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Although Zilong possesses top-tier abilities, the truth remains that tanks are invincible against true damage. Smaller dragons might be instantly killed, but Qin He, after all, possesses the Nidhogg bloodline.
Killing a young purple dragon is a piece of cake.
……
On the other side, the adult red dragons who went hunting stopped in their tracks when they saw the green dragon tribe move into the castle.
It also had a bronze dragon that had been killed wrapped around its wings on its back, preparing to take the dragon core back and share the prey with Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu.
This was certainly not priceless, especially with the assistance of the adult Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu. The red dragon could even ambush and kill some lone members of the golden dragon tribe.
Once they reach adulthood, they must hunt other adult dragons of the same age to advance in rank. To advance to the prime stage, a red dragon needs to kill thirty adult dragons.
Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu's potential is even greater than that of the ancestral species that the Red Dragon has ever seen.
Not to mention, Zhong Liuxiu can also heal it during battle... If the green dragon snatches these two promising talents away, the red dragon will suffer a huge loss.
Suddenly, the thirty-odd adult green dragons occupying the castle grounds seemed to be discussing something. Immediately afterwards, twenty of them headed towards the forest.
"We went around to find two small dragons, and there were only about ten green dragons left... We can fight our way out."
After a brief assessment of the strength of both sides, the Red Dragon decided to venture alone to rescue Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu from the clutches of the Green Dragons.
However, the red dragon had barely circled into the castle when Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu emerged from the other side of the castle through a tunnel dug by Qin Lan.
"It's over there, Shiryu."
In the bushes, a young purple dragon is using the core of a crystal dragon to order food.
Taking advantage of the moment when the adult dragon was away, it used the dragon core to summon a rather exquisite dragon meat steak, which was decorated with a few cherry-pink scales.
It's obvious at a glance that this is the renowned Sakura Fire Dragon shoulder steak, served alongside two bottles of Cormier's fine wine.
Even when it's time to eat, it remains alert and vigilant, constantly watching its surroundings. The cautious Shiryu will not eat until it has confirmed that the area is safe.
"Your Highness Qin He, I can dig a tunnel and sneak up from underground to launch a surprise attack."
Although Zilong has some resistance to fire and electric shock damage, Qinlan is no pushover either.
In melee combat, as long as Qin Lan can't use her Blade Breath or Blinding Breath, she can still go toe-to-toe with Zi Long and Tie Long.
"Yes, I'll keep the Purple Dragon occupied and prevent it from breathing. You and Xiuxiu can just unleash all your attacks on it."
Qin Lan buried her upper body in the ground, and the soil quickly softened. She dug the hole very quickly, moving very quietly so as not to disturb Zi Long.
Breathing in a burst of electric sparks, Qin Lan burst forth from the earth. The Purple Dragon's claws, poised to uncork a wine bottle, instantly sprang up and slashed down fiercely at the charging Qin Lan—
It had already sensed Qin Lan!
Having taken a breath attack at close range, the Purple Dragon relied on its own resistance to withstand it. At the same time, it swung its sharp claws, creating blinding sparks on Qin Lan's folded wings, and its sharp dragon teeth went straight for Qin Lan's back.
By finding the gap between the back plates of the Iron Dragon, its goal is to break the Iron Dragon's spine.
Although both are evenly matched in terms of physical attributes, Qin Lan is only a young boy in his adolescence and is far from being as ruthless and decisive as Zi Long.
In just one glance, Zilong had already figured out Qin Lan's background; she must be a newcomer who had only recently come to Secret Dragon Island.
In close combat, she couldn't even protect her spine, a crucial weak point. She was so reckless and aggressive against Shiryu—now that her back is controlled, Shiryu's single, sharp breath attack could decide Qin Lan's fate.
Now, Zilong is planning to speak up and force Qinlan to submit and follow him. Conquering other dragons to his will is Zilong's favorite thing to do.
Iron Dragon is a dragon species that is on par with Red Dragon. Purple Dragon would be happy to have her by his side as a bridge for communication and cooperation with Gem Dragon.
