"Want to see me transform?"
"Big Brother Jonathan, you saved my brother, so of course."
As he spoke, Wharton took off his shirt, revealing a muscular physique. Every muscle was firm and well-defined.
With a loud shout, a greenish-blue glow appeared on his skin. A moment later, dragon scales covered his entire body.
Horns emerged from his forehead, and a green dragon tail swished behind him, gleaming in the sunlight.
"So this is the Azure Dragon Transformation. It really is impressive."
Jonathan looked him over in silence, then said, "Come at me. Let me see what you can do."
Hillman said, "Young Master Wharton, Lord Jonathan is willing to give you some pointers. There's no need to hesitate. He's far stronger than your teachers at the academy."
"Big Brother Jonathan, watch out!"
Out of courtesy, Wharton gave him a warning, then turned into a green blur and shot toward Jonathan.
"Dragonblood Warriors are the most balanced of the Four Ultimate Warriors. Your speed is no worse than that of a peak eighth-rank warrior."
Jonathan dodged again and again, moving like a specter. Wherever he went, he left an afterimage, almost like a clone.
Wharton attacked with his War Blade one moment and lashed out with his tail the next. Several times, he almost managed to hit Jonathan.
Jonathan smiled faintly. Suddenly, black light surged around him, and Wharton lost sight of him.
In the next instant, Jonathan appeared behind Wharton and struck him with a palm. Several of his green scales shattered.
Wharton was sent flying several meters.
"That's enough."
Wharton got to his feet, his transformation fading. He let out a long breath. "Big Brother Jonathan, I heard that you're as famous as my brother. Is his strength about the same as yours now?"
"Let me think. He should