The clouds seemed to be ignited by flames, filled with red fire-like light.
The broken Orc army is constantly retreating.
Their front line had completely collapsed, scattered flags and weapons were scattered all over the scorched earth, and their retreat turned into a rout. Nausir Legion was full of momentum, using the Legendary Realm strong men as its blades, and pursued them in the direction where the Orc army collapsed.
Soon, the legion entered an area full of lava ravines and deep pits.
The air temperature here is extremely high, and every breath feels like swallowing fire.
All you see is scorched earth and death. Dark red magma surges in the cracks in the earth. Gray-white particles continue to rise and fall, landing on armor and skin, causing burning pain.
The scene is as silent as purgatory.
If it were not for the protection of the military formation, the radiant heat wave and ubiquitous smoke would be enough to take away the lives of ordinary soldiers in a short period of time.
Most of the grassroots fighters can't even get through this alone.
Within the military formation, they could barely resist the purgatory created by the aftermath of the dragon's breath.
It was when they walked through this place in person that they realized more deeply what happened to the previous Orc Legion.
A Calamity-like destruction.
There are countless char-like traces left on the ground, some shapes are distorted to resemble the human form of the past, and some are completely unrecognizable from their original appearance.
Even the most tenacious of elites.
As I walk through this scorched earth purgatory and smell the smell of death and sulfur, I can't help but look up and look up at the giant dark shadow still hanging high in the sky.
The dragon is still there.
The huge body covered the sky, casting a shadow over the earth, and the body seemed to contain the power to destroy everything.
Red Iron Dragon felt the gaze after gaze.
Some are in awe, some are fearful, some are grateful, and some are simply shocked by the power.
But he has become accustomed to this and is indifferent to it.
While he was watching the surface and surroundings to confirm that there were no other abnormal fluctuations on the battlefield, he was meditating in his mind and reviewing the previous battles.
"The actual combat performance of this form is truly outstanding."
he thought.
Deep Frost Tyrant is a good whetstone.
Chromium Dragon's fighting style is fierce and cunning, especially in close combat. It is extremely threatening. If it were other Destiny Rank, even Destiny Dragon of the same race, they would inevitably suffer under his fangs.
At the same time.
This battle allowed Garos to clearly verify the various effects of Ashen Annihilation Form.
"Taken together, it is indeed much better than Sky-Rending Form."
He is not denying the value of Sky-Rending Form.
Its speed and mobility are irreplaceable in specific tactical scenarios, but when combined with its pure destructive power, Ashen Annihilation Form is undoubtedly superior when it comes to suppression and finishing effectiveness.
What made Garos most satisfied was that after his Dragon Breath hit Chromium Dragon head-on, the battle was basically over.
Chromium Dragon If he didn't escape in the end, given his condition at the time, if he was hit again, he would most likely die here completely.
Even the body may not be intact.
You know, Destiny Dragon's physical attributes are not much worse than him.
Chromium Dragon's own defense is not weak, and Deep Frost Tyrant is the best among them, but even so, it cannot withstand Ashen Annihilation Breath at all.
"If it was the previous normal, or Sky-Rending Form----"
Garos estimated in his mind.
He estimated that he might have to turn on Shining Form to cause serious damage to Deep Frost Tyrant.
And even so, he still needs to withstand considerable damage in close combat. He cannot be as calm as he is now. It will be a hard battle and he can still win in the end, but the price will never be small.
Looking back on this battle, he was able to handle it with ease throughout.
That is, in the middle of the battle, he wanted to verify Ashen Annihilation Form's performance in close combat and took the initiative to close the distance. This gave Chromium Dragon some opportunities to leave some scars on his body.
And these scars are so shallow that they don't even really affect his actions.
The conclusion of the test is also very clear.
Ashen Annihilation Form's close combat power is indeed weaker than before, but it is far from a weakness.
Although defense, reaction speed, strength, etc. have been reduced, they are still maintained at a high level.
This is a completely acceptable price.
Claude must be convinced of this.
The other end, Chromium Dragon, was probably desperately reviewing the situation when he was escaping, trying to find a way to deal with him, but Garos didn't think the other side could find any real breakthrough.
In fact.
If Garos keeps a good distance from the beginning, and presses Chromium Dragon's living space through breath and Dragon Aura Bomb without haste, steadily reducing its status...
He even had a chance to win this battle without getting hurt.
To defeat opponents of the same level without injury, this often requires a huge gap between the two.
And Ashen Annihilation Form gave him this possibility.
"It's a pity that the mutated form cannot exist for long."
Garos sighed in his heart.
He has thought about this question many times.
"As time goes by, it will be directly adapted and corrected by my body. Even if I actively consume Mutation Value to maintain it, I can only slow down the process, but cannot completely interrupt it."
