Chapter 502 Galos's New Weapon, The Feast

The red iron dragon hangs amidst the wind and snow, and as far as the eye can see, bursts of dragon energy and flames bloom out of thin air.

Snowflakes collided with the suspended flames, instantly vaporizing and hissing softly.

After trying the Eye of Truth for a few more minutes with great interest, Galos stopped destroying the surrounding environment and instead lowered his head to carefully observe the subtle changes in his hands and claws.

The claws were thicker and sharper than before the sleep.

The silver patterns on the wrist looked gleaming.

Sizzle! Sizzle!

Dense golden lightning burst forth from Garos's body.

Instead of letting them run rampant, he focused his mind and restrained and guided this violent energy.

Under his control, the dazzling electric light was mainly concentrated on his arms, winding and climbing along the patterns on his arm armor, emitting a low hum.

Immediately afterwards, Garus raised his left claw and suddenly reached out to grab a bolt of lightning that was leaping and circling around his arm armor.

The lightning was originally an invisible and intangible energy, constantly twisting and changing, but it solidified the moment Garros's claws touched it.

It's as if time has stopped flowing in this small area.

The lightning bolt, which had been leaping about, suddenly stopped, taking on a golden crystalline form with tiny sparks of electricity flowing across its surface, and was fixed in mid-air.

Galos clenched his fist slightly.

Click!

With a sound like shattering glass, he actually broke off a small section of solidified lightning. A few sparks flew out from the break, and then the lightning went out.

After he released his grip.

The broken lightning bolt remained frozen for a few seconds before suddenly dimming, turning into a few tiny arcs of electricity that dissipated into the cold air.

"My claws can directly solidify energy and grasp it..."

Galos stared at his claws, realizing, "And the control is much more precise than before."

Previously, when he relied on legendary items, he could also influence and tear apart energy, but that was more of a brutal destruction. It was difficult to grasp a wisp of energy so precisely, let alone solidify it into a physical object to play with.

Now, having completed his evolution, his interference with energy has reached a completely new level.

"It seems I can use this to unleash a powerful ranged attack."

Hong Tielong seemed to be deep in thought.

Then, he raised both arms at the same time, and slowly clenched his fists together.

Sizzle! Sizzle!

Whew! Whew! Whew!

Golden, surging lightning and black-red dragon energy erupted simultaneously from his imposing body, winding down his arm armor and flowing towards his tightly clenched claws.

Energy converges, collides, and is compressed between the claws.

Galos continued to pour his power into his arms, the muscles in his arms taut slightly, and a blazing light shone through the gaps in his scales.

Then, his pair of sharp claws began to slowly separate to the sides.

With his movement, a highly condensed solid energy sphere appeared between his claws.

Galos continued to pour his own energy into it.

The energy sphere began to expand, growing larger inch by inch, its light growing brighter and brighter, and the dangerous aura it emitted becoming increasingly intense.

Ten meters, twenty meters, thirty meters...

Finally, a colossal energy sphere, fifty meters in diameter and resembling a miniature sun, was steadily held aloft by the Red Iron Dragon on its arms.

Its surface is dark red, and its interior constantly explodes with dazzling golden lightning.

go!

Galos's vertical pupils locked onto a solitary peak below him, and he hurled the sphere from directly above.

The moment the energy ball detached from the dragon's claw, the surface stability rapidly dissipated.

It began to swell and contract irregularly, revealing an extremely unstable and dangerous aura, leaving a golden-red tail as it fell.

The instant it touched the top of the mountain.

First, there was stagnation.

Time seemed to stretch out.

The energy ball embedded itself in the rock, but instead of exploding immediately, it collapsed inward for a moment, absorbing all the light and sound back.

Then.

collapse!!!!!

A deafening roar that defies description.

The energy sphere exploded violently, expanding rapidly, accompanied by a shockwave that spread out in a ring visible to the naked eye, transforming into an extremely dazzling sphere of light.

Endless light and heat, dazzling thunder and flame, bloom and spread simultaneously.

The rocks on the mountain vaporized instantly upon contact with the light sphere, while rock layers further away were stripped away and thrown into the air by the shockwave.

The millions of tons of dust and gravel mixed with flames, propelled by a rising wave of scorching heat, formed a massive dark red mushroom cloud that shot straight into the sky!

The shockwave swept in all directions.

