Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix - C.275: You don’t

Without hesitation, Rain vaulted toward the bewildered beast, displaying remarkable agility. His fist landed squarely on the dragon's face, the powerful impact slowing down the creature. The dragon's head jerked to the side in astonishment, throwing it off balance and leaving it struggling to regain its composure in the face of Rain's formidable strike.

Based on the formidable aura emanating from the trio of dragons, Rain swiftly assumed that they were of a similar caliber to the Earth Dragon he had recently defeated. Despite the daunting challenge they presented, Rain's belief in the collective strength of his friends and the magic people fueled his determination. They could defeat them if they work together.

However, a sudden twist in fate disrupted his plans. A powerful jet stream of water, unleashed from another dragon, hurtled toward Rain with unrelenting force. Reacting with lightning speed, Rain raised his forearm guards to shield himself from the impending blast.

Although he initially managed to stop the assault, the sheer might of the water attack proved overwhelming. It sent Rain plummeting to the earth below, and upon impact, the ground surrounding him began to fracture and shatter under the immense pressure of the water jet.

As Rain struggled to shield himself from the water dragon's relentless jet stream, a third dragon entered the fray. This newcomer wasted no time and unleashed a barrage of sharp wind blades aimed directly at Rain.

Amidst the chaos, Rain's thoughts raced. He wondered if this trio of dragons was the same group he had faced before, but confirming their identities was a luxury he couldn't afford in the heat of battle. The situation grew even more perilous as the wind blades closed in on him.

Just when it seemed Rain might be overwhelmed, the magic users in his company sprang into action. With remarkable coordination, they summoned a volley of potent water spears that streaked through the air. These water spears intercepted and deflected the deadly wind blades, creating a protective barrier around Rain, shielding him from the onslaught.

Behind Rain, Terra immediately started tending to the injured carriage driver, using her healing abilities to alleviate his pain and mend his wounds. The other members of the group formed a protective ring around the carriage, prepared to defend it against the incoming dragons.

However, Rain found himself the sole target of the menacing creatures. The fire dragon, having recovered from its initial shock, fixed its fiery gaze on him. With a powerful flap of its wings, the beast soared into the night sky, positioning itself directly above Rain.

Tension hung heavy in the air as the fire dragon unleashed a scorching torrent of flames from its mouth. The blazing inferno descended with destructive force. Upon impact, a massive explosion of fire and smoke engulfed the area, shrouding Rain in a veil of uncertainty.

For a heart-pounding moment, Rain disappeared within the fiery chaos. The ground trembled under the sheer power of the attack, leaving his friends and the magic users filled with growing anxiety for Rain's safety, unable to see him amidst the flames and smoke.

After the searing fire and water attacks ceased and the thick veil of smoke dispersed, the dragons eagerly anticipated finding Rain's charred remains. But to their astonishment, Rain had vanished without a trace.

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The dragons exchanged puzzled glances, scanning the area in a fruitless search for their elusive prey. Silence hung heavily in the night air, broken only by their labored breaths.

Then, a sudden, agonized roar pierced the quiet. The fire and water dragons swiftly turned their attention to the side, where a startling sight met their eyes. The wind dragon, one of their own, plummeted from the sky, its left wing severed and trailing behind it.

Perched atop the wounded wind dragon was Rain, his grip firm on an earth blade attached to his right forearm guard. With unwavering resolve, Rain had employed his resourcefulness and the element of surprise to mount a counterattack against the dragons, proving that he was far from defeated.

The dragons strained to get a clear shot at Rain, desperate to launch an attack. However, Rain had other plans. He cleverly used the plummeting wind dragon as an impromptu shield, taking refuge behind the massive creature.

As the wind dragon crashed heavily to the ground, the magic users wasted no time. They unleashed a barrage of water spears at the fallen beast, trying to exploit its newfound vulnerability.

The wounded wind dragon responded swiftly, releasing a powerful breath and conjuring a swirling barrier of wind that deflected the incoming water spears, effectively shielding itself from harm.

In the midst of this chaos, Rain seized the opportunity to leap away from the fallen dragon, showcasing his remarkable agility. Meanwhile, the water dragon unleashed a seemingly slender jet of water. Surprisingly thin as it appeared, it tore through the ground as if it were a scorching laser, adding to the tumultuous battle scene.

Rain sprinted away from the oncoming water jet, his eyes darting between the dragons, ever watchful for their next move. As he evaded the formidable water attack, he remained vigilant, ready to react to any threat.

The fire dragon, unable to attack while the water dragon had control of the situation, made a swift decision. It shifted its focus and moved away, fixating on the carriage with a sense of purpose that couldn't be ignored. It became apparent that the dragons had a specific objective in mind, something within the carriage that they coveted.

"Oh no, you don't," Rain said.

With unwavering focus, Rain harnessed his earth magic swiftly. He summoned yet another colossal earth pillar that shot upward, heading straight for the gaping maw of the water dragon. The pillar effectively sealed the dragon's mouth, putting an end to its water-based attacks.

Taking advantage of this critical moment, Rain leaped into action. He closed the distance between himself and the water dragon in a single bound. With tremendous force, he delivered a powerful kick to the creature's face, sending it sprawling to the ground. It was a display of immense strength, but it came at a cost.