Chapter 621: Infinite Scenery on the Perilous Peak

"Lord Yuyan, please."

Lei En generously threw the Thunder God's Hammer without any hesitation, as if it were not a Legend Grade weapon but just an ordinary war hammer.

He was unhurried, while A Xina beside him grew secretly anxious.

Giving the treasure to a dragon—could it ever be retrieved? Though she didn't believe the other side could snatch the Thunder God's Hammer, it was an ancient red dragon, its power unfathomable, perhaps even able to contend with the elders; what if something went wrong…

Through a soul pact she warned, "Lei En, beware his tricks."

"He can't take the Thunder God's Hammer," Lei En thought, confident in the war hammer, soothing, "Don't worry, Lord Yuyan has no ill intent; he's merely curious."

A Xina thought, "How do you know?"

The middle‑aged man that the ancient red dragon had taken the form of showed a look of surprise; clearly, Lei En's generosity and boldness had taken him off guard.

He stared at Lei En for a few seconds, then nodded and smiled, "You may call me 'Yi Wa Er Na'."

A dragon willing to reveal its true name, even if only a fragment, is exceedingly rare. Lei En sensed he had won the favor of this odd ancient red dragon, felt a quiet joy, and respectfully called, "Lord Yi Wa Er Na."

"Hmm."

The red dragon's gaze fell upon the Thunder God's Hammer at his feet.

He didn't rush to test it; instead he observed for a while, then slowly reached out to touch the rune‑etched lines on the war hammer's surface, muttering indecipherable draconic words, his eyes full of awe.

Lei En and A Xina exchanged glances.

Yi Wa Er Na seemed to be studying the war hammer, looking nothing like a red dragon but more like a Grand Mage who, upon seeing a legendary treasure, couldn't help but examine it. If he hadn't just seen the true form of the ancient red dragon, his tone and demeanor would be indistinguishable from a caster's.

In fact, Lei En's perception identified him as a Grand Mage.

The Soul Eye could not pierce the dragon soul, but the surging, vast fire Element aura made him shiver, like seeing a blazing sun through mist, the flames stinging his eyes. The sensation was strikingly similar to his own teacher's, perhaps a notch below, leading him to judge Yi Wa Er Na's mage rank at around Thirty-level.

Yet in overall strength, Yi Wa Er Na might not be far behind his teacher.

Besides his unfathomable casting ability, he also possessed a formidable dragon body, with terrifyingly high strength, defense, and resistance.

Lei En guessed Yi Wa Er Na's strength Element might be fifteen levels, comparable to the ancient dragon demon of Duke Silver Star!

But however high his strength, he still could not lift the Thunder God's Hammer.

That has nothing to do with strength; if one cannot break the Thunder God's Hammer's rune lock on space, no amount of power helps.

Yi Wa Er Na finished studying the war hammer's runes before beginning to test it.

He circled the war hammer, seemingly searching for a better angle; gripping the handle with his right hand, he let out a light exhale, and a torrent of savage power mixed with scorching red light erupted, sweeping across the entire valley and turning its vegetation to ash.

The robust human form the ancient red dragon had taken began to crack; patches of scales appeared on his face, neck, and back of the hands, and beneath his magical robe, rows of dragon‑scale patterns bulged, as if about to burst.

The terrifying, previously unseen power made the valley tremble.

Lei En's eyelid twitched.

Because he sensed the Thunder God's Hammer shift ever so slightly.

The hammer's sway was far greater than when A Xina had tried, and a strange sound echoed through the surrounding void, as if something was being forcibly Tear.

Yi Wa Er Na's power grew stronger, and the war hammer finally moved.

After a few seconds of stalemate, the war hammer lifted off the ground, but the instant it left, countless lightning bolts struck the red dragon, while its weight suddenly surged again. The dragon was caught off guard; the lightning was deflected by his scales, causing no injury but leaving him dazed, and the war hammer fell back to the ground, rendering the earlier effort futile.

Yi Wa Er Na released his grip, the dragon scales on his body retracting beneath his skin, exiting the half‑dragon state.

He sincerely praised, "Truly a Legend Grade weapon!"

Lei En was unsurprised, yet still awed by the ancient red dragon's immense power: "Lord Yi Wa Er Na, your strength is the strongest I have ever seen; shall we try again?"

"No need," Yi Wa Er Na shook his head, "I cannot lift it."

He looked at Lei En and said, "The last time I saw the Thunder God's Hammer, it was in Ai Er Fa's hand; that fellow isn't as easygoing as you. I was young then, didn't dare provoke him, yet coveted the war hammer, scheming against him several times in secret without success, and almost got blown up by the hammer."

Lei En was greatly surprised that Yi Wa Er Na had indeed crossed paths with Emperor Ai Er Fa.

Emperor Ai Er Fa was a figure from over two and a half thousand years ago; now his whereabouts are unknown, and almost everyone assumes he is dead.

