Chapter 336 Mysterious Mad Fire, Iron Dragon Girl: Is this Gorton?
The handling of the undead lair and the advancement of the dragon-forging transformation ceremony have been officially handed over to the black dragon Serafina.
The Green Dragon Ludwig will also participate as an important figure.
After respectfully receiving the leader's instructions in the Needle Valley, the black dragon did not linger. It quickly flapped its wings, nimbly soared into the sky, and transformed into a black shadow that swept into the distance to carry out its new mission.
Galos surveyed the warm valley for a while and finally found a huge, smooth stone slab that was scorching hot from the sun.
He lay calmly on it.
After letting out a satisfied growl, the red iron dragon stretched its massive body, enjoying the warm afternoon sun.
At the same time, the enormous dragon claws grabbed gems and precious metals that shone with an alluring luster, and swallowed them mouthful by mouthful with the viscous, scalding black oil, as if chewing on ore. The cracking sound of the hard material breaking under the dragon's teeth could be clearly heard.
He is slowly recovering from the damage and weakness caused by the Crimson Lotus Form and the Lich Curse.
While seemingly dozing off with their eyes closed, they lazily bask in the sun.
Galos initiated a telepathic communication with the iron dragon Sorog on the other side through an invisible bond deep within his bloodline.
"exist?"
"exist."
Almost instantly, Sorog responded with a concise and steady voice.
After receiving a response, Garus asked directly through his mind, "Sorrog, have you established a stable blood relationship with your mother?"
On the other end, Tie Long nodded slightly, his consciousness sending a confirmation message.
"It has been established and the connection is stable, so we can contact each other at any time."
After saying this, his mental state became slightly more serious, and he continued, "As you said before, I tried to establish a blood connection with our biological father, the red dragon Gorsas, hoping to sense his condition."
"But the result... was exactly as you expected, just as you thought."
"My psionic threads had just touched the edge of his mind through bloodline resonance when they were instantly incinerated by a powerful spirit that was... frenzied, chaotic, indescribable, and seemed to be composed of pure, violent flames."
"That spiritual power, which was like a tangible raging fire, was extremely abnormal and gave me a very dangerous feeling."
"If I hadn't reacted quickly and forcibly severed the connection in the first instance, I'm afraid that strange flame would have backfired through the psionic link and set me on fire."
Galos, who was dozing, suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes, now vertical pupils, revealing a thoughtful expression.
"Could this be the 'Epileptic Fire' that Mother once mentioned?"
During his last meeting with Leticia, the Iron Dragon Girl, in the Sinkhole Territory, Garros heard her talk about some things concerning his father, the Red Dragon Gorsas.
According to Iron Dragon Girl's description:
Gorsas's infamous madness and chaos were not entirely innate.
Initially, although he was a five-colored dragon that leaned towards the chaotic camp at heart, he also knew how to weigh the pros and cons and understood the way to advance and retreat. It was precisely because of his powerful strength and the quick wit he showed when his strength could not solve the problem that he was able to establish a fearsome reputation and occupy a place in the dangerous wilderness of Sel.
However, something happened later that completely changed him.
Since then, Gorsas gradually and seemingly irreversibly became more and more chaotic and insane, gradually becoming ruthless and unrecognizable to his family and friends. Eventually, he even frequently attacked his partner, Leticia, and became increasingly difficult to communicate with.
The cause of that incident was:
One day, a massive meteorite, burning with flames and arriving from outer space, fell upon a certain area of the Ser Wilderness with a deafening roar that tore the sky apart and blinding light.
The crash site was not far from Gorsas's lair.
Gorsas, who was the first to notice this earth-shattering commotion, flew over to investigate.
Relying on his immense strength, he came into close contact with the ominous meteorite from outer space, even touching its scorching surface with his dragon claw.
But with his contact, an amazing change occurred.
The strange flames burning on the meteorite seemed to have found a better fuel, and they all detached from the meteorite and entered his body.
Gorsas was incredibly excited and pleased about this.
Because the power of that flame surpassed that of his Red Dragonfire, being more violent, hotter, and more destructive.
Afterwards, under the continuous tempering and fusion of the meteorite flames, his physical strength and the power of the flames increased by leaps and bounds, far exceeding the limits of a normal red dragon.
What made him even happier was that he awakened his precious ancestral bloodline, and the pleasure of his power surged over him.
However, during this rapid increase in power, his mental madness and chaos also deepened simultaneously, becoming increasingly uncontrollable.
There is no record of that strange flame in the memories of the Dragon's Legacy.
Based on the astonishing changes in Gorsas, the Iron Dragon Leticia named it—Madfire.
When she realized that the root cause of Gorsas's increasingly irritable and irrational behavior was likely the Mad Fire, she repeatedly urged Gorsas to find a way to restrain or even expel the Mad Fire within him and try to regain his sanity.
However, Gorsas flatly refused.
