The Flood Dragon had already suffered a lightning strike drawn down by Jade Startle and was in poor shape. Now, struck by the Universe Ring, the scales on his forehead shattered at once. With a mournful cry, he spilled dragon blood into the sea and sank with the currents toward the seabed.
This time, the Flood Dragon was dazed, his survival instinct alone keeping him from losing consciousness. That blow had felt as though it had been meant to slay a dragon.
"Mooo!"
Though he did his utmost to hold it in, the intense pain forced a low howl from the Flood Dragon.
Every muscle and bone in his body felt as though it had fallen apart, yet his dragon body still pushed through the water below, swimming desperately away from shore and fleeing into the deep sea.
Come save me! Hurry up and save me! Where the hell have you gone, you bastard-
Though he roared inwardly in terror, the Flood Dragon dared not actually cry out. His injuries might not have been that severe, but this time, his fear was very real!
A buzzing vibration filled the Flood Dragon's entire mind, even his thoughts, as though that strange golden ring were about to strike again-
Meanwhile, Stoneborn's heart was beating faster than ever. He could also feel Senior Gray, perched on his head, whose heart was pounding against his skull.
The boy and the marten had struck and run, not daring to look back and see what had become of the Flood Dragon.
Judging by that mournful cry, though, he probably wasn't doing very well.
The Wind-Fire Wheels certainly did not disappoint Stoneborn and Hui Mian. In the blink of an eye, the coast was far behind them. A little later, even the sea had vanished from sight.