Chapter 66 Dragon!
It was not just the crypt spiders and the little devil who were shocked.
The players who were fighting bloody battles with the Earth Dragon warriors were also shocked by this sudden scene.
"What the hell!?"
"This, this is——"
h "A giant dragon?!"
Is this a monster that can be seen in Novice Village? !
But——
Him is quite handsome?
The majestic giant beast simply moved its shoulders, and the entire forest trembled like an earthquake.
It raised its proud head, spraying hot white mist from its mouth and nose, and its pupils like the blazing sun looked around, overlooking the creatures on the ground like ants.
The overwhelming feeling of oppression made all species in the forest afraid to move.
Facing the pressure of standing proudly at the top of the food chain, even the king of the jungle had to hang his head in fear.
The players' reloading speed subconsciously slowed down, and many players even stopped what they were doing.
No one would doubt——
In front of such a behemoth, the muskets in their hands are no different from fire sticks. At most, they can scratch this guy's itch!
Not just players.
The warriors of the Earth Dragon Clan also stopped what they were doing, even threw away their weapons, and knelt on the ground to pray piously.
"Praise to the great dragon Gutafu!"
Standing at the forefront of the sea of skeletons, Yiye Zhiqiu looked up at the majestic beast like a mountain, and the soul fire burning in his skull swayed in shock.
Silver?
Gold?
Or platinum and diamond——
He has an inexplicable intuition in his heart. For the monster in front of him that transcends common sense, it is no longer possible to use pure levels to measure its strength.
That is a species that only appears in epics and even myths!
On the treetops.
Arakdo was trembling uncontrollably, and with a pleading voice, he said to Luo Yan who was riding on his back.
「魔，魔王大人……这种级别的怪物，已经不是我们能对付的了……我们还是撤退吧！」
如果不是他已经提前在松树的树杈上布好了蛛网，恐怕刚才就已经翻着肚皮坠落在地上了。
However, unlike Arakdo who was frightened, the frowning Luo Yan saw something unusual about the dragon.
That guy——
"Yuyou, can you see the soul on it?"
"Let me see!"
Yuyou tried her best to rise to a higher place, and finally stopped five meters above Luo Yan's head, looking in the direction of the giant dragon.
As a godhead, he can see things that ordinary people cannot see.
Soon.
Yuyou's investigation has come to fruition!
"See—Eh?! It's strange, Lord Demon King, there are actually two souls in its body?!"
"Are you sure?"
"Sure! One is adamantine grade, and the other is... Diamonds?!" Yuyou was obviously startled, and she shrank back from the sky to Luo Yan, and said tremblingly, "Master Demon King, I think your servant is right, why don't you retreat first?"
Luo Yan glanced at the mirror in his hand.
"What are you afraid of? You can't die."
"I'm worried about you! If you die, wouldn't I be dead too?!"
Said this, but Luo Yan was not worried about his own safety at all.
Even when he heard that in addition to the steel-level soul, there was also a diamond-level soul in the dragon's body, he was relieved.
He had probably guessed what the chief of the Earth Dragon Clan had done.
"The sacred object of the dragon hunter, the corpse that seals the dragon's soul... I didn't expect this gecko to have such an incredible thing in his hands."
The dragon has no natural enemies, and it first appeared in the form of disaster in Osland. It was not until the First Era that the Dragon God's divine personality was condensed, and the Dragon race moved from ignorance to civilization, and ended the endless killings with other races.
There is no specific historical data that can prove who happened first between the birth of the Dragon God and the dragon tribe's advancement to civilization, and which was the cause and effect.
But one thing is certain. Before the birth of the Dragon God, a group of people who made a living by slaying dragons were active on Osland.
Some of them are humans, some are dwarves, and there are even elves and halflings... Most of them come from the ruins destroyed by the dragon.
They call themselves dragon hunters.
After killing the dragon, they will bind the dragon's soul in its remains and make it into a "holy vessel" to prevent it from crossing the River Styx to be reincarnated.
Although later research results proved that this was meaningless, the soul of the newborn did not necessarily have to come from the existing soul, and could also be created out of thin air. But in the relatively backward First Era, most people believed that the number of dragons could be reduced through this method.
In short, in the distant first era, many giant dragons were made into equipment by dragon hunters.
Later, some other ethnic groups with dragon blood also joined the dragon hunter organization, and hunted the stubborn "evil dragon" under the will of the Dragon God.
As believers of the Dragon God, they quickly became interested in these sacred vessels that sealed the dragon's soul.
That is a soul above diamond level.
Some of them might even be demigods!
