Chapter 445 Three Claws Shatter the King's Soul, I Am the True Master of the Northern Border
"The permafrost tundra to the north should not become a breeding ground for a kingdom of giants, much less a springboard to threaten our heartland."
Within the connection of the mind network, Hong Tielong's calm voice rang out as he addressed his two blood relatives.
He had made up his mind to march into the ice field.
At the same time, as the supreme ruler of the Kingdom of Aura, Red Iron Dragon felt it necessary to explain this matter.
Frost Giants? Slaughter them all! Slaughter them all!
Samantha's first reaction was undisguised bloodlust and madness.
But then, as she remembered something, her reason quickly prevailed, and she added, "Wait, I remember now... Frost Giant blood is an excellent coolant, and our developing alchemy industry desperately needs this kind of material."
"Perhaps we don't need to kill all those giants."
"We can kill only their leaders and stubborn chieftains, and then capture and enslave the ordinary giants! I will use their blood to nourish and strengthen the alchemical industry of the Kingdom of Aura!"
Just as the frost giants take pride in enslaving dragons.
For orthodox dragons, being able to enslave giants who have been their enemies for generations is also a praiseworthy achievement and honor.
"Giants have a natural hatred for us dragons imprinted in their bloodline, so it is not easy to enslave and control them."
Galos first pointed out the difficulties, but then he changed his tone slightly and said slowly, "However, it's not entirely impossible."
“We can try to keep some relatively docile individuals for long-term domestication and enslavement experiments.”
He did not have much prejudice against the giant race itself; his considerations were entirely based on the interests of the kingdom's development.
In the distant and glorious First Age, giants were one of the most favored and relied-upon servant races of the ancient dragons.
Once upon a time, those magnificent dragon palaces and cities were primarily built by the enslaved giant tribes.
The Kingdom of Aura is currently in a period of rapid development. Having a team of giant servants to command would greatly benefit the kingdom's development, whether for constructing magnificent buildings or mining heavy resources.
Beside him, Iron Dragon Sorog nodded in deep agreement.
He said, "Once the permafrost tundra is successfully incorporated into the kingdom's territory, our northern defense line will directly border the vast Coldwater Ocean, and the land threat from the mainland will be basically eliminated, so the kingdom's rear will be free of worries."
“We can focus our attention on the southern countries, especially the Kingdom of Theo, where friction has been increasing recently.”
"I will immediately issue the order to prepare the army for the northern expedition."
Upon hearing Sorog's words, Red Iron Dragon shook his head slightly.
"The magical satellites of the Kingdom of Theo must be watching our every move right now."
He calmly analyzed, "The current situation is not suitable for large-scale military mobilization and assembly. Otherwise, it would be tantamount to telling the Kingdom of Theo directly that there is a problem in our northern rear and that we have a powerful enemy."
The Kingdom of Theo currently has no plans to wage a full-scale war against the Wilderness Kingdom.
However, once they learn that a legendary giant is rising to power in the frozen tundra and intends to move south, they will most likely not hesitate to secretly provide him with various forms of support, trying to make this "Eternal Frost King" an important pawn to restrain the Red Iron Dragon Emperor.
The support from the Kingdom of Theo may not necessarily help the Frost Giants defeat the Kingdom of Aura.
However, this will inevitably bring more variables and troubles to Garus's northern operations, making the frost giants even more difficult to deal with.
At the very least, some basic information about him will be known to the Frost Giants in advance through the intelligence network of the Kingdom of Theo.
"You mean... a lightning strike, a quick and decisive victory? Take down the legendary giants first, and then take over and digest the entire permafrost tundra?"
Sorog understood Galos's intention and asked for confirmation.
In the Dragon Ridge Mountains, the majestic and imposing Red Iron Dragon gently nodded, its pair of wings gradually unfolding.
“I will personally descend upon the Ice Plains and await the arrival of the ‘Eternal Frost King’ at Dragonfang Fortress.”
He said slowly, "Then, he personally ended his unrealistic dream of becoming a monarch."
According to intelligence from Dragontooth Fortress, the legendary frost giant named Woruk was overconfident in his strength and therefore lacked patience.
During his conquest of the ice plains, he was unwilling to wait for his relatively slow-moving kinsman's army to follow. Instead, he preferred to go ahead and travel alone to persuade or suppress those clans or tribes that had not yet submitted.