Yet Yi Wa Er Na still lives; a dragon's lifespan is truly enviable.

A Xina quietly readied herself for battle; this ancient red dragon had long been scheming about the Thunder God's Hammer.

Now the war hammer lay before them, and the opponent might act.

Yi Wa Er Na sensed A Xina's guard and smiled, "If this were a hundred‑plus years ago, you couldn't have survived this valley. With a master, I cannot lift the Thunder God's Hammer; without a master, I could obtain it without difficulty."

Lei En, however, was unperturbed.

The Soul Eye had long seen through Yi Wa Er Na's background; this terrifying evil dragon had undergone a drastic personality shift, no longer like an evil dragon, but more akin to a benevolent one.

Even Yi Wa Er Na had suppressed the dragon's greedy nature.

Yi Wa Er Na's words hinted at a fact: his personality change occurred over a hundred years ago. According to Bu Lai Mi Te, this ancient red dragon returned to the Prime Material Plane from an unknown plane over a hundred years ago, taking hold of Ka Er Feng.

Such a powerful red dragon, yet its territory spans only fifty li, dubbed an evil dragon with few verified misdeeds—quite odd.

The name doesn't match the reality!

Lei En didn't pry into the dragon's privacy; he was more concerned about another matter, "Lord Yi Wa Er Na, do you know what lies within this valley?"

The concealed valley had just been scorched by flames, fully revealing the giant's ruins.

"When that dwarf first ventured up the mountain, I sensed it," Yi Wa Er Na smiled, "Before he met Suo Lim, I had already contacted Suo Lim. After discussion, I permitted him to place a planar translocation array within my domain, and also dispatched some adventurers who inadvertently entered."

Lei En suddenly understood.

Bu Lai Mi Te thought himself very secretive, yet all his actions were under the dragon's watchful eye. He even realized that the valley's ruins might have been covertly arranged by the Titan Elder.

The "discussion" Yi Wa Er Na mentioned was probably not simple.

When giants meet dragons, there are never friendly words; regardless of grudges, they fight first. Yi Wa Er Na clearly lost to Elder Suo Lim, at least slightly weaker than a Titan Giant, otherwise he wouldn't have yielded so easily.

A Xina felt a bit reassured upon hearing the elder's name.

Yi Wa Er Na produced several cyan seeds, scattering them; the seeds took root and sprouted, rapidly growing diverse flora and vines that filled the freshly burned vegetation, covering the entire valley in an instant.

"You may leave now."

The red dragon waved, ignored the two, and was about to reveal its true dragon form and take off.

"Please wait, sir," Lei En suddenly called out.

Yiwanar's eyes showed doubt, but there was no hint of impatience; Lei En left a good impression on him and asked, "Do you have anything else?"

Lei En took a stack of books from the Nebula Ring, all concerning magic, and smiled, "These are the latest magical research works I gathered in the Empire; they are mechanically printed and not worth much, but I think you might like them."

"Knowledge is priceless and cannot be measured with a Gold Shield," Yiwanar said, casually picking up a book and flipping through two pages, a smile appearing on his face.

"Fine, I'll take all these books, thank you for the thought."

Lei En took the opportunity to say, "History always moves in spirals, and knowledge of extraordinary powers constantly advances. Empire Wizards never hesitate to share their magical research results; many new works are published each month. The Weizelan Library also has abundant holdings. If His Excellency Yiwanar wishes, I can collect and copy them and deliver them personally to Karl Peak."

The Soul Eye has already discerned the habits of this ancient red dragon.

Although we don't know why its temperament has changed, now resembling a mage rather than a dragon, we can make limited use of this. A normal dragon cannot be satisfied by any amount of treasure, but a mage is different.

Whether mage or Wizard, the thirst for knowledge never ends.

A dragon secluded on Karl Peak would find gathering knowledge inconvenient; even if it controls humans to do so, the efficiency is far inferior to doing it itself.

Sure enough, Yiwarna pondered for a few seconds, nodded, and said, "Then I trouble you."

He produced a Ruby Prison.

A blaze of fire‑red mana was infused into it, forming a string of fine, intricate flame runes inside the gem, then he handed it to Lei En, "You can use this to contact me after you collect the books."

It is a magical communication stone, engraved with draconic runes.

"Alright."

Lei En caught the communication stone, feeling a quiet joy.

As long as the connection is made, there's no fear of lacking a chance to advance further; perhaps in the future the aid of this ancient red dragon could be useful.

Yiwarna revealed his true dragon form; the massive flame‑wings that block the sky fluttered lightly, the huge body rose into the air, whipping up a twelfth‑grade firestorm vortex, moving as fast as lightning, and in an instant surged toward the clouds, where a terrifying red silhouette could be seen descending toward the summit.

Lei En and Asina both exhaled.

Even though the ancient red dragon harbored no malice, its massive body still exerted immense pressure; if a fight broke out, not only would escape be impossible, but there might be little chance to resist.