It's a pity that such an awesome thing is left like this. Why not make it into a weapon?
As time went by, an experienced dragon hunter referred to the necromancy system created by Hades and designed a set of ritual magic that was different from necromancy, but similar in results to necromancy.
This magic is called "Dragon Control Magic".
It is classified as summoning ritual magic, which is only effective on sacred objects made by dragon hunters, and only casters with dragon blood flowing in their veins can activate it.
And the price the caster needs to pay is also extremely heavy.
Most of the dragon hunters who have used this ability cannot change back in the end...
"...This guy probably used the scales or teeth of a certain dragon as a medium, and the sacrifice was the blood in his own body and the lizardmen present... Wow, I didn't expect that there are actually a few drops of dragon blood in the veins of these geckos."
That's not dragon language magic at all!
The dragon summoned in this way is not a real dragon at all, but an existence similar to the undead!
It’s really ridiculous.
Compared to myself who borrowed the power of Dragon Language, this guy is the real blasphemer!
The giant dragon not far away has begun to go berserk.
A dragon's breath spurted out from the open bloody mouth, turning the forest more than ten meters wide into ashes in just an instant!
Some players tried to fire at the dragon with fire sticks, while others wielded daggers and spears to trim its toenails.
However, without exception, their attacks were in vain. The dragon just lifted its foot slightly and sent a large number of players directly back to the resurrection point.
Seeing that Luo Yan still had no intention of retreating, Youyou said tremblingly.
"So," looking at the violent giant dragon in the distance, Luo Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a calm voice, "the one standing in front of us is just a guy who pretends to be powerful."
It is simply a foolish dream!
At this moment, Luo Yan could see even more clearly than Youyou.
The leader of the Earth Dragon Clan, Sanu, has gradually lost his mind and even attacked the tribesmen who were lying on the ground praying indiscriminately.
As expected——
That guy has been counterattacked by this uncontrollable force!
Seeing that the time was almost ripe, Luo Yan gently patted Arakedo's head.
"Arakto, can you use spider silk to move between pine trees?"
Alacto was stunned for a moment.
"Huh?! This... I can try."
Luo Yan said calmly.
"There's no need if you haven't tried it before. Anyway, I need you to put me on the back of the dragon... It would be best if you could ride on its back. If that doesn't work, just do your best and send me nearby."
"Ride on the back of a giant dragon?!"
Arlacto's legs went weak when he heard this, and he stuttered more than the little devil, "My lord, what are you doing there?!"
Luo Yan said nonsense seriously.
"The innocent soul is trapped in the rotting body, and I plan to release it."
Honestly, of course he wants to keep that diamond-level soul, which is the soul of the dragon!
However, with his current strength, he simply cannot control that huge power. If he stays forcibly, he will only be led by the latter.
Let it return to the embrace of the Dragon God!
This guy who has been sealed for countless hundreds of years should rest in peace.
The roaring dragon was still venting its anger indiscriminately, its scorching dragon's breath raging through the forest, releasing a sea of fire like purgatory.
At the urging of the Demon King, Arakdo finally bit the bullet and launched a charge, using the cover of the terrain to try to get around the back of the dragon.
However, this guy is too big!
It’s like a hill!
That tail can sweep away a burning dead tree just by swinging it randomly! And the sharp claws are even more deadly, causing hell-like misery wherever it passes.
Fortunately, this guy's eyesight is not good.
In addition, since Sanu himself cannot control this power, the dragon is currently like a walking zombie, just venting its anger without any distinction!
This power is not without limits -
Even if it is a giant dragon!
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wielding a scimitar Okodo leaps into the air and struck the dragon's shoulder like a whirlwind-like slash.
——!
The indestructible dragon scales made a crisp metallic sound!
Although the dragon was not injured at all, it successfully attracted the attention of the big guy.
I saw the pupils like the burning sun slowly looking to my left, and then the giant dragon opened its bloody mouth.
"Roar——!"
A hot dragon's breath spurted out!
Dozens of pine trees instantly turned into charcoal and were blown down by the wind!
Although he barely dodged this fatal blow, Octor also paid a heavy price. Almost half of his body was evaporated by the scorching flames, leaving only white bones!
This is not over yet!
As for this reptile that dared to hurt itself, the dragon, who was worried that he had nowhere to vent his anger, had no intention of letting him go.
The opportunity is fleeting!
With no time to feel sorry for his puppet, Luo Yan seized the opportunity of the dragon's distraction and immediately urged Arakedo to run towards the right rear of the dragon!
That is the blind spot of its vision!
"It's now! Jump up!"
