Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 674 Heading to the Dragon's Nest, Arriving at the Diyesha Mountains (5600).

Besides this hunter and this young man, there are many strange beings roaming around the world.

These are all gods who escaped from the Abyss.

They are all secretly developing more followers and restoring their own power.

Some methods are more gentle, simply getting these ordinary people to believe in them.

Others, like Dem, directly devour the dreams or some kind of power of these mortals, turning them into beings similar to the living dead.

Many villages were silently destroyed overnight.

An invisible undercurrent is surging across the world.

...

...

The night passed quickly.

The next day, a system notification appeared.

[Attention survivors, you have survived day 14 of the turbulent period.]

[59 days until the start of the 'Dream Fragments' event, and 60 days until the start of the 'Golden Skaker's Treasure' event.]

Today's weather: Light snow turning to moderate snow, low of -56℃ to -73℃.

[Note: Frequent blizzards are expected in the near future, possibly accompanied by minor natural disasters. Please fortify your territory and prepare accordingly.]

……

The prompt ends.

Cao Xing and Liu Muxue opened their eyes at the same time.

At the same time, she walked quickly to the window in her pajamas.

Then, grabbing a corner of the curtain, you yanked it open with a whoosh.

In an instant, a blanket of white appeared outside the window.

The heavy snowfall overnight left the rooftops of the buildings in the territory piled high with snow, resembling hats.

Even the canopy of the pale tree was piled high with snow, as if it could fall at any moment.

However, at least the ground in the territory is relatively clean.

The snow melted shortly after it hit the ground due to the heat emanating from the energy tower.

"It's snowing, Ah Xing," Liu Muxue said, turning her head.

Cao Xing nodded: "Yes, it's snowing."

After the bloody chaos, the weather cleared up for three days, and now it's snowing so heavily again.

Furthermore, according to the system prompts, there will be blizzards and some terrible natural disasters to come.

"Indeed, it's not easy to live a peaceful life in this world..."

This also made Cao Xing somewhat worried.

After all, he had just sent Hilton and Jess yesterday to help him acquire a large amount of food and transport it to his territory.

And it's unclear how many more days this heavy snow will last.

If heavy snow closes the roads, it will not only affect transportation, but also slow down his plans to build a giant city.

"Fortunately, thanks to the infrastructure of my territory, I can survive even blizzards."

Then, he looked up at the beauty in front of him and instructed, "Mu Xue, I need you to stay in the territory today. I'll take some men to the Diyesha Highlands."

"If you have any questions, please contact me through the chat system."

Liu Muxue said softly, "Okay, Ah Xing, remember to bring one or two legendary characters."

"okay, I get it."

Cao Xing smiled and nodded.

Then, he got dressed first and went downstairs.

Soon they arrived at the first floor of the lord's castle, in the spacious hall.

Among a multitude of ornate decorations, the "Shining Throne," inlaid with numerous gemstones, remains as eye-catching as ever.

Cao Xing looked at the throne and thought to himself, "It's been almost seven days since I last used the Shining Throne."

"The Shining Star effect above should have cooled down by now."

"Let's use it now and see if we can find any large resource points."

So Cao Xing went to the throne and used the 'Shining Nova Effect'.

"Om-!"

The dazzling starlight shot into the sky, breaking through the endless wind and snow, and soaring thousands of meters into the air.

Then it falls towards an area on the map.

At the same time, a location on the minimap in the upper right corner of Cao Xing's screen was lit up.

Looking at the location of this area, it's not too far away, about 400 kilometers.

It is still within the territory of the snowy plains.

So, as usual, he summoned the centaur Harati and entrusted her with the task of exploring the area.

Cao Xing instructed, "Halati, there might be a blizzard later, be careful on the road."

Despite Harati's level 70 leadership skills, even a blizzard couldn't have much of an impact on her.

But the blizzards in this world are not simple.

The terrifying snowfall was overwhelming, seemingly capable of burying everything.

In such an environment, a sense of fear and panic would inevitably arise in people's hearts.

It's easy to get lost in the snowstorm.

In addition, the howling cold wind will continuously take away a lot of body heat, and even a master-level expert may get lost in the wind and snow.

