Lu Mingfei, why are you slaying dragons if you're not involved!

Chapter 220 Lu Mingfei VS Jormungandr
Something unusual must be going on; there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Lu Mingfei still remembers the first time he used [Phenotype Simulation] to simulate the speed of mudskippers. After using it, his legs felt like they didn't belong to him for a short time, and it took a while to recover.

But what he's simulating now is the first generation! Even if he's only simulating a part of the phenotype, it's still a dragon and the first generation... It's only natural that he should be drained dry in a short time, so how could he feel nothing?

Lu Mingfei quickly came up with a possible reason.

He remembered that when he first obtained the term "phenotypic simulation," there was a line of precautions below the description of its effects, which reminded users of the serious side effects to be aware of when using this term.

Many previous entries had this issue, so he didn't pay much attention to it at the time. He just glanced at them briefly, and after noticing that they "consume a lot of physical strength and energy," he quickly moved on, immersing himself in the joy of obtaining a new entry.

But now...

Lu Mingfei simply brought up the schedule panel and started to check it.

The rest of the people present dared not make any rash moves; they were all assessing the situation and preparing to make a choice.

This wasn't a mahjong table, because none of them were qualified to play. It was more like a game of chess, where only the girl and Lu Mingfei had the right to make moves; the only thing the others could do was choose.

Choose to run away or take sides.

Given their mixed-race heritage, they should probably side with Lu Mingfei, since the girl's identity as a first-generation race is practically an open secret. But now, a stark question looms before them—what could possibly be qualified to challenge a first-generation race?

"what……"

[Warning: This action will be based on phenotypic differences and will consume physical strength and energy to varying degrees. Please use it with extreme caution.]

While they were considering, Lu Mingfei had already scanned the entire warning message.

Aside from the physical and mental effort required, the most important aspect of this information is clearly the mechanism of "phenotypic differences".

Simply put, the smaller the difference between the two, the less physical and mental effort is required during the simulation!
"Right now, I'm simulating the first generation of the species, but I can barely feel any energy expenditure. So does that mean the difference between me and the first generation isn't that big? That's how it should be understood, right? Yes, yes... No, no, no!"

Lu Mingfei shook his head violently, almost hallucinating. What did this mean? After a thorough rational analysis, he concluded that he wasn't human? Unacceptable!

His conviction that he was "human" had been solidified just before entering the underground passage began to falter again at this moment.

"Calm down, there must be other possibilities, right? Maybe there's a problem with the schedule's judgment, it's bugged! Although there's never been a similar situation before, anything is possible!"

Or something else? For example, as a 'destined hybrid,' I was originally capable of reaching a level similar to, or even stronger than, the original hybrids. Otherwise, how could there have been so many successful dragon slayings in history?

Lu Mingfei kept finding reasons, and a faint golden light bloomed deep in his pupils, as if an exposed wire that had been rusted for countless years was about to be electrified. Some current had already come through, and the thick, mottled rust was being heated and falling off, with faint sparks hissing.

Sometimes, finding reasons is actually a way of refusing, refusing the guess that one has already vaguely confirmed in one's heart... But it's meaningless. One cannot convince oneself. In the face of irrefutable facts, everything will eventually be revealed in the most genuine way.

Unless another irrefutable fact emerges!

"No, you are not Him... and you could never be Him."

The girl finally made her choice after much hesitation. She firmly believed that Lu Mingfei could not possibly appear now, and that being could not descend to earth so easily.

This can only be a misunderstanding!
"……you're right."

Lu Mingfei snapped out of his chaotic thoughts. He seemed to have just entered an extremely dangerous state, where the shackles that were both restrictions and protections were about to fall off, and something bad was about to happen.

But the girl's words brought him to his senses.

What could be more credible than the words of a noble First Generation? Their dignity and status dictate that they would never lie! Lu Mingfei had never so eagerly anticipated that the person before him was a First Generation, even if she was weak in ways that contradicted those great legends.

"But you are qualified to fight me. I will not underestimate you this time. I will go all out."

The girl spoke solemnly.

