Red Dragon Monster Hunter Template.

Unlike ordinary fungus people who rely on affinity spores to communicate with other creatures, this giant fungus person clearly possesses stronger psychic abilities and can even produce muffled sounds by vibrating the air.

"Great Red Dragon, welcome! Mossheart and Cloudvelvet have told us everything. If you can help us suppress or change the flow of lava, we will surely offer you gold to your satisfaction."

Thor stared at the enormous mushroom-man before him, and as expected, this must be the so-called Mushroom King.

As a social organism, they are actually somewhat similar to ants and bees. Although they are independent individuals, they have a weak sense of self and value the existence of the whole above all else.

After nodding noncommittally, Thor followed the mushroom people to the other side of the cave.

Even without their guidance, he could sense the raging earth and fire elemental energy. Soon after, a red light emanated from ahead, followed by a fissure leading deeper underground.

Somewhere below this crack, there must have once been an underground cave, perhaps inhabited by many other creatures.

But at this moment, the area is completely filled with lava, and the scalding magma is constantly bubbling and radiating a large amount of light and heat outward, and is slowly rising at an imperceptible speed.

If a powerful mage were faced with this situation, they would likely be able to resolve it easily.

If it were a warrior class, it would probably be a bit tricky, but as long as the strength is strong enough, they can also use brute force to carve out a new tunnel and change the direction of the lava flow.

However, the mushroom people are somewhat helpless in this situation, since they are neither good at magic nor have strong physical abilities.

Their only resources are all sorts of bizarre fungal spores and their decent psychic abilities.

These things are good at dealing with living things, but they are helpless against inanimate objects that are like natural disasters. They can only watch helplessly as the magma rises little by little, until large areas of mycelium around the cracks are dried up and die.

What puzzled Thor was that these fungus people, though plant-like beings, were not true plants. They could run and jump. Since their cave was about to be swallowed by lava, why didn't they find another place to live?

With doubts arising in his mind, Thor simply asked directly.

"Now that the lava has risen, why don't you escape? As creatures with hands and feet, finding another cave to live in shouldn't be difficult, right?"

Upon hearing this, the mushroom king's fluorescent glow fluctuated, and its powerful psionic energy trembled the surrounding air as it responded in a deep voice.

“We can leave, but the mycelial network that took so long to build, and the many mushroom people that are not yet fully formed, cannot leave with us.”

Moreover, a black monster is lurking nearby. Without the mycelial network uniting all the fungus people's psionic energy, we are simply no match for it.

Upon hearing this, Thor understood. If survival in the wilderness was this brutal, the Underdark would be even more so.

These mycelia that cover the entire cave are not only a channel for communication among the fungi and a warm bed for newborns, but also their weapons for defending against external enemies.

Once abandoned, the mushroom people, who have no means of attack, become easy prey in the resource-scarce, dark regions. Forget about finding another cave; they might not even be able to protect themselves.

Moreover, according to them, monsters have already noticed this and are lurking around, waiting for the lava to continue rising and engulf the cave before hunting these defenseless fungus people.

Just as Thor was pondering, a loud roar suddenly came from outside the cave, followed by a huge flash of fire and a hoarse roar.

A unique and fierce aura spread out, which Thor vaguely felt was familiar with. His golden pupils narrowed instantly, and he turned and rushed out.

The low cave was not suitable for flying, but his nearly 17-meter-long body displayed incredible agility at this moment.

Thor's agility and reflexes, derived from the Nargacuga monster template, combined with the powerful bursts and leaping ability provided by the Odogaron monster template, allow him to move as nimbly as a cat.

If it weren't for the thunderous sound of his footsteps, one would almost think he was just a crimson phantom.

He swiftly traversed the cave, which wasn't very deep to begin with, and before he even reached the entrance, he saw his kobolds and grey dwarves fleeing in disarray.

A massive figure lurked in the darkness, yet it could not escape Thor's gaze.

The creature was nearly 15 meters long, with smooth, scaleless, dark purple skin, resembling a giant salamander.

His bat-like wings were folded over his forelimbs, allowing him to pass through the narrow tunnel. His long neck was covered in clumps of fungus, and he stared intently at Thor with his pale eyes.

This is a deep dragon, a true dragon that dwells in the deep underground, and also the least known of the colored dragons.

The terrifying and somewhat disgusting monster, with a dead kobold corpse in its mouth, roared at Thor in a hoarse voice.

"Red Dragon! This is my territory, not a place for you. Get out of here!"

Thor could hear the obvious bluster and a hint of fear in his voice, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Your territory? It's mine now! When did a piece of trash like you dare to bark at me? You're not even as good as a white dragon!"

Chapter 139 Conflict

Thor had always thought that beings like the white dragon, which were like mindless beasts, were the weakest of all the true dragons. It wasn't until he saw this ugly creature in front of him that he suddenly remembered that there was another kind of "dragon".

