Chapter Summaries

Xiluo brought the rescued Fire Dwarves to Niro City, welcomed them with a victory feast, and divided the recovered spoils among the dragons according to their strength. Challenges over the rewards ended with Koraman defeating Barbara and Allen defeating Ailan, leaving both defeated dragons humiliated.

• Xiluo introduced himself to the Fire Dwarves as Niro City's Guardian Dragon and assigned them to stay in the city for ten years.
• Xiluo distributed gold rewards to the dragons based on his assessment of their strength, and allowed anyone who disagreed to challenge another dragon for a share swap.
• Barbara challenged Koraman, while Ailan challenged Allen, and the dragons postponed the fights until after the victory feast.
• The Fire Dwarves enjoyed the food and baijiu at the feast, then went to rest as the dragons flew outside the city to fight.
• Koraman defeated Barbara, and Allen narrowly defeated Ailan after a prolonged battle.
• Barbara and Ailan lay injured and humiliated while the other dragons commented on their losses and praised the winners' potential.

The dragons discussed the Dragonkind Tournament and its prizes, and Xiluo decided to attend so he could profit from the tournament's betting. He arranged for the Fire Dwarves to make new armor, then learned that Gordon had left Niro City with Abel and several Dragonbeasts.

• Xilian told the dragons about the Dragonkind Tournament, prompting Koraman, Abel, and the others to argue over their prospects.
• Gordon proposed that he and Xiluo would take the top two places in the adolescent division, and Xiluo decided to enter for the betting opportunities.
• The next day, Xiluo visited the Fire Dwarves and advised Gordon to save his gold for tournament bets, but Gordon left to prepare materials for new armor.
• Xiluo promised the Fire Dwarves more wine and commissioned Azmo to forge replacement Dragon Armor, paying sixty thousand gold coins for materials.
• Several days later, Xiluo learned that Gordon had left Niro City with Abel and more than a dozen Dragonbeasts.

Gordon and Abel led more than a dozen Dragonbeasts to Demon Island, where they attacked the halflings and destroyed the harbor defenses. Xiluo followed them in secret and watched as the dragons pushed inland.

• Xiluo learned that Gordon and Abel had left the city with Dragonbeasts, then followed them north in a thundercloud.
• Gordon and Abel flew toward Demon Island, where Gordon planned to destroy the defenses and split the spoils with Abel.
• Gordon attacked the harbor, destroyed an Arcane Cannon, and overwhelmed the halflings with his black flames and strength.
• Abel arrived with the Dragonbeasts and joined Gordon in slaughtering the halflings and advancing inland.
• Xiluo watched the attack from high above and reacted with an indescribably strange expression.

Gordon and Abel conquered Demon Island by destroying the Blood Mist Formations that summoned demons, leaving the island and its surviving Halflings under their control. Xiluo arrived afterward, accepted their claim, and learned the island had mineral deposits he hoped to buy.

• Gordon and Abel led their Dragonbeasts across Demon Island, destroying cities and defeating summoned demons by breaking each Blood Mist Formation.
• After the final battle, Gordon claimed Demon Island for himself, while Abel insisted that the island belonged to both of them.
• Xiluo descended and asked why the young dragons had attacked the island; Gordon agreed to explain after Xiluo acknowledged their ownership.
• Gordon revealed that Demon Island had mineral deposits, and Xiluo eagerly asked what kinds of ore they contained and offered to buy some.

Gordon discovered a silver deposit on Demon Island, and Xiluo negotiated a share in its profits by offering to secure the island and conceal the mine. Gordon then asked Xiluo to find him a powerful Red Dragon mutated bloodline awakening method, including an Ancestral Dragon option, despite having no money to pay for it.

