Chapter 574 - 309: Colorful Giant Dragon
Just from that one move alone, both of them knew that the Red Dragon Mage was a formidable opponent. If it were just one person, they were confident they could defeat him, but now there were three high-tier Transcendents.
"Prepare to retreat, Leonore."
Staring at the gigantic Flame Demon wielding a whip formed of condensed fire elements and a sword gathered from storm energy, Harold said in a deep voice.
The demon before them radiated high temperatures like radiation, a humanoid Flame Demon named Balrog Flame Demon, a top-tier powerhouse among demons and the commander of many lower-tier demon armies in the Endless Abyss.
The power is imaginable.
Even one-on-one, both he and Chandler were not necessarily a match.
The opponent’s Red Dragon Mage used the super magic trait and superb summoning spell, locking down a decisive advantage in an instant.
"It’s a pity, but I’m afraid none of you will be able to leave."
’Plague Bringer’ White Mann smiled and pointed above. Suddenly, a wider black array appeared over the castle like an upside-down black iron pot.
The anti-flight array prevented the casting of flying spells, levitation spells, and other flying magic, a common tactic used by advanced adventurer teams against flying demons like dragons, chimeras, and manticore.
In battles between casters, this array is often used to restrict the loser’s escape.
Currently, the one hosting the anti-flight array outside the castle is Lilith.
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Meanwhile.
Iron Hills.
Elder Council VIP Reception Area.
"Raine, is there anything else you need in terms of supplies and equipment?" Elder Grenum asked with a smile.
After Elder Balin awarded Raine the ambassador medal and rewards, he left first, leaving Grenum to accompany him.
"Is it possible to purchase a Flame Guardian suit?" Raine pondered briefly and said.
The next step of his plan was the Red Dragon. If there was a fire-resistant gear stronger than the ’Fire Resistance Set’ offered by the association, that would be perfect.
"Others can’t, but you can. However, the material for the Flame Guardian suit isn’t cheap...."
"I understand, Elder Grenum, just give me the best price." Raine smiled.
Having just received the kingdom reward of 140,000 gold coins, it should be more than sufficient to purchase the Flame Guardian suit.
"Haha, I nearly forgot you just received a large reward." Seeing Raine’s straightforward attitude, Grenum laughed heartily.
Several minutes later.
The dwarf guards brought over a pitch-black metal box, containing a brand-new Flame Guardian suit.
"Mr. Raine, try it on, see if it fits."
"Alright."
Upon opening the box, Raine paused slightly, then took out a Communication Crystal Stone from his pocket.
Moments later, Raine furrowed his brow and said to Grenum beside him, "I apologize, Elder Grenum, I’m afraid I won’t be able to attend tomorrow morning’s feast, I have to return home."
"Mr. Raine, has something happened?" Elder Grenum looked at Raine with concern.
"Yes, the city of Dorne in my Soladin Kingdom is currently under attack by the Black Fist Army and the Talin Association, so... Elder Grenum, I might need to return immediately."
"Wait! Mr. Raine, I will go with you." Saying this, Grenum instructed Centurion Krom beside him and then stood up next to Raine.
"Hm? Elder, you....?"
"You are the recipient of the ambassador medal, facing difficulty. If unknown, it’s one thing, but now that we know, we have an obligation to assist." Elder Grenum patted his strong chest, speaking boldly.
"This... alright!"
Raine certainly welcomed Elder Grenum’s proactive offer.
On one hand, the combat power of the dwarf elders was formidable, their fighting fierce, and on the other hand, Elder Grenum represented the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom. Accompanying Raine to Dorne City, Henry or Princess Leonore would likely be more pleased than him.
"Elder Grenum, shall we leave now?"
"Certainly!"
From last time’s experiment, Raine knew that for the same distance, bringing someone or something along would consume extra spiritual power.
’However, I have just advanced to Level 9 Classes, taking one person for teleportation should pose no problem.’
With a flash of blue light, Raine and Elder Grenum disappeared from sight, to the astonishment of Humbert and a group of dwarves including Centurion Krom.
"That was... Seven-Level Teleportation Spell?" A dwarf priest in ceremonial attire pondered for a moment and said.
"Teleportation Spell?" Humbert and Krom exchanged a glance, seeing disbelief and puzzlement in each other’s eyes.
For this disciple, Humbert found Raine increasingly inscrutable.
Can anyone really be so extraordinarily talented?
It’s just too unbelievable.
