Chapter 484 Hermodian Dragonflight Messenger, Yet Another Dragon Kingdom (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Try using your magic to attack me."
"Among the mountains," Garus said to the white dragon Beskar.
Like most white dragons, this ancient white dragon embarked on the path of ice magic. However, in addition to ice magic, the white dragon Beskar is also a warrior dragon, but because he was not very diligent before, his level was not very high.
"good!"
Bescal readily agreed, then raised his head and roared like a dragon, beginning to construct the magic.
The dragon's voice was deep and penetrating, and its broad dragon wings were slightly spread, with wisps of cold air emanating from between the scales.
In an instant, dense elemental energy gathered around him, quickly solidified, and transformed into fist-sized, sharply defined magical ice crystals, each containing extremely compressed freezing air.
Bescal powerfully flapped his wings forward.
These powerful magical ice crystals emitted a piercing shriek as they swept towards the red iron dragon, leaving dangerous trails in the air.
Seeing this, Galos did not use his domain to defend himself.
He stared intently at the rapidly approaching magical ice crystals.
He then expanded the Flame Domain to its limit.
With his will, all the fire elemental energy within the domain was activated to the maximum extent.
The flames seemed to come alive, no longer a silently burning barrier, but transformed into countless dancing fire snakes and swirling fire vortexes, rushing, colliding, and burning wantonly.
Buzz buzz buzz!
The air distorted violently under the high temperature, emitting a low hum.
The fire element energy was so concentrated that it almost overflowed the area.
After Beskar's magical ice crystals entered the domain, they hadn't even reached twenty meters in front of Garos when they emitted a series of cracking sounds and completely disintegrated into a cold mist, which was then evaporated without a trace by the high temperature.
Then, Bescal did not stop, but continued to chant with his head held high, constructing more complex spells.
Ice Lance, Frost Nova, Polar Wind... He unleashed a barrage of spells of various shapes and sizes, some piercing straight through, some covering a wide area, and some continuously eroding, attacking the Red Iron Dragon from all angles.
As always, Galos did not use his domain for defense.
He is increasing the concentration and activity of fire element within the area through combustion, thereby squeezing out, displacing, and weakening other types of elemental energy.
In an environment dominated by pure fire, the foundation of other spell effects is severely shaken, and their power is naturally greatly reduced.
As for the results, they are quite obvious.
The essence of magic is the process of using the caster's own magical power and will to guide and reorganize various external energies, thereby forming a specific effect.
When fire element dominates in Garros's realm, other elements are driven out.
Spells that rely on other elements will have their stability and power reduced to the extreme.
As for fire magic... among Garos's extremely high resistances, fire resistance is second to none.
This is precisely the direction that Galos is currently conceiving for in-depth development of the Flame Domain.
Suppression focuses on suppressing the spell's effect, not the caster themselves.
Galos's thoughts drifted back more than once to the fierce battle in the Emerald Mountains.
Although Bosiva's all-out attack took his life, the ones who caused him the most trouble and restrained him the most in that battle were the two legendary spellcasters, the shapeshifter and the sorcerer.
Their magic does not aim for a fatal blow, but it is ever-evolving and unpredictable.
The spellcaster severely restricted him and depleted his power, creating the conditions for Bosiva's fatal blow.
This made him realize that spellcasters are still very difficult opponents in battles at the legendary level and even higher.
Their bodies are indeed fragile.
However, as long as there are reliable front-line units responsible for distraction and protection, they can construct a complete high-ring spell.
Therefore, even a legendary spellcaster of a slightly lower level can play a role that surpasses that of a high-level legendary warrior.
Therefore, Garus decided to target the spellcaster.
He is making adaptive changes and enhancements to his own fiery domain.
His current plan is to abandon the conventional effects of amplifying one's own forces or weakening the enemy, and instead focus on extreme enhancement.
When the fiery domain unfolds, it pushes all the concepts of combustion within the domain to their extreme.
