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"Your opponent is me!"

"Don't even think about going there!"

Looking at the two red dragon hatchlings, each less than ten feet long, a fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the two blue dragon calves.

"It's just a fledgling, yet it dares to stand in our way!"

"Then let's deal with you first!"

In the next instant, the red hatchling and the blue young dragon collided with a deafening roar. As claws and teeth swung, blood and scales splattered everywhere, and Sistana and Kalp were instantly overwhelmed.

However, the red dragons were far more resilient and physically stronger than the blue dragons. Even though they were smaller, they managed to hold on for a while.

In that brief moment of delay, Thor had already raised his head from the blue dragon hatchling named Verix, his mouth agape and dripping with blood.

His pale golden pupils turned red from being engorged with blood as he glared fiercely at the two remaining baby dragons not far away.

Chapter 41: Gaining a Firm Foothold

"Hiss! These blue lizards are really ruthless!"

"My butt hurts so much."

"Sol! We've done you a huge favor this time, you have to give us a satisfactory reward!"

……

The three red dragons limped across the wilderness, slowly making their way towards their nest in the oasis.

Behind them lay a scene of utter devastation. Food scraps were scattered haphazardly everywhere, and even the carts used to transport them were wrecked, some still burning fiercely.

There was no true winner in this battle against the Blue Dragon; both sides paid a heavy price, and almost everyone was injured.

However, Thor glanced at the huge wheel in his mind, where his essence balance had reached 22 points, and felt the pain in his body instantly lessen considerably. A pleasant smile appeared on his face.

After this battle, those cowards who only stick together will definitely hate him even more, and the other young dragons will also be wary of him and dare not jump out to cause him trouble again. He can be said to have completely established himself here.

……

Hey! Are you even listening to us?!

"We've helped you so much, shouldn't you show your appreciation?"

Sistana's voice drew Thor's attention back.

He turned his head to look at the two fledgling dragons on his left and right. Seeing the rolled-up wounds on their bodies, the broken wing bones, and their increasingly round heads, they were clearly badly beaten.

These two blood relatives did perform quite well today.

Thor thought for a moment, then slipped a claw into the shadows inside his wing, mentally exchanged for two dragon crystals, and roared.

"Even without your help, I can defeat those blue cowards."

However, considering that you all played even the smallest, insignificant role, I will take pity on you and reward you with these."

Having said that, he drew his claws from the inside of his wings and casually tossed them to the left and right. The two dragon crystals traced graceful arcs in the air, and were caught precisely by Sistana and Kalp as they leaped up.

Seeing their eyes light up as they tightly stuffed the dragon crystal into the folds of their wings, looking like they were planning to keep it safe, Thor couldn't help but say something with a hint of malice.

"Are you sure you want to keep it? Dragons have a natural affinity for these magical crystals."

Of the twenty-odd young dragons in this oasis, aside from the white dragons, which one of you can defeat? If you don't want to be stolen or robbed, and end up benefiting other dragons, eat them now!

As soon as he finished speaking, he exchanged for a dragon crystal himself, stuffed it into his mouth, and began to chew it vigorously.

The smiles on Sistana and Kalp's faces had now frozen.

Gaining wealth should be an exciting and joyful thing for dragons, but the thought of losing it in the blink of an eye makes them so heartbroken that they can hardly breathe.

But they also knew that, as Thor had said, with so many young dragons around, it would be difficult to keep the magic crystal if they left it behind.

They might as well eat it; at least they could actually feel the benefits of consuming dragon crystals.

As a materialized condensation of ancient dragon and planetary life energy, dragon crystals can stimulate the potential of living beings. If they stay in places with abundant ley line energy for a long time, they may even undergo positive evolution.

The potential of a true dragon goes without saying; if one traces its bloodline back, one can even trace it back to the legendary Nine-Faced Dragon God.

Thor was able to have a size comparable to other true dragons and young dragons even in his hatchling stage. In addition to the enhancement brought by the biological template, the long-term use of dragon crystals was also a very important factor.

Seeing the pained expressions on the faces of his two cheap blood relatives, as if they were taking poison, he struggled to swallow the dragon crystal he was holding in his paws.

