Chapter 735
Billis stood alone in silence at the entrance of the fire dragon’s labyrinth.
It was several thousands of meters underground after all. There was even a rolling river of lava right beside him. It was only natural that the cave was unbearably warm.
However, the waves of dragon roars and terrifying aura of might that emanated from the labyrinth caused Billis’ body to tremble uncontrollably. The bug adept once again realized the massive difference in power between himself and the people on the other end.
Second and First Grade. A terrifying gulf existed between even beginner Second Grade and peak First Grade.
Consequently, he could only guard the exit path alone while the Second Grades were fighting the fire dragon with all their strength.
Just as his thoughts started to wander, a series of odd wing beating sounds came from the valley above. Old Fox Vanlier plunged down from above, his body completely covered in fire.
The temperature here was far too high. Even intermediate First Grade Vanlier could not survive here for long.
“Careful…careful. Those dragonborn have charged all the way back.”
Due to the harassment of the insects, a Firethroat dragonborn occasionally take a misstepped and fell from the stairs, plunging into the lava with an audible plop. Dragonborn like these had no chance to struggle and save themselves. The blazing lava devoured them in a mere two to three seconds. Not even a bubble popped on the surface.
“What’s the situation here?”
A familiar male voice rang out. Greem walked out of the labyrinth with the adepts. The only person missing was the Dragon Devourer Oliven.
It was clear that the dragonslaying battle had left the Crimson adepts injured. Some of them even carried fairly grievous wounds. However, the joy of victory was painted on everyone’s faces. They were excited.
“Those Firethroat Dragonborn have all hurried back. My Lord, do you think we should retreat now?” Old Fox Vanlier asked respectfully.
“Now now. That Oliven’s still…never mind. Let’s try and stall a bit longer for her!”
With Greem’s order given out, a trace of wickedness appeared on the faces of these Second Grades that had just won a battle.
The battle against the fire dragon had been too dangerous and stifling. The battle had been trying with only their power and numbers. It caused an indescribable fire to accumulate in the hearts of every one of them. Now that they saw these dragonborn warriors who had come to court death, the Crimson adepts couldn’t suppress their killing intent any longer.
“Let’s go!” A scorched and burnt Mary beat her wings and took to the skies, leading her two badly injured blood knights against the Firethroat Dragonborn.
They were all severely wounded from the previous battle and were in need of high-energy blood to replenish the exhaustion of their strength. The sight of so many Firethroat Dragonborn was like the sight of a moving blood bank. Their glee showed on their faces.
Zacha and the Goblin Shredder had been kicked about by the fire dragon like a ball for the entire duration of the battle. Now that they finally had a chance to relieve their anger, they wouldn’t possibly give up on it. Similarly, they too charged onto the stone stairs.
Inside the lava hall, an unbearably bloody ceremony was unfolding.
The previously intimidating and berserk fire dragon was now lying on the floor like a dead dog. His large abdomen swelled massively, forming a barrier of flesh and tendons. One could vaguely see the silhouette of a girl curled in a ball inside him.
The fire dragon’s limbs had all been shattered, and its neck was bleeding profusely while missing a large patch of his hide.
Under the guidance of a mysterious force, all the life energy of the Second Grade fire dragon, along with his overwhelming Spirit and dragon soul, was slowly vanishing. Even the blood, bones, flesh of his body, and the dragon crystal in his skull were melting into a surge of energy by the corrosion of a strange force and slowly being assimilated by the mysterious girl.
The power within the mysterious girl’s body started to boil in this place where no one could see.
A strange and immensely powerful flux was slowly forming.