Chapter 114: The Flight Attempt (Fifth Update, an Extra for Our Dear Genuine Readers)

Entering the sea, without the previous thousandfold amplification experienced during his breakthrough, Ji Yu felt a certain unease whenever he immersed himself now.

Although his water control ability had advanced to a higher level, it still lagged far behind the overwhelming power he had displayed during the thousandfold amplification phase.

This discomfort lingered briefly, but Ji Yu soon adapted.

Simultaneously, he guided the Amphibious Dragon deep beneath the ocean floor, then swiftly twisted its body, sending it rocketing back toward the surface at incredible speed.

A pair of blue, draconic horns appeared atop the Amphibious Dragon’s head, and a sudden rush of airflow engulfed its entire form.

Suddenly, while distant warships argued over the creature’s disappearance beneath the waves, the Amphibious Dragon burst forth from the sea once more.

Propelled by towering pillars of water, it leaped nearly three hundred meters into the air.

Then, under the watchful eyes of all the officers and soldiers aboard the fleet’s vessels, the Amphibious Dragon actually began to fly.

Yes, it truly took flight.

Its entire body twisted and coiled gracefully in the air, harnessing the strong upper atmosphere currents to maintain an upward lift around itself.

“Wow! Little Dragon is flying! We’re flying!”

The sudden flight instantly excited the previously quiet, reserved little girl.

Perhaps realizing her outburst was unladylike, she quickly covered her mouth.

Under the gaze of the Amphibious Dragon’s large, watchful eyes, the little girl cheekily stuck out her tongue at it.

After this playful gesture, she looked up admiringly and said, “Little Dragon, you’re really amazing. That huge ocean you made before was so scary.”

“If it had been any other child, they would have cried, but I wasn’t afraid at all because I knew it was you, Little Dragon, who made it.”

As she spoke, the girl seemed to ponder something further, then added with a hint of worry:

“You’re already so big now, maybe I can’t call you Little Dragon anymore. What should I call you then?”

The girl’s eyes showed a trace of distress.

But soon she dismissed the thought, pouting cutely, “No matter what, no matter how big you become, you’re always Little Dragon to me. I’ll keep calling you that, okay?”

“If you agree, blink twice; if not, blink once.”

The girl looked up at the Amphibious Dragon expectantly. Amused, Ji Yu immediately sent two blinks in response.

That simple gesture made the little girl’s eyes sparkle with amazement. She exclaimed,

“Ah! Little Dragon, you really understand me?”

“So amazing! So amazing!”

The girl’s excitement was so overwhelming it seemed she could barely contain her joy. Quickly, she added,

“Little Dragon, I really like you. Like, really, really like you.”

Hearing her childlike tone, Ji Yu couldn’t help but smile warmly.

Then—

Ah!

Suddenly, a chaotic gust of air erupted high above, and Ji Yu lost control for a moment. The Amphibious Dragon flailed wildly, plummeting rapidly toward the ocean surface.

Intermediate-level airflow manipulation was truly unreliable!

This was the only thought Ji Yu could muster as he watched the Amphibious Dragon fall into the sea.

After all, adapting to any new ability took time, and controlling a massive two-hundred-meter-plus body with intermediate-level airflow was no easy task.

The Amphibious Dragon’s weight was a significant challenge.

With favorable winds, it was manageable, but any irregular movement could easily cause it to ‘flip’ amid the ever-changing currents of high altitude.

Now, its plunge into the ocean was proof of that.

Watching the Dragon’s fall, many aboard the carrier fleet were taken aback.

“This Amphibious Dragon’s behavior is truly baffling.”

“In just a short while, it suddenly grew from just over fifty meters to more than two hundred meters, with significant changes in appearance.”

“Then it dived, suddenly flew, and now it’s falling again. It’s almost like a child’s whimsy—so unstable. Is this really a divine beast?”

Compared to the wise and steady Oak Spirit, the Amphibious Dragon’s image left many speechless.

Originally, they had planned to launch fighter jets to follow it, but the Dragon simply fell from the sky before they could act.

Even the fleet commander was at a loss.

“Perhaps this is the nature of a divine beast. Different levels of intelligence are understandable.”

“Enough. Whatever the case, let’s catch up quickly. We can’t let it slip away silently; we still have many questions to ask.”

“Yes, sir!”

At the commander’s order, the entire fleet surged toward the spot where the Amphibious Dragon had plunged into the sea.

Yet their pursuit was doomed from the start. Thanks to the Dragon’s advanced water camouflage, it was already heading toward the fleet’s left flank.

And with the fleet’s maximum speed barely exceeding thirty knots, they stood no chance of catching a creature capable of nearly five hundred kilometers per hour underwater.

Racing ahead, Ji Yu soon left the Francois fleet far behind.

Bypassing coastal cities and ports, he chose a deserted spot to suddenly burst from the sea’s surface.

Having gained initial experience, Ji Yu cautiously began gliding through the air.

No longer distracted by the little girl’s playfulness, he focused entirely on maintaining control over his overly heavy body, carefully avoiding chaotic air currents.

After flying nearly half an hour under this watery invisibility, the Amphibious Dragon finally descended near a forest.

Nearby, a fairly wide river ran through the area. Ji Yu guided the Dragon into the river and swiftly swam toward the little girl’s home.

Along the way, nothing remarkable disturbed the calm.

It wasn’t until they reached the familiar pasture river area that the surrounding silence remained unbroken.

Ji Yu and the little girl had been away for nearly seven hours, yet—

Around them was only vast, empty tranquility.

“Hasn’t a single person come looking for the little girl who’s been missing for almost seven hours?”

Ji Yu felt genuine concern for the child’s predicament.

He worried that something might happen to her as she grew, potentially triggering the Amphibious Dragon’s wrath.

But Ji Yu soon reasoned that the Francois Federation’s authorities would likely find her soon.

Reflecting further, he felt that with just a little help from the Amphibious Dragon, the girl’s life could naturally improve.

Though he wasn’t sure if this was the life she desired, at least with the Dragon by her side and no one daring to bully her, she should be safe.

If anything else occurred—

Then Ji Yu wouldn’t mind the Amphibious Dragon taking some drastic measures.

Under the little girl’s reluctant gaze, Ji Yu finally bid her farewell.

Shortly afterward, he logged off the game swiftly.