Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 464 The Waves Have Sweeped Away
Bai Shi stood quietly before the newly formed lake, surrounded by the cacophony of dragon roars.

Bai Shi didn't care at all. He just looked at the calm lake that used to be called 'Spiky Mountain' and was now calm and no longer furious, and began to think with his knuckles against his chin.

Furousanx cautiously approached and stood behind Bai Shi, remaining silent and not daring to make a sound, for fear of disturbing his thoughts.

She simply stood quietly beside Celine Thorns, gazing at this powerful and noble king.

During this protracted war, Furyusanx had witnessed the power of White Knowledge firsthand.

Bai Shi's power completely surpassed her understanding.

Furros couldn't believe that during the time this land was sealed by the shadows, something like this had actually appeared on the outer border...

Furou Sanks was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to describe Bai Shi's existence.

She had not yet experienced Bai Shi's kindness and radiance; what was presented to her was a terrifying power that even Gu Long could not imagine.

All Furrons knew was that the power of the White Seer had far surpassed that of the Dragon King she served—surpassing even the original King of Elden.

Even Furyssanks began to doubt whether, not only as a king, but even when the Dragon God was still alive, a god and a king fighting side by side could contend with him.
Without a doubt, Bai Shi is an unprecedented king on the borderlands; there has never been such a king before.

Furousanx looked at Bai Shi's back, lowered her head, and waited for his arrangements and decisions.

Egon and the ancient dragons also came up one after the other, their faces showing different expressions.

Egon looked at Bai Shi's figure and the scorching remains of the Beile beside him.

He then turned to look at the battlefield, which had been completely wiped out in the great battle and transformed from a mountain into a lake.

At this moment, Egon was extremely excited, and his body was trembling with excitement.

That powerful tyrant who had once filled him with terror, that ultimate target at the end of the Dragon's Feast Road, had now been hunted down.

Although he didn't do it, Egon didn't care at all.

Egon had challenged Baylor twice, so he knew that Baylor was not an opponent that could be defeated by willpower and faith alone.

Bai Shi saved him from the brink of being crippled, healed all his injuries, and enabled him to fight again.

It also gave him the opportunity to set the stage for the war on his own, and the chance to shoot that decisive arrow at Baylor.

To be able to witness this duel between kings was already the greatest honor for Egon.

How could such an unparalleled powerhouse, such a benevolent king, not inspire admiration and respect?
Egon has made up his mind that he will serve Whiteseeker until the end of his life, no matter what.

The kindness of healing alone is enough to spend a lifetime pursuing and repaying.

Meanwhile, the ancient dragons around Egon had also completely submitted.

He never imagined that, with his half-dragon form, he would be able to witness that glorious sunlight again after countless years.

The dazzling light brought life back to the world that had lost its luster in his eyes, filling him with longing.

Now that the prince at the end of the Dragon Feast had been eliminated, his mission was over, and he resolved to follow Bai Shi until the eternal end of his life.
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Bai Shi naturally knew that Furousanx and the two warriors had come to his side, but he was indeed thinking about something.

Now that they have defeated Baylor, it is obvious that there are still other issues to be resolved.

For example, what should be done about the Dragon Warriors, and how should the dragons that fill the Spiked Mountain be dealt with?

The matter of the Dragon Warriors is relatively easy to resolve; we just need to recruit them and find a place to settle them. They are still a very good fighting force.

If you don't want to be recruited, then leave on your own and find another way.

As long as it doesn't cause trouble and affect Bai Shi's power, Bai Shi won't interfere.

Beller is dead, and Frysanth is also free from her mission. We can ask her later whether she stays or leaves.

It would be best if they stayed, since the Dragon Warriors were trained by her and would naturally be under her command.

But if she decides not to stay and returns to the Dragon King's side, then Bai Shi will gladly accept her choice and respect her thoughts.

After all, before any other identity, she was first and foremost Gu Long.

Moreover, unlike Celine Sangs who signed a contract, Furou Sangs and Bai Shi did not have a close relationship; she had only witnessed a battle.

However, even without the Dragonbread Witch Furthax to lead the Dragonbread Warriors, it's not really a big deal.

Egon and the ancient dragons have been completely won over by Bai Shi. With their combined influence, recruiting the dragon warriors will not be a problem.

Moreover, Bai Shi also has Celine Sands under his command, who is also an ancient dragon, and most of the Dragon Warriors trust him completely.

What's making things difficult for Bai Shi now are those flying dragons.