Hearing Cao Xing's concerned words, a look of emotion appeared on the usually serious face of the centaur saint.

She pushed off with her forelegs, straightened her back, and replied respectfully, "Yes, thank you for your concern, Lord."

"I will remember your instructions!"

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "Okay, go ahead."

With that, Harati turned around and rode away from the lord's castle with light, quick hooves.

After arranging the exploration of resource points, Cao Xing pushed open the gate and came to the outside of the lord's castle.

"Whoosh-"

A howling wind, carrying snow, swept in, as if to engulf the entire world.

Looking at the white sky, Cao Xing thought to himself, "Judging from this situation, it seems that a blizzard is really coming."

"I don't know if going out in this kind of weather will have any impact."

However, he quickly put those thoughts out of his mind.

After all, he now possesses several legendary figures and seven or eight powerful heroes.

No matter how terrifying the blizzard is, it cannot threaten beings of this level. Even hero-level powerhouses can basically ignore such natural disasters.

Just be careful not to get lost in it.

So Cao Xing pressed the communication device next to his ear and called over the Ice Shield Guardian - Braum.

They then summoned the Valkyrie Malenina and Renis.

"The three of you will accompany me on a long trip today."

Without any questions, the three replied respectfully, "Yes, Lord/Master."

"Bron will protect you, my lord!"

Cao Xing nodded slightly, then whistled again.

"Uu——!"

The next moment, a huge figure soared into the sky next to the agricultural area of ​​the territory.

Its magnificent wings stood out prominently amidst the swirling snowflakes, cutting through the wind and snow as it swiftly descended upon the crowd.

Like a king descending from the heavens, majestic and awe-inspiring.

This figure was none other than the Griffin King – Old Wang.

As a level 70 commander-level creature, Old Wang's flight speed, while not as fast as Serafis', is still capable of maintaining a speed of 1000 kilometers per hour.

The dragon's nest is more than 5,000 kilometers away from here, and it takes about 10 hours to travel there and back.

If nothing goes wrong on the way, it should be done today.

"Let's go, let's set off now."

After saying that, Cao Xing jumped onto Old Wang's back first.

The other three nodded slightly, and then jumped up together.

"Old Wang, take us up there."

Upon hearing the command, the Griffin King flapped its enormous wings and carried everyone swiftly to a height of several thousand meters in the air.

Then it sped off towards a certain area ahead!

"Huhu——!"

The surrounding scenery rushed past.

At this moment, the Griffin King transformed into a black lightning bolt, weaving through the wind and snow.

Even the snowflakes fluttering in the air were blown away by the strong airflow generated by Lao Wang's wings, forming a clear flight path.

Because the Griffin King was so fast, the gale in the sky was like an invisible blade, raging wildly.

The people on the griffin king's back were constantly being blown around, and even the holy shields on their bodies were cracking layer by layer, making a faint 'crack' sound.

Seeing this, Cao Xing gripped the Griffin King's feathers tightly and exclaimed, "Good heavens, the destructive power of these gales in a blizzard is truly terrifying."

Malenina and Renis, who were steadying themselves beside them, nodded in agreement.

Although, this strong wind did not have much of an impact on them.

But when it scratches your skin, the pain is real.

At this moment, Bron's steady voice rang out: "My lord, let Bron shield you from the wind and snow!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly raised the shield in his hand.

Then the above special effect was activated directly—Initiation of Protection.

In an instant, the raging winds around them seemed to be suppressed by an invisible force and subsided instantly.

Cao Xing and the others immediately felt their bodies lighten, and the feeling of being torn apart by the gale was gone.

Braum's special effect allows him to absorb all the damage his teammates take.

These strong winds are also a type of damage.

The result was that Cao Xing and the others stood firm in the wind and snow, their figures not swaying at all.

He barely even moved his clothes.

Bloom bore the brunt of all the consequences.

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Not bad. Having a shield guard like this by your side does make you feel much more at ease."

Not only that, Braum's protection also extended to the Griffin King below.

Without the interference of the gale, the Griffin King's speed increased once again.

Like a black meteor streaking across the sky!

"Whoosh—!" Three hours later, they had already crossed the border of the Ice Crystal Kingdom.

