Chapter 154. Defeat the Giant Lizard

A cold smirk tugged at Benjamin's lips. As he had anticipated, the lizard was feigning death, intending to bait him closer for a stealthy strike. Such petty tricks would hardly deceive a seasoned warrior like Benjamin. Even if he hadn't faced such a creature before, Benjamin always held a principle close to his heart: never underestimate an adversary. Always be prepared, vigilant against sudden ambushes. That's why, despite sensing the lizard's weakening aura, he hadn't ventured close.

Now, as the lizard's tongue shot towards him, without hesitation, Benjamin unleashed a fierce stream of azure flames from his hand. While this fire didn't morph into a phoenix, its heat was no less intense, causing the surrounding air to sizzle and pop alarmingly.

Due to its rapid speed, coupled with the lizard's simultaneous strike, the flames from Benjamin's palm collided directly with its tongue.

Hiss!

Struck by the fierce flames, the lizard let out a pained shriek. Seizing