His body regards the abnormal state as some kind of deviation that needs to be restored to normal.
Just like the immune system removes foreign objects, it relentlessly drags it back to its original track.
It should be an advantage, but in this case, it becomes a limitation.
Garos stared thoughtfully into the distance, the light in his eyes flickering.
What he wants most now is to be able to retain the mutated form he wants and quickly switch between it during battle.
For example, he would first use Sky-Rending Form to widen the distance at extreme speed, then switch to Ashen Annihilation Form from a safe position to bombard him with all his heart. When the enemy paid a heavy price and was covered with bruises and finally approached, he would then cut into a powerful melee mutated form in seconds to give him a head-on blow.
to this extent.
It is difficult for anyone to refrain from targeting him.
"How can we retain the mutated form and make it controllable to a certain extent?"
Garos has thought about this problem many times.
If he only relies on his own Adaptive Evolution, he won't have a very good idea.
After all, this is the instinctive mechanism of the body and is not completely controlled by subjective will. Whether you can obtain relevant characteristics in the next evolution depends entirely on your own luck, and there is no guarantee.
However, besides your own Adaptive Evolution, there is another possibility.
"Slaughter Archdemon, Abaddon condensed into Tear of Immortality."
Garos's thoughts drifted back to the original battle with Slaughter Archdemon.
Slaughter Archdemon can switch between different forms freely.
Sometimes it's violent like Beast, sometimes it's mysterious like a shadow. Every transition is extremely smooth, as if the form is just a coat it changes at will.
"When promoted to Destiny Rank, by absorbing Tear of Immortality, there is a certain probability that all the characteristics of the original owner, or the prototype of Divine Power, will be condensed into its own characteristics system."
This is the knowledge recorded in the inheritance.
The feature system of Abaddon is undoubtedly shaped around fast switching states.
Moreover, every time it changes its form significantly, it will also gain an increase in attributes. If he can obtain similar characteristics, there will be a greater chance of making the altered form controllable to a certain extent.
"The inheritance of this trait is almost entirely a matter of luck."
"And my luck----"
"It's actually pretty good."
In other words, anyone who can reach Crown Rank will have good luck.
After reaching a certain level, this kind of luck can even be called luck, which is inevitable due to the convergence of many factors.
Those who can survive are the darlings of fate.
Reinhart who was defeated and conquered by him, Giant King who was killed by him, etc., even when they did not meet him, they were all brave and diligent, as if the whole world revolved around him.
Garos's luck is definitely not low.
Lucky Messenger's blessing also added fuel to his fire.
The direct acquisition of Ashen Annihilation Form in the second mutation is proof. Even the tear of Abaddon was obtained previously. The characteristic direction it represents happens to be highly consistent with the polymorphic transformation, which is also a potential proof.
Phew!
The sound of dragon wings pushing away the air came closer and closer, bringing with it a slight disturbance of airflow.
Garos gathered his divergent thoughts, raised his head, and saw Green Dragon Seroel waving his wings and approaching him.
She did not follow the legion to pursue Orc Legendary Realm, but turned back.
Green Dragon's wings stretched out, drawing an elegant arc in the air, and gradually approached, moving unhurriedly, like a green leaf held up by the wind.
She hovered beside Garos, swinging her tail tip to sweep away the ashes floating in front of her eyes.
"Wonderful performance, yes, like a performance, not a battle."
"Red Emperor Pale Star, Destroyer of All Things."
She repeated the name Garos shouted on the battlefield, with the corners of her mouth raised slightly.
"Your declaration - it sounds like a complete Evil Dragon giving a victory speech, rather than a lawful dragon fighting for the order of the continent."
There was a hint of teasing in her tone, but there was no malice in it.
"Tell me earlier that you like this style, and I can improve it for you."
Seroel continued, "For example, I am Calamity. Flame, scorched earth, doomsday dusk, etc. can rhyme more completely and have a full sense of oppression."
Garos's head turned slightly and his eyes fell on her.
"Ashen Annihilation Form will have some subtle effects on my personality."
He said, "Just like now, I tend to release and destroy, and want to turn everything into ashes, and this tendency will penetrate into my expression, making me more ---- flamboyant than usual."
Seroel blinked his eyes and answered unceremoniously, "It can also be said to be arrogant."
"It's just superficial arrogance." Garos did not deny it, adding, "I know what I am doing, and it only happens when the mutation happens not long ago. As time goes by, the impact will gradually decrease."
"I know."
Seroel nodded lightly, "After your first mutation, the entire dragon became sharper. I discovered it at that time, but this time it was just completely confirmed."
"However, your background has not changed."
She paused and her tone became more serious.
"That's actually a good thing."
"Huh?"
Garos looked at her, tilted his head, waiting for her next words.
