Unlimited Power - The Arcane Path 757 Chapter 753

"What are you guys looking at?" Leon inquired through telepathy. "I didn't transform my body into this state to frighten everyone. It simply occurred when I activated the skill. You may find my current appearance scary, but I personally think this form is quite magnificent."

A collective sigh of relief swept through the group upon hearing Leon's voice. Despite his monstrous appearance, he had not devolved into a demon lord. Even from Tyrselle's perspective, Leon presented a rather formidable sight... and this was from someone who had brought millions of dragons into existence. Perhaps her assessment lacked objectivity, considering all her dragons possessed rather conventional forms and shapes.

"We can triumph over this, everyone," Ilyana declared with conviction. "That monstrosity endeavors to strip us of everything, but it is not immortal. We possess the strength to defeat it!"

In response to Ilyana's empowering words, a resounding roar erupted from the assembled warriors. It was an extraordinary display, as the cacophony of dragons, even in the vacuum of space, caused the surrounding void to reverberate, mirroring the impact of the creature's ultimate attack. Though this was a novel experience for Ilyana, having only fought alongside Leon until this juncture, her speech undoubtedly galvanized the morale of all the warriors present. They believed; they could vanquish the vile beast.

"A strategy is required," Tyrselle stated, her gaze fixed on the colossal beast as it began to recover from the combined assault by Leon and Ilyana. "While the power of each individual has surged, it remains insufficient. Our window for victory is mere minutes."

Leon offered a solemn nod in agreement. He could distinctly perceive the encroaching void expanding relentlessly around them. Regrettably, their options were limited to continuous offense. However, after a moment of contemplation, a smile touched Leon's lips as the optimal method of channeling everyone's collective strength became apparent.

"Form a single, unified line!" Leon commanded via telepathy. "Stand shoulder to shoulder, forming a straight formation! We shall unleash our assault concurrently."

It was an uncomplicated strategy, yet undeniably the most effective. Their adversary was but a solitary, gargantuan entity. On his side, Leon could rely on the unwavering courage and formidable power of the universe's most exceptional warriors. There was simply no necessity for an intricate plan. Instead, victory would be achieved by harmonizing their individual strengths.

"I must admit, this feels somewhat ludicrous," Hector remarked. "Nonetheless, it presents a viable method to conclude this conflict definitively."

"Another ominous premonition of doom..." Leon mused aloud. "Shall we join hands and amplify this 'death flag' even further?"

"I would prefer we didn't," Amanda responded with a smile, despite the gravity of the situation. "Truthfully, I am not one to subscribe to such notions, but given the extraordinarily high stakes at this very moment, I refuse to leave anything to chance. Let us simply exert our utmost effort, and that shall suffice."

The monstrous entity appeared as a minuscule speck in the vast distance, yet Leon perceived with certainty that the creature was accelerating its destructive agenda to annihilate reality. Through some innate sense, Leon deduced that they had approximately sixty seconds remaining. The chilling emptiness of the void had begun to seep through even his dense, obsidian scales, making the likelihood of his estimation being incorrect exceedingly remote.

"This is the crucial juncture, everyone," Leon declared solemnly. "This is the moment for each of you to harness all the emotions you have cultivated since the emergence of these malevolent beings in your respective worlds as your ultimate fuel. We must commit to this course of action, as it represents our sole pathway to achieving victory, and more importantly, it will allow us to purge the accumulated darkness residing within us... paving the way for a genuine new beginning. Unleash your full potential. Attack with every fiber of your being. Attack with the ferocity your future depends upon, because in truth, it does."

A chorus of nods confirmed their understanding and resolve. The time had arrived to release the pent-up emotions they had meticulously contained. Every individual who had persevered thus far had ardently strived for survival, ardently awaiting a future unmarred by fear, a future where the cherished elements of their lives would remain secure. Now was the moment to actively forge that future, rather than passively await its arrival.

"Focus your minds... and unleash the power surging within you..." Leon instructed, following this with a profound, deep inhalation. "CHARGE FORWARD!"

Despite the inherent variations in speed and power among the assembled army of dragons, an uncanny synchronicity governed their movement towards the colossal beast. A shared understanding permeated their thoughts: they would maintain a uniform velocity, and at the precise instant of impact with the titanic creature, they would detonate their accumulated memories, creating a simultaneous explosion designed to inflict catastrophic damage.

The progenitor of the assimilation system, for the very first time, felt a tremor of fear sensing the potential outcome of facing so many dragons simultaneously. The consequences would be devastating, possibly leaving the entity unable to recover. Recognizing the severe danger, the creature snapped its enormous jaws shut before flinging them open wide. In a mere instant, multiple miniature suns and abyssal voids were unleashed from its maw. The entity understood these attacks were insufficient to fell even a single dragon, but its objective was to gain precious seconds, a tiny window to complete its task of universal annihilation. Alas, every single one of its assaults was repelled by the advancing dragon army… their power began to surge in unison, as if coalescing into a singular entity.

This display surprised the beast, yet it did not falter. The system's creator shifted its strategy. If direct attacks proved ineffective, then manipulating the flow of time would be the next solution. The creature attempted this maneuver, but due to Leon and the others possessing minimal mana reserves, its efforts were rendered futile.

"Are they no longer bound by my mana? Has their newly acquired power claimed more space within them than mana?"

For the first time, the creator of the system began to question the possibility of victory. The entity required mere moments, but the dragons would not succumb to half-hearted assaults. Nevertheless, the creature could not cease its efforts to prevent the universe's destruction by attempting any other course of action. The creature… found itself at a loss.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!"

The creator of the system let out a furious roar. It was unprecedented since the system's inception that such a being was uncertain of its next move. To imagine that its own actions would empower these insignificant creatures, enabling them to forge their own source of power… a power that could grant them the very chance to triumph over it…

"I will not accept this!"

The monster resolved to buy time by charging directly at the dragons. In doing so, the creature envisioned a way to diminish its adversary's strength without compromising its own focus… However, this was not the entirety of the monster's scheme. All the remaining mana within its body began to converge at its core. Leon sensed this and swiftly deduced that the concentrated mana held power equivalent to multiple Big Bangs. Was this a suicidal attack? Leon doubted the monster would resort to such a measure. After all, the creature was aware of its ability to withstand any harm inflicted by mana. Yet, Leon paid it no mind. Now possessing access to a different form of power, he could clearly distinguish between them. He would not falter… alongside his allies, Leon would not taste defeat.

"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

As the colossal monster entered their attack proximity, everyone roared, unleashing their power in a torrent. The system's creator reciprocated, and the two immense surges of crimson and azure energy violently collided.