Chapter 492: 494: Armor of Despair
The others exchanged glances. They had watched the entire match―how could they not be aware of whether their own Dragon Lord had the strength to compete?
“His dragon has taken quite a few hits, and it’s low on energy. We should be able to take it down, right?”
The previously arrogant top ten talents stood together, already losing their confidence.
“Then let me do it. It might be a cheap victory, but someone has to go up there. We need to salvage some face,” Chu Hua said.
Chu Hua was a member of the Chu family of the Nine Tribes of Neon Sea. Although he had the backing of his family, he still wanted to bring honor to his Family Door in such an occasion!
Since it was a Lord Level battle, the victor would certainly be glorious.
Chu Hua entered the field, knowing very well that the opponent’s Dragon Lord was extremely powerful and without Monarch Level cultivation, it would not be easy to defeat it.
Chu Hua was not careless; he immediately summoned three Dragon Lords, intending to use a numbers tactic to win the combat.
The Refining Ash Black Dragon did sustain some injuries earlier, and its energy had been significantly depleted, but Chu Hua failed to notice the crimson aura that still swirled around the Refining Ash Black Dragon!
That was the Predator’s Wild Breath!
After defeating a strong adversary, an Ancient Dragon’s blood would boil, and the Predator’s Wild Breath would emanate from this boiling battle blood, lingering around the Refining Ash Black Dragon, making it even more ferocious and brave!!
Chu Hua obviously did not realize this; he thought that Zhu Minglang’s Black Dragon had already expended its energy and was in a weak state…
Zhu Minglang and Big Black Tooth were both seasoned actors.
Even though the Predator’s Wild Breath had already greatly increased the Refining Ash Black Dragon’s strength, Zhu Minglang pretended to be in a dire situation, and Big Black Tooth deliberately staggered, swaying as if about to be toppled by a strong wind.
As expected, Chu Hua was fooled!
He had a High-level Dragon Lord lead the charge, trying to take down the Refining Ash Black Dragon head-on, only to be grabbed by it, and with a Violent Dragon power slam, he almost broke the High-level Dragon Lord’s neck…
After dealing with one cleanly, the Refining Ash Black Dragon then took the initiative to attack, with a technique called Thunderous Dragon Heavy Horn, launching the Giant Dragon that was a size larger than the Black Dragon a hundred meters away!!
Chu Hua, witnessing this scene, was completely taken aback!
How could this seemingly ailing Refining Ash Black Dragon suddenly become so vicious? As a bravely forward Ancient Dragon, how could it be so cunning and deceitful!!
Valor could make the Refining Ash Black Dragon increasingly brave in battle, with endless stamina.
And the Predator’s Wild Breath could further cause a surge in its power after defeating and plundering an opponent.
The recent slam had added another layer to the Predator’s Wild Breath, making it even more intense. As the fight continued, it allowed Big Black Tooth to beat up the other two of Chu Hua’s Dragon Lords just like they were children, leaving them utterly battered!
The battle was resolved so swiftly and cleanly that all the students present couldn’t recover from their shock…
What’s the deal with this Black Dragon.
It had just narrowly defeated the Eternal Frost Dragon, seemingly on its last legs, and now it seemed like a completely different dragon. Moreover, it hit too hard, leaving Chu Hua, who was once among the top, standing alone in the arena, utterly embarrassed!
The defeated Chu Hua wished he could find a hole to crawl into.
When he had stepped onto the field, he had already felt somewhat uncomfortable, as even winning the fight would have tasted of an underserved victory.
Who would have thought that not only would he fail to win, but he also got ruthlessly beaten up.
“It seems to be the Predator’s Wild Breath…”
“This is no good, Chu Hua going up there is just charging up the opponent!”
“So what do we do now? The Black Dragon’s Predator’s Wild Breath is almost becoming a solid whirlwind, and dragons of lower ranks don’t even have the courage to fight.”
“How about we wait a little longer? Since this is a Lord Level battle, there should be some fairly strong contestants ranked lower in the academy; let them go up first and see how it goes?”
Several influential figures from the academy had already started to beat a tactical retreat; if they went up now, wouldn’t they be just like Chu Hua, losing all face for their families!
“Alas, it’s my fault. If I had taken it down earlier, none of this would be happening now,” Fan Zhi said with a rueful smile.
I really should not have been careless.
If he had managed to defeat the Refining Ash Black Dragon in one vigorous effort, it wouldn’t have gained the Predator’s Wild Breath. Besides, many ancient dragons become more valiant as they fight, even replenishing their stamina during combat, significantly increasing their self-healing abilities, and rapidly restoring powers that normally require feeding…
If it isn’t defeated, then the Refining Ash Black Dragon will only grow stronger and stronger. At this rate, soon, there won’t be many in the academy who can defeat Zhu Minglang!
He’s already made room for the unbeatable Dragon King, yet he remains the demon lord who dominates the Great Competition Field. We are all Dragon Shepherds, save some face!
“I suggest that we stop worrying about losing face and quickly form a group to attack together. If a few more go up and get thrashed, with a surge of valiant strength and an overflow of Predator’s Wild Breath, this Black Dragon will even dare to trample the Dragon King!” Fan Zhi sincerely said to the other students still able to enter the field.
The situation is very, very wrong!
If the fight continues, this Black Dragon will reach a power comparable to that of Monarch Level creatures. Better to lose face than dignity, we must unite and resist this great villain and the evil dragon!
Fan Zhi’s words awakened many students, and finally, the challengers no longer entered one by one…
Challengers began to appear in groups, facing the Refining Ash Black Dragon, which now contended against groups of Dragon Lords. This spectacle made all the nobles from the Nine Tribes of Neon Sea shake their heads and sigh.
There was no choice; without the tactics of sheer numbers, the shame would be branded in their hearts for a very, very long time!
As the Refining Ash Black Dragon fought among a crowd of dragons, its strength was much inferior to that of the Eternal Frost Dragon. It was difficult for one pair of claws to contend against dozens, and the once invincible Refining Ash Black Dragon finally showed signs of being overwhelmed by the multitude of dragons.
“Cough cough, Big Black Tooth, I didn’t let you use your Dragon Armor during your regular combat training because I wanted to temper you, but under these circumstances, it’s permissible,” Zhu Minglang said to the Refining Ash Black Dragon.
“Oh!!!!!”
The Refining Ash Black Dragon immediately understood. It roared, and its body suddenly radiated Meltfire Brilliance. Its black dragon scales gradually began to shimmer with a crimson light, which solidified and eventually transformed into a set of Meltfire Heavy Armor that outfitted the Refining Ash Black Dragon!
With the summoned Dragon Armor, the Refining Ash Black Dragon seemed to grow bigger. When the Dragon Lords’ fangs and claws scratched at the Melt Fire Heavy Armor, they almost shattered their own teeth and claws…
Unless it was some special Profound Art, Spell, or condensed Heavy Claw and Dragon Teeth, the attacks of those Dragon Lords were as futile as tickling!
“Zhu Minglang, give us all a way out…” Fan Zhi said with a mournful expression.
The students who had entered the battlefield felt like crying, too.
How come there’s still Dragon Armor!
And of such high quality, at that!
Is your family in the business of selling armor? Dragon Kings can’t even afford this kind of Dragon Armor, and you’re putting it on a Dragon Lord. Are you even playing fair!