"You have to survive, no matter what!" Roxy shouted at Dan Feng. She didn't want to experience another farewell.
Her teacher, her party members, her captain—her life had been filled with far too many partings.
Roxy ran quickly with Etrill toward the direction of the Asura Kingdom.
Roxy knew that staying there would only disrupt Dan Feng's fight. At least if she left, Dan Feng would still have a slim chance of escaping.
She silently prayed in her heart, hoping Dan Feng would be alright.
It was she who had brought him to the Central Continent. If Dan Feng died here, she might feel guilty for the rest of her life.
At this moment, the situation Dan Feng faced was extremely tense, as if every second could decide life or death.
The Red Dragon clearly could no longer hold back. Its patience had reached its limit, and finally unable to suppress the impulse within, it suddenly launched a fierce attack on Dan Feng.
The Red Dragon spread its massive wings, and the dragon claws on them carried a sharp momentum as they slammed down hard toward Dan Feng.
However, though this strike came with overwhelming force, its speed was somewhat lacking, giving Dan Feng enough time to react.
Dan Feng agilely dodged, easily evading this lethal blow.
While avoiding the attack, Dan Feng didn't just stand there passively. He skillfully employed his chantless magic techniques and mercilessly counterattacked the Red Dragon.
Blades of wind flew straight toward the Red Dragon.
Though these magical attacks were somewhat weaker in power, they made up for it in sheer number and surprise, leaving the Red Dragon somewhat overwhelmed.
Although they didn't cause much damage, they still managed to distract its attention.
Taking advantage of the moment when the Red Dragon's focus was briefly scattered by the magical assaults, Dan Feng swiftly closed in on the Red Dragon.
He gripped the spear named Cloud-Piercer tightly with both hands and slashed hard toward the Red Dragon without hesitation.
Cloud-Piercer could easily pierce through tough dragon scales.
With Dan Feng's rapid swings, Cloud-Piercer left several deep gashes on the Red Dragon's body, and blood immediately gushed out from the wounds.
The heavily wounded Red Dragon let out a painful roar. Its anger was completely ignited, and scorching breath continuously spewed from its mouth.
Dan Feng immediately retreated upon seeing this, but it was already too late.
The Red Dragon's breath had been charged in an instant and was released almost right against Dan Feng's face.
He... seemed about to die again.
Dan Feng was no longer as calm as before; instead, like on his first day here, his face was filled with panic.
He hadn't stayed in this world long enough. He hadn't even transformed into a dragon yet. His second life hadn't truly begun.
"Damn it! I can't do anything!" Dan Feng cursed himself furiously in his heart. Even with a system, he was still going to die—he really was useless.
[30%]
The virtual screen immediately popped up in front of Dan Feng. At this point, the dragon breath was only one body length away from him.
The progress bar had reached 30%.
[Congratulations, Host. You have obtained Imbibitor Lunae Power (Incomplete)]
[Congratulations, Host. You have obtained Active Skill: Dragon Transformation]
[Dragon Transformation: Utilize the Dragon Heart (Heavy Abyss Pearl) to enter the Imbibitor Lunae state, with all-around enhancement. When holding the Heavy Abyss Pearl, magic scale increases and consumption decreases]
[Since this is the first time obtaining Dragon Transformation, it is being automatically activated for you]
In an instant, the Heavy Abyss Pearl flashed from the tassel of Cloud-Piercer to Dan Feng's side.
Dan Feng's body was completely engulfed by surging, torrential water currents. At this moment, he was tightly wrapped in a powerful force, like an unhatched dragon egg.
The water flowed rapidly, roaring with a crashing sound, forming a solid curtain of water.
The dragon breath erupted from the Red Dragon's mouth like scorching flames, yet when it touched the water currents, it didn't create the slightest ripple—as if blocked by an invisible shield.
The Red Dragon widened its eyes in disbelief at the scene before it. Its attack had no effect on Dan Feng whatsoever.
It could feel the aura emanating from Dan Feng growing stronger and stronger—a power that instilled fear in its heart.
The Red Dragon began attacking frantically. It spread its massive wings, whipping up fierce winds in an attempt to disperse the water currents.
It tore through the air with its sharp claws, producing shrill howls as it lunged toward Dan Feng.
However, no matter how hard the Red Dragon tried, its attacks couldn't penetrate that layer of water.
The water currents stood like an unbreakable line of defense, protecting Dan Feng completely.
At the same time, teachings from High Elder Dan Feng continuously flooded into Dan Feng's mind.
These teachings flowed like gentle streams, endlessly pouring into his consciousness.
High Elder Dan Feng taught him how to wield the power of Imbibitor Lunae, as well as the determination named "protection."
"Companions are always the greatest help. Do everything in your power to save your companions." The voice of High Elder "Dan Feng" rang in Dan Feng's ears. He told Dan Feng to bravely face the power brought by dragon transformation and to learn how to use the techniques of Imbibitor Lunae power.
Imbibitor Lunae, also known as the Azure Dragon, was the Azure Dragon among the Four Symbols, possessing mighty abilities such as controlling water, summoning wind and rain, and more.
Although the Imbibitor Lunae power Dan Feng currently possessed was only incomplete, in this world, it was already enough to make him an immensely powerful existence.
He might even be capable of destroying an entire nation at this moment.
High Elder "Dan Feng" looked at the Dan Feng before him with calm eyes.
Because the one before him was not him, yet possessed the power of Imbibitor Lunae.
And hadn't he already been reincarnated?
At this moment, Dan Feng's clothes had completely changed, becoming the same as those of High Elder Imbibitor Lunae. Azure energy manifested into dragon horns, slowly emerging on Dan Feng's forehead.
Because it was incomplete Imbibitor Lunae power, the dragon tail could not yet manifest on Dan Feng.
His ears had also transformed from human ears into long, pointed ones like those of an elf.
Cloud-Piercer had returned to the system space, leaving only the Heavy Abyss Pearl quietly floating in front of Dan Feng.
After seeing that the Dan Feng before him had mastered the power of Imbibitor Lunae, High Elder "Dan Feng" nodded, then slowly dissipated from Dan Feng's mind.
The instant he opened his eyes, a powerful dragon might surged forth like raging waves, sweeping downward and crushing straight toward the Red Dragon.
This dragon might was no ordinary pressure—it was the absolute authority of a superior being.
In the world of dragons, the nobility of bloodline directly determined status. And the Imbibitor Lunae form Dan Feng now displayed undoubtedly represented an extremely noble bloodline.
Immediately after, Dan Feng swung his arm, casually scooping up the Heavy Abyss Pearl as if reaching into his pocket.
The moment the pearl sensed the power of Imbibitor Lunae, it was as if it had been activated, bursting with dazzling golden light like a golden sun suspended in Dan Feng's hand.
Without hesitation, Dan Feng poured his own mana and Imbibitor Lunae power continuously into the Heavy Abyss Pearl.
As the power flowed in, the originally somewhat dim golden runes on the Heavy Abyss Pearl gradually lit up and slowly circulated around the pearl.
Finally, Dan Feng took a deep breath and, in a majestic tone, intoned word by word:
"Delve-hidden moon, world-cleansing dragon!!"