Chapter - 3085

Its massive head lunged towards Zeke and the others, forcefully inhaling in an attempt to drain their positive energy.

It never expected Zeke and the others to immediately turn around and skillfully use their energy to lock their positive energy, leading it to gain nothing.

Manticore chuckled instead of getting angry. "Interesting. If I'm not mistaken, you must be Zeke Williams."

Zeke replied solemnly, "That's right. Are you the one who hurt the people of Eurasia, draining their positive energy?"

Manticore nodded without any hesitation. "Yes, I did it. To be honest, the positive energy of these old farmers smells so foul. I don't like it."

The beast then continued with a laugh, “I must say, I much prefer the positive energy of a warrior like you. It's abundant and pleasant. Haha! Surrender your energy to me, lad, and I'll spare your life.”

Zeke's face darkened. "You're courting death."

Manticore snorted. "Courting death? If you could kill me, wouldn't you have done it already on Theos Island? Let's settle the score today, lad. I know you were foolishly trying to stop us from escaping Terrachus Tower at the time, weren't you?"

Zeke exclaimed, "You're wrong. I wasn't trying to stop you from escaping. I wanted to kill you!"

"Then you deserve to die even more," Manticore uttered.

"Enough talk. Accept your judgement."

With that, Zeke charged toward Manticore ferociously.

The beast had no intention of backing down and charged toward Zeke with a roar of fury.

An unparalleled battle erupted in an instant.

The attacks unleashed by the two collided, instantly creating a massive fireball that enveloped both the man and the beast.

Everyone else could only see a massive fireball, unable to perceive what was happening within.

A minute later, the massive fireball exploded with a thunderous boom, scattering fragments across the sky. They descended upon the barren hill, instantly setting it ablaze.

At once, the raging fire spread like a vicious dragon in all directions, the flames reaching straight up to the sky.

Zeke and Manticore also broke apart.

Although both were unharmed, Zeke was visibly panting heavily, showing signs of fatigue.

For now, he was at a disadvantage.

Manticore sneered. "Well, well. You do have some skills. No wonder you dared to come to me. Interesting."

"Your strength is also quite impressive, stronger than I expected," Zeke remarked.

Manticore scoffed. "I don't suppose you think the power I unleashed was my full strength, do you? Wrong! I was actually holding back just now, merely testing your strength."

"So was I. After all, this is the home ground of the human race, so I've given you some leeway. But this time, I won't hold back," stated Zeke.

"Show me what you're made of!" Manticore exclaimed with a sardonic laugh.

The two once again engaged in a fierce battle.

After a bout of earth-shattering combat, the two broke apart once more.

This time, both of them were wounded in action.

However, as Zeke exerted more energy and sustained more injuries, Manticore gained the upper hand marginally.

Manticore commented while panting heavily, "Well done, lad... You... You actually managed to threaten me. Humans are indeed not to be underestimated, producing a warrior like you. It seems the human race must be wiped out, including you, to avoid posing a threat to me in the future!"

Zeke huffed. "You'll have to see if I agree to that."

"Forget it. I'm not going to argue with you anymore. Let's finish this quickly. Die!" Manticore exclaimed.

Suddenly, Manticore opened its gaping bloody mouth and inhaled the roaring flames burning brightly over the mountains and fields.

The raging fires in the vicinity were all sucked into Manticore's stomach.

Due to the beast's illusory and transparent physical form, Zeke and the others could clearly see the flames fiercely burning within its belly.

Shockingly, the many flames within its narrow belly were compressed until they were hotter and denser than molten lava.

Die, b*stard!

With a roar of fury, Manticore unleashed a blazing inferno toward Zeke.

Thump!

Zeke's heart lurched.

The pressure the flames imposed on him was and he could faintly sense the looming threat of death. overwhelming,

It's so powerful! As expected of an ancient demonic beast.