Light Fortress-Chapter 1424 - 184: Limit Breakthrough (Part 3)

So now he can confidently draw a conclusion.

The Red Dragon Envoy is actually a hidden Fourth-order Transcender!

The Source Tower has placed him at the top of the envoys and wrongly publicized his strength... In fact, Red Dragon is comparable to Jia Wei and Lu Zhe, super formidable individuals!

Gu Shen is a bit bewildered.

If Red Dragon is truly a Fourth-order Transcender, then this battle between himself and him is not worth fighting at all—

Even if he has a breakthrough, he would only be crushed!

Previously in West Cave, he watched the entire scene of Jia Wei’s brutal defeat of the Vermilion Bird... The Fourth-order boundary is akin to a chasm! In the eyes of a fully committed "Fourth-order Transcender," the Fourth-order Transcendent who has comprehended one domain and two domains are essentially the same!

The Fourth-order Transcender can easily defeat them!

"So..."

Gu Shen suddenly realizes something: "Red Dragon is deliberately restraining... He’s pressuring me; he wants me to have a breakthrough?!"

From beginning to end, Red Dragon has not fought seriously.

The combat prowess he showcases depends on himself—

As strong as he is.

Red Dragon is just slightly stronger than him!

So at the start, Red Dragon’s short sword thrust that broke through his Sixth-order Source Armor defense was really a warning to him, putting him in a life-and-death situation while giving him a ray of hope, ultimately successfully compelling him to have a breakthrough!

The purpose of doing this is solely one thing...

Gu Shen suddenly withdrew the iron scale illusions in the sky, and Red Dragon’s sword force also stopped accordingly. The unsheathed long sword ultimately missed by a foot, the sword energy slicing through the void, grazing Gu Shen’s shoulder, shattering an ancient tree in the distance.

The entire barrier suddenly restored to tranquility.

At this moment, it is truly tranquil because the battlefield of the two has already reached the ground... And in this area, all Beast Spirits that entered were slaughtered to death.

"Why stop fighting?"

Red Dragon raised his eyebrows, with a faint smile at the corners of his lips.

"..."

Gu Shen stared at the diverted sword blade; at this moment, his thoughts were confirmed once again.

If it were the enemy of the Source Tower.

Then this strike wouldn’t deviate.

"This was the ’meeting gift’ you gave me... The breakthrough gift..."

Gu Shen stared into Red Dragon’s eyes, extending the back of his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his lips: "You weren’t here to kill me; from the start, you just wanted to help me have a breakthrough?"

"Swoosh—"

Red Dragon habitually spun a knife flourish, then slowly sheathed both blades.

As soon as Gu Shen spoke, he knew the battle was over.

"Do you not like this meeting gift?"

Red Dragon smiled and said: "Haven’t you been seeking a life-and-death battle that allows you to have a breakthrough? On this island, there won’t be a better opportunity than this."

Gu Shen remained silent.

He knew Red Dragon was telling the truth...

He originally imagined his opponent to be the Vermilion Bird, but if he really engaged in a life-and-death duel with the Vermilion Bird, it was likely to spawn many other troubles.

Such as the "Nanli Token," and also other envoys from the Source Tower who might come to aid at any time—

At least there wouldn’t be such a serene barrier.

The Vermilion Bird would not possess the strength "just a little stronger than himself," combined with a "full murderous aura" of oppression.

As for seeking other Fourth-order Transcenders, it’s impossible.

Fighting against Lu Zhe, there’s never a chance for a breakthrough.

Fighting against Jia Wei...

The Gu Shen in the Deep Sea Eighth Layer could be killed.

As for the "Jiadi Saint" who just arrived at Sangzhou Cave, he is of the same type as Jia Wei.

With this view, looking across the Sangzhou Cave and the Five Continents, only Red Dragon is truly the best choice for his breakthrough—most importantly, he willingly plays this role.

There were several moments when Gu Shen truly thought he would die.

"I... don’t understand."

Gu Shen took a deep breath, stabilizing his emotions.

Looking at Red Dragon, he said slowly: "I don’t understand why you’re doing this."