Fortunately, Qin He's speed was enough to block the Purple Dragon's deadly attack that aimed to bite and lock onto the spine. A black dragon forelimb, even stronger and more robust than a red dragon of the same age, blocked the Purple Dragon's sharp teeth head-on.
"Such a powerful black dragon?!"
He realized he could only barely bite through the dragon's scales. The purple dragon was shocked; his instinctive reaction to retreat was too late!
Zhong Liuxiu's supple dragon tail instantly hardened, and a sweeping motion heavier than a thousand pounds sent the Purple Dragon flying. As if struck head-on by a battering ram, the Purple Dragon felt the excruciating pain of broken bones and a violent dizziness all at once.
The confrontation happened in the blink of an eye. Qin Lan only realized now that she had almost been killed instantly by the Purple Dragon's spine-locking attack.
But even the powerful Purple Dragon was easily flung away by Zhong Liuxiu's tail, breaking two or three of its ribs.
Intending to escape, the purple dragon, with its back to the jungle, was surrounded by Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu. Only then did it realize what it was fighting.
The young dragon with the thin tail could hardly be called a black dragon. Those creatures that roamed the rotten mire were simply unworthy of possessing such a powerful dragon body.
Even the ancestral Black Dragon wouldn't possess Qin He's charisma.
The one with the fat tail was much cuter, but she was staring at him with hostile eyes. Her mutated dragon tail, like a deadly hammer, was raised high as if in defiance.
Purple Dragon tried to retreat, but Qin He's massive dragon body rushed over in the blink of an eye. Its long-honed combat instincts immediately made Purple Dragon swing its claws to meet the enemy.
Qin He also extended his claws, wanting to see just how much stronger he was than the Purple Dragon, and in what ways... He would then use his Dragon Emperor's Majesty to suppress it when it was about to exhale.
Their claws clashed, and the purple dragon took a slight step back. But on its left claw, many scales were shattered and torn. Qin He, however, was unharmed, spinning and whipping his tail—
Zilong chose to take to the air to dodge, but if Qin He's tail had hit him, it wouldn't have been much better than before.
Qin He reacted instantly, leaping with his hind legs and nimbly spreading his wings to pounce, capturing the purple dragon in his arms. At that moment, it had no choice but to fight for its life.
The oncoming blade of breath flashed with a terrifying arc of light from the purple dragon's mouth. Qin He dodged it in time, only to have the energy blade leave a deep gash on his chest, tearing through his scales and flesh.
"What?! Blade Breath can't even cut through bones? What kind of monster is this...?"
After a full-on confrontation without any probing, Qin He came to a conclusion.
In combat, which includes actions such as slapping, biting, tail whipping, and pouncing, he can kill a purple dragon in ten minutes.
Even if his attacks are powerful and heavy, Shiryu can hold out for a while if he focuses on dealing with them.
"I'll join your tribe! Black Dragon, this is what you wanted... right? I'll join!"
Although the Purple Dragon inherently desires to dominate and suppress other dragon species, Qin He's strength is far too overwhelming. Standing before him, he feels as powerless as a Blue Dragon fighting a Red Dragon alone… Continuing the fight will surely result in his death.
"Join me? Not a bad idea, but unfortunately—what I want today is—your death!"
Desiring a swift victory, Qin He, having ascertained his own strength, abandoned any talk of a fair one-on-one duel with Zi Long. Zhong Liuxiu and Qin Lan pounced together!
"W-what?"
Finally realizing that the black dragon before him wasn't trying to capture him to form a team, but rather to wreak havoc, the purple dragon immediately planned to use his blinding breath to temporarily blind the three dragons, then retreat and reconsider his strategy.
But when Qin He activated his Dragon Emperor's Majesty, the Purple Dragon could only be suppressed, and the blinding breath he had prepared could not be released.
Qin Lan was no pushover; the only reason she was caught out by Zi Long earlier was due to a difference in experience. After witnessing Qin He and Zi Long's clash firsthand, she gradually became able to keep up with the speed of Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu's attacks.
