Chapter 457: Chapter 236: Apex Predator of the Food Chain (Part 2)
With a swift motion, he drew his sword and turned, as blurred wolf heads ford around his body.
And it was only at this mont.
Through the gaps between the oak branches above, the piercing sunlight stread through the crevices in the leaves.
Only then did Xia Nan finally see that the re aura unintentionally emitted by it had plunged the entire escort team into despair, rendering adventurers of professional level as helpless as ordinary villagers before Bear Goblins.
It was right there.
A colossal shadow, like a moving mountain ridge in the sky, its body covered completely in scales reflected a deep, solid red under the sunlight, like a layer of slowly flowing molten lava;
Its neck was as strong as a mountain ridge, supporting a gigantic and ferocious head, with dark, spear-like thick horns extending backward, twisted into a crown of fla and anger;
Resilient wing mbranes stretched taut between fras as if forged from steel, their dark red hue seemingly stained by the blood of prey and enemies. Each deliberate and powerful flap was like a signal from the reaper in the sky greeting you.
A massive, furious, healthy—
Adult Red Dragon!
A deadly and intense sense of crisis erupted in his mind.
Though Xia Nan’s hand still gripped his Beheading Longsword tightly, his mind was already contemplating the possibility of using his connection with the half orc Alton to take a shortcut into the Divine Country of the Goddess of fortune for a blessed afterlife.
It wasn’t that he was overly pessimistic and had lost his fighting spirit.
It was simply because the vast disparity in strength between the enemy and himself allowed him to calmly accept all possible outcos, including death.
The goblin’s challenge level is 1/4, already reduced to his stress-relief toy;
The Earth Goblins’ challenge level is 1, once only barely defeated by using his full power, now after leveling up, they are no longer a challenge;
The Bear and Petrified Lizard have a challenge level of 3, if encountered head-on in the forest, unless special conditions apply, he would most likely only manage a hasty retreat.
Using that as a base for comparison.
The challenge level of an average-strength, healthy adult Red Dragon is…
17.
Which ans, it would require a team of at least four professional level individuals at level 17, close to high level extraordinary or legendary, with appropriate equipnt, adequate supplies, and good rest, to have a chance of defeating it without casualties.
It is worth ntioning that Xia Nan’s current professional level is “1”.
One could only say, at this mont, his heart, for so reason, had already lost its fear and tension toward this formidable enemy.
Unusually calm.
To the point of finding it absurdly laughable.
Perhaps it was because of this bizarre mindset he possessed at this mont.
That Xia Nan was able, like a zoo visitor from his past life, carefully and thoroughly observe the colossal creature flying over the forest.
Cloaked in a strong sll of sulfur, amid warm torrents of flas, the dragon flapped its massive wings, enough to cover a house.
The outline of muscles wriggling beneath the dark red scales was filled with a powerful aesthetic, while the snorting, raised, and grim dragon head embodied the unique arrogance and indifference of a creature at the apex of the fantasy world food chain…
Did it seem to have a hint of anger as well?
His gaze scanned over the thick dragon tail that swung occasionally and the brief flas spurting from its nostrils.
With calm and composure, Xia Nan recalled the drum-like dragon roar from above that ca from behind, sensing the emotions within.
Combined with the details of the Red Dragon’s flight overhead and its body posture.
It was obvious that this Red Dragon’s emotions were unstable, in a state of frenzy and anger.
Was it searching for sothing?
Xia Nan leisurely speculated in his heart about what could possibly make such a powerful creature, capable of killing 99% of adventurers in the world with one bite, so agitated.
Could it be that treasures from its nest were stolen?
After all, it was well-known that the Dragon Clan, especially the inherently greedy Red Dragons, were particularly obsessed with seeking and hoarding all kinds of treasures.
If soone indeed managed to steal one or two items from its nest, that Red Dragon would indeed have every reason to be furious.
Or was it that its dominion had been offended?
As an arrogant creature that views itself as a monarch and all other creatures as its subjects, should sothing dare to openly show it disdain and insolence, yet not be reduced to ash on the spot and even escape.
Then such fury from a Red Dragon was understandable.
At this mont, faced with a Red Dragon that neither fleeing nor frontal assault could make effective contact.
Xia Nan even had the leisure to ponder the vast pressure that had just made breathing difficult and even standing upright a strenuous challenge.
“Could this be the legendary ‘Dragon’s Might’?”
He wondered if it was a form of ntal attack.
If unintentionally activating his specialty “Gaze into the Abyss” could daze the Red Dragon for a few seconds, as “retribution,” he might also enjoy a complintary cremation service.
Perhaps the Red Dragon hadn’t noticed the tiny ant-like existences in the forest, or perhaps it noticed but didn’t bother since they weren’t its targets.
Within re seconds, the adult Red Dragon, flying over the escort team’s head, disappeared without a trace amid the fading sound of flapping wings, obscured by the canopy.
Leaving behind a greatly relieved but extrely disheveled group.
“Phew… phew…”
Breathing heavily, Luca, as strong as a Bear Goblins, sat on the ground without any semblance of grace, with sweat soaking the shirt beneath his Iron Armor, mumbling obscenities.
“Damn, how did such a thing suddenly appear, Divine protect us, damn, Divine protect us…”
Hai’an still held his Longbow, but suddenly his legs gave way after the impact of the Dragon’s Might, almost toppling him over.
It was only Wood, rushing over to support him, that spared him the sa embarrassnt as Luca.
Filled with protectiveness earlier, now that the Red Dragon was gone, Wood suddenly appeared as if he had aged years, tremblingly supporting Hai’an, gasping for breath.
Dragon Descendant Sava still stood in the sa spot, his lizard-like head maintaining an upward tilt.
His eyes glazed over, his expression dazed.
As if under a control Spell, motionless.
Buzzz—
Magic lights flashed once more, the distorted, blurred air returned to normal.
Vier withdrew the life-saving Spell she had prepared long ago.
She felt relieved that the Red Dragon hadn’t attacked them, otherwise she feared she would have had to expend one of her precious trump cards shortly after planning for the future.
And that is sothing she could never accept, given her well-laid plans.
Her chest heaved, exhaling deeply.
Her bangs on her forehead had long been plastered down with sweat.
With palms pressing the ground, Vier rose slowly, sowhat embarrassed.
But her gaze inadvertently crossed the others, landing on Xia Nan at the rear of the team.
With a complex expression.
Even though she had been fully focused on preparing her Spell for safety, she had kept considerable awareness of her surroundings.
And she clearly saw the reactions of the team mbers.
It was entirely understandable.
Facing an adult Red Dragon recklessly unleashing its Dragon’s Might, it’s normal to wet one’s pants out of fear.
The only exception was Xia Nan…
Vier recalled the fleeting glimpse she caught, of Xia Nan curiously lifting his head to observe the Red Dragon.
Muttering to herself:
“On of Death, On of Death…”
“As expected of such a renowned Big Shot, even in an undeveloped phase, differs distinctly from ordinary people.”
Even possessing mories of the future, when faced with such a sudden Red Dragon, she inevitably felt anxious.
It was just that, having previous contingency plans, she appeared less frantic.
If she were to be stripped of her mories and placed in Xia Nan’s position, she’d probably take a single look and frantically flee.
Absolutely not remaining as composed as him.
Connecting this to the mory of the infamous reputation this young black-haired man would hold in the underground world in the future.
She couldn’t help but shiver.
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