Red Dragon Monster Hunter Template.

Even ordinary legendary powerhouses could be easily shaken off by him. Once you offend this red dragon and are unable to kill it, the consequences you will suffer are chilling just to think about.

At that time, the red dragon won't even need to do anything special. It can simply roam the kingdom and breathe its dragon breath on any human settlements, which will be enough to bring the entire kingdom to its destruction.

Since forceful methods weren't working, a softer approach was the only option. Some time later, more letters from various human nations were presented to Thor, but this time, instead of condemnation, they requested negotiations.

Chapter 278 Changes

The kingdoms of this world do not control vast territories like the ancient empires of Thor's previous life, but are mostly city-states composed of one or several major cities.

The power distribution here is mainly divided into five categories: Lord Alliance, Dwarven Fortress, Island Nation, Independent Nation, and Underdark.

Among them, the underground Darklands and the island nations on the islands, due to their special geographical locations, did not have much conflict with Thor's territory.

The dwarven fortresses are hidden deep in the mountains, while the independent kingdoms are built in rugged terrain. They are relatively exclusive and their communication is quite isolated. Their populations have hardly been lost due to Thor's influence.

Therefore, the only entity that could truly clash with him was the Lord Federation, which possessed the greatest power, the largest population, and was almost ubiquitous throughout the northern lands.

The letters presented to Thor at this moment were signed by familiar names such as Silvermoon City and Deepwater Harbor, as well as Dagger Beach, Longsaddle Town, and others, belonging to different factions.

In their letter, they solemnly expressed their hope that Saul would cease his expansionist activities and that they would send representatives to him for in-depth discussions.

At this point, Thor realized that he might need to slow down his reckless expansion, because there were indeed many formidable figures among those forces.

For example, the Silvermoon Dragon Queen of Silvermoon City and her companion, the Ancient Silver Dragon; the Seven Sisters of the North, the chosen ones of Mystra, the successive inheritors of the Black Staff, and the high priests of the true gods.

These individuals are almost all legendary powerhouses, or beings capable of threatening legends. Scattered among them, there are probably as many as twenty or thirty of them.

With their ability to fly at high speed, coupled with their strong physical and magical resistance, as well as their ability to jump between realms, most of these powerful beings were not a threat to Thor. Only the top spellcasters made him wary.

After all, powerful magic can often unleash miraculous effects. Spells like Time Freeze, Great Wish, Predestination, and Divine Judgment cannot be avoided simply by relying on speed.

Especially for those Mystra's voters, if they were suddenly teleported in front of him and cast Time Stop, even someone as strong as Thor wouldn't be able to react in time.

Perhaps astral jumps are feasible? After all, time does not flow in the astral plane, and a powerful will seems unaffected by the freezing of time.

But Saul obviously wouldn't risk his safety by doing such a thing. He's only in his early twenties, still a kid with a bright future ahead of him, and there's no need for him to fight over a short-term gain.

But it's absolutely impossible to get him to back down now; let's see what price they can offer first.

However, there's no need to rush this matter. Based on Thor's understanding of humanity, he knows that in a federation composed of multiple factions, every major decision cannot be made in a short period of time.

Their claim that they will send envoys soon is likely to be measured in months.

Currently, Thor's attention is focused on another aspect. Through this raid on people, he has discovered another weakness in his forces: a lack of mobility.

In this vast wilderness, ordinary creatures are too slow to run on their own two legs. Often, when an order is given, it can take several days just to travel to the destination.

Therefore, he needs some subordinates with high-speed mobility, but the number of dragon-winged kobolds is too small. It would be best to have creatures that are born with the ability to fly.

Thor's first thought was of two types of monsters: pterosaurs and wyverns. They were large enough that, as sub-dragons, they would be relatively easy to tame.

So, several months ago, he ordered his men to acquire all kinds of dinosaur and dragon eggs. After some twists and turns, the first batch has now been delivered.

These eggs look like enlarged bird eggs. In addition to the pterosaur and wyvern eggs that Thor needs, there are also eggs from other dinosaurs such as Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Currently, these eggs are being incubated by the kobolds, who, being oviparous themselves, have some experience in this area.

At the same time, a thought arose in Thor's mind: if ordinary kobolds can evolve into dragon-blooded kobolds after being infected with the Mad Dragon Curse, what would happen if these ordinary dinosaurs were infected?

Could their similar body structures allow them to perfectly inherit the abilities of monsters like Rathalos or Deviljho, bringing creatures from another world back to life in this one?

If it were truly possible, could even more powerful ancient dragons, forbidden monsters akin to demigods, also be perfectly recreated?

Thor eagerly awaits that day, as it will be of paramount importance to his future development.

He was still quite confident in this regard, because some of the creatures under his command had already shown this trend.