This can maximally expel or destroy all other types of energy within the area except for fire, creating a magical desert and thus suppressing magical effects.
However, this is currently only a preliminary concept and a direction for practice.
Although Galus has been trying and has achieved some results, the actual implementation is far from simple.
The energy composition of the material world is complex and diverse. In addition to the four basic elemental energies, there are also more peculiar forms of energy such as light, darkness, positive, negative, and even spacetime.
The channels and mediums through which magic is performed also vary greatly.
If he wants to truly realize his vision of transforming the Blazing Domain into a magic-free zone, then the Blazing Flames within his domain must undergo some deeper evolution or qualitative change.
At this stage, his influence in the field is far from reaching that level.
It can only weaken the spell's effect to a certain extent, not completely suppress it.
However, this was not a big problem for Galus.
He has time, patience, and talent.
As long as he perseveres and is willing to invest his energy and time in this area, he believes that he will eventually achieve a substantial breakthrough on this path.
As for the other steel sector...
He hasn't decided on a specific direction for his career development yet.
Next, Red Iron Dragon continued sparring with Bescal, focusing on training and fine-tuning the suppressive properties of the Flame Domain.
The white dragon worked very hard, constantly trying different combinations of spells to attack.
Time slipped away quietly in focused meditation, the light in the sky gradually softened, and the orange-red sunset began to paint the western horizon, as dusk deepened.
The mountains cast long shadows, and the wind in the valley carried a chill.
Suddenly, Garus stopped all movement, and the jagged scales on his forehead furrowed slightly.
Almost at the same moment, the telepathic message from the amethyst dragon Yseramas suddenly resounded in his mind.
"Garos, be careful. A legendary kin is approaching at high speed. The target seems to be the royal city. The energy reaction is strong, carrying the aura of the ocean and storms."
Galos did not respond.
He simply raised his head and gazed at the sky.
At first, there was only an unnatural dark gray on the horizon.
But soon, the gray color rapidly spread and thickened, transforming into a layer of churning, dense dark clouds with unnaturally clear edges and countless silver snake-like arcs of electricity flickering and leaping within.
Dark clouds were moving across the sky at a speed far exceeding that of nature, heading straight towards the Crimson Flame Royal City.
Red Iron Dragon remained unfazed.
A majestic dragon aura surged from his body.
Lei Yun paused slightly, then changed direction, no longer heading towards the royal city, but instead traversing an arc and heading straight towards the mountainous region where Garos was located.
Extremely fast.
In just a few breaths, the lightning-streaked dark cloud appeared directly above Garus's head.
The clouds hung low, obscuring the glow of the setting sun and casting huge shadows that shrouded the mountains below in darkness. The lightning in the clouds was no longer faintly flashing, but became clearly visible, with arcs of electricity connecting to form a network.
Then, in the low-hanging clouds.
A colossal, deep blue figure slowly pushed aside the rolling dark clouds, revealing its form.
It was a blue dragon.
He was smaller than Garos, but much larger and more robust than the ancient white dragon Beskar.
His entire body was covered in azure scales, the edges of which were sharp as blades and gleamed with a cold luster. The scales were covered with far more intricate and deep battle marks than those of the white dragon Beskar and the amethyst dragon Yseramas, recording the traces of countless battles.
He has strong limbs and a streamlined body.
Arcs of electricity crackled along the edges of the enormous dragon wings, the patterns on the wing membranes resembled condensed thunderstorms, and rugged dragon horns extended from the tip of its nose, their tips wreathed in electric light.
The blue dragon has fully revealed itself.
His gaze instantly focused on the imposing and powerful red iron dragon.
Whoosh! The blue dragon folded its wings and descended towards the ground, the clouds behind it slowly dissipating to reveal a brilliant sunset.
He landed on the ground, about a hundred meters away from the red iron dragon, and looked at it carefully.
Red Iron Dragon didn't say much, but simply observed his fellow clansman quietly.
