Chapter 358 Father, I've come to kill you!

Sel Wilderness, the Sinkhole Territory.

Above the sky, a massive shadow ripped through the heavens, its blood-red scales reflecting a chilling luster.

"My dearest Leticia, my jewel, will you not come out to greet me?"

The red dragon Gorsas hovered in the sky, each flap of its wings stirring up gusts of wind.

He raised his head and let out a deafening roar, the deep and oppressive dragon's cry echoing through the air. Then, he suddenly folded his wings and swooped down from the sky.

With a deafening roar, he crashed to the ground, creating a deep crater.

The red dragon shook its head, its eyes flashing with a dangerous light.

Almost simultaneously, a dragon's shadow burst forth from the largest lair.

Leticia, the Iron Dragon, stopped in front of the Red Dragon, her muscles tense with heightened alertness, her dragon eyes filled with vigilance.

She questioned, "Gorsas, why are you here suddenly instead of staying in your own territory?"

The red dragon flicked its tail and casually looked around, as if it were just strolling around.

"Relax, Leticia."

"I just wanted to catch up with you, why are you so nervous? Would I hurt you? That's impossible."

His tone was flippant, but his burning dragon eyes were always searching for something.

Suddenly, his gaze swept around, and he changed the subject.

"I remember that this sinkhole was originally barren, with scorched earth and the lingering heat of the meteorite's fall. Even the most drought-resistant thorn grass could hardly survive."

His gaze swept over the now lush vegetation, and he continued, "To have it become so vibrant and verdant now, it seems you, Leticia, have indeed put in countless efforts."

"I have to say, although I don't particularly like this soft green, it does have a unique charm."

The red dragon Gorsas flicked his thick tail with interest and said, "Why don't you show me around? Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever really appreciated the scenery of this territory before."

Upon hearing these words, Leticia's eyes flickered slightly, and she had already vaguely guessed Gorsas's purpose for coming.

Her claws tightened involuntarily, digging into the rocks in the ground.

The plan proposed by Iron Dragon Sorog to lure Red Dragon Gorsath using the news of Mad Fire has clearly been successful, attracting its target.

Clearly, even if it's just some unfounded rumors, given Gorsas's obsession with and emphasis on Madfire, he would definitely come to investigate personally, regardless of whether the news was true or false.

Moreover, the Mad Fire first appeared in this area when a meteorite fell.

Even if it wasn't completely collected back then, it's not impossible that some embers remained.

This reason is sufficient.

"Gorsas, there's no need to beat around the bush."

Leticia sneered, directly pointing out the red dragon's true intentions: "You came for the Mad Fire, didn't you?"

The red dragon was taken aback for a moment, then burst into a loud laugh that made the leaves around it rustle: "As expected, you understand me best! The one who understands me best in this world will always be you, Leticia."

He stopped laughing and pressed on, "Then, my dear Leticia."

"Did you see any trace of the Mad Fire? Even just a tiny bit?"

Red Dragon Gorsas seemed relatively calm at the moment and did not show any obvious malice.

He even maintained a friendly attitude, but this only made Leticia more wary.

Leticia knew that he was capricious and unpredictable, and that this apparent calm was likely just a facade before the storm.

If it doesn't get a satisfactory answer, this mad dragon may suddenly lash out.

The priority right now is to keep him calm, but we must not let him notice anything amiss.

Iron Dragon's mind raced. While silently calling out to his descendants and offspring in his heart, he revealed an undisguised look of disgust on his face and scolded, "Look at the state you are in now, Gorsas! The Mad Fire has already burned you to the point of almost losing your mind. You're almost turning into a stupid beast that only acts on instinct. Where is there any wisdom left?"

"What's left in your eyes besides the flames of madness?"

She took a step forward, her voice filled with suppressed anger: "Even so, you still want to chase after more mad fire? You're hopeless, utterly foolish! Do you want that flame to completely devour you before you're satisfied?"

This reaction risks provoking the red dragon, but that's just Leticia's normal personality.

