Naruto Bond

As the smoke slowly dissipated like a veil, the doomsday-like scene on the battlefield gradually became clear in front of Lu Fei and Naruto. The towering body of the Ryota Dragon King, which was originally as majestic as a mountain, still stood in the same place, but at this moment, it was no longer as arrogant as it was. The rock armor on its body, which was once indestructible, like a barrier of God cast by the earth, was now broken into pieces. Huge stones fell off from it and hit the ground with a dull sound. Every piece of broken stone seemed to tell the cruelty of this battle.

The neck, which was once the core of the power of the Rādhāra Dragon King, now flickered with a faint light like a candle in the wind. The light flickered, as if it was making a final struggle with the power that was about to dissipate, and it seemed to be sending a signal of unwillingness to the world.

Lu Fei and Naruto supported each other and struggled to get up from the wounded ground. Their clothes were ragged and bloodstained, and every movement was accompanied by excruciating pain. Lu Fei's arms and legs were covered with multiple abrasions and burns, and those wounds were still bleeding, mixed with the dust on his body, making him look miserable. But his eyes were still as sharp as an eagle, staring at the Dragon King Ruotu. Although the Thunder Flame Sword in his hand no longer shone with the dazzling light it had before, the source power flowing on the sword was like an undercurrent, ready to burst out with amazing power when danger came.

Naruto was not much better. There were several cuts on his face from the attack of the Dragon King, and his hair was messy. His body seemed a little weak due to the excessive use of chakra, but there was no sign of retreat in his eyes. The unyielding flame burned in his bright eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky. He frowned slightly, his eyes locked tightly on the Dragon King, and his heart was full of vigilance against this powerful creature.

"Is it still alive?" Naruto asked softly, and the voice was particularly clear in the silence of the battlefield. There was a hint of nervousness in his words, and this nervousness was not the fear of death, but the worry about the unknown. They all knew how powerful the Rudra Dragon King was. If it still had the strength to fight back, they would face another life-and-death battle.

Lu Fei did not answer immediately. His brows furrowed even more tightly, and his eyes were as sharp as torches, not missing any movement from the Ruotu Dragon King. "Not sure, but we can't take it lightly." His voice was low and hoarse, as if he squeezed out these words from between his teeth. After saying that, he subconsciously tightened his grip on the Thunder Flame Sword. The rough texture on the hilt made him more focused. Under his guidance, the source of power emitted a faint halo around the sword. It was a silent warning, and also their last resort in the face of the unknown.

Just as they were concentrating on watching the Ruotu Dragon King, the body of this huge creature suddenly trembled slightly as if it had been electrocuted. This subtle movement, like a stone thrown into a calm lake in this quiet atmosphere, instantly aroused Lu Fei and Naruto's high alert. Their nerves instantly tensed up, and their muscles subconsciously contracted, preparing for a possible attack.

The eyes of the Ryota Dragon King that were originally tightly closed slowly opened. The eyes that once burned with anger and violent flames have now become dim. The light in those eyes is like an ancient painting eroded by time, with the bright colors faded, leaving only endless fatigue and helplessness. It looked at Lu Fei and Naruto, and a low roar came from the depths of its throat. The roar was no longer the deafening and intimidating roar before, but a kind of vicissitudes and unwillingness of the wail, as if telling the endless regrets in its long life.

Lu Fei and Naruto immediately tensed up, their bodies like fully drawn bowstrings, once again getting into fighting stances. Lu Fei held the Thunder Flame Sword horizontally in front of him, his legs slightly apart, his knees slightly bent, his entire center of gravity lowered, ready to dodge and attack at any time. His eyes were fixed on every move of the Ruota Dragon King, his eyes full of vigilance and determination, like a warrior guarding the last line of defense.

