The Serpent of Infernal Flames

The serpent loomed above, its fiery body coiling and writhing with a terrifying intensity. Its roar reverberated through the molten battlefield, the oppressive heat distorting the air around it. The armored figure stood at its base, his hands raised as he channeled his energy into the monstrous creature.

Zhang Yong stared at the beast, his expression calm but his eyes glinting with anticipation. "So, this is your last trick?" he asked, his voice dripping with mockery.

The armored figure chuckled darkly. "You think you're invincible, but even the strongest crumble under absolute destruction. This serpent is made from the essence of pure hatred and fire. Let's see if your arrogance can save you now!"

The serpent struck without warning, its massive head lunging toward Zhang Yong with blistering speed. The ground beneath it shattered as it moved, molten rock spraying in every direction.

Zhang Yong sidestepped with a fluid motion, the serpent's fangs missing him by inches. The moment its head slammed into the ground, Zhang Yong leapt onto its fiery scales, his blade glowing with golden energy. He ran up its body with impossible speed, leaving trails of molten ash with each step.

The serpent thrashed, its body twisting and flinging molten fire in every direction. Zhang Yong held his ground, his movements precise as he dodged the waves of heat and flames. When he reached the serpent's head, he plunged his blade deep into its molten skull.

A deafening roar shook the battlefield as the serpent writhed in agony, its fiery body flickering and dimming. But instead of dissipating, it surged with renewed fury, its molten form regenerating around the blade.

"You thought it'd be that easy?" the armored figure sneered, his voice echoing across the battlefield. "This beast is immortal as long as I live!"

Zhang Yong smirked, pulling his blade free as he leapt off the serpent's head. He landed gracefully beside Lilith, who had been watching the battle with mild amusement.

"Having fun up there?" she teased, twirling her scythe.

"Loads," Zhang Yong replied, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "But this thing's getting annoying."

Lilith's eyes gleamed mischievously. "Want me to take a swing at it?"

"Not yet," Zhang Yong said, his golden aura intensifying. "I want to play with it a little longer."

The serpent lunged at them again, its massive jaws snapping shut around the spot where they had stood. But Zhang Yong and Lilith had already moved, their speed making them little more than blurs.

Zhang Yong appeared above the serpent, his blade glowing brighter than ever. "Let's see how much you can regenerate when there's nothing left of you!"

With a roar, he unleashed a massive slash, the golden energy forming an arc that sliced clean through the serpent's body. The beast screeched as it split in two, its molten form collapsing into a pool of fire.

But before Zhang Yong could land, the armored figure clapped his hands, and the pool of fire surged upward, reforming into a new serpent—this one even larger and more menacing than before.

Zhang Yong landed beside Lilith, his expression unimpressed. "Alright, this is getting boring."

"Then let's end it," Lilith said, her scythe glowing with dark energy.

"Not yet," Zhang Yong replied, his gaze locking onto the armored figure. "He's the key. Kill him, and the serpent goes with him."

Lilith grinned, her sharp teeth glinting in the fiery light. "Then let's make him regret ever summoning it."

They moved in unison, their combined speed making them almost impossible to track. The armored figure barely had time to react as Zhang Yong appeared in front of him, his blade already swinging toward his neck.

The figure blocked with a massive black shield, the clash of their weapons sending shockwaves through the battlefield. But before he could counter, Lilith appeared behind him, her scythe cutting through the air with deadly precision.

The armored figure twisted just in time to block her strike, but Zhang Yong was already moving again. His blade pierced through the figure's side, the golden energy burning away at his armor.

The figure screamed in pain, his concentration faltering. The serpent behind him roared and thrashed, its form flickering as the figure's energy wavered.

"You're finished," Zhang Yong said coldly, his blade glowing brighter as he prepared the final strike.

But the armored figure laughed through his pain, his voice filled with madness. "If I die, I'll take you all with me!"

The ground beneath them began to tremble, cracks forming as molten lava erupted from the earth. The serpent dissolved into a massive wave of fire that surged toward them, threatening to consume everything in its path.

Zhang Yong didn't flinch. He raised his hand, and the Absolute Krishna Domain expanded, its golden light engulfing the wave of fire. The flames flickered and died as they came into contact with the domain, leaving nothing but ash in their wake.

The armored figure stared in disbelief as Zhang Yong stepped closer, his aura more oppressive than ever. "You talk too much," Zhang Yong said, his voice low and deadly.

With a single swing of his blade, he decapitated the figure, the golden energy burning away his head before it even hit the ground.

The moment the figure died, the battlefield fell silent. The serpent's remains disintegrated into ash, and the oppressive heat faded.

Zhang Yong turned to Lilith, a satisfied smirk on his face. "Well, that was fun."

Lilith chuckled, resting her scythe on her shoulder. "You have a strange idea of fun."

"Get used to it," Zhang Yong replied, his golden aura fading as he sheathed his blade.