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If we go by time, the first minions Thor subdued were neither gnolls nor kobolds, but the boarmen on that nameless hill.

After settling in this mountain range, he conquered a village of beastmen, where there were also boar-men.

Following the kobolds and grey dwarves, these seemingly simple and foolish creatures also began to change under the influence of the mad dragon curse he emitted.

Their size has generally increased dramatically; some of them, which were originally only about two meters tall, have grown to more than three or four meters.

The protruding fangs in its mouth also became unusually large, like ivory, and the skin on its body became extremely tough, with even bone-like structures appearing beneath the skin.

This was clearly influenced by the Boar King monster template that Thor once looked down upon; their enormous size, coupled with their natural armor, greatly enhanced their strength.

Ordinary ogres are nothing compared to these evolved boar-men, and the best among them can even rival cyclops.

Unfortunately, Thor never lacked powerful subordinates; unless their strength reached a certain level, they were dispensable to him.

Therefore, these super boar-men have not escaped the farmer's role; they have simply transformed from strong farmers into strong agricultural livestock.

All you need is a super boar-man to pull an iron plow and till several acres of land every day.

The cost of doing so is that there is a 50% chance that their offspring will be true wild boars.

These wild boars also exhibited a size far exceeding that of ordinary wild boars, as well as sharp tusks, tough skin, and subcutaneous bone.

Judging from their appearance, they already bear a five-point resemblance to the Boar King from Monster Hunter. In addition, because they are siblings from the same mother, they are even more in tune with the Boar People.

All it takes is for a Super Boarman to ride a Super Boar and carry a big club, and he becomes a heavy cavalryman with his own armor.

It's important to know that pigs have a much greater burst of power in a short period of time than horses, and once they charge in a group, their power is unimaginable.

If these boar-men were released back into the wilderness, they would probably all become local overlords.

Chapter 279 The Mission

All fantasy worlds, in the final analysis, place great importance on bloodlines, and the curse of the mad dragon, combined with various monster templates, directly makes Thor a source of bloodline dissemination.

As long as he loads enough monster templates, any species can undergo an evolution that best suits itself under the influence of the Mad Dragon Curse.

Based on this alone, once he becomes powerful enough, he can use it to absorb faith, elevate his status, and earn titles such as "Father of Monsters" or "Source of Evolution".

For this reason, Thor would occasionally continue to extract templates of low- to mid-level monsters that no longer offered much improvement to his own strength, in order to enrich the diversity of his "genes".

Most of these templates grant him useless abilities, but the Sea Dragon template he drew a few days ago did improve his control over the lightning element.

With the help of the Storm's power, in terms of pure electrical discharge ability, it is probably even stronger than the already deceased Kalendak.

In addition, during this time, while collecting miscellaneous items, Thor also drew something very interesting—airship blueprints.

This is a strategic transport vehicle used by hunters in the Monster Hunter world when undertaking long-distance expeditions.

It can be said to be one of the most technological achievements in the Monster Hunter world, integrating technologies from mechanics, metallurgy, and dragon bioengineering.

Relying on its massive airbags, propellers, and sails, coupled with the ultimate use of various monster materials, its flight speed and load-bearing capacity far surpass those of ordinary airships.

Thor glanced at the map and found that he had already obtained most of the metal ores he needed, as well as the main material, the Cloud Wood. He also had reserves of the core Sky Flash Stone. He was only missing some monster materials to complete the set.

The missing part could be completely replaced by magic, so he directly entrusted the task to the gray dwarves and the glacier dwarves, letting them try to create it.

Time passed day by day, and everything proceeded in an orderly manner. About three months later, he finally received an envoy from the Human Federation.

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To venture into the territory of a powerful red dragon, one obviously needs sufficient strength.

Otherwise, if you were hit by that terrifying and fierce aura, your mind would go completely blank, and you wouldn't be able to negotiate any conditions; you would just have to raise your hands and surrender.

Therefore, although those who came this time were not the real power holders of the various city-states, they were all powerful figures in high positions.

A long caravan was seen traveling across the desolate land. Thanks to the magic, the luxurious carriages remained as stable as if they were on flat ground, even in the rugged terrain.

A large contingent of soldiers clad in gleaming armor accompanied them on either side, while the banners of Silvermoon City and Waterdeep City flew high.

As the most powerful city-states in the entire Northlands, Silvermoon City and Waterdeep City held an absolute dominant position in this mission.

In the largest and most magnificent carriage in the middle of the caravan sat a human noblewoman of about fifty years old. Her silver hair was neatly combed, and she wore a deep purple council dress with silver trim. She was quietly gazing ahead.

She is Karenville Silvertongue Antares, a senior noblewoman from Waterdeep, a high-ranking diplomat from Silvermoon City, and the ambassador for this mission.

