The shattered mountain range remained silent after the battle.

Countless valleys had disappeared completely while rivers of magma flowed across the broken earth beneath the collapsing peaks. The skies still carried traces of golden divine light left behind by Alex’s transformation, and the pressure lingering in the atmosphere continued suppressing every living creature within thousands of kilometers.

The two flood dragons lowered their massive heads slowly before Alex.

Their enormous bodies were covered in wounds that had not fully healed yet. Blood dripped continuously from their cracked scales, while exhaustion filled their eyes after suffering complete defeat. However, the fury and arrogance that had existed before were already gone.

Only deep caution and unwilling respect remained.

Alex stood calmly before them with his hands behind his back. The twenty radiant wings behind him illuminated the surrounding mountains with sacred golden light while divine symbols floated endlessly around his body.

The male dragon finally spoke with a heavy voice.

"We lost fairly."

His tone carried obvious bitterness, but he no longer attempted to deny reality. Their pride as Galactic Realm supreme beasts had been crushed completely during that battle.

The female dragon closed her eyes briefly before speaking as well.

"You possess strength far beyond your realm. Even among ancient monsters, beings like you should not exist."

Alex remained calm after hearing their words.

"You made a promise before the fight," he said quietly. "I expect both of you to honor it."

The two dragons fell silent once again.

Ember watched nervously from nearby while the other contracted beasts observed the situation carefully. Even they could sense the hesitation within the two dragons. Becoming contracted beasts meant surrendering part of their freedom permanently.

For creatures standing at the Galactic Realm, that decision was not easy.

Several moments passed quietly before the male dragon finally released a long exhausted sigh.

"We surrender."

The female dragon lowered her head completely afterward.

"We will follow your command from today onward."

The moment those words fell, the surrounding atmosphere changed subtly.

Alex’s expression remained calm, but a faint smile appeared within his eyes.

He slowly raised one hand.

"System," he said inwardly. "Initiate the soul binding."

A cold mechanical voice echoed inside his mind instantly.

[Ding! Soul binding initiation confirmed.]

Golden light suddenly spread outward from Alex’s palm before separating into two massive divine circles. Ancient runes rotated endlessly within the circles while incomprehensible energy fluctuations spread across the heavens.

The two flood dragons instinctively trembled slightly.

Even though they had already surrendered willingly, their souls still reacted nervously toward this unknown power. The pressure hidden within those golden circles far surpassed ordinary contract laws.

Alex’s eyes glowed brightly.

"Do not resist."

The male and female dragons exchanged brief glances before closing their eyes slowly.

The two massive contract circles descended toward their bodies immediately afterward.

BOOOOOOM!!!

Divine light exploded across the mountain range.

The skies trembled violently while countless golden chains formed from pure law energy wrapped around the dragons temporarily. Their souls resonated directly with Alex’s consciousness before the contracts engraved themselves permanently into the depths of their existence.

Several seconds later, the light finally faded away.

The contract marks appeared faintly beneath the scales near both dragons’ foreheads before disappearing completely.

[Ding! Soul binding successful.]

[You have gained your 6th and 7th contracted beasts.]

[Would you like to receive feedback strength now?]

Alex narrowed his eyes slightly.

The two flood dragons possessed terrifying strength even among Galactic Realm creatures. Each of them carried combat power around one hundred fifty billion sun level individually. Although they were not considered supreme existences within the Galactic Realm, their power still remained overwhelming beyond imagination for ordinary beings.

More importantly, the feedback amplification from two creatures at this level would push Alex’s foundation to an entirely different stage.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

"Do it."

The system responded instantly.

[Ding! Initiating feedback integration.]

BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

A catastrophic wave of energy erupted from Alex’s body immediately.

The entire mountain range shook violently.

Golden divine light burst outward like a world ending storm while countless cracks spread across the skies themselves. The pressure released from Alex’s body became so terrifying that every beast throughout the region collapsed onto the ground instinctively.

Even the two flood dragons widened their eyes in shock.

The feedback energy poured endlessly into Alex’s body like an infinite tidal wave. His muscles, bones, blood, soul, and divine energy all began evolving rapidly at a monstrous speed.

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

Massive energy pulses exploded outward continuously.

Alex kept his angelic transformation active deliberately. The overwhelming regenerative abilities provided by the transformation healed every damaged part of his body instantly each time the incoming power threatened to tear him apart.

Golden veins spread briefly beneath his skin while sacred flames burned around his body.

The two flood dragons swallowed nervously.

A short while ago they had felt nothing but rage toward this human. Now, after becoming contracted beasts and witnessing his monstrous growth directly, they felt overwhelming reverence instead.

Because they could sense it clearly.

Their master was becoming stronger every second.

One hour passed slowly. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

The violent energy storms surrounding Alex gradually stabilized afterward, though the pressure leaking from his body had already reached a completely absurd level.

Then suddenly, the earth began trembling again.

Thud.

Thud.

Thud.

Each vibration resembled the footsteps of an ancient catastrophe approaching from the depths of the mountains. Entire forests collapsed while distant beasts fled desperately toward every direction.

The two flood dragons instantly stiffened.