"Humbert, this Mr. Raine is likely the strongest genius in the Soladin Human Kingdom, isn’t he?" a dwarf officer praised to Humbert.
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The greatest talent of a kingdom?
This is quite a high evaluation!
But before Humbert could answer, Krom’s voice came from beside him:
"No, even if you consider the entire Northern Continent Kingdom Alliance, including the Fadir Wetland Kingdom, I’ve never seen a young man more talented than Raine."
Centurion Krom Stone Fist shook his head, expressing his thoughts.
"Hiss~~"
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As soon as Raine and Elder Grenum finished teleporting, they felt a surge of heat hit them.
They focused their eyes.
In the room, facing the window overlooking the center square of the castle, the glass was already shattered, and before them was a humanoid creature the size of a giant dragon, with two curved horns on its head.
"Balrog Flame Demon!!" Elder Grenum exclaimed, his expression extremely solemn.
The Dwarves had dealt with Balrog Flame Demons quite a bit.
Deep in the mines, they would often encounter demons transmitted through spatial rifts, and sometimes they would find remnants of ancient mages’ laboratories. These low-probability events accumulated over the course of history, increasing their occurrences.
In the long history of the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom, they had encountered Balrog Flame Demon-related incidents not less than five times during mining operations alone.
"Raine, put on the Flame Guardian set quickly!"
Balrog Flame Demon?
Looking at the bright red skin and the blazing flames on the creature’s body, Raine immediately recalled the descriptions of Flame Demons in the Adventurer’s Association lore.
Whether it was the Flom Demon he had defeated before or the Enchanting Demon, in front of a Balrog Flame Demon, they were nothing but ’little brothers’.
Immediately afterward, Raine’s gaze swept over the castle rooftop, where several multi-colored figures with intense energy fluctuations stood prominently.
The familiar forms of ’Plaguebringer’ White Mann and ’Impure One’ Haigen were immediately recognized.
This made Raine’s heart sink.
Their renewed attack surely meant they had prepared adequately.
’Even though I’ve just advanced to classes level nine, even with Elder Grenum accompanying me, it’s uncertain whether we can keep them this time.’
Yes, what Raine considered was not defeating them but to permanently secure them.
It was an idea he had long ago.
Also, it was a tribute to Viscount Olsen.
In an instant, Raine made his decision.
While quickly following Elder Grenum’s advice to put on the Flame Guardian set with high fire resistance, he simultaneously placed the blue dragon, black dragon, green dragon, and white dragon bloodlines into the bloodline bar.
[...Merge yes/no?]
"Yes!"
The monster bloodlines could be collected again, but to let the enemy before him escape leisurely again....
Raine glanced towards the castle crypt, his expression solemn.
Suddenly!
The last three slots in the bloodline bar emptied instantly, and the original blue dragon icon became blurred. Then, a brand new, awe-inspiring dragon icon with four heads appeared before Raine —
[Colorful Giant Dragon (Incomplete)]
Suppressing his excitement, Raine quickly glanced at it and found five incredibly powerful bloodline talents:
King of Elements lv4, effect: When casting any lightning, acid, poison, or frost element spells, power increases by 100%, relevant spells of fourth level and below cast instantly; speed of learning related spells increases tenfold.
Multi-Colored Giant Dragon Physique lv4, effect: Power +20, Constitution +20, Agility +16, Intelligence +8, gains immunity effects to lightning, acid, poison, and frost element spells, high piercing defense, high blunt weapon defense.
(Note: Under current physical state)
True Vision lv3, effect: In any environment, you have certain ability to ignore visual obstruction, can clearly observe various hidden targets within a certain range.
Multi-Colored Majesty lv4, effect: When you deliberately release your aura, it will have a deterrent effect on all enemy targets with low combat will within a 100-meter range.
(Note: Currently challenge level is below level five.)
Multi-Colored Dragon Scale lv4, effect: Consuming stamina, can form dragon scales on the surface of the body, enhancing defense strength, temporarily doubling physical attack defense, with a duration of 30 seconds.
Spell-like abilities cannot be overlooked.
The first of these is:
Multi-Colored Breath lv4 (Seventh Level): The breath of an adult colorful giant dragon, sprays over a fan-shaped area of 50 meters in front, affecting all targets within with one of the effects like lightning, acid, poison, or frost.
(Note: You can switch freely among the four types of breath and choose one to unleash in the next instance.)
(Note: If the current target has resistance corresponding to the breath, apart from taking full damage, they will also suffer additional damage effects.)
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