Man on the ark, forced to become king

The flames swept across the area, leaping and dancing, as the fiery phoenix emerged from the fire, rising slowly and enveloping the enormous insect body, which sizzled and crackled as it burned.

Ow! ! !

The dragon head, clad in stone armor, roared ferociously, spewing out dark green acid that scattered and splashed up large plumes of white smoke under the scorching flames. A pungent odor filled the air. Under the corrosive effect of the acid, the body, composed of Mon3tr crystals, was burned open with gaps. Wei Yanwu, the only one among them who could fight at close range, was so frightened that he hurriedly retreated to avoid it, feeling extremely frustrated.

These people—one a summoner, one a mage, and one a ranged sniper—are all he capable of dealing maximum damage in close combat. How many years has it been since he, the highest-ranking officer of Lungmen and a member of the royal family, has done this kind of meat shield job?!

"Ready? Get out of the way!"

Lin Lu roared and floated into the air. A crimson emblem opened above her head, and a scarlet dragon head covered with fine hair emerged from the emblem, exuding an astonishing pressure.

Ow! ! !

The dragon roared, and a torrent of red smoke poured from its mouth, scattering across the earth—death poured down!

High Dragonbaptism Prayer: The Corruption of Agkith!

Dragons feast on the Avengers, stepping into the corrupted power of Aegis!

Even in the borderlands where powerful beings abound, Crimson Corruption is one of the most feared forces. During the Fragment Wars, Valkyrie Malenia fought a decisive battle against General Rataen of Shattered Star in Galid. The blooming Crimson Flower plunged the entire Galid into a curse of corruption, causing everything to wither and life to perish!

Even General Rataen, hailed as the strongest demigod, could not withstand the crimson corruption emanating from the Outer Gods, and went mad. Its power was pure decay and destruction!

Under the red smoke, the land covered with yellow sand was stained with a shocking blood red. The smell of decay spread, and the thick, petrified carapaces floated with blue smoke. The miserable howls echoed through the sky, and the huge bodies of the Originium worms gushed foul-smelling fluids and collapsed to the ground.

However, this is not the end.

An even thicker red smoke descended again, completely enveloping it. The hard shell softened like dough, and fine white hairs emerged from within, condensing into mushroom shapes. In just a few minutes, the colossal creature, several meters tall, had melted into a distorted shape that was no longer discernible. Red and white mushroom caps sprouted from its body, devouring its remaining life force.

In the end, the giant Originium Bug had become a pool of foul-smelling pustules spread across the earth. All its body tissues had solidified into red and white deposits due to decay, making it unrecognizable from its original form.

This terrifying scene chilled everyone present to the bone.

Chapter Seventy-Four: Strength is the Principle of Kingship!

"Gudu~"

A gentle breeze swept by, and the sound of someone swallowing saliva startled the silent crowd. The pitch-black crystalline behemoth quietly dissipated, turning into particles and returning to Kal'tsit's back.

But no one spoke when they saw the grotesque, foul-smelling mass in front of them.

This is... what kind of power?

Wei Yanwu's fingers trembled slightly as he gripped the hilt of the Crimson Sky Sword, and his pupils contracted. If it weren't for his years of political experience, he would probably have lost his composure by now.

The ability to melt a three-story-tall mutated behemoth into this form in just a few minutes is an unheard-of terrifying magic!

Is it the lingering poison of the Witch King of Letania? Or the ancient sorcery of the Sarkaz? Or perhaps Sargon… no, that's not right!

The overwhelming sense of decay and despair felt even more dangerous than facing a natural disaster!

As his gaze shifted, Wei Yanwu keenly noticed that under the erosion of the red mist, the yellow sand had been dyed crimson, filled with a deep aura of decay. Even the stones were twisted and deformed under the terrifying corrosion. This power could not only target living things, but also permeate inanimate objects!

The lingering red smoke from the corrupted land of the Originium Bugs had not yet dissipated. Wei Yanwu had a feeling that once he stepped into that area, even he would not be able to resist the erosion of the mist. The power contained in that mist was simply the nemesis of all life. As long as it came into contact with the mist, all flesh and blood would fall into irreversible decay.

Frankly speaking, this area has become even more terrifying than the land after a natural disaster. Being affected by Originium dust only results in Oripathy, but being attacked by this kind of power would probably kill you on the spot!

What's even more frightening is that nobody knows how long this area will last.

At this moment, he realized that Lin Lu could not possibly be from the noble class of Yan Kingdom as he had previously thought. No one in Yan Kingdom possessed such terrifying power!

He was wrong from the very beginning!

This is no young talent who has mastered thunder magic; he is clearly a walking disaster!

What would happen if this force erupted inside Lungmen? The crimson sand not only didn't recede, but it continued to spread outwards!

This means that it is extremely infectious. It is very likely to spread through contact and grow stronger by devouring flesh and blood, making it a hundred times more terrifying than Oripathy!

Such a terrifying thing would be a disaster no matter which densely populated city it broke out in, and the key to unlocking the door to disaster is now in the hands of a young man.

slap~

A pebble falls into the putrid liquid, splashing out a viscous ripple.

Kal'tsit's face, hidden by the Radiant Stone Shield, was filled with solemnity as she stared intently at the stone, watching it gradually turn crimson. The blood-red color climbed along the surface of the rock, spreading deep inside and corroding the intact stone into tiny holes.

Her history is very long.

Throughout her long life, she traveled to every corner of the earth and learned many secrets buried in the past.

She had seen and heard far more than Wei Yanwu, and naturally, she had thought of far more.

