Transmigrating into a dragon clan experimental subject, is that even possible?

He strode forward, his footsteps echoing in the silent darkness, each step feeling as if he were walking on empty air. The air was thick with a suffocating atmosphere, as if countless cold eyes were watching him, but he remained steadfast. Only one thought occupied his mind: to keep going, to complete the trial, and to reunite with his teammates.

The light drew closer until Lu Mingfei passed through a thin, misty barrier, and his vision suddenly opened up. A vast battlefield unfolded before him, the surrounding sky blood-red, dark clouds hanging low, as if ready to unleash a torrent of lightning at any moment. Shouts and the clanging of metal filled the air from all directions, as if countless warriors were locked in battle.

Lu Mingfei looked around and found himself in the center of the battlefield. His gaze was fixed on Chu Zihang not far away. The emerald green flames of the Dragon Cutter danced in his hand, each strike carrying a sharp killing intent, cleaving the charging enemy in two.

"Chu Zihang!" Lu Mingfei shouted.

Chu Zihang turned to look at him, his brows furrowing slightly: "You passed."

"Of course." Lu Mingfei forced a smile, hurried a few steps to meet Chu Zihang, and asked, "Where are the others? Caesar and Tian?"

Chu Zihang said in a deep voice, "Caesar is drawing the enemy's attention on the other side, while Tian is searching for the core of the trial. They both need time."

Before he could finish speaking, a deafening dragon roar suddenly echoed in the sky. Lu Mingfei looked up and saw a huge dragon shadow emerge from the dark clouds. Its black scales reflected a blood-red light, and when its wings were spread, they blotted out the sky, its oppressive aura suffocating.

“This is a projection of Nidhogg’s will.” Chu Zihang gripped the Dragon Cutter tightly, his eyes blazing. “The final form of the trial.”

"You mean... this thing is the big boss?" Lu Mingfei's voice trembled slightly, and his heart raced.

“That’s right.” Chu Zihang’s tone was cold. “And it will only get stronger.”

The dragon let out a low roar, and the surrounding air instantly condensed into countless ice spikes, shooting towards them from all directions. Chu Zihang acted decisively, unleashing a fiery barrier with his Dragon Cleaver, melting away all the oncoming ice spikes.

"Mingfei, cover me!" Chu Zihang roared, took a step, and rushed towards the giant dragon like lightning.

"Cover?" Lu Mingfei cursed inwardly as he watched Chu Zihang rush out. The blue light on his short knife flashed slightly, and he gritted his teeth and followed.

The dragon opened its blood-red maw, unleashing a blue dragon breath that hurtled towards Chu Zihang. The breath was filled with destructive power, even corroding the ground into deep cracks. Chu Zihang swiftly dodged, his Dragon Slash aimed directly at the dragon's eye, flames streaking across the sky like meteors.

But the dragon merely flapped its wings, and Chu Zihang's flames were extinguished by the powerful airflow. Its eyes held disdain, as if mocking these insignificant challengers.

"Its defense is too strong!" Lu Mingfei gasped for breath, dodging the oncoming ice spikes. He tried to stab the dragon's flank with his short sword, but was repelled by an invisible force. His arm was numb from the shock, and he could barely hold his weapon.

"We must find its weakness!" Chu Zihang said coldly, his eyes fixed on the dragon's movements. "Its core power is concentrated in the heart of its chest."

"Chest? You think it'll just stand there obediently and let us hit it?" Lu Mingfei couldn't help but complain.

"No." Chu Zihang's tone remained calm, but a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "So we have to force it to reveal a weakness."

Chu Zihang's Dragon Cleaver ignited again. His eyes were like torches, and his voice was deep but firm: "Mingfei, this time I will be responsible for attracting attention from the front. You find an opportunity and strike directly at the core."

Lu Mingfei took a deep breath and gripped the short knife tightly: "Fine, I'll consider it a debt I owe you."

Chu Zihang didn't respond, but charged straight at the dragon. His flames clashed fiercely with the dragon's breath in mid-air, the intense heat distorting the air itself. At the same time, Lu Mingfei circled around to the side of the dragon, his gaze fixed on the core area that was faintly shimmering with blue light.

"Now!" Chu Zihang roared, and the Dragon Cleaver unleashed a dazzling burst of flames, temporarily suppressing the dragon's movements.