This place was once a major disaster area of ​​bloodshed.

The Russian and Xian bloodlines ravaged the border, abducting millions of soldiers.

This resulted in heavy losses of military strength for the various kingdoms.

Therefore, the border area now appears very desolate, with very few powerful individuals stationed there.

To restore the Ice Crystal Kingdom to its former state, it will probably need at least a decade or more to recover.

Shaking his head, Cao Xing stopped paying attention to the situation below.

Instead, the Griffin King was allowed to advance at top speed.

Along the way, they traversed vast uninhabited areas.

As time went on, the wind and snow overhead grew stronger.

It seems to be turning into a blizzard.

Fortunately, the snowfall did not have any significant impact on them.

……

Two hours later, Lao Wang led Cao Xing and the others to a completely new and unfamiliar area.

Ahead, a continuous mountain range appeared, like a sleeping dragon lying across the land.

The mountain peaks soar into the clouds, and the steep cliffs are covered with thick snow, with a few rocks occasionally exposed.

Heavy snowflakes continued to fall from the sky, seemingly covering the entire mountain range.

You have arrived in a new area: the Diyesha Mountains...

[Gained Reputation Points: 200, Gained Exploration Experience Points: 30000]

……

Looking at the precipitous mountain range before him, Cao Xing exclaimed, "This mountain range is truly treacherous."

"If you don't have the ability to fly, you'd probably have a hard time even getting close."

Renis, who was standing to the side, turned her head and suddenly asked, "My lord, what are we doing here?"

Cao Xing chuckled softly, then said, "I came here to look for something."

"Looking for something?" A hint of doubt flashed in her beautiful eyes.

"Yes."

Cao Xing nodded and said, "There is a dragon's nest here, which may contain newborn dragons. Our target is the creature inside the dragon's nest."

Upon hearing this, Bronn and Marlenena, who were standing nearby, immediately turned their gazes toward them.

After all, dragons are one of the strongest races in the world, and they are born with extremely powerful physical strength and magical talent.

Every dragon has the potential to be at least a commander level, and even in its infancy, it possesses extremely powerful combat strength.

In addition, they become stronger very quickly; they continue to grow stronger even while eating and sleeping every day.

This exceptionally favored child has piqued the interest of many.

Renis suddenly realized, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes: "So that's how it is, the power of dragons is indeed very strong."

"If we can tame it, our territory will soon have another powerful fighting force!"

Brûn exclaimed in surprise, "Aha! Our territory is about to have a new member!"

Cao Xing smiled and said, "It's too early to talk about these things now. We don't even know where that dragon's nest is."

After saying that, he turned his gaze back to the mountains in front of him.

Although they have now arrived at their destination.

But a new problem has arisen.

That is, the Diyesha Mountains are simply too vast.

Finding a dragon's lair in such a vast area is no easy task.

Cao Xing pondered in a low voice, "The strength of dragons is among the top in nature."

"The strength of the dragon in this mountain range is unknown, but it is certainly no less than that of a hero, or even stronger!"

"Such a powerful being would usually occupy the center of that area."

"I can follow this clue and search for it."

Of course, this is just Cao Xing's speculation.

If this dragon has a low-key personality, or even deliberately hides its existence, then the difficulty of finding it will increase significantly.

Moreover, according to Binglan, dragons become more cautious when they enter their breeding season, and may even actively hide their nests.

They only leave the nest to forage for food after the baby dragons hatch.

The incubation of a giant dragon can take several years or even more than a decade.

Who knows when that giant dragon will finally come out on its own?

"Never mind, let's go look for it first."

So Cao Xing continued to direct Lao Wang, and they sped towards the depths of the Diyesha Mountains.

Due to the raging blizzard, most of the birds and beasts in this mountain range have taken refuge in their nests or caves.

The entire area was unusually quiet.

Old Wang spread his wings and flew high, encountering almost no obstacles along the way.

After traversing towering mountains thousands of meters high and passing through snow-covered forests, they soon arrived deep within the mountains.

Several mountain peaks, tens of thousands of meters high, appeared in the surrounding area, with irregular shapes, enclosing the central region of the mountain range.

Apart from these, it looks no different from the outside.

