Defeat the entire world with the power of one dragon!

Chapter 505 Departure, Attack, Turmoil
Snowflakes fell softly, gradually covering the mountains in a thick silver coat.

Several days later, two dragon shadows broke through the clouds, circled briefly in the biting air, and then landed at the location of Garus.

One black and one red.

Iron Dragon Sorog and Red Dragon Samantha.

"I am all ready."

Tie Long said in a steady, deep voice, "Set off immediately to the Fubo Dragon Domain to receive the baptism of the ancient tides."

Samantha shook her head, brushing the snow off the thorns, and then raised her chin.

“I’ll go with Sorog and ask those metal dragons in person how much a spot costs. We’ll talk directly, no need to beat around the bush.”

As she spoke, she grinned, revealing sharp fangs, and hot air escaped from between her teeth.

"I'm quite curious to see what kind of exorbitant prices those poor guys from the Dragon Domain can offer."

Galos had just finished a round of training, and the heat emanating from his body melted the surrounding snow, leaving a ring of wet, black rock.

He folded his wings, his muscles slowly smoothing out beneath his scales, and nodded slightly to his two blood relatives.

"In that case, I will inform Ovis in advance, and the rest of the negotiations are up to you."

He wasn't planning to go with us.

Given his sensitive identity, Garos does not intend to go to the Dragon Realm unless necessary, so as not to provoke certain old-timers or attract unnecessary attention and probing.

As for the safety of Sorog and Samantha.

This is not something Galos needs to consider.

They were all adult dragons, some even past their slumber and nearing adulthood, and all powerful beings at level 20, placing them among the top below the legendary level.

They have their own judgment, combat experience, and survival skills, so Garus doesn't need to worry about them as much as he would with a fledgling.

He knew Sorog's personality all too well.

Be cautious, thorough, and never fight a battle unprepared.

When he says "all is ready," it means that everything has been carefully considered.

Samantha may appear reckless, but she is actually quite shrewd despite her rough exterior.

She had also received ecological niche education from the White Dragon in her early years, and knew when to be arrogant and when to restrain herself. At crucial moments, she never let Galos down.

Moreover, with Sorog by her side, it was enough to make up for her occasional oversights.

“Alright, wait for us to come back…” Samantha said, her eyes gleaming with a warlike light, “The breath of the dragon will sweep across the entire Romanian plains. Those lowly lives should re-evaluate who the true masters of this land are.”

The moment the words fell, both the Iron Dragon and the Red Dragon flapped their wings simultaneously.

Two figures soared into the sky against the wind and snow, quickly transforming into two rapidly shrinking black dots on the horizon before disappearing into the leaden-gray clouds.

Galos withdrew his gaze and continued to focus on his training.

To forge iron, one must be strong oneself; to be the one who holds the torch and leads the kingdom forward, one must be powerful enough.

Time passed by amidst the howling wind and snow.

On the other side, two dragon shadows flew across the northern border of the Kingdom of Aura, continuing to soar and fly.

Below are gradually flattening hills, with snow-covered forests resembling white down on the ground, interspersed with frozen rivers and lakes.

Further away, smoke from the chimneys of human cities rose straight up in the cold air, and farmland and roads were buried in snow, creating a serene scene.

They maintained an altitude of over a thousand meters.

This distance avoids most ground threats without excessive exposure to turbulent high-altitude jet streams, which could affect flight stability.

"To avoid attracting unnecessary attention, we can't go too fast; we should just maintain our current speed."

"It is expected that we will be able to reach the coast in seven days and gradually approach the Fubo Dragon Domain."

Sorog's voice came through the telepathic link: "I have planned the route along the way. I will avoid the airspace of other major cities and try to travel through wilderness areas."

"Okay, okay, stop reminding me."

Samantha responded somewhat impatiently, but still adjusted the wingspan and followed Iron Dragon.

Following the route planned by Tie Long, they continued flying.

The journey was uneventful.

Apart from the occasional birds and flying animals passing by, there was nothing unusual in the sky above the route.

On the third day at noon, shortly after they left the border of the Romanian plains, they entered the airspace above a desert region known as the Scorching Sands.

The environment is gradually changing.

The sky was a blinding azure, without a single cloud, and the sun shone directly onto the gravel without any obstruction, sending up distorted waves of heat.

Below lies an endless sea of ​​yellowish-brown sand, interspersed with strangely shaped rock pillars and deep ravines sculpted by the wind.

It is dry, hot, and desolate here. Even drought-resistant plants are few and far between. The wind whips up sand and dust, forming moving yellow curtains that slowly drift across the ground.

Suddenly, the iron dragon, which was flying half a body length ahead, slowed down and changed the frequency of its wing flapping.

