A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 187: Chapter 178: Red Dragon’s Wisdom, War Begins

White Dragon Trish returned to Dragon Valley after Samantha.

She didn’t encounter any unexpected changes, but when attacking the Bloodhoof Clan’s outpost, she noticed some differences from before.

”The Bloodhoof Clan’s defense of the Obsidian Ore has weakened.”

The White Dragon folded its wings, landed on the ground, and reported to Galos, who was by the lake: ”This time they not only didn’t reinforce but withdrew the leaders and elite, leaving only some guards who are not very useful.”

The action of honing the tail paused slightly.

Galos stopped, extending the scalding dragon tail into the lake water.

Hiss, hiss, hiss — with the sound of quenching, steam rose, dense bubbles emerging from the water.

The Red Iron Dragon crouched, hind legs bending slightly, tail swaying gently in the water, revealing a thoughtful look.

Among the several outposts of the Bloodhoof Clan, especially Obsidian Ore and Heavy Armor Rhino Ranch, there are strong leaders present, like Shamans, Mages, High-level Warriors.

The attacks of the White Dragon and the Red Dragon caused much chaos for these two outposts, killing many guards.

But those formidable leaders suffered few casualties.

A few days ago, attacked outposts would have other guards reinforced to defend against dragon attacks, with the cooperation of leaders, but now, according to the White Dragon, the situation is different.

Guards no longer reinforce.

Leaders have been withdrawn.

”The Bloodhoof Clan is going to abandon the outposts.”

”They are scared and want to retreat.”

The Red Dragon raised its head, excitedly asking, ”Can we take over their outposts now? These are wealth and resources.”

Galos glanced at her.

After encountering Mixed-blood Dragon Deborah by chance and solving puzzles with wisdom, Samantha’s intelligence decreased again.

Solrog and Samantha, this brother-sister pair, each has their traits.

The Iron Dragon is usually very smart, but when the situation is favorable, there’s a risk of becoming irrational influenced by nature, the Red Dragon mostly appears foolish, but in troublesome situations, she instead uses her brain to think, showing quick wit.

”Samantha, if it were you, would you leave things behind when deciding to retreat?”

Galos asked.

”I would burn everything down with fire, destroying it instead of leaving it to the enemy.”

Samantha bared her fangs, answered instinctively, then paused slightly, showing a realized expression.

”The Bloodhoof Clan isn’t preparing to retreat.”

Galos said, ”They are gathering the dispersed forces from different outposts, clenching them into a fist for a heavy strike.”

The voice paused, the Red Iron Dragon’s gaze turned cold, speaking in a low voice, ”The decisive battle is near, and the Bloodhoof Clan can no longer endure.”

The Minotaurs chose to appear weak.

But what they expected, the dragon race losing rationality, arrogantly attacking did not occur, instead, it was steady and strategic, forcing them to rush among various outposts.

These days, the attacks from the dragon race have genuinely weakened them.

The White Dragon proposed, ”Since this is the case, we should stop attacking outposts and gather the followers to Dragon Valley for a direct confrontation with the Bloodhoof Clan.”

Galos shook his head, then looked at Red Dragon Samantha.

He smiled, saying, ”Samantha’s idea is very good, we should continue to attack and occupy Bloodhoof Clan’s outposts.”

The Red Dragon raised its head, with a bone still hanging in its mouth, tilted its head.

”I am indeed an unprecedented Red Dragon wise one.”

Receiving Galos’s acknowledgment, Red Dragon Samantha felt very excited, her scalp itching, as if she was about to grow brains again.

”Why? This contradicts your previous thought.”

White Dragon Trish asked puzzled.

The Red Iron Dragon pulled its tail out of the lake, shaking off the water droplets.

”Over the years, through my contact with various creatures, I realized a profound truth—”

He said, laughing, ”—Intelligent creatures are often trapped by their own cognition.”

Dragons are inherently arrogant and confident.

Humans, and other creatures, are no different?

