Dragon Raja's Number One Player

Chapter 167 The King of Bronze and Fire

On the water, aboard the Moniach.

"The wind is picking up."

Professor Mans, wearing a black raincoat, stood on the deck, raised his hand to feel the wind direction as he let the rain soak him, and began to speak.

One thing that is actually quite counterintuitive is that artificial rainmaking can only bring rainwater, not strong winds. At most, it can only create a little wind as the rain falls.

The winds are now so strong that the Moniach is swaying from side to side, which is clearly abnormal.

Professor Mans looked at the murky water.

This means that the strong winds were caused by other reasons.

Not long ago, the communication between the Moniach and Lin Zhiying and his group was lost.

Professor Mans made a rough estimate.

The wind picked up about 40 minutes ago, which coincided with the time when Lin Zhiying and the others lost contact.

"Clouds follow the dragon, wind follows the tiger"—this unusual phenomenon is hard not to associate with a professional term in alchemy: "elemental turbulence".

This phenomenon is mainly manifested as abnormal weather, which usually only occurs during battles between powerful hybrid species, or is actively controlled by dragons.

Based on the time when Lin Zhiying and the others lost contact, Professor Mans judged that they most likely encountered something underwater.

"Professor Mans, Lin Zhiying's team has been out of contact for almost an hour. Chu Zihang and I request permission to dive."

Chu Zihang and Caesar walked over, wearing heavy diving suits.

To ensure safety during dives, diving suits are not comfortable to wear on land and are generally only worn before diving.

After Lin Zhiying dived, Chu Zihang and Caesar put on their diving suits with great readiness.

After Lin Zhiying lost contact with the Moniach, the two of them immediately requested to dive. "But that's not the right time yet. According to the operations department's regulations, we must maintain at least a two-hour interval."

Professor Mans refused again and began to explain.

He understood Chu Zihang and his colleagues' feelings, but every rule in the Executive Department was built on countless tears and blood.

The reason for this rule is that dragon slaying is inherently a dangerous mission, and it is normal for there to be a brief period of loss of contact during the mission. Therefore, the missing team should be given full trust.

Secondly, this is to prevent the danger from escalating and to allow for a cooling-off period, so as to avoid sending out multiple team members in a short period of time, all of whom could fall into the same danger.

To be honest, Professor Mans found it a bit strange. Chu Zihang and Caesar were not unaware of this rule, yet they still came to him twice today to ask for his permission.

Professor Mans asked the two with some surprise, "Is Lin Zhiying really that important to you?"

It's astonishing that the student council and the Lionheart Society, two major student organizations at Kassel College, both care about him so much.

"Because he is my friend."

Chu Zihang, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up.

There weren't many people in the entire Kassel College whom Chu Zihang could call friends. Before Lin Zhiying, only Caesar, who was both an enemy and a friend, could be considered half a friend.

Looking at the bronze floor deformed by a single punch, "One-Sword Cuts Water" felt a surge of fear.

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If he had been there, he would probably be dead by now.

However, the most terrifying being is the one on the high platform, behind the bronze throne.

"The King of Bronze and Fire!"

This is a genuine dragon king, just like Odin!

His exploration of the Bronze City had gone so smoothly that he had forgotten that this place belonged to the Dragon King, "Nibelungen".

As a player who had participated in the "Odin Extermination War," he naturally knew just how powerful the Dragon King was.

The last time "Odin" was killed, tens of thousands of players participated. The players used all their skills, and even so, it was only through Lu Mingfei's "plot kill" that it was finally resolved.

Right now, there are only four of them in the entire Bronze City. Even the relatively weak humanoid Dragon King is not someone these players can easily mess with.

Not to mention, this bronze city itself was forged by the "King of Bronze and Fire".

Killing him here would be an impossible task.

"Watch out, the other statues behind them have come to life too."

"Lan Mengtian" spoke up to remind him.

Not far away, the snake-faced statues they had passed earlier gradually gathered around.

Countless Words of Power emerged from them, flames of various shapes, including Words of Power he could name such as "Word of Power: Monarch Flame" and "Word of Power: Blaze," as well as some Words of Power whose names he could not recall.

At this moment, we are completely surrounded by enemies, with wolves in front and tigers behind.

No matter which direction you go, it will be a difficult situation.

Given this situation, their most likely outcome is that they will be surrounded and killed here.

