Chapter 21
The Fifth Layer, Battle Against the Red Dragon

“Alright, after all, I am a god!”

Lu Li comforted, “Let’s go, I can already smell the delicious food. Water-栖马, I’m really looking forward to it!”

Baihe Chuanhua, her eyes shining, quickly followed Lu Li, approaching him and occasionally teasing the aloof Wendyni.

Shigu Jianzi was a little worried: “Xiaohua, aren’t you scared of her?”

She had witnessed Wendyni’s terrifying power firsthand. Each attack was more powerful than a firearm. When she unleashed her full Water Gun technique, it seemed as if it could pierce through the heavens. Compared to water monsters, Wendyni was simply terrifying.

Kato Megumi: “You shouldn’t worry. Wendyni is the god’s familiar.”

Marucyl agreed: “Indeed. I’m so envious. I also want to summon a powerful familiar.”

Unfortunately, pure water element creatures all have their own will. If they don’t agree, it is impossible to turn them into familiars.

As for summoning familiars using ordinary blood and flesh, honestly, she didn’t even bother.

Back in the room, they saw the water-栖马 meat cooked to a delicious aroma.

Leos looked at everyone: “You came back just in time, the water-栖马 is cooked. Especially the water-栖马 liver, it’s incredibly nourishing!”

Baihe Chuanhua leaned closer: “The water-栖马 meat is like beef, it smells so good.”

Senxi: “This is thanks to the seasonings you brought. These seasonings are truly amazing. After adding them, the monster meat tastes even better.”

This world had excellent magic and technology.

However, spices were still very expensive.

After all, both mages and elves were extremely wealthy creatures. If you asked them to help transport spices, the price would naturally skyrocket.

Ordinary people who engaged in trade would face many difficulties along the way. Transporting a batch of spices would involve countless hardships, and the price of spices would still not come down.

The spices that Lu Li and his group brought were not many, but they were incredibly valuable in this world.

As they chatted, everyone began to enjoy the delicious meal. In a short while, the large pot of food was completely devoured.

“What about the rest?”

Baihe Chuanhua was very reluctant, pointing at the remaining water-栖马 meat.

Shigu Jianzi sighed: “What else can we do? We can’t bring it with us. You forgot about the walking mushrooms earlier. They made me carry them for a while, and it exhausted me.”

Baihe Chuanhua whined: “Jianzi is so strong, how could you be tired!”

Shigu Jianzi remained unmoved, her face like a stone: “I’m not going to carry them anyway.”

Leos said: “We can only throw it away. We have to continue on our journey.”

Senxi nodded: “Indeed.”

Speaking of continuing on our journey, they encountered a new problem.

Since Senxi hadn’t bathed in a long time, the water-walking spell had little effect on him.

Leos looked at Lu Li: “God, do you have any solutions?”

“No problem.” Lu Li nodded. “Pack up and let’s continue.”

The group packed their things and came to the water’s edge. Lu Li pointed his staff, and instantly, the surface of the water froze, turning into an ice path.

Baihe Chuanhua: “Huh? We just killed so many monsters, why are they all gone?”

Lu Li: “They were naturally eaten by other monsters. Don’t worry, that small amount is just a big meal for the underwater monsters.”

Senxi stepped onto the ice and felt a sense of stability, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief.

The group walked across the water, and not a single monster attacked them. It was probably because Kato Megumi and the others had killed so fiercely before, scaring the monsters away.

Marucyl: “Uh… why do I feel like the god is very familiar with the labyrinth?”

“Because I have a familiar.” Lu Li chuckled. “While we were eating, I sent Wendyni to search for the passage to the fifth floor. In half an hour, we’ll reach the fifth floor. The red dragon is currently on this floor, so everyone should be prepared for battle.”

Leos listened and nodded solemnly.

Shigu Jianzi was a little worried: “We have to fight the red dragon too?”

That’s a dragon.

In fantasy novels, dragons are at least high-level monsters, and in some worlds, they are the creatures at the pinnacle of the world.

Baihe Chuanhua didn’t care: “With the god here, don’t worry. I just want to know if dragon meat tastes good.”

Kato Megumi facepalmed: “Xiaohua, have some sense. Even if the god can heal and revive you, getting hurt is still very painful.”

Lu Li comforted: “Don’t worry too much. This red dragon, besides being huge and able to breathe fire, doesn’t have any other powerful abilities. It’s not that strong.”

In fact, if this red dragon appeared in modern society, it probably wouldn’t even be able to withstand a single armor-piercing bullet. Compared to legendary dragons, it was pitifully weak.

Taking a shortcut, the group quickly arrived at the fifth floor.

This place was originally where the beastmen tribe lived, but it was now deserted, with only the occasional roar echoing through the air.

Leos listened, his spirits lifted: “It’s the red dragon!”

Lu Li called back Wendyni and said: “I know where the red dragon is. Everyone prepare for battle.”

He unbuckled the backpack on his back and took out long swords, giving one to each person.

Even Zilchak received a long sword for protection.

“Everyone, just fight, I’ll take care of recovery and healing.”

The group took the swords, unsheathed them, and felt a slight chill. Seeing the powerful swords, their confidence grew even stronger.

Approaching the red dragon’s location, the group began to observe the battlefield and formulate a plan.

Leos: “You guys feint, pay attention to dodging, I’ll find a chance to attack the red dragon’s weak spot.”

After all, he was saving his sister, so Leos took the most dangerous job.

Marucyl: “What about me?”

Although the red dragon didn’t seem strong in Lu Li’s eyes, it was still very powerful to Marucyl. Just the magic resistance of its dragon scales was enough to render her magic useless.

Leos: “Marucyl, you provide support as needed.”

Marucyl nodded: “That’s all I can do.”

The group left their luggage in a room far from the battlefield and set out lightly.

With a blast of fire magic from Marucyl, they successfully attracted the red dragon’s attention.

“Let’s do it, Farlin, wait for me!”

Leos was full of vigor, leading the red dragon towards the planned location.

“It’s so huge!”

Only by seeing it with their own eyes could they truly understand the terror of dragons.

Nearly thirty meters long, ten meters tall, it was like a small mountain.

Moreover, with such a large body, the red dragon’s speed could still reach sixty kilometers per hour. It was quickly catching up to Leos and the others.

Lu Li stood in the distance and gently waved his staff: “Wind!”

Suddenly, Leos and the others felt their bodies lighten and their speed increased.

They darted around, finally luring the red dragon to the planned location. With a loud explosion, the bridge collapsed, crushing the red dragon beneath it, leaving only its head exposed.

Leos was ecstatic: “The plan worked!”

Lu Li reminded: “The red dragon isn’t so easily restrained, it’s going to come out soon. Hurry up and attack!”