A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 471: Chapter 347: Nirvana, White Dragon_2

The rebirth of the Phoenix also has its undeniable drawbacks.

The Dragon’s Legacy clearly records that the Phoenix’s rebirth typically has two modes.

One is the instant rebirth used during intense battles.

This method is usually employed during fierce battles and can be used multiple times in a short period, but the number of uses is limited.

Even a Phoenix that successfully steps into the Legendary Domain can usually perform this kind of rebirth a maximum of three times in one battle.

The other is the final rebirth used at the end of its lifespan or in dire situations.

Whenever a Phoenix’s natural lifespan is about to end, or if it cannot claim victory after multiple instant rebirths and falls into complete despair, it opt for this ultimate form of rebirth.

In this state, the entire body of the Phoenix will completely dissipate.

Its soul, its memories, its knowledge... all the information constituting its existence will be transmitted to a safe place in an irresistible manner, condensing into an Ember Egg filled with new life force.

After a varying incubation period, a new Phoenix will resurrect from the egg.

It will possess almost all the memories and knowledge of the previous Phoenix.

However, for the newborn Phoenix, it is more like reading a long history of another creature from an observer’s perspective.

Its personality, its emotions, its cognition... will be reshaped and changed.

Although from the essence of the soul and memory continuity, it is still the same Phoenix, for those familiar with its previous form, it has almost become a completely different new consciousness.

"The so-called complete rebirth of the Phoenix, rather than being a rebirth, is more like the birth of a new consciousness with all the old memories on the remains and ashes of the past."

Galos pondered in his heart: "For the Phoenix individual that chose the rebirth, this is also a kind of death; it has already disappeared."

"If it were me, I would definitely try every possible way to avoid being forced into this kind of rebirth."

"However, this in itself is an ultimate survival means designed for desperate situations, and using it already indicates that there is no way out."

Besides, there are other drawbacks to the Phoenix’s rebirth.

For example, even the instant rebirth with limited uses is not a truly perfect recovery, as each rebirth inevitably loses some memories and knowledge.

Moreover, rebirth is not a passively triggered survival skill.

It requires the Phoenix to actively use it, and if there is an enemy so strong that it can completely surprise it with overwhelming speed, delivering a fatal blow, then the Phoenix will face true and complete death as it won’t have time to initiate rebirth.

But no matter how many drawbacks and limitations exist, they cannot change the fact that rebirth is a divine skill.

The mystery and power of the Phoenix species are all due to the existence of the rebirth talent.

"If I had the opportunity to thoroughly study a Phoenix’s body structure, perhaps I could uncover some secrets of rebirth, and evolve a similar skill through my own talents."

Galos felt that the rebirth talent suited him very well and should be utilized by him.

Dragon Jade can give him a second chance in battle, akin to a second life, without the risks of memory loss or personality change, and is an extremely valuable survival card; however, compared to the Phoenix’s absurd rebirth talent, it is still somewhat inferior.

Additionally, the path of eternal death that he plans to pursue often involves power enhancement closely related to near-death experiences and death insights.

But even with the backing of Dragon Jade, he cannot truly experience death, only getting infinitely close to that state, always lacking a bit of taste.

If he could achieve resurrection through rebirth, then the enhancement effect on the path of eternal death might reach an incredible level.

"The flock leader currently residing in the Mysterious Marsh better truly be a Phoenix."

Galos reined in his somewhat scattered thoughts and refocused on reality.

He said to Iron Dragon Solrog through a Mind Link: "Deploy more elite scout units to spread out and lurk around the perimeter of the Mysterious Marsh, gathering more specific information about this newly risen Map King, and keep a close watch."

He was in no hurry to attack the Mysterious Marsh immediately.

First, the Mysterious Marsh is located in a region near the middle of the wilderness in the Northwest Region, relatively far from the current core territory of the Molten Iron Tribe, requiring crossing the territories of other Map Kings, making long-distance expeditions risky.

Secondly, the number of air force units the Molten Iron Tribe currently has is tight.

The Dragon Group is stationed in the Border Area, and the numbers of the Kola Giant Eagle are also relatively limited, currently mainly tasked with reconnaissance and early warning duties, and if faced with a target with commanding birds and beasts talent, they might be swayed to turn on their own side.

If the opponent is truly a Phoenix, that would indeed be an extremely troublesome adversary.

A Phoenix’s instant explosive power and destructiveness in battles of the same level are inferior to those of an Upper-Rank Dragon, but its survival ability, endurance in prolonged battles, and resilience far exceed the Upper-Rank Dragon by several levels.

If it focuses solely on avoiding battles and fleeing, leveraging its elemental attributes, flight speed, and control over bird flocks, capturing it would be nearly impossible.

To deal with this suspected Phoenix target reliably, Galos needs a more comprehensive strategy and a more favorable timing.