Red Dragon Monster Hunter Template.

Didn't Alan say that he was different from other red dragons, never raiding human towns and even giving food to the weak?

But why, in these people's mouths, is he a terrifying monster who sets the wilderness ablaze and unleashes waves of destruction?

The silver-haired girl shook her head, her face expressionless, and even her voice was as cold as ice and snow.

"I don't know. Perhaps we need to go and see for ourselves to find out the answer."

The petite girl hesitated upon hearing this, as venturing into the territory of a red dragon—a legendary red dragon at that—was far too risky for them.

"That's a legendary red dragon, and it's said that it even defeated another legendary blue dragon. It's too dangerous for us to go there like this. Why don't we go with our own kind?"

With the Silverwing Watcher here, our safety is assured.

"No need, I trust Alan. She won't hurt us. Let's go."

Seeing her companions continue walking towards the wilderness, the petite girl could only follow closely behind.

Upon leaving the human world, a bright light flashed across their bodies, and their human forms expanded and transformed into a 16-meter-long silver dragon and a 10-meter-long bronze dragon.

As partners who had formed a deep friendship with Alan since they were fledgling dragons, they trusted their sister completely, so when they received a letter from Alan not long ago, they immediately rushed over from afar.

The incident stemmed from a promise made by Saul.

As a red dragon who has transcended base desires, Thor's vision is never limited to simple wealth and violence, but rather to the essence of spiritual power.

All of this is predicated on the existence of more intelligent beings within his territory. Although many evil dragons would not admit it, metal dragons are superior in managing their territories.

Given this, Thor, who already divided the entire wilderness and assigned it to different subordinates, would naturally treat them all equally and would not exclude the golden dragon.

Whether it's a metal dragon, a five-colored dragon, or even a kobold goblin, whoever can bring him more spiritual essence will be highly valued by him.

He could even ignore everything, from the development of his territory and the shift in allegiance to the lives of ordinary people, and only care about the final outcome.

As soon as he said that, Alan's eyes lit up almost instantly, like two glowing golden balls.

Chapter 258 Exposure

The flow of time in the astral plane is completely different from that in the prime material plane. Matter changes here are almost stagnant, so the creatures that inhabit this plane almost never age.

Therefore, some creatures that yearn for immortality choose to hide in the astral plane.

But not aging does not mean immortality. In this almost void world, countless dangers lurk, and the unchanging scenery will cause those with weak minds to completely break down.

For Thor, the Astral Plane was an especially unsuitable place to stay for long, since the near-stagnant time meant that his physical growth would come to a standstill.

Keep in mind that he is currently just a young dragon, in one of the stages of his most rapid physical growth. Staying in the Astral Plane would be a huge waste of time.

So, after dismissing the Githyanki and planting the curse of the mad dragon on them, Thor returned to his own territory.

The time it took him to leave and return was less than an hour, and no living being even noticed his disappearance.

At the same time, this short journey was not without its gains. In addition to planting a backup plan and obtaining some spiritual essence, there were also some small amounts of wealth.

Indeed, those Gith Yankees who were cursed by the mad dragon ultimately could not escape the fate of being plundered.

Apart from the two starships and basic weapons and supplies, Thor looted everything of value.

These items together are worth about fifty to sixty thousand gold coins, which is much less than Thor had expected, but it's better than nothing.

After this little incident, things seemed to return to normal.

For true dragons, who live long lives, there are very few things worth paying attention to. They spend about 70% of their lives sleeping.

Thor glanced at the essence balance in his mind. The creatures in his territory, the strong emotions coming from afar, plus the small amount he gained in the Astral Plane, all added up to more than 3.

This time, he didn't choose to draw a high-level monster template, but planned to save it first and then draw an ancient dragon later.

After all, as Thor continues to grow stronger, monsters like the Bazelgeuse have become negligible in improving his strength.

This is like a pot of water. If you add a cup of water, you can clearly see the water level rise. But if it's a pond of water, adding another cup will hardly change anything.

Ancient dragons are different. Although some of them may not be as strong as monsters like the Golden Lion, they symbolize a natural phenomenon, so almost every one of them can bring Thor a different power.

Even the fog-creating ability of a dragon like the Chameleon can play a wonderful role at certain specific times.

Then, as usual, Thor put 100 points of essence into the miscellaneous items on the outermost side of the wheel to unlock more exchangeable items.

The materials that make up a world are so numerous that he didn't expect to draw anything good this time. And indeed, he drew almost all the items that he couldn't use at the moment.

