Chapter 528
The Red Emperor's Two Offspring, and Another Dragon Kingdom
Chapter 528 The Red Emperor's Twelve Offspring, Another Dragon Kingdom
The sky was crystal clear, like a flawless blue gemstone, stretching to the horizon.
The sunlight poured down without reservation, coating the red iron dragon's scales.
The edges of the dark dragon scales gleamed with gold, their light and shadow alternating with the slow rise and fall of his chest, further highlighting his majestic, mountain-like body. Even when still, he exuded an aura of imposing authority.
“Experiences of being very close to death, or even actual death, provide an extraordinary stimulus to the path to eternal death.”
Garus stood atop the towering mountain, lost in thought.
He had just spent the entire morning sorting out his own power system.
Both the Wild and Star paths require more accumulation due to the short time since the last breakthrough and the already high level.
Even after the fierce battles with several powerful Grandmasters some time ago, there has been no significant change at this moment.
On the contrary, there has been a major breakthrough in the path to eternal annihilation.
It jumped directly from level eight to level eleven, rising three levels in a row.
"Only by fighting against truly powerful enemies and experiencing death at the brink of life and death can one stimulate the advancement of the Eternal Death level."
Galus's tail swept across the ground, kicking up a cloud of pebbles.
"Otherwise, if I had committed suicide a few more times, I would have already reached the legendary level of eternal death."
"The characteristic of 'eternal battle and constant progress' is similar. Ordinary sparring and training ultimately lack the sense of urgency of life and death, making it difficult to unleash deep potential."
He thought about it silently, but he had no regrets.
There are no shortcuts to power; opportunism is never as good as hard work.
Galos's success today is not only due to his innate talent, but also to his daily and yearly accumulation and tempering. His strength was not achieved overnight, but was forged little by little from his flesh, bones and will over nearly two hundred years.
It is worth noting that after reaching level eleven in the Path of Immortality, he gained a new skill.
Master of Life and Death: Your familiarity with death allows you to evade its pursuit.
When the flame of life of the Eternal Dragon is completely extinguished, it will consume a large amount of dragon energy, forcibly retaining a minimum amount of life, while maximizing the effects of life extraction and life-stealing skills, and restoring itself according to the abundance of life energy in the surrounding environment.
This is yet another skill that can turn life and death upside down.
However, unlike [Fearless of Death], [Master of Life and Death] is a direct resurrection from a dead state, restoring a certain amount of life, rather than continuing to fight while still dead.
There is a fundamental difference between the two.
What they have in common is that they can all trigger the "Live to Die" trait.
“After that, there were no new death reversal skills in the three major paths I focused on.” Galos stretched his neck, his joints making a slight cracking sound. “However, what we have is enough. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.”
He nodded with satisfaction, then fell into deep thought.
"Let me think, in the most ideal situation, how many times could I 'resurrect'?"
Galos began to review his resurrection status.
If you encounter another intense battle in the future, the "Life and Death Control" skill will most likely be triggered first upon your first death.
This is the first time.
If the user dies again after being resurrected from the dead, the "Fearless of Death" skill will be triggered, allowing the user to continue fighting while still dead.
This can be considered a disguised form of "resurrection," or a second time.
If the "Fearless of Death" state ends and the person is still in dire straits, then the "Dragon Jade" will be triggered.
This is almost a complete resurrection.
After that, the abilities of controlling life and death and fearlessness of death can be triggered again.
If you can end the battle in your final state of fearless rage, you will be officially resurrected; otherwise, you will face complete death.
"In other words, I now theoretically have five chances to 'resurrect', compared to three before."
"Among them, the only true complete resurrection is the one triggered by the Dragon Jade. The others are all special states, or the transformation from death to near death."
Galos silently made a summary.
Aside from Dragon Jade, these resurrection states wouldn't be considered particularly outrageous for other creatures.
Each of them has stringent conditions and is not a true, cost-free resurrection. There are also many means of restraint, such as continuous purification of energy, attacks targeting the soul, or sealing abilities.
However, this applies to other people.
The situation is quite different for Galus.
His immortality transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, significantly weakening the effectiveness of most methods that counter immortality and resurrection, making his resurrection chain difficult to break.
more importantly.
Each time he revives, he can trigger a burst of "Live to Die" state, and the effect of "Unyielding" will be maximized, granting him a huge attribute boost beyond the limit in a short period of time.
Unless it's an enemy far stronger than him, someone who can still crush him during his power spike.
Otherwise, during Galus's repeated bursts of life-or-death attacks, his opponents would often face increasingly fierce counterattacks, ultimately leading to certain death.
Moreover, he also possesses the ability to "fight forever and advance forever".
The longer the battle lasts, the more exhausted the opponent becomes, which is actually the moment when Garros is at his strongest. This is the key reason why he was able to cross the huge level gap and rival the Grand Dragons.