Generally speaking, an adult white dragon's challenge level is around 13, but this guy in front of me is only 11.

This result may be the result of careful consideration and does not necessarily reflect their true strength in actual combat. However, it also confirms from another perspective the disadvantages of true dragons like the Deep Dragon in terms of strength, size, and vitality.

What Thor despised most were their wings growing on their forelimbs. The vast majority of true dragons have six limbs; those with only four limbs were practically incomplete and defective products.

Thor's contemptuous words instantly ignited the fury of the deep dragon before him, causing it to spew out plumes of gray gas from its throat.

The kobold corpse he was holding in his mouth began to rot and decay at a visible speed. Large patches of yellowish-green mycelium sprouted and grew from the gaps in the scales, and in an instant, it was covered with nauseating mold.

This is the effect of the Deepdragon's unique Fear Spore Breath, a type of mixed damage that not only disturbs the mind of creatures but also corrodes their bodies. In some ways, this breath is exceptionally terrifying.

However, when the deep dragon looked at the incessant flames engulfing Thor in the distance, and the scorched red rocks beneath its feet that were beginning to soften, it immediately took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the rage in its heart.

"Damn red dragon! This is the Underdark, not the surface. Put away your arrogant attitude, or you will pay the price!"

He didn't want to clash with this terrifying monster. Although the Underdark was his home turf, the size of the red dragon and the magic it emitted were simply too immense.

He had no desire to confront them unless absolutely necessary.

In fact, if Thor hadn't stepped into this cave of fungus people, this deep dragon wouldn't have shown itself at all, but would have simply kept its distance.

But these mushroom-like beings with psionic talents are extremely important to Deep Dragon. Both of them share the attributes of fungi and psionic energy, making them a perfect match.

If it could devour the Fungus King and take control of that fungal network, it would greatly benefit the growth of this deep dragon.

Perhaps this will allow us to transcend the threshold of the mundane and glimpse a corner of the legendary realm.

Therefore, he had no choice but to step forward and try to stop the red dragon's actions, preferably by making it leave without bloodshed, even if it meant sacrificing a small amount of treasure...

However, Thor's face was filled with deep contempt in the face of the dragon's words of weakness.

Sometimes he couldn't even understand why such a thing could be classified as a true dragon, and what about sea dragons, dragon turtles, rattlesnakes and the like? Shouldn't they all be classified as dragon beasts?

"You rat that only dares to hide in the gutter, a crawling worm with mushrooms growing on its body, a thing that doesn't even have decent wings, how dare you teach me how to do things?"

After saying that, Thor even disdainfully exhaled a puff of white vapor from his nostrils, which contained sparks that landed on the ground with a crackling sound.

The repeated discrimination caused the anger that the deep dragon had managed to suppress to reignite fiercely.

He was, after all, a mature dragon who had witnessed the rise and fall of the drow elves over the long years, and had once communicated with mind flayers and manipulated the art of human nature. When had he ever been treated with such contempt?

He tossed his head, and the kobold corpse he was carrying in his mouth fell to the ground. He then opened his mouth and spat out a gray breath at Thor.

A stream of air, a mixture of psionic energy and fungal spores, whistled sharply through the air, hurtling straight toward Thor's chest. But he didn't flinch; instead, a mocking smile played on his lips as he met the attack head-on.

The intense wind pressure made the flames on his body roar and sway backward, and the crimson scales exposed below were covered with a deep blackish-red color.

The fungal spores, barely visible to the naked eye, were instantly burned into wisps of smoke when exposed to temperatures of over a thousand degrees. The magic power contained within them collided violently with the dragon's energy, forming streaks of black and red lightning, yet they were still unable to break through the layer of scales.

As for the remaining psionic energy? It was nothing more than another manifestation of mental power, and it was instantly absorbed by the wheel in his mind, turning into a notification that flashed below his line of sight.

Mental Essence +1.

Mental Essence +1.

Mental Essence +1.

……

Thor slowly stepped forward, enduring the deep dragon's breath, and didn't forget to utter sarcastic words.

"Is this the breath of a true dragon? Too weak! It can't even penetrate my scales. What's the difference between this and bad breath!"

Seeing this scene before him, a deep shock instantly appeared in Shenlong's pale pupils.

This was completely unexpected for him. He thought that although he was no match for this red dragon, he could at least hold his own against it by taking advantage of the terrain.

But what's going on here? Even if the fungal spores in his breath were suppressed by the red dragon's high temperature, what about the remaining magic and psionic shocks? How come they had no effect at all?

This is definitely not an ordinary red dragon. Is it a bloodline mutation, or is it carrying some kind of powerful magical equipment?

Realizing something was wrong, Deep Dragon abruptly closed its gaping maw, abruptly stopping its unfinished breath, and turned to retreat.

However, it was too late to run away at that point.

Red dragons are already known for their powerful physiques, and Thor, with his various monster templates, has further enhanced speed, agility, and explosiveness.

