Chapter 388 Old Golden Dragon: What? My daughter isn't coming back either?!
The snowflakes fell like countless cold feathers, adding to the biting chill of the border region.
After a brief exchange, Jinlong Nasha could no longer suppress the doubts churning within her.
Her gaze focused on the red iron dragon, and she asked, "The skills of the Star Path consume a massive amount of dragon energy, but your... your dragon energy seems inexhaustible and endless. How do you manage to do that?"
If she could also possess such a vast reserve of dragon energy, her strength would definitely be several levels higher than it is now.
Some of the deadly moves in the Four Symbols Path also require a massive amount of dragon energy to be used.
"The answer is simple: exercise."
Galos said, "Continuously challenge your own limits, surpass them again and again, get your body used to high-intensity consumption, and let the dragon energy in your body adapt to the violent output."
"When your body becomes strong enough to bear the vast ocean, the dragon energy will naturally increase and condense."
"Like all rivers flowing into the sea, the channel is formed naturally."
A hint of suspicion flashed instinctively in Natasha's eyes.
Metal dragons also emphasize physical training, but they usually supplement it with various rare magical potions, pure elemental baptisms, and blessings and bestowals from elders to accelerate the process.
Given that dragons' physical attributes naturally increase with age, the benefits of purely relying on physical training are not considered very efficient by many metal dragons; they are more of an added bonus.
Natasha herself focuses more on refining and improving her combat skills rather than training her body.
Alberto sensed Long Jie's suspicion and interjected, "Nasha, you haven't seen how he trains on a regular basis."
"That's completely different from your understanding of waving your claws and breathing in the training field."
As he spoke, he raised his strong right forelimb, covered in golden scales, and proudly arched the sharply defined, powerful muscles on it.
"Look, look closely! My physique and strength have definitely surpassed the vast majority of red dragons of the same level!"
"And this, to some extent, is due to imitating Galos's training methods."
Upon hearing this, Natasha couldn't help but glance at her younger brother.
She noticed that Alberto was indeed much more robust than she remembered, with more defined muscles, and his life level had reached level 16, only one level lower than hers.
At this rate, once he gets through the next dormant period, he will surpass himself.
This discovery gave her a slight jolt.
She turned her gaze back to Galus.
Although it wasn't the first time she had faced him directly, she was still genuinely amazed by his visually striking and imposingly perfect physique.
"Can you really reach this level just through exercise?"
She found it hard to believe.
"If you are determined and persistent enough, you will have a chance."
Galos gave a simple answer, then paused and added, "Of course, a little bit of talent might also be needed in this process."
He does not deny the role played by his own talent.
But he knows deep down that no matter how talented he is, he would never have achieved what he has today without his daily, unwavering dedication and hard work.
"This is not the place for casual conversation. Come with me."
After saying this, Garos said no more. He flapped his huge dragon wings, stirring up a flurry of snowflakes, and took the lead in flying towards the Dragon Valley area.
Seeing this, the other dragons also spread their wings and followed closely behind.
In the blink of an eye, the dragons had soared into the sky above Dragon Valley.
Natasha's sharp gaze swept across the area below.
The guards, standing tall and disciplined like statues, stood in the wind and snow; the young dragon cubs were undergoing well-organized basic training under the supervision of the adult white dragons.
All of this tells us that this place is not a place of disorder.
"In my mind, the lair of the dragon lord is either a chaotic, savage jungle where the strong prey on the weak, or a bloody and terrifying place filled with cages, torture instruments, and piles of bones."
Natasha looked down at the scene below and said, "But this place is very different, which really surprised me."
Her words came from the bottom of her heart.
In fact, she should have realized that this place was different from the usual places where evil dragons dwelled when she first arrived at the outskirts of Dragon Valley.
Unfortunately, she was blinded by her long-held perception of the dragon race. Seeing so many dragons gathered at first glance, while her younger brother was being brutally beaten, her emotions were instantly ignited by anger and worry, making it difficult for her to maintain a calm and objective mindset.
"Order is the cornerstone of efficiency."
Galos's voice came from ahead.
"Chaos only breeds pointless internal strife, while excessive oppression will inevitably lead to fierce resistance."