His vertical pupils revealed a faint, mysterious glimmer, like scattered stars, sweeping across the desert landscape.

"and many more."

His voice echoed in Samantha's mind, becoming serious.

Just in case, Iron Dragon brought the legendary item 'Eye of True Sight' with him on this trip.

After Garros completed his evolution and acquired similar traits, the item no longer had any effect on him and was borrowed by Sorog before he set off.

Samantha, the red dragon, narrowed her eyes and immediately came to a stop. Her wings drew an arc in the air, hovering behind and to the side of Sorog.

Without asking why, she immediately went into a state of alert, the scales on her neck slightly raised, and a faint heat energy gathering in her throat.

Tie Long said in a deep voice, "Be careful, there might be an ambush."

As soon as he finished speaking, something strange happened!
A seemingly ordinary sand dune below suddenly exploded open.

Yellow sand shot into the sky like a fountain, and a figure burst forth from the ground amidst the engulfment of the area.

It was roughly a tall and robust humanoid creature, its entire body covered in a thick aura of light, obscuring its face and attire. In its hand it held a huge double-edged battle axe, with dark red runes flowing across the blade, making it look extremely dangerous.

A legendary warrior, and the kind who excels at surprise attacks and bursts of speed.

From hiding to suddenly attacking, the whole process took less than half a second.

The power of the domain distorted the surroundings, causing sand and gravel to suspend and swirl, forming a small-scale sandstorm.

A figure streaked through the air, a battle axe raised high, carrying the power to split mountains and cleave the earth. Ignoring the red dragon, it locked onto the iron dragon Sorog.

However, Tie Long reacted faster than the attackers had anticipated.

He did not attempt to make any significant dodging movements.

When faced with a sudden attack from a legendary warrior unleashing his full power, hasty dodging will only expose more weaknesses to the opponent and put you in a more disadvantageous position.

A level 20 dragon can withstand a legendary creature for a while thanks to its powerful physique, but that's all it can do.

It is unwise to confront a legend head-on.

Sorog remained calm, simply raising his right forepaw with the palm facing upwards.

There, an emblem suddenly lit up.

At the same instant, beyond the reach of the naked eye, in the deep sky, outside the atmosphere, two dazzling beams of light suddenly appeared, like javelins hurled by gods, crashing down at an almost vertical angle.

The speed was so fast that it exceeded the limits of visual capture.

One moment it was shining brightly in the sky, the next it was right in front of you.

They landed precisely in the air in front of Sorog, and then suddenly disappeared.

Two figures clad in silver armor were already standing in mid-air.

On the left is a paladin spirit wielding a giant shield.

Although it was merely a spirit formed from condensed light, it exuded an aura of indestructibility.

On the right is a swordsman.

He had a handsome face, his armor was lighter, and the air around him rippled, giving him a calm yet sharp sense of danger.

Ciel and Mien, these two legendary heroic spirits, descended directly through the Sanctuary, their speed as if they had been rehearsed and prepared, without any delay.

The next second, the battle axe and the giant shield collided with a deafening roar.

clang! ! !
The deafening metallic clang transformed into tangible sound waves, spreading outwards.

The surface of the paladin's shield instantly cracked with countless tiny cracks, and the entire light-forged spirit body trembled violently. Countless light fragments were splashed off the armor, which was pushed backward by the enormous impact.

But he held on tenaciously.

On the other side, the attacker paused slightly, his charge abruptly halted.

In that brief moment, less than a tenth of a second, another swordsman spirit charged forward.

The longsword drew a dangerous arc, piercing through space and leaving a dark mark, aiming straight for the attacker's neck.

If a spatial attack is successfully executed, it will most likely break through the domain, forcing the attacker to parry with their axe.

Clang!
A crisp clanging sound rang out, sparks flew from the axe's surface, and a deep crack was left behind.

Iron Dragon calmly hovered in place, observing every detail of the battle.

Samantha, the red dragon, had circled around to the attacker's flank, her breath poised to burst forth, her eyes locked on her target, gleaming with eager anticipation.

On the other hand, the attackers did not expect that their ambush would be met with a counterattack.

The sudden arrival of the two legendary spirits disrupted his rhythm, but more importantly, it meant that the target was prepared all along.

Perhaps, that Red Emperor is also watching this place.

The enemy came prepared, and our side missed its target in one strike.

The attacker instantly weighed the pros and cons.

Continuing the fight would be a losing proposition, and if it dragged on, the enemy might get more reinforcements.

Then, the attacker suddenly swung his battle axe horizontally in front of him, unleashing a dark red shockwave that temporarily forced the two heroic spirits back. At the same time, he lightly stepped in the air, his body exploding backward like a cannonball.

