Red Dragon Monster Hunter Template.

The crudely crafted giant spear in Erola's hands finally gave way and broke in two.

Just when the silver-white centaur thought things were about to take a turn for the better, a shooting star suddenly fell from the sky.

Chapter 269 Church of the Mother Goddess of the Earth

Thor believes that any familiar capable of awakening dragon-attribute energy undoubtedly possesses considerable talent, and therefore he is willing to lend them a hand.

A massive spear, forged entirely from sparrow stone and flame iron and shimmering with spiral patterns, fell from the sky like a meteorite and crashed deep into the ground.

Looking at the weapon that seemed to have been tailor-made for her, Erola could no longer fail to understand that it was a blessing from the great dragon lord.

A strong sense of honor surged into his heart, and he couldn't help but grin widely, revealing a sinister smile to Lunaris.

"Stubborn fools, I'll give you one last chance to surrender. The weak and the stupid don't deserve to live in this wilderness!"

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The civil war among the centaurs was nothing more than a trivial episode for Thor, a little spice in his life, and it didn't attract much of his attention.

After having his men deliver the weapon, he devoted all his energy to developing his territory.

As the saying goes, "If you want to get rich, build roads first," a truth that remains irrefutable in any world.

Only by making transportation convenient, enabling the flow of goods, and allowing wealth to circulate continuously, can a territory become increasingly prosperous.

Thor plans to build a main road through the entire wilderness, centered on his current territory, and then use this main road as a base to continuously radiate outwards new branch roads.

Based on past life experience, at this time, we should first build a railway and then develop transportation tools such as steam trains.

However, the situation in this world is ultimately different from that of the previous one. The most obvious difference is the ever-changing harsh environment and the various powerful creatures.

Forged rails were a rare resource in this wilderness lacking civilization and forging technology.

As long as Thor dares to lay the rails, plenty of creatures will be willing to risk their lives to steal them.

After all, this refined steel can be forged into various excellent weapons with simple processing. Even large creatures like ogres can carry the whole piece and use it as a club.

Moreover, unlike in my previous life when stealing railway tracks required various equipment and was difficult to transport.

Some creatures in this world can actually pick up a railway track and run away as easily as picking something up from the ground.

Even if Thor can ensure that no creatures steal the rails and there are no man-made disasters, there are still natural disasters waiting.

Maintenance issues can be very troublesome; if even a small section of the line malfunctions, the entire line will have to shut down.

Therefore, all things considered, railway tracks and trains are not practical in this world.

Only a transportation method that is simple and straightforward enough, requiring almost no maintenance, can truly work.

Then there's no need to hesitate. Just lay a gravel road. It's simple, durable, and has no value, so it won't attract other creatures to destroy it out of greed.

At the same time, as long as the road is wide enough, the carriage is large and long enough, and the creatures pulling the carriage are strong enough, it can also be used as a train.

However, this would require the assistance of a large number of spellcasters skilled in earth elemental magic to complete this massive project.

Thor could certainly take the lead himself, but he didn't want to waste his time on such tedious and boring construction work. So, after some thought, he turned his attention to the Church of the Earth Mother.

This is a religious organization that worships the earth goddess Santiago. Its doctrines cover land, fertility, vegetation, and family, advocating for the benefit of mortals, the relief of famine, the cultivation of fertile soil, and the protection of the family hearth.

They are a typical neutral church, with 80% of their influence distributed among the lower classes. Also, because Chantia is the goddess of the earth, almost all of their priests can cast a few earth spells.

Saul felt he could try to make contact with this sect, since their actions were, to some extent, in sync.

Helping the poor – the great Red Dragon has always been distributing free black bread and water, and in return, all he asks for is a humble word of praise.

Cultivating farmland—there is no larger farmland than this wilderness, and this is also one of the important foundations for Sol's establishment of his territory.

In addition, Thor has drawn many unique crops from the Monster Hunter world from the roulette wheel recently, so they will surely be interested in them.

At that time, I can allow them to spread their doctrines within my territory, in exchange for their assistance in grassroots development and farming.

So one morning, a lithe golden dragon took flight from Thor's territory and headed toward the human realm.

In the matter of contacting the Church of the Earth Mother, the metal dragon, being a benevolent dragon, would undoubtedly find it easier to gain their trust.

And Alan did not disappoint. Not long after, he returned with a middle-aged man who was slightly overweight and balding, wearing a yellowish-brown linen robe with green trim.