Just the manner of expression is different.

They stubbornly think dragons are arrogant and savage, among them conflating dragons with ordinary monsters are not few.

Stereotypes, inherent cognition, color prejudice.

They are everywhere.

”The Bloodhoof Clan’s reaction can prove, they think we are arrogant, they believe we are foolish.”

”In that case, let’s fulfill their wishes.”

Galos said, ”They use weakness to confuse; we can use arrogance and foolishness as disguise, to confuse them.”

Possessing the dual bloodlines of a Red Dragon and Iron Dragon, Galos is extremely adept at combat and inherently sensitive to strategy, but he himself focuses more on improving strength, similar to Red Dragon, usually doesn’t like thinking too much.

But when Galos concentrates and seriously thinks.

His thoughts are often more comprehensive than Iron Dragon Solrog.

Using reason to control power.

—This is Galos’s realization when fighting with Snake Dragon and also his requirement for himself.

Even as he becomes stronger step by step and his dragon nature desires grow, he will never lose calm and reason.

After the Red Iron Dragon finished speaking, Samantha nodded earnestly.

”Yes, I think the same, Galos you spoke my mind.”

She said seriously, agreeing.

Galos was speechless, then started honing dragon wings.

His wing-bone edges are inherently hard and sharp, useful for slashing, but it’s not enough, Galos mainly honed the wing tips, wanting the dragon wings not only for cutting but also for spear-like piercing.

This pair of wings, Galos wants to make them his strongest weapon.

The next day, Red Dragon and White Dragon launched attacks on the Bloodhoof Clan’s two largest outposts, and not only attacks, they killed all remaining guards, stationed there and formally occupied them.

This news quickly reached the Bloodhoof Clan’s headquarters.

In the council hall, the atmosphere suppressed for many days loosened considerably, the Minotaurs’ breathing became easier.

”Their caution exceeded expectation, but ultimately they couldn’t hold back, thinking we’ve retreated.”

”Want our outposts? Then let’s give them to them.”

”Soon we will recapture everything lost! Plus interest, along with dragon’s flesh and soul.”

In the hall, the Minotaurs looked excited, and each one fully armed, ready for battle.

They confirmed the strongest Red Iron Dragon is in Dragon Valley, preparing to launch a full-scale attack on Dragon Valley while White and Red Dragons are dispersed, first to kill the strongest Red Iron Dragon, then turn to deal with White and Red Dragons.

Obsidian Ore and Heavy Armor Rhino Ranch are not close to Dragon Valley.

Not counting those followers, even with dragon speed in flight, it would take time for them to receive the aid message and rush for support.

During this time, the Bloodhoof Clan would besiege Dragon Valley.

At this moment, the old Minotaur with rare white mane looked at Bal, saying lowly, ”The sacrifice ritual is ready, now only waiting for the offering to be in place.”

In the Minotaur ethnicity, naturally white-maned are considered a symbol of wisdom.

The reality is also so; white-maned Minotaurs often serve as Shamans or Mages, this speaking elder minotaur is the Bloodhoof Clan’s highest-ranking Shaman, whose prestige is just below Bal.

Under the watchful eyes of many Minotaurs.

Bal stood up, his deep and thick voice bursting like thunder, ”All leaders of the Bloodhoof Clan, join me in the expedition!”

”We will as always, crush all obstacles! Let the enemy’s blood soak the hoof prints, pave the road to glory with their bones!”

Responding to him was deafening roars, Minotaurs pounding their chests, their battle cries like waves sweeping over the territory.

Leaving some guards at the station.

Under the lead of Chieftain Bal, numerous leaders of the Bloodhoof Clan, assembled battle units from the tribe, like Heavy Armor Rhino Knights, Mammoth Knights, and elites, marched mightily towards Dragon Valley.

With Shaman and Mage’s concealment and amplification methods.

They moved quickly, and without causing much disturbance, gradually approaching Dragon Valley.