The only exception is a piece of mineral with a silver-blue hue, a faint pearly luster, and the appearance of a shattered sky—a scintillation.

When Thor retrieved it from the turntable, the fist-sized aphrodisiac did not fall; instead, it floated eerily in mid-air as if unaffected by gravity.

Furthermore, a faint current of air swirled around the surface of the Skyflash Stone; it was wind-attribute element that had gathered spontaneously.

Thor remembered that weapons made from Skyflash Stone were lightweight, could extend their levitation time, and were immune to wind pressure of varying degrees.

This is clearly a precious and rare treasure, and an excellent material for building a floating city.

Unfortunately, Thor doesn't have much experience with wind elements at the moment. Perhaps he could try consuming some to see if he could gain those unique abilities through the Aether Crystal and Rainbow Field?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when a dragon-blooded kobold with wings on its back strode in from outside.

As Tana, resembling a miniature humanoid red dragon, stepped into the hall, she immediately knelt respectfully on the ground, looking at her reflection in the floor tiles, and began to speak.

“Great Dragon Lord, unfamiliar true dragons have entered the territory. Judging from the aura they exude, they should be metal dragons.”

Upon hearing this, Thor's eyes lit up, his two golden pupils turning into glowing volcanoes.

This is quite a rare occurrence; nowadays, a metal dragon actually dares to sneak into his territory. Let's see who has such audacity.

The next instant, crimson mycelium spread and grew from beneath the floor tiles, ascending along the majestic throne and gently resting on Thor's tail.

A faint surge of spiritual energy then flowed through him, presenting a wealth of information in his mind.

These are hyphal networks composed of thermophilic bacteria, the main body of which is located in the volcano below.

A group of volcanic mushroom people, with their bodies covered in a black and red metallic sheen and their heads covered in caps like small volcanoes, lived in that thick fungal carpet. They acted as living processors, monitoring everything around Thor.

No creature that treads on the earth can escape the perception of these volcanic mushroom people, and the two girls who came from the outside world and were completely unaware of this were no exception.

Almost from the moment he "saw" them, Thor was certain that there was something wrong with them. Their icy, clear aura, like the light of day and the chill of frost, was completely different from those idiots. They could only be silver dragons, the mortal enemies of the red dragons.

Looking at the direction they were heading—to Ailan's residence—could they be helpers brought by that little golden mudfish? What, then, was their purpose?

Is it a desire to rebel against oneself, or a search for a way to escape?

No! That's not right!

The two new metal dragons were far too weak. Thor could crush them both with just one claw, posing no threat whatsoever. The golden dragon couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

Moreover, he did not impose any restrictions on Alan. What had been limiting her was the promise in her heart, which made it impossible for her to call for more help.

If it wasn't to rebel against me, or to help Alan escape, then what could it be for?

As he pondered, Thor vaguely realized an answer. He had previously promised to divide the wilderness into different areas and let his men govern themselves. Could it be that she was making preparations in advance to acquire a larger territory?

Thor thought this was very likely. Even if it wasn't, the two immature metal dragons were insignificant to him and wouldn't cause any trouble.

Just as he was about to disconnect from the mycelial network, a faint conversation suddenly came over.

"See that palace on the volcano? Wow! How many gold coins is that worth? I bet it's worth at least a million, maybe even tens of millions! Where did he get so much money?"

Do you think those adventurers gathered near the Gray Peak Mountains, and Lord Silverwing Watcher, can defeat this red dragon? And how will all that wealth be divided then?

That crimson-gold dome is so beautiful! I really want one! Could I have a piece of it sometime?

Chapter 259 Taking the Initiative

Grey Peak Mountains, Silverwing Watchers, and those adventurers...

When these three words are intertwined, Thor can instantly understand what happened, even without thinking.

That meddlesome old man, I've already tried my best to confine my territory to the wilderness, neither raiding human towns nor slaughtering lawful and good creatures, so why does he still come looking for trouble?

Thor felt that he, as a red dragon, had already exercised enough restraint.

If it weren't for his fear of the gods in the sky and those old immortals hiding in who-knows-where, he would have already spread the Mad Dragon Curse throughout the entire world, given his temper.

Even so, there are still those so-called righteous people who don't like him and even plan to team up to kill him.

This is precisely why almost all five-colored dragons dislike metal dragons.

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Sol doesn't have the habit of waiting for the enemy to come to him; he always prefers to take the initiative.

After realizing that a group of ill-intentioned individuals were gathering in the shadows, intending to deal with him, his anger flared up instantly.

