Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Azure Flames Roar.

The Flame King Dragon returned to the team in high spirits, rubbing against the Flame Empress Dragon who was looking at him suspiciously.

The Flame Empress instinctively twitched her nose, only catching the smell of sulfur from the hot spring pool, thinking he had been bathing again.

Meanwhile, Jié Jié brushed past Nana’s body, sensing she was somewhat tense.

After carefully feeling it out, he realized they were getting closer to the core region of the Dragon Crystal land, as well as nearing the heart of Sunfire Dragon’s territory. Even the monsters they encountered were growing stronger.

Jié Jié wasn’t too concerned; for him, the expedition to Dragon Crystal Land was like a leisurely outing. He preferred to let Nana and the youngsters take center stage.

He himself was already powerful, but they still needed combat training to grow stronger.

March forth into battle!

Thinking this, his tail flicked, slapping Nana’s curvy backside.

Feeling her husband’s playful return and encouragement, the Flame Empress Dragon gave Jié Jié a light glare, though her previously tense body relaxed. The firefield she had been suppressing began to unfold, revealing her presence and authority.

The Fire Dragons adapted to the heat under the Flame Empress’ firefield, also acclimating to the pressure of the Ancient Dragons.

They had entered the fiery Dragon Crystal lands with Jié Jié when they were young, after the fall of the Flame King Dragon, surpassing their kin from the Ancient Tree Forest in heat resistance. Rather than fearing the intense heat, they became even more invigorated.

Jié Jié then looked to the side of the cave. This was not a fully enclosed cavern but rather a cliff, where through the broken rock layers one could see the magma waterfall flowing below, as well as the volcano and open sky on the opposite side.

A large number of Acid Winged Dragons soared through the rising air currents in the sky. Higher up, two figures could be seen entangled in combat.

It was a Fighter Jet battling a Bomber for territorial dominance, making Jié Jié anticipate the bounty nature would bestow.

The Fire Dragons also craned their necks, watching the Burst Scale Dragon being battered by the Cāng Huǒ Lóng until it wobbled precariously.

“Roar!”

Iron Pot flapped his wings, ready to pounce into the fray.

“Slap.”

Jié Jié’s claw hooked onto the Male Fire Dragon’s tail, brushing over the not yet fully healed scars on its back.

If it flew out now, it would surely become nature’s bounty.

Nature did not drop its bounty just yet; the Burst Scale Dragon resisted the Cāng Huǒ Lóng’s assault, forcing the battlefield from the airspace down to the unseen mountainous region.

A peculiar sound came from beneath the cliff. Through the gaps in the lava waterfall, he caught a glimpse of a familiar golden figure that vanished in an instant.

“Roar!!!”

Just as he felt the urge to chase, a mighty roar full of imposing momentum echoed through the area.

Jié Jié turned his head to see another figure wrapped in purple flames stepping forward.

Sensing the change in the firefield, recognizing the arrival of a fellow clan member, she had come to assert dominion over the territory.

It was she who had driven Nana to the surface of the Dragon Crystal land long ago.

The elderly Flame Empress Dragon squinted, sizing up the opposing Flame Empress Dragon.

That little girl used to sneak around their territory, hiding and not showing too strong a presence. Now, with her presence unleashed, it clearly angered the elder Flame Empress Dragon.

Looking at the various monsters and mates behind the opposing Flame Empress Dragon, the old Flame Empress instantly understood the confidence behind her return to challenge for the territory.

Had she gained the cooperation of other monsters through some unknown means?

There wouldn’t be seamless coordination with unfamiliar species; once the battle started, they’d likely attack each other in chaos, becoming mere fodder on the battlefield—nothing to fear.

The old Flame Empress scanned behind her opponent, seeing the mate hidden among the many monsters, shielded by the Fire Dragons’ wingspan, unclear in detail, not releasing any aura or firefield, obviously sitting in the spectator stand.

The Fire Dragons wanted to advance but were restrained by the roar of the opposing Flame King Dragon. Only the Sui Long moved freely, posing a minor threat.

Since she wasn’t with her mate, who would take time to arrive, and since the opposing Flame King Dragon didn’t intend to fight two-on-one, it gave her more opportunity to probe.

After scanning around, her gaze finally returned to the opposing Flame Empress Dragon, finding her more stunning the longer she looked.

Clean, beautiful, fresh, with shiny and vibrant shell, looking ridiculously well-nourished.

This little girl had a fraction of the beauty she herself possessed in her youth.

The teeth of the elderly Flame Empress grew increasingly sour, her desire to destroy burning brighter like the flames on her torso.

The molten ground cracked with bright light as she charged forward with agile posture, her sharp claws gleaming in anticipation.

Nana roared in anger, boosting the flames, and similarly charged towards the elder Flame Empress Dragon.

They collided, both knowing the techniques of the Sunfire Dragon wouldn’t work well against each other, so they resorted to primitive wild wrestling.

Jié Jié growled lowly, restraining the Fire Dragons to stay in the spectator stand, but the Sui Long, being further away, ignored his command, having been restless for a while, and now directly rushed forward.

What a reckless guy.

Sighing slightly, he had no intention of stifling the Sui Long’s wildness in its infancy.

He knew all too well that human education based on societal systems wouldn’t work on monsters; it was always about praising victories and learning from defeats.

The Sui Long joining the battle didn’t lose its mind and attack indiscriminately. It seized the moment, smashing a fist towards the elder Flame Empress Dragon’s head.

The wrestling between the two Flame Empress Dragons remained balanced, neither gaining an advantage. The elder Flame Empress kept an eye on the Sui Long with her peripheral vision. At this moment, she twisted her body hard, throwing off Nana, dodging the dangerous red-glowing punch.

“Roar!”

As Nana was thrown off, the elder Flame Empress scattered a long trail of dust while retreating, enveloping the advancing Sui Long.

A blast of flame was blown out, Hellfire carrying impact enveloped the Sui Long.

After the firelight faded, the Flame Empress Dragon charged forward.

Jié Jié slightly leaned forward, seeing the Sui Long had planted itself firmly on the ground without falling, though it had sustained serious injuries.

Its true claws beneath its fists supported it on the ground, stabilizing its body with all four limbs. The slime mold on its fists was well-protected, preventing them from detonating prematurely.

Raising and lowering its fists, it seemed ready to clash with the Flame Empress Dragon’s charge. However, this move made it less stable, allowing the Flame Empress Dragon to pounce on it, pushing it far away until it fell.

Too greedy.

But it successfully allowed Nana to perform a flying tackle, pinning the elder Flame Empress Dragon to the ground. This wasn’t victory but rather an early entry into the wrestling phase.

Nana’s strength couldn’t completely overwhelm the opponent, instead being scratched by the counterattack filled with rage, falling back down.

In terms of combat experience, Nana clearly lagged behind the other, appearing timid while the elder Flame Empress Dragon seemed ferocious.

Suddenly, Jié Jié sharply turned his head and growled.

The Extinction Dragon, which had approached to a dangerous distance, hesitated for a moment before retreating, hiding in the corner under his intimidating gaze.

Only then did he turn back, noticing that the two Flame Empress Dragons hadn’t noticed the other dangerous hunter lurking at the edge of the battlefield, continuing their relentless entanglement.

Azure-violet flames splashed onto the ground, igniting the sulfur gas in the air. Rootless blue flames spread under the wind pressure created by their flapping wings.

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