Galos wouldn't dare to be so arrogant as to say he could defeat all the Grandmasters.
Which of the Grand Legends isn't a powerful figure who has endured countless years and wielded unique strength?
But at least, apart from those who stand at the pinnacle and are at the level of destiny, he couldn't think of any ordinary Grand rank that could steadily withstand his five rounds of all-out, life-or-death bursts.
That wasn't just five attacks, but five state resets, five attribute surges, and five desperate counterattacks.
Moreover, these bursts of energy can be used for more than just combat.
If he senses something is truly wrong, such as encountering a powerful opponent he cannot defeat, he can also use the increased speed and strength during his burst phase to choose a strategic retreat and temporarily avoid the brunt of the attack.
Survival is more valuable than reckless death in battle.
After reviewing his own situation, Galos felt a sense of relief.
"I am the immortal dragon."
Red Iron Dragon raised his head, his chest slightly puffed out. "This world may be vast, but who dares to kill me? Who can kill me?"
The feeling of expansion lasted only a moment.
"...Destiny is acceptable, immortality is acceptable, and even the true gods above are acceptable."
He quickly calmed down and told himself, "Wise and powerful Galus, you still have a long way to go. Keep your composure and don't get too cocky."
"The bones of those who die because of this smugness are enough to fill the abyss."
Hong Tielong shook his head, casting aside his slight restlessness: "My emotions sometimes erratically, probably due to the lingering influence of the Immortal Wilderness."
He attributed the cause in this way.
After calming his mind, Galos focused his attention on the present moment.
call!
He took a deep breath, his chest swelling inch by inch, the muscles between his ribs taut like steel plates, and only exhaled slowly when he had taken the breath to his limit.
A solidified white stream of liquid shot out from his mouth and nose, clearly visible in the sunlight.
He stood there on the mountaintop, repeating the cycle over and over again.
The commotion was so great that a huge vortex of airflow formed around him, causing the surrounding vegetation to bend low, pebbles to roll, and even birds perched in the distance to be startled and dare not approach.
Galos is undergoing specific training to target his lungs.
Legendary life forms can generally draw energy directly from the air, but compared to their own consumption, the amount they draw is still too little to meet their daily needs, let alone replenish what they lose in battle.
In addition to the efficient conversion and utilization of food energy, Galus also attached great importance to this aspect.
This means greater combat endurance and the ability to survive in harsh environments.
Time slips away quietly with each breath.
As the sun gradually sets in the west, it dyes the clouds on the horizon orange-red, and twilight surges in from the east like a tide, gradually swallowing up the light of day.
Galus finished his breathing exercises and began to gnaw on the rocks.
Just as he was eating, a rhythmic howling wind came from the distant horizon.
It was imbued with a strong dragon aura.
They are metal dragons.
Deborah, Alberto, Natasha, and the silver dragon Isanora.
They set off from the Fubo Dragon Domain and returned to the land of the Kingdom of Aura.
The people of Aura, who live in the Ser Wilderness, look up.
The children pointed to the sky and exclaimed in surprise, but for adults, this was a common sight.
The sight of dragons soaring through the sky is rare in other kingdoms, but it is a daily occurrence for the people of Aura. Since the founding of the kingdom, dragons have frequently traveled over its skies.
The dragons circled briefly in the sky before descending and landing one after another in the area where Garus was located.
"Good day, Father."
Isanora approached the red iron dragon and looked up at her dragon father.
A look of amazement flashed in her eyes, and then she praised in a light tone: "Your body is as majestic as a mountain, and your dragon might grows stronger every day. I think you have the appearance of a dragon king."
Galos lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the young silver dragon.
Compared to her juvenile form, Isanora's scales have become more radiant, shimmering with a dazzling silver sheen.
Her body was well-proportioned and agile, and when she took a step, you could see the faint muscle texture. Even when her dragon wings were folded to her sides, you could see that the wingspan ratio was huge, far exceeding that of normal dragons.
Young Silver Dragon: Level 15.
This level is equivalent to the average level of an adult red dragon, which is not low among dragons in the vast world. It can be considered as officially entering the stage of a powerful adult dragon.
However, this rank is currently the lowest among Galus's offspring.
As far as Galos knew, his eldest son was the highest level, reaching level 17, which was equivalent to a strong adult golden dragon.
The other offspring have also mostly reached level 16, except for Isanora, who is still leisurely staying at level 15, her progress is obviously a step slower.
"Isanora, you've become a bit lazy."
Hong Tielong spoke frankly, his tone not harsh, but simply stating the facts.
“Father, you are too powerful.” The silver dragon flicked its tail, seemingly unconcerned. “No matter what, I can never surpass you, and even getting close is a distant dream. I might as well just enjoy your glory and protection and do things that make me happy.”
"The pursuit of power isn't the only value, right?"
