"This is bad. Really bad." Dash's eyes looked at the rushing backs of the three gluttons. Without even inviting the other two Thagdas, they just left on their own, sprinting towards the location of the Golden Palace eager to find what's behind the delicious smell.
"I can't use the last remaining blue fire in me to dissolve the poison or I end up nothing for my last stand. Or At least, I should bring some even in my death. But right now, with the outstanding speed of these two, I doubt I can get them with my current state."
Without any doubt, Dash knew that they are after the fishmen hiding deep in the Golden Cave just behind the Golden Palace. With his suspicions going stronger, Dash decided to ignore the two Thagdas facing him and sprinted towards the Golden Palace all while injuring the poison slowly eating in his system.
"Where do you think you are going?" The fourth-born Thagda was the first to react at Dash's action. In a flash, he managed to block the giant turtle's way and sent a barrage of sizable poison darts from his tail spikes which also grows almost instantly.
SHUK~
SHUK~
SHUK~
CLANG~
CLANG~
CLANG~
Dash unhesitantly used his shells to block the poison darts and continued charging forward without a single delay.
"You think it is easy to avoid me?" The fourth-born exclaimed in hatred. It is one for the turtle to defend against him, but to completely ignore him, especially in front of his fifth brother, as if he doesn't exist greatly pierced to his overwhelming pride. After all, he is still half a dragon.
I am a Thagda! I am an Elemental and as well as a Dragon. My poison is capable of destroying every single cell of any Dragon tribe! And you want to ignore my mere presence? I have enough!
"Dodge this!"
SHUUUUUU~
Just as Dash was about to cross against the fourth-born, the latter suddenly exploded in pure black mist. A kind of mist that was incredibly black as if a squid taint. Strong enough to absorb light, not letting him see what's behind. It was the most potent poison mist that a Thagda can produce, and the fourth-born is preparing to give his all against the turtle.
"Darn it! Not this mist again!" Dash came to a quick stop trying to avoid the sudden release of the poisonous mist. With its pitch dark color alone, it represented the immeasurable amount of poison it contains. Not to mention the poison he has contacted from his wounds that caused his sight to blur slightly and his speed to drop slowly. If not for his Lord of the water realm essence, he would have been dead ever since the first contact with the poison. Dash must find a way to get out of here fast before his body finally collapse! No matter what, he must save his people!
Although they have no idea that they are actually facing the current Lord of the water realm, they have to admit that the turtle is indeed one of a kind. With its transforming ability and various elemental skills, it is more than enough for them to give their respect. But the Thagdas are here to hunt the half-breed. Anyone on their way is bound for nothing but utter destruction.
ROOOOOOAR!
WATER BLAST!
In retaliation, Dash inhaled deeply before releasing another terrifying water blast the shoots a powerful water torrent. However, just as before, he felt another tingling sensation and Dash immediately stopped his attack just to evade on the other side.
SHUKK!
A large dark thorn sprouted at the place where Dash was standing just a few seconds ago. If not for his extraordinary senses and reflex, he would have been barbecued just now.
"Not bad. Not bad for a turtle. I think you really did deserve the name of Flash Turtle. You run like a flash despite your huge size. I think I should call you that in respect of your capability" The Fifth born revealed himself from hiding under the sand. His sneak attack has missed despite the containment of the black mist so there was no more reason for him to continue hiding.
"What did you say?" Dash suddenly spoke in unexplainable seriousness.
"I said, you deserve to be called Flash turtle." The fifth born spoke as he stood in the center of the dark mist. The fourth born is nowhere to be found. It seems he has hidden as well preparing for another sneak attack.
"What did you call me again?" Dash asked again. This time, his eyes are hidden in dark seriousness.
"Are you deaf? I said you are a stupid flash turtle! You should be proud that I acknowledge your strength unlike the other stupid fishes in this stupid la-" Just before the fifth born could finish his words, a huge water blast suddenly assaulted him out of nowhere, sending him flying to the distance.
Consecutively, Dash spun like crazy while spewing water blasts from every corner. In an instant, the pitch dark mist was cleared, revealing a flying and injured fourth born who just was about to jump in for a sneak attack. The sudden spin of Dash's water blast got him off-guard and he was sent quite a distance.
SWOOOOOOOONG~
Thank's to their overwhelming defense as a Dragon, both the fifth and fourth born managed to survive the sudden blow of the water blast. Just as the fifth born was about to land after being sent away by the powerful torrent, the image of the small turtle just appeared above his face. It was as small as a little child's palm. It's little beak opened up to speak some cute words. Time slowed down between them as the little turtle's eyes revealed an unexpected fury.
"They call me... Overwhelming. Mighty. Grand. DASH!"
~SWOOOOM!
Suddenly, the little turtle transformed back to its gigantic form and gave the fifth born the heaviest and strongest stomp of his life while incorporating the natural power of the Lord of the water realm.
SLAMMM!~~
The overwhelming weight and might of Dash's stomp sent massive dust waves and vibrations everywhere, eventually creating a small mushroom cloud made of grounded rocks and dust.
It created a massive crater that would become a future testament for Dash's overwhelming power.