Arcane Journey

In front of the dim cave, Brian stared ahead, secretly wondering how to control this sleeping ancient black dragon.

However, during this moment of contemplation, he suddenly realized that the dragon power emanating from the depths of the cave was condensed like a substance and was increasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The dragon's might was as heavy as a mountain, pressing down on every inch of his skin. Even Brian, who was determined, couldn't help but feel a palpitation.

His heartbeat began to speed up unconsciously, as if it was trying to break through the restraints in his chest and resonate with the pressure of this ancient beast.

In this tense moment, Brian forced himself to calm down.

He knew very well that the current focus was not on how much influence the dragon's might had on him, because the increase in this sense of oppression meant that the sleeping ancient black dragon had awakened.

In other words, he has been discovered by this giant beast.

Just as Brian expected.

With a deafening roar that seemed to tear the air apart, the ancient black dragon suddenly descended into the huge and unfathomable cave in an unquestionable manner.

Its body is as huge as a mountain, and every scale is bathed in faint light, sparkling with black luster, demonstrating its unparalleled majesty.

And those pupils as huge as millstones, as if they could swallow all the light, locked coldly on Brian, who was as tiny as an ant below. The icy meaning contained in their pupils made people feel cold even from a long distance, as if even their souls were about to be frozen.

The echo in the cave lingered for a long time, accompanied by the black dragon's heavy breathing. An ancient and oppressive atmosphere filled the air, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

Brian's heartbeat quickened, but he remained surprisingly calm. He knew very well that facing such a behemoth was not only a contest of strength, but also a game of wills.

Everything around seemed to be holding its breath for the upcoming showdown; even the dust in the air seemed to have stopped beating, awaiting the verdict of fate.

The black dragon slowly spread its wings, and the wings spread out as wide as the width of the cave, blocking out the only light and making the entire space even darker and more depressing. Every flap of its wings brought a gust of wind, carrying tremendous power and unknown danger, making Brian feel a suffocating feeling of oppression.

However, faced with such a situation, how could Brian succumb to the might of the ancient black dragon?

He moved his mind slightly, and using the power of the psychic, he instantly condensed an indestructible defensive barrier around himself, perfectly blocking out the suffocating oppression and strong winds caused by the ancient black dragon.

Then, Brian calmly raised his hand and gently lifted the hood that was covering his face.

His movements were graceful and easy, like a dancer showing off his style on stage.

As the hood fell off, his face, which had not experienced much trace of time from beginning to end, appeared clearly in the sight of the ancient black dragon.

"It's you?" The ancient black dragon's voice revealed surprise and disbelief.

A hint of surprise first flashed across his huge pupils, as if he had met a stranger who shouldn't be here.

Then, his expression became more complicated, and an emotion of disbelief filled the entire space.

"It's you!" The ancient black dragon's voice was loud and shocking, full of incredible amazement, "You were sacrificed by the drow mistress a long time ago, how come you are still alive now?" "Impossible!" The ancient black dragon's voice was full of confusion and anger, "How could a mortal escape the drow's blood sacrifice and improve his strength to this level?"

Even though Brian really appeared before him, the ancient black dragon was still unwilling to accept this cruel reality.

His huge body trembled slightly in anger, obviously shocked and angry at this incredible fact.

Brian just stood there quietly, staring at the ancient black dragon with his deep eyes, and said with a smile, "Are you surprised, Mr. Prometheus Tral, the dusk merchant?"

His voice was low and magnetic, and every word seemed to echo from an ancient cave. "I'm sorry to tell you that you are not mistaken. Everything you witnessed is real. That's why I came here."

Brian paused for a moment, his smile seemed to contain endless meaning, "My purpose for coming here is actually very simple. Not only do I want to skin you alive, but I also want to take away the wealth you have accumulated over hundreds of years. This wealth, for you and me, is a gift from fate, but also a fateful entanglement."

His tone became increasingly cruel. "If you know what's best for your time, just hand over your treasure. I might even consider giving you a quick ending. Otherwise, I will peel off your dragon scales piece by piece, pull out your dragon tendons, and break all your bones. I will let you die slowly in endless pain and wailing like a mollusk."

Brian raised his head, his eyes seemed to be able to see through all illusions, "I am a humble spellcaster. I am very familiar with how to torture ancient dragons like you."

Having said that, his hands were not idle. He was secretly preparing powerful spells. If the black dragon had any flaws, Brian would never miss the opportunity to give it a fatal blow.

"How dare you, a mortal who doesn't know his own limitations, threaten me!"

Brian's words were as sharp as a blade. The ancient black dragon narrowed his eyes, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

He wondered in his heart, who could have given this ant-like courage to speak such arrogant words in front of him? Did he want to die or not live.

After saying that, he opened his bloody mouth without hesitation.

In an instant, the air in the cave suddenly solidified and time also stagnated.

The huge mouth opened, as if the abyss had just appeared, as if foreshadowing destruction and rebirth.

Then, a powerful acid gushed out from the black dragon's mouth, like a volcanic eruption, hot and turbulent, with destructive power, turning into a raging torrent and sweeping towards Brian.

The strong acid is like the kiss of death. Wherever it passes, everything turns to nothing. The air is filled with a pungent sour smell that is suffocating.

This strong acid is not only a liquid that corrodes everything, but also a symbol of the black dragon's power accumulated over thousands of years.

It was powerful, like a raging wave, sweeping through every inch of space and corroding everything in the cave.

Rocks, minerals, and everything else seem so fragile in the face of this destructive force.

In a flash, this huge cave became riddled with holes due to the corrosion of strong acid, as if a doomsday atmosphere had been created.

The walls collapsed, and the rubble rolled down, interweaving with the torrent of strong acid into a chaos. (End of this chapter)