"The times and the world are changing, and we cannot remain static."
Seroel explained, "Your character has not changed, but just the change in expression is enough to make the enemy confused."
"Anyone who wants to target you is probably having a headache right now."
"They don't know which style to base their strategies on, the sharp blade, or the Ender of All Things that shouts destruction."
"An unpredictable opponent is far more dangerous than a strong opponent with a fixed style."
Garos nodded slightly, agreeing with this judgment.
"It makes sense."
"The surface disturbances don't matter. I don't resist changes that have little impact on the overall situation. Expressing the same will in different forms and in different ways can make those who secretly observe me pay more attention.
"Exactly."
The corners of Green Dragon's mouth were slightly raised, revealing a row of fine, smooth teeth.
"So----"
Her tone suddenly became narrowed.
"Can I expect that one day your mutation will bring you a completely new performance?"
"For example, instead of shouting about the end of all things and granting you destruction," instead, he whispered softly and tenderly, saying things like "Let me warm your heart."
Garos:"----"
He was silent for a few breaths, then slowly turned his head in another direction, no longer looking at Seroel.
Seroel let out a low dragon roar and smiled.
However, she did not continue to pursue this topic.
After laughing, her expression calmed down and she said seriously, "I won't tease you anymore, let's get down to business."
"The war was so loud this time, Nausir launched a full-scale counterattack, and you directly defeated Bloodskull Legion who was entrenched in Blackstone Wasteland. Their chief spent a few lives before reluctantly retreating. The price paid was not small."
"However, Saint Realm of Cantum never showed up."
Her tone became serious. "This is not like Orc's style."
"Those guys, logically speaking, even if they know that they are at a disadvantage, they will rush forward and fight Immortal One of Nausir. At least they will not be as silent as they are now, and they will not even leak a breath."
Garos's self-light condensed slightly.
When the previous battle was going on, his attention was not entirely focused on the destruction or the battle with Chromium Dragon. He always kept a part of his mind, alert to the Saint Realm who might show up at any time.
However, it is like fighting wits with the air.
Until Bloodskull Legion collapsed, until Deep Frost Tyrant escaped, until the battlefield entered the pursuit phase, Saint Realm showed no sign of appearing.
"Like the calm before the storm."
Garos thought for a moment and said, "The sea surface is as calm as a mirror, but the undercurrent is already turbulent. Orc must be brewing something."
Saint Realm doesn't take action.
Either they are waiting for a specific moment, a node that they think is enough to reverse the situation, or they are preparing something beyond conventional means that can change the direction of the entire war.
Either way, it means that the next confrontation will be more dangerous.
"I thought so too."
Seroel nodded and said in a serious tone, "So, don't be intoxicated by the momentary victory, Garos, you are too eye-catching now. Although I like it, there are probably many insects or beasts who already hate you to the bone."
"I understand."
Red Iron Dragon said with a steady voice, "No matter what the situation, I will put my life first. Victory is important, but living is more important."
"That's good."
After Seroel finished speaking, he changed the topic and said, "One more thing, Claude is not dead."
"This Chromium Dragon is crazy, but crazy people are often the most unpredictable."
"When Orc entrusted him, I probably didn't expect that this guy would switch sides so decisively on the spot, completely ignoring Cantum Saint Realm's anger, and not caring about any conventional constraints."
"He is indeed a danger."
Garos nodded slowly.
At this time, Seroel looked at him, his eyes sweeping over his huge body.
Seroel looked at him and noticed that his Star-Self Head still existed, so he blinked in confusion.
"Why haven't you returned to normal?"
She asked, "And why is your head spinning all the time? You don't even blink, why don't your eyes dry?"
Red Iron Dragon's main head turned around, revealing a row of staggered sharp teeth.
"I'm watching the fleeing prey."
"Now, it's on its own."
Hidden danger?
As for Orc, he also needs to consider the danger of the Saint Realm. While Deep Frost Tyrant was the enemy of Elf, he actually attacked Orc and personally knocked down his own backer.
Garos is not ready to let him go.
But, do you want to kill this Chromium Dragon?
Garos is more inclined to capture and tame it.
This is not impossible.
Character determines destiny.
If Lord of Thunder is such a fierce character with grand ideals and firm will, even if his level is one level lower than him, Garos will not try to tame him. If he becomes an enemy, he must be killed.
However, Deep Frost Tyrant Claude's personality is far from heroic.
Although he has the title of tyrant, he has nothing to do with the role of king.
In Garos's eyes, this Chromium Dragon is more like a vicious dog.
Vicious dogs can be tamed.
The Infinite Gluttony Psychosis he suffers from is a relatively common Dragonkin mental illness. Like Spell-Addiction Psychosis, the corresponding treatment process is recorded in the inheritance, and it is not very troublesome.