The Last Primal

The flesh on his palm was the first to make contact with the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile's digestive fluids.

*Shing!*

The frightening corrosive power of the digestive fluids was shown once more as the flesh on Aiden's right hand was completely melted, revealing a scarlet bone palm within.

Though the mighty beast's stomach acid was sure to be an incredibly potent corrosive force, Aiden's superior physique and Primal origin's mixed with his Ancient Draconic bloodline showed its superiority as soon as the two opposing forces made contact.

Shiny, golden scales appeared over Aiden's hand almost instantly, withstanding the brutal force of the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile's digestive fluids.

That was Aiden's plan.

Though he could not, or to be more precise, should not invoke the full power of his true origins, the absolute defense of his bloodlines were more than enough to combat the beast!

Still, the digestive fluids tried its best to gobble up Aiden's wrist as well as trying to melt the flesh on his palm, unsuccessfully.

However, as though it was triggered, Aiden Primal Core let out a terrifying aura and a thin layer of flames burned on his hand.

Cracks appeared in the surrounding void after being burned by those flames!

Although the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile's digestive fluids were strong, they were burned away by the flames of the divine phoenix bone!

"It worked!"

Aiden's eyes lit up brightly as he thrust the bloody palm fiercely into the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile's flesh.

The divine phoenix flames surged into the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile's body!

Meanwhile, above the surface of the molten lava.

Hovering in midair, the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile was dreaming about its beautiful future when suddenly, a sharp pain surged from its stomach and it almost fainted!

"Roar!"

The Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile let out a tragic howl.

Initially, the little fox was fearful hidden beneath the iron basket. When it heard the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile yell, it could not help but jump.

Hurriedly, it peered through the gap on the top of the iron basket and looked outside.

A bloodied hole could be seen from the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile's abdomen.

Furthermore, the hole was expanding at a terrifying speed and would engulf his entire body before long.

There was no blood dripping from the hole – all of it was burned into blood energy and dissipated in the air.

The massive body of the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile twisted in midair as it howled endlessly. However, it could not stop the spread of the fire.

Those were the flames of the divine phoenix and were absolutely destructive, spreading from within his body!

The little fox was horrified.

Instinctively, it reached out and grabbed the sides of the iron basket with its tiny paws. Once again, it lifted the basket and watched everything unfold with confusion.

Where did the fire come from?

Why did it suddenly burn?

All of a sudden!

A bronze square tripod flew through the layers of flames.

From it, a nude man jumped out. His hair was charred and he was pitch-black in a wretched state as though he was just struck by a thunderbolt.

*Clang!*

Shocked and dumbfounded, the little fox's tiny paws released their grip and the iron basket fell to its side.

Isn't that the mysterious friendly figure from just now?

He isn't dead?

That's great!

The little fox beamed brightly and was truly happy for Aiden from the bottom of its heart.

However, immediately after, the little fox exclaimed and covered its eyes in a sheepish manner, lamenting to itself, "But this strange man, really… why does he love to expose himself so much…? Was he a pervert?"

In mid-air, the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile had not given up on trying to survive yet.

He had trained an Essence Spirit as well.

As long as his Essence Spirit survived, he would not be dead in an absolute sense.

However, he was only a low-level fiend demon and his Essence Spirit was extremely fragile, similar to an infant without protection. Given the treacherous environment with lava all around, it could die at any moment.

However, the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile could not care that much anymore.

The power of the flames was too terrifying and was almost reaching his head!

At that time, he would be dead for sure without the chance to even send his Essence Spirit away!

*Swoosh!*

A streak of light shot out from the head of the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile.

Focusing his gaze, Aiden saw that it was a translucent little crocodile.

An Essence Spirit!

It was truly a fiendish demon from the Abyss!

Aiden's heart skipped a beat.

He saw that the Essence Spirit of the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile was extremely fragile, unlike a combat Essence Spirit that did not fear daylight or ominous winds.

