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nThe spectral leopard, formed of malevolent energy, had no chance to react before being obliterated by the beam.

nIt was pierced through and dissipated into a burst of white light.

nAt the same time, the previously repelled group of Winged Tigers pounced again, effectively blocking the soldiers.

nThe Winged Tiger King was closing in on the young girl, so close that she could feel the force and pressure of the claws slicing through the air.

nHowever, just as the Winged Tiger King was about to pounce on the girl, Howard, who had been concealed all this time, finally made his move.

nHaving interacted with the people of the Obscured Celestial Realm, Howard knew their combat style was akin to that of Assassins – first approaching the target stealthily, then launching a sudden, ghost-like attack.

nAlthough there were other classes, Howard, unsure of the specifics, didn’t act rashly.

nOf course, to ensure he could defeat the level 70 Winged Tiger King, Howard activated his Draconic State!

nPfft!

nAlmost the instant Howard appeared behind the Winged Tiger King, his hands grabbed its tail, and he exerted a fierce pull, executing the skill Death Six-Step Throw.

nIn this real world, skills weren’t as rigid as in games.

nDeath Six-Step Throw didn’t require holding the opponent to perform the throw.

nAs soon as he grabbed the Winged Tiger King’s tail, the skill was triggered.

nHoward exerted his strength, pulling the entire body over and then slamming it heavily onto the ground.

nBoom!

nThe massive body hit the ground, creating a reverberating shockwave.

nEven with its formidable Defense Value, the Winged Tiger King was left disoriented, its head spinning from the impact.

nBefore the Winged Tiger King could react, Howard again grabbed its tail and flung it in another direction.

nBang! Bang! Bang!

nLoud noises reverberated continuously, causing even the nearby ground to shake violently.

nThe young girl and the many soldiers were completely stunned, unable to believe what they were seeing.

nA seemingly slender human was tossing the massive Winged Tiger King around with ease!

nAfter the initial shock, the girl was overwhelmed with joy – she was saved!

nAt that moment, Howard’s image was indelibly etched in her heart.

nThe power of the ‘hero saves the damsel in distress’ trope was undeniable.

nHow else could such a classic narrative of the hero winning the lady’s heart emerge?

nHowever, the soldiers’ momentary daze provided an opportunity for the surrounding Winged Tigers.

nAs the tigers closed in, their War Formation and long spears became ineffective.

nIf not for their heavy armor blocking the sharp claws, they might have all been slain by the Winged Tigers in that instant.

nFortunately, these battle-hardened warriors quickly regained their composure.

nThey swiftly altered their grip on the spears, stabbing fiercely at the approaching Winged Tigers with the sharp tips.

nFor a time, they managed to push back the group of Winged Tigers.

nMeanwhile, Howard’s Death Six-Step Throw skill ended, leaving the Winged Tiger King dazed and unable to stand steadily after being repeatedly slammed into the ground. .

nYet, Howard’s brow furrowed slightly.

nWinning this easily might only elicit gratitude from the girl, making it difficult to evoke deeper emotions.

nIf she only felt gratitude, it wouldn’t necessarily make her overlook some of his inconsistencies.

nWith this thought in mind, Howard immediately charged towards the Winged Tiger King.

nHe didn’t use any special skills but instead engaged in a fierce physical combat with it.

nAlthough the Winged Tiger King hadn’t fully recovered, its physical strength was formidable.

nIn close combat, Howard soon found himself covered in wounds, with blood continuously seeping out.

nSeeing this, the young girl involuntarily cried out in alarm, covering her mouth with her hands, her face pale with fear. She couldn’t help but worry for Howard.

nIn her eyes, Howard was a passerby who had chosen to fight a boss-level creature like the Winged Tiger King to save her.

nSeeing Howard injured, she inevitably felt a sense of guilt and a desire to repay him.

nOf course, this was because the girl possessed a kind heart.

nA more selfish person wouldn’t feel any guilt over Howard’s injuries, let alone if he had lost his life in the process of saving her.

nHoward was continuously observing the girl.

nNoticing a change in her expression, he knew his method was working.

nHe then deliberately exposed himself to the Winged Tiger King’s claws.

nWith the Draconic State activated, Howard’s Defense Value was extraordinary.

nDespite the alarming appearance of his injuries and the continuous flow of blood, he wasn’t seriously hurt.

