The two divine beasts separated.
After rolling several times across the ground, the Iron-Eating Beast left a trail of blood behind it before struggling to its feet in a sorry state.
No one knew how many bloody holes the Thousand-Eyed Red-Backed Tentacle Dragon's jointed limbs had pierced into its body.
Worse still, those jointed limbs could secrete a deadly poison. The Iron-Eating Beast had already been poisoned.
Given enough time, even if the Thousand-Eyed Red-Backed Tentacle Dragon did not kill it, the poison would claim its life.
The Thousand-Eyed Red-Backed Tentacle Dragon was in no hurry to attack. It had already seen that the Iron-Eating Beast was at the end of its tether.
"Iron-eater, let's see what tricks you have left!"
"You boast that your flesh is impervious to blades and spears, yet under my attacks, you're nothing but paper."
"Before long, my poison will make you pass out!"
"Then I'll slowly gnaw your body apart, hahaha."
"And of course, in the end, this territory will be mine too."
The Iron-Eating Beast let out a roar and demanded angrily, "What good does that do you?"
"The wasteland is so vast. Why must you steal my territory!?"
The Thousand-Eyed Red-Backed Tentacle Dragon burst into laughter. "Hahaha, who told you to occupy such a treasure land?"
"A divine iron ore vein—many humans are looking for such a thing."
"You refuse to trade with humans, but I'm more than willing to."
So this Thousand-Eyed Red-Backed Tentacle Dragon had come for the divine iron ore vein as well.
And from what it implied, it seemed quite willing to strike a deal with humans.
The Iron-Eating Beast panted heavily and gave a muffled snort. "You despicable bastard, don't think I don't know what you're planning!"
"Humans are all cunning. Do you think they'll fall for