193: Chapter 209 Even if it's a huge gamble, I'm willing to take it!
"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—"
Under the burning of the Black Dragon Flame, the black mist lingering atop the Nightmare Black Mist Bomb was continuously incinerated into nothingness.
Under these circumstances, the power of the Nightmare Black Mist Bomb finally began to gradually weaken!
"I'll help too!"
Witnessing the scene before her, Su Muxue also unhesitatingly unleashed her own secret technique!
Ice Fox Breath!
Although she only possessed the strength of the Late Stage Beast King Level, she still wanted to do her part in this situation!
The frigid frost breath immediately spewed forth from the mouth of the Nine-Tailed Ice Fox!
In an instant, the four energies—Atomic Breath, Black Dragon Flame, Nightmare Black Mist Bomb, and Ice Fox Breath—mixed together, clashing against one another before completely exploding!
"Boom!!"
Accompanied by a thunderous roar...
Violent energy immediately rippled out in all directions!
As for the center of the explosion, a massive crater was blasted directly into the ground!
Despite barely managing to withstand this strike from the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile, Lin Yuan's expression remained somewhat grim.
After all, this was merely the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's first attack, yet it had already depleted the energy within the energy storage crystal.
Furthermore, this strike hadn't been blocked by Lin Yuan alone; it was the combined strength of himself, Su Muxue, and the Little Black Dragon.
One could only imagine how terrifying the strength of this Nightmare Dragon Crocodile truly was.
Just then, Song Lan's voice suddenly rang in Lin Yuan's ear.
"Lin Yuan, it seems this monster's target isn't you."
Hearing this, Lin Yuan was momentarily stunned, then immediately looked toward the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile.
During the previous battle, Lin Yuan had been entirely focused on how to withstand the opponent's assault.
It wasn't until now, with Song Lan's reminder, that Lin Yuan noticed the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's gaze had unknowingly shifted from him to that Black Young Dragon!
No, that's not right!
To be precise, this Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's gaze had been fixed on the Little Black Dragon all along!
It was only because the Little Black Dragon had been perched on his shoulder at the beginning that Lin Yuan felt the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile was constantly watching him!
Moreover, the Dragon Crocodile before them did indeed seem to share some similarities with this Little Black Dragon.
Realizing this, Wang Jinze couldn't help but say, "Lin Yuan, you didn't happen to kidnap its cub, did you?"
After Wang Jinze spoke, everyone's expressions couldn't help but turn a bit strange.
Put that way, it really did seem like a possibility.
In that case, would this Nightmare Dragon Crocodile choose to let them go if they just returned this black dragon cub to it?
Although Wang Jinze and Su Muxue both liked this Little Black Dragon, their lives were at stake now.
However, Lin Yuan frowned and remained silent, because he felt that this matter wasn't as simple as they imagined.
He couldn't see a hint of affection in the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's eyes; there was only greed and desire, as if the Little Black Dragon before it was a rare delicacy!
Furthermore, only the head of this Nightmare Dragon Crocodile was that of a black dragon; its body was that of a giant crocodile!
From appearance alone, the Little Black Dragon's Bloodline purity was actually higher, whereas the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile before them looked more like a hybrid of a dragon and a crocodile!
How could a Dragon Crocodile with insufficient Bloodline purity give birth to a black dragon with higher Bloodline purity?
This clearly defied common sense!
Right then, the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile suddenly lunged, opening its massive maw filled with sharp teeth to snap at the Little Black Dragon in mid-air!
For the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile, this Black Young Dragon born from the Beast Emperor Crystal was its only hope of breaking through to the Beast Emperor Rank!
No matter what, it had to devour this black dragon!
Watching this scene, even Wang Jinze was dumbfounded and couldn't help but blurt out, "Holy crap, even a vicious tiger won't eat its cubs! What's wrong with this guy?!"
At this moment, everyone finally realized.
The Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's target was indeed the Little Black Dragon.
However, what it truly wanted to do wasn't to take it away, but to devour it!
Fortunately, perhaps due to its small size, the Little Black Dragon was not only extremely agile but also incredibly fast. Sensing the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's intent, its body instantly turned into an afterimage, dodging the snap with ease!
Moreover, while dodging, the Little Black Dragon also spat out several Black Dragon Flame Bullets in succession, shooting them toward the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's blood-red eyes!
It had to be said that the Little Black Dragon was quite clever. It knew that the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's defense was extremely formidable, and with its own strength, its attacks might not even be effective.
Therefore, it chose to attack the weakest point of the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's defense: its eyes!
The Nightmare Dragon Crocodile hadn't expected the Little Black Dragon to counterattack proactively. Caught off guard, its right eye was directly hit by several Black Dragon Flame Bullets!
"Skree!!"