In mid-air, the Essence Spirit of the gigantic crocodile shuddered against the heatwave of the lava and its aura turned even weaker!

Low-level fiend demons were equivalent to Martial Grandmaster Perfected Lord martial artists.

Although their Essence Spirits could exit their bodies, they were easily damaged and could not linger outside for too long.

The Essence Spirit of the gigantic crocodile sped with its might towards the exit of the cave.

Aiden opened his mouth widely and bellowed.

"DIE!"

A gigantic explosion similar to rumbling thunder broke out from beside the gigantic crocodile's Essence Spirit!

Shuddering violently, the Essence Spirit of the gigantic crocodile turned even dimmer and cracks started appearing on its surface.

To begin with, his Essence Spirit was injured and had not recovered entirely.

Now that it received such serious injuries consecutively, his Essence Spirit was on the brink of destruction!

Right then, a dark light streaked through the air.

A dark iron basket descended from the skies, trapping the Essence Spirit of the gigantic crocodile within.

The little fox extended its tiny paws with a resolute gaze, seemingly gesturing at something.

Instantly, it exclaimed softly and spat out a stream of demonic energy that entered the iron basket.

*Swoosh!*

A ball of flames burned furiously.

Instantly, the iron basket turned red from the heat and shone brightly with a spreading heatwave!

Several golden lights appeared and shone forth from the holes of the iron basket repeatedly – they emitted a terrifying might with an unusual movement.

The light of the flames surged within the iron basket!

Slamming left and right, the Essence Spirit of the gigantic crocodile shrieked tragically but it could not escape.

It took less than three breaths.

The gigantic crocodile's Essence Spirit was incinerated into ashes, dying on the spot!

Even up till its death, the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile did not know what happened.

It would not have imagined that in the end, it would be killed by a demon weapon released by a little fox that couldn't even take on human form yet!

Narrowing his gaze slightly, Aiden glanced at that scarlet basket in midair which shone with nine golden beams of light, and was secretly stunned.

He had not imagined that the unassuming basket would possess such a terrifying might!

The little fox beckoned with its paws and the nine golden beams of light in midair returned to the iron basket before disappearing.

The red light on the basket faded gradually and once again, it reverted to its black iron pot shape and flew back to the little fox.

The little fox should be elated with the death of the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile after getting its revenge.

However, at that moment, it turned back to look at its mother's cold and lifeless body, slightly dazed and lost.

Aiden sighed gently.

Originally, he had another doubt in his heart.

Since the Scarlet Armored Fiend Demon was a low-level fiend demon and had already trained an Essence Spirit, it could make use of Master powers as well as Demonic Techniques.

However, right from the beginning, the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile engaged him in melee combat.

Even at its last moment, the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile had not released a single bit of divine powers.

It was until this moment after Aiden escaped death that he came to a gradual realization.

The Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile's Essence Spirit must have been severely injured by the demon fox and had yet to recover – that was the reason for everything!

If the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile was able to use its divine powers and release demonic arts, the outcome would have been worlds apart.

Even with the bronze square tripod and the help of the divine phoenix bone, Aiden might not have had the chance to injure the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile severely.

To a certain extent, this was probably the work of fate and the result of the beast's arrogance.

The little fox made a small bow towards Aiden and cried softly, expressing its gratitude.

She was extremely smart.

Although the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile died in her hands, she would not have had the chance to take revenge if not for Aiden.

Withdrawing a set of gray robes, Aiden got dressed and descended to the ground once more.

Although the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile was dead, Aiden was not in the best condition.

After receiving two consecutive punches from the Scarlet Armored Gigantic Crocodile and a heavy whip from its tail, Aiden's body was aching from top to toe and felt like it was breaking apart.

Gritting his teeth, Aiden took a deep breath of air and moved, staggering towards the exit of the cave without time to recuperate.

Slyff Nae and the other two were still in the palace above.

If the martial artists that arrived truly had ill intentions, Slyff Nae and the other two would be in mortal danger!