Tale of the Red Dragon Without Dragon’s Might
Chapter 378 - 373 The Gap in Close Combat

Chapter 378: Chapter 373 The Gap in Close Combat

To successfully forge a weapon strong enough to kill the Red Dragon, Jasas had no idea how much energy he had consumed—wanting to forge a divine weapon requires more than just effort, it also requires the consumption of mana—at this moment, even at full strength, he could perhaps only exert five or six layers.

Jasas was not afraid of death, he wanted to wear down the Red Dragon as much as possible. He pulled out a forge hammer and stood up.

Jasas was willing to join the battle, but that didn’t mean Kazegro wanted his help. As a Flame Divine Successor, Kazegro was filled with pride, unwilling to accept a two-on-one fight. Winning in such a manner would not be honorable, especially since he was confident he could kill the Red Dragon on the opposite side, although it might be troublesome and take some time.

"Step back." Kazegro glanced at Jasas.

"If you guys want, two against one is fine with me," Leon added fuel to the fire. Although he believed in the pride of the Flame Divine Successor, he was afraid of the slightest chance that things might go wrong. Jasas, as the Fire Giant Furnace Master, indeed possessed some strength, and having a little less pressure would increase his chances of winning.

Upon hearing Leon’s words, Kazegro’s voice intensified a few degrees, and this time he didn’t even turn his head: "I told you to step back, didn’t you hear me?"

Jasas opened his mouth, hesitated to speak, but ultimately retreated helplessly.

"Yes, this is our fight." Leon chuckled slyly, raising his claws to point at Kazegro, "You’re quite impressive."

However, Kazegro merely snorted and sneered contemptuously, "I don’t need praise from a Red Dragon."

"I’m not just an ordinary Red Dragon, I am the King of the Zhen Dan Kingdom." Leon flicked out his forked tongue, "Do you know the Zhen Dan Kingdom?"

Leon wished he could immediately kill the arrogant Flame Divine Successor, especially tear apart the Jasas who dared to deceive him. But at this moment, he needed to remain calm, not be overwhelmed by anger... he was not like the talkative Brass Dragon but was intentionally stalling for time.

The standard challenge level for a Flame Divine Successor is 25, capable of using Molten Rock Shaping Weapons.

The Flame Divine Successor before him displayed something different just after facing the Sanmei Divine Wind, and the weapon he used was a giant sword crafted by Jasas, using countless rare materials over a year. Undoubtedly, his strength was greater than that of a regular Flame Divine Successor.

In Leon’s impression, a Flame Divine Successor not only has Flame Immunity but also various damage resistances, like Freezing and Lightning Resistance. Coupled with resistance to non-magical attacks like blunt strikes, puncture, and slashing, virtually immune to most statuses, and finally, lacking True Vision was certainly not an issue.

Whatever the mana cost, Fierce Gods and Evil Spirits could be activated at will, but Samadhi True Fire and Hand Palm Bomb could not be used... the Sanmei Divine Wind just used seemed not very effective, not because the power of the Sanmei Divine Wind was lacking, but clearly, the Flame Divine Successor had to continuously summon Molten Armor for defense, or else the Sanmei Divine Wind would blow him apart, mainly because the mana consumption of the Sanmei Divine Wind was a challenge for him.

How about using the 72 Transformations to transform into a Kraken?

The Kraken lacks Flame Immunity, and Lightning damage would be countered by the Flame Divine Successor’s Lightning Resistance. Its ten tentacles would surely be reduced to one per sword by the Flame Divine Successor.

Currently, his mana was enough for him to use the Downy Hairs to summon a large number of giant red dragon clones, but those giant red dragon clones probably couldn’t withstand the Flame Divine Successor’s sword edge either.

The strength of that Flame Divine Successor combined with that sword was too formidable. Without a Vajra Body, it would be absolutely unbearable... otherwise, what need is there for spells, just use the Vajra Body with Three Heads and Six Arms for a physical confrontation? Anyway, his sharp teeth and claws are considered magic weapons.

Leon hadn’t thought of a strategy yet, but Kazegro raised his sword again, saying, "I’m not interested in who you are, I only know you’re about to die soon, and I’m going to chop off your head... or you can let me put the chains on you and make you my pet."

Leon squinted his eyes as a lightning flash suddenly crossed his mind, then smiled and said, "If you can honestly defeat me, it’s not impossible for me to be your pet."

"That sword in your hand was originally mine." Leon pointed at the giant sword in Kazegro’s hand, eyeing the sword with heat, he was sure that without the sword, the Flame Divine Successor’s combat power would greatly decrease, "Give it back to me."

"What a joke? You’re a Red Dragon, you don’t use swords." Kazegro replied; he had been asleep for too long, completely unaware of Leon’s existence.

"My nickname is Cliff Sword, I use swords too." Leon patiently explained.

"Even so, it’s a Dragon Slaying Sword specifically targeted at dragons; it could never be your weapon." As the Flame Divine Successor, Kazegro might be arrogant and consider himself extraordinary, but definitely not stupid, "Enough, stop stalling for time, you cunning beast."

Kazegro clenched his five fingers, gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, and the sword’s blade suddenly ignited, the tongues of flame swirling. Then, with a grab, it seemed as though an invisible force was seized from the air, golden light coiled around his whole body like flowing fire... it wasn’t an ordinary Acceleration Skill; it was Celestial Acceleration, which wouldn’t leave a sense of powerlessness after the spell ended.

Everything was ready; Kazegro slightly bent his knees, and the huge power caused the ground to crack open, forming spider-web like fractures. His entire body shot into the sky like a cannonball, the giant sword trailing a blazing flame, chopping down directly at Leon!