Accompanying her were Durin Stoneclaw and Isolde Moonspin, a dwarf and a half-elf, who served as her deputy and advisor, respectively.

Following them were staff officers, legal counsel, military chaplains, guards, and other personnel, who together formed this large accompanying team.

As they got closer to Mount Doom, where the Red Dragon was located, the unchanging wilderness along the way began to show some changes.

You can see that some areas with relatively fertile soil have been completely cultivated, with clumps of lush green crops growing in the fields, and all sorts of creatures busily at work.

Occasionally, you can see huge carts passing by in the distance, pulled by a giant wild boar that you've never seen before.

Even from a great distance, one can see the shimmering reflections on the summit of the distant volcano, which is said to be the palace of the Red Dragon, built entirely of gold and silver jewels, its value enough to rival an entire city.

Even the members of the delegation, who had seen many storms, were momentarily stunned by the sheer amount of wealth presented.

Not to mention the accompanying guards, grooms, cooks, and servants, who felt as if their eyes were being burned by the light, turning bloodshot and red.

How much wealth must have been plundered to build such a magnificent palace?

If so much is already on the surface, what kind of gold and silver must be hidden in the Red Dragon's treasure vault?

This blatant display of wealth was, in a way, a symbol of power, which made the members of the delegation feel a little guilty and even weakened their morale.

Even after traversing the narrow valley and arriving at the foot of the volcano, some people were still reeling from the shock, staring blankly upwards in disbelief.

This scene made Karen Vera feel uneasy, but she didn't know what to do.

At this moment, the subordinates who had been notified in advance were already waiting in the square below the volcano. As soon as the long convoy came to a stop, a streak of fire leaped down from the mountaintop, transforming into a majestic dog-headed man with wings on his back, and spoke.

"The great Dragon Lord already knows your purpose and is waiting in the Crimson Flame Palace. Go straight up and don't keep the great Dragon Lord waiting."

After saying that, it soared into the sky without looking back, turning into a streak of sparks and rushing into the magnificent palace.

This was undoubtedly extremely rude, but who could blame him when Thor was a red dragon? He simply didn't care about any formalities.

The members of the delegation clearly realized this as well. They exchanged glances and had no choice but to emerge from the carriage and climb the steps along the path cleared at the foot of the mountain.

All of them were professionals with considerable strength, and their physical abilities were far superior to those of ordinary people. Even if they had to maintain their composure and elegance, they quickly reached the top of the mountain.

When they got closer to the magnificent palace, the shock became even more intense, striking a deep chord in everyone's hearts.

However, compared to the other members' shock at the enormous wealth, Karenville and several leaders were more concerned about the massive magical fluctuations.

Blazing flames, heavy earth, and a relentless storm—it's clearly a red dragon, so what's with that powerful storm element?

Something seemed amiss. According to the intelligence they had gathered, the red dragon had not displayed any storm-related abilities during the recent battle between the red dragon and the metal dragon.

This made their hearts sink and added a few more uneasy feelings. Before they had even officially met Thor, their momentum was weakened again and again.

But at this point, the die was cast and the die was cast. Although the situation was somewhat unexpected, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

The group stepped through the enormous and magnificent archway, walked on the smooth, mirror-like obsidian floor, and, led by the kobolds, passed through the front hall, where a blazing "sun" suddenly appeared before them.

Chapter 280 Conditions

The magnificent hall was empty except for a throne as imposing as a small mountain, upon which lay a massive red dragon, nearly 33 meters long, surrounded by tangible magical light.

In mid-air, countless fire and earth elements floated like burning clouds, while invisible wind elements flowed and weaved among them, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

Thor casually raised his head from the throne, his large claws lightly tapping the armrests, and spoke in a flat tone.

"You're the Federation's delegation? I thought there would be two formidable figures, but it turns out you're just a bunch of weak ants."

"It doesn't matter anyway. Tell me why you're here and what price you're offering. I don't have time for nonsense."

The intense heat rising from the volcano below, mixed with the dense magical energy in the air, made the delegation members feel extremely uncomfortable. They were under double pressure, both mentally and physically, and sweat involuntarily seeped from their foreheads.

Such a display was somewhat unexpected for Karenville, but considering that the other party was a red dragon with a violent temper, everything seemed to make sense.

She placed her hands together in front of her lower abdomen, bowed slightly, and then spoke in an elegant voice.

"It is an honor to meet you, great red dragon. Your flames shine like the sun over the entire wilderness, and the Federation nations are willing to acknowledge your sovereignty over the wilderness."

Correspondingly, the lands of the Federation are equally sacred and inviolable; therefore, please restrain your subordinates from interfering with our territory.