Bab 136: 136: Labyrinth Heart

"Try your best, human!" The Anthrolisk retorted, its form blurring as it activated its stealth ability and made a run for it!

But the beast didn't realize the futility of its attempts. 

Val's Heavenly Eye saw through its deceitful illusion like it was nothing.

Val moved at the top of his speed, flashing up to it. Then he lashed out, his sword strikes landing on the exoskeleton of the Anthrolisk, the force behind them causing it to groan with each hit. 

When the dungeon monster felt cornered by his relentless and brutal assault, it retaliated, throwing a punch at Val. 

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he threw out a fist, meeting its punch with his own hellish-fire-covered one, causing a shockwave to ripple through the air. The force of the clash was enough to throw both of them off balance, but while Val remained uninjured, the Anthrolisk's hand was set ablaze.