Chapter 342: The Dragon King Form That Cannot Cast Magic: Conflict

A few passive abilities are not complicated!

Tang Zheng raised his arm and looked at his palm and skin; there were no changes. "Golden Dragon Scale: Strengthening," "Claw Attack: Wing: Strengthening," and the other first five passives.

It was obvious that these passives could only be used after transforming; there were no passive boosts in human form.

"True Dragon King's Whisper."

Tang Zheng saw the vague description of this passive, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly chanted in a low voice:

"Magic Arrow!"

Swish—swish—!

Ten white arrows of light flew out, accurately striking a rock in the distance and shattering it into powder.

"Magic can still be used."

The situation Tang Zheng was worried about did not occur, and he frowned slightly: "Then what is the ability of this passive?"

He continued to look down at the information.

"Consumes 10% of HP and MP to transform? It’s actually a percentage-based consumption."

"This skill shouldn't have existed originally. Is it because I took the [Dragon Transcendence] job while in human form that this skill appeared?"

Tang Zheng was thoughtful and even a bit surprised; he realized his understanding of jobs was still somewhat shallow.

"Hm?"

As he looked at the remaining two job skills, he discovered that both were in a grayed-out state.

"Flame Breath: Degradation (Can be used after transformation)"

"Sulfur Breath: Degradation (Can be used after transformation)"

"This should mean they cannot be used."

Tang Zheng felt he might need to study "Human Form" and "Dragon King Form" properly.

Some abilities between these two forms were likely not interchangeable.

"As expected of a special job of the dragon race."

"Aside from the standard dragon combat specialization, it also has an additional stat increase from 'Dragon Transcendence Power,' and most uniquely, it has a level cap of 10."

Tang Zheng raised his palm and rubbed his cheek; he felt today was simply a lucky day.

Just this super-high stat bonus alone made it worth it!

One must know that in the game "Yggdrasil," whether it was a high-tier job or a special job, the job level was only 5.

Yet the native jobs possessed by the dragons of this other world could generally be leveled up to 10!

It was no wonder the dragon race was the strongest race in this other world!

"Golden Dragon King Transformation!" Tang Zheng whispered.

Boom!

The air roared.

The figure of the Golden Dragon King, over 20 meters tall, reappeared in the valley, its golden scales shining brilliantly under the sunlight.

A sulfurous odor overflowed from its mouth and nose; as Tang Zheng, transformed into the Golden Dragon King, breathed, sparks of fire were exhaled.

Just by standing there!

A terrifying sense of oppression constantly affected the surroundings.

This time, Tang Zheng had no initial worries; he curiously waved his dragon claws and wings, and even controlled his dragon tail to curl into a circle:

"There is no obstruction at all; it feels as proficient as controlling my own body."

The voice he emitted was different from his original human voice; it had become rough, cold, and possessed a sense of majesty and metallic texture.

He looked at the attribute panel again.

The [Dragon Transcendence] job skills had recovered and were in a usable state, yet the magic skills on the panel had all turned gray, indicating they were unusable.

"Magic Arrow!"

Tang Zheng initiated the magic and opened his mouth to chant, but nothing happened.

"So that's it; this must be the effect of the passive ability 'True Dragon King's Whisper'."

"Magic is unaffected in human form, but in Dragon King form, the power of tier magic cannot be used."

Tang Zheng tried other skills one by one and found that only magic could not be used.

Facing this situation,

Tang Zheng's pupils grew brighter: "Does this mean that in Dragon King form, I can learn Origin Magic?"

Tier magic and Origin Magic are in conflict!

Once one masters tier magic, they cannot use Origin Magic; this is also why the Dragon Kings call tier magic filth.

But at this moment.

The fact that normal magic cannot be used in Dragon King form is, from another perspective, actually good news!

"It's still uncertain; it requires further verification." Tang Zheng was somewhat excited; he felt that this situation was very likely influenced by that True Dragon King heart.

It was impossible not to be excited!

This was Origin Magic—the strongest power in the other world!

Setting aside the power of Origin Magic itself, the job structure of a True Dragon King generally includes three jobs in addition to the standard 50 levels of racial jobs!

Dragon Transcendence 10lv, Primal Chanter 10lv, World Connector 10lv!

With an 80-level standard job construction, the remaining 20 levels would be developed by different True Dragon Kings in different directions according to their own power.

