82: Iron Dragon

Lu Xingchen chuckled, saying, "Sect Master, please speak."

Lin Tian said in a deep voice, "The Iron Giant Dragon in the center of Sunset Forest seems to have broken its Seal."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly taken aback.

On his way to rescue Lin Xu, he had heard the roar of the Dragon Clan Demonic Beast in the center of Sunset Forest.

He hadn't expected that he would have further interactions with that Dragon Clan Demonic Beast.

"Does Lingxiao Sect have a grudge against it?"

Lin Tian nodded slightly.

"This Iron Giant Dragon was likely expelled by its own kind. Five years ago, it came to reside in Sunset Forest. In just a few days, it became the overlord of the Yao Beasts."

"Then it launched a beast tide, commanding the Yao Beasts in Sunset Forest to attack human cities, causing widespread devastation."

"The Former Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect led the entire sect to resist the beast tide and went alone to face the Iron Giant Dragon, severely injuring and Sealing it. After that, he moved Lingxiao Sect to the outskirts of Sunset Forest to prevent another beast tide."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly: "Lingxiao Sect is indeed a renowned righteous sect, doing good deeds beneficial to the common people. But why have I never seen the Former Sect Master?"

"He was gravely wounded in the battle with the Iron Giant Dragon and passed away from his injuries shortly after returning to the sect."

Lu Xingchen's heart trembled: "So this Iron Giant Dragon has a deep hatred with our Lingxiao Sect! Since that's the case, I will help the Sect Master slay it and eradicate the source of the beast tide."

Lin Tian said in a deep voice, "Lu Xingchen, I know you are very strong, but you must be careful. This Iron Giant Dragon is a Fourth-tier Demonic Beast, and it's also from the Dragon Clan, so its strength is extremely formidable."

"Otherwise, the Former Sect Master would not have died tragically."

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily: "We'll act according to the situation. Regardless, let's at least talk to it first."

Lin Tian nodded slightly: "That's what I was thinking too. In that case, let's depart immediately!"

Lin Tian, accompanied by Lu Xingchen, six Peak Masters, and Lin Xu, set off for Sunset Forest.

Along the way, Lin Tian directly activated his fighting Qi, using the pressure of a Martial Spirit Realm Expert to deter the Yao Beasts of Sunset Forest.

No Yao Beast dared to approach a Martial Spirit Realm Expert.

Half a day later, the nine successfully arrived at the center of Sunset Forest.

The Iron Giant Dragon also sensed Lin Tian's aura, letting out a roar, and flew out of its cave.

The Iron Giant Dragon's body was even larger than Xiao You's, covered in silvery-white scales that reflected the sunlight, indicating its formidable defense at a glance.

Lu Xingchen looked at its head: Fourth-tier Four-Star! Although somewhat troublesome, it wasn't impossible to fight.

"Humans, what do you want?"

Lin Tian loudly declared, "Iron Giant Dragon, I am the current Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect, Lin Tian."

Hearing this, the Iron Giant Dragon roared again: "Lingxiao Sect again? Your Former Sect Master not only injured me but also Sealed me for five years. Since that's the case, you shall repay his debt!"

With that, it opened its mouth, and a stream of Dragon Flame spewed towards the group.

Lin Tian hastily activated his fighting Qi, forming a fighting Qi barrier, blocking the Iron Giant Dragon's Dragon Flame.

However, he himself was shaken back several steps.

Lin Tian said in a deep voice, "This beast gives us no chance to negotiate; it's too arrogant!"

Lu Xingchen snorted coldly.

"There was nothing much to talk about anyway. Since it wants to die, let's send it on its way!"

With that, Lu Xingchen took out his sunset glow bow and shot an arrow at the Iron Giant Dragon's eye.

The Iron Giant Dragon, though massive, was agile. It extended a claw to block Lu Xingchen's feathered arrow, then roared, "Shameless humans, today you shall all die here!"