He said, "To achieve better development, whether for myself, for the dragons that follow me, or for the large number of followers, we need a relatively stable environment that can continuously provide sufficient resources."
For him, order was more like an efficient tool for achieving his goals.
If choosing utter chaos and destruction would allow him to grow stronger faster and more safely, then he would likely be another evil dragon like his red dragon father, a symbol of disaster and chaos.
At the same time, these words touched Natasha.
Galos's long-term vision and ideas went beyond her understanding of dragons; he was more like a wise king than a brutal monster.
"My previous thoughts were indeed too one-sided and narrow-minded."
Natasha frankly admitted her misjudgment.
Like most golden dragons, she was proud by nature, but it was this deep-seated pride that made her disdainful and unwilling to cover up the mistakes she had made.
"Alberto's decision to ally with you was not entirely impulsive."
“You certainly deserve it.”
As she spoke, her gaze finally fell on another golden dragon, her eyes showing less doubt and more contemplation.
Upon hearing this, Alberto snorted with displeasure, his breath tinged with anger, before quickly changing the subject and asking, "Nasha, why did you suddenly find your way here?"
Jinlong Nasha's gaze instantly sharpened, fixing firmly on her younger brother.
Don't you know the answer in your heart?
"My father sent me. He told me to bring you, this rebellious son who never comes home, back to the Dragon Realm."
At this point, Natasha grinned and said, "He also specifically instructed that if you are unwilling to cooperate, you should be beaten until you are willing to cooperate. And to be honest, I am personally very happy to carry out this family discipline."
She made no attempt to hide her 'malice'.
Alberto remained unmoved.
“This is Garus’s territory.”
He said slowly, "He is my ally, a partner who stands with me through thick and thin. He won't sit idly by and watch you run amok here. If you're so capable, then take him down first."
"If you do that, I promise I'll go back with you right away without saying a word."
“If you can’t do it…” he spread his hands, “then don’t waste your energy.”
Upon hearing this, Natasha laughed even harder, as if she had heard something amusing.
"I don't really care," she said casually. "Anyway, if I go back alone, the next time they'll probably be my father and mother. And then... hehe."
Alberto trembled almost imperceptibly, but the forced composure on his face did not crumble.
He recalled the charisma hierarchy theory that Garros had mentioned before, and felt that he should now display an extraordinary demeanor like that of a dragon king, remaining calm even if the sky were to fall, in order to enhance his charisma.
then.
Under Natasha's gaze, Alberto slightly raised his head.
"Ha, I should avoid their sharp edge?"
His tone was indifferent, filled with an air of arrogance.
Natasha: "…………"
Galos: "…………"
The air seemed to freeze at that moment.
Both fell into a speechless silence.
After decades apart, this guy is still as annoying as ever, without any improvement, and still habitually spouts nonsense... Natasha felt her claws starting to itch again, and an urge to beat up the dragon brother on the spot surged into her heart.
Galos suddenly understood why the other metal dragons used Alberto as a negative example.
"I have a minor family conflict; could you help me resolve it?"
Natasha took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to lash out, and turned to look at Red Iron Dragon, asking in a polite tone.
Red Iron Dragon's gaze lingered on Alberto's expression for a moment, then he nodded slightly and uttered three words succinctly.
"Do as you please."
Alberto's eyes widened immediately, staring at Garos in disbelief, and he hurriedly shouted, "Wait! We're allies..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was abruptly interrupted by a furious roar like a volcanic eruption.
"Alberto! You come here right now!!!"
Natasha instantly transformed into a ferocious and terrifying monster.
A flash of golden light appeared on her body, and the magnificent golden armor was instantly donned once again.
Immediately afterwards, she suddenly extended her armor-covered claws, grabbed Alberto's tail as he tried to retreat, and swung him around in the air like a windmill a dozen times! Finally, with a furious roar, she hurled him high into the sky.
call--!
The golden dragon spread its wings angrily, its dragon aura resonating with the wind element, transforming into a golden lightning bolt that chased after it.
