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Are you sure that red dragon will really show itself?

"It's been so long already. If they were planning to come, they should have arrived long ago. Why haven't we seen a single sign of them yet?"

"Could it be that he's scared and hiding in his lair, too afraid to come out?"

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The temple ruins were now free of the previous stench of blood. The collapsed Blackrock Fortresses around them had been repaired and rebuilt, with rugged stone fortresses rising from the ground to house the creatures that had come from all over the wilderness.

A powerful red dragon suddenly appeared, a sight that almost no faction in the wilderness wanted to see.

This inherently greedy and brutal monster would never tolerate dissenting voices within its territory. If its power were allowed to grow, other races would be left with only two paths: submission or death.

Therefore, although these inhabitants of the wilderness also disliked the blue dragon Karendak from the bottom of their hearts, and were extremely disgusted by the evil aura emanating from him, they still had to gather together to contribute to his plan to fight the red dragon.

After all, judging from the current situation, the red dragon is clearly much stronger than the blue dragon. If they just watch them fight, the blue dragon will probably be defeated in no time.

When that time comes, they will be the ones who suffer the most, so they will have no choice but to unite.

As long as either the red dragon or the blue dragon remains standing, they won't have time to concern themselves with the other races in the wilderness. Ideally, these two dragons would both suffer heavy losses.

But as time went by, more and more creatures of various races gathered in the rebuilt Blackrock Fortress, yet the red dragon never appeared.

This has caused many creatures to gradually become restless.

It's important to understand that those who gather here are almost all elites of their respective races, the pillars of their tribes, and the key to their survival.

If they are only separated from their respective races for a short period of time, it will not cause any major problems. However, if the separation lasts for a long time, their races will be severely affected and may even inevitably decline.

As a result, all sorts of rumors inevitably spread, and people's hearts began to waver.

Just then, a group of tall figures quietly gathered from all directions. They had crimson skin covered with scales like armor, golden pupils that gleamed, and various horns that shot up from their heads.

These are dragonborn from the curse of the mad dragon, and their numbers even exceed those personally appointed by Thor.

Not every creature that received the power of the mad dragon from him survived.

That power is both a blessing and a curse. It can make them powerful in a short time, but it also brings deadly danger and the greedy gaze of other creatures.

More than half of the recipients died during the subsequent transformation process or were attacked by other creatures. However, the curse of the mad dragon within them did not disappear, but stubbornly continued to spread.

It's like a legacy; when the owner dies, a successor will naturally pick it up and allow it to continue to exist.

Meanwhile, in the struggle among various forces, some of the Mad Dragon Curses were even broken apart, splitting into more individual entities. A few others were sealed away by powerful individuals who wanted to study their mysteries.

Those creatures who obtained the curse of the Mad Dragon often thought they could control this power, but in the end they all succumbed to their physical instincts and developed a sincere respect for Thor, whom they had never met.

Upon hearing the rumors circulating in the wilderness, all these relatives scattered in the outside world immediately rushed over, wanting to do their part for Thor.

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A group of desert lizardmen travel through the night.

Unlike their close relatives that live in swamps, they are more slender, with dull gray-blue skin, a more pointed snout, and short, spiky horny protrusions on their heads.

As creatures from all over the wilderness gather together, their demand for various necessities naturally increases significantly.

These lizardmen were responsible for transporting food. This job was originally done by the kobolds, but after they saw the red dragon, they all turned against them. Now the kobolds have all been eliminated.

Thus, these grey-blue lizardmen rose to power and became Kalendak's new loyal servants.

As they escorted the carts loaded with food, they vigilantly observed their surroundings with their innate dark vision, when two scarlet fireballs suddenly lit up in front of them.

A deep growl followed, and a 10-meter-long crimson hyena emerged from the darkness.

It has a lithe body, its skin covered with armor made of a mixture of scales and keratin, its tail is thick and long like a mace, its large fangs protrude from the corners of its mouth, and its forelimbs even have terrifying claws with serrated edges.

This is a gnoll infected with the curse of the Mad Dragon, but most of its features come from the Odogaron.

The ferocious behemoth looked down at the tiny lizardmen in front of it, and under their terrified gazes, it suddenly stood upright and pounced fiercely.

The claws, each half a meter long, glowed red under the high temperature. With just a light swipe, several lizardmen were instantly sliced ​​into pieces.

