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So, what kind of organisms are suitable to bear this ability?

The dragon heritage flashed through his mind, and a race called Arachni immediately caught Thor's attention.

Legend has it that they were spider-like shapeshifting creatures created by the ancient mage Karinshan to fight against and infiltrate the drow elf army.

After the war, unwilling to be erased from the world, they collectively defected and hid in deep mountains and dark regions.

Chapter 405 Dragon Lich

Looking across the entire Northlands, no other region can compare to the vast, uninhabited wilderness under Thor's rule.

Within his territory lies a vast, dark underground region of unknown depth and breadth; currently, only a small portion of it is occupied.

Perhaps we could send some men to explore deeper into those interconnected underground tunnels. It is said that in the depths of the Underdark, mind flayers and benthic fish also exist.

The Mind Flayer's mastermind is a rare treasure; its powerful mental energy can certainly provide me with ample essence.

The benthic magic fish is said to be able to fully inherit the memories of their ancestors, each one like a living history book, knowing many secrets that even the gods do not know.

If we could catch a few and keep them in our territory, wouldn't that be equivalent to having several huge libraries?

As for whether they will deliberately deceive or give false information, you can simply keep them separate and compare each piece of information they provide one by one to naturally filter out the useful content.

Once Saul gave the order for his whimsical idea, a large number of his men naturally began to work on it.

Teams of experienced scouts, well-adapted to the underground environment, carrying provisions, surged into the dark region, continuously exploring downwards along the network of tunnels.

This will undoubtedly be a long project, and may even require a great deal of sacrifice.

But who can argue that the Dragon Lord's orders are above all else?

Even some of Thor's creatures firmly believed that the great dragon lord had already entered the realm of gods, and that as long as they showed their loyalty, they would surely be able to enter his divine kingdom after death, and they were extremely fanatical about it.

While Thor's territory was bustling with activity, a piece of news, fueled by those with ulterior motives, was also gaining momentum.

At some point, rumors began to circulate that he had been chosen by Tiamat to act as the agent of the five-headed dragon on Earth, and to rule over all the colored dragons in the Prime Material Plane.

Ordinary beings didn't care much about this news, but the dragons reacted quite differently.

The proud five-colored dragons sometimes don't even respect Tiamat, their creator, so how could they possibly acknowledge the rule of one of their own kind?

Even if their own kind appears powerful enough, they will only show fear and dread, not submission.

Other dragons, who had survived for a long enough time and were quite confident in their own strength, felt that their dignity had been insulted and were therefore angry.

However, they did not act rashly, after all, who in the entire plane does not know the name of the Red Emperor?

That vast territory, powerful army, and endless wealth are what the dragons covet so much, yet all those who dare to covet it are still imprisoned in that dark dungeon.

A mere rumor was not enough to make these ancient beings, who had lived for thousands of years, take risks; they simply became more vigilant and paid closer attention.

But there are exceptions, and that's why people are terrified.

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Legend has it that many years ago, there was a red dragon named Drogosa, who was powerful and cunning. Because of his rare loyalty, he became Tiamat's mate.

He was loyal to his duty and had a sincere love for the goddess, which saved him from Tiamat's wrath, and he served longer than any of her consorts.

However, the Dragon Queen's doting on Zogisa left him completely unguarded against his ambitious peers who coveted his current status.

Over the long years, he defeated one challenger after another, each stronger than the last, yet he remained undefeated until a vicious dragon appeared.

As he had done to other challengers, Zogisa ripped open the throat of this arrogant junior, tore open his chest, and swallowed his heart.

But he didn't know that the young dragon was actually Tiamat's direct descendant.

The death of this dragon undoubtedly enraged the five dragons. Realizing that he was about to die, Drogonza had no choice but to flee Tiamat's divine realm and seek refuge in the Prime Material Plane.

Even though he was far from Tiamat's kingdom, Zogisa knew that his former lover's subordinates would find him and kill him without mercy once they did.

Sure enough, he was soon discovered by pursuers from hell, and after a fierce battle, he was seriously injured.

To save his life, Drogsa had no choice but to make a pact with a powerful wizard, transforming himself into a dragon lich after his death.

