A Man Like None Other

Chapter 2239 Breakthrough

Witnessing the Spirit Connecting Tree withering before his very eyes, Elgado came to a realization.

1 can't believe he's draining power from the Spirit Connecting Tree!

It finally occurred to him that Jared was attempting to claim the strength of the Spirit Connecting Tree as his own.

After all, the energy within Spirit Connecting Tree was far more potent than any Spirit Connecting Fruit could ever offer.

No, he'll never attain yet another breakthrough—not on my watch!

Elgado let out a holler so deafening that clouds of black mist emerged and engulfed his body. Immediately afterward, he barreled in the crater's direction.

As he charged ahead, leaves fell from above and whirled past him, triggering fiery sparks of light. Still, nothing could halt his advance at that point.

Skyler, in turn, could somewhat tell what Elgado was up to. Putting her own life on the line, she gripped the sword firmly and darted toward him. Petals began riding the air current and cut her skin like a saber. Nonetheless, she showed no signs of backing down.

had her heart set on buying Jared some time, no matter how fleeting

transformed into a spirit snake

could not even be bothered to spare her a glance. “Hmph! What

away into the distance like

even for a split

Jared was sitting cross-legged inside and that his body was radiating with a

his gaze on Jared and bellowed, “I won't let you

that threat, he thrust a palm strike toward the bottom of the crater. A gigantic palmprint shrouded by black

at any moment.

golden in color as golden scales enveloped him from head to

burst from within

Jared's outburst of wrath, Elgado's enormous palmprint was completely destroyed before it

steadily rose from the bottom of the craterand floated in mid-air. Behind him was the already withered

matter of seconds, the Spirit Connecting Tree was reduced to ashes. Gone was

mid-air, his eyes