Chapter 441 Bronze Dragon King, Hellish God

High in the sky, the Red Iron Dragon flapped its wings and flew towards the Crimson Flame Royal City.

However, he had only rushed a short distance away and had not yet completely left the airspace where the previous battle had taken place when several dragon shadows flew down from the sky.

The leader was none other than the blue dragon Zoraia, whose entire body was covered in azure scales.

Following behind her were several dragons belonging to the Dominic clan.

The central region where Galos was attacked was within her jurisdiction, and previously, the spatial changes and fragmentation had a violent impact, affecting distant areas.

Sensing something amiss, Zolaya immediately led her elite troops to investigate.

Upon seeing Garos, Zolaya's gaze narrowed slightly. She noticed the numerous wounds on the red iron dragon's body, and the fluctuating dragon's might indicated that it had just experienced a fierce battle.

The dragons immediately swarmed around him, protecting the Red Iron Dragon Emperor in the center.

"Your Majesty, did you cause that commotion? Were you attacked?"

"Blue Dragon Zorahia asked with concern."

Red Iron Dragon nodded calmly.

"I encountered four legends of the Path of Scales; they ambushed me here."

He spoke succinctly, then turned his gaze to the blue dragon Zolaya and ordered in a deep voice, "Zolaya, once you return, immediately conduct a thorough investigation of your territory. If you find any suspected members of the Dragon Worship Cult lurking there, apprehend them immediately and interrogate them severely. You must dig out their roots."

Galos suspected that followers of the Path of Scales might already be lurking within the territory of his kingdom.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have attracted an ambush from four legendary powerhouses so soon after his founding ceremony.

Legendary figures hold a lofty position and rarely spend their time personally on trivial information gathering tasks.

The most likely scenario is that some lower-ranking members of the Dragon Worship Cult, who were lurking in the shadows, first noticed him, the King of the Wilderness, and then reported the information about him up the chain of command to higher-ranking core members of the cult. In addition, after he established his kingdom, his prestige spread rapidly, which ultimately led to this attack.

On the other side, Zoraya and the several Dominican dragons she brought were all suddenly startled.

Four legends from the Cult of Dragon Worship?!

No wonder he left so many scars on the king… Wait! Did the king mean he'd already taken care of those four legends?!

Thinking of this, the dragons' awe towards Garros instantly reached its peak.

Since it was an ambush, the other side must have had the advantage of terrain and made good preparations.

In this situation, the fact that the Red Iron Dragon Emperor was able to turn the tables and kill all of his opponents can only mean that the Red Iron Dragon Emperor's strength far exceeded the expectations of those who were ambushing him.

"My king, those cowardly insects of the Scaled Path dare to attack you; they are simply courting death!"

The blue dragon Zolaya lowered her beautiful head and replied, "Please rest assured, once I return to my territory, I will immediately launch a thorough investigation and will not let any lurking bugs escape."

Upon hearing this, Galos simply nodded slightly.

Without another word, he flapped his wings and continued flying towards the Crimson Flame Royal City. His massive dragon body soon turned into a black dot in the sky.

Not long after, at the summit of Gaoshan Longting.

Emperor Red Iron Dragon stood atop the highest platform, his sharp gaze slowly sweeping across the vast, boundless wilderness.

On the way back to the royal city, Garros had already informed Iron Dragon Sorog about the ambush he had encountered through a mental link, and also ordered him to pay close attention to the movements of the Dragon Cult and do his best to find out these cult members lurking in the shadows to prevent any potential trouble.

This task was primarily assigned to scout commander Russell.

"Looking back now, I realize that I overreacted and failed to remain calm and think things through."

After calming down from the fierce battle, Hong Tielong began to review the details of the fight, silently reflecting on his actions.

"Two legendary warlocks are indeed difficult to control, but I should at least try to leave one legendary warrior alive. Perhaps I can extract some information about the Dragon Cult from him."

He shook his head regretfully.

