In the Shadow of the Dragon: Isekai Adventure

The ground trembled beneath their feet as Li Ran, the Darkmoon Dragon Princess, and Nina arrived at the heart of the Cloudveil Mines.

There, a colossal dragon lay coiled amidst heaps of bones and shattered armor, the remains of adventurers and miners who had met a gruesome fate.

Its glistening metallic scales reflected the dim torchlight, forming a nearly impenetrable armor, while its piercing golden eyes gleamed with ancient malice.

"It's even tougher than I imagined." Li Ran's grip on his Void-Cleaving Blade tightened.

The Darkmoon Dragon Princess raised her hand, dark energy swirling around her fingertips. "Then let's stop imagining and start fighting."

She unleashed a storm of shadows, marking the beginning of the battle.

Clashing Against the Dragon

The Inferno's Wrath

With a deafening roar, the dragon reared its head and exhaled a devastating torrent of fire.

The entire cavern lit up in a sea of flames, the sheer heat melting the remnants of old mining equipment.

Li Ran reacted instantly—vanishing in a blur of movement.

"Spatial Rift Slash!"

With a single cut, space itself distorted, splitting the wave of fire in half, sending embers scattering harmlessly to the side.

Meanwhile, the Darkmoon Dragon Princess raised her staff.

"Moonshadow Veil."

A dark barrier expanded, absorbing what remained of the blazing inferno, protecting them from being incinerated.

The Dragon's Tail Strike

The dragon, realizing its breath attack failed, twisted its body, sending its tail whipping through the air at terrifying speed.

CRASH! The cavern shook as the tail smashed into a rock wall, sending shockwaves through the ground.

Li Ran barely evaded with a well-timed phantom step, narrowly avoiding being crushed.

However, Nina wasn't as quick.

As the tail came rushing back, about to slam into her—

Dark chains burst from the ground.

"Abyssal Chains."

The Darkmoon Dragon Princess's magic wrapped around the dragon's tail, forcing it down, stopping the massive limb inches from crushing Nina.

"Move faster next time." The Princess smirked.

The Dragon's Claws

Roaring, the dragon lunged forward, its massive claws slicing through the air, aiming to tear Li Ran apart.

Li Ran countered with a flash of steel.

"Dimensional Severance!"

His sword carved through space itself, meeting the dragon's talons head-on.

Sparks erupted, the force of the collision sending Li Ran skidding backward, boots scraping against the stone floor.

The dragon, seemingly unharmed, leaped into the air, flaring its wings.

Aerial Assault

The cavern trembled as the dragon took flight, circling above them.

Then—

A storm of burning meteors rained down from its maw.

"Darkmoon Eclipse."

The Darkmoon Dragon Princess stretched her hands wide, summoning a black dome of energy, neutralizing the fiery barrage.

Li Ran, using the opening, leaped upward with an aerial spatial step.

With a reverse grip, he slashed straight at the dragon's wing joint—

But—

His blade barely left a scratch. The dragon's scales were too strong.

Finding the Weakness

"Its wings are reinforced—direct attacks won't work."

The Darkmoon Dragon Princess nodded. "Then we force it down."

Shadow tendrils lashed upward, gripping the dragon's limbs.

At the same time, Li Ran targeted a softer point—the underbelly!

"Void Rend Slash!"

The attack struck true—scoring a deep wound beneath its scales.

The dragon howled in pain, wings faltering.

With a heavy crash, it slammed into the ground.

Delivering the Finishing Blow

Now grounded, the dragon prepared one final, desperate attack.

Its throat glowed intensely—the flames gathering were enough to melt steel and stone alike.

"It's now or never."

Li Ran dashed forward at blinding speed, dodging the residual flames.

"Severing Boundaries—Final Form!"

With a single, decisive slash, he struck the exposed wound from earlier.

The force of the attack shattered the remaining defenses—piercing directly into its heart!

The dragon let out an agonized screech before collapsing.

The Glory of a Dragon Slayer

The cavern rumbled, dust and debris falling like rain.

The dragon lay motionless, its golden eyes dimmed, the once unstoppable beast now reduced to a lifeless husk.

Nina fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face.

"We did it… We actually did it!"

Her voice trembled with a mix of relief and triumph.

Li Ran exhaled, lowering his sword. "Yeah. It's over."

Or so they thought.

Forging the Fire Dragon Sword – The Birth of a Legend

From the dragon's core, Li Ran forged a weapon unlike any other.

The Fire Dragon Sword.

The Blade of Infernal Sovereignty

Forged from the dragon's heart and enchanted scales, the blade shimmered in hues of crimson and gold.

It emitted an eternal flame, refusing to be extinguished—even underwater.

The sword's enchantments allowed it to cut through magic itself, making it the bane of sorcerers and undead alike.

A hidden ability lay dormant—whenever the sword sensed a powerful opponent, it awakened, increasing its wielder's reflexes and attack power.

The Future Unfolds

Back in Carosso, the royal family and nobles showered them in praise.

Li Ran and the Darkmoon Dragon Princess were officially granted the title of "Dragon Slayers."

The Adventurers' Guild hosted a grand ceremony, awarding Li Ran the prestigious "Platinum Adventurer's Medal."

His fame spread not just among adventurers but to the military, noble courts, and beyond.

Yet—

As Li Ran gazed at his Fire Dragon Sword, he knew one truth.

This was only the beginning.

His plans were far from over.

For in this vast, dangerous world, greater threats awaited.

And Li Ran would be ready.