Their expressions changed dramatically.

"He is coming," the male dragon transmitted mentally toward the female dragon.

Fear appeared faintly within both their eyes.

Even as Galactic Realm beasts, they understood exactly what kind of existence was approaching this place right now.

The absolute ruler of this entire mountain range.

The supreme overlord standing at the peak of all monsters here.

Gidorah.

The Nine Headed Hydra.

The surrounding atmosphere became heavier with every passing second. The skies darkened unnaturally while crimson lightning flashed endlessly within the clouds above.

Alex slowly opened his eyes.

Instead of concern, a faint smile appeared on his face.

"I was waiting for you," he thought calmly.

A deafening roar suddenly exploded across the heavens.

ROOOOOOOOOAR!!!

The sound alone shattered countless mountain peaks instantly.

Then the creature finally appeared.

Its enormous body stretched across the skies like a living natural disaster. Nine gigantic dragon heads swayed violently above the heavens while endless black and crimson scales reflected terrifying destructive energy.

Each eye radiated ancient brutality capable of crushing weaker souls instantly.

The pressure released from its mere existence surpassed the two flood dragons completely.

Alex looked at it.

Information appeared before him immediately.

[Name: Gidorah]

[Race: Nine Headed Abyssal Hydra]

[Rank: Galactic Overlord]

[Combat Prowess: 500 Million Galaxy Level]

Alex smiled slightly after reading the status.

"He is strong, isn’t he?"

However, despite Gidorah’s overwhelming aura, Alex remained completely calm. The amplification he had received from the flood dragons had already increased his own combat prowess by several thousand times.

He no longer feared this mountain overlord.

Gidorah’s nine massive eyes locked onto Alex immediately.

"Human."

His voice thundered across the world like divine judgment.

"I remember you. You entered my territory some time ago."

The gigantic hydra narrowed all nine pairs of eyes coldly.

"At that time, you were nothing more than an insignificant ant."

Violent pressure exploded outward from his body while the surrounding mountains collapsed continuously beneath his aura.

"But now," Gidorah continued slowly, "it seems you have gained some power."

Alex did not become angry.

Instead, he looked at the massive hydra with genuine interest.

"What a magnificent creature you are," he said calmly. "You belong to me already, so serve your king properly."

Silence spread briefly afterward.

Then terrifying killing intent erupted from Gidorah’s enormous body.

The skies shook violently.

The surrounding beasts nearly fainted from fear.

Even Alex’s contracted beasts became vigilant instantly because they understood the horrifying strength possessed by this creature.

Although Alex had grown drastically stronger, Gidorah still remained an existence standing far above Galactic Realm monsters.

Alex slowly stretched one hand outward.

"Let us fight seriously," he said with a faint smile.

Then he summoned his martial soul.

BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

An incomparably holy aura exploded across the heavens.

The gigantic phantom of the One Hundred Eight Winged Angel of Creation manifested behind Alex instantly. Endless divine light illuminated the entire mountain range while ancient sacred hymns echoed faintly throughout the world itself.

Even the surrounding laws trembled beneath the appearance of the martial soul.

Alex’s golden eyes shone brilliantly while endless divine light poured from his body like an eternal sun descending upon the mortal world. The One Hundred Eight Winged Angel of Creation stood behind him majestically, its enormous figure radiating sacred authority powerful enough to suppress the heavens themselves.

Then Alex slowly raised his head.

"Provide me my fullest combat prowess."

The martial soul responded immediately.

BOOOOOOOM!!!

A catastrophic explosion of divine energy erupted across the mountain range instantly. Golden shockwaves spread endlessly through the skies while countless cracks appeared throughout the surrounding space itself.

Alex’s aura began skyrocketing upward at a terrifying speed.

His combat prowess crossed the Galactic Realm almost instantly before continuing to rise higher without slowing down at all. The pressure leaking from his body rapidly surpassed the level of ordinary Galactic Realm beings and entered the Galactic Overlord Realm moments later.

However, it still did not stop.

The surrounding heavens started trembling violently as Alex’s aura climbed into the Universal Realm next. Sacred golden symbols manifested throughout the skies while the laws of the world distorted chaotically beneath the overwhelming force radiating from his existence.

Finally, the terrifying rise stopped at the Transcendent Realm.

At that moment, complete silence descended upon the entire mountain range.

Every beast throughout the region collapsed onto the ground instinctively.

The two flood dragons trembled violently while staring upward in disbelief. Their enormous bodies shook uncontrollably beneath the pressure alone, and fear completely filled their eyes.

Even Gidorah froze completely.

The terrifying Nine Headed Hydra that had appeared so domineering earlier was now pinned directly against the shattered earth beneath Alex’s aura. His gigantic body could not even move properly anymore despite all his monstrous strength.

Disbelief filled all nine pairs of eyes.

The supreme overlord of the mountain range suddenly felt smaller than an insect standing before a true god.

At that moment, Alex no longer resembled a mortal being.

He looked like the ruler of creation itself.

Then Alex slowly lowered his gaze toward the suppressed hydra beneath him.

A faint smile appeared across his face.

"We do not need to fight anymore," he said quietly. "Do you not think so?"