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The distance between Luca and Nova was rapidly closing as they moved across the narrow canal. They were on the verge of meeting when suddenly, a massive whirlpool appeared beneath them.

Luca could already sense a monstrously powerful creature lurking beneath the water’s surface. At the same moment, he realized that this creature had only one intention—to kill both him and Nova. Without a second thought, he activated his ice magic runes once again in a flash of lightning. As the surrounding waters froze, the force of the whirlpool was quickly contained.

Without wasting any time, Luca reached out and grabbed Nova, pulling her towards the shore with all the speed he could muster.

Just as they reached the bank, the frozen surface of the canal cracked with a deafening sound. A colossal crocodile exploded from the water, crashing onto the shore. The creature was now less than twenty meters away from them.

At this distance, Luca finally saw the full form of the monstrous crocodile. Its size was far greater than that of a normal crocodile, and two enormous antennae sprouted from its head, emitting a faint, yet undeniable primal power.

“This monster isn’t ordinary! Not only does it possess chaotic energy, but it also has primal power! It could be some kind of experimental creation!” Nova quickly warned Luca.

As a mid-level manager at Zenith Technology Company, Nova had access to classified information. Although the company mainly focused on the creation of artificial monsters, some of their labs were also conducting research into primal power. However, they had no idea that the source of this primal power was the Ancient Gods.

Like all the other members of Zenith Technology, Nova believed that primal power was merely an extreme mutation of chaotic energy.

Luca, however, didn’t need Nova’s warning. The moment he laid eyes on the crocodile monster, he could immediately perceive the primal power emanating from it. At nearly the same instant, Sophia’s voice echoed in his mind.

“This is the prehistoric terror crocodile! It’s no ordinary monster! It’s an experimental product of the Via Empire! You need to get away quickly! The prehistoric terror crocodile’s power is incredibly strong!” Sophia had recognized the creature instantly.

Her tone was filled with urgency, and it was clear that Sophia believed Luca was in grave danger. However, her warning came a bit too late. Before Sophia had even finished speaking, the prehistoric terror crocodile charged toward Luca and Nova with astonishing speed.

As it rushed forward, the crocodile’s two antennae continuously emitted primal power, which restricted Luca and Nova’s movements. In the face of this imminent threat, Luca swiftly drove Starseeker deep into the ground with force.

“We can’t run! We won’t outrun the prehistoric terror crocodile! We have to stand our ground and fight back!” His voice was resolute and firm.

Nova, seeing his determination, finally agreed to follow his lead. She immediately began preparing for battle, taking only a few seconds to reload her specially designed handgun with fresh ammunition.

At the same time, Luca summoned a thick cloud of Dreamweaving Mist around him. The mist, along with the protection of his shield magic runes, formed a solid barrier.

Just as they finished preparing, the prehistoric terror crocodile lunged at them. Its massive body smashed through the Dreamweaving Mist, and Luca felt as though he had been struck head-on by a gigantic truck. His shield magic runes cracked under the intense force, but Luca did not falter.

With the power of Starseeker, he swiftly retaliated. Fire magic runes and lightning magic runes activated in quick succession. Lightning bolts rained down from the sky, and flames surged outward, creating a barrier that successfully halted the crocodile’s advance.

Seizing the opportunity, Nova fired powerful shots from her handgun. One explosion after another echoed through the air. The prehistoric terror crocodile’s shrieks were pure deception—the attacks hadn’t breached its hide. The cries were merely a deception, a tactic to mislead them.

“What do we do now? The prehistoric terror crocodile hasn’t even been seriously hurt! It’s still incredibly powerful. If we keep fighting, we’re going to be defeated,” Nova said, her voice tinged with panic.

At that moment, her mind began to race with suspicions. She couldn’t shake the feeling that this prehistoric terror crocodile had been intentionally left behind by Councilor Devitt. Until now, she had never encountered such a creature among chaotic monsters. The realization began to settle in, and a sense of dread crept up within her.

In response to Nova’s anxious question, Luca remained calm and composed.

“We just need to hold out a little longer!” he said. “The prehistoric terror crocodile’s strength will begin to wane quickly. Its chaotic power is continuously spreading.”

Luca had discovered the creature’s biggest weakness. Despite the prehistoric terror crocodile possessing both chaotic power and primal power, and having formidable explosive strength and terrifying speed, all of these advantages were based on the creature’s insufficient endurance.

