Hunter becomes prey

Looking at the Nine-Life Crystal Beast rushing towards him, Ronin Austin said nothing and used the True Dragon Handprint again. The huge blood-red dragon claw hit the Nine-Life Crystal Beast and knocked it away again.
"Boy, don't waste time. This monster has nine lives. If you keep fighting like this, how long will it take to kill it?"
The big yellow dog spoke.
"good."
Ronin Austin's body shook, and he turned into a phantom and appeared in front of the Nine-Life Crystal Beast. Before...