They stared at each other in silence for several breaths, the only sound being the low murmur of their breathing.
Finally, the blue dragon spoke first.
"The weight of the earth, the intensity of the flames, and... the cold, hard, and pure majesty of steel, the incredible form, the oppressive feeling far beyond what was rumored."
He paused slightly before accurately reciting the series of titles.
"You are the Emperor of this emerging kingdom, the Kingdom of Aura, the Crimson Star of Calamity, the Undying Dragon, the Conqueror and Ruler of the Wilderness, His Majesty Garos Ignas?"
His gaze remained fixed on the red iron dragon, not on the white dragon Beskar beside him.
Galos narrowed his eyes, his expression unreadable.
"Uninvited visitors should state their name and purpose before inquiring about the host."
The ancient blue dragon grinned, revealing teeth with tiny arcs of electricity constantly jumping between them.
"My name is Kel'Thuzad Helmod, an ancient dragon from the boiling sea deep within the endless ocean."
He gave his name and background, his tone becoming more solemn.
"This trip is on the joint orders of the three ancient dragons, the current leaders of the Helmod dragonflight, to travel across thousands of miles of turbulent waves and pay a special visit to the Red Iron Dragon Lord who has risen rapidly in recent years."
The blue dragon named Kel'Drogo spread his broad wings and then lowered his majestic head slightly towards Garros.
This is a gesture of respect among dragons.
“Garos Ignas, Your Majesty the Emperor of the Kingdom of Aura.”
"The Helmod Dragonflight of the Boiling Sea, in the name of the raging waves and thunder of the deep sea, extends its sincerest greetings and warmest congratulations to you and the kingdom you have founded!"
"congratulate?"
"Garos said."
"certainly!"
Kel'Thuzad looked up, his voice filled with genuine excitement and admiration.
"Rising from the wilderness, gathering tribes, establishing a nation, setting up order and laws, and then crushing the well-equipped human kingdoms with overwhelming force... Such a great achievement, such a spirit."
His wingtip lightly tapped the air, creating tiny sparks.
"Even to us, the Helmod dragons who are accustomed to storms and battles, this is a feat that cannot be underestimated and deserves our most heartfelt congratulations."
“Therefore,” Gu Lanlong paused slightly, looking directly at Hong Tielong.
“I have come from afar on behalf of the Helmod Dragonflight to express our congratulations and respect, and also to bring... the friendship of the Helmod Dragonflight, and an invitation for us to join in this grand event.”
Garros listened quietly to the blue dragon's words, his eyes remaining calm and undisturbed.
He was no stranger to the name Helmod Dragons.
Long ago, when he was still a fledgling dragon, he had read about the distribution of dragon forces around the world in the Dragon Heritage. There were records of this powerful evil dragon clan.
They were powerful and infamous, plunderers by nature, and vengeful.
The Helmod Dragon Swarm is also a major threat to the Raging Dragon Realm. The father of the Bronze Dragon Siano died in battle against the Helmod Dragon Swarm.
This was also the trigger that led to his personality gradually becoming extreme and leaning towards the purification faction.
After the blue dragon Kel'Drog finished speaking, Garros also calmed his turbulent thoughts and slowly opened his mouth.
"The Kingdom of Aura has received the congratulations from the Helmod Dragonflight, and I express my gratitude on behalf of the Kingdom."
He paused slightly, looking directly into the blue dragon's eyes.
"Then, Kel'Drog envoy, what exactly did you mean by 'jointly celebrating a grand occasion'?"
"The Helmod Dragonflight has been dwelling in the Boiling Sea for nearly a thousand years. They would not send such a powerful ancient dragon as you across the ocean just to offer their congratulations."
"Garos said."
Kel'Drog flapped its enormous wings once more, bringing with it a whiff of the sea.
“Your Majesty is astute.” He nodded and began to elaborate, “We, the Hermodian dragons, have roamed the Boiling Sea, accumulating a reputation that makes many coastal kingdoms tremble, however…”
"Although the deep sea is vast and rich in resources, it is ultimately not as colorful as the sun-drenched land."
