Deal With Saint Beast Dragon

 Other people would no doubt claim they will be able to handle powerful enemies, only to back off or pleas for their life when they are face with greater odds.

 Some would exaggerated their abilities, only to get stab in the foot for their life. 

 However, for Ryker, asking him if he could handle Tier 5 Beast should he ascend to the Genesis Core, there is only one answer.

 "Without a doubt. As long as I reach around the intermediate-stage of Genesis Core, I can defeat anyone at the Genesis Core realm," usually it is an exaggeration, but for Ryker, it is mere fact. 

He could not show such strength just yet but he believes from his track record, he is more than capable of handling a large number of Tier 5 Genesis Beast should he met them.

 "I see," while the dragon would think he is just talking big, with his attainment in 7 different Paths reaching the Understanding Realm, he thinks he could do as he said.

 "Good, then I would ask you to help me save my young mistress," the Soul Avatar in front of the dragon did not look impressed.

 "And why should I help you?" when the dragon about to open its mouth, Ryker added, "And don't say something in the line of it would be your honour to help the young mistress, or I will refine your Soul," the dragon shut its mouth, not wanting to know if he would carry on the threat or not.

 "I am willing to part with the treasures we brought from Core Region. It should be enough for you. Of course, I can only accept if you take less than half the treasures and leave the most important one to my mistress," the dragon said, looking at him seriously.

 "Half. That is an acceptable terms. Are there anything else you would like to ask? After all, this deal could effect your young mistress?" Ryker pointed.

 He prefer to not take advantage over the one who was down. But if he did, he would not force them into an even worst position unless they deserve it.

 "Hhmm," the dragon put a hand under its chin, thinking what he could ask from the young man. At the very least, he is honourable and the believer of fair exchange.

 After giving it some thought, he find what he wants to ask. 

 " Save and take care of my young mistress in my behalf. Do that and you will receive half the treasures of the Blue Ocean Dragon clan, or what is left of it," the dragon exclaimed. Ryker could not see any disadvantage in taking the deal, so he nod.

 "But, how do I help free your young mistress? She is still surrounded by Tier 5 Genesis Beasts," the silver-eyed man pointed out.

 "It depends. Can your body handle a portion of my 23 power?"

-x-

 The lizard beasts looked at the ceiling with greed in their eyes. Some even licked their lips, eying it with want. Some of the more impatient one even take a leap from the walls and stone formation, hoping to reach the cocoon without waiting for it to fall and force to fight the other beasts, which lead to broken bones and even some deaths.

 Yet, they keep trying, as their instinct told them devouring the being inside would give them unparallel strength.

 Yet, as they focused on the one on top, they did not pay attention as the bright red light dimmed, the light getting dimmer and dimmer, until there is darkness.

 Only at that time did the lizard beast realise something is wrong. But before they could do anything, a shadow tendril pierced through the head of one of the lizard beasts, killing it immediately.

 The smell of blood was detected by the other lizard, who could smell something killed one of their kind. And while they are not a compassionate bunch, a being capable of killing one of their own is a threat.

 They tried to detect the threats, their vision allowing them to see in the dark. Soon, they senses something move. They quickly jump towards that something, only to find a single blade swinging towards them.

 The sword qi heading towards them was too fast to be dodge, turning the monsters into chopped monsters as they die from the single strike.

 However, it was not the end. The threat move around, killing anything insight. A number of Tier 4 lizard beasts were killed before the Tier 5 soon take action. The Tier 5 lizard charged at the target, hoping to kill the threat as quickly as possible.

 However, the threat manage to dodge, as it punched towards one of the beast. The Tier 5 Beast could not react as the first slammed into its head, killing it as its head exploded.

 The other lizard beast screech trying to get away from the threat but it is systematic, killing the Tier 5 Genesis Beasts first, before targeting the rest of the lizard.

 What occur in the cave can only be described as bloodbath, as none of the lizard survive by the end of it.

 -x-

 "That is the last one," Ryker said loudly, wiping the sweat of his brows. Even if he managed to possess the power equal to an intermediate-stage Genesis Core, it is not his own, his body being forced to contain the power that it could not bear.

 Thankfully, the power he receive is limited, reducing the damage it could do to his foundation into a negligible amount.

 A quick check in his Inner Realm confirmed his belief.

 'There seem to be nothing change, except slight erraticness," he exclaimed, happy for what he found.

 "Though," he turned his attention towards the swirling mass of powerful yet unstable qi inside of him, left inside by the dragon when he bestowed him his power.

 ' I should refine them or it could lead to greater trouble in the future,' he thought before turning towards the skull, where the hazy form of the dragon appear.

 "I leave my young mistress to you, young master," he bowed towards Ryker while thinking, 'If young mistress could not return to the Monster Realm, marrying the young man would not be a bad thing,' 

 If Ryker knew what the dragon is thinking, he would smack him as hard as he could.

 "Take my body part as well. You can use them to create weapons," Ryker looked at the dragon in disbelief.

 "Are you sure?" he asked in a shocked voice.

 "If my body part can serve my young mistress even after my death, I would accept such fate," Ryker could nod, too dumbfounded by what he heard.

 Soon, the dragon disappear, leaving behind a small crystal and a blue bead.