"I think this is very useful," Zoe said.

These metal fragments formed after the golden iron binding the jaw of the giant dragon shattered.

Back in the dueling arena, before Li Ang passed out, he felt these fragments were quite mysterious.

"Is there anything else?" Li Ang asked.

Zoe took out a few more pieces.

"I kept the ones that looked better, and stored the rest away."

Li Ang took a fragment; its texture and touch were intriguing.

Feeling it was not entirely smooth, with some friction, yet the surface felt very dense.

It retained a lightness that made it easy to throw, while having the necessary weight, offering a subtle sense of substance, sitting stably in the palm without feeling too light to grasp.

Rather than metal, it felt more like stone.

Moreover, after fracturing, they underwent deformation; instead of retaining jagged sharp edges, they became rounded, as if polished or melted.

The pieces Zoe presented all looked like golden pebbles.

Since they resembled stones, they were treasured by a little cat fond of collecting beautiful stones.

Li Ang realized the situation he noticed earlier was not accidental.

That was, at the center of these golden iron fragments, complete profound runes were inscribed. The shattering of the dragon's bindings didn't tear the runes but broke according to their units.

It was unclear whether the binding of golden iron intentionally preserved the runes when shattered, or if the runes' power preserved themselves.

[Refined Source Essence Crystal·Flame]

[Fragment of "Refined Source Steel Block." The Refined Source Steel Block is an ultimate material refined by Divine People after collecting creation materials and using runes to encompass the Four Major Elements in a cycle formation. It closely imitates the supreme object infused with Creator God's power, "Divine Crimson Gold," thus exuding a slight crimson hue. After refining, when the Source Essence crumbles, the elements exist separately upon it, reducing power, though still high-quality material.]

[Tier: 8]

[Attributes: Unbreakable, stores High-tier Fire Spirit]

[Purpose: Equipment Creation [Treasure Level], Alchemy, Casting Materials, Energy Source Core, Domain Construction...]

From its purpose, these fragments are on par with Purest Star Crystal in terms of material grade.

Li Ang noticed that the attributes of Refined Source Essence Crystal included both the Four Elements and Light and Dark Elements. The differentiation in attributes is likely determined by the runes left upon them.

"Store them well,"

Li Ang smiled at the young girl, "Maybe you can use them when repairing your Wind Breath Sword."

Zoe's eyes sparkled, nodding happily.

No one expected such a find from summoning Bahamut.

Considering the dragon's size, when its bindings shattered, there should've been hundreds or thousands of such fragments. But due to its immense power, the magic emitted during the breaking burned many pieces, of which Zoe managed to collect eleven.

Farin propped her chin, "Alas, I was hoping to keep a piece of the Dragon Factor,"

In theory, the Dragon Factor should be Li Ang's reward, Farin initially planned to exchange other materials, but now that couldn't happen.

"Oh well, on your ship, perhaps there's still a chance to witness the emergence of beings at Bahamut's level, not entirely a loss."

Li Ang addressed Bahamut again.

"Do you think that giant dragon reached the Legendary Realm?"

He asked based on Bahamut's stats.

At a stage like Li Ang's, where one is at the Legendary realm tier 10, there's generally some idea, even if he's never seen a true legendary powerhouse.

This time, the Crimson Demon alongside Bahamut could be considered closest to legendary.

To be precise, it should've been legendary, but for certain reasons, reduced by one tier.

The demon suffered from "transcendence seal," leading its Combat Wisdom to decline, whereas its Physical Strength fell short, even its outrageous Magic Power Dimension Conduit wasn't tier 10.

The difference between legendary and tier 9 is fundamental, akin to how tier 9 involves dimension utilization, but tier 8, no matter how adept with Pure Magic Material, is far exceeded in intensity.

"No."

Farin answered with certainty.

"Though Bahamut's Dragon Factor is thicker compared to esteemed Dragon Gods, which caused my initial loss of composure upon first sight. The magnificent dragon body holds power enough to pierce dimensions, yet I did not sense a legendary power within it, after all, that's at a level equal to Divine Spirits."

Li Ang nodded.

Farin's insight corroborated his thoughts.

Bahamut was in a unique state.

Whether from its stats that didn't reflect its Combat Wisdom tier or the story-filled servant notes, it was evident.

The aspects of Energy Source and Physical Strength were described as a "power fall" reality.

Since Li Ang could see its stats, he had complete information unknown to others.

The panel provided by the system, though powerful, often holds key insights that see through reality at a glance, but ultimately lifeless, unresponsive to inquiry.

From Li Ang's perspective, that might dragon "Bahamut" seemed to be... a shell?

But this involved too much speculation, and he could only guess, with no further conversation.

Glancing at Zoe, she held a teacup, attempting to taste the tea. It was her first time encountering such a beverage.

Although Li Ang found the tea leaves provided by Elaphia exceptionally fragrant, the little cat smacked her lips, showing no hint of perceiving its deliciousness.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.