He enjoyed the sense of conquest that came from single-handedly suppressing and subduing numerous creatures.
Ironically, if we set aside the necessary caution and prudence, deep down, Garus also prefers a fighting style that uses the power of a single dragon to crush all powerful enemies with overwhelming force.
In his view, his people and army only needed to clean up the mess and consolidate the fruits of victory.
"Vera."
Red Iron Dragon suddenly turned to the seemingly empty air on the right and called out.
"exist!"
With a resounding response, the petite figure of the fairy dragon Vera appeared swiftly from the air, accompanied by a subtle ripple.
Since Red Iron Dragon ascended to legendary status, Fairy Dragon would secretly hide nearby to observe and study him almost every time he underwent intense training, thereby constantly refining and strengthening her ultimate technique, "Emperor Ignas Simulation Technique," striving to make its power even greater.
Red Iron Dragon was fully aware of Vera's behavior.
He turned a blind eye and did not stop it, which can be considered as tacit approval in a way.
He turned to the fairy dragon that had revealed its form and instructed it: "Vera, now it is time for you to fulfill your duties as the kingdom's inspector. In my form, inspect the Crimson Flame Royal City, appease the people, and demonstrate the kingdom's stability and majesty."
After the Kingdom of Aura officially stepped onto the continental stage, it attracted close attention from various forces.
Vera's role is no longer just that of a mascot to lighten the mood.
Her incredibly realistic simulation skills can have unexpected effects in many crucial moments and special occasions, making her a valuable and unique card in Garoth's hand.
Opposite Garus, the fairy dragon's eyes widened instantly upon hearing the mission, its gaze gleaming.
She excitedly did a somersault on the spot, then quickly regained her balance and adopted a serious and solemn expression.
She puffed out her small chest and declared loudly, "Hey! Vera guarantees to complete the mission! She'll make sure all the citizens of the royal city can witness Emperor Aura's ever-present majestic figure and majesty!"
Looking at her, Galos instructed, "Remember, your activities are limited to patrolling the Crimson Flame Royal City."
Now, both the Path of Scales and the Kingdom of Theo are eyeing us covetously, so we must be on guard.
However, although Vera may seem a bit eccentric and unreliable on a daily basis, she is very aware of the consequences when it matters and has never let anyone down on anything truly important.
Galos was actually quite confident in her ability to perform these kinds of tasks.
"Okay! I'll go right away!"
The fairy dragon responded cheerfully, then began to spin in place, its body radiating a rich and strange magical light.
The light quickly condensed and took shape.
In the blink of an eye, she disappeared, replaced by a red iron dragon that looked almost exactly like Garus's original form.
The simulated red iron dragon is incredibly lifelike. The texture of its scales, the luster of its eyes, and even the fine battle markings on its body are all flawless. Overall, it looks fierce and majestic, almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
call!
The fake Red Iron Dragon flapped its wings, creating a gust of wind, and then, with all four legs propelling it, it soared into the sky, flying directly from the back mountain area to the skies above Crimson Flame Royal City to begin its patrol mission.
Galos watched the figure fly away in his own likeness.
Then, he slightly raised his head and looked up at the vast sky above the kingdom.
The exclusive training area on the back mountain where he was located had long been equipped with a powerful shielding array, which could effectively isolate him from external surveillance and reconnaissance, including from the magical satellite "Eye of the Stars".
Currently, only this region and the High Mountain Royal Court in the entire Kingdom of Aura possess this level of protection.
If this concealment effect were to be extended to cover the entire royal city, and even other key areas of the kingdom... for the Kingdom of Aura at this stage, it would be a huge and complex challenge.
However, the Kingdom of Aura is not alone.
The list of support provided by the Kingdom of Lorthen includes the construction of such large-scale magic arrays, and the relevant construction work is currently being carried out gradually in the kingdom's plans.
"Compared to those long-established kingdoms with deep roots, my kingdom is far inferior."
Hong Tielong calmly assessed the situation in his mind, without becoming complacent because of his current achievements.
He had previously tried to request a magical satellite from Lortheon, but even though the two countries were in a close honeymoon period, the Kingdom of Lortheon ultimately declined the request tactfully but firmly.
Those magical satellites hanging high in the sky are all the crystallization of alchemy, and their value is immeasurable.
