Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master novel Chapter 268

The strength of the Dark Heaven Insect at the third grade of the three-star level was similar to a spirit manipulator at the Heavenly Stage, transcending a spirit manipulator at the primary level of the Heavenly Stage even. Also, a spirit manipulator master at the advanced level of the Heavenly Stage would not readily take on a Dark Heaven Insect of that ranking, more so, defeat it. Thus, even with his strength at present and assured help from Uriah and Rubygon, Rocky was not entirely confident that he could conquer and capture the Dark Heaven Insect he was now facing.

Fortunately, Rocky was quite experienced in the art of capturing Dark Heaven Insects. That aside, he knew its weaknesses and how to immobilize it. Thus, notwithstanding the apparent challenges involved in capturing it, he had some serious advantages that improved the odds of getting it alive.

For fear that any further delay would only cause him more trouble, Rocky promptly teamed up with Uriah and Rubygon to launch a potent offense against the Dark Heaven Insect. While his war beasts dashed at the insect, he bided his time, brandishing an arrow, waiting patiently like a predator stalking its prey. He knew the insect would sooner expose its Achilles' heel under the joint attacks, leaving it vulnerable to the swift strike of his arrow. That would be the perfect time to deal a fatal blow. It was the best plan he could come up with at the time. And it was slightly failsafe.

Uriah's power had improved as quickly as Rocky had grown in strength. In a general sense, the spirit-manipulated beast of a spirit manipulator grew in power as its master became stronger. If the strength of the spirit manipulator continued to grow, then all aspects of the spirit-manipulated beast would improve as well. Rocky was well on his way to make the eighth grade of the Earthly Stage, which was the primary condition for his spirit-manipulated beast to reach the third grade of the three-star level. Hence, the quicker Rocky's strength grew to the eighth grade of the Earthly Stage, the faster Uriah would become a beast of the third grade of the three-star level.

Consequently, with its improvement in strength, Rocky observed Uriah had a noticeable change in its fighting ability. The last time, Uriah was unable to defeat a Dark Heaven Insect at the second grade of the three-star level. This time, however, Uriah was much fiercer, more energetic, and full of superiority and momentum in facing an even stronger insect. Uriah had made for the insect without hesitation, initiating a vicious attack.

While the insect appeared stunned to see such strong opponents, its attacking actions were notably cautious. Relying on its characteristic hard, durable exoskeleton, the insect defended all the attacks with no small effort. Although, from time to time, it would use its massive size to its advantage by colliding with and counterattacking its attackers. As the fight ensued, the insect moved, razing the woods around the areas it passed in an instant-an apparent depiction of its strength and power.

For Rubygon, who fought by Uriah's side, there was no sign of weakness or slowing down. If anything, it grew even stronger from how it consistently came to Uriah's aid, dashing at the insect from the side. Rocky's two war beasts seemed to have some unspoken cooperation between them, and their correlated attacks appeared to infuriate the insect. However, a Dark Heaven Insect at the third grade of the three-star level was the most powerful of all Dark Heaven Insects. So, even though the insect appeared suppressed by Uriah and Rubygon, it was not becoming weaker in any way.

The three beasts were locked in a fierce stalemate. It was such a fierce fight; it was hard to tell who would triumph over the other.

All the while, Rocky didn't initiate any attack. He silently observed the fight, training his eye on his prey. He believed in Uriah and Rubygon's ability to open up an opportunity for a fatal attack on the insect at any rate.

After some 15 minutes of fierce fighting, Uriah and Rubygon were beginning to show signs of weariness and panted heavily. Rubygon, in particular, who was less stronger than Uriah, had expended most of its physical strength and could only manage to stand next to Uriah. It rested before resuming its attack again. For the Dark Heaven Insect itself, it had its worst experience yet. It was fast tiring out from fending off the attacks of the two spirit-manipulated beasts. And for the first time in its life, the Dark Heaven Insect felt less fierce and energetic and even vulnerable.

Uriah, who was now fighting solo, made for the insect again, digging its keen talons into the hard exoskeleton of the insect. The Dark Heaven Insect let out a piercing cry, flashes of light erupting from the breach in its skin-its infallible defense.