For example, the Platinum Dragon King's [Soul Adorer] or the Elder Coffin Dragon King's [Soul Blasphemer].

"If I could get my hands on the [World Connector] job, that would truly be a massive gain!"

According to the situation of these True Dragon Kings, this world-class job clearly possesses a "World Protection" similar to world-class items.

A full while passed!

Only then did Tang Zheng calm his emotions; involving Origin Magic subconsciously made him think of the Elder Coffin Dragon King's "Soul-Destroying Breath."

However, he just thought about it.

"Soul-Destroying Breath" is different from other Origin Magic; it is a power that the living cannot use.

Unless one is prepared to sacrifice their own soul and perish together, similar to the world-class item "Downfall of Castle and Country," where everyone gets wiped out.

Of course.

The Elder Coffin Dragon King's act of transforming himself into an undead to exploit a bug is a different matter.

Tang Zheng currently does not know if he can obtain Origin Magic, and even if he could, he has no intention of transforming himself into an undead.

"Plans can't keep up with changes; why does it feel like I'm going to develop in the direction of two panels?"

Tang Zheng muttered, thinking about how some abilities of the human form and the dragon form were not shared.

Fortunately, the various stats were unaffected!

"Next, I need to test some skills to determine more detailed information!"

"First is—"

"Soul of the Heroic Spirit!"

Tang Zheng shouted.

Swish!

A white, sacred light emerged and split from the body of the golden dragon Tang Zheng had transformed into. In the blink of an eye, it condensed in mid-air into a dragon image identical to Tang Zheng, only white.

"Amazing!"

"As expected of the trump card move of a special job, even the dragon form can be transformed together."

Tang Zheng looked at the pure white dragon hovering in mid-air, also flapping its wings, his pupils widening slightly.

"Right, if I combine it with..."

"Physical Armament!"

The white dragon of the Soul of the Heroic Spirit was quickly covered by a layer of crimson armor, with basin-sized scale patterns covering its entire body.

This made the Soul of the Heroic Spirit dragon, which had just looked like a construct creature, turn into an image similar to a fire dragon!

"Interesting."

Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly.

…………

Two days later, in the evening.

In the courtyard outside the castle.

The Holy Kingdom squad, led by Remedios, was confronting a member of the [Sunlight Scripture].

"Who do you think you're talking to!"

Remedios held a member of the [Sunlight Scripture] in one hand and spoke coldly from a position of superiority.

"I, I didn't!"

The Scripture member was a bit stunned and subconsciously took a step back.

But as a magic caster, how could they compare to the speed of a warrior.

Remedios looked at the frightened Scripture member in front of her with contempt: "Did the Slane Theocracy not teach you the proper etiquette when facing someone of higher status from another country?"

Even though the figure was taller, they were easily grabbed by the collar and lifted with one hand by Remedios.

The commotion here!

Caused the other members of the [Sunlight Scripture] present to all take defensive postures, and the scene became tense.

Captain Ian finally walked out of the castle; his usually gentle face had become rarely bitter and ugly during this period.

The mission has not only made no progress, but with the appearance of the people from the Holy Kingdom, many variables have been added; it is impossible for the other party to have appeared by coincidence.

Obviously.

It was that Team Leader Tang of the "Free Will" who sent someone to notify the Holy Kingdom, which shows that the other party harbors a vigilant heart toward their Silianjiaoguosuo.

It’s all the fault of the "Wind Flower Scripture"!

Why did they have to seize the potion that Team Leader Tang gifted to the Holy Kingdom?

Captain Ian actually felt a bit of blame toward the High Priests for their lack of foresight, though he would certainly not reveal this thought.

"Captain Remedios, I apologize to you on his behalf." Captain Ian walked to the front, trying his best to keep his tone calm, speaking with apology and making a concession.

He did not ask what exactly had happened.

Nor did he dwell on who was right or wrong, because that was meaningless!

The moment the people from the Holy Kingdom appeared here, Captain Ian knew that the other party would inevitably look for trouble, even though he had already warned his subordinates.

"Ha!"

Remedios sneered: "My personal honor or disgrace is of no importance. I am the Captain of the Paladin Order! I represent the honor of the Roble Holy Kingdom!"

"This disrespect, no matter what, cannot be ignored!"

Swish—hiss!

The sound of a blade rubbing against its scabbard rang out.

Remedios drew her holy sword and thrust it into the ground before her, pressing both hands onto the hilt, solemn and grave: "Therefore—I, in the capacity of a Paladin!"