If you are too tactful and submissive, it may arouse the Red Dragon's suspicion.

Faced with this blunt and disgusting rebuke, the red dragon's face instantly darkened.

A dangerous glint flashed in his dragon eyes, and the surrounding air became scorching with his rage.

However, he seemed to suddenly realize something, and his violent expression gradually faded, then he returned to his carefree smile, completely unconcerned.

"You're wrong, Leticia."

"I have completely mastered and controlled the madness. I am stronger and more clear-headed than ever before."

"Now, I simply don't want to be bound by anything anymore, and I don't want to pretend in the slightest."

He spread his wings, displaying his strong body: "Do whatever you want, be unrestrained, have no taboos... This is the life I have always longed for, that kind of unbridled freedom, which is something that an iron dragon like you who adheres to order and follows the rules can never understand."

The red dragon Gorsas paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over Leticia.

"However, I did detect a hint of concern in what you just said."

"Laetitia, you still seem to care about me? Do you want to rekindle our old flame? That's not hard to understand, after all, I am so majestic and powerful now."

His tone was somewhat mocking: "As long as you speak up and ask me, I can grant your wish."

Leticia's disgust was almost overflowing through her visor.

She suppressed the urge to explode on the spot, her dragon tail slapping the ground impatiently.

She was reluctant to say anything more to Gorsas, but considering that she needed to stabilize the situation, she replied, "A while I was away from the territory, a group of audacious adventurers sneaked in here."

"They were eventually driven out by my retinue, but it seems they have made a discovery."

"It was after that that news about the Mad Fire began to circulate outside."

Leticia paused, observing the red dragon's reaction: "I don't know if they've actually found anything, or if they're just spreading rumors, but if you really want to pursue the Madfire, this is all I know."

She pointed her paw at the vast territory: "If you really want to search, then explore this place carefully yourself."

"But I warn you, Gorsas, do not damage a single blade of grass or tree here. Once you have finished your investigation, leave my territory as soon as possible."

Allowing the red dragon to explore the sinkhole territory on its own is an effective strategy to buy time.

This territory isn't vast, but it would still take some time to thoroughly search every corner.

Upon hearing this, Gorsas spread his enormous crimson wings and said with a chuckle, "Of course, but Leticia, you have to come with me."

"Exploring alone is too boring, and you might be able to help me identify the traces left by adventurers."

Tie Long remained cold and refused decisively: "I have no interest in going crazy with you."

The smile on the red dragon's face vanished instantly, his gaze suddenly turned extremely dangerous, and his dragon might pressed down like a mountain, making the surrounding air seem to freeze.

You can refuse.

His tone was unusually calm, yet it was like the stillness of the sea before a storm.

"But I guarantee that this place will be reduced to scorched earth in an instant, returning to the desolate state that I prefer."

"You should know that I mean what I say."

After speaking, the red dragon Gorsas flapped its wings and took to the air. In mid-air, it turned its head and stared intently at the iron dragon, awaiting her decision.

Leticia remained silent for a few brief seconds.

Finally, under the watchful eye of the red dragon, she spread her wings, slowly rose into the air, and followed.

“Very good, this is the Leticia I admire.”

Gorsas smiled with satisfaction.

Then, accompanied by the Iron Dragon Leticia, the Red Dragon began to circle and patrol the sky above the sinkhole territory.

Two flames seemed to ignite in his eyes as he carefully sensed and explored every inch of the land below, searching for any possible traces of the mad fire and leaving no suspicious sign unchecked.

While circling and exploring.

He suddenly asked casually, "Speaking of which, Leticia, have you heard of the title 'King of Molten Iron' lately?"

Tie Long's pupils contracted slightly.

Her heart skipped a beat, but years of experience allowed her to quickly regain her composure.

For a moment, she almost thought that her secret plan to ally with the dragons had been exposed, but judging from Gorsas's reaction, it seemed that this was not the case.

This might just be a casual question, or it might be some kind of test; she needs to handle it carefully.

