That Counts Too

"The outcome of the battle has been decided. There is no need to waste any more time."

As the Ancient Dragon Projection finished speaking, the massive curled horns atop its head stopped glowing.

Hearing this, Li Miao hurriedly lowered the Saint's Fire Pot in his hands.

The Ancient Dragon Projection before them was clearly not some mindless monster. Having foreseen the outcome of the battle, it presumably did not wish to waste any more time on a pointless fight.

It was best to save his trump cards if he could. That way, they could continue exploring for a while longer. After all, dawn was still far away.

After hearing that, Landfall let out a long breath and fiercely wiped the meteor dust from his face.

"Fuck, bosses with fully intact self-awareness are hard to fight. I almost got myself killed!"

"Looks like another battle with no drops. This is unbearable..."

Landfall knew his own limits well. It was only because Li Miao, that outstanding meat shield, had been constantly sharing the pressure beside him.

If he had faced the Ancient Dragon Projection alone, he truly would not have stood much of a chance.

"You two, please sit and talk."

The dragon scales around the Ancient Dragon Projection's wings glimmered, and two chairs rose from the black obsidian.

"Thank you."

Li Miao lifted his visor but did not remove his helmet, then sat down on an obsidian chair.

Landfall, meanwhile, simply collapsed into his chair, looking completely spent.

"How should we address you?"

Li Miao raised his head and looked at the towering dragon head.

"I am merely a projection of the main body and have no name of my own."

"However, blessed by the Flame of the Long Night Kindling, I was granted the name Lanluoto."

The Ancient Dragon Projection's