Elven cultivators

The elders' order was quickly issued.

Since the mining of the Dark Regions got on track and the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array was completed, the clan has not mobilized on such a large scale for a long time.

In a short time, large numbers of elves and lizardmen slaves entered the Underdark and arrived at the city-states that were originally considered forbidden territory.

Those twisted and bizarre buildings collapsed with a roar under the magic.

The fleshy walls were uprooted, the sharp arches were smashed and dragged away, and the heavy stone walls were demolished section by section.

The petrified mind flayers and their servant statues were also carried out of the city-state one by one and sent outside for unified disposal.

The lizardman slaves were responsible for moving rubble and debris, while the elven craftsmen focused on paving the ground, polishing the walls, and installing lighting and ventilation systems.

The entire city-state has been transformed into a bustling construction site.

The cleanup, demolition, and renovation work were carried out simultaneously, amidst a hustle and bustle, yet in an orderly manner.

At the same time, Andong also began to work on the overall planning of the cave dwelling.

He set up a temporary office directly in the central cave of the city-state.

While cultivating using spiritual veins, he also devoted a lot of time and energy to planning the blueprint every day, and from time to time, he had to go to the site to conduct surveys.

Every detail needs to be carefully considered and cannot be overlooked.

The preliminary work for the construction of the cave dwelling is in full swing.

Time slipped away amidst the busyness and fulfillment.

However, a sudden piece of news shattered this peaceful period.

Isaac, the Ember Dragon, who had been missing since leaving the Eldron Plains more than sixty years ago, suddenly appeared yesterday in the Shattered Hills area in the western part of the plains and launched a fierce attack on the Stonefist tribe living there.

Stonefist Tribe is a medium-sized orc tribe with a population of nearly 20,000. It has five Gold-tier warriors, and its chieftain is a Gold-tier peak powerhouse who has awakened the power of laws. It is a force to be reckoned with on the Eldron Plains.

However, in that battle, the entire Stonefist tribe was wiped out, from the chief to the women and children, not a single person was left alive.

Just as the entire Eldron Plains was shocked by Isaac's actions, three days later, more bad news arrived.

The Ember Dragon appeared in the Greyfin fishing town on the southeastern coast of the plains and attacked the sea creatures living there.

More than five thousand sea creatures were wiped out by the dragon's breath, and the entire Greyfin fishing town was turned into a sea of ​​fire.

By the time nearby forces sent people to investigate, Grayfin Fishing Town had already been reduced to a charred ruin.

After the news spread, the entire Eldron Plains was plunged into unprecedented panic.

Those forces that had been eager to act due to the collapse of Dragon City's prestige now felt as if they had been doused with ice water, and they all fell silent and retreated into hiding.

But Isaac did not give up.

Five days later, the figure of the Shining Dragon appeared in Windmill Valley in the heart of the plains.

The dragon's breath fell, and flames shot into the sky.

In a single day, Windmill Valley was reduced to scorched earth.

The Stonefist Tribe, Grayfin Fishing Town, and Windmill Ancient all share the commonality of having refused to continue paying tribute to Kreisor Dragon City.

At this point, Isaac's intentions were crystal clear.

It's both a form of retaliation and an attempt to establish authority.

In the bloodiest and most direct way, let all the forces in the entire Eldron Plains know who the true ruler of this place is.

Those forces that dare to offend the majesty of Dragon City will ultimately face destruction.

For a time, the entire Eldron Plains was filled with an atmosphere of fear and unease, with everyone living in constant fear.

Those forces that had been secretly reducing their tribute resources are now trembling with fear.

They were terrified that one day they would be targeted by Isaac and follow in the footsteps of the Stonefist Tribe, Greyfin Fishing Town, and Windmill Valley.

The fear of being dominated by dragons for thousands of years surged back into everyone's hearts like a tidal wave.

……

Silvermoon Forest, Eternal Palace.

The long, round table was surrounded by people.

All the clan's high-ranking members gathered together, their faces etched with solemnity and worry.

Cedric is delivering the latest intelligence.

"...What is now certain is that the forces destroyed by Isaac were those that had explicitly refused to continue paying tribute to Krethor Dragon City."

"These are also the only three powers that refused to pay tribute."

"Seven days have passed since Windmill Valley was destroyed, and Isaac has yet to show any signs of taking any further action."

Elena frowned. "So, you're saying that only forces that have explicitly refused to pay tribute will be targets of Isaac?"

"Not necessarily." Cedric shook his head. "No one can fathom the thoughts of a dragon."

A moment of silence fell over the hall.

Dragons have never been a race that reasons.

Their only rule of conduct is: those who obey me live, those who oppose me die.

While the Silvermoon Clan has never explicitly refused to pay tribute, they have certainly taken measures to tamper with resources over the years.

Even if Isaac isn't crazy enough to take action against all factions—after all, there's almost no faction in the entire Eldron Plains that hasn't secretly made some moves—who can guarantee that they won't become the chicken used as a warning to others?

What was the reaction from the Meteor Dragon Society?

The elder asked a question, glancing at Anton subtly as he spoke.

Cedric said in a deep voice, "On the day Isaac attacked the Stonefist tribe, the Meteor Dragon Society's personnel in several towns were attacked. Torchbearer Brok died at the hands of the governor, and First Torch Sieg escaped with serious injuries after fighting with Orion. After that, the Meteor Dragon Society quickly withdrew its forces and went back into hiding."