The lizardmen only then realized what was happening and tried to escape, but before they could take more than a few steps, a scorching, foul wind swept up from behind them.

In just a few minutes, the entire swarm of lizardmen was reduced to a pile of minced meat.

Then came the crunching sound of bones being chewed, and the thick stench of blood gradually spread through the night.

This is just a small microcosm of the surrounding area. The dragonborn who gathered from all directions knew that they could not defeat the blue dragon, so they chose to attack the many wild creatures instead.

Chaotic battles erupted everywhere, with Thor's dragonborn slaughtering small tribes that had come from the wilderness, and others being surrounded and killed by larger tribes.

A dragonborn that raided the centaur camp unfortunately encountered the current centaur chieftain, known as Kahal the Windseeker.

Kahar's upper body is that of a burly human male, and his lower body is that of a horse with ordinary chestnut hair. However, the wind element that swirls around him forms cloud patterns on his hooves. Wherever his spear points, the air within a radius of tens of meters will be sucked away.

The dragonborn who had raided the area was pierced through the chest in almost a single exchange, scalding blood gushing from both his front and back as he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The Dragon's Curse within the Dragonborn sensed that its host's life was irreversibly slipping away, so it frantically extracted energy from the body, condensing it into a dark red sphere of light.

Kahar was about to shatter or seal the orb of light when a centaur with a crimson body suddenly stepped out from the crowd and knelt down before him.

"Chief, please give me this blood of the mad dragon. We can use it to learn more about the red dragon and use its power to kill him."

Upon hearing this, Kahar frowned and looked down at the centaur kneeling before him.

Judging from her relatively small stature and body curves, this should be a female centaur. However, her exposed skin is covered with numerous burns, and her entire face looks as if it has been torn off and then re-healed, making her appear ferocious and terrifying.

Only those eyes, radiating a light of obsession and hatred, left a deep impression on anyone who looked at them.

Perhaps, this willpower will allow her to overcome the Dragon Madness and remain unaffected by the power of the Red Dragon?

Chapter 236 Provocation

The attacks by the dragonborn under Thor's command were hardly a major problem for truly powerful individuals and large tribes.

After all, those who dared to take the initiative to join forces to fight the Red Dragon were all people who had full confidence in their own strength, unlike those small tribes who were merely coerced into acting as servants.

Many creatures saw this as a golden opportunity—a chance to glimpse the power of the red dragon.

Finding these recipients of the Red Dragons is no easy task under normal circumstances. After the initial ambush and encirclement, all the surviving dragonborn are extremely wary of the outside world.

Now that they dare to offer themselves up, the precious blood of the mad dragon must be accepted without hesitation.

Even if you don't need it yourself, you can sell it to magicians living in towers, sorcerers hiding in the shadows, or nobles in royal palaces for a hefty reward.

Because it was profitable, the people's hearts, which were on the verge of collapse due to anxiety, gradually stabilized.

Only Kalendak was deeply dissatisfied with this.

The immense abyssal demonic energy flowing through his body was like thousands of venomous insects, relentlessly gnawing at his flesh, and the excruciating pain never ceased.

The whispers of the abyss echoing in his ears were slowly eroding his sanity, attempting to turn him into a completely mad and chaotic beast.

In this world where gods exist, all external forces often come with a huge hidden price.

Seeking power from the evil beings in the abyss is no different from borrowing money at exorbitant interest rates; every so often, one must pay an enormous sum of "interest."

To completely eradicate this hidden danger, a sacrifice sufficient to pay off all debts, including principal and interest, must be offered.

It could be a grand sacrifice that covers the entire kingdom, a lost artifact fragment, or even the soul of a powerful being of sufficient stature.

Neither of the first two options were feasible for Kalendak at this moment; only the red dragon offered him a glimmer of hope.

Everything started with this red dragon, so everything should also end with his death!

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Hiding deep underground, Kalendak's pupils turned a dark reddish-brown at the thought of that damned crimson monster, and drool dripped from his mouth in a frenzy.

The price he paid from the abyss was far heavier than he had imagined. He felt he could no longer wait and had to prepare for both possibilities.

With a flash of bluish-purple evil light, the 32-meter-long blue dragon's body twisted and contracted inward, quickly transforming into a gloomy-faced middle-aged man.

All his madness and evil were buried deep within him. He casually grabbed a black robe from the side, draped it over his shoulders, and stepped out of the underground.