The middle-aged man claimed to be a follower of the Earth Mother Goddess and had come to discuss the church's relocation with Saul.

As expected, the final result was that he had the exclusive right to proselytize and could exercise his doctrines at will. In addition, the strange crop seeds he presented left the other party with no reason to refuse.

As for the most crucial issue of credibility, this is where the advantage of having a large number of metal dragons under one's command becomes apparent.

In short, shortly after the bald middle-aged man left, a large number of clergy dressed in simple robes, resembling peasants—or rather, clergy who were peasants—flooded into Thor's territory from the outside.

With their help, a gravel road, hundreds of meters wide, began to gradually extend from Thor's territory into the wilderness.

Whenever the team passed through a suitable place, some members would stay behind to cultivate the land, which eventually led to the formation of villages of varying sizes.

At the same time, Thor began to fulfill his promise, dividing the entire wilderness into different territories of varying sizes according to the environment and terrain, and gathering his men to let them choose for themselves.

Anyone who is confident in their abilities can acquire a territory, but the prerequisite is that they must first build a path leading to the main road.

If even this basic requirement cannot be met, then there is no point in discussing subsequent management and construction.

In an instant, all of Thor's men with any strength and ambition sprang into action.

Some people even engaged in fierce battles for those geographically advantageous territories.

However, this time what was needed was not combat power, but management ability. So Thor intervened forcefully and ultimately let them choose by drawing lots, relying on luck.

Soon, all those territories, large and small, some of which had not yet been conquered, were divided up.

One after another, true dragons, and even gnolls and trolls swarmed out, but the kobolds were nowhere to be seen.

Tana stood on the edge of the towering Doomsday Volcano, watching the busy figures, a hint of disdain involuntarily appearing in her eyes.

As the Dragon Lord's loyal servants, they don't need to do anything; all they need to do is serve their great master wholeheartedly.

Chapter 270 The Second Ancient Dragon Template

The development of the wilderness was obviously not something that could be accomplished in a short time. After that, Thor's territory finally entered a long period of stable development.

His battle with the metal dragon made him infamous far and wide, and from then on, no fool dared to easily provoke him.

And so, the entire wilderness officially entered an era of large-scale development, where all kinds of creatures could be seen displaying their racial talents and working hard among the mountains and land.

Although this world lacks the large-scale engineering machinery of the previous life, thanks to magic and the existence of various powerful creatures, the development of the wilderness is progressing at a rapid pace.

In particular, the two legendary metal dragons, relying on their formidable strength, quickly cleared away all obstacles in their chosen territory and began to build the prototype of a village.

Vast tracts of fertile land were reclaimed, simple mud and stone huts sprang up, and wheat seeds were sown, quietly awaiting the harvest.

People living in modern times can hardly appreciate how attractive a peaceful environment is to living beings in a world that is still at the level of medieval civilization.

As long as people have enough to eat, are warm enough to wear, and have basic safety guarantees, life will sprout from every corner like weeds in the soil and grow vigorously.

Some lawful good races, such as swans and half-elves, which are not common in the wilderness, began to actively gather in the territories of the metal dragons, which further accelerated the construction of those territories.

The group of young dragons, led by Leilia, fared much worse. They lacked both strength and leadership skills, and were currently struggling with the barren land.

However, they are not without advantages. After all, in the wilderness, chaotic and evil creatures have always been in the majority. These creatures will instinctively submit to the dragon's command, which provides them with a sufficient population and labor force.

Thor did not interfere with the different development paths of the metal dragons and the five-colored dragons, but simply issued a few orders.

The first rule is that in every place where living beings are concentrated, His holy image must be erected and His fame must be proclaimed regularly.

The second rule is that all living beings are strictly forbidden from fighting in private, and all battles must be fought under His holy image and under the watchful gaze of the great red dragon.

Article 3. It is forbidden to damage or steal crops, nor to attack workers in the fields.

Apart from these few rules, there are no other taboos and everything is permitted, but anyone who disobeys orders will be turned into fertilizer in the fields.

As time went on, the wilderness, which had become desolate and ruined due to the Darkin's rampage, centered around Mount Doom where Thor lived, began to rapidly recover its vitality.

While his men were working hard to cultivate the land, Thor was also preparing for the next step of his plan.

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If you were to ask what the largest living organism in the world is, it wouldn't be the blue whale or the redwood, but a fungus called Armillaria ostreatus.

