Tale of the Red Dragon Without Dragon’s Might
Chapter 254 - 252 New Atmosphere

Chapter 254: Chapter 252 New Atmosphere

"Master Leon, the weapons and armor we promised to craft for you have been completed."

"It’s not with me. Such a huge sword, such heavy dragon armor—I can’t possibly carry them around."

"If you want to retrieve your weapons and armor, you’ll need to travel to Danalan personally."

Hai’an showed up about half a year later.

After spending over six months, Leon finally retrieved the equipment he had entrusted to the elves for crafting.

Dragon’s Jaw and Tear Claw didn’t change much; they were mostly polished and refined.

The Catastrophe Blade saw changes to its hilt and handle, while the blade remained untouched. Originally a tool for slaughter, it now resembled a piece of art—so much so that the name "Catastrophe Blade" almost felt unworthy. It called for a more elegant name.

The most significant transformation was with the Dragon Armor. Both the visible surface and the hidden barbs had been meticulously treated. Polishing was a fundamental step, making the surface smooth as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding light, while exquisite carvings and patterns adorned it... the elves’ aesthetic judgment truly deserved praise.

"Not bad, not bad. You all did an excellent job."

"I might need your help in the future... unless you dare to offend me, you better not refuse. As compensation, I will pay well."

Leon commended the elves’ craftsmanship highly.

Rare materials were not easy to acquire, and even having them did not mean they could be easily utilized.

In truth, even though Leon had wealth and was willing to spend it, crafting five swords with materials superior to refined gold was a steep challenge—considering his swords measured several meters in length and stood as tall as a floor. Even refined gold, in such large quantities, was hard to gather.

Fortunately, Leon’s reputation now carried substantial weight; the surrounding forces, regardless of who they were, had to show him respect. The Lost Plateau housed numerous volcanoes with decent refined gold output, and the Gold Shore Chamber of Commerce, being a prominent organization, provided considerable support. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to collect enough gold to forge his weapons.

In any case, Leon took nearly a few years to gather enough refined gold for six swords, each crafted by Fire Giant Furnace Masters. These weren’t just superficially plated with refined gold; they contained substantial amounts of it.

Years had passed, and Leon had long accepted the fact that refined gold weapons would suffice for now. As for better weapons, he’d have to devise another plan.

"Master, please try swinging them. I want to see just how powerful you are handling six swords."

It had been several years since Leon mastered the Three Heads and Six Arms technique.

How could Leon possibly resist showing off after so long? Although he considered keeping the Three Heads and Six Arms as a trump card, Cecilia had already witnessed Leon activating the Dharma Body, transforming into a three-headed, six-armed Red Dragon.

Leon didn’t need Cecilia to urge him; he wanted to test his combat strength, spending some time binding the newly acquired swords, shaking his body, and entering the Three Heads and Six Arms state. Each hand wielded a sword, and he appeared utterly imposing.

Leon felt brimming with power—not just because he had acquired new equipment, but also due to years of transforming Volcanic Island into a feng shui haven. Breathing the nature’s spiritual energy within such a terrain increased efficiency severalfold, leading to significant mana growth.

Maintaining the Vajra Body and the Three Heads and Six Arms was no longer an unimaginable feat for him.

Of course, when considering endurance, the Vajra Body—which prevented injuries—was indispensable. As for the Three Heads and Six Arms, it was best used sparingly unless facing formidable enemies; mana, no matter how abundant, shouldn’t be squandered unnecessarily.

A feng shui haven was indeed extraordinary—not only was mana cultivation faster than before, but Leon’s physical size had also grown. He now possessed the build of an Adult Dragon.

At this rate, when he reached adolescence, he would likely have the frame of a Mature Dragon. However, Mature Dragons still fell under the "large-sized" category, whereas gigantic sizes required old-age dragons—something he might need to wait for until adulthood.

"Let’s have a sparring match." Leon, standing tall, looked down at the crawling Green Dragon, visibly impatient.

"Master, don’t joke. I’m scared." The sight of the Red Dragon wielding six swords was overwhelmingly violent. Even knowing Leon wouldn’t harm her, Cecilia couldn’t help but instinctively retreat.

"Didn’t you say you’ve grown stronger compared to before?" Leon wasn’t willing to give up.

Cecilia had lived on Volcanic Island for the past few years, and under the influence of the feng shui terrain, besides her scales becoming more radiant and her size increasing, she had awakened numerous Jade Dragon skills. In addition to Confusing Heart Breath and Spiritual Step—unique to the Jade Dragon’s Mysterious Steps—she could now summon flames through Jade Flame Ashes...

"I am much stronger than before. I promise that even an Adult Green Dragon wouldn’t be my match, and perhaps even a Mature Green Dragon... um, Mature Green Dragons still might be a challenge." Cecilia roared at Leon, "Balor Flame Demon and Pit Fiend aren’t your match either."

"What do you mean by ’Balor Flame Demon and Pit Fiend aren’t my match’... A few years ago, I already had confidence defeating them." Leon swung his sword. "Ten—I want to take on ten."

"Alright, ten might be a bit much... I can handle three Balor Flame Demons without an issue; Pit Fiends being slightly stronger than Balor Flame Demons means I’ll fight two instead."

Leon couldn’t quite assess his own strength now. Facing powerful Demon Lords or Great Devils would likely still be difficult, but average Demon Lords or Great Devils were well within his capability.

As long as he had mana, there were no obstacles to his challenge level.

"You really don’t carry the bloodline of the Evil Dragon Queen? You’re really not her offspring?" Fiora appeared, scrutinizing Leon, her gaze repeatedly shifting to his three heads and six arms.

Fiora, as a Metal Dragon, naturally didn’t get along with Colorful Dragons. She had always worked grudgingly for Leon, spending most of her days hidden in an underwater cave along the Gold-plated Coast, making herself difficult to find.

She didn’t get along well with Cecilia or Salovis, but her relationship with Tassera was decent. They exchanged a few words occasionally. Having witnessed the anomalies occurring on Volcanic Island and personally observed the transformations in the Red Dragon, Blue Dragon, and Green Dragon living there, she had shamelessly relocated to Volcanic Island, where she chose a seaside cave to reside in.

No matter how Leon tried to persuade them, no dragon was willing to be his opponent—not even if he offered to fight one against four: Tassera, Cecilia, Salovis, and Fiora.

With no opponent available, Leon resorted to sparring against thin air. Around Volcanic Island were numerous smaller islands, and he could freely wreak havoc on them.

Leon spent merely an hour easily destroying one small island—and that was that.

The Vajra Body consumed significant mana, and refined gold weapons were exceptionally heavy. Handling six swords simultaneously was exhausting, even for someone of Leon’s astounding strength over prolonged periods.