Heatwaves surged!
The Ancient Fire Dragon's massive form loomed over Lyle, bringing with it a heavy sense of oppression; its body was covered in crimson scales the size of washbasins.
Illuminated by the red light radiating from the Lava Zone behind it, the Ancient Fire Dragon appeared like a red sun, its entire body emitting a metallic luster.
The terrifying aura caused the air to solidify.
Precious magic item?
What is that?
Lyle's expression was grave and ugly; he subconsciously took a step back with his left foot.
This place near the Lava Zone belonged to the territory of the Solar Anglerfish. The sudden appearance of the Ancient Fire Dragon was completely beyond his expectations. What on earth was going on?
Could it be that he had attracted it while continuously casting Tier Magic earlier?
Lyle could only curse his bad luck internally. He naturally had no clue about the precious magic item the other party mentioned, and now was not the time to worry about that.
He quickly scanned his surroundings.
The terrain in this area was not complex, but breaking through quickly was almost impossible.
The one blocking him was a Dragon!
Lyle had thought that he would eventually meet a True Dragon in this world, but that would be when he had sufficient strength. He never expected it to happen so soon.
The Solar Anglerfish was around Rank 47. The Ancient Fire Dragon before him would only be of a higher Rank, not lower, especially since it belonged to the strongest race, the Dragon Clan.
Even at the same Rank, it possessed the highest base attributes!
"This is really a headache!"
Lyle's body tensed, and he cursed internally.
His mana was completely exhausted, so he couldn't use any magic. Even if he used the "Flight" magic to ascend quickly...
...in front of a Dragon that was also adept at flying, it was simply asking for trouble.
"Hoo—"
The Ancient Fire Dragon snorted a wave of heat from its nostrils. Looking at the guy standing motionless as if scared silly, it coldly raised its head, looking down at the lowly creature beneath it:
"Humble lower-class species, being able to witness my magnificent form is already your honor. I do not like to repeat myself."
"In consideration of your ignorance, lower-class species, as long as you surrender the magic item on you to me, you may leave here alive."
The arrogant, deep voice, filled with invisible majesty, echoed between the surrounding mountain walls.
After saying these two sentences.
Deep within the Ancient Fire Dragon's fierce, crimson eyes, a trace of impatience appeared.
A mere lower-class human was not even worthy of its words. If it were any other time, it would have already taken it by force.
However!
The subtle mana on this human before it did indeed surprise it somewhat.
If it weren't for its naturally keen perception of mana, it probably wouldn't have been able to detect that subtle mana fluctuation on the other party.
The aura of the human before it should belong to a strong person among those lower-class races, but in front of a great True Dragon, he was just a small character that could be dealt with easily.
Although that subtle mana fluctuation did not feel dangerous in its perception, out of the caution brought by its long life...
...it chose to communicate with this lower-class creature before it.
Hearing the Ancient Fire Dragon's words.
Lyle's eyelids drooped slightly; he knew that a safe retreat was no longer possible.
As an arrogant member of the Dragon Clan, how could it easily let go of an ant-like existence like him?
If he was an ant... he had no choice but to fight!
Several thoughts flashed rapidly through Lyle's mind.
The two negative status effects of "Dark Wave" should have no effect on the Dragon Clan, which naturally possessed extremely high resistance, so the damage effect could not be triggered.
Since that was the case!
"Swish."
Without the slightest hesitation, Lyle pressed his legs down hard, and the magic greatsword appeared in his hands.
The moment the weapon appeared in Lyle's hand.
The Ancient Fire Dragon's arrogant, impatient, fire-red pupils suddenly contracted. In that instant, it actually felt a trace of the aura of death from the lower-class creature before it.
It seemed as if a chill suddenly rose from the back of its neck.
"Bang!"
Lyle's figure moved at this moment; he stomped hard on the ground and disappeared from his spot, turning into a black afterimage as he rushed towards the Ancient Fire Dragon.
"Despicable human, you dare to defy a great True Dragon!"
The Ancient Fire Dragon was both shocked and angry. It tilted its long neck back, then realized something. A fire of shame and anger filled its heart, and it let out a roar that was almost a bellow.
It had actually felt a moment of fear just now!
"How could I have felt fear towards a lower-class creature—how is that possible!"