Time slowly passed.
In the blink of an eye, nearly three months had gone by.
.....
Within the Dragon Nest.
Udi had just finished a Banquet and slowly opened his eyes to look at the panel.
[Udi: Biological Level 4, Professional Level None.] (Length 4.71m)
[Life Force: 7.17]
[Current Banquet Level: Level 6]
[Banquet Cooldown Time: Thirty days]
"A powerful force is surging within my body..."
Udi silently felt the terrifying power surging within his Dragon Body and couldn't help but grin.
The smile was extremely hideous.
With the accumulation and enhancement of Level 6 Banquet, Udi's appearance was gradually distinguishing from traditional Black Dragons.
The outer skin around the roots of Black Dragon Horns and the cheekbones would gradually degrade with age, resembling a skeleton, which is the main reason why Black Dragons are also known as Skeleton Dragons.
And their Dragon Wings are not considered broad relative to their size.
This is because the flight ability of Black Dragons does not completely rely on Dragon Wings; they use Talent Magic to fly, while the Dragon Wings assist them, making their flight more agile and faster.
Among the Five-Colored Evil Dragons, only the Red Dragon has incredibly wide Dragon Wings, powerful enough to support themselves soaring through the sky solely by the force of their wings.
And now Udi, at a young age, possesses a pair of large black Dragon Wings with a wingspan near ten meters.
The well-developed muscles at the base of the Dragon Wings alone provide enough power to support Udi's flight without using the Magic-like Skill.
Besides, the scales on Udi's cheeks remain full, completely unlike the unsightly skeletal face of a Black Dragon, resembling a Red Dragon stained black.
Not to mention the short and stout neck, and the second pair of Dragon Horns just emerging on his head.....
A very handsome, very domineering feeling.
Anyway, Udi is very satisfied with his current image.
However.... the distinctive appearance and unusual growth rate have gradually made the Black Dragon Maiden start seeing Udi in a less favorable light.
The most evident behavior is that when he was newly born, she would specifically throw the caught prey in front of Udi.
Yet the last time, the Black Dragon Maiden tossed the captured prey towards Heloise and Brook before leisurely retreating deep into the Dragon Nest to sleep.
Clearly, the Black Dragon Maiden is cautious of Udi's abnormal growth speed.
Among Evil Dragons, familial affection is thin, compounded by a strong desire to control territory and wealth, so most Evil Dragons won't allow another threatening colleague in their Dragon Nest or territory.
"Seems a bit awkward." Reflecting on the Black Dragon Maiden's attitude these days, Udi couldn't help but murmur.
However, he can't stop enhancing his power just because the Black Dragon Maiden finds him displeasing, right?
The power he controls is the most critical, Udi deeply understands this principle.
After pondering for a moment, Udi shook his head indifferently,
"Whatever, let it be. Anyway, with my growth speed, I'll soon have the capability to survive in the wild."
Although it can't be as stable as now, at least he is confident Udi can save his own life.
If a peril truly emerges, he can bet on diving underground, hiding for three to five months, ingesting soil to stack Banquets.
Then, when adequately powerful, he would reemerge and counterattack.
Although this method is a bit humiliating, victory justifies it.
Shaking off his numerous trains of thought, Udi turned his gaze toward Heloise and Brook sleeping by the swamp.
The Dragon Bodies of these two little ones still seemed feeble, barely reaching three meters in length, with hardly any muscles, and a pair of small Dragon Wings.
However, their aura faintly reached Level 2.
Indicating that these two little creatures have made progress in their power enhancement.
Biological Level just stepping into Level 2 for the Black Dragon Chick, although not yet matching the adult Wind Wolf previously hunted by Udi, they could barely survive under the claws of a Level 3 Demon adult Wind Wolf.
"Not bad, keep growing, later on, your big brother's food will depend on you." Udi was satisfactorily pleased with the growth speed of his younger brother and sister.
Although Udi always mocked Heloise and Brook's thin frames and weak powers, compared to other Black Dragon Chicks of the same age, they are actually above average.
This could be related to Udi occasionally 'training' them out of boredom.
Adding to that, Udi sometimes fed them some blood and meat from Low-Level Demons.
Well, there may be one other reason..... The two little dragons can put aside their pride, whether hungry or not, frequently eating black soil and stone.
Consuming more soil and stones has resulted in their bones and scales being noticeably harder compared to Black Dragon Chicks of the same age.
Udi habitually glanced toward the Black Dragon Maiden deep in the Dragon Nest.
The faint glimmer of gold and silver coins and gemstones tempted him somewhat.
If he devoured the Black Dragon Maiden's treasure at Banquet initiation.....
The enhancement he'd receive would surely be immense!
This was an instinctual hint.
Udi analyzed this instinct briefly, finding that when facing Magic Gemstones, this instinct was strongest, more intense than swallowing the Level 6 Demon Swamp Black Water Python.
Followed by Magic Armor and Magic Greatsword.
Then Magic Gold Coins and Silver Coins.
Lastly ordinary Gold Coins and Silver Coins, and ordinary Gemstones.
As for other shiny junk, in Udi's instinct, it's merely slightly better than the dirt and stone, just worthless garbage.
This ability's discovery brought Udi unexpected joy, as now he felt he wouldn't miss valuable treasures thanks to this skill.
Though giant Dragons are naturally adept at treasure hunting.
"It's time to set out for the hunt." Udi stopped his restless thoughts, turned his head towards the nest's passage, and slowly disappeared into the Dragon Nest.
This time out, it isn't just a hunt to fill his stomach.
The Black Dragon Maiden's attitude raised a sense of crisis within him; he has to prepare in advance for being driven out of the Dragon Nest.
That is..... finding a foothold.
.....
"The site the Black Dragon Maiden chose for nesting lies between the inner and outer regions of the Dark Forest, with a Rotten Swamp spanning several dozen square kilometers here."
Upon filling his stomach, Udi flapped his Dragon Wings, landing atop a giant tree over fifty meters high, gazing distantly at his surroundings.
Amidst an endless black dense forest, a massive 'ugly scar' was situated.
The enormity of the Rotten Swamp might involve the Black Dragon Maiden's power.
The Black Dragon's passive ability 'Corruption Domain' can transform the soil into a swamp, typically awakening during adolescence.
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