<h4>Chapter 232: Seventh Grade Battle</h4>


    Throughout history, Monster Overlord appears in different types and shapes. Some have massive gigantic bodies; some could be as small as a halfling. This shapees with its own disadvantages and advantages.


    However, some Monster Overlords could change shape at their own will. From gigantic size to humanoid size and vice versa. This phenomenon is called monster transformation.


    As for the trigger behind this phenomenon, nobody still found it. However, once a monster uses a transformation, they need a lot of time to get back to their previous form. Throughout history, people have ssified monster transformations into two forms.


    The first is a colossal form that appears to be a gigantic scale-sized monster. At this size, the monster is more oriented torge-scale destruction and has tougher defense along with its body size. However, they appear to be slower and easy to hit.


    The second type is the humanoid form that has size like any other civilian race. This type usually has a significant advantage when fighting a few people. Still, it didn''t mean they couldn''t make anyrge-scale attack.


    Most of the humanoid types have a more potent and deadly attack. Some research even said that this is the ultimate form of monster. However, there are few cases where a humanoid form monster is easier to deal with than a colossal type monster.


    Still, all the seventh-gradebatants agree that humanoid form monsters are more challenging to deal with than colossal-type monsters. In terms of destruction, they are less than colossal types, but they are deadlier inbat.


    One wrong move, the seventh-gradebatant could be wounded, crippled, or died. It is alreadymon knowledge that all seventh-grade people prefer to fight a colossal form monster rather than a humanoid one.


    Currently, the Monster Overlord Eskor turns into this dreadful form to fight against the four seventh-gradebatants. All over its body is covered with thick white skin. It also radiates intense bloodthirsty from its red eyes at the four people in front of it.


    Suddenly, the monster overlord charges towards them at speed faster than sound. *Whoss* *ng*


    "Yoiyoiyoi… That''s some nice speed you got there. Care topare with mine." said Cirrus while parrying the monster overlord w.


    *ng* *ng* *ng* *ng* Cirrus and the humanoid monster overlord begin to sh with each other in a closebat battle. Each of their shes produces a shockwave towards the surroundings.


    While Cirrus and the monster overlord sh, Ivan sneaks behind it and brandishes his sword [Greatsword Art - Buster Strike]. *ng* The monster overlord managed to parry Ivan''s attack with one of his hands while the other hand shed with Cirrus.


    Using this opportunity, Ellen and Zephyrunch their own attack. [Halberd Art - Second Chapter] [Zephyr Spear Art - One-Shot Point]. *BAM* *BAM* Both attacks hit the humanoid Eskor directly and prate its body.


    However, they could have pierced or damaged the humanoid Eskor further. They feel like their weapon is stuck into the sticky glue.


    The Eskor didn''t care about the attack and opened its mouth. From the mouth, shoot a ck energy beam towards Ellen and Zephyr [Miasma st]. *BLAAARR*


    Both of them immediately retreat from their spot, leaving their stuck weapon behind. Then, it begins to target Cirrus and Ivan while stillunching a miasma st from its mouth. Both Cirrus and Ivan were forced to retreat back.


    After stopping its Miasma st, it takes out the halberd and spear on its body. Just as it grabs the two weapons, they suddenly struggle from the monster overlord''s hand, which surprised the humanoid Eskor.


    Using thispse of concentration, Cirrusunched another fast attack [One Sword Art - Splitting Edge]. *SWISHH* Cirrus managed to injure the monster overlord and forced it to let go of the two weapons.


    Ivan also did not let this opportunity go and attack the humanoid Eskor [Greatsword Art - Buster Strike].


    "HAAA!!" yelled Ivan as he sent the Monster Overlord to Ellen and Zephyr.


    At the same time, the two weapons flew towards their respective owner. After grasping their weapon, they immediatelyunch an attack towards the approaching Monster Overlord [Halber Art - Main Phase] [Zephyr Spear Art - Dragon Splinter]. *BAM* *BAM*


    Both of the attacks hit the Monster Overlord and sent it far away into the nearby hill.


    "Did we get it?" asked Ivan.


    "I am not sure. But, it should be badly wounded." replied Ellen.


    At this moment, the monster overlordes out from the rubble while the wound at its body is regenerating at a visible rate. There is not even a drop of blooding from the injury. A momentter, the wound area alreadypletely healed like new.