• Gordon ordered the surviving Halflings to serve him, then led Xiluo and Abel to a valley where he uncovered a silver deposit using Black Flame.
• Xiluo warned Gordon and Abel that nearby powers might seize the mine, then offered to claim and garrison Demon Island in exchange for thirty percent of the profits.
• Gordon, Xiluo, and Abel signed a contract giving Gordon fifty percent, Xiluo thirty percent, and Abel twenty percent; Gordon and Xiluo also secretly agreed to prospect for future deposits together and split them equally.
• Gordon asked Xiluo to consult No. 4 about awakening a powerful Red Dragon mutated bloodline, then chose an Ancestral Dragon option despite its 200,000-gold-coin price.
• Gordon pointed out that Xiluo had borrowed money for his equipment and suggested trying to borrow from the Church of the Goddess of Wealth too.

Xiluo and Gordon used their favor with the Church of the Goddess of Wealth to obtain an Earth Core Dragon awakening method, while Xiluo’s secret silver mine on Demon Island steadily increased their wealth. Four years later, Xiluo awakened the Giant Blue Dragon and Thunderclap Dragon bloodlines and reached level 19.

• Gordon showed Xiluo the gold coins he had borrowed by promising the Church of the Goddess of Wealth a future favor, and Xiluo learned that No. 4 had no affordable methods for the strongest dragon bloodlines.
• Xiluo bought the Earth Core Dragon awakening method for Gordon, while Allen failed to borrow money from the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Xiluo encouraged him with frost crystal ores.
• The King of Gerlo granted Xiluo and Viscount Alice ownership of Demon Island, where Halflings mined silver that Xiluo, Gordon, and Abel secretly divided.
• Xiluo helped certain Niro City nobles gain opportunities for dragon transformation, and four years passed as he continued developing his strength.
• Xiluo awakened the Giant Blue Dragon and Thunderclap Dragon bloodlines, bringing his Ancestral Dragon bloodline to 51.9% and his level to 19.

Xiluo reviewed his slow growth and Niro City's finances, then visited the Temple of the Goddess of Wealth to buy materials for his Giant Blue Dragon and Thunderclap Dragon bloodlines. He teased his son Little Pawa about wanting to become a Dragon Rider before flying out of the city to consume the materials.

• Xiluo calculated that four years of growth had brought him to level 19, 26%, reviewed Niro City's income and expenses, and decided to keep some gold in reserve.
• Xiluo watched nine-year-old Little Pawa spar with Allen and was pleased with his son's progress.
• When Little Pawa tried to climb onto his back and declared he would become the world's strongest Dragon Rider, Xiluo pinned him down and told him he would have to defeat him first.
• Xiluo flew to the Temple of the Goddess of Wealth, where Archbishop Xiwel supplied the Giant Blue Dragon and Thunderclap Dragon materials he had requested.
• Xiluo flew to the seafood storage area outside the city and swallowed all the materials.

After eating a vast seafood feast, Xiluo grew stronger and larger, tested his new speed, and compared himself with the Ancient Red Dragon. The next morning, his friends gathered to leave for the Dragonkind Tournament, which would begin in a month.

• Xiluo ate most of the seafood mountain, raising his level progress and bloodline template while growing from 22.6 to 25.5 meters long.
• Xiluo tested his increased strength and flight speed, reaching an estimated 900 kilometers per hour normally and 1,350 in his thundercloud state.
• Xiluo revisited the Ancient Red Dragon through the Dragon Soul Orb and learned it had reached Legendary rank at level 20; he lasted eight minutes against it, up from five.
• Xiluo returned to Niro City and found Gordon, Abel, Koraman, Alicia, and the other dragons astonished by his new size and shoulder streamers.
• Xiluo explained that he had awakened Giant Blue Dragon and Thunderclap Dragon bloodlines, prompting Gordon to lament how difficult it was to catch up.
• Karl told Xiluo that the Dragonkind Tournament would begin in a month and that their group needed to set off.