Thor couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression. It seemed that only wealth could truly stir the emotions of the young dragons.

……

Back in the cave he had dug in the Gobi Desert, Thor immediately collapsed to the ground in a spread-eagle position, his whole body aching as if he had been run over by a truck.

Fortunately, the dragon's regenerative ability is not to be underestimated. As long as there is no magical energy on the wound that hinders healing, even the most severe injuries can heal themselves.

Just three days later, Thor's broken bones had automatically healed, and the torn muscles and skin had grown granulation tissue, connecting with each other and leaving only pale pink scars.

Two days later, new scales began to grow on the surface of those light pink scars. They looked bright red and thin, quite different from the old scales.

But as time goes by, various minerals slowly fill in, and before long, they will become exactly the same as the old scales, with no difference whatsoever.

On the seventh day, Thor heard the melodious sound of the bull horn again and immediately knew that the kobolds and orcs who came to feed him had returned.

Thanks to his outstanding flying ability, he was still among the first batch of young dragons to arrive.

His sharp eyes swept over the food piled up on the cart, and this time, he chose two adult wild deer.

The Red Dragon's physique is indeed the strongest among all five-colored dragons.

The blue dragon hatchlings that arrived later glared at Thor with resentment, but most of them had not yet fully healed their wounds, and some had lost their scales, looking as if they had been gnawed by dogs and were bald.

Thor glanced at them disdainfully, and in front of them, began to tear large chunks of venison.

After the previous battle, almost all the young dragons knew his strength and crazy personality, and no one dared to provoke him anymore.

Soon, almost all the flesh and blood from the two deer had been eaten by Thor, and his stomach was so full that he could eat no more.

It was only then that Sistana and Kalp arrived, belatedly.

These two were a year younger than the other young dragons; their wings were not fully developed, and their flight speed was even slower than that of the white dragon.

Seeing the food around them already occupied, the scales on the brow bones of the two baby dragons instantly furrowed, unsure of where to begin.

Their bewildered expressions were like those of kittens who couldn't get milk, making Saul, who was leisurely picking his teeth nearby, shake his head in disbelief.

These two idiots are nothing like me. It's hard to believe that they have the same blood as me.

Thor then swaggered to his feet, glanced around, walked straight to a green dragon hatchling, and roared.

"Green reptile, great Thor has set his sights on the food before you! Hand it over now!"

The green dragon, now under scrutiny, raised its long neck, its eyes flickering a few times on its hornless, snake-like head, before finally walking away without a word.

Although she was a bit taller than Thor, she was far less robust.

Judging from the fact that this red dragon can spew poisonous smoke, my own venomous breath probably won't be very effective. Once a fight breaks out, I'll be the one who suffers.

Knowing you can't win but still forcing a fight is not in line with the survival wisdom of a green dragon.

They prefer to remain patient and yielding for the time being, waiting in the shadows to launch a fatal attack.

Chapter Forty-Two: A Perverse Taste

The shrewd hint that flashed in his eyes convinced Thor that the green worm was definitely plotting something sinister against him.

But he didn't take this to heart at all. With his current growth rate, these young dragons would only fall further and further behind him in strength. His so-called patience and restraint would just be a joke in the end.

After driving away the green dragon, he would occasionally turn his head and his gaze would fall on a black dragon standing to the side.

This young black dragon is not yet as emaciated as an adult. Its black scales gleam with an oily sheen, its eye sockets are deep-set, and a pair of curved, segmented horns extend from the sides of its head, stretching downwards and forwards to firmly protect the sides of its cheeks.

What is most peculiar are his wings. The wing membranes do not cover a large area, but the wing bones are exceptionally long, protruding outward like ferocious bone claws, giving him extremely agile maneuverability.

A faint stench of decay drifted on the breeze, and Thor immediately raised the scales on his forehead and roared angrily.

"You black bug, how long has it been since you took a bath? Get away from me!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding black dragons almost instantly flew into a rage, all staring intently at Thor with cold, sinister eyes.

