Read Novel Full Chapter 319: For You
Chapter 319: For You
Rumble!
The Fire Dragon River began to rumble violently as the enormous fish finally surfaced.
Its body was long and serpentine, stretching nearly ten meters.
Its head was unmistakably that of a dragon. Crimson-gold scales covered its body, while a pair of enormous fins spread out like majestic wings.
If not for its unmistakable fish-like characteristics, Richard would have believed it was a true dragon—the long eastern dragon from Earth’s legends.
ROAR!
It let out a thunderous roar and immediately tried to dive back into the river.
Despite its immense strength, it showed no intention of attacking. Like any ordinary fish, its only instinct was to escape the hook.
"This isn’t the Fire Dragon Fish Emperor," someone exclaimed.
"Then... is this the legendary Fire Dragon Fish Ancestor?" a younger Spirit asked in disbelief.
"How could a human possibly catch the Ancestor?"
"It depends on the depth of one’s power."
"Does that mean this human’s power is unmatched? I’ve heard that countless geniuses in the past—even famous Grand Sovereigns before reaching that realm—tried to catch the Fire Dragon Fish Ancestor, yet none of them succeeded."
"..."
The moment everyone confirmed it was truly the legendary Fire Dragon Fish Ancestor, the entire area erupted into chaos.
Stone Sun Elder didn’t even blink.
His eyes were filled with naked greed as he stared at the fish.
Yet his greed was restrained by reason.
This wasn’t a place where he could simply take what he wanted.
The Sun Spirit Kingdom might have been the strongest kingdom, but he was only an Elder—not one of its Ancestors.
Whoosh!
Before he could think any further, a red-haired woman wearing a silver tiara appeared.
Her beauty and elegance captivated everyone present, yet no one dared show the slightest disrespect because of the overwhelming aura surrounding her.
Stone Sun Elder instinctively took a step backward upon seeing her.
"Richard, I’ll catch it. Pull once more and send it into the air," the Fire Spirit Queen said.
Otherwise, they might fail.
And if they failed...
Even the Fire Spirit Queen would cry.
The fish lived within her own territory, yet even she had never been able to obtain it.
Had she possessed it during the previous era, she might have become a Grand Sovereign herself.
"Alright!"
Richard gave the rod one powerful yank.
The enormous fish was immediately launched into the air.
Whoosh!
The Fire Spirit Queen moved like a flash.
Her hand closed around the fish in a single motion.
The moment she caught it, the fish became completely powerless, unable to struggle any longer.
With another swift movement, she sealed it inside a massive cage.
"You should eat it now. Swallow it whole," the Fire Spirit Queen urged.
"Your Majesty, you should eat it instead. I don’t need it," Richard answered calmly.
The uproar instantly fell into complete silence.
Everyone wore expressions of utter disbelief.
The Fire Spirit Queen was exceptionally skilled at controlling her emotions, yet even she couldn’t hide the shock and confusion on her face.
What... had Richard just said?
She could tell he was still slightly affected by the alcohol.
Even so, considering Richard’s intelligence, there was no way he would casually give away something so priceless without understanding its value.
"Richard... do you know what this fish is?" the Fire Spirit Queen asked, glancing at Damian.
She suspected Damian might not have explained anything, causing Richard to mistake it for an ordinary fish.
"If you eat it, there’s a chance your Fire Affinity will surpass ninety percent. Fire is also one of your strongest elements," she continued.
"I know."
Richard nodded calmly.
Once again, everyone froze with their mouths hanging open.
He knew...
Yet he still intended to give it to the Fire Spirit Queen.
(Your Majesty, it’s already useless to me. My Fire Affinity has already surpassed ninety percent. I can tell immediately that this Fire Dragon Fish won’t improve it any further.)
Richard explained through voice transmission.
The Fire Spirit Queen’s eyes widened slightly.
"Your Majesty, too many people are watching. There are probably already countless opportunists on their way here. You can’t afford to waste any time," Richard said.
(I owe you this debt.)
The Fire Spirit Queen replied.
She understood.
The Fire Dragon Fish couldn’t remain exposed any longer.
If Richard truly had no use for it, then there was no better person to consume it than herself.
If even she refused...
Once news spread, her kingdom would only attract even more enemies.
Her emotions became so complicated that even she couldn’t describe them.
She reached for the fish once more.
The enormous creature rapidly shrank until it fit within the palm of her hand.
In the end, it became nothing more than a tiny crimson light that drifted gently between her lips.
(There’s no need to feel indebted. It’s my responsibility to give you something.)
Richard replied with a faint smile.
The Fire Spirit Queen felt awkward once again.
Everyone knew they were communicating through voice transmission, but no one could guess what they were saying.
After seeing the fish disappear into the Queen’s mouth, all they could do was watch closely, waiting to witness its effects.
After all...
The Fire Dragon Fish Ancestor itself was merely a legend.
Naturally, its effects were equally legendary.
No one truly knew what would happen.
Yet...
Nothing happened.
The Fire Spirit Queen looked exactly the same.
There wasn’t the slightest visible change.
No mysterious light erupted from her body.
Even Richard was surprised by the complete lack of reaction.
However...
A few moments later, he—and every powerful Magus with keen perception—felt an overwhelming pressure radiating from the Fire Spirit Queen.
It was vastly stronger than before.
(Richard... with this added to my foundation, I’ve essentially reached the peak of Ancient Sovereign Tier 3.)
The Fire Spirit Queen spoke again.
Even her own voice sounded as though she found it difficult to believe.
Among Ancient Sovereigns, each Tier wasn’t defined by cultivation realm.
It represented combat power born from an increasingly profound foundation.
That increase had nothing to do with Aether.
It was purely the evolution of one’s own existence.
Once someone became an Ancient Sovereign, their Aether could no longer increase.
An individual who had already possessed extraordinary strength as a Peak Ruler could immediately be regarded as an Ancient Sovereign Tier 2 upon advancing—just like the Fire Spirit Queen.
She had later pushed herself to the peak of Tier 2.
And now...
She possessed the combat power of a Peak Ancient Sovereign Tier 3.
It was an enormous leap in strength.