A Man Like None Other (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 6297

It blocked the space between Jared and the platform.

Then it threw open its jaws and unleashed a roar that shook the whole pit.

Heavenfire power rode inside that roar.

The sound wave turned solid, became a flaming shockwave, and swept straight at Jared.

Jared didn't dodge.

He drove straight into the oncoming wave of fire.

Chaotic force gathered over his body and sealed itself into a layer of purple armor.

The flaming shockwave slammed into the armor.

The moment it did, the chaotic force devoured it, changed it, and swallowed it whole.

A flicker passed through the heavenfire beast king's eyes.

It seemed to catch something at last. Inside this human body was a power that put it on edge.

Even so, it didn't back off.

It threw its jaws wide and lunged at Jared.

Jared didn't use his fists.

He raised his right hand.

His five fingers spread open, his palm aimed straight at the heavenfire beast king's gaping mouth.

Then the primal fire-essence inside him woke.

That primal fire-essence had been building ever since the Ethereal Realm.

Demonic supreme fire, the earth's core fire—countless kinds of flame power had slept deep in his bloodline.

Now the power inside the Pyre Chasm called them awake, like sleeping dragons opening their eyes.

Purple chaotic force and golden primal fire-essence met in his palm.

Together, they turned into a blinding pillar of flame.

The pillar of flame shot into the heavenfire beast king's mouth, pierced straight through its body, and burst out through its tail.

The heavenfire beast king froze in mid-motion.

Its body started to break apart.

From the head down, it slowly crumbled into fire sparks.

It let out a low, rough hiss.

That sound carried rage, defiance, and one thin strand of dread.

Then it was gone.

Fire sparks drifted across the sky like fireflies, washing the entire Pyre Chasm in gold.

Jared dropped onto the platform.

His legs gave way under him, and he nearly fell to his knees.

Lydia rushed over and caught him in one grab.

"Are you insane?" Her voice shook, and the tears wouldn't stop. "Who told you to come? Who told you to come?"

"Did you forget?" Jared said with a smile. "We agreed we'd save your clansmen together."

Lydia bit down on her lip, and the tears came even harder.

Gwendolyn stood off to the side, watching Jared without a word.

But her hand shook slightly, and whatever sat in her eyes was too tangled to put into words.

"You're hurt," she said at last, her voice rough.

"Nothing but surface wounds," Jared said. "What about you two?"

Gwendolyn shook her head. "I'm fine. Lydia's hurt worse. We need to get her back for treatment as fast as possible."

Jared nodded, then bent down and lifted Lydia onto his back.

"Let's go."

He turned and started walking out of the Pyre Chasm.

The heavenfire beasts ringed the area, growling low, but not a single one dared rush him.

They stared at the violet radiance on Jared's body, and the savagery in their eyes slowly gave way to dread.

That man had killed their king.

And the power on that man made something deep in their bones recoil.

Jared kept moving, one step after another, his footing steady.

Lydia lay against his back and could feel his heartbeat—strong, even, the kind that let a person breathe easier.

"Jared," she said softly.

"Yeah?"

"Thank you."

Jared smiled.

"No need. Hold on tight. I'm about to speed up."

He drew in a deep breath. Then the chaotic force and the primal fire-essence inside him erupted at the same time.

Violet radiance and golden flame wove across his body and shot upward as a pillar of flame.

Then he sprang into the air, carrying Lydia on his back and taking Gwendolyn with him as he charged out of the Pyre Chasm.

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