"Initiate a fair duel, and use the outcome as a response!"

In the back.

"Black" Pavel, who had originally just been watching all this silently with his arms crossed, suddenly changed expression upon hearing the word "duel."

"The Captain has grown, too." "Pink" Isadoro wore a look of relief on his middle-aged uncle face.

The "Paladin identity" represents the individual.

No matter the result, it would not escalate to the level of the nation.

But—

The smile Captain Ian was barely maintaining froze on his face; with their status, how could they possibly represent only themselves!

What angered Captain Ian even more was that Remedios had not looked him in the eye from start to finish; the so-called "fair duel" was not addressed to him.

This was a form of invisible humiliation!

No matter how angry Captain Ian was, he knew clearly that his strength was even weaker than that of the former Captain Nigun, and he was simply no match for Remedios.

"Oh~"

"It's the handsome Paladin."

Just then, Clementine was leaning against the Damenkou, greeting them in a cloyingly sweet voice, the corners of her mouth gradually splitting open.

"Clementine!" Remedios’s tone was icy.

"Hi, Mr. Paladin, so serious; you must look good when you cry!" Clementine smiled provocatively.

"Wind Acceleration."

In an instant.

Clementine’s figure vanished from where she stood.

Remedios’s pupils narrowed slightly as she grabbed the holy sword in her hand and blocked it in front of her left chest.

—Clang!

A crisp sound of impact rang out.

Remedios pressed down with her sword, her gaze cold as she lifted her right leg to kick horizontally; her super-fast reaction time allowed her to execute the most suitable attack method at the moment.

"How rude, for a woman." Clementine mocked mercilessly, stepping back, yet the short awl in her right hand stabbed out sharply once more.

"Steel Strike!"

A layer of blue light flashed over the holy sword, and its speed and power intensified suddenly.

Clementine’s purple pupils were filled with excited madness; she changed the short blade she had thrust out to a horizontal grip: "Fortress of No Fall."

Bang.

A soft, muffled sound of collision.

Remedios’s sword swing was neutralized by the defensive martial art, her neat tea-colored hair came loose, and her voice grew even colder: "Flowing Water Acceleration, Steel Strike!"

"Hee hee, Flowing Water Acceleration, Super Evasion!"

Clementine did not retreat; instead, she stepped forward, her beast-like aura becoming even more intense.

The two were pressed tightly against their opponent!

They swung the holy sword and short awl without mercy.

Ding—ding—clang clang!

The intense sound of collision echoed through the courtyard, and the sparks blooming between the metal weapons illuminated the pupils of both Remedios and Clementine.

One was cold and icy, the other cruelly joyful!

Their movements grew faster and faster, nearly turning into afterimages; among those present, only a handful could capture their movements.

The powerful strength of the Heroic Realm was on full display, leaving everyone shocked and forced to step back to give the two more space.

"Is that all you can do, hide!"

"Your expression is amazing, completely different from the small fry!"

Clementine’s greedy and fiery emotions seemed to overflow from her face, her lithe body displaying terrifying flexibility.

"A split second too slow!"

Clementine was excited inside, her eyes like those of a sharp hawk.

Sword-type weapons had a distance advantage over the short awl in her hand; if the distance were opened, it would be disadvantageous, but close-quarters combat could further suppress the opponent’s sword-swinging movements.

"As expected of the Holy Kingdom’s strongest Paladin, the suppression I can achieve is limited, but it is enough."

Clementine’s eyes caught a flaw, and her delicate waist bent at an incredible angle.

The short awl instantly bypassed the gap of the holy sword!

In this instant.

Remedios subconsciously tilted her head, and the cold, sharp short awl flew past, nearly grazing her cheek.

"Air Slash!"

Remedios roared, not affected in the slightest by the previous attack.

Boom!

Clementine raised her hand to swipe at her waist, drawing another short awl to block in front of her.

The powerful force caused her to retreat, leaving a shallow scratch on the ground!

"Not bad reflexes~"

Clementine tilted her head, laughing wantonly: "To be able to dodge even that."

At this very moment.

Located on the top floor of the castle.

Tang Zheng stood by the window, watching the battle below with some surprise and calmness: "So these two actually started fighting."

He had just returned from the depths of the southern mountain range, not expecting to see this grand drama as soon as he arrived at the castle.

(End of chapter)