Chapter 347: Mechanical Dragon
While the two were conversing, a sudden, massive gust of wind erupted from the sky as if a crack had opened across the horizon.
Immediately after, a dark shadow obscured the sun, instantly devouring all the light around it.
It was like an old rag furiously tearing in the wind. With the flapping of its wide wings, the air along the entire street seemed to be sucked away by some invisible force at that moment, making it thin and dense.
Then, a gigantic creature slowly descended and perched atop a tall building; its enormous silhouette was startling.
The dragon's claws, tinged with a bronzish hue, clung to the edge of the roof like the most solid anchor chains.
Its expansive wings gently drooped, covering half the street's sky like the nightfall, casting the area below into darkness.
Chen Xing finally understood why many of the buildings here were made of stone.
If they were made of wood, they probably could not support such a gigantic dragon.
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The heavy breathing of the dragon came with a surge of hot air, raising the street's temperature as well.
Chen Xing, conversing with Qiu Wanshan, looked up and caught sight of this uninvited guest.
[Species] Mechanical Sky Dragon
[Energy Level] 281
[Energy Level Limit] 281
[Attribute] Metal
[Divinity] 10 (Divinity Amplification: Healing +2)
[Divine Organs] Heart Gear, Thyroid Gear, Twin Wings (22%)
[Law] Steam (Fifth Layer 77%)
[Body Length] 841 meters
[Wingspan] 1234 meters
[Skills]
Primary Skill, Intermediate Skill, Advanced Skill: Omitted
Ultimate Skills: Mechanical Heaven, Overclocking Destruction Laser
Innate Skill: Gear Shifting (Perfect): Each frequency upgrade of the gear at the heart position can enhance the physical qualities of the Mechanical Sky Dragon by 30% across all aspects, with the maximum accumulative enhancement up to three shifts, amounting to a 2.197 times overall increase.
Chen Xing's pupils tightened slightly; this Mechanical Sky Dragon's innate was quite impressive, with a maximum of three shifts increasing the physical enhancement to 2.197 times.
This was a comprehensive enhancement across all aspects, not just an increase in strength or speed.
The comprehensive enhancement would significantly boost combat power.
Indeed, it was an exceptional combat talent.
"Didn't expect to draw it here," said Qiu Wanshan gravely.
After a moment of contemplation, Qiu Wanshan said, "This Mechanical Dragon King is no ordinary entity; it is among the oldest in Dragon Emperor Giant City, having existed from the Divine Era till now, mostly in hibernation. To think it would be lured out this time."
What it prefers isn't clear.
It's difficult to devise a strategy.
If it were a more familiar Ascension being, it might be possible to avoid certain dangers by catering to its preferences.
But Qiu Wanshan knew little about the Mechanical Dragon King, as it rarely showed itself.
Chen Xing, noting that Qiu Wanshan referred to the Mechanical Sky Dragon as Mechanical Dragon King, recalled the title included "King" and considered its energy level, figuring it must be at the fifth step of Ascension.
Each step in the Ascension Realm involves a 20 energy level increase, a span even greater than in the Transcendence stage.
An energy level of 281 perfectly positioned it within the fifth step of Ascension.
"Is its title the Mechanical Dragon King?" Chen Xing asked in a lowered voice.
"Yes, that is indeed its title," Qiu Wanshan hesitated, then seeing that the Mechanical Dragon King overhead seemed not to have noticed them, continued in a low voice, "It is said that this Mechanical Dragon King has some mysterious connection with the God of Machinery. You must have noticed that it is completely different from regular dragons."
Chen Xing nodded, having already noted this distinction.
Not to mention its divine organs listed as the Heart Gear and Thyroid Gear.
Just look at its appearance; the Mechanical Sky Dragon's throat boasted a slowly rotating gear.
The gear's surface was shiny and new, with strands of silver light entwining around it.
At times, some metal parts of the Mechanical Sky Dragon's body surfaced.
"It's said..." Qiu Wanshan was about to continue when he suddenly felt a chill.
The Mechanical Sky Dragon overhead casually lowered its head, its glance brushing lightly over their area. Qiu Wanshan's heart tightened, his hairs standing on end.
After a while, the Mechanical Sky Dragon let out a long chant, then spread its wide wings; a massive amount of white steam burst from the gaps of its wings, quickly filling the sky.
Over the Dragon Emperor Giant City, the sky was obscured with white steam, looking from a distance like a sea of white clouds descending from the heavens.
With the aid of the steam, the Mechanical Sky Dragon's massive body soared skyward, its enormous wings tearing through the firmament, leaving a long trail in its wake, disappearing from sight in an instant.
"This one must be here to support Jing Cang; there likely won't be any assassinations afterward, otherwise they would face the wrath of a sovereign," Qiu Wanshan said as he pulled Chen Xing into a nearby restaurant, and the two headed to a private room on the third floor.
After sitting down, a servant soon entered with a menu. After ordering, the servant left the room and closed the door behind him.
"Ah, Dragon Emperor Giant City has always maintained neutrality; once Jing Cang ascends, the winds of change are expected," sighed Qiu Wanshan.
Will there still be neutral territories in Exotic Region in the future?
Dragon Emperor Giant City was once renowned for its neutrality, but now it seems this neutrality might not last much longer.
Jing Cang is merely the figurehead presented; his will actually represents the will of the upper echelons of dragons in Dragon Emperor Giant City.
Without their approval, how could he give speeches here, how could a titled Dragon King support him.
Speaking of which, Qiu Wanshan felt somewhat envious; in the wars to come, those below Ascension probably won't have any say.