"Besides, people like Garcro are already diligent enough." She paused slightly, winked playfully, and continued with a grin:
"I'll be a little lazy so that your descendants can be more diverse. If all your offspring are exercise fanatics, fighting fanatics, or workaholics, then our family would be too boring, like a forest with only one color."
Upon hearing this, Hong Tielong chuckled softly, his chest resounding.
"Whether it's pursuing power or enjoying comfort."
“My daughter, you have the right to choose your own path. I will not force you, as long as you understand what your choice means and can take responsibility for it.”
Galos thought to himself that if he had had a strong and supportive father back then, he might have been able to enjoy relaxation and entertainment without any guilt.
Unfortunately, his dragon father only "opened his heart" to his offspring.
In the literal sense.
Now, Galus doesn't ask much of his offspring, only hoping they will have an independent will and the backbone to face the storms of life; as for the rest, he'll leave it to them to decide.
He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the other metal dragons.
Deborah, Natasha, and Alberto have all reached legendary status.
Their bodies were larger than before, their auras had become more powerful and steady, and the luster of their scales had become more profound. The passage of time had shed their youthful naiveté and given them the composure of legendary powerhouses.
“I went to the Fairy Wilderness before.”
Galos's gaze finally settled on the Crimson Silver Dragon, and he added, "Because I was summoned by Vera."
Upon hearing this, Deborah perked up.
She quickly stepped forward and asked anxiously, "Vera? Is the little one alright?"
She knew that the Fairy Dragon had gone to the Immortal Wilderness after his twilight years.
In the material world, besides Garros, the Crimson Silver Dragon and Vera were the best of friends and had the deepest bond.
"She's very good, you could even say she's too good."
"She was impersonating someone in the Fairy Wilderness..."
He gave a general account of the Fairy Dragon's deeds and the plan to develop the Fairy Wilderness.
"I knew it. With her personality, she wouldn't stay quiet even in the Immortal Wilderness. She would definitely cause some trouble."
The Crimson Silver Dragon smiled, a hint of nostalgia flashing in its eyes: "To dare say you are her clone... Such audacious and imaginative nonsense is something she would do. However, it sounds like she is very happy, and that's enough."
"The place you mentioned earlier must be the Immortal Wilderness."
Natasha, the golden dragon, looked surprised and eagerly said, "I didn't expect your claws to have already reached the outer planes. From what you're saying, the spirits in the Immortal Wilderness are in great need of protection, and there are also many evil creatures, so there will definitely be battles."
Beside him, Alberto fell into deep thought.
"The stories compiled by the Fairy Dragon can be widely spread... Could I also create my own story in the Fairy Wilderness?" His eyes gradually lit up, "The story of the Golden Emperor!"
Thinking of this, Jinlong's breathing became heavy.
In the blink of an eye, he had already drafted the story outline.
The great Golden Emperor was the Red Emperor's lifelong nemesis. He was challenged by the Red Emperor many times, but he won every battle and never suffered a defeat.
After establishing a flawless golden order in the material world, the Golden Emperor felt a profound loneliness at the top, as cold as snow.
So he entrusted his kingdom to his loyal servant and then departed for the mysterious wilderness of immortals, yearning for defeat, seeking a stronger opponent and deeper philosophical insights...
Thinking of this, Alberto looked utterly captivated, shaking his head and drooling with delight.
"What are you thinking?"
Galos looked sharply at the golden dragon, his dragon eyes narrowing slightly.
"it's okay no problem."
Alberto quickly wiped his drool and said with a smile, "I was just thinking about something happy."
Isanora also longed for the Fairy Wilderness.
She asked, "Father, can I go too? Perhaps I can sleep better in the Fairy Wilderness."
She yawned as she spoke, as if just thinking about that place made her want to take a pleasant nap.
Galos nodded slightly.
"Once the dimensional portal is completed, you can travel together. The environment of the Fairy Wilderness is quite comfortable for metal dragons, and those spirits will like and worship you."
After exchanging words for a while, the metal dragons spread their wings again, took to the sky, and returned to the Dragon Court.
Galus remained where he was.
His training is not over yet.
As night deepened, stars lit up one by one against the clear sky, like diamonds scattered on a black velvet cloth. A gentle breeze carried the scent of the distant forest, mingled with the fragrance of earth and night flowers.
Galos lay on the mountaintop, feeling the subtle changes in his body after continuous training.
A cool night breeze brushed through the gaps in the dragon scales, calming his thoughts.
Just then, a low flapping sound came from afar.
A figure, gleaming with golden light under the starlight, silently landed on the edge of the mountain peak, making almost no sound when it touched down.
It's Nasa the Golden Dragon.
She folded her wings and approached with light steps.
"Hey, you born evil red iron dragon."
Jinlong bared his teeth, revealing a feigned fierce expression.
