The ruined battlefield of the Dragon Ruins trembled violently as the Ancient Dragon Remnant roared once again. Dark energy surged through the massive creature's body like a raging storm, spilling out from the cracked scales and the wounded core in its chest.
The dragon's glowing eyes burned with fury.
It had ruled this ancient battlefield for countless years, defeating every challenger that dared enter the ruins.
Yet now…
For the first time in ages…
It was being pushed toward defeat.
Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, hundreds of cultivators stood in complete silence.
Every pair of eyes was fixed on the screen displaying the final battle.
Even the usually calm elders watching from the upper floors leaned closer.
No one wanted to miss the moment.
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian quietly observed the screen while the system panel inside his mind displayed the boss information.
Legendary Boss: Ancient Dragon Remnant
Health Remaining: 18%
Lin Tian folded his arms.
"It's almost finished."
Inside the ruins, the five challengers had already taken their positions.
The battlefield around them had become almost unrecognizable.
Massive cracks split the ground where the dragon's attacks had struck.
Ancient stone statues had collapsed into rubble.
Fragments of broken pillars were scattered across the arena.
Yet despite the destruction, the five cultivators stood firm.
Chen Yu stepped forward first.
His sword glowed brightly as spiritual energy gathered along its blade.
"We strike together."
Beside him, Yan Feng rolled his shoulders slightly as he prepared his weapon.
"No hesitation."
Behind them, Liu Kang lifted his massive weapon high into the air.
His grin widened.
"This is the final round."
High above the battlefield, Elder Song raised both hands.
The wind around him began swirling faster and faster, gathering into a powerful vortex of spiritual energy.
And finally, Long Wei stood quietly at the center of the formation.
His eyes remained fixed on the glowing wound in the dragon's chest.
"That core is unstable."
His voice was calm.
"One more strike will end it."
The dragon roared violently.
Dark flames erupted around its body as it prepared another devastating attack.
The air itself seemed to distort under the pressure of the dragon's power.
But the challengers moved first.
Chen Yu dashed forward with lightning speed.
His sword technique erupted into motion as he struck the dragon's front leg again, forcing the creature to shift its balance.
At the same time, Yan Feng attacked from the side.
His weapon struck repeatedly against the cracked scales, widening the damage around the dragon's chest.
Liu Kang leapt high into the air.
His heavy weapon crashed down onto the dragon's shoulder with explosive force.
The impact shook the battlefield.
Inside the computer shop, the watching disciples shouted excitedly.
"They're forcing it back!"
"Look at the core!"
Meanwhile, Elder Song unleashed his technique.
The massive vortex of wind surged forward, wrapping around the dragon's wings and neck.
For a brief moment—
The dragon's movement slowed.
That was the opening.
Long Wei moved.
His body disappeared from sight.
A streak of silver light shot across the battlefield faster than anyone could follow.
Inside the shop, several cultivators gasped.
"That speed…"
"It's unbelievable!"
Long Wei appeared directly in front of the dragon's exposed core.
The glowing wound pulsed violently.
Dark energy leaked from the cracked armor.
The dragon roared and tried to strike him with its claws.
But Chen Yu and Yan Feng attacked simultaneously again, forcing the monster to hesitate.
Liu Kang's powerful strike slammed against the dragon's shoulder, pushing the creature's body slightly forward.
The core was completely exposed.
Long Wei raised his weapon.
All of his spiritual energy gathered along the blade.
For a brief moment, the battlefield fell silent.
Then—
He struck.
The weapon pierced directly into the dragon's core.
The impact created a violent explosion of energy.
The dragon screamed.
A massive shockwave spread across the ruins.
The five cultivators were thrown backward as the dragon's body trembled violently.
Inside the computer shop, the watching crowd erupted.
"He hit it again!"
"The core!"
The glowing wound in the dragon's chest shattered completely.
Dark energy burst outward like a collapsing star.
The massive creature staggered backward.
Its wings trembled.
Its roar grew weaker.
Then—
The Ancient Dragon Remnant collapsed.
Its enormous body crashed onto the shattered battlefield with a thunderous impact.
The ruined arena fell silent.
For several seconds, nothing moved.
Inside the computer shop, the system screen suddenly flashed with brilliant golden light.
LEGENDARY REALM — DRAGON RUINS CLEARED
The entire building exploded with cheers.
"They did it!"
"They defeated the dragon!"
"The Legendary Realm is cleared!"
Dozens of cultivators shouted in excitement.
Some disciples even slammed their fists against the tables in celebration.
Inside the simulation, the five challengers slowly stood up from the ground.
Chen Yu looked toward the fallen dragon.
"So that's the end."
Yan Feng wiped the dust from his armor.
"That was the hardest battle I've fought in years."
Liu Kang laughed loudly.
"That was incredible!"
Elder Song smiled faintly.
"Teamwork won the day."
Long Wei simply looked toward the dragon's fading body.
"The system designed a worthy challenge."
Back inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the ranking board suddenly activated.
A new title appeared.
Dragon Ruins Conquerors
1. Long Wei — Sky Dragon Pavilion
2. Chen Yu — Heaven Sword Peak
3. Yan Feng — Crimson Star Sect
4. Liu Kang — Thunder Flame Peak
5. Elder Song — Azure Wind Sect
The crowd erupted once again.
"They're on the Legendary leaderboard!"
"That team will be remembered forever!"
Standing quietly behind the counter, Lin Tian watched the scene calmly.
Inside his mind, the system panel flashed brightly once more.
DING
A new notification appeared.
Legendary Realm Cleared for the First Time
Lin Tian's eyes narrowed slightly.
Because the message that appeared next hinted at something even greater.
Mythic Realm Unlock Progress: 5%
He smiled faintly.
The Dragon Ruins had only been the beginning.
And the next challenge waiting inside the system would be far more terrifying than even an ancient dragon.