In a magnificent European-style palace filled with luxurious art, in a study adorned with works of art, a middle-aged man with a bloated figure, dressed in clothes embroidered with a three-headed serpent-like monster, put down the letter in his hand and asked the man in black kneeling before the desk, "You mean that after the country called the Blue Maple Empire was destroyed, its territory turned back into a dense forest within three months? Have you personally gone to check?"
“Yes, I personally went to check, and it has indeed turned into a dense forest, with ancient trees over a thousand years old everywhere. The time was around the time we escorted the prisoners and spoils back. The trees grew rapidly during that period, perhaps in three months, or perhaps in just an instant. Those trees are no different from ordinary trees, and I suspect it must be some kind of very powerful life magic,” the man in black replied immediately.
"It seems our neighbor is hiding a big secret!" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man sighed and then fell silent, seemingly lost in thought.
The man in black waited quietly.
"It seems there are even more powerful deities in the nearby Beast Forest, and powerful ones skilled in life magic. Let's not investigate this for now. Let's maintain friendly relations with the Beast Forest to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. We can inquire with Jormungandr when the time is right, and see if we can get any information from him. If not, then we can discuss it further. After all, even a serpent god like Jormungandr can cause the Empire a lot of trouble," the middle-aged man said. "Don't mention this to anyone; the fewer people who know, the better. Also, have the elders contact Jormungandr in the Beast Forest to discuss changing the original trade route, avoiding that area, and doing them a favor."
"Yes." The man in black immediately accepted the order and then left.
"Life magic is the most tempting thing for humans, but unfortunately, humans cannot cultivate life magic." After the man in black left, the middle-aged man muttered to himself, "Gods who are skilled in life magic are the greatest hope for the extension of human lifespan. I wonder how many people will be eyeing them in the future."
——————————————
On the other side, after Wang Han covered the former Blue Maple Empire with Wood Release, he took all the magical beasts, including Jormungandr, into the Divine Might Space. He then rode the White Armored Divine Rhinoceros alone out of the Magical Beast Forest and into the human kingdom outside the Magical Beast Forest. More than three months have passed since then.
This human kingdom is the Chaoyang Empire, which destroyed the northern empire three thousand years ago. It symbolizes the rising sun and an empire that is forever full of vitality. It is also one of the few powerful nations in the world that possesses human deities.
Angie, on the other hand, remained in the Monster Forest, diligently cultivating every day, intending to reach true super-level strength, which meant at least the level of a summoner, before leaving the Monster Forest.
——————————————
Chaohui City, one of the five major cities of the Chaoyang Empire, means "city facing the rising sun." The city walls are fifty meters high, and its area is comparable to that of Lanfeng City, the capital of the Lanfeng Empire. The city has more than 20 million mercenaries and civilians, including more than 3 million soldiers. It is a heavily guarded city and the main city for defending against the monsters in the Monster Forest. Unlike Ang City of the Lanfeng Empire, Chaohui City has no towns or villages to buffer between the city and the Monster Forest. Chaohui City is directly adjacent to the Monster Forest, defending against the monsters at the forefront.
The city's streets are lined with shops of all kinds, and the streets are bustling with all sorts of people: students in uniform, ordinary civilians, mercenaries carrying or holding their prey, merchants with workers, nobles with servants, and even beggars. Almost everyone carries their own weapon. It's more prosperous than the Blue Maple Empire, but unlike Blue Maple City, it's not centrally located or well-organized. The city is filled with blacksmith shops and material shops; you can see one almost every few steps, and the clanging of metal is a constant sound. In front of the material shops, merchants clearly display the prices for various materials they buy and sell. Mercenaries and adventurers come and go in droves, and the shops are like mini-markets, filled with the sounds of haggling. Then there are various shops selling goods, inns, and restaurants—good or bad—to cater to all kinds of people. And there's no entrance fee.
On the bustling street, Wang Han, now dressed in his black armor again, rode a white-armored divine rhinoceros. The rhinoceros, now clad in its former armor, strolled leisurely along the street, and passersby made way for it.
The magnificent black armor and imposing iron-clad rhinoceros frequently attracted the attention and envy of passersby. At the entrances of some well-known shops, greeters enthusiastically called out their wares, hoping to catch Wang Han's attention and attract a major client.
“That armor…” At the entrance of a blacksmith’s shop, a short, stout dwarf with a long beard stared intently at the armor on Wang Han’s body, as if he had seen the thing he had ever wanted most in his life. As one of the best dwarves in terms of forging skills, he saw more than just magnificence.
"Master, what's wrong with that armor?" Hearing his master's murmur, several younger dwarves behind him asked curiously, and the people who came to the shop to choose weapons also focused their attention on the dwarf master.
"Don't ask any more questions, that's someone we can't afford to offend." Upon hearing this, the dwarf master suppressed his excitement, looked away, and shook his head, saying, "No one in the entire Dawn City can afford to mess with him."
"Could it be?" Upon hearing this, the young man's eyes widened, and he quickly covered his mouth. The mercenary customers around him were completely bewildered.
This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
