Chapter 156 - 19: Altered Nature; Green Dragon’s Nest (First Day of 10,000 Words Per Day)_2
Chapter 156 - 19: Altered Nature; Green Dragon’s Nest (First Day of 10,000 Words Per Day)_2
Udi’s life returned to normal once again.
However, unlike before, during each Dragon Pool bathing time, there were always two little dragons playing and wrestling here.
A white and a black little dragon, while massaging Udi, would occasionally clash claws, mutually displeased with each other.
However, these two little fellows were very measured.
Antonio understood clearly that Udi was her pillar, a connection she needed to maintain closely, so she couldn’t possibly do anything to anger Udi.
Heloise was intimidated by Udi’s authoritative power and reputation, and very cherished her precious opportunity to stay in Black Castle, so she dared not act out.
Seeing the two little dragons know their limits, Udi let them be. A lively Black Castle was a good thing, especially considering that with fifty square kilometers and ongoing expansion, it housed less than two thousand creatures currently, making it quite sparse indeed.
It’s worth mentioning that Antonio wasn’t a match for Heloise. Although in terms of physique they were similar, and perhaps Antonio was even slightly more robust, Antonio didn’t possess the Dragon’s Legacy, and White Dragon’s spell-like abilities mostly couldn’t be inherited. She could only spray Frost Breath and condense Ice Armor, whereas Heloise awakened Dark Magic, Low-light Vision, and Identification Skill during her juvenile stage, with a significantly increased magic power storage, enhancing her Dragon Breath power greatly. The difference in spell-like methods would grow larger over time.
Normally, after reaching ten years old, a dragon enters the juvenile stage, which is when Magic Awakening occurs. However, Heloise and Brook both underwent Magic Awakening at eight or nine years old, due to their diligence compared to other young Evil Dragons and ample resources and food provided, which Udi wouldn’t stingily hold back from them.
Now, both twelve-year-olds Heloise and Brook had reached the Tier Six Middle Biological Level and had both trained in professions.
Heloise trained as a Caster, while Brook trained as a Warrior.
Currently, the caster level of the former was only Level 1, whereas the warrior level of the latter had reached Level 3.
The disparity was mainly because the caster path somewhat defied the nature of Evil Dragons: wisdom, calmness, contemplation, research... akin to a rogue suddenly being forced to study advanced mathematics from a young age, truly a torment.
On the other hand, the warrior profession was different; through training, combat, and slaughter, one could continually advance. Brook, with daily mining and occasional battles with Monster Warriors, naturally progressed faster.
In overall power, Brook already slightly surpassed Heloise, even though Heloise’s physique was somewhat more robust.
"Perhaps, it might be time to bestow them both with the Void Bloodline," Udi pondered.
Don’t be deceived by Heloise and Brook’s superiority over Antonio; the reason was due to their first slumber and Magic Awakening, their power surged significantly.
Afterward, there wouldn’t be as much luck; they’d need to wait until becoming young dragons for the second slumber, around fifty years old... it could be slightly earlier, but nonetheless, it would be at least thirty or forty years. Before then, their power growth would be slow—compared to humans.
Antonio was different, with the Void Dragon Blood, as long as she had enough food, nutrition (magic power, energy), her power growth wouldn’t slow down. Over time, Antonio’s dragon body would definitely surpass Heloise and Brook.
Ultimately, the disparity in power between them would widen.
Udi had an ambition within: to build a Void Giant Dragon Legion.
The main members of the legion were planned to be formed by Dragon Beasts.
Since Dragon Beasts didn’t inherit the Dragon’s Legacy, they were blank, not tainted by the knowledge within the Evil Dragon legacy, allowing their nature to be modified later. Antonio was a successful example; she had acquired wisdom, although continuing to indulge in slaughter, leaning towards evil, she wasn’t chaotic, possessing her own thinking ability.
"Better to observe their subsequent character development before deciding," Udi temporarily dismissed the idea and considered observing for a few more years.
He didn’t wish to nurture two powerful Evil Dragons capable of betraying him anytime.
"However, the number of Dragon Beasts is still too small... both the Wolf Adventurer’s Guild and the Higlind family couldn’t obtain a second Dragon Beast in these years... perhaps I need to act personally," Udi squinted his dragon eyes.
With this thought in mind, Udi became restless.
A month later, after yet another Banquet, Udi resolved to make a decision, having gained slight power enhancement.
To go out, seeking Dragon Eggs and Dragon Beasts.
Following a proximity principle—the Dark Forest.
The entire Dark Forest spanned over ten million square kilometers; with such vastness, surely there were other Giant Dragons within.
Especially Green Dragons.
The dense Ancient Tree Forest was ideal nesting habitat for Green Dragons.
Udi utilized the Shrinking Skill to diminish his dragon body, then the Invisibility Skill to conceal himself, swiftly searching through the Dark Forest.
Typically, dragons could sense another of their kind from a certain distance.
One day, two days... in the blink of an eye, eight days passed.
On this day, Udi finally sensed a familiar scent of his kind.
Excited but cautious, he approached that direction, during which he dispelled the Shrinking Skill, allowing his dragon body to return to normal size. Facing potential combat situations, the Shrinking Skill would hamper Udi’s power; he needed to ensure he was in peak condition.
Drawing closer, Udi’s gaze locked onto a seemingly unremarkable patch of Ancient Tree Forest.
Traces of magic were present.
Udi carefully sniffed the air for scent; indeed, traces of Green Dragon scent were faintly present.
And Green Dragons excelled in magic.
Therefore, it could be confirmed: this area in front was the dragon nest hidden by magic.
"A bit troublesome," Udi noted the area and recognized the barrier type spell should be high-tier magic.
Meaning, the Green Dragon here was at least a high-level Caster, with a Dragon Race Biological Level at least around Level 15.
"Break through or retreat?"
Udi pondered for just a second before deciding.
The invisibility effect vanished, revealing in mid-air a thirty-five meter long, seventy-meter wingspan black giant dragon.
Without utilizing any flashy skills, Udi charged directly, smashing through the barrier enveloping the forest.
What could a High-level Barrier Spell do? It could withstand ordinary high-level professionals, but not Udi.
Like glass shattering, the forest area surrounded by the magic barrier quickly dissipated, unveiling a giant tree over two hundred meters tall, its canopy spanning over ten square kilometers.
Upon the giant tree, a grand palace formed of vines stood majestically.
Sensing the broken magic barrier, a flock of green-scaled two-legged flying dragons flew out from the vine nests around the palace.
These two-legged dragons generally measured ten meters, with the lead one likely the leader, measuring twelve meters.
Compared to Giant Dragons, these flying dragons had severely regressed forelimbs and insufficiently large physiques. However, their power should not be underestimated.
All varieties of two-legged flying dragons were High-level Demons, a powerful sub-dragon creature.
"It turned out to be Storm Flying Dragons... and as many as twelve," Udi was a bit surprised.
Yet considering Green Dragons were Wind Attribute Giant Dragons, it was understandable.
"Who dares to invade Lady of the Dark Forest’s dragon nest?!"
The Storm Flying Dragon Leader roared, quickly fixing its gaze on the distant black giant dragon hovering in the air.....
These Storm Flying Dragons were dumbfounded.
Illusion Magic?
Giant Transformation Skill?
Regardless of what it was, the Storm Flying Dragons halted their advance, retreating several hundred meters backward, their expressions blending vigilance and fear.
"Esteemed Black Dragon, our mistress, Lady of the Dark Forest, is presently not home...."
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