His past experience of being ambushed and nearly losing his life when he was weak has given him some stress response to such events.

Moreover, at the very beginning of the battle, his Flame Domain was instantly shattered by the opponent, which made him feel a strong sense of danger and alarm bells went off in his mind, so he took the most swift measures.

But in reality, he overestimated the enemy.

The breaking of the Blazing Domain was largely due to the special effects of that legendary weapon.

Moreover, aside from this powerful effect, the legendary weapon's performance in other aspects is actually quite average.

When Garros withstood the heavy control effects and launched a fierce counterattack, the human legend who faced his sharp edge only managed to leave a cut on his claws before being crushed to death.

They are pitifully weak.

The performances of the other legends were also quite similar.

The bald giant, who prided himself on his defense, was as fragile as paper in front of Galos, who had activated his full combat mode. He was smashed to pieces with a single impact.

The mind mage's mental attacks were almost completely negated by his Iron Heart and Mad Fire.

However, the pain amplified by the mind sorcerer's domain did have some effect on Garos.

—This made him even more excited.

Of the four legends, only the Dimensional Sorcerer Malcolm caused Garros some trouble and considerable damage, but that was all. The Dimensional Sorcerer's final blow, after exhausting his energy, did indeed severely injure him, but he failed to unleash his Dragon Orb.

"The legendary traits that the four of them possess, even if combined, probably don't equal the number I have alone."

"However, it's not that they are too weak, but that I am too strong."

He seemed to be deep in thought.

To be fair, the combination of a mind mage and a dimensional mage is enough to render an ordinary legendary mage immobile, leaving them only able to passively take hits. With the addition of two warrior-type legendary mages and weapons that counter the target's area of ​​effect, they can likely finish off the target in a very short time.

Their ambush setup was actually quite sophisticated.

Unfortunately, they encountered Garus.

Possessing dual domains, up to twelve legendary traits, and numerous combat forms... Garus's apparent level is only 21, but his true combat performance has far exceeded what this level should be.

"This ambush did not pose a real threat to my life, but it did expose some of my current weaknesses."

Galos checked for omissions and filled in the gaps, thinking silently to himself.

"Perception... My perception attribute is now lagging behind the growth rate of other attributes such as strength and defense."

"After activating Star Appearance, it does provide me with a powerful sensory boost in combat, but in non-combat situations, such as when I was ambushed, I was unable to anticipate or detect the formation of a spatial blockade in time."

"I need to find a way to improve my basic perception attributes."

"Ideally, one should cultivate legendary traits specific to perception or insight."

Galos established the direction for his next effort.

"Being able to detect hidden dangers in advance is just as important as having strong combat skills."

“I have noticed the threat that my Dragon Worship Cult may pose, the potential retaliation from the neighboring Kingdom of Theo, the possible reprisals from the Bronze Dragon Ciano lineage, and... the gaze that god may cast upon me again at any time.”

"The dangers lurking behind me are no small matter."

Thinking about these potential threats, Galos couldn't help but feel a little heavy-hearted.

As time went by, he did indeed become stronger and stronger, gradually standing on the world stage. However, in this process of continuous climbing, he inevitably came into contact with beings at a higher level, and unprecedented new challenges appeared before him.

He still cannot let his guard down.

"And that lucky charm."

Galos narrowed his eyes, recalling the information he had previously obtained from the Kingdom of Lorthen.

Aria, the Good Fortune Messenger, is a Lorthorn and a level 23 priestess.

She was born into the world with divine blessing and has lived amidst countless flowers and praises since childhood. It seems that she was especially favored by fate. Before she was even ten years old, she was recruited by the Church of the Goddess of Fortune. After that, she rose through the ranks without ever encountering any setbacks and is now the youngest legendary bishop in the church.

She is skilled in both weather and summoning magic.

As for the specific legendary domains and characteristics she possesses, the intelligence report states "unknown".

As for why the Kingdom of Lorthen was willing to divulge information about one of its own legends... the reason is quite simple.

