Awakening The Only SSS-Rank Class! Now Even Dragons Obey Me Chapter 740: We Killed Your Mother

Suddenly, Lana materialized right before Jason, her sword slicing down directly at his throat.

Yet Jason lifted his hand.

[Flame Guard]

A thick barrier of fire instantly shaped itself ahead of him. Her blade slammed against it.

A burst erupted, sending ripples of fire and mana surging outward. Yet even before the blaze subsided, Lana had shifted position.

[Lunar Step]

Her figure dissolved into a shimmer of pale moonlight and rematerialized from a new direction, her sword thrusting upward at Jason’s midsection.

However,

[Earth Pulse]

Mana gathered swiftly around Jason. A solid coating of rock sprang up immediately, halting the blow.

Lana refused to retreat.

[Crescent Slash]

Her sword whipped through a swift curve, unleashing a silvery crescent blade of energy at Jason.

For the first time, Jason's brow arched.

[Wind Rift]

With a casual flick of his wrist, a ferocious gust of wind arose and repelled the assault.

Yet Lana was already upon him.

Her sword targeted his heart precisely.

A fierce collision rang out, their gazes meeting up close.

And right then—

[Water Veil]

A swirling curtain of water enveloped Jason, diverting her strike aside.

Both leaped away.

Several meters separated them now, with wind whistling past.

Jason's grin widened just a touch.

"...Not bad. You truly earn your spot among the top newcomers."

Lana remained silent.

But instantly after, the aura around her intensified.

Mana swirled toward her. A soft glow resembling moonlight enveloped her form.

[Moon Land]

Reality warped briefly. Her motions grew fluid... yet deadlier.

And in the very next second, she lunged once more.

This round... her velocity surged, forcing Jason to finally focus fully.

[Flame Lance]

A fiery spear materialized in his grasp and hurled itself at Lana.

However—

[Moon Reflection]

Lana's form blinked out of sight and reemerged elsewhere. The spear streaked harmlessly by, while simultaneously, her blade carved a bloody gash on Jason’s shoulder.

Blood flowed for the first time.

Jason's gaze sharpened a bit.

But his smile lingered.

He seemed to be on the defensive.

Or was he truly?

[Earth Break]

He dropped his palm downward.

The ground under Lana buckled suddenly, erupting in a torrent of rock and mana aimed at her.

Yet—

"[Silver Guard]"

A sheath of silver radiance cloaked Lana and bounced back the onslaught.

She burst from the blast unscathed and pressed her assault relentlessly.

The fight grew fiercer.

Fire, wind, water, earth—Jason wielded the four elements like obedient beasts.

[Wind Sever]

Wind blades hurtled at Lana.

[Flame Surge]

Seas of flame flooded the area.

[Water Bind]

Water tendrils sought to ensnare her, but Lana pressed on undeterred.

[Lunar Pierce]

A sharp, penetrating thrust that pierced barriers.

[Crescent Step]

Erratic footwork.

[Moon Reflection]

Plus lingering illusions.

For brief instants, the duel hung perfectly balanced.

Lana might even hold the edge.

Then abruptly, everything shifted.

Jason's eyes grew profound, his surrounding mana thickening.

And the formations buried deep below, concealed in secret mechanisms, sprang to life.

Mana streamed into Jason.

His strength... amplified.

Suddenly, his strikes carried greater weight.

[Elemental Convergence]

For the first time, the four elements coalesced around him simultaneously.

Fire, wind, water, earth—all converged in one explosive rush at Lana.

For the first time, Lana got blasted away.

Her form hurtled back through the air for meters before she steadied. Her breaths came harder now.

Her eyes narrowed.

She realized it.

"...Array."

Jason smirked.

"So you've finally caught on."

Right then, a rush of power erupted from beneath the arena. Multiple Fallen Ones vaulted skyward.

They had completed their missions, slaying their foes.

Now they arrived to assist.

Several charged straight at Jason.

But precisely then, light warped overhead, triggering a concealed array.

