Chapter 271: Slaying the Black Dragon
Chapter 271: Slaying the Black Dragon
Dragon Aura!
The combined aura of the three-headed dragon was formidable, and although limited by the world's rules, it could only reach the late Second Circle. Still, the difference between a single strong man and three was significant, causing Karl to hesitate momentarily.
Under the suppression of the dragon aura, the two white dragons flew towards Karl, their bodies over a hundred meters long.
For creatures of their size, covering the distance of a few meters was but a gentle pounce.
Their sharp dragon claws were naturally formidable divine weapons, capable of tearing apart any Second Circle objects with ease.
Including humans!
Fear Aura!
Karl's eyes narrowed, and a terrifying aura, distinct from the dragon aura, emanated from his body, causing the two white dragons to hesitate slightly.
The nearby air began to distort, alternating between extreme cold and scorching heat dozens of times in an instant.
Second Circle Sorcery – Cold-Hot Rondo!
Having initially specialized in water and later switched to fire, Karl had a deeper understanding of this sorcery, and its power was enhanced.
The rapidly changing temperature was like a massive stone roller, grinding over the two white dragons.
Their tough skin instantly showed signs of cracking, and they let out painful roars.
However, these injuries were not life-threatening.
'With the loosening of the world's rules, the once-powerful sorceries can no longer keep up with the increasing strength of the Divine Affiliates,' Karl thought quickly.
His eyes flashed with determination, and six wraiths howled as they rushed towards the twin dragons.
Soul Curse! The once-invincible wraiths could now only entangle the dragons, struggling to make further progress.
Nevertheless, with these two sorceries obstructing their path, the dragons' momentum was halted, giving Karl the opportunity to strike.
Ten Thousand Buddha Palm – Dragon Subjugation!
A colossal Buddha illusion appeared in the air, its hands forming seals as if to grasp the white dragons like worms.
The terrifying pressure caused the air to stagnate, and fear showed in the eyes of the two dragons.
Third Circle!
Authority of Law!
How could this be? The opponent was far stronger than they had imagined.
Once Karl unleashed his full power, they would have no resistance, and they watched helplessly as the giant hand descended.
Just then, a black shadow appeared abruptly in front of Karl, and a pitch-black, filthy dragon claw reached out, disregarding the spatial distance.
Dragon Claw Hand!
The black dragon seized the perfect moment to strike.
"Roar!"
The dragon claw advanced, accompanied by a roar that shook the soul, penetrating Karl's inner sea of consciousness first.
"Ugh!"
Karl grunted, clenching his fists to block the attack before dealing with the two white dragons.
"Boom!"
The dragon claw and palm seal collided, and both figures retreated.
Seizing the opportunity, the two white dragons pounced, spitting out extreme cold frost and shooting sharp rays from their dragon eyes.
"Puff!"
"Sizzle..."
Strange noises filled the air.
Karl's figure flickered as he retreated, and he even telekinetically summoned a wizard tower to block the attacks.
However, surrounded by a Third Circle dragon and two Second Circle dragons, he continued to fall back.
"Fire!"
With a roar, the air filled with fiery particles, and flames erupted.
Second Circle Sorcery – Inferno Fire!
The sky seemed to turn into a sea of fire, engulfing the three dragons.
Karl's body was also covered in a layer of flames, forming a protective armor.
Second Circle Sorcery – Flame Armor!
He had exhausted his abilities, but against three powerful opponents, he could only delay the inevitable for a brief moment.
The situation remained unchanged.
"Dragon Sever!"
One of the white dragons seized the opportunity, spiraling and transforming into a long snake that coiled around Karl's left leg. With a powerful twist and a burst of extreme cold, it shattered his leg into foam.
"Ah!"
Karl roared in pain, slamming his hand downward with tremendous force.
"Boom!"
The white dragon was sent tumbling, choking on blood, its life force rapidly fading.
The dragon was killed by that single palm strike.
However, its death created an opening for the black dragon, and in the illusory cave, man and dragon collided in mid-air.
"Boom!"
The force rippled.
