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Chapter 191
chapter 183 part 1
Chapter 183: Despicable Inferior Creature, Falling into the Magma Sea
A heatwave rolled forth!
The ancient red dragon's enormous body loomed over Tang Zheng, bringing with it a heavy, oppressive feeling. Its body was covered in crimson, basin-sized scales.
Illuminated by the red glow of the Magma Sea behind it, the ancient red dragon looked like a red sun, its entire body shimmering with a metallic luster.
Its terrifying aura made the very air feel solid.
A precious magic item?
What was that?
Tang Zheng's expression was grave and grim as he subconsciously took a step back with his left foot.
This area was near the Magma Sea, the territory of the Sun Anglerfish. The sudden appearance of an ancient red dragon was completely outside his expectations. What on earth was going on?
Could it be that his continuous casting of fifth-tier magic had attracted it?
Tang Zheng could only curse his rotten luck inwardly. He had no clue about the precious magic item the dragon mentioned, and now was not the time to worry about it.
He quickly scanned his surroundings.
The terrain in this area wasn't complex, but a quick escape was next to impossible.
The one blocking his path was a dragon!
Tang Zheng had considered that he would eventually meet a True Dragon of this world, but that was supposed to happen when his own strength was sufficient. He never expected it to be so soon.
The Sun Anglerfish was around Level 47. The ancient red dragon before him could only be a higher level, never lower. Furthermore, it belonged to the Dragon race, the strongest of races.
Even at the same level, they possessed the highest base stats!
"What a headache!"
Tang Zheng's body tensed, and he cursed silently.
His magic power was completely depleted, rendering him unable to use any significant magic. Even if he used the [Flight] spell to ascend quickly, doing so in front of a dragon, which was equally adept at flying, was simply asking for trouble.
"Hmph—"
The ancient red dragon snorted a blast of hot air from its nostrils. It looked at the figure standing motionless, seemingly scared stiff, and raised its head, gazing down upon the lowly creature below.
"Lowly inferior species, it is your honor to witness my magnificent form. I do not like to repeat myself."
"On account of your ignorance as an inferior species, you may leave this place alive if you offer me the magic item you possess."
Its arrogant, deep voice was filled with an intangible majesty, echoing off the surrounding mountain walls.
After saying these two sentences, a trace of impatience had already appeared in the depths of the ancient red dragon's fierce, crimson eyes.
A mere human of an inferior species was not even worthy of its words. At any other time, it would have long since taken what it wanted by force.
However!
The faint magic power emanating from this human was indeed somewhat surprising.
If it weren't for its innate, keen sensitivity to magic power, it probably wouldn't have even detected the faint fluctuations from him.
Among the lesser races, this human's aura would classify him as powerful, but before a great True Dragon, he was but a minor character who could be dealt with at will.
Although that faint fluctuation of magic power didn't feel dangerous to its senses, out of the caution that came with a long life, it had chosen to converse with this inferior creature.
Hearing the ancient red dragon's words, Tang Zheng's eyelids lowered slightly. He knew that a peaceful withdrawal was now impossible.
As an arrogant member of the Dragon race, how could it possibly let an ant-like existence like him go so easily?
If he was an ant… then he had no choice but to fight!
Several thoughts flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.
The two negative effects from [Dark Wave] would likely have no effect on a member of the Dragon race, which possessed naturally high resistance. This meant the damage effect wouldn't trigger.
In that case!
*Swish.*
With almost no hesitation, Tang Zheng bent his knees sharply, and the magic Greatsword appeared in his hand.
The very moment the weapon appeared in Tang Zheng's hand, the ancient red dragon's arrogant and impatient fiery-red pupils contracted abruptly. In that instant, it actually felt a trace of the aura of death from the inferior creature before it.
It was as if a chill had suddenly shot up its spine.
*Bang!*
Tang Zheng's figure moved at that moment. With a hard stomp, he vanished from his spot, transforming into a black afterimage and charging toward the ancient red dragon.
"Despicable human, you dare to defy a great True Dragon!"
The ancient red dragon was both shocked and enraged. Its long neck recoiled, and then, as if realizing something, a shamed fury filled its heart, and it let out a roar.
It had actually felt a moment of fear!
*How could I possibly fear an inferior creature— Impossible!*
The ancient red dragon's savage, fiery-red eyes widened in disbelief that it could experience fear.