Moreover, due to the special nature of the Nibelungen, even if they are resurrected, they will be resurrected in the Nibelungen.

As their strength diminishes, they will become even less able to resist the attacks of these snake-faced men, thus falling into a vicious cycle.

They had to find a way to break the deadlock, but reality didn't give them much time to think, because another huge fist came crashing down.

This bronze statue is distinctly different from other snake-faced figures. Its head is adorned with prominent dragon horns, making it perhaps more aptly named a "dragon-faced figure" compared to other snake-faced figures.

"Bang."

The bronze floor cracked again, sending up a cloud of debris and smoke.

As the smoke cleared, "One Slash Cuts Water" dodged another attack, while "Blue Dream Sky" on the side also looked quite disheveled.

As his gaze swept across the area, "One-Cut Water" was suddenly surprised to find that Xia Mi and Lin Zhiying were both gone.

The "Dragon-faced Man" statue slowly retracted its arm.

However, it didn't notice the back of its arm, where Xia Mi climbed up from below.

She held a large ring-pommel sword in her hand, which seemed disproportionate to her size.

Xia Mi's plan was to deal with the "Dragon-faced Man" statue. She was about to leave when she suddenly heard Lin Zhiying's voice: "Don't go yet, help me up."

Xia Mi then noticed that there were two hands clinging to the edge of the bronze arm.

She pulled Lin Zhiying up with one hand, and Lin Zhiying was panting heavily.

It seems I need to acquire a Word of Power that can improve my physique as soon as possible. Right now, if I were to fight dragons, my body would be in serious trouble.

Their manners have fallen behind.

"Why are you here too?"

Xia Mi asked Lin Zhiying with some curiosity.

"Because I came down here to slay the dragon, and now that I've met the Dragon King, there's no reason for me to retreat."

Lin Zhiying spoke up, his words righteous and stern.

Xia Mi shook her head and rolled her eyes to indicate that she didn't quite believe it.

She didn't think Lin Zhixiang was that kind of person. You rascal, you won't betray me the moment you see the "King of Bronze and Fire," will you?

"Okay, actually I feel that my chances of survival are higher if I'm with you."

Seeing that Xia Mi didn't believe him, Lin Zhiying spoke up.

Xia Mi found his statement more credible.

Although the opponent is a Dragon King, don't forget that he also has a Dragon King on his side.

"You've come at the right time. I was planning to meet this so-called 'King of Bronze and Fire'."

Xia Mi said in a rather amused tone.

Judging from her words, she has already vaguely discovered something.

Lin Zhiying had read the strategy guide in his previous life, so he naturally knew what the "King of Bronze and Fire" was all about. He was just very curious about how Xia Mi had discovered it.

Why do you say that? What do you see in it?

Lin Zhiying asked.

"Hmm, something's definitely wrong with this 'King of Bronze and Fire'."

Xia Mi nodded slightly.

She plunged the ring-pommel sword into the "dragon-faced man's" arm to secure herself, and then repeated this process, climbing upwards continuously.

Of the four of them, none were more afraid of death than Xia Mi.

As the weakest of the dragon kings, seeking advantage and avoiding harm is almost Xia Mi's instinct.

If it is truly the complete "King of Bronze and Fire," even in human form, Xia Mi is no match for him. At that time, even if it comes at a price, she will do whatever it takes to escape.

The reason she stayed was because she felt that the "King of Bronze and Fire" seemed a bit too weak.

The snake-faced man, the constantly changing bronze city, and the "dragon-faced man"—any one of them would be dangerous.

The problem is that the "King of Bronze and Fire," who sits on the throne, has never made a move.

If he really made a move, a Dragon King like him would have already taken care of them, and there would have been no need to cause such a commotion.

The sheer amount of effort put into "The Lord of Bronze and Fire" is somewhat puzzling.

Xia Mi possesses the highest learning ability and intelligence, yet she is the weakest among the Dragon Kings. Even after she devoured a portion of the "authority" belonging to "Odin," she remains the same and has not yet reached the point of qualitative change.

This means she won't give up any opportunity that might make her stronger, and now might be such an opportunity.

Xia Mi guessed that their entry might have interrupted the incubation of the "King of Bronze and Fire," causing him to weaken even in human form.

"Next, you hold off the 'Dragon-Faced Man' while I try to directly attack the 'King of Bronze and Fire' to test his strength."