The red dragon, who had spent his life pursuing and worshipping absolute power, fully accepted the changes brought about by the Mad Fire.
He was aware of his changes, but he accepted them willingly, even embracing them more proactively and passionately, without the slightest resistance.
After that, Leticia completely lost all hope in Gorsas.
Gorsas's increasingly reckless actions provoked the Lorthen Federation's encirclement and suppression, and after being severely damaged, he had no choice but to leave the Sel Wilderness.
The two officially parted ways.
Leticia later returned to the site of the meteorite's fall to investigate further, only to discover that the enormous meteorite had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.
The place where that mysterious meteorite fell is the sinkhole territory where she now resides.
More accurately, that huge sinkhole was formed by the impact of that fiery meteorite on the earth.
Leticia, on the one hand, wanted to eliminate Gorsas, a potential threat that could bring endless trouble, due to practical considerations.
On the other hand, she was also troubled by the upheaval caused by the Mad Fire in Gorsas, so she chose to settle directly in the Sinkhole Territory, hoping to find some clues there.
But after an incredibly long time, she still found nothing.
The key issue is not the deep crater created by the meteorite, but the meteorite itself, which has mysteriously disappeared.
"The madness that drove Gorsas mad, and the mysteriously vanished meteor from outer space."
"These two things are probably not ordinary."
"Without legendary-level strength, one might not even be qualified to investigate the truth. It's best not to delve too deeply."
Galos gathered his scattered thoughts, suppressed his curiosity for the time being, and slowly closed his eyes again.
As for whether there is even the slightest possibility that the entire Ironforge tribe might be mobilized to search for that lost meteorite at any cost.
Or we could look for other ways to change the current state of the red dragon Gorsas, reverse the effects of the mad fire, and make him communicable and able to coexist harmoniously again.
This possibility exists in theory.
However, the chances of it happening are extremely slim.
Galos and the red dragon Gorsas were not familiar with each other at all, and had never even met.
There was absolutely no fatherly affection between them.
To ask him to devote a great deal of time, resources, and energy to something with such a slim and almost imperceptible return is, in his view, extremely unwise, given his pragmatic nature inherited from Tie Long.
Moreover...
Even if there were a way to restore Gorsas to his original state, judging from Iron Dragon Girl's words, he himself might still be extremely unwilling.
Gorsas was not forced to change; he willingly embraced the Madfire and ultimately became what he is today.
This was his own choice.
Power and madness were the paths he chose to embark on.
"Sorrog, activate the bloodline network."
Galos stopped thinking about it and said instead, "Mother hasn't explained the formal alliance between us to the other members yet. Let's take this opportunity to have a discussion within our Ignas family."
He wasn't worried that Leticia, the Iron Dragon Girl, would take this opportunity to seize control of the narrative.
The social rules of dragons do not determine rank based on age or seniority; only absolute strength is the sole criterion that decides everything.
"good."
Sorog gave a brief reply.
He then used his own spirit as a hub to connect with the consciousness of his other blood relatives, thus constructing an invisible network of minds.
In this unique spiritual world, each dragon can clearly see the reflections of the consciousnesses of other members.
It is a projection of an image on a spiritual level, which is basically the same as the appearance of each person's true self.
soon.
The consciousnesses of the four dragons—Garos, Sorog, Samantha, and Leticia—were the first to converge in this mental space.
Meanwhile, Gordon, located in the distant southern kingdom of Lorthen, will need a little longer to establish and stabilize this long-distance spiritual connection.
"Sorog, Samantha."
Leticia's consciousness turned her gaze to her other two offspring, and she keenly sensed the resilience and strength contained in their spirits.
That was a foundation that no ordinary young dragon could possess; it was even enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with many adult dragons.
And that is indeed the case.
Sorog and Samantha have both reached level 15 in terms of life.
Normally, this is a level that only adult iron dragons or adult red dragons can reach.
Following their special blood relative, Garros, their growth rate, while not comparable to that of the monster Garros, has already far surpassed the average level of their kind.
"Mother."
The response from the Iron Dragon Sorog's consciousness was as concise as ever.
"Mother, it's been a long time."
Samantha's consciousness grinned, revealing a warlike smile, and then said, "Next time we meet in the real world, I hope to spar with you, Mother, and personally assess just how big the gap is between myself and a late-stage adult dragon."
"Can."
Leticia readily agreed: "I'm also very curious to see just how far you've come." She then turned her gaze to Iron Dragon Sorog: "Would you be interested in giving it a try sometime?"
"I'm not interested in meaningless sparring that wastes my energy."
Sorog's consciousness remained completely still.
He had calmly analyzed the result simply by observing the mental concentration reflected in the consciousness of the Iron Dragon Girl Leticia.
If facing a level 17 white dragon, there might still be room for maneuver.
But the opponent is a level 17 Iron Dragon?
The odds of winning are zero.
"I am coming!"
Just then, a deep, resonant roar echoed through the mental network.
