I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 748, Sections 2.7 and 33: La Somésmia: The Crown

Golden dragon scales shimmered under the sun. The giant dragon stood atop the ruined palace, its head held high, looking down at the purple-haired warrior who seemed as insignificant as an ant. It exuded majesty and unparalleled arrogance.

Countless flames appeared around it, surging and churning with its roar, causing the surrounding space to distort due to the powerful force. In an instant, a fierce wind swept in, and thousands upon thousands of flames rushed towards the hero, the pressure seemingly wanting to crush him.

Shui Qi abruptly stopped, glanced at the destructive flames, and then looked back at the purple-haired warrior who had raised his sword to meet the attack.

His face turned extremely ugly, and he muttered, "This is insane." Even now, he wouldn't dare to easily counter this move.

The purple-haired warrior stared at the thousands of flames rushing towards him. His feet, which should have been moving nimbly to dodge, seemed rooted to the spot. He was stiff and unable to move an inch, overwhelmed by the immense pressure.

Those things were getting closer and closer, but his muscles remained stiff and he was unable to move.

Suddenly, he thought of something, took a deep breath, and finally felt his muscles relax, but at this moment there was no way to avoid it.

In the blinding flames, he seemed to see someone whispering, "Noyce, can we really defeat such a monster?"

"Maybe I can win, maybe I can't, but I..." don't want to stop.

Noyce pulled a gleaming gold coin from her pocket and flicked it lightly into the air with her thumb. Her dark purple eyes gazed at the coin, which shone even brighter in the sunlight, and her thin lips parted slightly, "Goodbye."

The sword of the hero flashed with a sharp light, and the tip of the sword pressed hard against the gold coin.

At that moment, everyone heard a crisp 'click' sound.

The gold coin shattered before my eyes, turning into a dazzling golden light as bright as the sun, but in an instant it exploded, unleashing a terrifying power that swept and devoured the surging flames.

Shui Qi covered his wildly flying hair in the gale, his narrow blue eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at the huge mushroom cloud in front of him. Then, he turned his gaze back to the dragon.

The tiny figure moved with agility, dodging the dragon's close-range attacks with unparalleled speed, and quickly arrived in front of the dragon, wielding the hero's sword to slash at its massive head.

That moment felt like an eternity, long enough for the enormous mushroom cloud to gradually dissipate, long enough for the dragon's head to fall off, yet it passed as quickly as the blink of an eye.

"Did we win...?" The girl walked to Shui Qi's side and murmured incredulously.

That great, invincible, and powerful king, the former ruler of the Lasomethmina dynasty, the dragon god before the fall of the gods.

Really dead?
The dragon's body went limp and collapsed to the ground, emitting a roar that seemed to mourn it.

"It seems I didn't help at all; I was just watching the show," Shui Qi said calmly, arms crossed.

Noyce was covered in wounds, and he was so exhausted that he had to kneel on the ground with the help of his sword.

He covered his mouth with his hand as he coughed incessantly, but bright red blood rushed out from between his fingers and dripped down, mixing with the blood from his wounds.

"Are you alright?" Shui Qi walked up to Noyce and extended a hand to him.

"Not good, his internal organs are shattered." Noyce shook his head. He avoided Shui Qi's hand, and stood up shakily, supporting himself with the Hero's Sword. He managed to stand up straight but staggered a few more times, and involuntarily took a few steps forward before regaining his balance.

"Huh?" No, it seems someone casually said something extremely serious and terrifying.

Shui Qi frowned. "Just now..."

"I shattered the Crown Prince's artifact. That attack was unavoidable; I didn't have that much power, so I had to rely on external forces. The moment the Crown Prince's artifact shatters, it reveals its terrifying power. You can use it to enhance the Crown Prince's artifact's abilities, or you can simply utilize the power it releases, like I did. But... if your physique isn't strong enough, it's best not to try it lightly. Shattering the Crown Prince's artifact usually requires close proximity, which means you'll inevitably be swallowed up by that power."

"Ahem, to be honest, I've hardly ever used the Crown Prince's props. This rare use turned out to be the last."

“That’s really bad luck,” Shui Qi said, frowning. “Is a crown prince without the crown prince props still a crown prince?” Noyce asked doubtfully.

"Stop talking and get some rest. How can you be so carefree with your internal organs shattered?" Shui Qi said with a frown and a look of disgust.

Noyce chuckled and said, "Perhaps it's because my death is near."

Shui Qi: "..." What the heck?

Noyce smiled but did not explain his statement.

Suddenly he sensed something, his expression changed drastically, and he subconsciously pushed Shui Qi away, but he was sent flying by the sudden attack.

The ground where they were standing had completely shattered.

"Noyce!" Shui Qi looked down at her shoulder, then called out to Noyce.

Is this what it feels like to be rescued?

Is this what it feels like to be rescued?

He felt guilty because he had been rescued, and the person who saved him was injured in the process...

Shui Qi had a somber expression, his hands clenched into fists.

Dao Lin, watching from a distance, glanced at the scene with a slight glint in his eyes, as if he had anticipated such a scenario.

"Can you even concentrate on talking to me?" Gnaw said, displeased.

"Experiencing the kindness of others and the beauty of this world firsthand will ultimately change a person's perspective," Dao Lin said cryptically.

“A mirror can reflect a person’s hidden true nature; no thought can be hidden in front of it,” Gnawwe scoffed.

The dragon in the distance, which had fallen, stirred. It stood up again, its headless neck churning with flesh and blood, before three heads emerged.

The dragon's roar resounded through the sky, and enormous energy spread out, causing even the air to tremble.

The scorching wind swept through the city, turning it into ruins in an instant.

Dark clouds gradually gathered in the sky, and then the previously scorching temperature suddenly cooled down.

A muffled rumble of thunder came from the clouds, accompanied by a flurry of white snow falling from the sky.

"Fire, lightning, ice, a three-headed dragon of the three elements, is this the second stage, or its original form?" Shui Qi frowned, his face extremely grim.

From the ruins in the distance, the purple-haired hero slowly crawled out, wiping away the crimson blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

His dark purple eyes were fixed on the huge three-headed dragon in the distance, and his hands gripped the sword blade tightly without any reaction even as blood kept flowing out.

Suddenly, he burst into laughter, a laugh that seemed both desperate and relieved...

Crystalline tears fell from her eyes, tracing down her dirty cheeks before finally settling into the dust.

He raised the hero's sword and placed it in front of his chest, assuming a fighting stance.

"Come, Isaac, I will stay with you until your last moment."