Lu Mingfei gritted his teeth and seized the opportunity to leap up, his short sword aimed directly at the dragon's chest. His movements were swift and decisive; blue runes erupted from the short sword, colliding with the dragon's core energy to create a dazzling light.

"It's done!" Lu Mingfei shouted.

The dragon let out a deafening roar, causing the entire training ground to tremble. Its body began to disintegrate, and blue light spots scattered in the air.

At that moment, Tian's voice came through the communication: "The core of the trial has been found. The trial termination mechanism will be triggered soon. Prepare to evacuate!"

Lu Mingfei collapsed to the ground, his body soaked in sweat. He gasped for breath, looked up at the collapsing phantom of the giant dragon, and murmured, "This time I'm really about to lose my life."

Chu Zihang walked to his side, sheathed the Dragon Cutter, and said calmly, "The next trial will be more difficult. Be prepared."

"Could it get any harder?" Lu Mingfei looked utterly hopeless, but still managed to stand up with difficulty. "Fine, I don't have any other choice anyway."

Tian's figure approached from afar, with Caesar close behind. Caesar smiled and said, "Not bad, Mingfei, your performance this time was quite impressive."

"Come on." Lu Mingfei rolled his eyes at him, his tone tinged with weariness. "I just hope there won't be so many high-intensity battles like this next time."

Tian glanced at the crumbling trial grounds and calmly said, "We still have twelve trials to complete. Let's go, time waits for no one."

The four exchanged a glance, and despite their exhaustion, they stepped forward simultaneously. The trial had only just begun, and their battle was far from over.

As the trial grounds completely collapsed, the four were enveloped in blue runic light, once again experiencing that familiar feeling of spatial distortion. In the darkness, their consciousness briefly blurred, and the next second, when the light dissipated, they found themselves in a completely different place.

All around was a gray, desolate urban ruin. Broken high-rises lay buried in the dust, and deep cracks ran through the streets. The air was thick with the smell of decay and desolation. The sky above was dark and gloomy, without a ray of light, and only whispers from somewhere echoed in my ears.

"Is this the scene for the next trial?" Caesar looked around, raising an eyebrow. "It looks even more oppressive than the previous battlefield."

Tian raised his rune gun and scanned his surroundings. Complex rune fluctuations flickered on the screen. He said in a low voice, "This is the Trial Grounds of 'Lies and Deceit.' The rules of the trial will become more complicated, because this is Nidhogg's ultimate test of wit and judgment."

"Lies and tricks?" Lu Mingfei frowned. "That sounds complicated. What should we do, expose the liars or become the liars ourselves?"

Tian's gaze swept over him, his tone steady: "The essence of the trial is to discern lies, utilize lies, and control the situation through them. A king who cannot understand lies is incomplete."

Chu Zihang calmly looked into the distance and asked in a low voice, "Will we be separated again?"

Tian nodded: "According to the trial records, this level is a personal mental challenge. You will be randomly scattered to different areas, each facing a different situation, and you will have to complete the objective independently."

Lu Mingfei raised his hand with a wry smile: "Can I state upfront that I am absolutely not good at these complicated riddles?"

Caesar smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "It's okay, Mingfei, we're not expecting you to get through this anyway."

"That's very comforting, thank you!" Lu Mingfei rolled his eyes.

Just then, a deep bell tolled from the ruins. The sound seemed to emanate from the depths of the earth, causing the ground to tremble slightly. Immediately afterward, a majestic and deep voice echoed in the air: "Welcome to the testing ground of 'lies and deceit,' mortal. Here there are no fixed rules, only one goal—to find the hidden truth."

"Find the hidden truth?" Lu Mingfei muttered to himself. "This is even more difficult than the Dragon Shadow incident last time."

The bell rang again, and blue runic light flickered beneath the four people's feet, enveloping them in their own individual barriers. Caesar smiled and waved, "Good luck, Mingfei, don't keep us waiting outside too long."

"I should be the one saying that!" Before Lu Mingfei could retort, the rune light flashed suddenly, and his vision was completely swallowed up.

When Lu Mingfei regained consciousness, he found himself standing on an unfamiliar street. This place was completely different from the ruins he had been in before. The buildings on both sides of the street were intact, brightly lit, and bustling with pedestrians, as if he had returned to a prosperous city. But there was an eerie atmosphere in the air, and everyone wore a deliberate smile that sent chills down his spine.