Karl's body seemed like a porcelain vase filled with cracks, ready to shatter at the slightest touch.
The black dragon froze in mid-air, staring at its chest in disbelief.
"This is..."
"What?"
"Something that could take your life," Karl coughed up blood, taking a deep breath to steady himself.
"If you had been more careful, it wouldn't have been fatal, but now it's too late."
In the past, he was also a Third Circle being, but he was almost killed as soon as he was struck, while the other party was completely unprepared.
"Die!"
Karl pounced, using all his remaining strength to kill the last white dragon, and then wiped his forehead.
"Phew..."
A streak of flame emerged from his brow and instantly transformed into a flame giant, rushing forward and refining the black dragon's body into a mass of essence blood.
Second Circle Sorcery - Flame Giant!
Essence +7
Essence +6
Essence +23
...
As the three dragon-kin died one after another, their primordial power was also devoured by Karl.
In total,
Thirty-six points of essence!
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A gentle breeze blew past the mountain gate and cave entrance, brushing past the burning flames on the ground, and reached the entrance.
The breeze swirled,
And Mewaya's figure quietly appeared.
She looked up at Karl, seated above in the hall, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of surprise, which remained unchanged for a long time.
"You actually killed the Black Dragon?"
"Yes."
Karl lowered his eyebrows:
"I've let you down."
"..." Mewaya pursed her lips, pondering for a moment before speaking:
"After I heard the news, I rushed over, but I only saw the traces left on the battlefield and didn't see you."
"I thought you had fled, but I never expected the Black Dragon to be dead."
Unlike the Creator's high-ranking servant that Karl had killed before, the Black Dragon had Third Circle cultivation.
The Creator didn't emphasize cultivation for his servants; instead, understanding science, technology, and wisdom was the key.
On the technology side,
The Creator's power peaked in the later stages.
Don't be fooled by how easily Karl killed the Creator's high-ranking servant earlier. If the Creator had established a base and perfected his body, he would have been even more challenging to deal with than other deities' high-ranking servants.
"Is that so?"
Karl neither agreed nor disagreed with Mewaya's explanation.
"Regardless, I arrived late and put you in danger. It's my fault." Mewaya spoke earnestly:
"What compensation do you want?"
"..." Karl raised his eyebrows and looked directly at her:
"Your Highness, you might as well just tell me which opponent you want to deal with. It makes me uneasy to see you go through such trouble."
"Heh..." Mewaya chuckled softly and said slowly:
"My father!"
"Duke Ferdinand?" Karl's face lit up with realization: "So it's him!"
This outcome didn't surprise him; the number of opponents Mewaya would go to such lengths to ally against could be counted on one hand.
Duke Ferdinand was a demigod, and although his strength might not have reached the peak of the Third Circle, it wasn't far off.
"Even if we join forces, we don't have much of a chance," Karl said.
"My father was injured in his early years, losing more than half of his divine blood. His strength is far from what you might imagine," Mewaya shook her head.
"With the Moon Goddess's barrier still in place, no matter how strong he was originally, he can now only exert the strength of a late Second Circle at most."
"If we join forces, along with the other servants, we have a great chance of winning!"
Finally, she added, "Karl, I signed the contract with you for this very reason. If we succeed, everything except the body will be yours."
"My father's domain has many good things, like the Great Divine Blessing and top-notch heritage."
"It seems you've made up your mind." Karl remained expressionless: "When?"
"The sooner, the better." Mewaya said, "The longer we wait, the looser the rules of heaven and earth become. If they can accommodate Third Circle power, we won't be able to defeat him even if we join forces."
"Like this..."
"In a year, there will be a gathering of the high-ranking servants to discuss the distribution of believers. My father will also be there. At that time, we can intercept and kill him on the way, and after that..."
Karl's heart skipped a beat.
So generous?
It seemed that Mewaya was determined to get her father's body, willing to pay any price.
"In a year?"
"Yes."
Karl nodded:
"I need some time to recover from my injuries. I should be able to take action in a year."
Although he had killed the Black Dragon, he was also injured, and the wound was not light, making it difficult to heal in a short time.
(End of Chapter)
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