"The trench is dark and full of undercurrents; as far as the eye can see, there is nothing but water."
“We’re tired of being surrounded by corals and shipwrecks all the time, tired of only being able to briefly touch the land during storm season.”
As he spoke, Kel'Thuzad's voice gradually rose in pitch.
"The land, that is the land favored by the gods, the true center of the world where nations compete, races intersect, and wealth and culture flow. That is the stage that can fully bear the ambitions and glory of us dragons. The gaze of the Helmod dragons is no longer limited to the waves of the boiling sea; we are looking inland."
He paused for a moment, then looked intently at Galos.
"It just so happens that we are carefully planning our landing."
"News about you and the Kingdom of Aura has reached our ears."
"A powerful kingdom established and ruled by dragons has achieved such brilliant success in a short period of time... This is undoubtedly an excellent example and a great inspiration to those of our kind who yearn for change."
So, it was my successful establishment of the nation that aroused their ambition to land and establish a nation?
Galos suddenly realized.
Ultimately, however, it's all for the sake of long-term interests.
The Helmod dragons, based in the Boiling Sea, can acquire wealth by raiding coastal shipping routes and extorting coastal cities, but this method is ultimately unstable, inefficient, and makes it difficult to establish a stable rule and sustained output.
To establish one's own kingdom, with vast territory, numerous subjects, and a systematic tax system and resource development.
This is the true path to accumulating wealth and power.
However, I was able to establish a nation because of the support of the Dragon Realm and allies like Lorthene.
It is powerful, but as a dragon, it is not easy to establish a kingdom.
What about the Helmod dragons?
What can we rely on?
This dragon horde is infamous for its plundering nature and has forged deep-seated hatreds with coastal nations and even the Dragon Realm of the Raging Waves.
Once they land in a grand manner and attempt to establish the Dragon Kingdom, it is almost certain that they will immediately provoke panic and fierce resistance from the surrounding kingdoms, and may very well form a multinational coalition to encircle and annihilate them.
The Dragon Domain of Raging Waves will never sit idly by and allow it to gain a foothold on land.
The obstacles they face will be far greater than they ever faced.
Garros's mind raced, but he remained outwardly calm, simply following the other's lead and asking, "So, the Helmod Dragon Swarm has decided to leave the Boiling Sea and officially land?"
"That's exactly right."
Keldrog nodded heavily. "However, we are well aware that this is by no means a simple or easy task that can be accomplished overnight."
He was clearly aware of what the Longqun Legislative Council was facing, and his tone became more serious.
“The human nations, especially those coastal kingdoms that have had conflicts with us, will never stand idly by and allow a powerful and aggressive blue dragon race to land and settle near their coastline.”
"War is inevitable from the moment we set foot on land."
"Although our dragon horde is powerful and unafraid to wage war against any human kingdom, the worst-case scenario is that we may be besieged by a coalition of most out of fear, which would be a long and costly war."
He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze fixed intently on Galos.
"However, if we could have a steadfast and powerful ally on this continent, a land dragon kingdom that is also dominated by dragons and has already proven its strength with glorious victories, as our support and backing."
"Then, the situation will be completely different."
Kel'Drog took a small step forward, maintaining a safe distance, but the action made his proposal seem even more impactful.
"The existence of the Kingdom of Aura has proven that the idea of an evil dragon establishing a kingdom is not a delusion."
"Moreover, we blue dragons are not chaotic beings; we know how to deal with other races."
"Therefore, after careful deliberation, the three leaders of the Helmod Dragonflight decided to send me as their official envoy."
"We hope to establish a mutually beneficial alliance with the Kingdom of Aura, and with you, the mighty Red Emperor, the Undying Dragon."
"Together, we can usher in a new era for the dragon race on this continent."
"Your Majesty Ignas, what is your opinion?"
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(End of this chapter)
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