They arrived suddenly, and retreated even more decisively! Without any hesitation or delay.

From the start of the attack to the evacuation, the entire process took only a second or two.

The dust that had been stirred up had not yet completely settled.

The two legendary spirits did not give chase; their mission at this moment was to protect the safety of the Iron Dragon and the Red Dragon, not to kill the powerful enemy.

Mien stood directly in front of Sorog with his shield in hand, while Charles guarded their flanks with his sword. Their spiritual light remained steady as they vigilantly scanned their surroundings to make sure there were no other ambushes.

Samantha slowly withdrew the dragon breath energy from her throat, flicked her tail somewhat displeased, and stirred up a gust of hot air.

Then, she turned to look at the Iron Dragon and asked in confusion, "Isn't the Sanctuary mainly covering the Romanian plains? This place is already outside its range, so how come it teleported so quickly?"

Iron Dragon did not turn his head, still gazing in the direction where the legendary attacker had retreated.

He explained simply, his voice steady: "The sanctuary covers the Romanian plains because our roots are here, but it is actually located in a dimensional space, not fixed in one place."

As the second-in-command of the Kingdom of Aura, his own strength has not yet broken through the legendary threshold.

Sorog knew very well that he was bound to be a soft target or a weak point in the eyes of many hostile forces, with countless eyes watching him from the shadows, most of which were malicious.

Therefore, he made thorough preparations before the trip began.

The Sanctuary's teleportation access has always been open to him, and the two legendary spirits are on standby at any time. Once he activates the insignia, they can descend at the fastest speed.

"Tsk, what a pity, this guy runs really fast."

Samantha swished her thick tail and said with some regret, her fighting spirit still burning in her eyes, "I was hoping to follow Garros' example and try to defeat a legendary opponent above my level, but it seems I won't have the chance this time."

Tie Long did not correct his sister's unrealistic fantasies.

He said, “The domain envelops the entire body, and the spiritual light is distorted and blurred, making it impossible to identify the specific race and identity characteristics. This is a professional assassin, or a legendary powerhouse who does not want to reveal his identity.”

"Moreover, we were attacked shortly after leaving the border of the Romanian plains and entering this relatively remote desert..."

Tie Long raised his head, his pupils sweeping across the vast blue sky, his voice low and deep: "Perhaps, there are eyes watching us from the sky all along."

He withdrew his gaze, readjusted the angle of his wings, and made no intention of stopping or turning back because of this failed attack.

"Let's keep going, we will surely become legends."

Beside her, Samantha seemed to have thought of something and asked with some confusion, "Wait, Sorog, since the Sanctuary can teleport, why don't we just have the Sanctuary teleport both of us to the vicinity of Fubo Dragon Domain? That would be faster and safer. Why bother flying there slowly and having to be wary of ambushes?"

Tie Long glanced at her and sighed.

"Do you really think that teleportation of heroic spirits, or even larger creatures, doesn't consume energy?"

"Heroic spirits have no physical form, but even so, the teleportation of legendary heroic spirits is burning the kingdom's treasures; in other words, it's burning our money."

"Given our enormous size and vitality, the energy required for teleportation would be astronomical."

"The kingdom's wealth is not inexhaustible. We need to expand and maintain our army. Every resource must be spent wisely."

You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household.

The Kingdom of Aura has a vast territory and abundant resources, and is also vigorously developing animal husbandry, agriculture, and mining.

However, the kingdom's expenditures are equally terrifying.

The number of dragons under his command is increasing, and each dragon is a major consumer of resources. The maintenance and improvement of legendary powerhouses require precious materials, and his numerous subjects, including ogres, trolls, and ferocious beasts, have an astonishing appetite.

There are also the rapidly multiplying and numerous gnolls, kobolds, and lizardmen.

Even with controlled birth rates and reduced supply, their numbers are still growing at a considerable rate, consuming massive amounts of food and supplies daily.

The war behemoth named Aura is growing hungry.

Conservative development cannot last, and expansion becomes an almost inevitable choice.

War was already imminent, partly to acquire more land and resources, and partly to deplete the surplus population that was difficult to manage, while also selecting more elite soldiers.

"Sorrog, from what you're saying, I always feel like you're looking down on me, like you think I only know how to fight and don't know how to run a business."

Samantha, the red dragon, snorted angrily, sending sparks flying.

Tie Long glanced at Samantha again and shook his head: "No, you're mistaken. We just have different strengths and are each doing our own job."

Samantha snorted and didn't pursue the topic any further.

After the attack, the two sides stopped talking and recalibrated their course before setting off again.

(End of this chapter)