Leon’s vertical pupils suddenly contracted.

One should know their limitations. He knew well that his melee capabilities in his normal state were at the level of an ancient red dragon, absolutely not a match for Kazegro. At that moment, he urged the Dharma Body, his Three Heads and Six Arms suddenly unfolded, combined with the Vajra Body, advancing instead of retreating, leaping towards the giant sword!

Kazegro’s blazing giant sword struck heavily on Leon’s shoulder, sparks flew everywhere. Although the Vajra Body was not cleaved, that terrifying impact still made Leon tremble all over, feeling lingering fear.

Leon gritted his teeth, all six arms reaching out, attempting to grapple Kazegro. Never had he thought a super-giant’s actions could be so fast, with a single foot he was kicked down, Kazegro catching up with another sword aimed at Leon’s chest.

In a hurry, Leon could only grab the sword blade; however, Kazegro merely tightened his grip on the hilt, twisted and pulled. Leon’s claw was instantly flung open, his whole arm going numb from the immense force.

If this were a game, Kazegro would absolutely be a legendary level warrior. After level 20, every attack move of a warrior can slash out four swords, combined with Action Tide and Acceleration Skill, making Ten Consecutive Slashes in one round effortlessly!

In summary, Kazegro’s sword momentum is like a storm, cutting Leon’s six arms barely blocking... Vajra Body ensures he won’t get hurt, but it still hurts.

What’s more difficult is that Kazegro’s attacks are not limited to weapons; his leg skills are also quite proficient, a leg raised like a whip, a side kick like an axe.

Leon flapped his wings trying to fly up, but Kazegro just reached out with one hand, his big hand clamping down like iron pincers on his dragon tail, yanking him down from the air, and forcefully smashing him back to the ground.

Only by using Gathering Form and Scattering Energy to transform into a mass of Clean Energy does Leon have the chance to regain the initiative, flying behind Kazegro, claws fiercely puncturing the crevice in the Molten Armor, three heads simultaneously biting, fangs deeply embedded into Kazegro’s neck and cheeks, but unfortunately leaving only a few shallow marks, then being snapped off by Kazegro, flung away!

Leon rolled to stabilize his figure, baring his teeth.

He has Three Heads and Six Arms, Nezha with Three Heads and Six Arms couldn’t beat Sun Wukong, Kazegro’s skill, strength, and combat instincts... he excels in everything, making every encircle and grapple easily countered, every assault turned more humiliating.

Leon inexplicably felt like a monster encountering Ultraman, being beaten by Ultraman without any strength to fight back.

"You’re too weak." Kazegro kicked Leon down and walked to his front, "I really can’t understand why Tiamat would choose you?"

No surprise, he was also fooled by Leon’s Three Heads and Six Arms, considering Leon as Tiamat’s divine chosen.

"But you are really quite resistant, even at such a size, nothing happened." Kazegro rotated his neck, stretching his arm, "After sleeping for so long, waking up to encounter a top-class sandbag for warming up, and that sandbag is a Red Dragon, really lucky."

Leon roared as he pounced towards Kazegro, but Kazegro dodged with a sidestep, then kicked him away again; today truly witnessed a truly formidable character.

"I may not know what spell you are using, but I am sure you can’t maintain invincible status forever." Kazegro said, "After I kill you, I will lead the Fire Giants to destroy whatever Zhen Dan Kingdom you belong to; this world shouldn’t have dragons."

The scene of a Flame Divine Successor beating down a Red Dragon made Jasas’s face turn red.

This is the true power of Suerte, the main god of the Fire Giants; the Red Dragon was completely powerless before him.

"Where’s your Three Heads and Six Arms now?"

"I wonder how long you can hold up?"

Kazegro abandoned his sword, stabbed it into the ground, and with his molten fists, he punched Leon’s head again and again; hitting, hitting, hitting, and who knows for how long, and how many punches, finally realizing something was wrong, how is this Red Dragon still acting as if nothing happened?

Without the Three Heads and Six Arms, merely maintaining the Vajra Body, who knows how long Leon’s Mana can last now. He raised his head and asked, "Haven’t you gotten tired of hitting?"

"After hitting for so long, did you damage a single scale?" Leon continued asking.

Kazegro frowned, why does it feel like the background music suddenly changed?

Leon really felt a bit foolish; unless he transformed into a super giant Kraken, but transforming into a Kraken doesn’t have the Vajra Body. With his mere ancient red dragon’s melee capabilities, lacking the combat skill and experience of a typical ancient red dragon, what makes him a threat to a Flame Divine Successor?

He should indeed use spells, as he is a spellcaster, not a warrior.

Leon indeed triggered Long Rainbow Escape, transforming into a shimmering rainbow appearing in the distance.

"Trying to escape?" Kazegro’s Molten Armor gaps spray smoke and white-hot ashes, with a light jump flying up, heading towards Leon.

Leon looked at the approaching Kazegro in the sky, stood up, flapped his wings, and summoned the Sanmei Divine Wind.

Again that freakish wind?

Kazegro dared not be careless, raised his giant sword to shield his face, landing on the ground from the sky, continuously summoning Molten Armor, even the Sanmei Divine Wind temporarily can’t do anything to him.

"Such a strong wind, I don’t believe you can keep blowing forever." Kazegro sneered.

Leon halted upon hearing this and said, "Indeed, I can’t keep blowing forever, but blowing you to death is enough."

Leon raised his claws and drew in the air, taking out a small porcelain bottle, which contained an elixir to restore Mana, threw it into his mouth, and flapped his wings again.