The major churches that believe in God are inherently incompatible with the royal rule of various countries.

When the Kingdom of Lorthen was engulfed in war and on the verge of collapse, not a single legendary figure from the church system stepped forward.

They did not fight for their country.

In other words, when they choose to become members of the church and offer their faith and loyalty to a certain deity, their primary identity is no longer that of a citizen of a country, but rather that of a servant of God.

For the high-ranking rulers of the Kingdom of Lorthen, these church legends were never their own people.

On the other hand, at certain times, the existence of certain churches and the doctrines they preach are conducive to maintaining social stability and the rule of the kingdom. Moreover, there is indeed a supreme deity in this world, which makes it impossible for the kingdom to be too harsh or deliberately suppress the church when dealing with its relationship with the church.

Therefore, a delicate relationship of competition and cooperation often exists between the kingdom and the church.

"Sorog".

Galos stopped pondering and directly called upon his blood relatives in his heart.

"exist."

Iron Dragon Sorog's voice came through the mind link immediately.

After a moment's thought, Garos said, "Send a formal invitation to the Church of the Goddess of Fortune in the name of the Kingdom of Aura."

"The content should state that we hope to establish a cooperative relationship with your church and discuss matters in detail in certain areas."

"Given that we have met the Good Fortune Messenger Aliya once before and are not strangers to each other, we have specially invited her to visit our Kingdom of Aura as an envoy."

Upon hearing this, Iron Dragon Sorog said, "The Good Fortune Messenger took Valhalla from us."

“Back then we were weak and couldn’t stop her, but now that we’ve grown strong and established our own kingdom, would she dare to set foot on our territory?”

Hong Tielong sneered and said, "Don't forget her personality."

"In her view, it was only right that she took Valhalla. She didn't think there was anything wrong with what she did, and might even have felt that it was a gift to us."

"This person's arrogance is even greater than that of many dragons."

Iron Dragon Sorog nodded slowly, indicating his agreement.

Out of caution, he thought for a moment and said, "If a person favored by the gods were to have an accident on our kingdom's territory, even if it is just an accident, it could very likely cause a lot of trouble afterward."

Have you thought this through?

Hong Tielong said, "Let's first extend a formal invitation to her and see how she responds and whether she dares to come. Once she's on our territory, we'll act accordingly and make a final decision based on the specific circumstances."

Back then, the Messenger of Good Fortune, relying on his own power, took away the Hall of Heroes, which the tribe had been excavating for a long time.

The law of the jungle prevails, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Wilderness creatures adhere to this set of rules.

If the roles were reversed, Garros knew he wouldn't give up the legendary item he'd practically gotten for free.

The difference is that if he takes something and isn't caught red-handed, he won't appear like Aliya, putting on a high and mighty act and giving a lecture.

Galus was rational and always acted based on self-interest, rarely acting on impulse.

Therefore, in his consideration, if the Messenger of Good Fortune were willing to voluntarily return the Hall of Heroes and provide him with compensation sufficient to satisfy him, then he could let bygones be bygones.

However, judging from the arrogance and sense of superiority that the lucky messenger initially displayed.

She is unlikely to be willing to lower her noble head and make such a concession.

As for Galus, he could not tolerate his own interests being harmed without any response.

If we choose to tolerate things today and fail to protect our own rights, we may lose even more tomorrow, which will send a signal to the outside world that we are weak and easily bullied.

"Okay, I understand."

"I will make preparations immediately and send a suitable envoy to the southern hinterland to present a letter of credence to the Church of the Goddess of Fortune, formally inviting that lucky envoy to come and discuss cooperation matters."

Sorog confirmed the instructions.

After speaking, Tie Long seemed to remember something and added, "There's one more thing. Regarding your counterattack and the killing of four legendary figures of the Scale Path, should this be kept secret? Or..."

Galos shook his head slightly.

"There's no need to keep it a secret; just let things take their natural course."