The clouds parted, the mountains shook, and the canopies of the distant forest fell in swathes. The aftershocks, carrying scorching lightning flames, surged toward the distant Crimson Flame Royal City.

Garus, suspended in the air, was the first to be engulfed by the explosion he himself created.

"Such a grumpy morning grump! You're already trying to destroy your own kingdom as soon as you wake up?"

Just as the aftershocks of the explosion were about to reach the outermost buildings of the royal city, a slightly helpless whisper echoed in Garos's mind.

Almost simultaneously, a layer of amethyst barrier appeared in the direction the royal city faced from the explosion.

It steadily blocked and kept out the surging shockwave.

Whoosh!

The dragon's shadow broke through the lingering flames and smoke, escaping from the center of the destroyed area and hovering high in the sky once more.

It is Galus.

He looked rather disheveled at the moment, with many fine cracks appearing on the surface of his scales, especially on his chest, abdomen, and forelimbs. In some places, the dragon scales had even been blown off and shattered, revealing the blurry flesh beneath, which was visibly wriggling and healing.

He was injured in the explosion.

However, Galos was not surprised but delighted, and his dragon eyes shone with surprise.

He hadn't expected that the Claw of Annihilation could unleash such an extraordinary attack.

Its power is mainly related to the time it takes to accumulate energy and its own energy reserves.

Based on Galos's recent experience, as long as he still has energy and his claws are strong enough to withstand attacks, he can continue to enhance their power and unleash attacks far exceeding his own limits.

Considering Galus's vast energy and high physical strength.

He can unleash a truly terrifying attack.

Although the wind-up is not short, it will be invincible against stationary targets.

If he had this skill during the Battle of the Two Os, when facing the Norton Pass, he wouldn't need to personally crash into it; he could simply condense a ball of lightning and flame and then smash it over there.

Just one click.

Everything will vanish in that extreme light and heat, and the war will end in a simpler and more direct way.

Natural barriers, strategic passes, fortified areas, impregnable cities...

In the future, these defensive fortifications will become extremely vulnerable in his presence.

"Haha, I didn't expect this move to be so powerful."

Galos felt exhilarated, his dragon wings spreading out, stirring up the still-unsettled turbulence around him. "Besides," he said, "I know you're in the royal city, so I feel at ease."

He silently responded to the amethyst dragon's teasing.

"I'm not here to guard the capital for you, you..."

Yseramas's mental whisper carried a hint of complaint, as if he wanted to say something more.

But Galos had already spoken up unhurriedly: "I know, so to thank you for your help this time, a generous gift will be sent to you soon."

The other side remained silent.

They're trying to corrupt me with their wealth again? How despicable... I simply can't refuse!

A few seconds later, Galos heard a response.

“…I am not a dragon who values ​​material things, but if you insist on expressing your gratitude, I can only reluctantly accept it, as I cannot betray this sincere sentiment.”

"It is amethyst dragon," the dragon said reservedly.

After exchanging a few words with him, Garus regained his composure and focused his attention back on his newly acquired abilities.

"That move we just used should be given a specific name. Like, Thunder Flame Annihilation Sphere, it sounds really powerful... but it seems a bit... too flashy? Orvis might like that style."

Galos shook his head, dismissing these irrelevant thoughts.

He has always been rather casual about this, prioritizing practicality.

Besides the ranged attack mode of condensing solid energy balls and then throwing them, he felt that the Claw of Annihilation should have other more flexible applications.

For example... melee combat.

Galos extended his right arm and made a slight mental movement.

Golden, surging lightning flashed again, rushing wildly toward his right claw.

As time passed and with Garus's manipulation, the lightning slowly shaped and extended between his claws.

Soon after, a javelin nearly a hundred meters long, made entirely of solidified golden lightning, appeared in the red iron dragon's claws.

The gun has a long, slender barrel, its entire body shimmering with blinding electric light, and its tip is incredibly sharp, constantly emitting tiny sparks.

Despite being an energy entity, it feels surprisingly heavy when held in your claws.

Galos tried to swing the lightning spear.

The gun slicing through the air with a low, thunderous sound, leaving a long, lingering golden streak of electricity in its wake.

"In close combat, I can weaponize my own energy to increase my attack range and make up for the gaps in my attacks at different distances."

"As the fighting progresses, if the opportunity arises, it can be thrown directly, transforming into a powerful ranged attack."