Unlike the borderlands outside, the Shadowlands are not densely populated with various factions, and they have little desire or energy to control them.

Therefore, these dragons have lived and multiplied on Spike Mountain for a long time, and their numbers far exceed those of the species on the border.

Even with the Dragon Warriors constantly hunting and devouring dragons, their numbers remain enormous.

It's not just about numbers; the dragons here fight and struggle for survival and power, making them even more ferocious than those on the borderlands.

The dragons in these spiky mountains might even give rise to those who overestimate their abilities and try to challenge the authority of the prince, which gives you an idea of ​​the overall chaos and disorder.

After all, the dragons on the borderlands that weren't exiled could still be considered conservatives, while the dragon ancestors exiled here were all radicals who rebelled together.

While dragons aren't considered particularly strong, they are still among the most ferocious and powerful creatures on the borderlands.

Even if it's not those massive and powerful ancient dragons and wyverns, just the adult individuals are already beings that other creatures on the border cannot face.

It would be unacceptable to simply let these even more ferocious dragons roam freely; it would inevitably lead to chaos.

So even if Bai Shi wanted the dragons to have the opportunity to bask in the sunlight, he would have to make proper arrangements and carry out the transformation step by step.

The dragons on the border have never really been a problem, and they rarely conflict with human survival.

Therefore, it wasn't a serious issue, and Bai Shi didn't pay much attention to it.

Taking advantage of the current situation at Spike Mountain, Bai Shi also intends to make a decision about the future of the dragon race.

If you want to bask in the sunlight and live peacefully alongside other races, you must first accept the constraints.

The dragons on the borderlands are under the control of the 'Dragon Mother' Guillor, making them relatively easy to manage. All that's needed is to take care of the dragons on Spike Mountain.

Looking up at the dragons circling below, filled with both immense fear of the mangled remains of the prince and strange thoughts, Bai Shi shook his head.

The dragons here are not only ferocious, but also a bit stupid.

Celine Thorns, knowing her master's consistent ideals and style, seemed to have discerned Bai Shi's thoughts and spoke up:

“Master, if you want to manage these unruly dragons, you might as well try the power of Baylor.”

“Those traitors among the ancient dragons can command a large number of dragons. Baylor usually just ignores them, but once he releases his power and pressure, he can completely subdue them immediately.”

"And your warmth and kindness are beyond the comprehension of these foolish dragons. Perhaps it would be better to let Baylor's tyranny suppress the dragons."

"Having experienced the previous great battle, the dragons must have a better understanding of the tyrant's majesty."

Bai Shi raised an eyebrow and nodded slightly.

This is indeed a method: to establish initial dominance using the aura and authority of a prince, and then spend time transforming him later.

Dealing with these unruly dragons, using violence to suppress violence is indeed a very effortless method.

Bai Shi looked at Beile's mangled body and stared at the heart covered with countless horn-like fragments.

Within that body, a huge heart was still beating bright red.

However, the current speed is already very slow, like ashes that are slowly burning.

Within that heart, there still burns a kind of innate, undying rage.

It was as if it were born to fight and to roar. Therefore, even death could not extinguish the anger in its heart.

After a moment's thought, Bai Shi reached out and plucked at Beile's heart.

Baylor's power has a multiplier effect on managing the dragons.

Even after the dragon's burning heart was removed, it showed no signs of weakness or submission.

Perhaps it is waiting for an opportunity to reignite the burning flames.

The power of the Great Rune was activated by the White Consciousness, connecting with the power within that heart.

When the force stimulated Baylor's heart, it immediately began to beat again, its passionate tremor echoing in the desolate air.

As the heartbeat sounded again, the dragons in the sky paused and slowly descended.

Seeing that this method was indeed very effective, Bai Shi decided to add fuel to the fire.

As the prince raised his head, the lingering power of the tyrant instantly filled the sky, and thunderclouds seemed to shroud the heavens once more.

When Bai Shi walked towards the ruins of Spike Mountain, all the flying dragons in the sky had completely descended, prostrating themselves and bowing in submission.

In Bai Shi's view, as long as there are enough resources and the sunlight is warm enough, everything will be fine.

If organisms do not face the pressure of competition for survival, they will naturally not kill each other.

Although this process is difficult, judging from the harmonious scenes among Stoneville, it may not even be necessary for him to use the power of the sun to intervene to complete it.

In the future, we might see tamed dragons circling above the border fortresses, fighting alongside humans against foreign enemies.