Their existence is significant for far more than simply monitoring movements in every corner of the continent.
The magic satellite itself is a powerful strategic weapon platform, capable of remotely constructing and guiding legendary-level spells to precisely strike surface targets; it can also, at critical moments, remotely transmit energy to allied legendary powerhouses, providing long-range amplification and support...
They possess a wide range of strategic effects and are invaluable alchemical tools that any major power would treasure.
It's worth noting that the Kingdom of Lorthen went so far as to send a legendary mage, Margarita, to personally visit in order to exchange for the legendary weapon, [Burning Delight], just in case anything went wrong during the transaction. This demonstrates the rarity and value of legendary equipment.
The rarity and strategic value of the Magic Satellite far surpasses that of any single legendary weapon.
Hong Tielong calmed himself down, temporarily suppressing these long-term plans for the future in his mind, and withdrew his gaze from the sky.
Buzz!
A burst of light emerged from his body.
The next moment, his dragon body began to shrink and deform rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a rather majestic black falcon with a wide wingspan, its massive muscles hidden under its feathers.
The falcon flapped its wings and silently took to the sky.
After circling briefly in the air to determine his direction, he soared away like an arrow released from a bow, quietly and swiftly heading towards the northern permafrost tundra.
…………
Permafrost tundra.
Beneath the vast, boundless sky, wind and snow danced.
Thick, leaden-gray clouds hung low, seemingly within reach.
The snowflakes, as large as goose feathers, were swept up by the gale. As far as the eye could see, there were only rolling white snow hills and an endless ice field, a vast expanse of white between heaven and earth.
Vast, expansive, lifeless, desolate.
Yet, amidst such harsh weather, a large fortress stood stubbornly amidst the swirling snow.
Built against a massive glacier, its architectural style is rugged and sturdy, and its overall color scheme blends seamlessly with the glacier. From a distance, it resembles both the naturally grown edges of the glacier and a giant dragon that is steadily coiled in this place.
—Dragon Tooth Fortress.
At this moment, before the fortress's massive gate, two enormous figures stood silently in the howling wind and snow, letting the cold wind whip their scales that covered their entire bodies.
On the left is a male blue dragon, strong in size, even stronger than the red dragon of the same size.
His enormous dragon wings were tightly folded at his sides, with occasional tiny blue arcs of electricity flickering between the wing membranes, dispelling the ice and snow and cold that tried to cling to him.
On the right is a female red dragon, whose size is even more robust and powerful than the blue dragon beside her.
Unlike the blue dragon's coldness, her crimson scales stood out conspicuously in the icy snow, like embers burning in the snow, and scorching breath spewed from her nostrils, turning into billowing white mist.
These two were none other than Heriam and Cahill, who were ordered to manage this place.
They are still some time away from true adulthood, and are in the late stage of juvenile dragons. However, their size, which far exceeds that of their kind, and their powerful life level have already surpassed most adult red or blue dragons.
"According to the message Wang sent earlier, he should be arriving soon."
Heliam looked up at the snow-covered southern sky and said softly.
"The great Emperor Ignas is now a legendary dragon! It's unimaginable how majestic and imposing he must be, with an aura of overwhelming power!"
Cahill replied excitedly.
As she spoke, a cluster of scorching sparks involuntarily flew from the corner of her mouth, landing on the snow with a hissing sound.
This red dragon is savage and warlike by nature, and its bones are full of rebellious and unruly elements, but in the Kingdom of Aura, the Red Iron Dragon Emperor can keep her in awe and submission from beginning to end.
Just then, a strange sound came from behind the curtain of snow in the distance.
The two dragons simultaneously perked up, immediately raising their heads and looking in the direction from which the sound came.
Amidst the swirling, misty snow, a massive, dark red figure burst through layers of snow, hurtling towards them! Its speed was so great that it left a vacuum trail behind it, swirling the surrounding snowflakes to the sides.
The visitor was none other than the supreme ruler of the Kingdom of Aura.
The Red Iron Dragon Emperor – Garo Ignas!
After safely arriving at the northern ice plains, he reverted to his true form.
The environment here is harsh, with raging winds and snow, and the vast expanse of land means there's no need to worry about being monitored and targeted by the southern countries.
Those magical satellites were not omniscient or omnipotent.
