RPAGF Chapter 74 The Second Sleep
Chapter 74 The Second Sleep
As a creature possessing both fire and earth attributes, the Rock Dragon has an extremely high compatibility with the Red Dragon, so there is naturally no possibility of fusion failure.
As an exaggerated surge of heat suddenly erupted from within, a flood of notification messages appeared below his line of sight.
The fusion with the Rock Dragon monster template was successful. Abilities such as [High Temperature Tolerance], [Powerful Muscles], and [Thermophilic Active Bacteria] have been transformed into pure life force due to their outdated version compared to the main body.
The [Thermal Energy Focus] capability has been retained.
The [Ore Tempering] ability has been retained.
The capability to detect "high-temperature toxic gases" has been retained.
A series of light blue subtitles flashed by rapidly, like a screen being refreshed. Before Thor could even properly feel the changes happening in his body, a strong sense of drowsiness swept over him under the stimulation of that abundant vitality.
He did not fight against this bodily instinct; he closed his eyes and instantly fell into a deep sleep.
As his thoughts fell silent, the cells in his body became more active, and some dormant fragments deep within his blood were being awakened and replenished. The fire and earth magic elements in the environment were also spontaneously converging on him.
The surging magical elements flowed into his body, transforming into magic power, making Thor's scarlet scales shine and scald like lava, with a layer of dancing firelight swirling around their surface.
As time went by, his joints began to grow little by little, his originally round head gradually became more three-dimensional, and his tail became more slender.
The two short, thick protrusions on its head gradually grew into two horns that extended backward. They were jet black and shone with a metallic luster. At the base of the horns, there were many branches that extended upward and to the left and right sides.
Almost every day, Thor's body grew stronger, his scales thickened, and his skeleton became more robust. As a result, the large amount of nutrients consumed made his once strong muscles appear somewhat thin.
The hunger pangs in his stomach caused him to unconsciously devour the objects around him, including energy-rich crystals and various precious minerals, which then entered his body.
As his body grew, the changes brought about by the Rock Dragon Monster template also began to gradually appear.
The fusion of the abilities of two organisms is not a simple mathematical problem. As long as we can take advantage of each other's strengths and avoid their weaknesses, we can often achieve a result greater than the sum of its parts.
The Red Dragon's digestive system is undoubtedly far more capable of digesting and utilizing ores than the Rock Dragon's, and it is also much more adept at controlling flames and high temperatures.
This makes the effects of the [Ore Tempering] and [Thermal Energy Gathering] abilities far more powerful on Thor than on the Rock Dragon.
The minerals that should have covered his body in a thick layer were gradually extracted and absorbed by him, slowly seeping into his scales and bones.
Inside that thick throat, strange ring-shaped tissues began to grow, with natural magical patterns shimmering on them, capable of gathering and compressing the flowing magic.
The surging power of his bloodline, propelled by immense vitality, suddenly crossed a threshold at a certain moment, completely entering a new level.
The fire and earth magical elements that were already converging towards this underground cave became even more restless and began to surge into Thor's body at an accelerated pace.
A large amount of elements accumulated in his body, which he could not absorb in time. As a result, the temperature in the entire cave continued to rise, the surrounding rock walls were baked red, and the parts that were in contact with his body began to show signs of melting.
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In his dazed state, Thor heard a piercing scream.
It seemed someone was repeating a name over and over: Moras! Moras! But who was this guy? He didn't know him at all.
The memories within the Dragon's Legacy began to be released further as his bloodline concentration increased and he grew older.
A wealth of magical knowledge gradually surfaced in his mind, much of which involved techniques for manipulating the two magical elements of fire and earth. This allowed him to naturally, almost instinctively, begin to master low-level magic of these two attributes.
However, what lies more in the techniques of manipulating the soul: cutting, refining, controlling, and planting a seed of mental demons in the heart of a being.
How could such a thing exist in his own dragon heritage? Could it be that one of his ancestors, a red dragon, had once worked as a sorcerer, or that his bloodline contained the blood of the abyss?
However, considering that Tiamat's divine kingdom is located in the Nine Hells, it's not surprising that the five-colored dragons possess some devilish methods.
Thor quickly put this doubt out of his mind, even sealing away the knowledge that surfaced in his mind, and continued his deep sleep.
After the first month, his size increased from nearly 7 meters to 8 meters; after the second month, it grew to 9 meters; after the third month, it grew to 9.5 meters, and finally stopped at a length of just over 10 meters.
To provide the necessary nutrients for the body's transformation and bone growth, Thor's muscle growth rate was slowed down.
Its once robust body had become completely emaciated, and the outline of bones was revealed beneath its thick, metallic scales. If it weren't for the wrong color, one would easily mistake it for a black dragon.
In the sixth month of his slumber, Saul suddenly felt a strong hunger and abruptly opened his eyes from his sleep.
It seemed as if lava was flowing in its golden pupils, radiating outwards a tangible flame.
He seemed a little dazed after just waking up, looking at the somewhat unfamiliar surroundings, and it took him a while to fully come to his senses.
The once spacious underground cave now seemed rather cramped. The surrounding walls were covered with obsidian formed from melted and solidified rock, and the ground beneath one's feet still shone with a crimson glow.
"I actually slept for almost 6 months! Doesn't it normally take only 1 to 2 months for a hatchling to grow into a baby dragon?"
But these were all trivial matters, and Thor quickly put them out of his mind. The hunger in his stomach made him not think much about it, and he plunged into the narrow mine shaft above.
Following the previously dug passage, they soon encountered a large amount of scattered and piled-up rocks, completely blocking the entire cave.
Looking at the safety measures he had taken before falling asleep, Thor didn't have the time to dig it up again bit by bit.
Although his body was emaciated and desperately needed nourishment, the magical power within him was more abundant than ever before.
As his blood vessels and heart began to function, a large amount of magic surged into his throat, where it converged and compressed through rings of tissue in his trachea, transforming into a dazzling orange-red ray that burst forth from his open mouth.
Because the Rock Dragon's internal organs are not fully developed and it lacks control over energy, it has a more than 50% chance of failing when attempting to unleash its heat ray breath.
However, Thor's body completely filled this missing link, allowing him to wield this terrifying weapon as freely as a giraffe.
The orange-red rays struck the rocks ahead, causing the surface to turn red and melt almost instantly, piercing a large hole. The rays continued their relentless advance, unstoppable.
With Thor's continuous spewing, even a rock layer tens of meters thick could not be stopped and was completely penetrated.
The terrifying breath that once pierced through mountains by the Armored Warrior has reappeared in this unfamiliar world, separated by a great distance.