Then, an exceptionally robust and imposing figure of consciousness materialized and appeared.
Leticia instinctively looked over, and then her huge dragon eyes involuntarily widened a few degrees.
What did she see?
It was an iron dragon whose thick scales seemed to have been stretched open!
In terms of body width, he was in no way inferior to Galus, but he was not the kind of muscular giant; instead, his body was covered with an unusually thick layer of fat, making him appear exceptionally large.
However, upon closer inspection, one can also discover:
Beneath that fortress-like thick layer of fat, deep within, the outlines of hard and powerful muscles are faintly visible.
That seemingly bulky body must obviously harbor an extraordinary and terrifying power.
Young Iron Dragon Gorton, Life Level 16.
She ranks third in the field, behind only Galos and Leticia.
"You are...Gorton?"
Leticia's consciousness was filled with obvious hesitation and disbelief.
In her memory, Gorton was the most slender of all her descendants and the one who showed the least special talent.
But the consciousness mapping in front of us is a little different.
If she hadn't known beforehand that this was an exclusive gathering for blood relatives, she almost wouldn't have dared to recognize him.
"It's me!"
Gorton's consciousness responded proudly, then noticed Leticia.
"Mother? Long time no see! You've finally joined our Ignas dragon pack? Following Brother Garus was definitely the wisest choice!"
"Gorton said with a chuckle, his tone perfectly natural," he said.
Sorog, who is the eldest son by age, did not refute this.
What Gordon said wasn't wrong.
In terms of strength, Garros is undoubtedly the eldest brother; in terms of age, Sorog is the eldest brother.
Both are valid points, and there is no conflict between them.
Leticia couldn't help but ask, "Gorton...you, how did you become like this?"
She was somewhat confused.
Gorton then briefly explained his unusual situation in the Lorthorn Royal Court.
Although he was nominally a member of the dragon clan, he was actually at the center of power in the southern human kingdom.
"Mother, look! Look closely!"
Gorton's consciousness puffed out its chest, displaying the contours hidden beneath the thick layer of fat: "Look at my body, so full of power and robust beauty! Doesn't it make you incredibly proud?"
It took Iron Dragon Leticia a few seconds to calm her surprise before she slowly replied, "Hmm...yes, it is indeed very unique."
Her tone was somewhat complicated.
His sons and grandsons each seemed to have their own unique skills and special abilities.
Upon hearing this, Gordon nodded his enormous head in satisfaction, shaking it as he did so.
Having chosen the Hundred Battles Dragon path, he had consumed a large amount of fat reserves during his previous dormant period.
After that, he continued to eat without restraint, and enjoyed only the best resources provided by the royal court.
But more importantly, deeply influenced and inspired by Galus, he also began high-intensity training, which gradually transformed him into the muscular, robust, and muscular man he is today.
The current Gordon is still vastly different in appearance from ordinary dragons.
However, he no longer gave off a comical feeling; instead, his exceptionally large and robust physique, resembling a mobile fortress, created a unique and immense sense of oppression.
In terms of physique alone, he is currently the closest to Galos, only lacking a bit of imposing presence.
"Iron Pig, your round and chubby appearance is much more pleasing to the eye now, at least you're not like a lump of mud as before."
Samantha gave a sneer without any politeness and said, "But the strength and weight you boast about? You must be joking. At best, it just looks more like a huge, juicy steak, making it a little more palatable for the enemy."
This time, Gorton did not fly into a rage as he had when he was mocked as a teenager.
As the saying goes, the truth is the sharpest knife.
To Samantha's baseless sarcasm, he simply chuckled and replied, "Samantha, my foolish sister, your vision is still so shallow. I know you're just being hypocritical; it's nothing but naked jealousy."
"Admit it, you're just envious of my perfect and powerful physique."
"Moreover, my current strength has truly surpassed yours."
Samantha bared her sharp fangs: "I'll fly south sooner or later and beat you to a pulp to wake you up."
"Then come on over, I'll be waiting for you."
Gordon was not to be outdone, and even looked forward to it: "This will be a good opportunity for you to experience firsthand what absolute power is."
Listening to the familiar, tit-for-tat exchange between the siblings, Galos slowly spoke up and asked, "Mother, Sorog, if Samantha and Gordon were to actually fight right now, who do you think would have a better chance of winning?"
Leticia thought about it carefully and, based on her understanding, said, "I think it will be Samantha."
Life level doesn't tell the whole story.
According to Gorton's own account, although he received training in the royal court, he lacked the brutal experience of real life-or-death combat, which put him at a clear disadvantage compared to Samantha, who had more combat experience from fighting in the wilderness.
Moreover, in terms of sheer ferocity and aggression in combat, the Red Dragon is inherently superior to the Iron Dragon.
Sorog's calm analysis also concluded that Samantha had a better chance of winning.
But instead of revealing his true thoughts, he subtly fueled the fire in a calm tone: "I think it's Gordon."
(End of this chapter)
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