The clan leaders were secretly astonished upon hearing this.

Since the Meteor Dragons entered the Eldron Plains, although they have lost a lot of manpower, they have never suffered any losses at the Torchbearer level.

Brock is a peak Gold-level expert, and even within the Meteor Dragon Society, he is a highly skilled fighter.

His death was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Eldron division.

Not to mention the large number of personnel lost in various places.

Cresso Dragon City's counterattack was both fierce and swift.

Anton's expression remained calm, his eyes showing no emotion.

He knew about the Meteor Dragon Society even earlier than Cedric.

Summers contacted him on the very day of the attack, informing him of Isaac and the Crestoron City's counterattack.

He was specifically instructed to lie low and not show himself during this period.

After all, everyone in the Eldron Plains knows that the person Crestor Dragon City hates the most is Canglan.

Once Canglan appears, it will inevitably face fierce attacks from Kresol Dragon City.

With Isaac the Ember Dragon personally taking action, even Canglan would have no chance of survival.

The Meteor Dragon Society has already lost one Brock; it absolutely cannot afford to lose a second Torchbearer.

"These next few days, tell the tribespeople to stay in the forest as much as possible."

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment before making a decision.

"Withdraw most of the personnel from the Underdark, leaving only enough to maintain the mine to a minimum level."

Cedric nodded.

The Grand Elder then looked at Anton: "The construction of the cave dwelling may have to be suspended for a while."

"I understand." Anton nodded calmly.

Even if the Grand Elder doesn't say it, he will bring it up himself.

Isaac's sudden return caught everyone off guard, and at this critical juncture, caution is the best course of action.

The subsequent meetings failed to produce any more specific solutions.

Faced with a legendary being like the Shining Dragon, the Silvermoon Clan had no good countermeasures and could only wait passively.

After discussing a few more routine matters, the group dispersed.

After leaving the Hall of Eternal Repose, Andong went straight back to the treehouse, his thoughts churning along the way.

The Glowing Dragon has returned, but what about the other guardian dragons of the Dragon Cities?

Has he come back too?

If so, does it mean that the reason for their departure has been resolved, or at least temporarily calmed down?

When the guardian dragons of various places left without explanation, Anton guessed that it was probably because a huge change had occurred in the Dragon Court.

For example, the fall of the Dragon God.

However, over the years, no news has come out about the changes in the Dragon Court.

The Dragon Clan's cover-up of this matter was as tight as an iron barrel.

Even an organization like the Meteor Dragon Society couldn't get a single clue.

If Isaac and the other dragons returned because the upheaval in the Dragon Court had temporarily subsided, does that mean that the dragon god Io has not truly fallen?

Or perhaps the opposite is true; the Dragon God has completely perished, and in order to prevent the outside world from noticing anything amiss, the Dragon Court ordered the dragons to return to their respective Dragon Cities, maintaining the appearance of peace as much as possible.

This also explains why Isaac was so tyrannical upon his return, slaughtering three factions in succession.

This action seems more like a show of bravado masking inner weakness.

While it proclaims to everyone "I am still strong," it also conceals a certain unease.

Of course, all of this is just speculation.

Anton has no evidence and cannot verify it.

Two possibilities, pointing to drastically different futures.

If it is the former, the dragon race's rule will continue for hundreds of years until the day the dragon god truly falls.

If it's the latter, then the fact that the dragon race has lost the protection of the Dragon God is undeniable. However, this news is still tightly sealed and hasn't reached the outside world. If it were to leak out, the entire Dawn Continent would be thrown into turmoil.

These two possibilities have different meanings for Anton now.

Upon learning of Isaac's return, a thought involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

Should we take this opportunity to collect dragon breath?

Normally, even if the Shining Dragon stayed in the Eldron Plains, it would only stay in the City of Crestor and keep to itself.

Legendary dragons are troublesome enough, but to attack one in its own stronghold, the heavily guarded Kreisor Dragon City, is practically suicide.

However, if Isaac were to leave Krethor Dragon City, the difficulty of the challenge would immediately drop by a level.

However, the above plan is based on the premise that the dragon race has lost the protection of the dragon god's power.

Dragons without the protection of the Dragon God are on completely different levels of combat power.

Anton hasn't yet figured out a way to verify this.

But in any case, it's always good to be prepared.

The most effective way he could think of at the moment was to condense as much Yin Heavy Water as possible.

Neither cultivation level nor the quality of the sword pellet can be improved rapidly in a short period of time.

Only the dark and heavy water can instantly enhance combat power.

Especially after acquiring a spiritual vein, Anton immediately set up a spirit-gathering array, which not only greatly improved cultivation efficiency but also significantly reduced the condensation time of the Nether Yin Heavy Water.

The city-state's location is ideal for condensing Netherworld Heavy Water. With the added benefits of spiritual veins and spirit-gathering arrays, Anton can now condense a drop of Netherworld Heavy Water in just four to five days, a speed far exceeding what he used to achieve.

In just over a year, one can accumulate a hundred drops of dark, heavy water.

By then, he should have already strengthened his true essence to the point of filling his dantian.

With his Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivation and a series of trump cards, he might just be able to put up a fight against Hui Jinlong.