106: A fourth burst of blood! This time, with no way to retreat, Chu Zihang made his decision!

Heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

Two figures darted across the deserted overpass, chasing each other, their blades clashing occasionally, scarlet blood splattering in the air.

Golden flames burned in Chu Zihang's eyes.

Speaking Will: Monarch's Flame was unleashed at full power, the towering flames drying up the rain. Even the roaring thunder couldn't overpower Chu Zihang at this moment.

He faced a Dragon King alone.

Chu Zihang was as cold as a warrior, his figure intertwining. His consciousness seemed to pierce through time, returning to those past years.

It was also a torrential downpour.

Thunder mingled with the roars of countless dragon attendants, like zombies in a movie, surrounding him like a tide, suffocating, as if falling into the deep sea, a profound fear rushing through his entire body... That time,

He ran away.

The price was his father's death.

But this time... Chu Zihang silently tightened his grip on the long blade. His entire body's blood seemed to burn, his originally fair skin now faintly flushed, making him look like an Asura who had crawled out of hell!

"I won't run away again."

He said softly.

The next moment,

The Dragon King's roar and the blade cutting through the air marked the final battle on this overpass covered by the thunderstorm!

At 10:11 AM,

Chu Zihang, President of The Lionheart Society at Cassell College,

Using Speaking Will: Monarch's Flame,

Faced a Dragon King alone, fighting to the point of madness, not retreating a single step!

This time,

He wasn't a coward... [Chu Zihang used Blood Burst to escape Jörmungandr's death threat, retreating from the nun's dragon root with severe injuries, and Jörmungandr pursued him afterwards!]

[She chased, he fled, he had no way to escape!]

[Perhaps it was fate's pity, or perhaps the gods couldn't bear for this young man to continue living in self-reproach.]

[Jörmungandr intercepted Chu Zihang on an overpass. Chu Zihang silently turned around, thunder rumbling overhead, rain dripping down.]

[Streaks of blood, mixed with rain, gradually stained the overpass.]

[One man, one dragon, their eyes met.]

[Murderous intent bloomed in their eyes! A cold glint flashed in an instant, and suddenly, blades clashed as both attacked simultaneously!]

[Flames, blade light, blood...]

[This was a declaration of war from man to dragon!]

[And also a young man's declaration of war against his cowardly self from many years ago!]

[Chu Zihang, disregarding life and death, erupted with superhuman strength. With this power, he briefly ascended to the Golden Rank!]

[The essence of life continuously drained away...]

[This state was destined not to last. The forbidden art of Blood Burst could burn the user's lifespan in exchange for powerful strength for a short time!]

[In just a moment.]

[Chu Zihang seemed to have aged several years, a dazzling streak of white appearing in his dark hair, but the blade in his hand never stopped, and the flames in his heart never extinguished!]

[He was still swinging his blade!]

[He was a Dragon Slayer! He was the President of The Lionheart Society! He was the last witness Chu Tianjiao left in the world!]

[He was... Chu Zihang!]

['Second Blood Burst!']

[Chu Zihang roared, a huge force surging like a mountain, bursting his capillaries and coating his entire body in blood!]

[His already extreme power, in this almost suicidal attack, reached an even higher level!]

[The blade light became even sharper.]

[Like a falling leaf in a storm, erratic and ever-changing, yet revealing its sharp edge. The moment it touched, even the Dragon King's scales were easily cut!]

[Crash—]

[Jörmungandr's defenses were breached for the first time, blood flowing. Her eyes remained cold, her golden pupils containing the arrogant superiority of a dragon!]

['Are you trying to die?']

[Her voice sounded like an elegant princess, or a noble queen giving orders.]

[The sharp dragon claws collided with Chu Zihang's blade dozens of times every second!]

[The speed had already surpassed the limits of human observation. However, this was not the limit for either of them. In response to Jörmungandr's question, Chu Zihang only remained silent. He swung his blade faster and faster, and at the same time, his slightly pained expression quickly transformed into calm.]

[Everyone has reasons for which they would risk their lives. You keep your life... waiting for the day to risk it.]

[For Chu Zihang.]

[Today was the time worth risking his life.]

[Thoughts raced, like a fleeting light. In a flash, everything had already settled. Chu Zihang let out a soft breath, feeling the boiling blood surge through his entire body...]

[The next instant.]

['Third Blood Burst.'] He said softly.

[The moment his words fell, an astonishing aura erupted from his body, like a volcano suppressed for millions of years, suddenly erupting at this moment!]

[Chu Zihang, as a Half-bloods.]

[At this moment, an aura almost akin to dragon might emanated from him!]

[Bang—]

[The aura spread like a hurricane, even dispersing the large dark clouds gathered in the sky. Dozens of lightning bolts fell simultaneously, dazzling and bright, causing even Jörmungandr to narrow her eyes.]

[However.]

[Even lightning with such terrifying power became a backdrop for Chu Zihang at this moment. The strong winds messed up his dark hair. This young man who once fled, now held a long blade, his eyes cold, just like his father back then, facing the terrifying Dragon King head-on!]

[This second.]

[It was as if some majestic deity had pressed a mute button. In an instant, the pouring rain, strong winds, thunder... all these noisy sounds disappeared, leaving only Chu Zihang's heartbeat, beating at a steady frequency.]

['Fourth...']

[Having only spoken two words, a force almost burst his body. Chu Zihang gritted his teeth, panting heavily, feeling this terrifying power surging through all his blood vessels.]

[Bang—]

[A blazing fire appeared out of thin air, forming a semicircular domain around him. Clang! With another soft sound, Chu Zihang was forced to one knee by this power, his long blade pressed firmly against the ground, emitting a clear ringing sound.]

['You really are a madman.']

[Even Jörmungandr, looking at Chu Zihang at this moment, couldn't help but frown.]

[Madman? Is that so? Perhaps.]

[But at least, this time I will never run away again.]

[Chu Zihang, standing in the fiery domain, twitched his mouth, revealing a silent smile.]

[At the same time.]

[A faint, almost inaudible sound, came from his throat.]

['Fourth Blood Burst.']

He said.

[Instantly!]

[Fourth Blood Burst, a forbidden realm no Half-bloods had ever reached. An almost insane power surged from within his body. Strength, agility, thought... all bodily functions were improving at an incredible speed.]

[And as a price.]

[Chu Zihang could feel his life rapidly draining away.]

[Fourth Blood Burst not only took away his life but also the dragon bloodline within him. In just a moment, the side effects were already apparent; the power of Speaking Will: Monarch's Flame was waning...]

['The limit is seven seconds... That's enough.']

[Boom—]

[A thick bolt of lightning struck! As if bidding farewell to Chu Zihang, or perhaps sounding the war drum for the final battle of the two great powerhouses!]

[The next instant.]

[Jörmungandr and Chu Zihang moved simultaneously, both moving at extreme speed, leaving a blurry afterimage that vanished with the wind...]

[One second!]

[Clang—]

[Blade and dragon claw collided with a loud bang, and then, a dazzling white light, like a tsunami, spread wildly outwards, centered on the two of them!]

[One strike, to decide life and death!]