Xiluo led a group of dragons toward the Dragonkind Tournament after reassuring them that Niro City could defend itself, while Dragon Mother Baili’er arrived and nearly clashed with the Metal Dragons before Xiluo stopped them. At the tournament island, the dragons met their Metal Dragon hosts, who recognized Xiluo and joked about his age and unusual size, while a Frost Titan marched toward Niro City with an army and a treasure meant to nullify Xiluo’s speed.

• Xiluo set aside his worries about the Legendary Frost Titan and prepared to leave Niro City for the Dragonkind Tournament.
• Dragon Mother Baili’er appeared and argued with Trixie and Xilian, while Barbara grew angry at Baili’er’s insults.
• Xiluo struck the ground to end the confrontation, warned the dragons not to cause trouble in his territory, and arranged for Niro City’s leaders to oversee the city during his absence.
• Xiluo led a dozen or so dragons south and reached the tournament island after several days of travel.
• A Frost Titan marched across the sea with a large frost army and vowed to kill Xiluo, relying on an earthen-brown orb to negate his speed.
• The Metal Dragons stationed on the island recognized Xiluo, and the Brass and Copper Dragons joked about his age, size, and possible use of growth drugs.

Xiluo Utrasis and his companions entered the Dragonkind Tournament grounds and registered for the adolescent division after the dragons there recognized his fame and measured his age. Gordon Kenneth registered next, revealing that he was also an exceptionally powerful adolescent dragon, and the chapter ended with nearby dragons reacting warily to him.

• An elderly Gold Dragon welcomed Xiluo Utrasis and his group into the tournament grounds, where Baili'er pointed out a formidable Tungsten-Steel Dragon among the competitors.
• Karl the Softscale Silver Dragon and the Silver Dragon left to visit friends and family, while Xilian the Quicksilver Dragon chose to remain with Xiluo.
• At the registration office, the Bronze Dragon mistook Xiluo for an adult escort, and nearby dragons recognized him by his reputation and unusual titles.
• Xiluo's examination showed he was 30 years old and 25.5 meters long, placing him in the adolescent division; the crowd began discussing betting on his victory.
• The Red Dragon Whelp Gordon Kenneth drove away the spectators and registered after Xiluo, and the examination revealed that Gordon was 32 years old and 20.2 meters long.

Xiluo and the other dragons registered for the qualifiers, where their age, size, and reputations drew attention. At the Northern Archipelago, they watched dragons fight golem soldiers, and Xiluo’s group prepared to see the arrogant Yamu Tifoli enter battle.

• The dragons completed registration, and Ailan took Bosha to the eastern archipelago while Xiluo led the others to the Northern Archipelago.
• Xiluo’s group watched an adolescent white dragon lose to golem soldiers and a cobalt dragon defeat his opponents; the white dragon surrendered and returned his card.
• Gordon challenged the brass dragon’s assessment of Xiluo, but the brass dragon said Gordon was no match for Xiluo.
• The brass dragon called up Yamu Tifoli and Esia Kuer for their qualifier fight, and Yamu flashed Xiluo a provocative smile.
• Yamu began his battle by flying up and diving toward the golems.

Gordon Kenneth stunned the dragons at the qualifying round by destroying all fifteen golems with a massive Hellfire attack. After earning a place among the strongest dragons in the adolescent division, he returned to Xiluo and his companions, while Xiluo worried that Gordon's display would hurt their future betting odds.

• Yamu Tifoli destroyed the golems with his Mountain Iron Dragon strength, then challenged Xiluo to face him in the coming matches.
• Xiluo observed that dragons at level 10 or above generally passed the qualifying round and noticed the Little Black Dragon would likely fail.
• Gordon Kenneth boasted before the crowd, gathered Hellfire, and obliterated all fifteen golems with an enormous explosion.
• The watching dragons marveled at Gordon's power, and the Brass Dragon recorded his qualification and told him the Selection Match would begin in six days.
• Gordon returned to Xiluo and his companions, who praised his performance, while Xiluo silently worried that the display would lower their betting odds.

