Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 689 The Legendary Beast, Behemoth

The triggering of the Aether Crystal is an unchangeable fact. The only possibilities are that the spatial barrier of the current instance will be violently torn open now or slowly opened later.

Since that's the case, then let's just take control of when and where space is torn apart!

This spatial tunnel, forcibly opened by tearing open space, was directly placed within the domain of other ancient dragons.

Just as Cheng Tian's approach triggered the Flame King Dragon's reaction, this unknown entity, which will inevitably appear as space tears apart, will most likely form a hostile stance with the ancient dragons in the area immediately.

Looking across the various locations in the New World, compared to the Ancient Forest, Anthill Wasteland, Coral Highlands, and Rotten Vale, which have a higher demand for ecological stability, the Elder's Recess, where powerful beings gather, is clearly more suitable for trapping any potential powerful beings from another world.

The Teostra, already weakened by Cheng Tian's targeted attack, might not be able to withstand an unknown opponent, but with its obviously more powerful wife by its side, the situation would be quite different.

To call it a cunning act of protecting the state would be a bit inaccurate, but this behavior is clearly more in line with the intention of "using one enemy to devour another."

"Is this really all that's going to work?"

The raid leader was still a little worried because his body was still very cool, as if he had applied an extra mod. He had already returned to human form from the golden lion form, but his body was still very cool.

The fact that he had so easily followed Cheng's orders throughout the entire process made the Grand Commander somewhat uncomfortable, since, in terms of status and position, he was the one who was mainly responsible for issuing tasks to others.

While the success of the legendary battle command in the sky was certainly a factor, and there was also the trust he was willing to place there, the Grand Commander genuinely had no idea what to do with something he knew absolutely nothing about.

"The Aether Crystal is a crystallization of ether, the fundamental energy of another world, especially related to teleportation. It's usually very reliable, but once turbulence occurs, it will inevitably get caught up in something. And apart from some special little guys, only powerful big guys can withstand ether turbulence—"

No sooner had Cheng Tian finished speaking than a strange phenomenon appeared in the sky.

The sky, which had been somewhat gray under the cover of abundant magma vapors, suddenly turned blood red.

"Go, go, go! Go!"

Cheng Tian took the lead and fled!

As the red in the sky grew more and more vibrant, even the Teostra couple on the ground, who were using their racial traits to try and slap the Aether Crystal with their cat paws, couldn't help but raise their heads and look up at the sky.

Thunder and flames pierced through the gray clouds, revealing the true nature of the strange phenomenon—

It's a meteorite that's burning fiercely and has fallen from the sky!
Strangely, this meteorite did not fall rapidly in the manner of free fall as commonly understood. Instead, it seemed as if some special force was providing a kind of recoil, causing the burning meteorite, which was the size of a hunter's cabin, to descend at a rather slow speed.

Along the path of the falling meteorite, there were dragon crystals protruding like sword mountains, but in reality, they could not stop it at all. The huge dragon crystals were directly crushed by the impact and weight of the meteorite, causing the Teostra couple to run away.

Because the Flame Cat couple's brains, which are much larger than those of ordinary felines, tell them to take shelter from the rain, including rain of stones.

And from the crack in the sky torn open by the burning meteorite, a pair of bright eyes, as big as copper bells, suddenly appeared.

With immense force, the meteorite crashed to the ground, its surface cracking and exhibiting very obvious fluctuations in flame energy before exploding on the spot!

The burning meteorite that landed stirred up a violent wind and debris, which then exploded in all directions like shotgun pellets.

However, both Cheng and his group, as well as the Flame Cat couple, had already fled, so they weren't riddled with holes by the highly penetrating dragon crystal fragments, which might even have an explosive effect. This ferocious display drew the attention of every creature in the Elder's Recess.

Those who are timid and prefer to stick together will naturally choose to stay away from the source of natural disasters, but the Dragon Crystal Land is not lacking in strong people who dare to face difficulties!
The firelight and smoke made visibility in the area less than ideal, but just then, a discordant thud was heard.

When the smoke and dust that had obscured the view dissipated, the true appearance inside was revealed.

A creature with a shoulder height exceeding 10 meters, a body length of 30 meters, and limbs as thick as pillars, resembling a majestic being that was a mixture of a lion and a rhinoceros, was sniffing around the cracked crystal of etheric light. It quickly raised its head, which had two enormous horns.

Its every movement exuded a tremendous sense of weight, especially under the firelight, where the bulging muscle lines on its body were exceptionally clear.

When it raises its head, the structure of its head and the facial features become more clearly visible.

With its protruding jaw, exposed fangs, high nose bridge, and crystal-red eyes that resemble jewels, along with the black mane around its neck and the tuft of hair on its head that stands upright like a rooster's comb, it exudes a fierce aura.

As expected, the host couple, the Fire Cat and the Ember Cat, began to pant in the air upon the sudden appearance of visitors from another world.

The Teostra, which had been somewhat listless due to the loss of the gem fragment, spread its wings and sprayed out even more explosive scales, while the Lunastra, whose head was inlaid with the gem fragment, emitted eerie blue flames with an even more terrifying temperature.

The couple worked together and unleashed a long, drawn-out dragon roar that blended the characteristics of a lion.

However, when faced with the two giant cats engulfed in flames, the visitor from another world smiled rather human-like, then his abdomen suddenly swelled up, and he let out a demonic roar with great intimidation towards the giant cats.

"roar--!--!"

At that moment, Cheng Tian received such a spatial notification.

[Behemoth from Eorzea arrived in the current world through a spatial tunnel torn open by the Aetheric Crystal.]

[You have triggered an emergency side quest – "Bear Grylls is here! Ancient Dragon, get out of the way!"]

[Team Mission. Try to witness or participate in the territorial battle between Behemoth, a legendary monster from another world, and the native calamity couple, the Teostra and Lunastra. Your choices may affect the subsequent development of the mission.]

As Behemoth roared, a powerful surge of wind elemental energy began to gather and take shape, eventually forming two whirlwinds at the two entrances to the current area, capable of preventing others from leaving while also hindering others from entering.

Cheng, who had been keeping a considerable distance from it, was also caught off guard and swept into the sudden whirlwind.

Trying to run away after starting a group buy? Not so easy!

Behemoth is creating the "Great Vortex."

Sensing a threat from Behemoth unlike anything she had ever experienced before, the Lunastra, even more powerful and ferocious than her husband, charged at Behemoth with her dragon chariot ablaze with blue flames.

Then he was shown on the spot what it means to stop a dragon car with one arm.

Lunastra was slammed to the ground by Behemoth's claw!
(End of this chapter)