Surrounded by the dragons, Bai Shi left Spike Mountain.

He has already defeated the 'Mad Dragon' Baylor of Spike Mountain, and the ancient dragons' past enemies, such as Celine Sands, have been eliminated.

So now, it seems there are no other enemies in the Shadowlands that Bai Shi needs to be wary of.

Currently, only the Finger Ruins remain as a special site, but the details of its existence are still unclear.

As for the Finger Ruins, there's no rush. Let Vic and Bernal handle it on their own.

Although his trusted confidants on the border did not send Bai Shi any important news or matters that needed attention, he still decided to return to the border.

There remain his remaining enemies, as well as his people.

However, before leaving, Bai Shi suddenly thought of something.

In this shadowy land, it seemed he still had one last thing to do.
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Bai Shi returned to Tower Town, but the vast city was now deserted, and even the Shadow Horned Man was nowhere to be seen.

In the previous battles with Michaela's followers, almost all the remaining Horned People of the Shadowlands were probably taken away.

Bai Shi wandered alone through the town of Tower and eventually came to the door of a warehouse.

Pushing open the door, the horned old woman reappeared before Bai Shi's eyes.

However, she had already lost her life.

It's unclear whether they sensed that the Horned People race had no chance of revival, or perhaps their time had come.

She sat in her original spot, leaning against the wall as if asleep, with a smile on her face.

No one knows whether she saw the scene of the Horned People rising again in her last dream.

Beside the old woman in the horn, there was a bowl of meat soup that emitted a strange smell and whose ingredients were unknown.

Bai Shi walked closer, looked at the broth, and recognized that the ingredients were those giant creatures known as spider scorpions.

Smelling that unique aroma, Bai Shi swallowed hard, hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head.

Looking at the old woman with the horned face, Bai Shi blinked gently, revealing a hint of pity.

Although at the beginning, the old woman with the horns provided Bai Shi with those supplies out of respect and expectation for the divine beast warriors.

Even the treasure of the Horned Tribe, including the Aepolia, fell into Bai Shi's hands.

Regardless of her motives, Bai Shi had indeed received her care, so now there's a reason for the opposite.

Bai Shi stepped forward, lifted her body, and walked towards another part of the tower town.

He brought her body to the center of the circular plaza by the giant withered tree, and then used gravity magic to bury her.

After everything was completed, an empty stone tablet rose from the ground.

Bai Shi didn't write anything on it.

After all, Bai Shi knew nothing about this old woman.

I don't know what role she played in the past, or what her views and attitudes were towards other ethnic groups.

Did she feel pity for the sorcerer? Or was she completely without shame, or even actively promoted the persecution?

Now that the person is dead, there's no need to dwell on these things anymore.

Bai Shi made no judgment, offering a final act of care simply because of their past connection.

Bai Shi stretched out his hand and summoned a semi-transparent skull guardian spirit from the air.

Within his body, the guardian spirit, which had been firmly restrained, finally saw the light of day again.

This guardian spirit was the first guardian spirit that Bai Shi encountered.

It is said that the guardian spirit that protects the horned people was born from the lingering attachment of the old woman who lost her son in the war.

However, Bai Shi never let him fight. He just silently studied its structure and from then on, he developed the ability to mass-produce Guardian Spirits as self-propelled turrets.

Without any intervention from Bai Shi, the guardian spirit, once released, silently floated above the empty tombstone.

Although this guardian spirit has almost no consciousness of its own and seems to have no memories of the past.

But sensing the presence of his loved ones, he still nestled close to the tombstone and slowly became one with it.

The protected tombstone gleamed with a dim light, no longer fearing the erosion of time.

Bai Shi reached out from the void and took out a water lily from the Azure Coast.

He gently twirled the flower stem with his fingers, seemingly lost in thought.

Finally, Bai Shi gently placed the water lily in front of the grave, then turned and left.

"Even though I don't even know your name..."

"But sweet dreams."

The Horned People are a rather difficult ethnic group to assess.

From the perspective of outsiders, they were a brutal yet ignorant people.

Even within the tribe, there were strict social classes, with the lowest-ranking members reduced to slaves or even sacrifices.

Ironically, they once held immense power and enjoyed unparalleled glory.

But it's no use saying anything now; such a nation has been completely submerged in the turbulent times and vanished in an instant.

Bai Shi was not afraid that the same fate would befall him, or destroy his dynasty.

The waves have washed away all, but he remains standing.

(End of this chapter)