A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 487: Chapter 352: Unifying the Northwest, Targeting the Mad King (Part 2)

The torrential rain fell violently, but as it approached a certain range around her, it was instantly vaporized by the extreme heat, forming a white steam curtain that was vibrant and spectacular.

This did not obscure her, but rather highlighted her as a deity born of fire.

Magnificent and splendid, unlike anything of the mortal world.

"It truly is the first time I’ve seen you with my own eyes, and your beauty astounds me."

Galos frankly acknowledged the Phoenix’s beauty, not withholding his praise.

This compliment came from the heart.

"Very well, mighty Giant Dragon, I’m starting to appreciate you a little. Perhaps we can attempt a harmonious coexistence?"

Receiving sincere praise, the Phoenix’s mood visibly improved, and the flames around her brightened a bit.

She gently shook her body, then said, "Look, this wilderness is vast enough."

"We can each develop separately, without interfering with each other, how about that?"

The Red Iron Dragon opposite her looked formidable and gave her a good initial impression; she did not want unnecessary conflict with such a powerful neighbor.

"Alright."

Galos slightly nodded his massive head, agreeing to the proposal.

But then, he changed the subject, saying, "However, before confirming this harmonious coexistence, I have a small request, which I hope you’ll agree to."

The Phoenix tilted her beautiful head and asked, "What request? Go ahead and tell me."

Raindrops shattered upon hitting the Red Iron Dragon’s hard Scale Armor. He bared his mouth in a smile that seemed somewhat menacing to the Phoenix, and calmly said, "Very simple."

"I know that the Phoenix clan is endowed with the talent of Nirvana rebirth."

"I am very curious about it... so, I would like to witness the legendary Firebird Nirvana with my own eyes."

Upon hearing this, the Phoenix was momentarily stunned, as if she hadn’t heard clearly.

Immediately, boundless anger replaced her previous slight joy, and the flames around her soared, the temperature rising sharply.

"Rude! Audacious!"

Her voice became sharp: "This is not a request at all!"

"This is a blatant provocation! A declaration of war against me!"

Nirvana is her strongest talent, and she would not use it unless necessary, even an ordinary Nirvana would cause her to lose part of her memories and knowledge.

"It seems we have a small problem between us."

The Red Iron Dragon shook his head regretfully.

In his eyes, all the gentleness and admiration faded instantly, replaced by a rising dangerous gaze.

Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar!

As if responding to their leader’s will, the Dragons let out deafening roars.

They immediately flapped their wings and charged at the Phoenix first.

The Phoenix raised its head and let out a loud, clear tweet.

In an instant, a dark sky filled with fierce eagle-like beasts and demons, like a commanded army, screeched sharply and flooded towards the charging Dragons like a tidal wave, engulfing their figures in a sea of wings and claws.

"King to king, general to general."

The Red Iron Dragon’s voice penetrated the tumultuous battlefield, saying, "Come, beautiful Firebird, dance before me, let me experience firsthand if your strength matches your beauty."

As he spoke, the surface of the Red Iron Dragon’s body suddenly erupted with dazzling golden lightning.

Amidst the crackling electric snakes entwining, his body swelled visibly, his muscles bulging, becoming more powerful and robust, filled with an explosive sense of Power, the ends of his Dragon Wings surging with tangible dark red Fiery Flames.

Then, he merely seemed to lightly flap those wings.

Boom!!!

The enormous, stout body of the Red Iron Dragon vanished instantly from the spot, leaving only the slowly expanding contour of a sonic boom cloud.

He approached the Phoenix at a speed that defied visual capture, and the thunderous, sky-tearing sonic boom only resounded after he had moved, shaking the entire battlefield.

A fierce wind carrying icy rain rushed toward her, and the Phoenix’s pupils suddenly contracted.

She dared not to be careless at all, her splendid wings flapping with all their might, stirring up a storm of scorching heat, instantly evaporating vast areas of torrential rain into a white, obscuring steam curtain.

At the very moment this steam curtain formed.

The terrifying Dragon Shadow had already shattered the sound barrier, ferociously crashing in.

In a split second, the Phoenix demonstrated agility matching her gorgeous appearance, responding swiftly by flapping her wings upwards to climb sharply.

Galos’s Dragon Claw grazed past her tail feathers.

"Arrogant Giant Dragon! You will pay for your ignorance!"

The Phoenix elegantly spun amid the rising fire clouds and steam, narrowly dodging the Dragon’s strike, while her claws ignited with Fiery Flame so intense it seemed tangible.

—The Claw of Destruction!

Her claws then harshly scraped across the back Scale Armor of the Red Iron Dragon!

However, the expected scene of torn scales and bleeding flesh did not occur.

What her claws encountered was an extremely resistant sensation, ultimately only leaving deep crack marks on those thick scales, unable to reveal the flesh beneath.

As for the Fiery Flame on her claws, potent enough to melt gold and iron.

Against the Red Iron Dragon, who possessed ultimate fire resistance, it essentially caused no effective harm.

Clang!

Missing an attack and enduring a counter, Galos’s Dragon Wings suddenly extended like a giant blade, exploiting the enormous inertia brought by the previous charge, executing a powerful spin slash that was unmatched by his massive body.