The Blade of Snow Soul became a vessel for carrying the rules, transforming into a sword whose blade burned with an eternal flame.
"Burning Sword!"
Russell gave this sword of the Flame Rule a name.
It was not the Shadowflame Dragon itself, merely a vessel the Shadowflame Dragon used as an anchor, but it had also become part of the rules. Without this vessel, the Shadowflame Dragon would completely sink into the rule world of flame.
Now, anchored by the Burning Sword, the Shadowflame Dragon could break free from the rule world of flame and live safely in the real world.
Just like the Free Ancient Dragon Saiban, and just as it had lived before at Shadowflame Volcano.
However.
The Shadowflame Dragon had now become the incarnation of rules and advanced into a Flame Ancient Dragon. Following Vengeance, Dream, and Freedom, it was the fourth Ancient Dragon of the Dragon Sleep Continent—and the most powerful in immediate combat strength.
That was because the rules of flame were naturally suited for battle, especially in this world where ice and fire stood opposed.
"Russell!" The newly born Flame Ancient Dragon gazed deeply at Russell.
"Shadowflame!" Russell gazed back at him.
Although a few near-disastrous accidents had occurred during the advancement, the final outcome was perfect.
Russell had not been assimilated by the rules, nor had the Shadowflame Dragon been imprisoned within the rule world. With the Burning Sword, the birth of the Flame Ancient Dragon avoided the sinking and loss suffered by the Vengeful Ancient Dragon.
With a casual wave of his hand.
The Burning Sword turned into a cluster of flames and slowly descended onto Russell's head, where it condensed into a Flame Crown. Flowing fire traced the clear outline of a crown, dazzling and radiant.
Then the Flame Ancient Dragon,