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...Why has this fellow become more and more like a bandit?
The Thunderflame Emperor Dragon shook its head, "Roar! All right, I'm going into hibernation."
But there is one more thing to do before hibernation.
With heavy steps, the Thunderflame Emperor Dragon crossed the palace to the Lava Lake behind it, its massive body stirring up rolling waves of scorching magma to come before the purple Dragon Egg.
Because it was stuck at the peak of the eighth level, it had accumulated a lot of 'energy' in its body, enough to share a portion of Essence Blood with the Dragon Egg without affecting its upcoming breakthrough.
Buzz! The moment the Thunderflame Emperor Dragon gently held the Dragon Egg in its hand, the egg vibrated with a humming sound, conveying a faint sense of joy and happiness.
"Roar! Eat," it growled.
The low growl coincided with the gathering of pure Life Energy from within the Thunderflame Emperor Dragon, greedily absorbed by the purple Dragon Egg.