Before entering the Primitive Forest, Leon transformed into his human form.
There was no helping it; the body of the Red Dragon was simply too massive, indeed inconvenient for wandering freely in the Primitive Forest, unless he would walk while destroying, conveniently burning down the forest with a blast of fire.
Moreover, the identity of the Red Dragon was too distinctive, as the arrogant tyrant stood out wherever he went, heaven knows how eye-catching, making it impossible to settle down.
Leon had left the desert not to cause a commotion but for a quiet cultivation, aiming to reach Foundation Establishment without drawing attention, and his inconspicuous human form was relatively suitable for that.