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North of the lunar sea lies a vast mountain range. The exposed rocks display a mottled gray and white hue, resembling fluttering white feathers when viewed from a distance, hence its name, the White Feather Mountain Range.

Continuing north along the mountain range, you can see a huge crack, the surrounding land is blackened by negative energy, and a grayish-yellow necromantic fog floats in the air all year round.

A spellcaster clad in black robes slowly walked into the valley, his bare hands pressed tightly against his bones like withered branches.

The wandering undead creatures seemed to ignore the intruder, letting him descend the rift all the way down into the depths of the underground.

Here, in a huge cavity carved out by human hands, on a platform made of decaying bones, lies the silent corpse of a massive dragon.

This was once a red dragon with two huge, backward-curving horns on its head. The smaller branches on them had long since broken off, burned, or even disappeared completely, leaving only dark, empty holes.

His wings were wrapped in tattered membranes, and a few shriveled body tissues clung to his ribs and tail, scattered with some green worms.

Upon hearing footsteps, two ghostly blue flames immediately ignited in the empty eye sockets of the dragon corpse. Negative energy flowed through the bones, driving this massive inanimate object to move.

The black-robed spellcaster seemed unsurprised by this scene, bowed, and spoke in a dry voice.

"I apologize for disturbing your slumber, Lord Zogisa. Lord Anabrasis has an order to convey to you."

The long period of slumber, coupled with the loss of brain function, made the newly awakened dragon lich somewhat sluggish. It took him a while to react and ignite his soul fire.

Immediately, a chilling voice rang out, transforming into waves that echoed through the underground cave.

"That black worm? I have no idea what kind of relationship I have with him. If you want my help, then get lost, or offer up enough sacrifices."

"No, this is not just about Lord Anabrasis, it also concerns you."

Her Majesty Tiamat has chosen a new successor, who is said to soon unify all the five dragons and eliminate any who dare to disobey her orders.

As you know, we're within the area to be cleared out, and we're even at the very forefront of it.

"What? That damned old bastard!"

The sudden bad news made Zhuo Yisa's joints tremble violently with rage.

Chapter 406: Let the whole world go into chaos

The rumors circulating all over the world naturally reached Thor's ears, and he felt a surge of anger mixed with nausea rising up inside him, as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.

He should have known better; that old bastard Tiamat would not give up so easily.

Seeing that force wouldn't work, they resorted to shamelessness—regardless of whether the other party accepted it or not, they spread the news first, forcing it to become a fait accompli.

It was fortunate that he was strong enough; if it were an ordinary true dragon, it would probably have been harassed by the endless stream of five-colored dragons coming to challenge it.

With a burning resentment in his heart, Thor once again took out the multicolored crown.

This object, forged from the blood and essence of Prince Rainbow Scales, is not just a symbol, but also a powerful magical artifact, which can be considered a near-divine artifact.

Any dragon that wears it can master five different breath abilities, just like the two-headed dragon, and its bloodline will gradually be purified, moving closer to Tiamat step by step.

However, in the process, Tiamat's mark will be deeply ingrained, and there will be no possibility of escaping it.

Thor would never wear such a thing, nor would he allow his men to use it—who knows how many tricks that cunning old man had hidden inside.

Isn't she spreading rumors that she's her human successor? Then let's make this fire burn even brighter and throw the whole world into complete chaos!

Thor tapped the golden platform beneath him with his claws, and immediately a dragon-blooded kobold rushed in from outside the hall, kneeling respectfully on the ground.

The massive red dragon casually tossed the crown away like trash, and it rolled to the ground in front of the dragon-blooded kobold with a heavy thud.

"By my decree, Her Majesty the Great Tiamat has bestowed this crown upon me and commanded me to choose an empress for her among mortals."

Three months from now, I will hold a selection tournament at the foot of Mount Doom, and anyone with ambition is welcome to participate.

Now, drag this crown out and hang it in the most conspicuous and busiest square in the City of Crimson Radiance, so that everyone who passes by can see it.

The dragon-blooded dog-headed man, kneeling on the ground, responded loudly, but when he looked up, he was stumped.