Their attention is often focused only on key areas on the continent, making it impossible to attend to all remote places.
He did not deliberately unleash his dragon might, but the surrounding wind and snow still paused.
The next moment, the Red Iron Dragon retracted its wings and landed in front of the two giant dragons with heavy wind pressure.
"The Great Iron King! Lord of the Wilderness!"
Khriam and Cahill simultaneously lowered their heads, paying heartfelt respect to their emperor with the etiquette of dragons.
Garros's gaze first fell on the more composed Blue Dragon.
"Hriam, what's been happening with those frost giants lately?"
He asked.
Blue Dragon immediately replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, the patrols dispatched by Dragonfang Fortress have been keeping watch day and night. Based on the information we have so far, there is no clear indication of a large-scale gathering of frost giants heading south."
"However, the range of their tribe's footprint is clearly gradually expanding southward."
"Based on the current speed, it won't be long before their vanguard arrives at the area where Dragon Tooth Fortress is located."
Upon hearing this, Galos nodded slightly, not surprised by the situation.
"Very good, spread the word that the dragon exists here."
He said calmly, "I will wait here for the arrival of that self-proclaimed 'Eternal Frost King'."
Soon after, the red iron dragon flapped its wings again and soared straight into the sky.
After circling briefly above Dragon Tooth Fortress for half a turn, he finally looked towards the leeward side of the glacier behind the fortress and then descended.
call.
Red Iron Dragon regulated his breathing, slowly lowered his body, and suppressed all outward aura, transforming into the most patient hunter.
The wind and snow continued to fall, constantly landing on his massive body covered with black and red scales and battle marks.
Ice crystals and snow gradually accumulated, slowly covering his imposing dragon body until it merged with the vast glacial environment beneath him, becoming indistinguishable from the rest of the world.
at the same time.
After receiving the emperor's order, Dragon Tooth Fortress changed its previous low-key and cautious approach.
The fortress's dragons began to fly intentionally or unintentionally over the icefield tribes that had already submitted to the frost giants, demonstrating their presence before returning directly to the fortress.
The scouts who had already infiltrated the various icefield clans also began to spread the relevant information.
then……
Before long, the news that "there is a stronghold established by dragons in the southern region of the ice plains" quickly reached the ears of the frost giants who were busy integrating the ice plains through various channels.
Out of respect for dragons, their sworn enemy.
Upon learning the news, the Eternal Frost King immediately shifted his focus of conquest to the dragons, and then, relying on his legendary power, went to Dragonfang Fortress alone.
The wind and snow continued to howl wildly in the sky above the permafrost tundra, and Dragonfang Fortress continued to operate as usual in the bitter cold.
Several days later, a heavy pressure swept over, like an invisible tide washing over the icy plains, and even the howling wind and snow seemed to freeze for a moment under this pressure.
With heavy, earth-shaking footsteps, the massive body of the Eternal Frost King pierced through the thick snow curtain, appearing in the dragon's sight with seemingly slow but actually swift movements.
His massive body, over thirty meters tall at the shoulders, was upright and imposing. Thick, ice-blue armor covered his vital parts, and a giant warhammer dragged across the frozen ground, cleaving a deep trench in its path.
He stopped in his tracks, his eyes sweeping over the Dragon Fang Fortress built atop the glacier.
A look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes when he saw the giant dragon circling and guarding the fortress.
Ultimately, the frost giants fixed their gazes on Heriam and Cahill.
The postures of these two giant dragons are the most eye-catching.
Surprisingly, the legendary frost giant did not immediately display the hostility and aggression expected between sworn enemies; instead, he spoke with great passion and fervor.
“O dragons soaring through the skies! I, Voluk, conqueror of the frozen tundra, future King of the North, have taken notice of your presence here.”
“I admire the power flowing in your veins and the innate pride you possess.”
"In this vast and cruel world, the weak races are only fit to crawl in the mud and struggle to survive! Only the truly strong deserve to stand at the pinnacle of all living beings and enjoy the power of domination and rule!"
As he spoke, the frost giant opened his enormous hands.
Its posture is bold and majestic, as if it wants to embrace the entire tundra and even the vast land further south.
"Submit to me! Be loyal to me! Join my ranks! Embark on this great path of conquest with me!"
