The First Dragon God-Chapter 74: Danger At Every Turn

The ground trembled beneath their feet, a slow, rhythmic pounding that reverberated through the air like the heartbeat of the earth itself.

The air grew thick, carrying the scent of dust, ash, and decay. Each vibration sent loose debris tumbling from the cracked buildings, creating soft echoes that seemed to stretch endlessly through the ruins.

Leo and Ves stood frozen, their gazes locked on the towering figure that loomed in the distance.

The beast let out a guttural growl, its red eyes scanning the ruined buildings. For a moment, it seemed to lock onto them—but then it turned away, uninterested.

The beast—a colossal titan of shadow and destruction—moved with slow steps that looks like the movements of a grim reaper for anyone looking at it. Each of its steps shook the foundation of the city.

Its obsidian-black scales shimmered under the dim light, absorbing the sun’s rays and making it appear as though it was part of the darkness itself.

Its glowing red eyes scanned the ruined streets with a curious intensity, flickering like molten embers as they took in the wreckage left in its wake.

Leo’s heart pounded in his chest, each beat a thunderous echo in his ears. He clenched his fist and Nightshade at his sides, trying to steady his ragged breathing.

Beside him, Ves stood rigid, her eyes wide with a mix of awe and terror.

"What… what is that thing?" Leo whispered, his voice trembling.

The beast’s massive head turned, its gaze settling on a crumbling building nearby. It let out a deep, guttural bellow, the sound rolling through the air like distant thunder. The sheer force of the roar sent tremors through the ground, causing cracks to splinter across the pavement.

Leo felt the roar reverberate through his chest, shaking him to his very core. His hands trembled as he gripped Nightshade harder, the blade feeling almost useless in the face of such overwhelming power.

The beast’s nostrils flared, taking in the scent of the city. It tilted its head, its movements eerily slow, as if it was trying to make sense of its surroundings.

Each step it took was a crushing weight on the earth, leaving behind massive craters** in the ground. The buildings around it groaned and trembled, their foundations weakening under the relentless tremors.

Leo and Ves remained perfectly still, their breaths shallow, as they watched the creature survey the ruins.

The tension in the air was palpable, like a taut wire ready to snap. Every muscle in Leo’s body was coiled with anticipation, ready to move at the slightest sign of danger.

The beast’s gaze shifted, its red eyes locking onto the spot where they stood.

Leo’s heart stopped.

The monster took a step forward, its massive claws digging into the earth, sending chunks of stone and debris flying. Its tail swung lazily behind it, smashing into a half-collapsed building, reducing it to rubble with a deafening crash.

Leo’s grip on Nightshade tightened, his knuckles turning white. Cold sweat trickled down his back, and his pulse pounded in his ears.

"Is it… is it coming this way?" Ves whispered, her voice barely audible.

Leo didn’t answer. He couldn’t. His throat felt dry, and his thoughts raced as he tried to make sense of the situation.

The beast took another step, the ground trembling beneath its weight. Dust and debris rained down from the rooftops, creating a haze that hung in the air.

It let out another roar, louder this time, causing windows to shatter and sending cracks racing through the pavement.

Leo’s heart was in his throat. His mind screamed at him to run, but his body refused to move.

Then… the beast stopped.

It tilted its head again, its glowing eyes narrowing as it sniffed the air.

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For a moment, everything was silent.

Leo held his breath, his lungs burning from the effort to stay quiet. The world seemed to hold its breath with him, waiting for the creature’s next move.

The beast let out a low, rumbling growl, turning its head toward the broken body of zombie Ryan, who lay sprawled on the ground, snarling softly.

The creature lowered its massive head, sniffing the air around Ryan. Its nostrils flared, taking in the scent of decay and blood.

Leo and Ves watched in tense silence, their hearts pounding in unison**.

Then, slowly, the beast straightened.

It let out a snort, sending a cloud of dust and ash swirling into the air. Its red eyes flickered for a moment, then dimmed slightly, as if losing interest.

The beast turned away, its massive tail dragging across the ground, leaving deep gouges in the earth.

It began to lumber down the street, its footsteps shaking the ground with each step.

It’s massive tail swung lazily behind it, smashing through a building with a deafening crash. The ground trembled beneath its footsteps, sending cracks spiderwebbing through the pavement.

Leo and Ves remained frozen, watching as the creature disappeared into the distance, its massive form blending into the horizon.

The ground continued to tremble for a few moments after the creature was gone, then slowly stilled.

Silence returned.

Leo let out a shaky breath, his body trembling from the adrenaline still coursing through his veins. He glanced at Ves, who was clutching her chest, her breathing shallow.

"Is it… gone?" Leo asked, his voice hoarse.

Ves nodded slowly. "For now."

Leo squeezed Nightshade’s hilt tightly, his mind still racing. The image of the towering beast was burned into his memory, a constant reminder of the dangers that lurked in this new world.

"That thing…" Leo whispered. "It could have destroyed everything."

Ves nodded again, her expression grim. "And it will, eventually."

Leo’s stomach churned at the thought. They had barely survived the zombie horde and mutant creatures controlled by Ryan, and now there were monsters like that roaming the world?

"What do we do if it comes back?" Leo asked, with a slightly shaky voice.

Ves’s gaze was distant, her eyes locked on the path of destruction the creature had left behind.

"We will do whatever we can to survive," Ves replied.

The tension lingered in the air, even after the beast had disappeared. The echoes of its roar seemed to reverberate through the ruined streets, a haunting reminder of the ever-present danger they faced.

Leo glanced at Ves again, noting the determined set of her jaw.

"We’ll be ready next time," she said quietly, her voice filled with resolve.

Leo nodded, though his heart still pounded slightly in his chest.