You actually know my name?
Orsted's expression changed slightly, and his gaze instantly sharpened.
"Of course," Rudeus said calmly, "After all, he is the second-ranked Dragon God among the Seven Great Powers."
Orsted frowned slightly.
"Did you cause the explosion just now?"
"It's just a minor Advanced Rank spell—[ Hellfire Fireball ]."
"How could a mere Advanced Rank spell have such power? You're lying!"
Orsted frowned, but the young man before him showed no sign of flinching; he didn't seem to be lying at all.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly spoke:
Do you... know about " Man-God "?
Upon hearing this, even Rudeus's expression turned serious.
The following conversation could easily escalate into a fight if things go wrong.
If he could, he would naturally not want to clash with the Dragon God.
After all, their ultimate goals are the same.
The Dragon God's goal is to kill the Man-God to avenge his parents.
Rudeus, too, sought to kill Man-God.
However, the Dragon God sometimes went too far in his pursuit of this goal.
The words " Man-God " and "god" were almost taboo to him.
If the following conversation goes wrong in the slightest, it could very well lead to another bloody conflict.
"Before answering this question, I have a request."
What request?
"When I answer next, I hope you can let me finish speaking."
Rudeus paused, then looked directly at the Dragon God.
"Don't launch a sudden attack."
Upon hearing this, the Dragon God's expression was complex. After pondering for a moment, he slowly said:
I'll decide based on the situation.
"..."
Rudeus's lips twitched slightly.
What's the difference between this answer and no answer?
He shook his head helplessly.
"All right."
"I... know about Man-God, but--"
Swish!
Before he could finish speaking...
A blur of motion suddenly tore through the air!
The Dragon God suddenly sprang into action, unleashing a hand chop imbued with terrifying power, aimed straight for Rudeus's vital chest and abdomen!
"You fucking--"
Rudeus's pupils contracted sharply.
In his haste, he forcibly activated the defensive shield.
boom!
A terrifying impact erupted suddenly.
The defensive shield trembled violently, and Rudeus used the recoil to retreat dozens of meters, his feet carving two deep tracks in the ground.
"You stinky old dragon!"
Rudeus regained his balance and immediately began to curse.
"I said I know about Man-God, but I have absolutely nothing to do with their Human God Apostle! Can't you even let me finish what I'm saying?!"
"Oh."
Orsted a cold laugh.
Would Human God Apostle admit to being Human God Apostle?
He slowly moved his wrists, his eyes cold.
I have my own judgment.
"Use whatever means you have."
"I'd love to see what benefits the Man-God have given you."
"..."
Rudeus's lips twitched.
What a stubborn dragon!
It seems he won't listen to anything I say.
Since that's the case...
Then we'll have to settle things with our fists!
Since words alone won't convince you...
Rudeus's eyes suddenly sharpened.
"Then let's settle things with our fists!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
He grabbed the hem of the robe and flung it outwards!
call--
The pristine white robes instantly transformed into countless particles of light, dissipating in mid-air like stardust.
Form Transformation--
[ The End ]!
Arrive!
boom!
In an instant, a terrifying aura erupted from Rudeus's body!
Strength and speed both increased by 500%!
Feeling the surging power within him, Rudeus's lips slowly curled into a smile.
"That's more like it."
Behind him, Roxy was initially still trembling with fear, not daring to make any rash moves.
But when she sensed the terrifying aura suddenly emanating from Rudeus, her fear was gradually suppressed by an inexplicable sense of security.
At this moment, Rudeus had changed into a black bodysuit with gold patterns, and wide-legged trousers.
Simple yet extremely imposing, exuding the aura of a powerful figure.
His handsome face, seemingly sculpted by a god, combined with his firm and explosive muscle lines, showed absolutely no sign of the frailty of a traditional magician.
Orsted's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Oh?"
"Interesting."
"Just by taking off a piece of clothing, his aura completely changed."
His gaze turned slightly cold.
"This must be the work of Man-God, right?"
"You Man-God-- "
Rudeus was too lazy to explain any further.
Take a step!
boom!
The ground instantly shattered.
His figure shot out like a cannonball, appearing in front of the Dragon God in the blink of an eye.
The fist's power is solid and concentrated!
boom--!
To Orsted, it looked like nothing more than a regular straight punch.
Therefore, he chose the most conventional defense method.
Cross your arms and block!
The next second--
Click!
The sound of bones shattering suddenly rang out.
Orsted's pupils contracted.
What happened?
"His attack... it actually managed to penetrate my Dragon Saint Battle Aura?"
At this moment, he finally abandoned his previous posture of observation and research.
This young man is definitely not simple!
"That last strike could have pierced your chest."
Rudeus clenched his fist, a half-smile playing on his lips.
"But guess why I didn't do that?"
Orsted's eyes were cold.
"Because you can't kill me."
"It's just a bluff."
"Hehe."
Rudeus smiled.
"Is this just a bluff...?"
"Why don't you just try it and see?"
" Dragon God!"
boom!
Both of them vanished at the same time!
The next moment--
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Fists collided violently with flesh.
A deafening roar echoed through the valley, and blood splattered from time to time.
At the same time, the green light flashing around their bodies indicated that their injuries were healing at an astonishing rate.
This battle is far from over.
Roxy gripped the staff she had just received tightly, her nerves taut as she stared ahead.
She knew it very well.