To avoid accidentally injuring anyone, Zhong Liuxiu refrained from using her deadly tail-whipping attack, which could crush a dragon. She didn't need to bite anymore, but her claw strikes were already lethal enough.
Soon, the four-meter-long purple dragon's body fell to the ground under the onslaught. Its long, white horns were also covered in dust. Qin He quickly removed the purple dragon's core and handed it to Qin Lan.
"nailed it."
The purple dragon's body disappeared on the spot. Upon seeing this, Tiamat immediately began to prepare for Zhuang Daihua.
【Secret Dragon Island - Purple Dragon Permanent Gift Pack】: Purple Dragon Form *1, Flame Breath *1, Blinding Breath *1, Blade Breath *1.
(For use only within Dragon Island.)
Tiamat distributed the Purple Dragon's power to Zhuang Daihua in the form of a gift package, and she appeared from the demiplane ring.
A pair of long, white dragon horns, extending backward, sprouted from Zhuang Daihua's smooth, long purple hair. Her dragon wings and tail were covered with magnificent purple scales.
Compared to Volper's conquering, beautiful, and mysterious duchess demeanor, Zhuang Daihua, after acquiring the characteristics of the Purple Dragon, became more reserved. Her usual dignified and quiet appearance remained unchanged, only with an added touch of allure.
"Mr. Qin...your injury."
At this moment, Qin He had already transformed back into human form. The long, narrow wound on his chest, inflicted by the breath of the Purple Dragon Blade, was so deep that the bone was visible.
"Ah, it's alright. On Dragon Island, this little injury is nothing. I'll be fine after I finish eating."
As he spoke, Qin He first picked up the wine bottle next to the Sakura Fire Dragon Steak and used it to restore his health. The bottle was labeled with the four large characters "Purple Dragon's Embrace" in Common Language.
This fine wine comes from a black dragon that lives in a certain kingdom on Earth. Because it enjoys eating certain special things, its scales turn purple in its old age.
That black dragon was called the Purple Dragon, and the region it ruled was called the Purple Dragon Kingdom. The Purple Dragon's Brew was a fine wine that could even intoxicate a dragon.
Although it had nothing to do with the real Purple Dragon, the wine was indeed excellent. As the sweet aroma of the wine flowed down his throat, Qin He's chest injury began to heal.
"Hehe~ Dai Dai, it's okay. Dragon Island is just a game. Hurry up and transform into a purple dragon for us to see~"
On the surface, she was reassuring Zhuang Daihua, but in reality, Zhong Liuxiu was heartbroken.
After transforming back into human form, she clung tightly to Qin He, her soft cheeks constantly rubbing against his chest.
Qin He had no doubt that if Zhong Liuxiu were a genuine young dragon, she would definitely lick his wounds with the gentlest touch.
"The corners of the sleeves are so much shorter than mine... It probably won't be very convenient to hold them, will it?"
Looking at the adorable porcelain-white swirls on Zhong Liuxiu's head, resembling croissants, and then at her own long, slender dragon horns, just like those of the Purple Dragon... Zhuang Daihua suddenly thought of something that made her blush.
Ok? !
Banishing these wild thoughts from her mind, Zhuang Daihua felt that even the legendary drunken "Purple Dragon" might not be as blushing as she was now.
In a panic, Zhuang Daihua transformed into a fledgling purple dragon. She possessed bright purple scales, long, white horns, and a slender body. Upon seeing Qin He's admiring gaze, she immediately curled up into a ball.
In terms of physique, skull shape, skeleton, wingspan, and the luster of scales, Zhuang Daihua was countless times more exquisite than the purple dragon from before.
"Mmm, it's beautiful~"
Amidst Qin He's sincere praise, Zhuang Daihua blushed and covered her face with her wing membrane. Deep down, she was only thinking that she couldn't hold Qin He back, no matter what.
