Monster Hunter: This Fire Dragon has characteristics

Chapter 540 Leaving? Considerations

In the end, Xia Guagua left the top of the ancient tree with a disgruntled croak and went to the middle level to forage for food.

Luo Yun did not give Him a specific answer, neither refusing nor agreeing. His ambiguous statement made Xia Guagua very unhappy, but unfortunately, He was no match for Luo Yun at the moment. In the end, He could only choose to suffer in humiliation rather than be angry!
As Xia Guagua left, Luo Yun fell into deep thought.

Since returning after defeating the Earth Crying Dragon, with his affinity with nature reaching 99%, Luo Yun clearly sensed that the subtle suppression of Taijing energy, a foreign energy, by nature had been almost completely released.

This means that the energy he unconsciously radiates can be more readily absorbed by the surrounding organisms.

Specifically, this manifests in the fact that the ancient tree is transforming into a crystal tree at a faster pace, and the entire tree is becoming increasingly magical.

This is not a good thing!
Taijing energy is too domineering. Although high-purity Taijing energy has undergone localization, it has produced a wonderful reaction with life energy.

But it can also isolate life energy.

Ancient trees, as the 'ancestors' of ancient tree forests, have roots that almost run through the entire ancient tree forest and play an important role in stabilizing the earth's vein nodes and regulating the forest ecology.

If it were to be completely assimilated by itself, it would be a disaster for the entire forest.

Luo Yun guessed that the reason he wasn't 'expelled' from nature like Xia Guagua was because, besides his affinity with nature being almost comparable to that of the former Earth Dragon, he also had no intention of destroying nature. In fact, his existence was still more beneficial than harmful to the Ancient Tree Forest.

However, this situation will eventually reach the threshold that nature can accept. Taijing energy does not have outstanding ecological benefits; on the contrary, it has a strong exclusivity, just like the divine domain of the Black Dragon.

This is beyond Luo Yun's control. He has already reached the minimum standard for 'creating an ecosystem', and leaving the Ancient Tree, such a key location in this new continent, will be inevitable.

He had long been mentally prepared for this.

His original plan was to relocate to the vicinity of the Dragon Crystal Land. The volcanic lava areas of the New World were rich in life energy and had few creatures, allowing him to freely use his power to create his own unique crystal environment.

But now Xia Guagua's suggestion seems to have given him another option.

The Guiding Lands, this newly formed continent, is still in its nascent stage and is extremely inclusive, capable of accommodating almost all kinds of ancient dragons. Moreover, the ley line energy is concentrated there, and it is close to the new continent, making it a very good place to settle down.

but!
The Guiding Lands are just as dangerous as the New World; they are home not only to ancient dragons, but also to forbidden lands!

Choosing that location might grant you a position as a 'world's first-time investor,' but the corresponding risks are also considerable.

To many dangerous ancient dragons, the newly formed continent was no less than a piece of juicy roasted meat, and one whose 'guardians' were still immature and whose defenses had many loopholes.

Starting a business involves risks; invest with caution.

Should they stay in the New World to retire peacefully, or go to the Guiding Lands to accompany the nascent natural consciousness there and create a legacy that lasts for tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years?

This is a question worth considering seriously!

Moreover, can ancient trees really be put down now?
Little Loren does indeed possess abilities similar to those of Sunlight, but he is still two years away from adulthood, and his overall strength is barely on par with ordinary ancient dragons, the kind that sits at the same table as a Qilin.

His sunlight, even if it radiates throughout the entire forest, would be too much for the forest to handle.

The rapid development of the ancient tree-dwelling civilization was inseparable from the joint efforts of all living beings, and also from Luo Yun's presence.

With the life energy so vibrant in the New World, no ancient dragon dared to covet the Ancient Tree. But what if he left, and took Aki with him?
Little Loren probably can't control the Rathalos couple, who have long planned to settle down in the Elder's Recess.

However, firstly, Luo Yun is still around, and without Luo Yun's permission, the fire dragons, no longer wild, will naturally not leave.

Secondly, the Herafire Dragon was pregnant and would be giving birth soon. The Ancient Tree was far safer than the Dragon's Recess, so the idea of ​​giving birth was no longer a possibility.

In addition, Luo Yun was also troubled by issues such as the relationship with the investigation team, the future development of Blazing Fire Village, and the integration of hunters into the Ancient Tree.

Beside him, the muscular, middle-aged Tonkotsu watched his fire dragon boss's conflicted expression and pondered the conversation between Luo Yun and Xia Guagua earlier, immediately realizing something.

Clenching his fist and thinking it over again, he took a deep breath and mustered the courage to ask Luo Yun.

"Boss, are you planning to leave the Ancient Tree and go to that unknown place, meow?"

Luo Yun looked down at Tonkotsu, who had been by his side since he was young for over thirty years and even had a grandson. He didn't hide anything and directly told him his thoughts.

"Is that so?" Tonkotsu asked, somewhat incredulous, yet also relieved with a sense of understanding.

Without any hesitation, he knelt on one knee in front of Luo Yun, bowed his head, and said with a hint of pleading in his voice, "If you decide to leave, please take me and Dettel from the guard team with you, meow! Only when you are here, boss, do we have any reason to exist, meow!"

Luo Yun was not surprised at all by Tonkotsu's request, but he was unable to give him the answer he wanted.

The symbiotic relationship first affects cats, but it also has the least impact on them.

Even the fire dragons evolved flame wings and gained a deeper understanding of the Crystal Butterfly, enabling them to use moves with the Crystal attribute.

However, to this day, the cats cannot even do anything related to the energy of the crystal, except for enchanting flames through their sweat glands, not to mention the problem of food.

The Deuters at present have not yet evolved to the point where they can follow him.

Luo Yun's silence was the last thing Tonkotsu wanted to see. Its body trembled slightly, but it still kept its head down, stubbornly waiting for Luo Yun's reply.

"roar~"

"Let's talk about the future later. I won't be leaving anytime soon."

After finishing speaking, Luo Yun lost all interest in sunbathing and turned back to his lair.

Only after Luo Yun's figure disappeared did Tonkotsu slowly raise his head, his large eyes filled with confusion.

"Is it really not working, meow?"

This confusion lasted for a long time, then, as if he had thought of something, his eyes became firm again.

He took a deep look at the deep lair, then turned and strode quickly toward Blazing Fire Village.

"There must be a way! The shrine, the research institute, and those scholars—they'll definitely come up with something!"

(End of this chapter)