The crown before them, shimmering with iridescent colors and seemingly cast entirely from white jade, was specially crafted by Tiamat for Thor. To fit the head of such a colossal creature, its size was naturally considerable.

To ordinary humanoid beings, this is practically a small hill, weighing over a hundred tons.

A single dragon-blooded kobold couldn't possibly move this thing; in the end, it was only thanks to the arrival of the Darkborn guarding outside the temple that it was finally able to be transported out.

Before long, a towering stone tower rose from the ground in the square of the Crimson Golden City, and a five-colored crown was placed on the top of the tower, shining like a lighthouse.

A large number of creatures were attracted by the sight and curiously gathered around the base of the tower.

Some dragon-blooded creatures with five-colored dragon bloodlines felt their blood vessels activating as soon as they were illuminated by the five-colored light, and their eyes blazed with intense greed.

But no creature dared to make a move—two Darkborn, each over ten meters tall, stood beneath the tower, looking down at the tiny creatures that were closing in.

Only when the number of creatures gathered increased to almost fill the entire huge square did a thunderous sound suddenly resound, beginning to proclaim the decree of the great dragon lord.

The news caused an uproar in the square.

A restless atmosphere filled the air. Although this matter was unrelated to almost all the lives present, it did not prevent them from being excited and thrilled about it.

In order to obtain more spiritual essence, most areas of the Sol Territory are open to the public—otherwise, how could they demonstrate their power and wealth?

For this reason, the Crimson City, the capital, is home to spies from other factions year-round.

As the news spread throughout the North and even the world through various channels, an invisible undercurrent instantly surged beneath the surface.

Most powerful five-colored dragons, though seemingly unwilling to be ruled by Tiamat, would absolutely flock to such an opportunity if it were presented to them.

What do dragons pursue? Nothing more than power, wealth, and greater power.

For the vast majority of five-colored dragons, reaching the upper limit of their bloodline in their lifetime is already considered an extraordinary talent.

If you want to go further, you need an extraordinary adventure and to pay a heavy price.

Among them, the dragon that devoured all its own treasures was the easiest to achieve with the least cost. If they could gain the approval of the five dragon queens and be granted divine blood and divinity, they would not mind offering their loyalty.

In an instant, the whole world seemed to be in turmoil, and countless ancient beings awoke from their slumber, turning their gazes to the highest peak in the north.

The movements of the evil five-colored dragons naturally attracted the widespread attention of the benevolent metal dragons. In order to prevent them from gathering together to plot a shocking conspiracy, the benevolent metal dragons also took action.

Meanwhile, brave warriors eager for fame, adventurers yearning for thrills, and bards seeking more inspiration are all ready to set off.

To ascertain the truth of the news, a large influx of people poured into Thor's territory. When they saw the colorful crown hanging atop the stone tower, their doubts vanished instantly.

To say that a dragon would obediently strive for everything it wants is nothing short of wishful thinking.

Almost on the night the news broke, countless furtive figures crept toward the stone tower.

Among them were henchmen of the dragon and wanderers confident in their skills, all of whom wanted to steal the crown before the selection began.

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Karen Shadowstitch was one of them.

As a half-shadow human, he possesses a level 19 Rogue rank and is also an advanced class of level 3 Shadow Wizard, making him one of the strongest thieves.

Ordinary gold and silver jewelry no longer caught the eye of this legendary thief, so he hadn't made a move in a long time, and his name was almost lost in the annals of history.

But when news of the Crown of Rainbow Scales reached his ears, this thief, who had been dormant for over a hundred years, rekindled his interest.

After all, there is nothing more challenging than stealing the treasure of a powerful dragon.

At the same time, by walking the path of theft and the shadows, he can also gain feedback from the world through this experience, further enhancing his own strength.

On a moonlit night with few stars, a seemingly ordinary traveler stepped into the city of crimson and golden radiance.

He looked up at the towering volcano in front of him and the golden disc that still shone brightly in the night, and a look of amazement flashed in his eyes.

Unfortunately, this thing was too big; it was more of a spectacle than an object, and it couldn't be taken away by theft alone.

This powerful thief had a clear understanding of his target; he glanced at him once and then ignored him, disappearing into the night as if melting away.

Chapter 407 Another Double Draw