The Nightmare Dragon Crocodile threw its head back and immediately let out a mournful cry!
The Little Black Dragon's attack had worked!
Seeing this, a flash of joy appeared in everyone's eyes!
Only Lin Yuan's expression remained incredibly solemn.
Because he knew that although the Little Black Dragon had indeed caused some damage to the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile, it was entirely because the opponent was unprepared.
Furthermore, this level of injury was by no means fatal.
Next, with the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile on guard, it would be difficult for the Little Black Dragon to succeed again.
Sure enough, just as Lin Yuan expected, after the successful strike, the Little Black Dragon immediately tried to follow up, spitting out over a dozen Black Flame Dragon Bullets toward the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's right eye!
But this time, a cold and contemptuous look flashed in the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile's eyes.
Following that, the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile opened its massive mouth and spat out a large cloud of black mist!
This cloud of black mist rapidly coalesced, forming a Black Mist Barrier that stood between it and the Little Black Dragon!
All the Black Flame Dragon Bullets were completely blocked by this Black Mist Barrier, vanishing like a stone dropped into the ocean without causing even a ripple!
In the next second, dozens of Black Mist Chains suddenly extended from the wall-like Black Mist Barrier, slithering like snakes and closing in on the Little Black Dragon's location with incredible speed!
Relying on its speed advantage, the Little Black Dragon maneuvered through the air, constantly dodging the Black Mist Chains that were trying to entwine it!
However, the number of Black Mist Chains extending from the Black Mist Barrier was constantly increasing, and the space left for the Little Black Dragon to dodge was being compressed!
Once the Little Black Dragon was restrained by these Black Mist Chains, only death would await it!
Furthermore, even if the Little Black Dragon died, the Nightmare Dragon Crocodile before them wouldn't necessarily let them go.
For a moment, everyone's gaze fell upon Lin Yuan.
Because they were all waiting for Lin Yuan to make a decision.
Wang Jinze whispered, "Lin Yuan, let's abandon Little Black and run. There's no other way. Even if we stay, we can't save it."
Although Wang Jinze was sentimental, he was also very rational.
He couldn't disregard the lives of everyone present for the sake of a monster cub they had only known for a few days.
Song Lan said in a low voice, "We can't escape. Given this monster's strength, how long do you think this Little Black Dragon can last?"
"Killing us would be as easy as flipping a hand for it. No matter how far we run, we'll be caught."
Although Wang Jinze knew that what Song Lan said was the truth, he still said unwillingly, "Even so, it's better than staying here and waiting for death, right?"
At the same time, Su Muxue silently walked to Lin Yuan's side.
Seeing Su Muxue, Lin Yuan finally spoke: "Are you afraid?"
"I'm not afraid."
Su Muxue shook her head and said seriously, "Maybe it's because I'm by your side, so I don't feel afraid."
Hearing this answer, Lin Yuan couldn't help but smile.
Unknowingly, Su Muxue had already come to see him as her pillar of support.
Then, Su Muxue spoke again: "I also said that I would protect you."
"Unfortunately, it seems there won't be another chance."
"However, no matter what decision you make, I will support you unconditionally."
"Even if we have to die, let's die together."
"We won't die."
Lin Yuan shook his head and said calmly.
In this situation, the dead end was clearly a foregone conclusion. Su Muxue didn't understand where Lin Yuan's confidence came from to be able to say such a thing.
But she still nodded and said, "I believe you."
As long as it was something Lin Yuan said, she would choose to believe it unconditionally.
Just then, the Little Black Dragon, which had been constantly dodging the Black Mist Chains, was finally forced into a corner!
Dozens of Black Mist Chains were all bound around its dragon body, completely restraining it so that no matter how it struggled, it couldn't move an inch!
"Awoo— Awoo—"
The Little Black Dragon turned its head with great difficulty, its pitch-black dragon eyes staring straight at Lin Yuan, eyes full of grievance as it let out continuous mournful cries.
Clearly, it also knew it was about to die, but until now, Lin Yuan had shown no intention of wanting to save it.
The Little Black Dragon's gaze was desperate and helpless, like a puppy abandoned by its owner.
Although Lin Yuan had never had a pet before, in his eyes, the Little Black Dragon was very much like a puppy.
As long as he waved his hand, it would run over proactively.
As long as he patted its head, it would proactively lift its head in enjoyment.
Even when you abandoned it, it would only look at you with pitiful and aggrieved eyes.
From the moment he met the Little Black Dragon's eyes, Lin Yuan had already made a decision.
He had to save it.
And not only save it, but Lin Yuan also wanted everyone to be safe and sound!
To be honest, Lin Yuan didn't know how high a price he would have to pay.
But the only thing he knew in his heart was... even if this was a huge gamble, he, Lin Yuan, was still willing!