Looking at the tail touching the ground, Luo Yan roared loudly.
"Ahhhhh!" By shouting to dispel the fear in his heart, Alacdo jumped up and spat out a stream of white phlegm at the same time!
That is not an ordinary old phlegm.
It was the kind that he chewed in his mouth for several minutes and spit it out with stringy texture. The flying spider silk crossed a distance of more than ten meters and stuck to the center of the dragon's back like a slap in the face.
The giant dragon that was chasing Octor didn't even pay attention to the small mosquito biting behind him. The weak attack couldn't even make it sting.
This is exactly what Luo Yan meant.
Utilizing the traction of the spider web, Aracto, carrying Luo Yan, quickly climbed to the center of the dragon's back in two steps.
Missy, who was watching from a distance, was completely stunned.
The bright eyes were wide and round, and the open mouth completely turned into an O shape.
Is that the Demon King? !
What is he, he, he, he, doing? !
Slay the dragon? !
This is no longer evil.
Isn't this totally a suicide attempt? !
Just when she was thinking so pessimistically, Luo Yan, who was still "halfway up the mountain", had climbed to the back of the dragon's neck with the help of Arakdo.
That is the place where the magic crystal is generated after the dragon dies!
It is also the place closest to the soul!
“Lord Demon King! Is this okay?! If we go further, I’m afraid we’ll have to put it in his mouth!” Arakdo shouted in horror.
His ability to overcome his fear and not fall is already the limit of what he can do as a black iron-level monster.
The reason why he has such courage is purely because of his trust in the Demon King himself, and because the giant dragon has not yet targeted the little bug like him.
"That's enough... just hold on tight and don't let go!"
Hearing the Lord Demon King's order, Arakdo nodded his head nervously and lay firmly on the dragon's neck, not daring to move.
Luo Yan took a deep breath and reached out to touch the scales on the dragon's neck. The aura of his whole body changed, like a dragon that transformed into a human form——
This is the first step in casting dragon language magic.
He has to imagine that he is a giant dragon!
"The great dragon Gutav, the omnipotent eternal spirit, the true god soaring in the starry sky... Please open your eyes and look at your child. Its wings have been broken and it is trapped in a trap. Prisoner..." (Dragon Language)
That is a spell recorded in ancient books together with the magic of dragon control. It is used to save dragon hunters who have lost control due to the use of dragon control and prevent them from becoming new evil dragons!
Luo Yan was extremely lucky that he had used this spell as a material for learning dragon language and copied it in his notes along with other spells.
In addition, it was also a blessing that he had reviewed these things a few days ago.
Otherwise, after such a long time, he might not be able to read it out even if he tried to break his head——
"...May you lead it back to the sea of stars, let its soul fly freely, turn into a spark in the sky, and shine in the eternal night sky again." (Dragon Language)
That low and hoarse roar is like a war drum that is getting faster and faster.
Luo Yan read every syllable without any distractions, not daring to make any mistakes.
Victory or defeat depends on this move——
And at the moment when the last syllable fell, an incredible miracle happened.
I saw that the originally manic dragon, like a baby hearing a lullaby, suddenly stopped spreading its teeth and claws.
It’s not just the dragon.
As the source of the chaos returned to peace, the entire silver pine forest fell silent in an instant, leaving only the rustling sound of the autumn wind passing through the forest.
Peaceful.
Peaceful.
The dragon's breathing gradually became even.
Not just his breathing, the fire of hatred burning in his sun-like pupils also slowly extinguished at the same time.
Humbling Luo Yan's scales with his right hand, he felt its gradually calming heartbeat, and also felt the desperate wail of the other soul residing in its body.
"Lord Dragon God... why did you abandon your child..."
Listening to Sanu's wailing, Luo Yan suddenly felt a little pity for this guy.
But it's pity, pity, some things cannot be changed.
"Sleep quietly." (Dragon language)
It's over.
Hits of pale golden ripples spread out in all directions, and the vast energy no longer made waves, but gradually began to heal the wounds left by the previous monstrous anger on this land.
The dead plants began to grow, and buds emerged from under the withered roots, wrapping around the erect skeleton hands like vines and climbing up.
Missi was completely stunned, as if her brain had shut down, and she lost her speech for a moment.
This is——
Win? !
The Demon King...defeated the dragon? !
The same goes for the players who survived or came over after being resurrected. They all cast a stunned look at the figure standing on the giant dragon.
"...What did that guy do?" Huwan, who was still thinking about countermeasures a second ago, muttered to himself.
Yiye Zhiqiu shook his head slowly and just said in admiration.