She maintained her composure and answered frankly, "You're talking about that newly risen king in the Northwest region, right? A member of the dragon race, who has indeed been making waves lately."

"It is said that he has conquered several map kings and now rules the Northwest."

Red Dragon let out a cold snort in displeasure.

"An arrogant, ignorant reptile, a clown who appeared out of nowhere."

He said in a vicious tone, "Hmph, it won't be long before I personally twist his head off and let all the dragons know who the true ruler of this wilderness is."

Upon hearing this, Leticia's eyes flickered again, and she tentatively said, "The wilderness is inherently chaotic and dangerous, with constant warfare."

"The King of Iron is, after all, a dragon. Perhaps we can coexist peacefully without having to fight to the death."

"It's always better to have one more ally than one more enemy."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Moreover, I've heard that he does indeed have the blood of a red dragon flowing through his veins, which, in a sense, makes him similar to you in blood."

Gorsas scoffed, spewing two streams of blazing flame from his nostrils, his expression brimming with disdain.

"Close blood ties? That's meaningless."

A twisted and cruel smile appeared on the red dragon's face as he continued, "Oh, if I have to say what use this bloodline is, it's that it makes me feel doubly excited and pleased when I finish him off with my own hands."

Imagine it.

"What a pleasure it is to feel your claws pierce his chest, crush his heart with your own hands, snap his neck, and let the blood that is so similar to your own stop beating!"

Leticia fell silent and said no more.

at the same time.

In the northwest of the wilderness, on a wide-open clearing.

The Red Iron Dragon's strong body stood on the ground.

Before him stood the three feudal lords: the Amethyst Dragon Lion, the Holy Spirit Deer, and the Phoenix.

They were summoned here with only one task—to become sparring partners for the King of Molten Iron.

on the one hand.

The amethyst dragon-lion's direct spiritual energy impact, the holy deer's attack containing divine damage, and the phoenix's incredibly sharp beak strike... all the attack methods that could affect Garos were constantly stimulating and strengthening his defense and resistance through repeated precise training, making his body increasingly indestructible as he adapted.

on the other hand.

The more personally involved they were in this training, the deeper their sense of awe became.

They could hardly find any obvious weaknesses in the Red Iron Dragon.

What alarmed them even more was that the effectiveness of their attacks seemed to be weakening at a visible rate, while the Iron King continued to grow stronger.

Suddenly.

The red iron dragon, which was simultaneously being attacked by three lords, suddenly shuddered.

"Stop!"

The three lords immediately stopped their attack and looked at the red iron dragon with puzzled expressions.

The training ground fell silent instantly.

As is customary, this training has only just begun, and the warm-up phase is not even over yet. Garos usually trains until the stars are out and every lord is exhausted.

Under their puzzled gaze.

A complex mix of emotions, including excitement, hesitation, and caution, flickered in Red Iron Dragon's eyes. His claws tightened unconsciously, and the scales rubbed together as his body tensed, creating a soft sound. His heart was in turmoil.

Garros received a telepathic message from the Iron Dragon Sorog.

He already knew that the red dragon Gorsas was currently in the sinkhole territory.

Leticia will do her best to hold him off, and now is the perfect time to deal with this dangerous and powerful mad king.

After a brief moment of rapid thought, Hong Tielong finally suppressed all the turbulent emotions in his eyes, transforming them into a bottomless calm, and beneath that calm lay a resolute determination.

"Father, I've come to kill you!"

"Follow me, all of you!"

"Suppress and eliminate the Mad King Gorsas!"

Galos's gaze swept over the three lords before him, and he spoke in a deep voice.

At the same time, Alberto the Golden Dragon and Charles the Flower Lord also received the news.

Just as the red dragon Gorsas was still exploring the sinkhole territory and was engrossed in the pursuit of the Mad Fire, powerful figures, like arrows released from a bow, swiftly converged on the sinkhole territory from all directions of the wilderness.

(End of this chapter)