Monster Hunter: This Fire Dragon has characteristics

Chapter 516 The Frustrated Vaal Hazak in the Fog
The ancient trees are in the dark, damp lower layer north of the forest.

A large number of miasma spores are multiplying within it, and layers of foul-smelling miasma are drifting in the air. The corpses of monsters that died for various reasons have become a breeding ground for these miasma spores before they can be devoured by the abominations.

As the ferns swayed, the Voidwalker, shrouded in white spores, emerged from a side path, experiencing the Ancient Forest's scenery, so different from the perpetually sunless Rotten Vale. His mood, which had been incredibly irritated by the noise these past few days, was greatly soothed.

Its double jaws opened, and it exhaled a large amount of miasma from its parotid glands to increase the concentration of miasma in the air. After reducing the feeling of suffocation to a level that satisfied it, it began to wander aimlessly toward the middle layer of the forest.

This time, He did not come with a mission.

Just as Luo Yun thought, the new continent is now full of energy, and all kinds of creatures are thriving, so there is no need for Him to assist in the ecological cycle.

However, as one of the oldest Vaal Hazak, its dwelling place is closest to the source of the Ley Lines, which means that the noise created by the Earthshaker had the greatest impact on it, almost equivalent to someone holding a loudspeaker and constantly nagging in its ear.

Even the best-tempered, thousand-year-old dragon couldn't withstand such a noise attack.

There was no other way but to go out and relax!
The increased concentration of life energy in the New World allowed these miasma spores to break free from environmental limitations and reproduce by relying on life energy, thus creating conditions for the Fog-Blocked Vaal Hazak to move around.

What He didn't expect was that the Ancient Forest, a land that had been unclaimed since ancient times, had actually been settled by an ancient dragon just a few decades after He left, and it was an ancient dragon at the top of the world!

Feeling the warmth of the sunlight that was absent in the Rotten Vale, the Mist-shrouded Vaal Hazak, who was about to continue forward, stopped in its tracks, its mind beginning to swirl with conflict.

If it were in the Valley of Miasma, He certainly wouldn't be afraid of Luo Yun.

However, this is not His territory, and the help that the miasma spores provided to Him is really not enough for the Ancient Dragon level.

The last time I came to the forest, my rotten armor was damaged by a special individual of that fire dragon and it took decades to repair. If I accidentally encounter that unlocked-level ancient dragon this time, I'm afraid I'll really suffer heavy losses.

But turning back means having to endure the ubiquitous noise pollution.

It's a tough choice between the two!
The Fog-shrouded Vaal Hazak is truly a dilemma!
However, this dilemma did not last long, as the arriving group of fire dragons made the decision for Him.

After less than half an hour of sunshine, the scorching heat swept over the surrounding area.

The white miasma spores that were flying around were quickly dissolved by the scales scattered by a group of beautiful crystal butterflies.

The miasma, which had not received the life energy from the Vaal Hazak, also died rapidly in the high-temperature zone formed by the gathered Rathalos.

In just a few seconds, the airspace above where the Fog-Blocked Vaal Hazak was located was cleared, forcing it to release some life energy to strengthen the surrounding miasma in order to maintain its activity in such a high-temperature environment.

"Roar!!"

Aki has never seen the Mist-Covered Vaal Hazak, but she has seen the Rathalos!

It recognized this guy at a glance! After all, the experience of fighting alongside Luo Yun against him back then was truly unforgettable for him.

Although it ended in their retreat, at that time they were just special species among ordinary creatures, and it was already incredible that they could join forces to injure the Fog Veil Vaal Hazak.

And now!
Today is different from the past!
Although Rathalos is only an Elder Dragon-level creature, with Aki, who has already transformed into an Elder Dragon, and the Radiant Rathalos guard led by Loren, they can even face Nergigante head-on when they join forces, let alone Vaal Hazak, which is countered by them and has lost its environmental advantage!
The advantage is in our hands!

Before Aki could react, the Great Fire Dragon swooped down, its body engulfed in flames, while the parts covered by the Taijing energy burned with bluish-purple tribulation flames.

It intends to redeem itself and demonstrate the efforts it has made over the years!

The next second, the same speed at which the Great Fire Dragon charged down was the same speed at which it flew back.

Its movements were too obvious, and the Vaal Hazak was ready to charge up its power the moment it sensed Aki's Elder Dragon aura, just to prevent a surprise attack from this unfamiliar Elder Dragon.

As a result, Aki didn't get to see it; instead, she encountered a naive and impulsive Rathalos.

With a breath of pent-up miasma, it forcefully repelled the Rathalos's dive attack after withstanding it.

If it weren't for the fact that Rathalos's body had been greatly enhanced, and that the flames of the Calamity Flame had helped it offset some of the miasma damage, it would have been in serious trouble just from being parasitized by so much miasma, even though it was already an Elder Dragon.

The Vaal Hazak's counterattack was a signal. The impatient Loren took the lead and launched an attack under the cover of the Rathalos. A large number of Rathalos Butterflies spread throughout the valley, combining with the fire-attribute domain formed by the Rathalos to create an isolation circle that separated the miasma spores outside the valley from the inside of the valley.

Using its innate Blazing Flame, it continuously employs ranged attacks to try and break down the spores covering its opponent.

While the Blazing Flame might not be able to inflict real damage on the Vaal Hazak in a short time, it poses a significant threat to the miasma spores covering its body.

Determined to defeat Little Loren as much as possible, Aki became the biggest obstacle for the Fog-Smoke Vaal Hazak.

With no weaknesses whatsoever, Ajax's fire and poison caused great trouble for the Vaal Hazak of the Mist. Her unreasonable dragon charge made even the four-legged Vaal Hazak of the Mist unable to withstand it.

The golden scales and the crystal shell covering them complement each other, blocking the invasion of the omnipresent miasma. At the same time, the clusters of highly toxic and re-explosive fire fields make it impossible for the Fog-Blocked Vaal Hazak to find a foothold.

Finally, forced to flap its tattered wings and fly through the air, it engaged in aerial combat with the fire dragons.

At this moment, the return of Rathalos, which had been knocked away, made the situation of Vaal Hazak even more frustrating.

Relying on its powerful flight capabilities, the sky above this valley was like a fireworks display, with fireballs constantly exploding in the sky.

With Aki and Rathalos as the main force, and Loren and Crystal Butterfly as secondary forces, plus the Rathalos occasionally spitting a breath or two towards this area while clearing away the creatures controlled by the miasma, the Mist-Blocked Vaal Hazak, a perfectly capable creature, was unable to unleash even 80% of its combat power and was firmly confined within this fire zone.

(End of this chapter)