His voice, booming like a bell, echoed through the wind and snow as he declared, "We will first eliminate all discordant voices on the tundra, and then march our army south to bring the vast, rich, and unclaimed wilderness into our territory!"
"There are countless prey and inexhaustible resources there, enough to satisfy all desires and needs!"
"I will surely build an unprecedentedly powerful kingdom of giants! And you, as long as you are willing to lower your proud heads and prostrate yourself before my banner of Voluk, will have the opportunity to share this glory, and... the right to live!"
He intended to subdue the dragon before him.
Moreover, he did not want to rely solely on overwhelming force, but rather hoped to subdue his opponent by displaying a "kingly demeanor" and a grand vision.
In this way, he can gain the greatest sense of satisfaction from conquest.
However, his impassioned speech was met with silence.
Blue dragon Heriam and red dragon Cahill exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with an indescribable strangeness.
Finally, the outspoken Cahill could no longer contain himself and let out an undisguised sneer.
She broke the silence, her tone dripping with sarcasm: "Hey, big guy! Have you been squatting in some ice hole for too long and frozen your brain to death?"
Khriam shook his head, his tone relatively calm, but the content was very sharp.
"Your news is slower than the oldest, coldest winds of the tundra. Heading south? To conquer the unclaimed wilderness? Don't you know that the wilderness you covet already has its only master?"
They certainly hadn't expected that this formidable legendary frost giant would be so uninformed and backward.
But upon closer reflection, it seems to make sense.
The permafrost tundra is an extremely harsh environment, vast and desolate, and very few outside creatures are willing to venture into it.
After the Ironforge tribe unified the border area, the merchant caravans that had previously ventured into the ice plains chose to stop at the relatively safe border area, trade with the tribe, and no longer continued northward.
The Frost Giants and the Barbarians have been keeping a close eye on each other for decades.
Their focus was limited to the struggles within the ice field.
Due to a combination of factors, the Frost Giants knew very little about the earth-shattering changes that had taken place in the Southern Wilderness, and were completely unaware that a powerful dragon kingdom had risen there.
Upon hearing the two dragons' blunt words, Woruk's body stiffened.
His eyes flashed, tinged with a hint of offended anger, as he said in a deep voice, "Dominator? Hmph! As long as they are not legendary beings, they will all be insignificant dust before my power!"
Hearing these words, even the usually calm Khriam almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Although this giant was large in size, his knowledge was like that of a frog at the bottom of a well.
"dust?"
Cahill flapped his wings dramatically, sending up a shower of scorching sparks.
She burst into laughter and said, "Let me tell you, you ignorant fool! The one who rules that wilderness is our great Emperor Ignas! His Majesty Garros Ignas, the founder of the Kingdom of Aura!"
"And this icy plain where you stand right now is already an outpost of the Kingdom of Aura!"
"Soon, the entire permafrost tundra will surely become an inseparable part of the northern territory within our king's domain!"
Heriam added decisively, "Submit to you? Giant, don't dream. While you're still dreaming of becoming king, His Majesty has already established a real kingdom!"
This merciless sarcasm caused the frost giant's expression to darken visibly.
He originally thought he was showing his magnanimity and recruiting powerful vassals, but he didn't expect that the other party had already pledged allegiance to another dragon emperor, and he became the object of ridicule instead.
His "kingly demeanor" instantly crumbled.
Instead, a furious rage arose from the feeling of being belittled and fooled.
"Shut up! You stupid and arrogant lizards!"
The frost giant roared, "Even if you truly have a kingdom behind you, it doesn't change the fact that you are weak before me right now!"
"To so brazenly provoke a legend, I will first crush you, then carry your heads to your so-called emperor to settle this score!"
"He had better actually exist! Not be a figment of your imagination!"
Enraged, he felt a surge of cold energy emanating from his body, preparing to unleash his legendary domain to forcibly subdue or simply destroy the two dragons that dared to mock him so.
However, at that moment...
The magnificent glacier behind Dragonfang Fortress suddenly trembled violently! This caused the frost giant Voluk's gaze to sharpen and his movements to pause.
boom!
The thick snow accumulated on the glacier suddenly collapsed, and the fierce wind was forcibly pushed aside by an even stronger force.
A black and red dragon shadow, as large as a mountain range, suddenly soared into the sky from behind the glacier! Its fully extended wings shielded the snow and wind and covered the frost giants below.
