Chapter 553: Chapter 207: “You motherfucker, did you come here just to gamble with your life?”_2

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In the depths of the sea, where the darkness was absolute and no glimmer of light could be seen, there was a palace radiating golden light that roamed swiftly across the seabed.

It was undetectable by Divine Sense, untraceable, and there were no fluctuations of Spiritual Energy when it moved.

Like a ghost, it appeared and disappeared unpredictably.

This palace was the “Dragon Palace”!

And at this moment—

Inside the Dragon Palace, within a trial devised for Young Dragons of the Dragon Clan, a Black Dragon was at that instant hovering in midair, panting heavily, looking in extremely bad shape.

Half of its Dragon Scales had almost fallen off.

The remaining scales were mostly cracked.

Even the reverse scale had a crack on it.

The reverse scale.

It was the hardest part of a dragon’s body, almost the Lifebound Spirit Treasure of the Dragon Clan, and the reliance for surviving the Heavenly Tribulation.

Gushes of Dragon Blood spilled into the air, all the Dragon whiskers were broken, and due to a severe blow, the dragon’s eyes were blood-filled and horrific to behold.

Even some of the Dragon Claws were broken.

“Huff… Huff…”

The Black Dragon was suspended midair, the only sound in the silent space being its heavy breaths, while its tail occasionally slapped its wounded body.

The pain was too much.

The pain had gradually become numb, and the excessive blood loss had started to cloud his mind. He had to snap his tail against his body to cause a sharp pain that would help him regain sensation and clear his head.

Only then could he ensure a reasonably fit state for combat.

Before him lay a space engulfed in mist, with no visible end, like a small world.

Not far ahead of him stood a mature giant dragon, which also bore injuries, but only a few. Its large eyes were staring straight at him.

It did not make a move to attack.

It was resting now.

The ancestral trial crafted exclusively for Young Dragons had a total of five rounds. Passing these five rounds would mean immediate maturation and Divinity Transformation, and based on one’s performance, they could obtain a Grade of Dragon Clan lineage.

This was his first round.

He had been attempting this round for three days, but had not passed it. The goal was simple: defeat the mature giant dragon before him.

But he was merely a Young Dragon, and even if this mature giant did not rely on Dragon Breath, nor open its Divine Domain, its physical strength far surpassed his.

It was at this moment—

The mature giant dragon suddenly spoke in human tongue, looking indifferently toward the Black Dragon not far away, “The Dragon Clan Young Dragon trial has not been attended for tens of thousands of years. I thought the Dragon Clan had perished.”

“I didn’t expect to finally encounter a Young Dragon, and it’s just a little fellow with a mere seventh-grade Bloodline.”

“Little fellow.”

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you, you can bow out of the first round of the Dragon Clan Young Dragon trial ahead of time. You are already at your limit. Forcing onwards will only lead to your demise. It would be wise to withdraw early.”

“So as not to lose your life here.”

“Heh…”

The hovering Black Dragon laughed as it heard this, its lips curling slightly upwards, though the swollen dragon head made the smile seem rather comical.

“Why don’t you take a look at your own injuries?”

“I can hurt you too.”

“If I can inflict harm on you, I can also kill you.”

“Foolish.”

The giant dragon within the mist sneered, “I am of the tenth-grade Red Dragon Bloodline, naturally adept at physical strength, while you are merely of the seventh-grade Cloud Hiding Dragon Bloodline.”

“The Cloud Hiding Dragon Bloodline excels in stealth and assassination, challenging me in physical strength is a suicidal move.”

With that said-

The vibrant red mature giant dragon began to attack without reserve, hurtling at incredible speeds toward the Black Dragon, its tail lashing viciously against the Black Dragon.

Under the force of the colossal impact, the Black Dragon’s body instantly curled into a ball, being struck deep into the mist.

Back at that spot-

More shattered Scale Armor and a great deal of Dragon Blood fell through the air.

With just that one strike!

The Black Dragon, already on the brink of death from severe injuries, was nearly killed on the spot.

“Hmph.”

The mature giant dragon snorted and then turned to look into the depths of the mist, “It has been long since….”

However, the next moment—

“Hmm?”

A look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the mature giant dragon, as it failed to find the Black Dragon’s figure; there was no sign of the Black Dragon in the fog.

Realizing this, the corners of his mouth uncontrollably curled into a smile as he muttered, “Turns out you’re quite a talented fellow.”

“Cloud Hiding Dragon… Cloud Hiding Dragon… the mist is indeed the most suitable battlefield for you. Let’s see what tricks you have mastered.”

Immediately thereafter-

Before he could react, five claw tips shimmering with cold light suddenly appeared in front of him, aiming a ferocious strike at his eye. Just as they were about to hit-

The mature giant dragon’s head retracted just in time, causing the fatal blow to miss his eye and land on his dragon face instead.

Missing the strike-

He quickly escaped.

Once again, the Black Dragon vanished from the mist.

“Tsk…”

Sensing the hot Dragon Blood flowing down his face, the mature giant dragon couldn’t help but curve his lips into a smile, “Good move, but your murderous intent is too strong. As a Cloud Hiding Dragon, if you can’t conceal your killing intent,

“What difference is there between you and an assassin who covers his face with a black cloth under broad daylight, brandishing a sharp blade?”

“The Cloud Hiding Dragon excels in stealth and assassination!”

“The ultimate key to assassination is to strike without your enemy feeling your intent to kill, to make them perceive you as a passerby, and then land your fiercest attack into their chest as you pass them by!”

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