nHowever, there was a limit to everything.

nHoward worried that his performance might become too obvious, or he might lose too much blood.

nAfter acting for a short while, and seeing that the soldiers were about to finish off the Winged Tiger pack, he immediately executed the skill Mighty Thunder.

nIn an instant, countless bolts of lightning burst forth from Howard’s body.

nUnder the dual enhancement of Draconic State and Mighty Thunder, Howard’s physical strength rivaled that of a level 70 awakened.

nThe Winged Tiger King, merely a boss, stood no chance against him. Its HP rapidly plummeted.

nAs the Winged Tiger King’s HP dropped to 5%, the threat of imminent death snapped it out of its daze.

nIts pupils turned blood-red, and in the next moment, it let out a skyward howl.

nCountless blood-red lights converged, focusing on its wings.

nSoon, the wings, shimmering with blood-red light, became like two razor-sharp blades, radiating a chilling murderous aura.

nWith a ferocious roar, the Winged Tiger King’s speed surged.

nIts body slightly tilted, the wings transformed into twin blades slashing towards Howard.

nFacing the Winged Tiger King’s desperate counterattack, Howard was naturally cautious.

nWhile still in the state of Mighty Thunder, he cast Draconic Magic—Thunderflame Dragon Wrath.

nAlmost instantaneously as the skill was activated, Howard’s hands, legs, and even his head were enveloped in flames and lightning.

nThey swirled around him, creating a bizarre yet awe-inspiring sight, boosting his attributes by 500%.

nAt this moment, even if Howard used his body to meet the blood-red winged blades, he sustained minimal damage, causing the Winged Tiger King’s winged blades to shatter.

nSimultaneously, Howard and the Winged Tiger King’s bodies collided.

nHoward lowered his head fiercely and slammed it hard against the Winged Tiger King’s skull.

nEnhanced by Thunderflame Dragon Wrath, even a simple headbutt caused the Winged Tiger King’s skull to emit a crisp sound, and its body collapsed onto the ground.

n“-22995!”

nA blood-red damage number appeared, depleting the Winged Tiger King’s HP completely and causing a shower of gold coins to burst forth.

n Ding! Congratulations awakened Howard, you have successfully slain the Level 70 Platinum-tier Boss—the Winged Tiger King, and earned 600000 experience points!

n“So, it was just a Platinum-tier Boss, no wonder it was defeated with just two SS-level skills.”

nHoward realized this, but after landing, he pretended to be dizzy, staggering as if he might fall at any moment.

n“What’s wrong with you?!”

nStartled by this scene, the young girl exclaimed and hurriedly approached.

nHoward, a skilled actor, chose this moment to ‘accidentally’ fall, landing right into her arms.

nConveniently, his Death Mask fell off his face.

nThe young girl quickly caught Howard, and upon seeing his face clearly, she was momentarily frozen in place, her heart pounding wildly.

nPeople are naturally drawn to visual appeal, favoring handsome men and beautiful women.

nCoupled with Howard saving her life, in that instant, he became an indelible figure in the young girl’s heart.

nAt this moment, the group of soldiers, having finally defeated the leaderless Winged Tigers, approached unsteadily.

nUpon finding the young girl unharmed, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

nAfter all, if anything had happened to her, they all would have faced dire consequences.

n“Miss… what happened to him?”

n“Thank heavens, someone held off the Winged Tiger King, giving us time to deal with those Winged Tigers and saving the miss.”

n“Miss, shall we carry him back to the city to seek medical treatment?”

n“If the lord of the city hears of this, he would surely want to heal him and would likely reward him generously!”

nHearing the soldiers’ conversations, Howard, who was pretending to be unconscious, couldn’t help but feel surprised.

nIt seemed the people of the Obscured Celestial Realm were quite decent.

nHowever, they belonged to different planets, different planes, and were naturally opposing entities.

n“No need for you to carry him!” The girl, her cheeks slightly flushed, spoke decisively: “He saved my life; I must personally thank him!” .𝒎

n“Also, the spoils from the Winged Tiger King he killed must not be taken by you. They must be reserved for him. After all, without him, you wouldn’t have survived the Winged Tiger pack led by the Winged Tiger King.”

nHaving said that, the girl, with a determined expression, carried Howard on her back and started walking forward.

nDespite swaying with each step, she did not stop.

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