The snow was still thick and white, and the wind was howling.

However... Cao Xing and the others could sense a strange feeling in the vicinity.

There was a faint but powerful pressure in the air, as if it were the aura left by some powerful creature.

This aura is enough to keep the wild beasts in the mountains away.

Renis's expression was serious. She gripped the [Elegy of Time] in her hand and said, "My lord, something is not right."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping around.

At this moment, he noticed something amiss again.

At first glance, the mountains here look no different from the outside world, but upon closer inspection, some subtle traces can be seen.

On the snow-covered cliff face, huge cracks appeared, as if they had been torn apart by some enormous force.

Occasionally, huge claw marks can be seen on the ground, deeply embedded in the permafrost.

It was as if a gaze was sweeping over them from behind.

Bron, holding up his shield, said with a smile, "My lord, the monsters here are quite powerful!"

"It's estimated to be more than hero-level combat power."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing nodded solemnly, a look of surprise on his face.

Not just hero-level combat power, but also a legendary dragon entrenched here?
Thinking about this, he felt a sense of anticipation.

To this day, he has never encountered a legendary dragon creature!
Cao Xing said, "Everyone, take a look. The Dragon's Nest should be nearby."

Everyone nodded.

Just as they were about to take action, they suddenly felt a terrifying sense of oppression spreading out!
Before they could react, a deafening dragon roar suddenly rang out!
“Yin——!”

The terrifying sound was like rolling thunder, echoing for hundreds of kilometers around!
It shook the snow off the surrounding mountain peaks, and large swaths of snow rolled down like surging waves!
Just that dragon's roar alone makes one feel their blood surging and their eardrums throbbing!

Creatures below level 100 will instantly become weak in the knees and lose all resistance upon hearing this voice!
The dragon's power was on full display at this moment!
"Wow! It really is a legendary dragon!" Cao Xing's eyes flashed with excitement, and he became even more eager to see it!

He was just about to trace the source of the sound to its location.

Just then, a strong tremor suddenly came from a nearby mountain.

"Rumble..."

Near the summit, several huge rocks rolled down, and the mountain gradually cracked open.

Then a dark hole was revealed.

A strong chill emanated from it, as if some terrifying being lurked within.

A look of surprise appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

"Is this... an invitation for us to come in?"

Malena and Renis, who were standing nearby, were also looking warily toward the cave entrance.

This dragon is very powerful, and there may be some unknown dangers lurking in its cave.

Of course, Cao Xing's side is also quite strong.

Although there are only two legends, Malenina and Bronn.

But with the strength of these two, even a demigod could not defeat them.

They could also put up a fight.

Therefore, Cao Xing decisively ordered, "Let's go in."

After saying that, Old Wang led the four of them towards the huge cave on the mountaintop.

"Huhu——!"

The enormous cave entrance was more than enough to accommodate the Griffin King's size.

In the blink of an eye, it had traveled hundreds of meters through the cave passage.

As they went deeper inside, the temperature dropped further and further.

It was as if they were heading into the interior of an iceberg.

After crossing the dark passage, the scene before me suddenly opened up.

A spacious cave appeared ahead.

At the same time, a strong chill swept in, and the temperature suddenly plummeted.

Compared to the warmth of other creatures' nests, this place looks like a giant ice cave!

Countless glistening icicles hung from the ceiling above the crowd, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of ice, smooth as a mirror.

The surrounding rock walls were covered with layers of frost, like a natural ice crystal palace, cold and magnificent.

Scattered on the ground were various enormous skeletons and some broken weapons and armor.

"This should be the inside of the dragon's nest."

Cao Xing exhaled puffs of white mist and said in a low voice.

His gaze swept around, a hint of doubt appearing: "But... where is that dragon?"

Marlene and Renis were also puzzled, and they looked around warily, trying to find traces of the dragon.

However, the nest seemed to be empty except for a cold, damp place.

Just then, Cao Xing suddenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching!

His gaze sharpened, and he quickly warned, "Watch out, something's coming!"

The four of them quickly turned around.

Almost immediately, Braum raised his shield, using his massive body to protect everyone behind him.

However, the aura slowed down after getting some distance closer to them.

…………

(End of this chapter)