The kingdom is newly established and its foundation is still shallow. It needs some sufficiently shocking deeds to enhance its prestige and deter those lurking snakes, insects, and rodents.

Galos will not actively publicize this matter, as it would be too ostentatious, but he also does not intend to deliberately suppress the news.

Allowing the facts to spread naturally will actually have the best effect.

After a brief exchange, he concluded the spiritual connection.

call!

Hong Tielong took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly, and finally exhaled a hot breath.

All those chaotic and complicated thoughts—past grievances, present challenges, and future anxieties—were temporarily banished from his mind with that long, drawn-out breath.

No matter what storms the future may bring, constantly becoming stronger is always the most effective way to cope with all challenges.

He will take a short rest to heal his injuries, and then he will once again focus wholeheartedly on strengthening himself.

Time continued to flow by as always.

Not long after, news that Emperor Ignas had been ambushed by four legendary warriors in the wilderness while inspecting his territory, but had single-handedly killed them all, spread like wildfire across the wilderness, reaching ten by one and a hundred by ten, at an astonishing speed.

The nation had just been established and had already achieved such a feat.

The prestige of this king of the wilderness grew daily, and his influence in the southern kingdoms deepened.

The emperor's strength was the kingdom's most solid pillar, which greatly rallied the people and consolidated the newly established regime.

Externally, any force that harbors ambitions or hostile intentions towards the Kingdom of Aura will have to carefully consider the consequences of being an enemy of the Kingdom of Aura.

In a way, the Kingdom of Aura is a bond to this Red Iron Dragon Emperor.

One day, if the Kingdom of Aura is completely destroyed, the legendary Red Iron Dragon will become unrestrained and free from all burdens.

Perhaps his own development will be affected by the destruction of the kingdom, but he will inevitably become more terrifying, and all his enemies will be unable to eat or sleep in fear.

At the same time, the power of the Red Iron Dragon Emperor also stirred the nerves of some long-established powers and hidden entities.

Fear and apprehension often breed deeper hostility and more meticulous scheming. This dazzling reputation will inevitably bring other storms to Emperor Red Iron Dragon and his kingdom.

at the same time.

The Dragon's Domain is an extremely deep abyss that even light cannot reach.

A massive dragon body, covered in ancient and weathered battle marks, seemingly cast from dark bronze, sits quietly in the very center of the abyss, blending into the surrounding darkness and cold.

This is none other than Sheffield, the bronze dragon king who rules over storms and seas.

He was not asleep; his azure dragon eyes were only slightly closed, his breathing even and long, as he listened intently to the silent whispers from the entire sea.

However, amidst the whispers of the sea today, another familiar voice was mingled in.

A deep, hoarse voice, yet imbued with love and intimacy, resonated deep within the Bronze Dragon King's vast and boundless heart, like the gentlest flow of water.

"Sheffield, king of storms and seas, my child... are you resigned to this?"

Upon hearing this, the Bronze Dragon King's massive body tensed for a moment.

He didn't open his eyes immediately; instead, he used his strong will to build a barrier in his heart to keep away temptations.

"Get out, Tiamat."

"Your foul voice is unworthy to defile my domain."

The Bronze Dragon King's will, like the pressure of deep sea water, surged toward the source of the sound with the force of a raging torrent.

"Hehehe..." The low laughter was like a leech, not only did it not disappear, but it continued to linger. "Look at yourself, Sheffield, and look at this raging dragon domain that you rule."

"You will forever be shrouded in the golden radiance of the Eternal Radiance Dragon Realm."

As he spoke, his voice suddenly became sharp and shrill.

"You and he are both Dragon Kings, so why does he sit high in the clouds, wielding the power of arbitration and revered by all dragons? While you can only guard this abyss, protecting the perilous depths that the Eternal Radiance Dragon Domain is unwilling to touch?"

"Your descendants will die a gruesome death."

"And with just a word from him, he can protect the murderer who killed your offspring."

"Is this the order and glory you seek?"

