[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dragon-of-catastrophe":3,"chapter-dragon-of-catastrophe-dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Dragon of Catastrophe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1451911,1900,"Chapter 10: The Mother of Dragons Has Escaped","dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>However, this time when the arrow flew at high speed and hit Land’s scales, it was as if it struck iron, deflecting sharply to the side!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow couldn’t penetrate Land’s scale armor at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, it merely left a small dent in one scale before bouncing off due to insufficient power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This level of defense, even a young Red Dragon might not have, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger couldn’t help but marvel, and in the next breath, Land had already reached him, with the massive body of the Giant Dragon crashing directly at him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger had no choice but to swiftly kick off, leaping several meters to the side to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land slammed his four limbs into the ground, carving two shallow grooves, and then turned to charge again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached again, the human man repeated his old trick, trying to dodge once more, but Land had anticipated it, immediately standing upright and taking a swipe at him with his paw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the thunderous sound, a dragon claw mark, as long as a human thumb, appeared on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger narrowly dodged once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent’s agility seemed to exceed Land’s expectations a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s not over yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land’s two forelimbs moved like a bowstring, pounding back and forth at the human’s position as he advanced!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground roared continuously, with dragon claw marks appearing one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ranger was weaving left and right, dodging Land’s consecutive strikes just in time each time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than a dozen such exchanges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking a bit relieved, he said, \"You monster dragon, your strength is astonishing, no less than some adult Stone Giants I’ve encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But relying solely on strength can’t defeat a nimble ranger; you’re still too green! Let me teach you what real battle is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground roared again, and after another miss, a red gleam flashed in Land’s eyes as he abruptly opened his mouth to let out a roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar of the Giant Dragon was like thunder, short and rapid, yet deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the short distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger’s body stiffened slightly, giving Land the opportunity to swipe at him with his left claw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, the guy awoke at the crucial moment; with a rolling move, he dodged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t over yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flicker of ferocity in his eyes, Land gripped the ground tightly with his front claws, swiftly twisting his waist, his Dragon Tail sweeping out like a steel whip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a piercing whoosh, it seemed about to hit its mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ranger swiftly extended his right arm, flicking his index finger, and a white thread shot out at an astounding speed, hitting behind a tree, then exploding into a spider web, sticking to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, the thread contracted, allowing the ranger to narrowly dodge Land’s strike again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escaping the attack, the ranger performed a quick backflip, then vigilantly looked at Land:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was really close! If it weren’t for my improved Spider Web Skill, I might have died at the hands of you little dragon today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land’s expression grew rather grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his opponent were a warrior, he was certain he could easily crush them into a pancake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But alas, this opponent was more slippery than an eel, refusing to engage him head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, no matter! Victory would still be his!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Giant Dragon, his stamina wasn’t something a mere human could compare to!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t catch him, then he’d wear him out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every jump, every dodge, every spell cast, it all took a toll on a human ranger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land wanted to see just how long this guy could hold out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, Land regrouped and viciously rammed into the branch where the ranger stood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree, over ten meters tall with a half-meter diameter, broke with a crack, falling backward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t give you any more chances to get close to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger whispered, agilely leaping four or five meters to land on another tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Land once again gathered speed and charged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rampaged like a furious tank, crushing everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything in his path was as fragile as dust, ruthlessly destroyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The booms echoed through the forest as one tree after another was smashed, toppling one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger, like an agile monkey, kept scrambling up and down, dodging Land’s attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the distance between trees was too far, he would use his improved Spider Web Skill to make leaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight made the two little dragons’ blood surge with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their simple understanding, Land was truly mighty and imposing at this moment, fiercely suppressing the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made them roar repeatedly, belittling the ranger in dragon language and cheering for Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger’s stamina and magic power were nearing exhaustion, as he started to gas deeply for breath, his forehead covered in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Land seemingly needing only a minute or two more to claim victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud, piercing roar from Mother of Dragons Saphis suddenly pierced the air:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn adventurers! This time, you win!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the mighty Black Dragon Saphis will not let this go unpunished! Just wait until I recover from my injuries and reach full maturity, I’ll break your limbs and preserve you in the swamp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will enjoy your bodies over six months!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!!! Just you wait! Black Dragon Saphis does not fail!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the forest fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land was dumbfounded, the two little dragons confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger, in a rare moment, allowed a soft smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems my companions have already won this war, though regrettably, that Black Dragon escaped!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But fortunately, we still have you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger gave an unscrupulous smile toward the three little dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Little Black Dragon trembled in fear at the ranger’s words, petrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Female Dragon Fiona was enraged, cursing her mother’s incompetence in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land likewise cursed his mother as a failure, believing that this bunch, truth be told, was no better than the White Dragons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to accounts in the Book of Monsters, the strength of a young Black Dragon was only at Level 9! Whereas the Red Dragon boasted Level 13!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was exaggeratedly vast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even an adult Black Dragon couldn’t beat a young Red Dragon! Only in mature age could they barely suppress them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though many Black Dragons believed the human-composed Book of Monsters was fabricated, tarnishing their name...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Land thought the humans got it perfectly right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, his mother was certainly an unfailing weakling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, no matter how weak, she was still stronger than he was now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foes his Black Dragon mother couldn’t defeat, he naturally couldn’t even dream of defeating! If they came after them, wouldn’t he be doomed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way! He couldn’t let them catch up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land’s eyes scanned around, determination showing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, his chest and abdomen beginning to glow with a brilliant red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the ranger grew extremely cautious, his whole body tensing up, as his task was just to stall the little dragons until reinforcements arrived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a dragon’s roar, Land opened his mouth, unleashing scorching flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next ten meters ahead were fully engulfed in the fiery flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranger, with incredible speed, shot another improved Spider Web Skill, flying toward a tree ten meters behind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he watched intently as the Monster Dragon in front shook its head, continuously spewing flames, igniting trees, the grass, engulfing everything in fire, which then spread to the sides!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire quickly spread!\u003C\u002Fp>",1272,"2026-06-06T02:00:51.555Z",1,"novelbin.me","c6eea6701cfea84493a824098882fc93721c476112460439832ab4eb3cbccd77","dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-11","dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-9",673,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdragon-of-catastrophe-cover.jpg"]