Naruto was no exception. He quickly formed hand seals. Although his body was tired and his movements were a little slow, his eyes were still firm. His chakra surged in his body, ready to use the countermeasures at the first time. His feet slid slightly on the ground, adjusting the best fighting position, and formed a mutually echoing defensive formation with Lu Fei. They knew that at this critical moment, any negligence could lead to fatal consequences.

However, to their surprise, the Ruotu Dragon King did not launch an attack. It just stood there quietly, slowly lowering its head. With this action, the earth force that was originally surging on its body began to weaken rapidly, like a tide receding. After losing the support of the earth force, the surrounding rocks fell from its body one after another, like autumn leaves falling down. Every rock that fell was like dismantling an ancient and mysterious statue, symbolizing that the once extremely powerful power of the Ruotu Dragon King was gradually dissipating.

"It seems to have given up the fight." Naruto said, with a hint of surprise and confusion in his tone. He slightly relaxed the seal in his hand, but his eyes still did not move away from the Ryota Dragon King. His heart was filled with complex emotions. For this once powerful enemy, he did not feel the joy of victory, but instead had an inexplicable feeling of regret.

Lu Fei nodded, and there was a hint of surprise in his eyes, but more of it was caution. "Perhaps our attack made it realize our determination and strength. But we still have to be careful in case it has any tricks." His voice was still low, and every word seemed to be carefully considered. He knew that in this situation, he could not be fooled by appearances and had to remain vigilant until he was completely sure it was safe.

They approached the Ruota Dragon King cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution, as if they were walking through a minefield full of traps. Their eyes scanned back and forth between the Ruota Dragon King and the surrounding environment, not missing any corner that might hide danger. The air around them seemed to freeze, and only the sound of their light footsteps echoed in the silent battlefield.

When they came to the front of the Rādhāra Dragon King, they could clearly feel the very weak breath of the Rādhāra Dragon King. The Rādhāra Dragon King's huge head was drooping, like a collapsed mountain. There was a complex light flashing in its eyes, an expression that was a mixture of regret, relief and thinking, as if it was reviewing its long life, and making the final decision for the future.

"Why... do you want to fight me?" The voice of the Dragon King Ruotu was low and hoarse. It seemed to come from the ancient abyss, carrying the vicissitudes of time and endless fatigue. Every syllable trembled slightly in the air, like a candle in the wind, which could go out at any time.

Lu Fei looked at the Ruota Dragon King. There was no fear or hostility in his eyes, only determination and justice. "Because you threaten the peace and tranquility of this continent. We must stop you." His voice was steady and powerful, and every word seemed to be reading out a mission, a belief that he would do anything to protect.

The Rādhāra Dragon King was silent for a moment, and that moment of silence seemed to span a thousand years. Then, it slowly said: "I was once the guardian of this continent, but the passage of time made me lose my mind and was controlled by anger and hatred. Now, I see your courage and determination, and I know I was wrong." Its words were full of regret, a deep remorse for its past actions, like a lost soul finding a ray of light in the darkness.

Naruto felt a little sympathy when he heard what King Ruota said. He looked at the huge and somewhat lonely body of King Ruota, and a trace of pity flashed in his eyes. "So what are you going to do now?" His voice was very soft, with a kind of inquiry and concern, as if he was talking to an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life.

The dragon king sighed, and that sigh was like a breeze blowing through the ancient forest, carrying an indescribable sadness. "I will return to my sleeping place and regain my sanity and mission. I hope you can continue to protect this continent and make it always full of peace and vitality." After saying this, the dragon king's body began to gradually become empty, and the outline of the originally solid body became blurred, like a painting washed by rain. Its power merged into the earth like a trickle, and the surrounding land seemed to be rejuvenated after absorbing these powers. The mountains and forests that were originally devastated by the battle began to grow again, the broken trees sprouted tender green buds, and colorful flowers grew on the torn land. The dried-up rivers also began to flow again, and the clear river water flashed golden light under the sunlight, as if the blood of the earth was reviving again.

Lu Fei and Naruto looked at the place where King Rudra disappeared, their hearts filled with emotion.