After reverting to human form, the Four Dragons team wiped out the Pink Rathian's meat and the Purple Dragon's brow. Zhuang Daihua then needed water to prepare for the evolution of her baby dragon.
Beyond the castle lies the jungle and other chaotic wilderness. Dragons roam freely, running rampant, and you might find yourself ambushed and killed by some adult dragons that suddenly appear just as you find a lake.
Perhaps Qin He and his group could get in from other parts of the Golden Dragon King's Castle.
Without hesitation, Zhuang Daihua anchored the demiplane ring onto Qin He. Then, Zhong Liuxiu, Zhuang Daihua, and Qin Lan hid inside, ready to support Qin He at any moment.
Zhuang Daihua was responsible for inflicting blindness with her breath, Qin Lan was responsible for digging tunnels, and Zhong Liuxiu was responsible for fighting alongside him.
Qin He was lucky; there were no green dragons on the other side of the castle. The battle had taken a toll on everyone's energy, and they all needed to replenish their fluids.
Qin He folded his wings and approached the fountain pool. He then transformed into human form and, together with Zhong Liuxiu and the others, hurriedly drank the water.
But suddenly, something flew low overhead. The pungent smell of sulfur sent a chill down Qin He's spine!
"It's that adult red dragon from before."
It also carried a dead bronze dragon on its back; the adult red dragon could only fly lower. Once the dragon core was extracted, it could not be preserved for long and had to be used immediately.
Therefore, the red dragon, who was determined to feed Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu until they reached adulthood, had not yet dug out its dragon core for use. But when it saw Qin Lan and Zhuang Daihua, the red scales on its forehead immediately furrowed.
Upon seeing the adult red dragon, Qin Lan immediately arched her back like a frightened house cat. Zhuang Daihua was no better off, not daring to move an inch.
"We've been looking for you for ages... turns out you're here. And who are those two?"
The red dragon spewed out hot steam from its mouth and nostrils, indicating that it had just had a conflict with the green dragon.
Even so, it still managed to sneak over with a prey. It seems this red dragon is no ordinary creature.
"These two dragons are my newly recruited subordinates."
Qin He pretended to be calm and stood in front, ready to protect them with his demiplane ring at any time.
"Oh, that was pretty good. Let's eat..."
The red dragon tossed the heavy bronze dragon to the ground without asking any questions, and took out the dragon core to order food.
It's really strange... Although Dragon Island is a trial ground similar to a game, here, entertainment and Dragon Coins outweigh the grudges between dragon species.
But the red dragon was surprisingly calm, and upon seeing the young iron and purple dragons, it did not directly express any additional personal emotions.
Such a calm personality is something even the relatively lawful blue dragon among the chromatic dragons might not possess.
The bronze dragon's core quickly summoned five enormous "chicken wings." Qin He speculated that these were the wings of some kind of bird-dragon.
Besides the main course and wine as drinks, there were also some small snacks served. Red dragons and purple dragons are the most carnivorous dragon species, so Zhuang Daihua's plate contained freshly sliced monster meat, just like the red dragon's.
Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu each received a serving of top-quality sashimi, while Qin Lan received a large piece of iron ore.
—Although it's a bit out of place for iron ore to appear on a plate, it's a result of the Red Dragon respecting Qin Lan's dietary preferences.
This is terrifying. This red dragon isn't just calm and collected on the surface. It even carefully selects every side dish. Even the young blue dragons responsible for raising the young dragons in the tribe can't be this meticulous.
A golden dragon draped in red dragon skin—that was Qin Lan's assessment of the adult dragon before her.
"I'll take you outside the castle in a bit to see if there are any lone adult dragons. You should advance to adulthood as soon as possible, then... even defeating this green dragon tribe won't be a problem."
As he spoke, Honglong shared what he had seen with Qin He and the others.
Inside the castle now, five or six idle green dragons are gathered around the former warehouse. They are playing a trick on the fool, deliberately mocking and teasing the adult white dragon trapped inside.
The remaining green dragons either went hunting or stayed to protect one of the green dragons when they had free time.