Chaotic power and primal power were fundamentally opposed forces. These two distinct powers could only coexist for a short time. During combat, the prehistoric terror crocodile had to ensure that its primal power remained stable. Only then could it utilize its primal form to display incredible agility and strength.

However, maintaining primal power came at a cost: the crocodile could not sustain its chaotic energy for long. As the chaotic power continued to spread and dissipate, the crocodile’s overall strength would rapidly diminish.

As long as Luca and Nova could keep up their resistance, the prehistoric terror crocodile would not last much longer. It would eventually be forced to leave.

Even if the creature didn’t leave, the spreading chaotic power would attract other monsters. Monsters powered solely by chaotic energy would certainly clash with the prehistoric terror crocodile’s explosive strength. Even if Zenobia appeared here, she wouldn’t be able to control the chaotic monsters. After all, chaotic monsters were instinctively enemies of primal power!

Luca didn’t elaborate further. He knew that if he shared too much with Nova, she would start investigating the clues he had given, leading her to more useful information. This could put both him and Morning Star in serious danger.

Nova, sensing that Luca was withholding something, didn’t press for more details. Instead, she continued to watch with concern as the prehistoric terror crocodile rampaged, launching relentless attacks.

Half a minute later, the creature’s attack speed began to slow. Taking advantage of the moment, Luca reactivated his shield magic runes. A shimmering silver shield enveloped both him and Nova once again. At the same time, the Dreamweaving Mist began to spread out once more.

Nova finally let out a sigh of relief, feeling a momentary sense of safety.

“Should we attempt a tentative counterattack? If we manage to kill this crocodile monster, we might be able to gather more useful information,” Nova suggested, her voice tinged with curiosity and eagerness.

She didn’t know much about the prehistoric terror crocodile, and she hoped that eliminating it would give them a chance to learn more, or even capture it alive if possible.

However, Luca immediately rejected the idea.

“That approach is far too risky,” he said firmly. “Our priority is reaching Lakeside City. The appearance of this prehistoric terror crocodile has already caused us a great deal of trouble, and we’ve wasted too much time as it is.”

He didn’t continue, as he felt he had said enough. Luca’s plan was straightforward. Once the prehistoric terror crocodile’s strength had been exhausted, they would simply continue their journey. There was no need to engage with the creature any further.

As long as they could defeat Zenobia and Councilor Devitt in the battle at Lakeside City, the threat of the prehistoric terror crocodile would naturally dissipate.

Ten minutes later, the chaotic energy of the prehistoric terror crocodile completely dissipated. Unable to maintain its massive form, the creature retreated back into the canal, and the waters calmed once more.

Luca immediately dismissed the shield magic runes and Dreamweaving Mist. Standing by the canal, the two of them looked out at the now peaceful waters.

“This crocodile monster staying here will always remain a threat,” Nova said slowly. “Shouldn’t we report this to the Northern Territory Morning Star members? They should have the means to eliminate it.”

Her suggestion was certainly reasonable. Once the Northern Territory Morning Star knew the crocodile’s weakness, they would have no trouble eliminating it.

Luca didn’t respond immediately. After thinking calmly for a moment, he said with a slight pause, “Let’s wait until we’ve completed this mission. Perhaps by the time the battle in Lakeside City is over, the prehistoric terror crocodile will have disappeared on its own.”

With that, the two of them resumed their journey toward Lakeside City.

The two consecutive battles had already delayed them for a considerable amount of time.

By the time they reached the final satellite town on the outskirts of Lakeside City, the sun was nearing the horizon. Nightfall was imminent, and with the arrival of darkness, all monsters would be significantly enhanced. Luca’s face showed a hint of concern.

“We need to move quickly!” he said, urgency in his voice. “We must clear this area of monsters before the sun sets, and then turn this place into our temporary stronghold for the night!”

Nova silently nodded in agreement.

Without wasting any more time, the two of them dashed into the monster-infested area, determined to finish the task before night fully enveloped them. To ensure they could complete the mission before the sun dipped below the horizon, both Luca and Nova immediately unleashed their full strength.

Everything went smoothly. Within just fifteen minutes, they had wiped out all the monsters in the area.

By now, the sun had set completely, and with the darkness now surrounding them, there was no choice but to set up camp for the night. The two of them quickly found a safe spot, setting up traps around their perimeter as a precaution.

They needed to use the night to make final preparations, and they also needed to discuss with the others whether any adjustments to their next course of action were necessary.

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