Xiluo’s group finished the adolescent qualifiers, and he stayed behind to learn about the Selection Match and assess potential opponents. As he prepared to leave, the Brass Dragon offered to sell him a copy of his own strength assessments.

• Baili'er brooded over Gordon and Xiluo’s strength, while the quicksilver dragon hid from her behind Xiluo.
• Xiluo passed the qualifier with a brief display of lightning, and Allen froze all fifteen golems with his Dragon Domain--Ice.
• Abel Badna, Koraman, Alicia, and the other Green Forest dragon whelps easily defeated their golems, while Xiluo advised Sophia Miliai to forfeit.
• After the qualifiers, Xiluo learned from the Brass Dragon how the Selection Match and its betting worked, then recorded his observations of the competitors.
• The Brass Dragon offered to sell Xiluo a copy of his collected strength assessments.

Xiluo bought the Brass Dragon’s notebook of promising adolescent competitors and learned about the powerful Bamu brothers, their Dragon God’s blessings, and the advantages their clan could give them. He also read about wealthy Ruby Dragon Sif Aiya and his own assessment before stopping in shock at Baphomet Gale’s reported size.

• Xiluo paid ten gold coins for the Brass Dragon’s notebook and read that Youlisis Bamu was the adolescent division’s leading favorite, with an SSS rating and a powerful sand-and-fire domain.
• The Brass Dragon explained that Dragon God blessings granted greater growth and described Youlisis’s brother Naifeisi as a Legendary genius with three mutated bloodlines and a Legendary treasure.
• Xiluo paid for more information but learned the Brass Dragon did not know whether Yulis had a Legendary treasure, leaving Xiluo wary of the Metal Dragons’ possible equipment advantages.
• Xiluo read that Sif Aiya was a wealthy, powerful Ruby Dragon with valuable equipment and a history of killing an adult Titan.
• The notebook rated Xiluo SS, praised his potential, and noted that he was too young to match Yulis’s age; Xiluo then reacted with astonishment to Baphomet Gale’s reported 31.8-meter body length.

After studying the tournament roster, Xiluo realized he could profit from dragons whose abilities had been underestimated. He hosted a free feast to learn their names and secretly check their strength, but his gathering was interrupted by an imposing golden dragon.

• Xiluo read the ratings in the roster, noticed that some dragons had concealed their strength, and decided to identify them before the Selection Matches.
• Xiluo brought Gordon, Allen, Abel, Koraman, Alicia, and Sophia together to grill food and invite the adolescent dragons to a free feast.
• Xiluo welcomed arriving dragons, learned their names, and compared them against the roster, discovering several underestimated competitors, including Shalo, Austin, and Charles.
• A golden dragon carrying a huge disk of yellow sand on his back approached Xiluo, followed by several Metal Dragons, drawing the attention of the gathering.

Xiluo hosted a banquet, met the Metal Dragons’ favored contender Youlisis Bamu, and learned more about the powerful dragons competing in the Adolescence division. He used the gathering to invite dragons to join Niro City, but Faraday’s question about receiving humans as food left the recruitment pitch facing an immediate challenge.

• Youlisis Bamu arrived at the banquet, and Xiluo greeted him enthusiastically before the two exchanged food and pleasantries.
• Kaku refused Xiluo’s grilled meat and argued with Abel, whom Xiluo restrained; Youlisis apologized and left with Kaku, Lisi, and Youm.
• Xiluo assessed Youlisis’s companions and noted that several powerful dragons had skipped the banquet, including Sif Aiya and a massive black dragon.
• Xiluo addressed the gathered dragons and invited them to join Niro City, describing it as a prosperous home for dragons.
• Faraday said he was willing to join if Xiluo would provide humans for food, prompting a Metal Dragon to condemn the request.