"It is indeed the ceiling of the combat power of "Calamity OL"."
Sure enough.
They have to work harder.
Not only the people of the necropolis, but the adventurers and traveling merchants who happened to be passing by were also stunned by this scene.
That is a real dragon!
Not a cowhide balloon blown out of an adventurer's mouth!
On the hills one kilometer away.
The man carrying a sword on his back and holding a telescope while looking at the giant dragon was suddenly startled, remembering the rumors he had heard in the Silver Pine Town tavern before.
"This guy... is that person?!"
Hearing the voice of his companion, the adventurer standing aside cast a surprised look at him.
"Do you know the guy riding on the dragon's back?"
"I've heard..." The man carrying the big sword swallowed and said slowly, "His name... should be King of Flames."
They have long ears and slender bones, just like the elves living under the Igede tree. However, unlike those elves, their skin is not pure white, but brown like ripe ears of wheat.
If Luo Yan saw them, he would definitely be able to recognize their identities at a glance.
These guys are night elves!
They who were expelled from the Tree of Igede are the few who do not live in hell, but are loyal to the demon god Bayali!
By the way, they are also the "protected animals" of Hell, but the title of protected animals has little meaning outside the Demon City.
Withdrawing his gaze from the dragon's back, the night elf holding the deadwood cane turned his attention to the "artificial canal" beside the river.
Obviously, that was done by the idiots from the Earth Dragon Clan.
「看来不用我们出手了。」
没想到魔王大人比他们想像中的还要关心这座迷宫，这倒是有些出乎了他们的意料。
But it’s normal to think about it, after all, it is his territory, and they are just the people who commit themselves to living here.
The dead wood cane made a creaking sound.
Look carefully, that seemingly withered branch is actually alive!
"Don't you have to go up and say hello?"
The night elf headed by him shook his head.
"…Not seeing it and seeing it but not helping are two different things. Let's go back first."
After saying that, he turned and disappeared into the shadow of the woods, and others hurriedly caught up with him, as if they had never been there...
Such a huge movement could not fail to attract the attention of the surrounding forces. The seemingly peaceful forest was more lively than everyone imagined.
Only Sodo and a group of shark warriors who were deep in the first floor of the maze were still quietly waiting for the attention of the Demon King.
A drop of rain fell on the back of Luo Yan's hand.
At some point, the sky was covered with dark clouds, and there seemed to be faint thunder and lightning passing through.
The raindrops falling in twos and threes gradually turned into a pattering of autumn rain, extinguishing the crumbling mountain fire.
As if sensing the arrival of some great being, the dragon, which had completely calmed down, raised its head and faced the sky devoutly.
Luo Yan withdrew his right hand that was pressed on the scales.
At the same time, a hoarse whisper sounded in his ear.
“Thank you.”
That is the language of the dragon.
It seems to come from a thousand years ago.
Luo Yan was stunned for a moment and then replied.
"You're welcome." (Dragon Language)
The dragon slowly lowered its head, seeming to say something in Dragon Language.
Luo Yan couldn't understand what it was saying, but he felt that his tired body suddenly felt a faint warmth, and every cell in his body felt indescribably comfortable.
He looked at his hands and saw that his pale skin, which had not seen the sun for a long time, had been coated with a faint golden light at some point!
As the pale golden light dissipated, he felt that his whole body was full of strength.
Suddenly realizing something, Luo Yan immediately opened the attribute panel and saw that there were indeed two more different entries in the talent column!
【Dragon God's Blessing: Magic, physical, and mental resistances have increased significantly! 】
【Dragon's Blood: The recovery ability is greatly increased! 】
Lint Isaac's system did not provide specific values. It seems that this senior time traveler has never encountered the situation of being blessed by the Dragon God.
However, even if the status bar does not show the specific bonus value, he can still truly feel the power surging in his blood vessels!
Compared with panel attributes, that is the most real!
Luo Yan is not sure whether everyone who frees the imprisoned dragon soul will receive the Dragon God's blessing, or whether he has achieved the conditions to please the Dragon God through some unintentional behavior.
For example——
Facing the dragon head-on with a body of fine steel?
In short, it is indeed rare to receive the blessing of the Dragon God.
At least as far as Luo Yan knows, there are only a handful of recorded cases.
After using the last bit of strength to complete the spell, the dragon lowered his body to the ground and put down Luo Yan and Arakedo who were riding on his back.
In front of everyone, it turned into dust and dispersed in the wind...
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(Today is another ten thousand words, so I can confidently whisper a monthly pass, please!)
(End of this chapter)