But the dense sense of threat that had appeared out of thin air from this inferior human forced it to react immediately.
This human's speed wasn't particularly fast.
So, the ancient red dragon opened its maw, and a violent, crimson light gathered within before transforming into a sea of fire that spewed from its mouth.
"[Flame Breath]!"
*Boom!*
The smell of sulfur and pumice instantly filled the area. The scorching flames released an astonishingly high temperature, surging toward Tang Zheng like a tidal wave.
Faced with such a wide, fan-shaped dragon breath attack!
Tang Zheng, who was just about to reach the ancient red dragon, knew he couldn't possibly dodge it.
With his current defense, Tang Zheng couldn't block an attack of this level, not to mention he had no resistance to the fire attribute.
But that didn't mean he couldn't stop it!
"[Impure Impact Shield]!" Tang Zheng's eyes widened as he let out a furious shout.
*Boom!*
Crimson-black energy erupted from Tang Zheng, forming an unstoppable shockwave that spread out in all directions, instantly colliding with the Flame Breath.
The moment the two forces made contact, there was no imagined energy collision or intense explosion!
Like snowflakes melting away, the astonishingly powerful Flame Breath was rapidly annihilated and dissipated!
"What is this—"
The ancient red dragon watched this scene in disbelief.
*Swoosh!*
By this time, Tang Zheng had already rushed before the ancient red dragon. He bent his legs and leaped forcefully, reaching a height of seven or eight meters in front of the dragon's chest.
*Flap!!*
A trace of panic appeared on the ancient red dragon's face as it beat its wings, trying to rise.
A gale swept through.
Seeing that his powerful leap would only bring him to the rising dragon's chest, a flash of regret appeared in Tang Zheng's eyes, quickly replaced by a cold glint.
"Die!"
"[Fast Slash]!"
Tang Zheng gripped the magic Greatsword with both hands. A black curse power coated the sword blade as he brought it down with all his might.
In this situation, it was no time to worry about the magic Greatsword being destroyed by the curse power.
The sword blade erupted with terrifying force, shredding the air before it as it slammed heavily into the metal-hard, thick red scales on the ancient red dragon's chest.
Chapter 183: Despicable Inferior Creature, Falling into the Magma Sea
A heatwave rolled forth!
The ancient red dragon's enormous body loomed over Tang Zheng, bringing with it a heavy, oppressive feeling. Its body was covered in crimson, basin-sized scales.
Illuminated by the red glow of the Magma Sea behind it, the ancient red dragon looked like a red sun, its entire body shimmering with a metallic luster.
Its terrifying aura made the very air feel solid.
A precious magic item?
What was that?
Tang Zheng's expression was grave and grim as he subconsciously took a step back with his left foot.
This area was near the Magma Sea, the territory of the Sun Anglerfish. The sudden appearance of an ancient red dragon was completely outside his expectations. What on earth was going on?
Could it be that his continuous casting of fifth-tier magic had attracted it?
Tang Zheng could only curse his rotten luck inwardly. He had no clue about the precious magic item the dragon mentioned, and now was not the time to worry about it.
He quickly scanned his surroundings.
The terrain in this area wasn't complex, but a quick escape was next to impossible.
The one blocking his path was a dragon!
Tang Zheng had considered that he would eventually meet a True Dragon of this world, but that was supposed to happen when his own strength was sufficient. He never expected it to be so soon.
The Sun Anglerfish was around Level 47. The ancient red dragon before him could only be a higher level, never lower. Furthermore, it belonged to the Dragon race, the strongest of races.
Even at the same level, they possessed the highest base stats!
"What a headache!"
Tang Zheng's body tensed, and he cursed silently.
His magic power was completely depleted, rendering him unable to use any significant magic. Even if he used the [Flight] spell to ascend quickly, doing so in front of a dragon, which was equally adept at flying, was simply asking for trouble.
"Hmph—"
The ancient red dragon snorted a blast of hot air from its nostrils. It looked at the figure standing motionless, seemingly scared stiff, and raised its head, gazing down upon the lowly creature below.
"Lowly inferior species, it is your honor to witness my magnificent form. I do not like to repeat myself."
"On account of your ignorance as an inferior species, you may leave this place alive if you offer me the magic item you possess."