In an instant, a series of muffled impacts echoed from high above, interspersed with Alberto's groans of pain and Natasha's angry rebukes. Various elemental lights flashed in the sky like festive fireworks, accompanied by the rustling of broken golden dragon scales falling down.
If they relied on their own abilities, Alberto wouldn't be without a chance to fight back against the higher-ranking Dragon Sister.
However, Natasha's armor amplified her power immensely, so much so that even Garos needed to go into a blood-boosting state to suppress her. Teaching her own dragon brother a lesson would be a piece of cake.
"I've heard that the relationships among metal dragons, especially among blood relatives, have always been known for their close and harmonious nature."
The blue dragon Zoraya looked up at the one-sided beating in the sky, tilted her head, and a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes.
"But the two of them don't seem to be like that. Their way of communicating is more similar to our evil dragons, who are used to communicating with their claws."
Upon hearing this, Deborah, the Crimson Silver Dragon, quickly shook her head, not wanting to be misunderstood.
"No, please don't misunderstand, they are just special cases."
With a hint of helplessness in her voice, she explained, "Not all metal dragons are so irritable. Just as there are exceptions like Garus among evil dragons, well, unique individuals, there are naturally some rather unusual individuals among metal dragons."
The fairy dragon Vera reappeared at some point.
She flapped her wings and chimed in with a grin, "Hehe, what kind of normal dragon do you think would stay by our Garros's side?"
In short, he offended all dragons.
Sensing many unfriendly gazes, the fairy dragon innocently somersaulted and then used illusion magic to hide itself.
High in the air, Natasha's attack was swift, ruthless, and heavy.
However, as a martial arts dragon, she knew very well which parts of the body to strike would cause extreme pain and discomfort, yet she skillfully avoided the real vital points, so as not to endanger her life.
A dozen minutes later.
Bang!
A golden dragon shadow, trailing a tragic arc, crashed heavily onto a training ground in Dragon Valley, creating a shallow crater before remaining motionless and silent.
"She's already passed out? She's getting weaker and weaker."
Natasha landed right next to him and lightly lashed Alberto's cheek a few times with the tip of her dragon tail. Finding no reaction, Alberto seemed to have been knocked unconscious.
She pursed her lips, seemingly still wanting more.
At this moment, the red iron dragon also descended from the sky, its heavy body causing the ground to tremble slightly when it landed.
He glanced at Alberto, who was lying in the pit looking miserable and seemingly unconscious, and then turned his gaze to Natasha, the golden dragon.
"I have no intention of interfering too much in the internal affairs of your Metal Dragon Clan."
Galos said, "If your purpose in coming here is to take him back to the Dragon Realm, then you can take him away now. I promise I will not stop you."
Since his relatives couldn't find him, his decision to take Alberto in was a form of refuge, which was perfectly reasonable.
But now that the other party's blood relative, her sister, has come to us in person, it's best to let them handle their internal problems themselves.
Galos had no desire to face the wrath of the legendary old golden dragon.
Opposite her, under the gaze of the Red Iron Dragon, Natasha, who had just looked fierce and menacing, instantly relaxed her expression, and her entire dragon aura became gentle and harmless, as if the ferocious fighting dragon from before was just an illusion.
"Actually, I'm not in a hurry to take him back."
She stared intently back at Garos and said, "Dragons who choose the path of combat are already rare. In the Dragon Realm, I cannot find any combat dragons with whom I can communicate."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "I hope to have the opportunity to exchange some experiences and insights about martial arts techniques with you, is that alright?"
Galos chose the path of combat because it is a very strong way to fight.
Natasha chose the path of combat because she was inherently very warlike.
However, within the Dragon Realm, which is governed by numerous rules, she had to suppress her warlike nature deeply, and could only vent her frustrations through some harmless sparring and disciplining her rebellious younger brother.
Now that he has left the Dragon Realm, he has encountered a powerful dragon like Garos, with whom he shares the path of martial arts.
Especially after personally experiencing that brief but extremely intense battle, her long-suppressed fighting spirit was completely ignited.
For a moment, she didn't really want to return to the peaceful and tranquil Dragon Realm.
Galos met her gaze and could clearly see the undisguised burning intensity in her eyes.