"You want to settle scores with me?"
Red Iron Dragon lowered his indifferent gaze, looking down at the giant on the ground. "I'm right here. Come on."
Woruk's massive body jolted violently, his pupils contracting slightly as he stared at the suddenly appearing red iron dragon.
The dragon's incredibly strong body did indeed intimidate him for a moment, but then, his eyes flashed with a probing light as he quickly sensed the red iron dragon's life energy level.
Level 21.
He was in the same grade as me.
This discovery put the giant at ease.
According to their race's knowledge and common sense, legendary giants, when they first ascend to the next level, usually possess four characteristics, which is roughly similar to the situation of dragons of the same level.
However, he, Warruk, has a total of five traits!
This means that his strength far surpasses that of ordinary legends, and that two or three ordinary human legends might not be his match; it also means that most legends of the same level, even dragons known for their strength, would find it extremely difficult to confront him head-on.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Waruk laughed loudly, "No wonder the two little dragons dared to be so arrogant. So you, the so-called emperor, have been hiding here all along!"
"That's good! It saves me the trouble of going south to find you!"
"If I kill you here, your kingdom will naturally fall apart!"
Compared to his arrogance, Hong Tielong simply stared at him with indifferent eyes, as if looking at a clown.
Immediately, Garus folded his wings and swooped down towards the frost giant!
There's not much to say; the battle is about to begin.
"Die!"
With a roar, Woruk raised his warhammer high and slammed it down hard from a distance at the red iron dragon that was swooping down from the sky.
boom!
An invisible ripple burst forth, covering a vast area.
Wherever the ripples passed, the wind and snow along the way were instantly shattered into even finer particles, creating a fan-shaped vacuum area that swept towards the Red Iron Dragon!
Faced with this thunderous attack from afar, Red Iron Dragon's eyes remained completely unmoved.
With a casual flap of his enormous dragon wings.
Buzz!
Possessing both the characteristics of [Super Speed] and [Agility], the Red Iron Dragon's body exhibits incredible mobility that is completely disproportionate to its size. Like a black and red lightning bolt, it sidesteps at the last second, avoiding the warhammer's long-range attack, and remains unharmed.
As he dodged the attacks, fine golden arcs of electricity crackled across his body, and a deep, thunderous roar echoed from his chest.
[Excited State] and [Blood Burst State]
Two combat states were instantly activated!
[Beast Form] activated!
The Red Iron Dragon's size expanded from its original form, becoming terrifying and oppressive, surpassing the Frost Giants on the ground in every way.
The next second, he closed in on his target.
At almost the same moment, the dragon and the giant unleashed their respective domains, and instead of using them for defense, they poured the power of their domains upon each other!
Centered on the dragon and the giant, crimson flames and pale ice tides collided violently, eroding and consuming each other in a frenzied manner.
The solid permafrost below groaned under the combined pressure of ice and fire, large swathes of ice melting instantly only to be frozen again by the extreme cold, forming countless twisted, glassy crystals.
Waruk tensed up instantly.
Opposite the majestic and imposing behemoth, whose size already surpassed his own, he, who had always been proud of his massive body, now appeared somewhat insignificant in comparison.
But he knew that body shape didn't mean everything.
He possesses five key characteristics, has a profound foundation, and remains confident, believing that his advantage lies with himself.
The frost giant did not retract his weapon, but instead executed a violent spin, his warhammer sweeping across Garros' waist with a tearing force.
At the same time, the dragon energy around Garros was highly concentrated, swirling around his arms.
His muscles bulged high like cast iron, with incredibly clear textures. At first glance, they looked as if they were about to burst through the hard dragon scales covering them!
The red iron dragon neither dodged nor evaded, but raised its sharp claws to meet the frost giant's sweeping warhammer head-on!
boom!
A deafening roar suddenly erupted.
At the center of the collision, the surface of the Red Iron Dragon Armor shattered instantly, cracking into countless tiny, spiderweb-like fissures.
However, the moment it made contact, Voluk's massive warhammer was crushed by an invisible force, breaking into countless fragments that scattered in all directions.
"How is this possible?! How could my [Smash Iron] trait be so weak?!"
The giant's expression suddenly changed drastically, and a violent tingling and trembling sensation came from his hammer-wielding arms.
Red Iron Dragon remained unfazed.