Its arrogant, deep voice was filled with an intangible majesty, echoing off the surrounding mountain walls.
After saying these two sentences, a trace of impatience had already appeared in the depths of the ancient red dragon's fierce, crimson eyes.
A mere human of an inferior species was not even worthy of its words. At any other time, it would have long since taken what it wanted by force.
However!
The faint magic power emanating from this human was indeed somewhat surprising.
If it weren't for its innate, keen sensitivity to magic power, it probably wouldn't have even detected the faint fluctuations from him.
Among the lesser races, this human's aura would classify him as powerful, but before a great True Dragon, he was but a minor character who could be dealt with at will.
Although that faint fluctuation of magic power didn't feel dangerous to its senses, out of the caution that came with a long life, it had chosen to converse with this inferior creature.
Hearing the ancient red dragon's words, Tang Zheng's eyelids lowered slightly. He knew that a peaceful withdrawal was now impossible.
As an arrogant member of the Dragon race, how could it possibly let an ant-like existence like him go so easily?
If he was an ant… then he had no choice but to fight!
Several thoughts flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.
The two negative effects from [Dark Wave] would likely have no effect on a member of the Dragon race, which possessed naturally high resistance. This meant the damage effect wouldn't trigger.
In that case!
*Swish.*
With almost no hesitation, Tang Zheng bent his knees sharply, and the magic Greatsword appeared in his hand.
The very moment the weapon appeared in Tang Zheng's hand, the ancient red dragon's arrogant and impatient fiery-red pupils contracted abruptly. In that instant, it actually felt a trace of the aura of death from the inferior creature before it.
It was as if a chill had suddenly shot up its spine.
*Bang!*
Tang Zheng's figure moved at that moment. With a hard stomp, he vanished from his spot, transforming into a black afterimage and charging toward the ancient red dragon.
"Despicable human, you dare to defy a great True Dragon!"
The ancient red dragon was both shocked and enraged. Its long neck recoiled, and then, as if realizing something, a shamed fury filled its heart, and it let out a roar.
It had actually felt a moment of fear!
*How could I possibly fear an inferior creature— Impossible!*
The ancient red dragon's savage, fiery-red eyes widened in disbelief that it could experience fear.
But the dense sense of threat that had appeared out of thin air from this inferior human forced it to react immediately.
This human's speed wasn't particularly fast.
So, the ancient red dragon opened its maw, and a violent, crimson light gathered within before transforming into a sea of fire that spewed from its mouth.
"[Flame Breath]!"
*Boom!*
The smell of sulfur and pumice instantly filled the area. The scorching flames released an astonishingly high temperature, surging toward Tang Zheng like a tidal wave.
Faced with such a wide, fan-shaped dragon breath attack!
Tang Zheng, who was just about to reach the ancient red dragon, knew he couldn't possibly dodge it.
With his current defense, Tang Zheng couldn't block an attack of this level, not to mention he had no resistance to the fire attribute.
But that didn't mean he couldn't stop it!
"[Impure Impact Shield]!" Tang Zheng's eyes widened as he let out a furious shout.
*Boom!*
Crimson-black energy erupted from Tang Zheng, forming an unstoppable shockwave that spread out in all directions, instantly colliding with the Flame Breath.
The moment the two forces made contact, there was no imagined energy collision or intense explosion!
Like snowflakes melting away, the astonishingly powerful Flame Breath was rapidly annihilated and dissipated!
"What is this—"
The ancient red dragon watched this scene in disbelief.
*Swoosh!*
By this time, Tang Zheng had already rushed before the ancient red dragon. He bent his legs and leaped forcefully, reaching a height of seven or eight meters in front of the dragon's chest.
*Flap!!*
A trace of panic appeared on the ancient red dragon's face as it beat its wings, trying to rise.
A gale swept through.
Seeing that his powerful leap would only bring him to the rising dragon's chest, a flash of regret appeared in Tang Zheng's eyes, quickly replaced by a cold glint.
"Die!"
"[Fast Slash]!"
Tang Zheng gripped the magic Greatsword with both hands. A black curse power coated the sword blade as he brought it down with all his might.
In this situation, it was no time to worry about the magic Greatsword being destroyed by the curse power.
The sword blade erupted with terrifying force, shredding the air before it as it slammed heavily into the metal-hard, thick red scales on the ancient red dragon's chest.
