Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter
Chapter 13: Trial of the Ashen Basilisk
Jasmine stood her ground, her heartbeat steady as the Ashen Basilisk coiled before her. It was massive—easily over fifty feet long, its scales dark as midnight, gleaming under the dim torchlight.
Its golden eyes locked onto her, filled with an ancient intelligence.
Her system flickered to life.
[Analyzing…]
[Name: Ashen Basilisk]
[Rank: ???]
[Threat Level: Extreme]
[Abilities: Petrification Gaze, Shadow Coil, Venom Strike]
Jasmine clenched her fists.
"Great," she muttered. "It can turn me to stone."
The basilisk hissed, its forked tongue flickering. Then, in a voice deep and ancient, it spoke.
"You are not worthy."
The ruins trembled.
Jasmine narrowed her eyes. "We’ll see about that."
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The basilisk lunged.
She dodged, twisting mid-air as its massive body crashed into the stone floor, shattering ancient tiles. With a flick of her wrist, she summoned her Primal Blades, golden energy crackling along their edges.
[Skill Activated: Twin Fang Slash]
She struck, her blades slicing against the basilisk’s scales—but they barely left a scratch.
"Too weak," the beast growled.
Before she could react, its tail whipped around, slamming into her ribs. Jasmine soared through the air, crashing into a pillar. Pain exploded through her body, but her system was already working.
[Alert: Physical damage detected – Regenerating…]
She gasped as her wounds sealed almost instantly.
Focus.
This wasn’t just a fight.
It was a trial.
She had to prove herself.
The basilisk slithered forward, its golden eyes flashing. Jasmine knew what was coming.
[Warning: Petrification Gaze Activated]
A sudden wave of pressure struck her.
Her limbs stiffened. Her movements slowed.
Her vision blurred.
She was turning to stone.
No.
She gritted her teeth, pushing against the force locking her body in place. Her golden aura flared, shattering the petrification effect.
[Resisted: Petrification Immunity Unlocked]
The basilisk’s eyes widened.
Jasmine exhaled sharply. "My turn."
Summoning the full force of her power, she called upon the Primal Beasts.
The air crackled.
Golden silhouettes of ancient creatures appeared behind her—her guardians.
Raijin Wolf – Master of Storms
Gorath the Behemoth – Titan of Earth
Aether Serpent – Keeper of the Skies
The basilisk hissed, recognizing them.
"Impossible. You wield the power of the Ancient Ones?"
Jasmine smirked.
"Guess I’m worthy after all."
With a single command, the Primal Beasts attacked.
The ruins shook.
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Victory & The Relic
The battle was fierce, but in the end, Jasmine stood victorious.
The Ashen Basilisk lay defeated, its massive body flickering into golden dust. In its place, a glowing artifact hovered in the air.
Her system reacted instantly.
[Primal Relic Acquired: The Eye of Raijin]
[Effect: Grants mastery over lightning and speed]
Jasmine grabbed the relic. Power surged through her veins.
She had passed the first trial.
But this was just the beginning.
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Return to the Surface
When she finally stepped out of the ruins, the evening sky greeted her. The sun was setting over Agra, painting the city in gold and crimson.
Mri rushed toward her.
"You’re alive!" he exclaimed. "I was about to call the IHA!"
Jasmine smirked, holding up the relic. "Mission complete."
Mri sighed in relief. "Good. Now let’s go get some food. I’m starving."
She laughed. "Fine. But I’m paying."
Mri grinned. "Deal."
As they walked away, Jasmine’s system whispered a final warning.
[New Mission Unlocked: The Next Relic Aw
aits]
She looked up at the darkening sky.
The Final Era War was coming.
And she had only just begun to prepare.