Space sealed shut.

A gigantic dome enclosed them all.

The Fallen Ones got ensnared one after another.

Their forms halted mid-flight, utterly immobilized.

Lana's eyes flashed wide briefly.

"...A trap."

Jason lowered his hand steadily. His smile sharpened distinctly.

"You thought you were the only one plotting?"

Lana's brow furrowed.

Her breaths grew labored. Her combat attire hung in tatters, blood trickling from wounds.

Yet she stood firm.

Her slim blade gripped tight, her stare icy and resolute despite her state.

Jason grinned, radiating total command over the field.

"I figured you'd hold out more. But guess it's ending now."

He lifted his hand.

Mana churned around him anew, denser and more menacing.

[Elemental Dominion]

The four elements crafted a total domain encircling him. Flames leaped, lightning crackled within, earth plates hovered, wind whipped all.

Pressure spiked dramatically.

Lana's frame quivered once, then she braced herself.

"It’s not over yet." She advanced.

[Lunar Ascension]

Moonlight erupted from her once more.

But now... it felt altered.

Intenser. Icier.

Her wounds persisted, yet her presence steadied again.

Jason's eyes narrowed faintly.

"Still fighting back? Fascinating."

Then he vanished.

Instantly, he reappeared before Lana, his hand extending toward her.

[Primal Element Crush]

All four elements crashed down on Lana together.

Lana countered at once.

[Moonfall Guard]

Moonlight sheathed her, but now the barrier crumbled.

The blow struck her squarely.

She flew backward wildly, tumbling meters through the sky before scarcely righting herself.

Blood poured from her lips.

Jason advanced leisurely.

"That’s it?"

He hoisted his hand once more.

[Sky Rupture]

The heavens tore apart.

Bolts of lightning and fire rained down on Lana.

Lana clenched her jaw.

[Crescent Phase Shift]

Her body blurred, phasing through the barrage like moonlight.

But

[Earth Lock]

The terrain surged up under her, halting her briefly.

And that split second sufficed.

[Infernal Spiral]

A fiery vortex consumed her.

Lana's form launched from the inferno, crashing hard into the dirt. The ground splintered beneath.

For seconds... she lay still.

As though her bones shattered, refusing to lift her.

She required recovery time, but she dragged herself upright shakily, body quaking.

One hand scarcely clutched her sword, yet she endured on her feet.

"You’re really stubborn." Jason chuckled.

"But it ends here."

He thrust his hand skyward.

[Absolute Elemental Collapse]

Nearby mana converged rapidly.

The four elements fused into one compressed, volatile orb.

Pressure mounted until the atmosphere buckled.

Lana breathed out slowly.

Her eyelids shut briefly.

Then snapped open.

This could be her final strike.

[Full Moon Release]

Every bit of gathered moonlight unleashed fully.

Her power peaked momentarily.

She sprang ahead, sword aloft, barreling straight at Jason.

The impact.

A blast of radiance and elements.

Briefly... parity reigned.

But merely briefly.

Lana’s power faltered.

"It’s over." Jason sneered mockingly.

He brought down his hand.

The elemental orb detonated.

Blast upon blast.

An energy surge engulfed Lana, hurling her earthward. Her body smashed brutally into the soil.

This time... she stayed down.

Her form lacked any remaining vigor.

Jason drifted down gradually.

He strode over the terrain until beside her.

Lana clung to life, breaths faint.

Her eyes half-lidded, yet... unquenched.

"You know what’s interesting?" Jason loomed over her.

"That you thought you could defeat me."

He gradually lifted his sword.

"You’ll be joining your mother soon."

He pressed the sword's point to Lana’s neck.

Lana’s eyes flickered with fury flooding her being.

But her body... failed her.

"Before you die, I’ll tell you a secret." Jason bent nearer.

"Your mother’s death... was our doing."

His grin intensified.

Lana’s eyes bulged wide for an instant.

And in that heartbeat, the sword descended.

The blade sliced through her flesh, blood sprayed, and for her, time froze.