She didn't know what Lu Mingfei really was. That kind of imposing presence couldn't be faked; no amount of "borrowing someone else's power" could create such a situation. But if Lu Mingfei was truly that kind of person, there would be no need to confirm it; she would definitely recognize him.

Regardless, Lu Mingfei deserves her respect as a first-generation species.

Since that's the case, let's have a fight and let the complex problem return to its simple and primitive state!

"There is no option that I would agree with more than this."

Lu Mingfei spoke softly, gripping the Overlord Spear tightly.

What could be better than a thrilling battle to clear away a troubled mind? Between life and death, one has neither the need nor the time to think too much!

Since obtaining the schedule, he has been studying, working hard, and getting stronger, but he has never risked his life for a single battle from beginning to end. There was no right time, no suitable occasion, and no worthy opponent.

But now——

Favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships!

"To have a noble first-generation species as my first real opponent? Sounds good! This is the kind of beginning I should have on my legendary path to becoming the 'strongest and most awesome man in the world'!" Lu Mingfei's fighting spirit soared like never before. As the saying goes, if you have a sharp weapon, you will naturally have a killing intent. And the "sharp weapon" on his body had been accumulated and honed for too long.

Now, it's time to release them!

The living spirit within the gun sensed his intentions, trembling and buzzing, as if it were extremely honored to fight for the supreme ruler, and full of fighting spirit.

"Jormungandr."

Before the war began, Jormungandr announced his name as an enemy worthy of a formal battle.

"The serpent that encircles Midgard in Norse mythology?"

Lu Mingfei nodded. "Lu Mingfei."

They fell silent. Exchanging names before the battle was the simplest and oldest ritual. What followed... was only slaughter!

The oppressive auras, each carrying a transparent membrane, began to collide violently, sparks blooming at the point of impact. The air solidified as if it were tangible. Whether it was Mr. KFC with his bronze throne, Percy releasing the Word of Power: Dustless Land, or even Mai Shude hiding behind Lu Mingfei, they all tacitly and silently began to retreat.

This is a battle between kings. Even the aftershocks of such a battle are enough to crush them, because they cannot withstand even the clash of auras before the ultimate attack!

The twenty-eight riders who should have wreaked havoc under the influence of the liquid that caused Parsi's fall all prostrated themselves on the ground and retreated to the side. Their brains had not been able to repair themselves in such a short time, but the pressure from the depths of their blood was enough to completely control all their actions. The war between the great kings did not need them to add any flaws.

The vast cavern was cleared out in an instant. From an overhead perspective, Lu Mingfei and Xia Mi, who were of normal human size, would have seemed tiny. Yet their power filled every corner and crevice of this enormous space. The earth stopped trembling, the air froze completely, and not a sound could be heard. It was as if a movie was about to reach its climax, and all the things in the audience held their breath, even their heartbeats stopped.

All sounds are silent.

Finally, Jormungandr moved first.

Her body remained as upright and slender as a crane, but as her golden eyes, like two small suns, lit up, iron-blue scales emerged from her skin. These sharp scales slowly unfurled with her breath, completely tearing apart her close-fitting black combat suit. Black claws replaced her hands and feet, and ferocious bone spurs protruded, jagged bony protrusions appearing on her forehead and jaw. Her knees bent backward, and her calves transformed into powerful hind limbs, with muscles undulating like steel! At this moment, she was like a demon from hell, yet also possessed an extremely unique beauty, like an angel from heaven.

Her figure disappeared.

That wasn't a flash; it was so fast it completely disappeared from sight! Only at this moment did she reveal the true power befitting a dragon king—Jormungandr, the dragon king!

But Lu Mingfei also disappeared.

Entry: [Explosive Sprint]

Using [Phenotype Simulation] will not affect the use of other entries, and it is also very simple for Lu Mingfei to use [Phenotype Simulation] to simulate the phenotype of the first generation of species.

He simulated the "body" of the first species.

The body is the most direct and comprehensive manifestation of phenotype, and it encompasses everything!
The blood boiled like never before, as if cheering and leaping for joy. For the first time, it was activated in this hybrid body that already possessed the most superior human bloodline.