As Xia Mi spoke, she leaped down from the "snake-faced man's" body. Such a height was no problem for her at all.

Wind elements gathered around her, forming a pair of invisible wings. "Word of Power: Eye of the Wind King".

The "Dragon-faced Man" spotted Xia Mi and instinctively tried to stop her. His enormous hand opened in mid-air and flew around like a fly being swatted.

Even if Xia Mi is not injured, being hit will slow her down.

"Your opponent is me."

Lin Zhiying spoke, unleashing the full power of "Monarch Flame," with blazing flames swirling around the blade of "Shattered Star."

He activated the "Butterfly Transformation" form of "Shattered Star". The originally intact blade developed cracks, but it was still glued back together under the blessing of the alchemy array.

A massive flaming longsword appeared in the air. Lin Zhiying frantically activated his Word of Power and then slashed down fiercely at the bronze arm beneath him.

In an instant, Xia Mi's hand, which had been slapping towards the air, froze in mid-air before falling to the ground.

Molten iron dripped from the severed end; Lin Zhiying had severed the "Dragon-faced Man's" arm!

Xia Mi was slightly surprised, but she did not stop moving and flew even faster toward the bronze throne on the steps.

She clenched her fingers in mid-air, raised her fist backward, and then swung it in a circle.

The gale swept across the distance, carrying with it a hint of "fate," and once this punch was thrown, it was bound to hit.

Even so, the "King of Bronze and Fire" behind the screen still did not react in any way.

"Let me see if you're just disdainful, or if you're simply incapable."

Xia Mi spoke with a light laugh.

The next moment, her previously calm expression suddenly changed drastically.

Xia Mi retreated at an extremely fast speed, and she even planned to leave this "Nepalungen" directly.

A surge of intense heat erupted from behind her, emanating flames.

It was like a giant wall of fire, instantly engulfing the entire area within a ten-meter radius.

Because at that moment, Xia Mi heard him chanting the incantation: "Incantation: Candle Dragon."

The strongest fire-type incantation.

Every use of it is "world-destroying".

Having escaped to a safe place at the back, Xia Mi looked at the bronze that was burning and melting, somewhat shocked and uncertain.

She only just realized that "Word of Power: Candle Dragon" shouldn't be something that the "King of Bronze and Fire" in human form could use.

Moreover, its power is a bit too weak.

If it were the "Candle Dragon" she remembered, the entire Bronze City should be engulfed in flames right now.

Suddenly, Xia Mi saw a figure in front of the bronze screen: Lu Mingfei.

"What's he doing there?"

The flames of "Junyan" surrounding Lin Zhiying enveloped him, forcibly bringing him closer.

Moreover, he was holding the [Heart of the White King] in his hand, and the amount of health he lost instantly began to increase at a terrifying speed.

Compared to the rate of increase, the damage we are currently receiving is almost negligible.

"You insignificant ants, how dare you approach me? Get out of here at once!"

A voice filled with supreme authority rang out from behind the screen.

Lin Zhiying seemed not to hear and continued walking towards the screen, climbing the steps one by one.

"Considering your ignorance, I'll spare your life. Now get out of here!"

The "King of Bronze and Fire" spoke again.

Lin Zhiying remained undeterred and slowly asked, "What if I don't back down?"

"You don't look like a dragon king at all, are you afraid that others will discover your true colors?"

The "Shattered Star" in his hand instantly dispersed, and countless blades wrapped in flames shot out from his hand, turning the bronze screen in front of him into a sieve.

"One Cut Through Water" and Xia Mi watched this scene intently.

The blade pierced through the screen; did it really hit the "King of Bronze and Fire"?!

The figure behind the screen slowly rose from the dragon throne.

After this series of destructions, the bronze screen could no longer hold on and slowly broke apart at the point where the "shattered star" had pierced through it. The left and right sides swept down, revealing what was behind the screen.

All the snake-faced men in the square stopped moving instantly, and they knelt down and bowed towards the high platform.

Only Xia Mi, Lin Zhiying, "One-Cut Water", and "Blue Dream Sky" remained standing in the entire square.

They stared blankly at the "King of Bronze and Fire" before them.

"One cut through water" was somewhat dazed. This wasn't right; this wasn't what he had expected.

Although the "Bronze Fire King" was very tall when he stood up, his once fair neck was now completely bare.

The head of the "King of Bronze and Fire" has disappeared.