If I were to intervene rashly, not only would I be unable to help, but I would most likely become a burden to Rudeus.
not to mention...
There was still one person present who hadn't made a move.
Roxy's gaze slowly shifted to the corner.
There stood a woman dressed in a black robe and wearing a white mask.
She remained eerily quiet throughout.
mystery.
Weird.
It's impossible to tell what she's thinking.
Roxy instinctively became more alert.
That woman...
He is definitely an extremely dangerous and powerful individual!
"Tsk!"
In the midst of the fierce battle, the Dragon God knocked Rudeus back with a single punch, and his expression gradually turned grim.
"What a troublesome guy."
He stared at Rudeus, his eyes filled with astonishment and doubt.
"It's unbelievable that a magician could possess such strong physical abilities."
"What magician?"
Rudeus rubbed his fist.
"I am the Demon Swordsman!"
"Isn't it normal for a swordsman to have such physical abilities?"
Orsted was taken aback.
"And where is your sword?"
"..."
Seeing that the other party had fallen silent.
"Never mind."
"It doesn't matter."
He slowly raised his head, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
"This farce should end now."
Orsted's expression turned serious.
The next moment--
" The Rear Dragon Gate opens!"
boom!
The space suddenly trembled.
A massive, illusory image of a dragon gate suddenly unfolded behind Orsted.
In an instant, countless pure magical energies surged into his limbs and bones like a tide!
boom--!
The Dragon God's aura suddenly surged!
"Finally willing to use their trump card?"
Rudeus narrowed his eyes slightly.
Although he spoke casually, he kept a close eye on the woman in black robes, and a new plan was already forming in his mind.
Just as Rudeus was pondering, Orsted had already made his move!
Bring your palms together.
Terrifying magical power was frantically condensing and compressing!
Sizzle sizzle--
Blinding arcs of electricity danced wildly between his palms, eventually transforming into a terrifying aura of destruction.
"[ Thunder Dragon's Heavenly Punishment ]!"
Accompanied by a furious roar.
boom!!!
A colossal phantom of a thunder dragon descended from the sky, gradually solidifying, and with an overwhelming and terrifying force, slammed fiercely towards Rudeus!
However...
Rudeus, however, stood rooted to the spot, completely still.
He didn't even blink.
The next moment--
Boom!!!
The deafening explosion echoed throughout the entire valley!
The earth trembled violently.
A cloud of dust billowed into the sky, instantly obscuring everyone's view.
Orsted withdrew his hand, his expression returning to calm.
" Nanahoshi, the problem has been solved."
"Let's go."
After saying that, he turned and prepared to leave.
"Wait a moment, Dragon God."
Nanahoshi Shizuka suddenly spoke.
"He... seems to still be alive."
"What?"
Orsted paused in his steps.
Suddenly turned around!
However, the next moment, his pupils suddenly contracted.
The smoke and dust cleared.
Those standing there, how can they be considered "still alive"?
It is clearly --
Completely unharmed!
"You..."
For the first time, the Dragon God truly showed a look of shock.
What kind of monster is it?
"Why... was he completely unharmed?"
Rudeus remained calm, as if the devastating attack he had just unleashed had never happened.
He walked step by step toward the Dragon God.
Along the way, a huge boulder blocked their path.
Rudeus didn't even take a detour.
His body passed right through the rubble!
as if...
It doesn't exist in this world at all.
This scene left everyone present speechless.
[ Emotion Points +1000, from the Dragon God ]
[ Emotion Points +1000, from Nanahoshi Shizuka ]
[ Emotion Points +1000, from Roxy ]
"This spell is called [ Intangibility ]."
Rudeus shrugged.
"It's just a small trick, it has no real power."
"Impossible!"
The Dragon God roared.
"Such magic doesn't exist in this world!"
"You're just scared."
Rudeus's lips curled into a slight smile.
"So..."
"Now it's my turn."
The words were finished.
Rudeus crossed his hands and quickly made a strange hand gesture.
He raised four fingers of his right hand, tucking his thumb into his palm.
Place your left hand horizontally on the back of your right hand, with your palm precisely covering your exposed thumb.
From the Dragon God's perspective, his view was blocked by his left hand.
He could only see the four fingers held up side by side.
"..."
Orsted frowned.
What exactly does he want to do?
Thousands of years of experience told him--
We must not let our guard down!
Immediately, Orsted summoned the Front Dragon Gate again.
However, this scene caused Nanahoshi Shizuka to tremble slightly.
She seemed to have thought of something.
Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts—
Rudeus finally moved.
He slowly moved his left thumb to the right.
The next moment...
A shocking scene unfolded.
Rudeus's left thumb slowly split open from the middle!
"..."
The Dragon God's pupils suddenly contracted.
(Why are my fingers... split apart?)
(And why didn't the Front Dragon Gate react at all?)
"Wrong!"
A sudden alarm bell rang in the Dragon God's mind.
This must be a secret technique that the Man-God taught him!
Can...
wrong!
It's just spreading your fingers; it's nothing at all.
I was deceived by him!
You bastard!
The Dragon God was furious.
You dare to play me!
"Prepare to die!"
Just as he was about to strike again--
"Wait a moment, Dragon God!"
A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out.
The woman in black robes, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.
"This person's situation..."
She gazed at Rudeus, a hint of complexity in her voice.
"Maybe the same as me."
"Therefore, please spare his life."
"What?"
Orsted suddenly stopped moving, his expression changing completely for the first time.