    Seeing this, they know this battle will be a long and hard one since they need to keep fighting until the monster overlord is exhausted. Unless they manage to hit its core, they will be fighting this monster overlord for a long time. Then, once again, they resume their battle.


    In the meantime, Angus and the others are already back to Alkin in case there is a big shock wave or stray attacking towards them. However, they could not get away too far since the entire area was still under the sixth circle istion spell.


    They could only wait until the monster overlord was killed. Jade didn''t worry about the Eskor monster overlord defeating Ivan and his friend. He knew how strong Ivan and their friend were. All of them are part of the hidden group that stays in this treacherousnd.


    He knew a bit of the power of Ivan''s hidden group. Furthermore, Ivan''s leader is still not participating in the battle at all.


    Actually, he couldn''t perceive anything about Ivan''s leader. He feels like the person itself does not exist. But, his experience tells him that this guy is powerful. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for him to observe the power of a seventh-grade true strength.


    While Jade silently observes the battle that happens far away in the distance, Angus looks at the leader warily while hiding Anna behind his back. Anna herself notices Angus''s intention and keeps silent behind Angus.


    After a while, "Tch.. They need more training, but I guess now they can deal with it." said the ck clothes leader while the battle in the distance became more intense and destructive.


    Suddenly, the leader turned in Angus''s direction. Angus immediately feels a bad premonition and is ready to defend himself.


    Before he could move, "Hoo.. Interesting, this is the first time I see a monster-minded person behave themselves in the presence of a seventh gradebatant." said the leader from behind Angus while looking at Anna closely.


    "You.." said Angus


    Before he finished his sentence, "Don''t worry, kid. Our mission is only to hunt that monster overlord. We don''t care about this little girl." said the ck clothes leader from Angus''s side.


    "I am not sure why you want to protect her. But, nothing goodes out of that." added the ck-clothed man.


    "Then, why did you let her?" asked Angus.


    "Because it''s not our business." said the leader.


    "Huh??" asked Angus in confusion.


    "When you reach the seventh-grade realm, you will understand." replied the leader shortly before focusing back at the battle in the distance.


    The battle between Monster Overlord and the four seventh-gradebatants bes more intense. Their attack became more deadly that a strong tremor could be felt even inside the Alkin.


    Fortunately, the whole area is protected by a strong barrier spell. Otherwise, there will be more destruction towards the surrounding area.


    After a while, "Haa.. Ha.. what a persistent monster?" said Zephyr.


    "Yeah, but look, its regeneration is also slower than before. It is already at its limit." said Ivan.


    "Yoiyoiyoi.. I think it''s time to end this battle." said Cirrus.


    Suddenly, the four seventh-gradebatants red up their mana to the limit and trembled the entire isted area. *BRRRR*


    ''So, this is the true power of seventh grade.'' thought Jade while observing from the Alkin deck.


    "I will go first [Greatsword Art - Land Crusher]." Yelled Ivan as he charged towards the haggard humanoid Eskor.


    The Monster Overlord also didn''t stay idle and used its sharp frozen w to retaliate. *CLASH* *BAAAMM* The two attacks meet each other and create another devastating shockwave. Jade even needs to use [Meteorite Smash] to offset the iing shockwave.


    As the monster overlord is preupied with Ivan, Cirrus appears from behind it using its fastest speed.


    "One thousand journeys start from the first step.. [Cirrus Sword Art - One Thousand Parade]." said Cirrus.


    Suddenly, the monster overlord feels like a thousand sword sh is hitting his body at once. Each sh is strong enough to prate its defense. Using itsst strength, the humanoid monster increases its defense and hardens its skin to the limit.


    Not wanting to let this opportunity go, Ellen also charges towards the monster. During this moment, her halberd already changes into a bigger size and brings concentrated mana on its edge [Halbert Art - Epic Moment].


    Looking at the dangerous iing attack, the monster overlord shoots Miasma st through his mouth towards Ellen. *BOOOM* The Miasma Energy and the halberd sh with each other reaching a stalemate state.


    Suddenly, Zephyr appears on the Monster Overlord side while his spear is engulfed in fire.


    "Take this!! [Zephyr Spear Art - Fire Dragon Splinter]."