Xiluo tried to recruit adolescent dragons for Niro City, while the Frost Titan Komir fought the Crimson Flame Dragon King and considered how to deal with Xiluo. After the tournament organizers announced the Selection Match rules, Xiluo prepared to draw lots and place bets.

• Xiluo rejected dragons’ demands to eat elves or receive high salaries, explained Niro City’s rules and benefits, and invited them to decide after the matches.
• Lord Lamos and a Silver Dragon watched Xiluo recruit dragons, and Lamos judged him clever and pragmatic rather than necessarily righteous.
• Komir killed a black dragon, then fought the Crimson Flame Dragon King and lost five thousand Frost Army soldiers before the red dragon escaped.
• After spotting another dragon, Komir worried that Xiluo might be competing in the tournament and debated whether to attack Niro City or preserve his plan to lure Xiluo into a trap.
• An elderly Silver Dragon announced that 837 adolescent dragons would compete for 256 Selection Match places through five random battles, and that betting was open.
• Xiluo woke, heard the announcement, and agreed with a Red Dragon Whelp to go draw lots and place bets.

Xiluo examined the Dragonkind Tournament betting odds and wagered 60,000 gold coins on six lower-ranked dragons he believed were hiding their strength. After drawing lot No. 58, he left the matchups to be announced the next morning.

• Xiluo arrived at the Betting Area with the dragon whelps and read the contestants' odds, which showed him and several other top contenders as near-certain winners.
• The dragon whelps complained about their odds, and Xiluo advised them to spread out their bets and save some gold for the Tournament Match.
• Xiluo reviewed his recorded data and selected four grade D dragons and two grade C dragons as likely underdogs concealing their strength.
• Xiluo placed 10,000 gold coins on each of Amanda, Ashley, Carmen, Carol, Darcy, and Elaine, prompting nearby dragons to marvel at his risky 60,000-gold wager.
• Xiluo drew lot No. 58 and prepared to leave before the organizers announced the matchups after eight the next morning.

Xiluo watched the Selection Matches begin, where the competitors’ equipment and strength differences became clear. When Baphomet Gale faced a Chromium Dragon, Gale destroyed his opponent’s ice breath with what appeared to be an ordinary exhalation, leaving the dragons stunned.

• Xiluo told the other dragons he had bet on low-odds competitors, while Koraman, Alicia, and Gordon described their own bets.
• The Legendary Silver Dragon announced five days of selection matches and began the first round across five battlefields.
• A well-equipped Red Copper Dragon defeated an older Black Dragon, prompting protests that the matches unfairly favored dragons with equipment.
• Baphomet Gale appeared to face a Chromium Dragon, and Xiluo identified Gale as an level 18 Excellence+ Aberrant Tungsten Dragon.
• Gale blew away the Chromium Dragon’s ice breath with a powerful gust, and the watching dragons realized it was ordinary breathing rather than a dragon breath weapon.

After Baphomet Gale defeated the chromium dragon with overwhelming physical strength, Xiluo followed the Red Dragon Whelp’s advice and revealed his power in his match against a silver dragon. He won in seconds with a vast thunderstorm, leaving the watching dragons stunned and Yulis uncertain whether he could defeat him.

• Baphomet Gale seized the chromium dragon and slammed his head into the ground, winning the match as the surrounding dragons reacted with shock.
• Gordon remarked that Baphomet Gale’s physique surpassed Xiluo’s, while Xiluo admitted the comparison and Little White Dragon praised Xiluo’s thunder.
• The Red Dragon Whelp urged Xiluo to fight seriously and display his strength, and Xiluo agreed before transforming into crimson lightning and racing to the battlefield.
• The silver dragon refused to surrender and challenged Xiluo, while the referee started their match.
• Xiluo summoned a massive thunderstorm and struck the silver dragon with Ten Thousand Thunders, defeating her and leaving a huge crater in the sand.
• Yulis admitted he did not know whether he could beat Xiluo, who returned to his companions and asked the Red Dragon Whelp whether he had taken the fight seriously.