When he saw that the ugly salamander in front of him was trying to escape, he suddenly pushed off with all his might, his powerful muscles bursting forth and his elastic tendons contracting, propelling his heavy body out like a cannonball.

He smashed through several stalagmites, each more than half a meter thick, in his path, sending shards of rock flying everywhere, but this did nothing to slow Thor down.

Just as the deep dragon turned its head and its upper body disappeared into a narrow cave, Thor was already behind it.

Its large claws suddenly stretched out, wreathed in flames, and reached for the slippery tail.

Sensing the approaching danger, the Deep Dragon's pupils suddenly shone brightly with white light. The invisible spiritual energy transformed into a powerful impact, trying to push Thor away, but it was unable to shake his heavy body at all.

Fortunately, thanks to the mutual force, he was able to escape much faster. His scaleless salamander-like body twisted quickly, and he was the first to squeeze into the crevice.

Thorn, who was right behind, crashed heavily into the rock wall. The narrow crevice could accommodate the slender Deep Dragon, but not his strong body.

With a deafening roar, he smashed through large swathes of rocks. Watching the fleeing wretch disappear into the distance, a cruel smile crept onto his lips.

"You think you can escape like this? You cowardly coward!"

Chapter 140 Capture

The raging flames, like exploding fireworks, spread rapidly outwards from Thor's body, while the surrounding fire and earth elements seemed to be summoned by an invisible force, continuously flowing into his body.

Even in the cave where the mushroom people's home is located in the distance, the magma surging in the crack seemed to be affected by this force and began to surge violently.

Under the combined effect of this powerful fire and earth magic, the rock walls around the crack in front of Thor instantly softened. Before they could be completely melted by the high temperature, he had already plunged inside.

The red dragon's body is indeed not like the deep dragon's, which allows it to move flexibly through various narrow crevices.

But Thor possessed greater strength, more abundant magic, and tougher scales, which allowed him to treat the hard rock as soft mud and forcefully squeeze his body into it.

The rumbling sound of breaking immediately rang out continuously, echoing far and wide through the interconnected caves.

The fleeing dragon had just breathed a sigh of relief when it heard a commotion and turned around. It saw a raging ball of fire rushing towards it at high speed, and it was so frightened that its soul almost left its body.

That damned red dragon just charged right in, completely ignoring the narrow crevice and the various rugged rocks.

Were his scales forged from refined gold? How come they weren't scratched by the various protruding rocks?

Just as the deep dragon was pondering, Thor behind it slightly opened its ferocious maw, and dazzling flames gathered at its throat, transforming into an orange-red and blue beam of light that it spewed out.

The scorching rays streaked across the darkness, instantly covering a distance of tens or even hundreds of meters, before striking the Deep Dragon's hind leg hard.

A sharp pain suddenly struck him, causing his legs to buckle and nearly causing him to lose his balance while running at high speed. By the time he reacted, the red dragon behind him had already closed the distance further.

Damn it! What's going on?! Why does this red dragon have a beam breath attack? Shouldn't that be a move only gem dragons use?

More questions arose in the mind of the deep dragon, and the fear in its heart surged like the rising tide, almost drowning it completely.

But this was just the beginning. Immediately afterwards, a continuous stream of heat rays came out of Thor's mouth. Although the power was greatly reduced because it was not charged up, it was still something that the deep dragon's skin, which had no scales to protect it from, could not withstand.

With a faint hissing sound, his entire lower body quickly developed large and small charred dents, his skin was pierced, and his muscles were burned, so much so that a burnt smell filled the air.

This further slowed his escape. As the deep dragon drew ever closer, Thor couldn't help but grin, revealing a sinister smile.

Soon, the distance between the two was reduced to within thirty meters. Feeling that the distance was about right, he immediately gathered a large amount of earth elemental magic power and slammed his claws hard into the ground.

The intense tremors, mixed with magical energy, spread rapidly, quickly passing over the deep dragon ahead. Sharp rocks and shards of earth grew from the tunnel walls, intertwining and completely blocking the passage ahead.

The sudden turn of events caught Deep Dragon off guard, and it charged forward, breaking many of the earth spikes. However, with Thor's continuous supply of magic, even more spikes grew back.

"Scaleless loach, keep running! Why have you stopped?"

Heavy footsteps sounded, and the scorching heat drew ever closer.

After completely blocking the Deep Dragon's retreat, Thor also stopped, the flames rising from his body continuing to scorch the surrounding rock walls, melting them into viscous lava.

The space around his body gradually expanded, and his originally hunched body began to straighten up. He raised his head high and looked down at the terrified Deep Dragon in front of him.

The scorching lava spread outwards like a small river, quickly reaching the feet of the Deep Dragon. It desperately tried to retreat, but behind it were jagged spikes, leaving no room for retreat.

Seeing that escape was hopeless, Shenlong couldn't help but show a humble smile, and forced himself to speak while suppressing his heartache.