As its voice fell, over a dozen Third Tier Demonic Beasts immediately appeared around them, each with a different form, but all exuding a powerful aura.

Lin Tian shouted, "Lingxiao Sect, attack!"

Lu Xingchen drew his bow and notched an arrow, killing a Third Tier Demonic Beast with a single shot.

Just as he was about to continue attacking, Lin Xu stopped him.

"Junior Brother Lu, leave these Third Tier Demonic Beasts to me. You go help the Sect Master!"

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily: "Alright! Senior Brother Lin Xu, I trust you!"

Lu Xingchen immediately activated the "Heaven Swallowing Art," and his aura rapidly surged, quickly breaking through to the One-Star Martial Spirit Realm.

The Iron Giant Dragon was greatly astonished, roaring, "Another Martial Spirit Realm Expert? Has Lingxiao Sect become so powerful?"

Lu Xingchen said coldly, "Iron Giant Dragon, if you stop now and negotiate with us, you still have a chance to live."

The Iron Giant Dragon scoffed.

"A mere One-Star Martial Spirit dares to challenge my authority? Both of you come at me!"

Lu Xingchen grinned.

"Alright, then go die!"

With that, Lu Xingchen unleashed Linked Arrow, one arrow per second, continuously attacking the Iron Giant Dragon's eyes.

Lu Xingchen's Realm had already risen to Martial Spirit, and the Iron Giant Dragon could not ignore his attacks. It could only close its eyes and use its eyelids to block Lu Xingchen's attacks.

But this also gave Lin Tian an opportunity.

Lin Tian continuously struck with his sword, attacking the Iron Giant Dragon's softest underbelly.

With its eyes tightly shut, the Iron Giant Dragon could only judge Lin Tian's attacks by the sound of the wind, but it was ultimately not as clear as seeing with its eyes.

The situation became very favorable for the Lingxiao Sect.

The Iron Giant Dragon could only passively endure the attacks, completely unable to retaliate.

At the same time, Lin Xu also displayed his formidable strength.

Although his Realm was only Five-Star Great Martial Master, in just a few minutes, he had slain three Third Tier Demonic Beasts, becoming the core of the Lingxiao Sect's Great Martial Master Realm Experts.

But the Iron Giant Dragon's defense was outrageously high.

Lin Tian had been continuously attacking its abdomen, yet he still couldn't break through its defense.

The Iron Giant Dragon's scales reflected a silvery-white glow, making them incredibly tough.

Lin Tian said in a deep voice, "Damn it, this beast's hide is really tough! Lu Xingchen, what should we do?"

Lu Xingchen snorted coldly: "I'd like to see if it can withstand my feathered arrow!"

With that, Lu Xingchen exchanged 500 exchange points in the System Store for ten Purple Cloud Arrows.

[Purple Cloud Arrow: Damage increased by 50 points]

Then Lu Xingchen performed the String Twisting Archery Technique, placing a Purple Cloud Arrow in the middle of the bowstring and continuously twisting the string, twisting it a full ten times.

Then he shot this fatal strike at the Iron Giant Dragon's right eye.

A huge whooshing sound echoed as Lu Xingchen's Purple Cloud Arrow violently struck the Iron Giant Dragon's right eyelid, then broke through its defense and firmly embedded itself in its eyeball.

Immediately, blood splattered everywhere.

The Iron Giant Dragon let out a painful roar, flapped its wings, and flew high into the air.

Lin Tian looked at Lu Xingchen, his gaze filled with shock and awe.

The power of Lu Xingchen's arrow was already stronger than his own, a Four-Star Martial Spirit, actually breaking through the defense of the Iron Giant Dragon, which was known for its defensive capabilities.

Lu Xingchen was truly terrifying.

The Iron Giant Dragon flew towards the sky, its wings spread, and a purplish-red flame lotus appeared on its chest, then shot towards Lu Xingchen and Lin Tian.