His advanced physical immunity is no joke.
At the same time, the Red Iron Dragon's attack, with its [Great Strength] still undiminished, tore through the air with its claws and landed unstoppably on the Frost Giant's chest, which was wide open from swinging its hammer.
Boom!!
The impact was dull, like the beating of a giant drum.
The frost giant felt an irresistible, overwhelming force penetrate his body.
Like a kite with a broken string, he tumbled and flew backward uncontrollably, carving a deep furrow in the ground before finally crashing hard into a low ice hill and barely coming to a stop.
Red Iron Dragon did not immediately give chase, but hovered quietly in mid-air, gazing at the distant, dusty landscape.
His battle with the four legends of the Dragon Worship Cult was too intense and rushed, and he didn't have time to properly feel his own power.
Now, through the brief exchange just now, he has roughly figured out the level of the legendary frost giant's strength, and he can take this opportunity to test his own strength more comprehensively.
With his ferocious and unparalleled attack just now, if it had been a human legend of the same level, they would already be dead.
But the frost giants are not so fragile.
"Cough...cough..."
With a muffled cough, Woruk struggled to pull himself out of the shattered ice mound ruins and swayed as he straightened up again.
A noticeable collapsed wound was visible on his chest, but it was not completely penetrated.
Moreover, the texture of the flesh in the collapsed area was very strange, resembling shattered ice crystals, and it was slowly repairing itself.
【Extreme Cold Armor】—Flesh and blood as cold, as hard as armor.
Woruk raised his hand to wipe the blood that had spilled from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with apprehension as he stared intently at the Red Iron Dragon on the other side.
In that lightning-fast exchange, he realized that the opponent's number of characteristics was probably no less than his own, and that the basic attributes contained in the opponent's dragon body were ridiculously high.
Otherwise, he would never have been so embarrassed in a single encounter.
"How about... we retreat for now?"
The thought involuntarily sprouted in his mind.
However, under the gaze of the Red Iron Dragon, an unnamed rage suddenly surged from the frost giant's heart, burning away his nascent intention to retreat.
Retreat? Dragons are the giants' sworn enemies for generations!
He now represents not only himself, but also the glory of the giant race!
How can we be cowardly and think of retreating before even engaging in battle when facing our nemesis?! We must kill this red iron dragon here and use its head to wash away our shame!
Facing the charging red iron dragon again, the giant roared and strode forward to meet it head-on.
In the near instant, he clenched his giant fist, countless sharp ice shards condensing between his fingers, and smashed it towards the red iron dragon.
Red Iron Dragon's reaction was simple and direct; it slapped out with its claw without any fancy moves.
collapse!
The ground beneath the frost giant's feet cracked open, countless thick fissures spreading rapidly into the distance like a spider web. Even the magnificent glacier upon which Dragon Tooth Fortress rested trembled violently, its surface cracking with countless clear fissures.
However, unexpectedly...
Despite the violent commotion, the frost giant in the center remained completely still, while the red iron dragon was knocked off balance by the punch.
【Ice Pulse Resonance】—Resonate with the glacial land and share the damage.
"Something felt off just now."
Galos narrowed his eyes slightly.
His extensive combat experience allowed him to realize, almost instantly, how to effectively respond to any setbacks.
On the other side, seeing that he had gained a slight advantage in his first head-on collision, how could Waruk let this opportunity slip by?
He immediately let out a deafening roar.
[Soul-shattering!]
With the powerful enhancement of its properties, this roar contains an extremely strong mental impact and dizziness effect.
The dragons and their retinues watching the battle from the far reaches of Dragon Tooth Fortress only heard some aftershocks from afar, and all of them felt a violent dizziness. Those who were slightly weaker even experienced a blackout and collapsed.
Woruk took a sudden step forward, raising his massive fist, now covered in icy shards, and channeling all his power into it.
Shattered Iron! Critical Hit!
The Frost Giant unleashed a powerful burst of skill, combining it with the [Smash] ability. Its fist, imbued with an aura of annihilation, smashed towards the Red Iron Dragon's head!
If this attack hits, even with Red Iron Dragon's defense, it might not be easy to escape unscathed.
boom!
The air was compressed to an extreme degree and then suddenly exploded, emitting a piercing shriek.
However, this seemingly sure-fire strike landed on empty air.