Among them, the burning, pure fighting spirit was exceptionally clear in his keen perception as a martial dragon.
"Alberto, this Dragon Sister's inner character, seems a bit abnormal as well."
This assessment couldn't help but come to mind.
At this moment, Natasha the Golden Dragon continued, her tone sincere: "Besides exchanging combat experiences, I am also very curious about your territory. This is the first time I have ever seen so many evil dragons. I wonder if I could stay in your Dragon Valley for a while and witness the order and power you have established?"
Galus paused briefly, weighing the pros and cons.
After a moment, he nodded slightly.
"Can."
He agreed.
Dragon Nest has never rejected powerful outsiders, especially those who may bring new challenges, perspectives, or potential benefits.
Establishing a good relationship with a powerful adult golden dragon would be an intangible boost to Dragon Valley's reputation and prestige in the outside world.
Moreover, Garus was very interested in her armor.
The Four Symbols Dragon skill can also enhance his resistance in all aspects.
He added, “Dragon Valley welcomes all dragon visitors who are willing to abide by the rules of this place. You are free to observe, but you must not interfere with the normal operation of the territory and training plans. As for exchanging experiences with other fighting dragons, I am equally happy to do so.”
Natasha nodded slightly, and the dragon's head bowed in a subtle arc, as if to express her gratitude.
"Vera."
"Garos called out."
"Great, invincible Iron King! Your most loyal Vera awaits your command!"
The figure of the fairy dragon appeared out of thin air.
This time she behaved very seriously, standing up straight, like a soldier being inspected.
"You will guide Ms. Natasha to familiarize herself with the basic environment and rules of Dragon Valley."
"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"
The fairy dragon Vera responded loudly, then turned to Natasha and said warmly, "Respected Golden Dragon Lady, please follow me."
Not long after, the wind and snow continued to howl and swirl tirelessly over Dragon Valley.
The fairy dragon enthusiastically led the golden dragon Natasha through the various important areas of the valley, explaining the layout and rules of the place to her.
Galos calmed down and pondered the possibility of his wings continuing to evolve.
His mind worked as the mad fire flickered, while he adapted to its negative effects.
On the other side, after confirming that his dragon sister's aura had gone with the fairy dragon, Alberto quietly opened one eye.
Once the alarm was lifted, he scrambled out of the pit and deftly shook off the dust and pebbles that had settled on his body.
Despite his still disheveled appearance, covered in bruises and claw marks, he still stood tall with a composed expression that said "everything is under control."
At that moment, Galos's gaze swept over and landed on him.
"Your sister has decided to stay in Dragon Valley for a while. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Alberto the Golden Dragon brushed off non-existent dust from his shoulder with his dragon claws and let out a soft, enigmatic laugh.
"It's nothing more than a little bit of hardship."
He intends to carry out the theory of charisma to the end.
Furthermore, his next period of slumber is not far off. As long as he slumbers in Dragon Valley, the Golden Dragon Nasha will not be able to forcibly take him back to the Dragon Realm. Therefore, he has no fear.
at the same time.
The Fubo Dragon Domain, located deep within the Boundless Sea.
Inside the magnificent palace constructed of pure white marble and shimmering gold.
A colossal golden dragon, over thirty meters long, with scales that gleam like ancient gold saturated with the passage of time, lies prone on a high platform covered with soft fabric.
He remained silent for a while, then sent a message to his descendants in the distance.
"Nasha, have you found Alberto, that troublesome and rebellious son?"
A few seconds later, a response came from the other side.
“Found it, Father.”
"Very good, then bring him back as soon as possible, so that he doesn't continue to cause trouble outside and ruin the reputation of our Golden Dragon."
"Well... let's talk about it later, Father. I've discovered an interesting place and I'm not in a hurry to return to the Dragon Domain. I'll take Alberto with me when I'm ready to go back. Don't worry, with me keeping an eye on things, he won't be able to cause any trouble."
"Huh? You..."
Old Jinlong was somewhat puzzled and dissatisfied, and prepared to ask further questions.
However, the communication on the other side was abruptly cut off at that moment, leaving only the old golden dragon's subsequent words to dissipate within the palace, without receiving a response.
(End of this chapter)
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