Gazing at the decaying, broken stones, Kal'tsit was certain she had never seen the same or similar power on this land.

It devours life, corrupts flesh and blood, and causes inanimate objects to wither away; this far exceeds the corrosive and infectious power of Originium.

The strongest fortresses often collapse from within. This force invades the body and begins to corrupt from the inside out. Who can stop it?

A strange tree that controls the source stones, and possesses such terrifying corrupting power—this person could be the hope of this land, or he could be the culprit who unleashes calamity. Who exactly is Lin Lu? Where did he come from, and what are his motives?

The unknown, everything is unknown.

Taking in Lin Lu, who was pale and slightly out of breath, out of the corner of her eye, Kal'tsit suddenly felt a sense of relief. She was glad that she had met this man here and that the two of them had become entangled in some way, which might become an opportunity.

As a traveler on this earth, she has witnessed too much suffering and calamity, and does not wish for the world to become worse. The person who has the power to shake the world may be right before her eyes!

"Is this the disease you told me about?"

Mostima stared blankly at the decaying matter before him and asked softly. Lin Lu simply nodded without speaking. The consumption of the high-level dragon feast was too great. Even though he controlled the range as much as possible, it still drained all his strength, leaving him speechless.

However, Wei Yanwu and Kal'tsit both changed color upon hearing this!

Disease! Such terrifying power is actually a disease?!

How can it be a disease?!

These two short words represent so many possibilities. Although magic and power with this nature are terrifying, they are ultimately in human hands and can be controlled. But disease is completely different!

How does a completely unknown disease spread? How fast does it spread? What are the specific symptoms? How can it be cured?

I don't know, I don't know anything!

If everyone infected with this disease ends up looking like this, then Oripathy is nothing compared to it! When corruption spreads among people, it can even destroy a country and bring down a civilization!

Such things are hundreds, even thousands of times more terrifying than magic!

"Don't worry, Xiao Mo."

As the power of the Golden Tree flowed through her body and she felt her strength gradually returning, Lin Lu stood up shakily and explained, "Since I can use it, I must have a way to control it. Once I recover some energy, I can clean up this area without leaving any hidden dangers. None of the things you are worried about will happen."

These words were addressed not only to Mostima, but also to Kal'tsit and Wei Yanwu. The expression on the old dragon's face said it all, and Lin Lu naturally knew what he was thinking.

So it's better to explain it, even if it's not necessarily useful, it's better than nothing.

He's neither a madman nor a corrupt follower of the goddess of corruption, so how could he possibly spread scarlet corruption at will?

However, after this incident, it seems things won't be easy for Lungmen to stay there.

It has demonstrated the power of crimson corruption. When he returns to Longmen in the future, Wei Yanwu will probably have no peace of mind. What ruler would allow a time bomb to appear on his territory?

Some things you can't just say and expect others to believe you.

Fortunately, the golden tree has already grown here, and there's no need to go back to Lungmen.

Now that things have come to this, even if he doesn't want to fight, he has no choice but to fight.

With enough strength, this land is ours to roam freely. Why confine ourselves to one place?

Once the golden tree has fully grown, Lin Lu is confident that she will be able to secure a place in this world.

Power is the reason to be king!

Chapter 75 Win-Win? I Win Twice!

"Ahem, it's only been a few days, but my nephew's thunder magic has improved quite a bit. You're a promising young man indeed."

Under the golden tree, W, Ines, and Hedley huddled in the distance, whispering amongst themselves, glancing over every now and then. Mostima was also pulled aside by Fiametta to whisper something to her. Chen stood there dumbfounded, holding his Crimson Blade, motionless, his expression complicated.

Lin Lu, Wei Yanwu, and Kal'tsit stood close to the Golden Tree, leaning against the trunk to recover their strength and discuss what was to come.

Wei Yanwu was the first to speak. With such a large Dragon Gate standing there, his sudden disappearance could cause countless troubles, so he was the one among those present who couldn't wait the longest.

He didn't say many pleasantries, just the usual polite greeting before getting straight to the point: "Nephew, you've offended the people of Babel here. Staying in Kazdel isn't a good thing. Why don't you return to Lungmen together?"

"Aren't you afraid I'll bring trouble to Lungmen?"

Lin Lu glanced at him in surprise, wondering what the old dragon was up to. She had thought that after witnessing the crimson corruption, Wei Yanwu would definitely do everything he could to prevent him from returning to Longmen, but now it seemed that not only did he not reject him, but he was even taking the initiative to invite him back to Longmen.

"What trouble could there be?"

Wei Yanwu waved his hand dramatically, displaying great spirit.

“Longmen belongs to Great Yan. Kazdel’s influence doesn’t even extend to Longmen. Let alone the mere Tower of Babel, even if the Regent himself came, he wouldn’t have the right to point fingers at Great Yan!”

Even though Kal'tsit, who belongs to Babel Tower, was right next to him, the old dragon was not polite at all. His meaning was very simple: no matter who you offended in Kazdel, as long as you return to Lungmen, I will protect you!

Direct, simple, and effective.

It's more effective than any empty polite words. Lin Lu didn't expect this old dragon to have such courage. It's no wonder he's the city lord who developed Longmen from a small border town into a commercial metropolis.

“Mr. Wei, there is only a misunderstanding between Babel Tower and Mr. Lin. There is no irreconcilable conflict. He will not be in any danger if he stays here.”

Hearing him say that, Kal'tsit was displeased. She knew that the tree's power could suppress Oripathy, so how could she let such a treasure go so easily? It was just a fight, no one died, there was nothing that couldn't be discussed.