Soon, a large flock of carrion vultures with purplish-black scales took off like a dark cloud and flew swiftly eastward.

A message once again spread through the wilderness: the Blue Dragon will formally execute the Crimson Tyrant's mother on the twenty-first day of the Sorrowful Moon, and cordially invites all races to witness the ceremony.

This news was like a bombshell, causing a great stir in much of the wilderness.

Dragons are almost legendary creatures, let alone the red dragon, the most representative of evil dragons. Many creatures never see its appearance in their entire lives.

Witnessing the death of the red dragon would be something to brag about for a lifetime. So, a large number of fearless individuals flocked to the scene.

The dragonborn scattered around, under Thor's command, were enraged by the news and began launching frequent attacks.

In an instant, countless people were killed or injured, and the large amount of corpses and flesh almost dyed the nearby sand red.

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Several days later, when the news reached Saul's ears.

At that time, he was squatting on a low hill, the shadow cast by his huge wings covering almost the entire hill.

A group of fat boar-men who looked like upright wild boars were kneeling at his feet, kowtowing desperately.

That's right! This was the first place he chose to build his nest after leaving the mother dragon's lair, and the boar-men at the foot of the mountain were his first true subordinates.

Since this place happened to be on a straight line with where he was going, Thor decided to revisit it. To his surprise, he found that the boar people had not only not become extinct, but were actually thriving.

This is probably because there were no powerful creatures around, and the corn and potato seeds he left behind, as well as the planting techniques he spread, played a role.

He felt somewhat pleased about this and planned to send any of his men to take these qualified serfs back to his territory after dealing with that old man, Stormfang.

However, this good mood did not last long. When news from afar reached his ears on the winds of the wilderness, Thor was instantly enraged.

The education received from the human soul, and the moral character deeply rooted in the soul of that nation, made the word "mother" ultimately different for Saul.

Therefore, the words "matricide" never appeared in his mind. At most, he would just ignore her plight or plan to plunder all her wealth, leaving her to live a life of regret and pain.

However, the blue dragon's actions were undoubtedly a blatant provocation against Thor and an affront to his authority.

If he doesn't respond to this, how will the entire wilderness and even the whole world view him?

That damned old man, couldn't he have just dealt with it quietly instead of making a scene for everyone to see? What an ungrateful wretch!

Crimson flames erupted from the enormous red dragon's eyes, and its bulging muscles strained against its scales, revealing patterns that shimmered like magma.

The magical elements in the environment were constantly absorbed into Thor's body, and after being transformed by the unique blood vessels, they were transformed into a continuous stream of blazing dragon energy, which surged out from his wings.

The powerful propulsion propelled his heavy body into the sky in an instant, like a shooting star in broad daylight, leaving a crimson trail across the heavens.

As the speed increased, everything around him seemed to fade and become illusory, the barriers between worlds were opened, allowing Thor to escape into the Astral Dimension.

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As time went by, a large number of creatures gathered there, and the desolate desert where Blackrock Fortress was located began to become lively and bustling.

Dirty, dilapidated tents and shacks are scattered haphazardly throughout the Gobi Desert, and strange, evil creatures roam and fight among them, with even human figures mixed in.

By this time, the temple ruins had been completely cleared out, and only a huge stone pillar remained on the dilapidated plaza.

A dying red dragon was bound to a stone pillar. Long-term torture had left her with no strength to struggle, and even her golden pupils had become dull and lifeless.

Chili looked around at the hideous and greedy faces around her, and a deep sense of regret welled up in her heart.

If I hadn't abandoned those three cubs, or if I had parted ways with them after abandoning them, instead of finding them again and selling them to the Blue Dragon tribe, would things be different now?

It is said that her eldest son was kind and generous, even willing to share his power and wealth with his subordinates, and the amount of gold coins he scattered was as high as millions.

If I had made a different choice back then, I would probably be owning vast territories and possessing countless riches by now.

Chapter 237 A King Descends from Heaven, His Words Resounding

No matter what waves the world stirs up, the sun remains unmoved.

Since it was ignited by the god of light, Suren, with eternal fire in ancient times, it has burned fiercely without ever ceasing.

It is said that this warm sunlight is an extension of the perception of many righteous deities. Everything that happens under the sunlight should not escape their eyes, so why do they turn a blind eye to the many evils in the world?

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