A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 655: Chapter 403: Challenge Invitation (3)

This avatar also possesses the nobility and beauty of the Phoenix.

With a flap of its wings, it transformed into a radiant streak, leaving a trail in the sky as it raced toward the direction of the human army’s encampment.

On the other side.

At the edge of the Fungus King’s Territory, the temporary encampment of the human army.

Under the officers’ command, soldiers methodically cleared the last battlefield, burning the stubborn remnants of the fungal mats and collecting fungal specimens that might have research value.

On a piece of land that had been specially cleared, the most conspicuous command tent stood erect.

Inside the command tent, the Legendary Sword Saint Kairos stood with his hands behind his back, listening to a bowing officer’s report.

”Sir, the perimeter patrol reported that a giant bird with a peculiar shape, its entire body ablaze, appeared at the edge of our army’s alert zone. It specifically requested to see you.”

”A flame bird?”

Kairos slightly raised his eyebrows, showing a hint of interest on his face: ”Let it come over.”

”Yes!”

The officer bowed, accepted the command, and quickly withdrew to make arrangements.

The Legendary Sword Saint no longer lingered in the tent and walked calmly beneath the sky.

Soon, at the horizon’s edge, the Blazing Firebird cut through the sky, instantly capturing the gaze of all the soldiers on the ground.

It carried an inherent grace and composure, and under countless cautious or curious gazes, it slowly descended and finally halted steadily in mid-air, not far from the front of the command tent.

The luminescence gradually faded, revealing the creature within.

It was a creature so magnificent it took one’s breath away.

Graceful and slender in form, its feathers displayed a corona-like gradient of gold and red. Its long tail feathers and other feathers were composed of fiery flames, exuding an indescribable beauty.

”Phoenix...”

Surprise flickered in Kairos’s eyes.

This creature is rarer than the Dragon Race.

During the civil war, the wilderness underwent significant changes, and the Exotic Territory Strategy Department mainly had intelligence targeting the Regional Kings but lacked detailed information on the creatures under their command, only a general idea.

Kairos hadn’t expected to encounter a Phoenix here.

”I am Angela, the messenger of the King of Molten Iron, Galos Ignas, the most beautiful creature, the Phoenix.”

The Phoenix elegantly lifted her beautiful head, her clear and melodious voice, imbued with a natural nobility and pride, resonated clearly throughout the camp.

Messenger of the King of Molten Iron?

A Phoenix, serving under the command of a Dragon... Kairos’s eyes flickered as numerous thoughts raced through his mind.

To recruit a Phoenix, it means that the King of Molten Iron, who occupies the central and northwest regions, is not simply an ordinary Evil Dragon.

This made him slightly elevate his assessment of the opponent he was about to face.

However, it was only slightly.

As long as the opponent is not truly Legendary, then in his eyes, there is no fundamental difference from other so-called Regional Kings.

The chasm between Legendary and non-Legendary cannot be bridged by relying on some special subordinates.

”By order of my king, I am here to convey a challenge.”

Angela’s avatar continued, speaking in a calm and composed tone: ”My king, Galos Ignas, invites you to a battle!”

”The location is at the junction of the central and southern regions, in the vast expanse known as the ’Silent Plain.’”

”There, the open terrain is ideal for Dragons to spread their wings, and does not obstruct the Sword Saint from displaying unparalleled edge. Do you dare to accept the invitation?”

Opposite.

As Kairos listened to the Phoenix messenger convey the challenge, the surprise on his face gradually turned into an expression of intrigued interest.

His original plan was to lead the army to the King of Molten Iron’s territory and eradicate it after clearing the Fungus King, only to find that the opponent was not only not entrenched in defense but had proactively sent someone of remarkable identity to formally issue a challenge.

”Rather bold.”

”But also aligns with my impression of those Dragons: proud, arrogant, and foolhardy.”

Kairos chuckled, muttering softly to himself.

The opponent chose the Silent Plain, such an unshielded and open ground, as the battlefield, clearly considering the potential massive scale of destruction once the battle begins, and stating clearly that there are no traps set.

The King of Molten Iron’s straightforward attitude made Kairos look at the opponent in a slightly better light.

”Return and tell your master,”

Kairos raised his head and said, ”I, Kairos, accept his challenge.”

”In seven days, at noon, at the Silent Plain, tell him to be prepared to face the edge of my sword.”

”This will be his last battle as ’king.’

He did not consult any adjutants or strategists around him.

The will of a Legendary figure itself is decision-making.

Angela’s avatar slightly nodded: ”I will convey your response truthfully to my king.”

After speaking, this magnificent avatar, formed of light and fire, turned into vibrant sparks that gradually dissipated into the air, as if it had never appeared.

Kairos gazed into the place where the Phoenix vanished, his eyes deep.

The King of Molten Iron... the Phoenix messenger... His interest in the upcoming battle grew more intense than when facing the Fungus King.

The Giant Dragon occupying the northwest and central regions seemed far more interesting than he had anticipated.