Is this the fairness and justice you want?

Sheffield suddenly opened his dragon eyes, and a storm gathered in his azure pupils, instantly turning the surrounding ocean currents into a violent and turbulent surge.

"shut up!"

"Siano was misled by you and has only himself to blame, for violating the ironclad rules of the Dragon Clan!"

"The judgment of the Eternal Dragon King is based on facts and law. How dare you, an evil god, spread rumors and distort the truth?"

His roar caused violent tremors in the deep sea, a merciless rebuke.

Due to the influence of certain dimensional rules, it is not a simple matter for gods to descend to the mortal realm. Therefore, powerful dragon kings in the material world are often not afraid of gods.

"Facts? Law?"

"That's nothing more than a tool used by rulers to embellish their own will, Sheffield. What flows in your veins is not just the blood of a bronze dragon... Can you really be so willing to grovel beneath other dragons?"

The trace of dragon blood that Siano possessed came from the Bronze Dragon King.

His lineage inherently possesses a trace of dragon hybrid blood, though it is not outwardly apparent.

"That trace of dragon blood is like a drop of water in the ocean."

Do you think I would care?

The Bronze Dragon King chuckled.

Why deceive yourself?

"If you don't care, do you think the other dragon kings don't care either? Heh, why is it you who has to take on the most difficult and tiring task, instead of the other dragon kings?"

The voice, sweet as honey, continued, “Come into my arms, Sheffield, my child.”

“Kill the weakened Golden Dragon King and take his place. Then, you, Sheffield, will write a new order.”

Sheffield let out a deafening dragon roar that shook the entire abyss.

"wishful thinking!"

He rebuked, "I, Sheffield, uphold the will of the storm and protect the order of the dragons. How could I possibly collude with you! Go back to your Bathor hell! If you dare to desecrate my will again, I will unleash the full power of my raging waves to banish all your minions from this world!"

His refusal was firm and unequivocal.

"Hehe...hehehehe..."

Tiamat's laughter faded into the distance. "You will change, Sheffield. When justice repeatedly relegates you to a lower position, when glory cannot soothe your grievances, you will need me."

"My lost child, my embrace will always be open to you."

At this point, the evil whispers finally dissipated, and the deep sea returned to its former tranquility, with only the ocean currents still churning tirelessly.

However, Sheffield could not remain completely calm.

His enormous dragon body slowly coiled up, his azure dragon eyes gazing at the bottom of the abyss, his gaze deep and complex.

Golden Dragon King…Siano…Red Iron Dragon…and the future vision depicted by that voice…

He firmly refused.

Yes, the Bronze Dragon King held firm to his will, but undeniably, he also harbored a trace of resentment.

He was angry because the voice hit some of his sore spots.

"I have guarded the abyss for the Dragon Realm for thousands of years, yet I cannot earn the genuine love and respect of my own kind."

“My descendant, Siano, was misled and acted rashly, but his original intention was not for personal gain, but to fight for the honor of the Metal Dragon Clan…”

In the endless darkness and silence, Sheffield murmured to himself.

"Now, he is nailed to the pillar of shame of the dragon race, despised by his own kind. Ha, is the judgment of the Eternal Radiance Dragon King truly completely just?"

The seeds of doubt and resentment had already taken root in the heart of the Bronze Dragon King.

Meanwhile, in Hell, the Immortal Dragon Queen let out a cacophony of laughter.

On the planet Bernardo, she has a dragon offspring whom she greatly favors, but due to the influence of the Platinum Dragon God, he gradually deviates from his original intentions, and she will surely repay him tenfold.

Siano was just a starting point.

She has a deeper scheme regarding the metal dragons here.

Besides, the Red Iron Dragon, who caught her attention when he killed his father and whom she grew increasingly fond of, and the Scale Path, whose members are spread across many worlds, will also eventually belong to her and worship her.

The five-headed evil god weaves a giant web of conspiracy in hell, laughing as he gradually pulls it in.

(End of this chapter)