"I, Natasha, the righteous golden dragon, have said that one day I would represent justice and light to punish you, you evil dragon! Now, the night is deep and the dragon is still, it is time for judgment! Prepare to face my punishment!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she pounced directly on the red iron dragon.
Galos turned slightly to the side, his body only swaying slightly, letting her bump into him.
The golden dragon then used its front claws to grab his shoulder armor and gently bit his neck.
She muttered, "Ha, I bit you! The Red Emperor is nothing special after all. Justice will eventually... uh, temporarily suppress evil!"
Galos chuckled softly and gently wrapped his tail around her waist.
Just as they were frolicking, another whooshing sound came from the horizon.
Another figure appeared not far away and slowly descended.
It is the Crimson Silver Dragon Deborah.
She saw the two giant dragons wrestling together, paused slightly, and after a moment of silence, whispered, "It seems... I've come at the wrong time."
As she spoke, Deborah turned around, her wings slowly unfurling.
But just as she turned halfway around, before the wing membrane was fully open...
call!
A strong wind suddenly arose.
Deborah's vision blurred, and she felt a gentle yet irresistible force enveloping her. When she came to her senses, she found herself in the broad embrace of the red iron dragon, gently held by his forelimbs.
"No, you've come at just the right time."
Galos's voice was deep and calm.
His wings spread out, blotting out the sky and the moon, almost completely covering the two relatively small metal dragons in shadow.
Deborah stiffened for a moment, then relaxed and rested her head against Red Iron Dragon's chest.
The golden dragon gripped the ground tighter with its claws and adjusted its position to make itself more comfortable.
The three dragons nestled quietly atop the mountain, remaining silent for a long time, with only the soft rustling of the night wind through their scales and their steady breathing.
Time seemed to thicken, flowing slowly.
Sun rises and sets, seasons change.
For dragons with long lifespans, time always seems to move forward at a leisurely pace.
In the year 420 of the New Calendar, the Kingdom of Aura moved its capital to the Laine Plateau.
The new city is named "Red Emperor City," while the old city retains its important status but is downgraded to "Red Flame City," serving as the central hub of the Ser Wilderness region.
In the same year, the Red Emperor celebrated his 200th birthday, officially entering his prime.
At this time, the dragons' reproductive capacity was at its peak, and Garus could clearly feel the surging life force within his body.
In 421 of the new calendar, the dimensional passage connecting the material world and the fairy wilderness was completed.
The Kingdom of Aura launched the "Fairy Wilderness Development Project," with the first pioneering legions entering the outer plane through a passage. They established outposts within the safe zone designated by the kingdom, engaging in trade with the spirits while cautiously exploring the area.
Following this, the plains states of Romania entered a period of peaceful development.
As nations gradually recovered from the wounds of the war of hegemony, their populations grew slowly, towns prospered again, and the Kingdom of Aura, enjoying the tributes of other nations, grew increasingly powerful, becoming the sole hegemon on the plains in terms of military, economy, and alchemy.
The blue dragon Zolaya and the gold dragon Nasha had five offspring in total.
The Crimson Silver Dragon Deborah gave birth to two more offspring.
The phoenix Angela also mated with the emperor, creating a dragon-phoenix hybrid.
Thus, not counting the adopted sons and daughters who were subsequently recognized, the Red Emperor had a total of twelve true offspring.
These descendants have different talents and personalities; some are diligent in physical exercise, some are enthusiastic about politics, some are immersed in art, and some just want to enjoy life.
Time quietly arrived at the year 461 in the Gregorian calendar.
Over the past forty years, the world order has undergone subtle changes.
On the continent of Aurotara, the war between orcs and elves intensifies, turning the entire continent into a battlefield, a wasteland stretching for miles.
In contrast, Atlanta is like a pristine paradise.
Holden still hangs high in the sky. All the cities under the empire have completed their transformation into space, becoming true "cloud kingdoms." They have little interaction with other kingdoms and disdain getting involved in the war between orcs and elves, subtly presenting the image of the first empire on the planet Bernardo.
On the Romanian plains, the benefits of peace and development continue to be realized.
Through the benefits of war and the accumulation of resources gained from the development of different planes, the Kingdom of Aura has reached an unprecedented level of national strength.
Apart from the lack of divine mandate, in terms of territory, population size, alchemy industry level, and knowledge dissemination, it has surpassed the most glorious period of the Kingdom of Lorthern.
A powerful kingdom, led by dragons and inhabited by multiple races, has already risen on the earth.
That autumn, news came from the western coastal areas.
The Helmod dragon swarm made landfall at Cape Storm.
This group of dragons, mainly blue dragons mixed with a few other evil dragons, declared the establishment of the "Kingdom of Brekton," which means "thunder" in the dragon language. The kingdom is also known as the "Kingdom of Thunder."
(End of this chapter)