Substantial flames erupted from his golden pupils, and he abruptly rose from his throne, flapping his wings and soaring out.

"Keep a close eye on those two metal dragons' every move, and do nothing else. We'll talk when I get back!"

The violent sound waves were still echoing in the hall when the crimson figure disappeared into the distance like a comet, leaving only a long, lingering rainbow in the sky.

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The Grey Peaks are located in the northwest of Deepwater Harbor. They are a treacherous rocky ridge that separates the High Forest, the Dilibia Valley and the Anorok Desert. They are also a place where silver dragons, stone giants, dwarven ruins and goblin tribes coexist.

The terrain here is extremely harsh, rugged and desolate, with exposed rocks everywhere, very little vegetation, and shrouded in fog and storms year-round. Only in the central area is there a high-altitude swamp forest, which is one of the few areas suitable for life.

Because of their natural affinity for cold environments, the silver dragons living here all reside on the highest peaks, which are perpetually surrounded by ice and snow. There, hidden cloud nests and ice caves exist, making them not only easy to defend but also offering a wide field of vision.

But precisely because of this, it is difficult for ordinary creatures to reach that place. Only a few powerful and renowned beings can travel to the Ice Crystal Palace on the snow mountain under the guidance of the silver dragon.

Those adventurers who gathered from all directions, determined to slay the red dragon, could only spontaneously form a settlement at the foot of the Gray Peak Mountains.

To some extent, they were not within the scope of the silver dragon's invitation, after all, even the friendliest true dragon would not change its pride.

Moreover, these adventurers are hardly good people; in many cases, they even act as bandits and bullies.

After all, monsters in the wild don't keep respawning, and there aren't quests every day. As a group of people who don't engage in production, they can only rely on some gray industries to make a living when there are no quests.

Those with slightly higher moral standards might choose to double-cross or rob the rich to help the poor; as for those with low moral standards, their actions are best left unsaid.

Tim was such a low-level adventurer. Born and raised in the slums of Deepwater Harbor, he struggled his way up, and with his decent talent, he managed to become a wanderer.

As a thief with two professional ranks, he possesses far greater agility and sharper reflexes than the average person, making him virtually invincible in his thefts and even a minor celebrity in the slums where he was born.

In that precarious place, this alone put him ahead of 99% of people. It's just a pity that recently he stole from a powerful figure he shouldn't have messed with, and had to hide out to avoid the limelight.

So when he learned that a large number of adventurers were gathering near the Gray Peak Mountains, planning to carry out a dragon-slaying operation, he immediately decided to take a big gamble and rushed over.

He didn't aspire to become a dragon-slaying hero, nor did he know just how powerful a true dragon was, or whether the mission would succeed. He simply intended to take this opportunity to see if he could gain some benefits.

On this day, Tim was wandering around the makeshift camp where a large number of adventurers had gathered, just like any other day. His bright eyes darted around, but suddenly he felt that the sun overhead had become exceptionally bright.

His doubts made him look up, and then a dense rain of golden fire filled his eyes.

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Deepwater Port is the closest large city to the wilderness, while Grey Peaks lies almost on the dividing line between human territory and the wilderness, not far from Thor's territory.

As the crimson daytime meteor streaked across the sky, it didn't take long for Thor to spot the rugged mountain range.

High in the air, with his keen eyesight, he could almost take in the entire mountain range. As he descended, his powerful hearing system was able to pick up on the noisy conversations of the "ant-like" creatures on the ground.

A bunch of creatures that aren't even as good as kobolds dare to set their sights on him; they're simply courting death!

The massive red dragon's lips curled into a sinister grin, and the fire and earth elements in the surrounding environment began to converge wildly, condensing into dazzling crystals that poured down like a torrential rain onto the pigsty-like camp below.

When the first lava-colored crystal touched the ground, it exploded violently, with orange-red flames shooting out in all directions, like a blooming lotus flower.

boom--!!!!!

The deafening explosions began to resound continuously, and in the blink of an eye, the enchanting red lotuses bloomed all over the entire mountainside. The shrill screams and pleas for mercy were mixed in and then quickly drowned out.

Countless adventurers, along with their dreams and greed, perished in the flames.

However, such a spectacular sight failed to attract the slightest attention from Thor.

At this moment, his attention was focused entirely on the highest snow-capped peak in front of him, and his dragon energy surged violently, causing him to accelerate wildly.

A speed of over ten Mach has already exceeded the reaction nerves of most living beings, and even the violent explosion was left far behind.

The air turned into incandescent plasma due to high-speed friction, releasing pale purple shock waves outwards.