Wellington’s brilliant light cannon never fully reached Hilda.

Before it could strike her completely, the Soaring Dragon suddenly descended from the sky and intervened.

To subdue his disciple, the Soaring Dragon reached out to press Wellington’s head down with his hand.

Wellington swiftly twisted his body to evade the strike.

Boom!

A cloud of dust erupted where he had been standing, and the Soaring Dragon emerged from the debris.

"Borrowing the power of the Nagas, are you? Your senses have become remarkably sharp."

Wellington quickly readjusted his stance and raised his sword.

"Master…"

"Despite me forcing you into such dire …