"However, I am not very skilled in energy shaping. I cannot quickly condense it into a suitable form in battle. I need to improve my proficiency and practice."

Galos pondered to himself.

These are all derivative skills based on the Claw of Annihilation. They are not invincible, but Garros's methods will become richer and more comprehensive as a result.

Soon after, Galos regained his composure and stopped the test.

He spread his wings, feeling the wind and snow brushing against his scales.

The growth resulting from this period of dormancy exceeded expectations.

The Eye of Truth, the Claw of Annihilation, the three new features... each of these is a significant leap forward. In comparison, the increase in his life level is secondary.

Now, it is time to return to the royal court.

He needed to understand more specifically the changes that had taken place in Romania and the world during his decades-long slumber; he needed to plan his future path based on these changes; and of course, he also needed to replenish the energy he had consumed during his long slumber and the test he had just taken, to fill the emptiness in his body.

The wind and snow continued late at night.

However, Crimson Flame Royal City seemed to exist in another world.

The whole country celebrates the awakening of the Red Emperor.

The magnificent city built against the mountain is now brightly lit, resembling a dazzling galaxy that has fallen into the mountains.

Huge bonfires were lit on the main streets and squares, and magical orbs of light floated in the air, reflecting the swirling snowflakes in a kaleidoscope of colors.

Celebratory music, the laughter of the people, and the aroma of wine and meat.

These elements, when mixed together, dispelled the chill of the winter night.

A grand feast was also being held at the royal court, which was situated on high ground.

In a huge hall, a mountain of delicacies had been laid out.

Golden-brown, juicy beef ribs; a whole ibex stewed in spices; deep-sea fish sashimi on a silver platter; mountains of bread and cheese; and exquisite fruits from around the world.

The most important dragons, as well as most of the lords of the Kingdom of Aura, are gathered here to share a feast.

The Red Emperor sits in the main seat.

Before him, besides the delicious food, there was a mountain of special supplies, including glittering gems, refined black oil, magical precious metals, and more.

Galus ate at a leisurely pace.

He bit off a large piece of roasted rib, crushing the meat and bone in his mouth before swallowing it. He then picked up a few gems with his paws, tossed them into his mouth like snacks, crunched them a few times, and swallowed them. Occasionally, he would take a big gulp of refined black oil, the thick, spicy liquid sliding down his throat and bringing a warm, scalding sensation.

His empty body was rapidly becoming strong and full, and the luster of his scales was gradually brightening.

"Father, congratulations on waking up from your deep sleep."

A deep, powerful voice rang out.

The red dragon Garrosh strode confidently through the hall and down the steps to the throne of Garros.

From infancy to adolescence, this giant dragon, which inherited the bloodline of the Red Emperor, underwent tremendous growth.

Although his size was far from comparable to that of the Dragon Father, he was still a behemoth.

His deep red scales were thick and layered, with edges that gleamed with a dull, cold light like metal forging, as if each scale had been forged a thousand times. The sharp thorns on his body were even denser and thicker, his muscles were bulging, and his lines were full of explosive power. Just by standing there, he exuded an aura that could not be ignored.

Galus paused his eating and gazed at his eldest son.

On Garrosh's broad shoulders, chest, abdomen, and some key areas of his limbs, Garrosh saw traces that looked like natural tattoos.

Those are battle-hardened markings.

To possess battle-hardened markings in one's youth, though few in number and scattered in distribution, is enough to demonstrate that Garclaw's experiences over the years have far from been one of pampered comfort.

In him, Galos vaguely saw a trace of his own youth.

Moreover, the impetuous and restless temperament that Honglong once had seems to have settled down a lot. His eyes have become sharper and more focused, and his demeanor has become more composed.

However, he held his head high and his gaze was intense.

His inherent arrogance has clearly not disappeared.

However, under the calm gaze of the Red Emperor, Galkro did not continue to maintain his arrogant posture.

He first lowered his enormous head, bent his neck, and expressed his heartfelt respect and reverence to the Dragon Father. After pausing for a few seconds, he raised his head again and looked at Garros.

"The name of the Red Emperor will once again shake the Romanian plains, and I, the eldest son of the Red Emperor, will not disgrace your name."

"I will use my claws and flames to expand your territory and protect your kingdom."

Galos nodded slightly and said, "Your chance to shine will come soon, and I will be watching."

(End of this chapter)