Then the golden eyes suddenly lit up!
Those were golden eyes that were in no way inferior to Jormungandr's, shining like the sun and endless! As a human, the pupils should only shrink to a full circle, but in that instant, his pupils narrowed to slits, like a cat's eyes encountering strong light. The light shooting out from those slits was so powerful that it seemed to have a physical presence, sharp as a knife!

An endless surge of physical strength welled up within him, and his spirit expanded in the same way. The exact same changes that had occurred to Jormungandr were happening to Lu Mingfei: sharp scales, ferocious bone spikes, claws, and muscles forged from steel...

Lu Mingfei saw everything.

He saw all the elements! He finally understood why dragons were called the perfect race. Besides their bodies, which were stronger than steel and their incredible regenerative abilities, they could even see and manipulate all the elements! No wonder they could use Word of Power. The essence of Word of Power is the manipulation of elements, and they already possessed this ability in their bloodline.

But not enough.

How can this be called a full-force battle? With inexhaustible physical and mental strength, the "glass cannon" limitation that has existed since the beginning has finally been lifted. If this were a game, Lu Mingfei would be like someone who has activated a cheat mode. Now, his health bar, mana bar, stamina bar, and mental strength bar have all been expanded by hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of times, almost infinitely!
Therefore, the action came naturally.

After [Explosive Sprint], activate [Spatial Configuration]; activate [Force Analysis]; activate [Electromagnetic Induction]; activate [Vitality Micro-Management], [Precise Hit], [Ming Jin - Level 1], [An Jin - Level 1]... No matter what the modifier is, no matter what its function is, activate them all, use them all!
To describe Lu Mingfei's current situation perfectly, we must use a line from Li Yunlong in the TV series "Bright Sword": "I've never fought such a rich battle in my entire life!"

On that already perfect body, seemingly endless power and speed piled up again, not as an addition, but as a product! Lu Mingfei's scales opened and closed as he took a deep breath, taking in a huge amount of oxygen. The Overlord Spear no longer shrank, but stretched out wantonly, and the metal transformed in an almost liquid form until it turned into the original three-meter-long giant weapon.

What is beyond human control becomes the perfect weapon in the hands of this ferocious creature.

The two collided! A violent shockwave swept across the surroundings, and a deafening roar shattered the rock walls and ground. Debris fell like raindrops, only to be pulverized by the invisible domain. The massive metal ground cracked, and metal fragments flew through the air. Jormungandr was sent flying uncontrollably, immediately finding herself at a disadvantage. Her claws, harder than metal, were pierced. The difference in strength between them wasn't that great, but she was unarmed, while Lu Mingfei wielded the Overlord Spear, an alchemical weapon of Dragon King level, naturally capable of killing even a Dragon King!
But Jormungandr did not give up. Ancient words were chanted from her mouth, and a brand new Word of Power was being activated. The domain was filled with powerful ionization and magnetization effects. Under this effect, the metals began to melt rapidly. The molten metal droplets floated and rotated around Jormungandr. The bright and hot droplets collided and burned continuously. The impurities that were "living" were destroyed. The metals were being "killed". Only regenerated metals that died and came back to life were qualified to be the Dragon King's weapon!
The remaining droplets grew brighter and brighter, and began to gather together to form a weapon. The weapon looked bizarre, as huge as a tyrant's spear, like the scythe of death that reaps life.

Lu Mingfei did not stand idly by and watch all of this happen. He recited the same ancient language, which was not inherited from his bloodline, but was the "True Meaning of Fire" that he had come to understand from scratch! After transforming into a dragon, he finally gained a deeper understanding of this true meaning, peeling away the essence of the true meaning from the surface melody.

Entry: 【Words become law】.

"stop."

He said it in a calm tone, as if a king were giving an order.

The weapon that was about to take shape was destroyed in the blink of an eye; the fire elements abandoned Jormungandr and obeyed the commands of the stronger.

Without fire, weapons cannot be forged. Before the Lord of Fire, nothing can resist this control, not even Jormungandr, a first-generation being!

(End of this chapter)