Lei En remained silent, and a faint blue glow appeared on the back of his left hand.

A few seconds later, a portal opened, and he stepped through it with Asina.

After three consecutive portals, the two were already three hundred li beyond Karl Peak, finally feeling completely at ease.

Asina finally had time to look around.

At this moment the two stood atop a peak of the Shi Jie Shan Mai, gazing into the distance; the horizon was lined with endless towering summits, sunlight glinting on the pristine white snow, and between peaks and valleys a vast white mist swirled like a sea of clouds—utterly breathtaking.

"How beautiful!"

Asina couldn't help but exclaim, her expression intoxicated with delight.

It was her first time seeing mountains beyond the Storm Plane; the sky was a clear, washed blue, devoid of endless clouds or perpetual lightning, a completely different sensation.

Between these mountains, life thrived, vegetation was lush, and the wind occasionally carried the roars of various beasts.

Asina admired the scenery of the Shi Jie Shan Mai, while Lei En admired her beauty.

In human form, Asina stood a lithe 1.8 meters tall, her skin smooth and healthy; even clad in armor, her graceful curves remained evident, the half‑exposed long thighs beneath the skirt‑armor, slender calves covered by war boots, evoked endless imagination.

Her exquisitely beautiful face featured sharp features, bright eyes with a hint of allure, and gold hair tied into a ponytail, adding a crisp, fresh demeanor.

The bright silver headband on her forehead caught Lei En's gaze for a moment.

It is the "Triumphal Ring" forged by a Titan Elder.

It is an epic‑level magical artifact, bearing the Nine-ring Technique "Mind Shield" that protects against mental spell attacks and blocks soul detection. It also has the seven‑ring "Steel Barrier" which forms a metallic shield when struck, and the five‑ring "Disguise Technique" that masks the wearer's constant aura as that of a human transcendent.

These three enchantments are enough to conceal Asina's true identity.

The ancient red dragon earlier did not see through Asina as a Titan Giant; at least in the Soul Eye, when Yiwarna observed Asina, there was no emotional fluctuation, clearly being deceived.

"How beautiful!"

Lei En also let out a sigh of admiration.

Asina turned toward him and gave a radiant smile. The two share a soul contract, so she naturally understood that Lei En's praise was for her, not the scenery.

Lei En raised the Thunder God's Hammer, signaling her to clasp his waist and fly together.

The small portals of the Void Gate open only five times a day, each covering a hundred li, insufficient to transport back to Jin Gang Fort base, so they must fly themselves.

Asina's cheeks flushed slightly, a hint of shyness in her eyes; she drew near but did not hug his waist, seeming to hesitate.

"Let's go," Lei En said with a smile, "I'll show you this world."

These were the words he said three years ago.

The world is so vast; I want to see it. It was that very sentence that made Asina resolve, and now she finally did it, instantly stirring her heart.

Gazing at the majestic scenery all around, the view was infinitely beautiful.

Asina suddenly bit her lip lightly, standing there, her gaze meeting Lei En's without a hint of fear, her bright eyes filled with resolve.

"What's wrong?" Lei En asked.

Asina responded with action.

The Aegis Shield and the Longsword Blue Dragon's Fang were stored in the Nebula Ring; a soft, tidy blanket was spread on the rocky platform beneath their feet, with a bottomless cliff beside it. Then her war boots were placed into the ring, and she stepped onto the blanket barefoot, back to Lei En, walking step by step like a runway model.

With each step, a piece of her Titan Power armor vanished.

When Asina reached the edge of the cliff, she was completely stripped of clothing.

The only thing that remained was the silver ring on her head.

Her smooth back was fully exposed, a pair of shallow dimples at her waist, below which lay a sinuous hip line and a pair of firm thighs, half‑concealed, causing Lei En's eyes to stare fixedly.

A gentle breeze brushed the summit as Asina turned to face Lei En; her youthful, beautiful form, bathed in sunlight, exuded a tantalizing allure that made blood surge.

Lei En's heart hammered hard!

Asina's face showed no hint of shyness; she said calmly and firmly, "Lei En, I want to merge with you before anyone else sees us, never to be apart."

She reached out toward Lei En, extending an invitation.

The scene could not be more romantic.

Lei En couldn't help but applaud Asina's temperament and courage, deeply moved.

Lei En took off his shoes, stepped onto the blanket, bent over and lightly kissed the back of A Xi Na's hand, and said softly, "This is my honor, A Xi Na!"

A Xi Na nodded happily.

Immediately, she felt her hand being pulled hard by Lei En, her whole body lunged into Lei En's embrace, sensations indescribable came from all parts of her body, Lei En's breath made her soul tremble, her mind swayed, in a daze of love she completed the most important transformation of her life.

On the breathtaking perilous peak, the two together created an unforgettable beautiful moment.

(End of chapter)