Red Iron Dragon was unaffected by the Soul-Shaking Roar.
Just before the giant fist was about to strike, he shifted slightly to the side, easily dodging the attack.
Then, Waruk wanted to give chase, but suddenly felt a tightness in his ankle.
The red iron dragon's tail had somehow gotten wrapped around it.
One tug! One pull!
Woruk immediately lost his balance and lurched forward.
"Fly!"
The red iron dragon grinned, followed by an incredibly heavy wing strike that landed squarely on the frost giant's side.
The powerful slap sent Voruk, who had lost his balance, flying off the ground and into the air.
call!
A surge of flames erupted from the red iron dragon's wings, tearing apart the domain that the frost giants had attempted to block.
With an agility completely disproportionate to his size, he appeared directly above the frost giant, arriving after the opponent had moved.
"It's time to end this!"
Red Iron Dragon's hind leg muscles tensed up suddenly like a bowstring, slightly bent, and the strong muscle fibers twisted up like steel wire. Then, his claws, comparable to battering rams, stomped down heavily on the frost giant below.
collapse!
The frost giant Woruk plummeted towards the frozen tundra at an even faster speed than when it was ascending, eventually crashing heavily to the ground like a meteorite.
A massive crater, resembling a meteorite impact, formed instantly, sending plumes of smoke and ice flying into the sky.
At the very center of the pit lay the mangled remains of a giant.
His head had been completely blown apart by that heavy stomp, leaving his neck empty and a huge, gaping hole in his chest with irregularly torn edges.
It appeared that the Everfrost King was beyond dead, devoid of all life, and motionless.
However, the opponent is, after all, a legendary figure, and no one can guarantee that he may still be hiding some special abilities that could allow him to turn the tide or feign death to escape.
"To be on the safe side, we must completely destroy the evidence."
Galos thought to himself.
Just in case, he took a deep breath, and flames rapidly gathered in his mouth. Then, he unleashed an incredibly intense, super-limitless dragon breath of fire towards the frost giant's mangled corpse in the pit.
"Damn dragon!!!!"
A furious roar rang out.
On the frost giant's torso, icy flesh tore apart, forming eyes and a roaring mouth out of thin air.
This is Waruk's last feature.
【Winter's Will】—Having endured the trials of winter, your will can conquer death.
This characteristic allows Woruk to retain his will even after death. If he kills an enemy during this time or fakes his death to pretend to be dead, he can reshape his body and be resurrected.
However, even now, the Red Iron Dragon only has some damage to its scales, and its aura remains powerful.
Waruk knew perfectly well that he had no chance of killing him while he was on the verge of death, so, under the influence of his last shred of rationality, he chose to play dead in the hope of getting away with it.
But he never expected that this Red Iron Dragon would be so cautious and ruthless, not even sparing a single mutilated corpse.
Under the imminent threat of death from the dragon's breath, Woruk could no longer maintain his disguise.
His battered body sprang up from the pit, dodging the dragon's breath in a sorry state, while turning around and staring intently at Dragon Fang Fortress.
He wanted to drag those damned dragons down with him in his final moments!
Powered by the last of the Winter's Will's energy, the frost giant's remains leaped high into the air, roared, and charged toward Dragonfang Fortress.
However, before he could run very far...
The dragon's breath ceased, and then, in the next second, an even more violent, destructive dragon's breath descended from the sky.
It's faster, and there's no way to avoid it.
It was like a river of crimson flames falling from the sky, instantly engulfing the frost giant's body and melting and evaporating it inch by inch.
When the red iron dragon stopped breathing, the frost giant's figure had completely disappeared, as if it had never existed, leaving only a huge crater in its place.
Voluk couldn't protect his own people.
However, that doesn't mean Hong Tielong can't do it.
"Much more durable than human legends, but unfortunately, that's all."
Red Iron Dragon seemed a little unsatisfied, spitting out a few sparks from its nostrils.
He circled slightly and flew back towards Dragon Fang Fortress.
"My King! The Great Iron King! The True Lord of the North!"
The dragons that witnessed the battle immediately cheered, their eyes filled with excitement and awe.
They knew the Red Iron Dragon Emperor would win, but they didn't expect the victory to be so swift. From beginning to end, the so-called Eternal Frost King had no chance to fight back.
(End of this chapter)
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