It is over 2400 years old, weighs more than 6000 tons, and covers an area of ​​8.8 square kilometers, equivalent to the size of more than 1200 football fields.

This is undoubtedly a massive size that exceeds human comprehension, and it did not grow by any supernatural force.

If we were to add a little magic and the blessing of the red dragon to this already enormous fungus...

Thick thermophilic fungal carpets almost completely covered the interior of Doomsday Volcano, with orange-red mycelium swaying gently with the rising air currents, looking just like sea anemones growing on the rocks.

When Thor gave the order, the fungi, which had been completely corrupted by the curse of the mad dragon, immediately began to stretch and surge desperately in one direction.

They will extend straight down the gravel road on the ground into the depths of the earth, and then grow dense, fine roots like trees, until they touch the red dragon statues that stand tall on the earth.

At that time, through this enormous mycelial network, Thor will be able to collect all the spiritual energy that has escaped from all living beings in the wilderness.

Time flew by, and for Saul, life was peaceful and comfortable.

Every day, a large amount of essence is brought in, and after deducting daily food expenses and various other costs, the balance is steadily increasing.

After a period of time, he finally accumulated 10 essences again and excitedly focused his consciousness on the huge spinning wheel in his mind.

Of all the Elder Dragon-level monster templates, Thor most wanted to obtain was the Lavasioth.

This monster, possessing both fire and earth attributes and symbolizing the natural phenomenon of volcanoes, not only perfectly matches his status as a red dragon, greatly enhancing his control over the power of fire and earth, but its terrifying length of over 250 meters will undoubtedly make his size even larger.

For true dragons, size is good, size is strength. If a dragon can reach a size of thousands of meters, even if it doesn't know any magic, it can still roam freely in the prime material plane.

However, when Thor excitedly tapped the sixth-level turntable with his consciousness, a full 100,000 points of essence instantly transformed into a galaxy and poured into it. The points of light flickered incessantly, and the small square that finally stopped depicted a four-legged, two-winged steel behemoth.

Congratulations on obtaining the 'Steel Dragon Monster Template'! Do you wish to withdraw immediately? Yes/No.

The moment the notification message flashed by, memories of his past life surfaced in his mind.

Ancient forest, rainy night, five purple cats and one cat, and the legendary black shadow dancing in the storm.

The steel dragon has a standard four-legged, two-winged structure and is over 20 meters long. It is very similar to the real dragons of this world, except that its body is covered not with scales, but with a layer of steel armor.

Its broad wings are covered with patterns that resemble tree rings or water ripples. It has a ferocious head and horns, sharp claws and teeth, and is often surrounded by a ceaseless storm.

When Thor saw that he had drawn this ancient dragon, he couldn't tell whether he should be disappointed or overjoyed.

Although it wasn't the Zorah Magdaros I wanted, Kushala Daora, as one of the most classic Elder Dragons in the entire Monster Hunter world, is definitely not to be underestimated.

The most obvious point is that among all known monsters, there are only three types that can control storms, and the Steel Dragon is one of them.

Its abilities will undoubtedly elevate Thor's aerial combat skills to a new level, and its power to control storms, to be honest, seems to be no less than that of the Lava Dragon.

The thought flashed through his mind for a moment, and the next instant, Thor clicked to withdraw without hesitation.

A storm, whose origins and destination were unknown, swept through the magnificent Crimson Flame Palace in a short span of time.

In the eye of the storm, where blue and white intertwined, a shimmering silver-white spirit emerged from the void. This ancient dragon, its body covered in metallic armor, stared at the golden-red behemoth before it with its azure eyes and let out a loud roar.

Thor felt a gust of wind sweep over him, constantly blowing against every scale on his body. A moment of dazzling light appeared before his eyes, and a familiar warm current suddenly burst forth from within his body.

Chapter 271 True Extreme Speed

The fusion with the Steel Dragon monster template was successful. However, abilities such as [Agile Flight], [Sharp Claws and Fangs], and [Exoskeleton Structure] are outdated compared to the main body and have been converted into pure life force.

[Storm Control] has been retained.

The all-metal casing has been retained.

The "Lungs of the Wind" has been retained.

A surge of heat coursed through Thor's body, spreading to every corner of his limbs and bones.

The structure of the scales on its body surface began to optimize, becoming increasingly tight and seamless, yet still allowing for free movement.

Between the four horns on its head, thorns resembling clusters of crystals grow out, with light wind elements swirling around them.