However, after comparing the size difference between the two sides, they could only choose to silently back down, silently taking their food and turning away.

Among the colorful dragons, the black dragon is only slightly larger than the white dragon. In its early stages, before it has awakened much magical ability, it is impossible for it to defeat the red dragon, which is much larger than itself.

In doing so, Thor had offended all the young dragons. But looking at the angry, malicious, or hateful gazes directed at him, he only felt immense pleasure.

Below my line of sight, the notifications for the essence fragments flashed like a screen, adding another 2 points in just a short while.

But this was far from enough for Thor; he needed much more spiritual essence.

He glanced around at the young dragons who had mostly arrived, then slipped his claw inside one of his wings. When he pulled it out, his fingertips were already holding a fragment of a dragon crystal.

This was the last bit he ate after exchanging it today. It was only about the size of an adult's fist, but its quality was exceptionally clear. It sparkled in the sunlight and faintly emitted a bluish-green, active energy.

"Stop eating you fools, you bunch of beasts who only know how to bury their heads in food! I'll show you what the dragon's true pursuit is!!"

The sudden sound attracted the attention of the surrounding young dragons, who all muttered to themselves, "What the hell is that damned red dragon doing now?"

However, when they turned their heads and saw the dazzling crystal held between the fingertips of Thor's raised right paw, they couldn't take their eyes off it.

"A magic crystal! This is a magic crystal!!"

"What a huge one! Damn, where did you get it?"

"Foolish red dragon, this is not something you should possess! Hand it over now!"

All the young dragons raised in the oasis are considered the property of Kalendak, and have no way of obtaining their own treasure.

Not to mention that they are still in the stage of being fed to young dragons. Some of them may not have even seen a copper coin since they hatched. Only when they grow into adolescence and make contributions to the tribe in battle will they have a chance to receive a meager reward.

These young dragons have never even seen, let alone possessed, such a dazzling magic crystal, let alone dared to dream of it.

The dragon blood within them was instantly activated, their blood circulation accelerated dramatically, their pupils turned red from congestion, and their gazes followed Thor's waving claws, moving up and down continuously.

A large number of fragments of spiritual essence appeared below Thor's line of sight, like a blue waterfall.

He felt like he was standing in front of a group of addicts having a drug craving, holding up a packet of leaves, surrounded by envious, jealous, and greedy eyes.

Even the green and black dragons, who had previously chosen to back down, could not resist the temptation and began to stir.

Seeing that he had become the focus of all the young dragons' attention, Thor immediately revealed an evil smile on his round head.

"Look at that dazzling luster! Plenty of energy, it's worth at least a hundred gold coins. Don't you all want it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly stuck out his scarlet tongue, which coiled around the dragon crystal like a snake. He raised his head high, opened his mouth wide, and suddenly snapped his jaws shut amidst the despairing gazes of the young dragons.

"No--!!"

"Damn it! How could you eat it!"

"Spit it out right now!!"

The piercing screams continued to ring out, and the young dragons who witnessed this scene were more heartbroken than if their own mother had died.

The more heartbroken they were, the more excited Thor became. The constant stream of notifications appearing below his eyes made him burst into laughter.

"You idiots, were you trying to snatch it just now? I'm eating it, and I won't give you a chance, hahaha!"

While Sistana and Kalp were lurking nearby, taking advantage of the young dragons' attention being drawn to Thor, they began stealthily stealing their food.

Hearing the constant roars and curses around them, they couldn't help but show disdain in their eyes, and a strange sense of superiority rose in their hearts.

'A bunch of ignorant fools! As expected, apart from the red dragon, the other five-colored dragons are all useless! Fools! They only deserve to be toyed with!'

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Thor's act of devouring the dragon crystal in front of all the young dragons directly provoked the wrath of the crowd, and even the weak white dragons glared at him with resentment.

If he hadn't been quick to react and flap his wings and fly away immediately, he probably would have received a severe beating.

However, the rewards of doing so were obvious; in just half a day, he gained 8 points of essence.

The days that followed were uneventful. For a true dragon whose lifespan is measured in thousands of years, a day is as short as a fleeting moment.