Red Dragon Monster Hunter Template.

He's gone completely insane, daring to provoke that monster. We must devise a plan as soon as possible to deal with the potential retaliation.

Those present were all shrewd and wealthy merchants, cunning and experienced nobles, or calm and composed spellcasters. They all knew how troublesome this matter was, and upon hearing this, they all fell into deep thought.

Some might think that losing a few wild animals isn't a big deal.

But the true dragon is born proud and extremely greedy; even the slightest loss of property is enough to enrage him.

If that were all, it would be acceptable to let the Red Emperor and this old madman fight each other. Regardless of who wins or loses in the end, it would be a good thing for Deepwater Port.

The most critical issue is that, as the deep-water port continues to expand outwards, the leyline city of Hyrast is located directly beneath the city.

If a major war breaks out between the two, the entire Waterdeep City is very likely to crumble and collapse in the flames of war.

After a brief silence, a masked lord, who was most likely a wealthy merchant, spoke first, habitually considering matters from a perspective of self-interest.

"No true dragon is without greed. Perhaps we can prepare a large amount of wealth to appease the Red Emperor's anger."

No sooner had he finished speaking than someone on the other side retorted.

"May I ask how many gold coins you are prepared to offer to satisfy his appetite?"

Over 90% of the gold in the North is controlled by the Red Emperor. Even if the entire city of Deepwater were sold off and offered as a package, it probably wouldn't catch his eye.

These words left the person who had made the earlier suggestion speechless, and then someone else suggested trying to ask the gods for help.

After intense discussion, everyone decided to make multiple preparations: strengthen the city's defenses, contact allies in all directions, and raise as much compensation as possible.

From that moment on, the entire city of Deepwater was placed on high alert, and a tense atmosphere of impending doom enveloped the city. However, the catastrophe that everyone feared did not arrive, and several years passed quietly by.

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When Thor opened his eyes again, the gold that had gathered from all parts of the earth had already formed a shimmering lake around his body.

His consciousness was still somewhat hazy at this moment. He gently shook his drowsy head, and after a few seconds he fully regained consciousness and turned to examine himself.

Under the continued influence of the Serpent King Dragon monster template, its size increased dramatically once again, reaching an astonishing two hundred meters in total length from head to tail. Its body remained robust and powerful, and the proportion of its tail was longer than before.

His unique spiral bone structure not only allows him to unleash greater power, but also gives his body outstanding flexibility. He can even easily scratch his own shoulders and back with just his hind limbs.

A miniature star is burning continuously within the fusion organ that has transformed inside the body, constantly releasing massive amounts of light and heat. The energy permeates the scales on the chest and spills outward, appearing from afar like a golden sun branded on the body.

A surge of immense power coursed through his body, making Thor feel like he had never been in such a superb state. With a gentle sweep of his long, massive tail, he lifted the surrounding golden lake upwards.

The doomsday volcano, which had long been dormant, trembled once more upon his awakening, its earth-shattering roar resounding in all directions.

Lava rained down like fire, and an enormous figure slowly rose from the crater. Its wings, which blotted out the sky, seemed to rival the sun in their brilliance, so dazzling that it was hard for anyone to open their eyes.

The beings who had been waiting there for a long time looked up at the increasingly majestic Dragon Lord with fervent eyes and burst into excited cheers and shouts.

The rolling sound waves spread outwards like ripples, and most of the northern land seemed to boil together at this moment.

The overwhelming and deafening praises filled Thor's ears, filling him with joy. He raised his head and let out a roar that shook the heavens and the earth.

Large amounts of molten gold gushed out of the crater like a river flowing upstream, merging into a gold disc suspended high in the air.

Just as weapons covered in Kulve Taroth's gold possess extraordinary power, the gold surrounding Thor over the years has long been permeated and tainted by his inexhaustible magic.

A massive amount of gold was incorporated into it, causing the already enormous gold disc to expand even further, making its luster even more dazzling.

It no longer merely reflects sunlight, but autonomously radiates light outward, with a dazzling halo continuously spreading, making it seem as if two blazing suns are hanging between heaven and earth for a moment.

Chapter 444 Envoy

Gold is not only a universal equivalent and a versatile magical material, but also the metal that best fits the concept of the sun.

It naturally symbolizes light, majesty, and holiness, originating from the solar magic within Thor, and is almost perfectly integrated with those golden elements.

From then on, all the gold that he attracted and gathered would be imbued with a unique power, naturally restraining all kinds of undead and dark creatures.

Even a small gold coin can have an effect comparable to a small amulet of light, making low-level skeletons and ghosts and other dark creatures as afraid of the blazing sun to stay away.

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As Thor's massive body slowly descended, the radiance emanating from the golden disc high in the sky gradually receded, eventually leaving only a hazy halo.

Seeing his subordinates again after several years, he felt as if they had shrunk in size, and a strange feeling arose in his heart.

The large number of Darkin and True Dragons gathered here stared at Thor's unprecedentedly massive body, their eyes filled with nothing but endless horror.

A true dragon with a body length exceeding two hundred meters is extremely rare, even considering the entire long history of the dragon race, and it is absolutely unique in this prime material plane.

He simply stood there quietly, like a majestic mountain peak, and ordinary creatures could not even see his complete outline if they were too close.

The spies who had been lying in wait witnessed this scene and trembled uncontrollably with fear.

The Red Emperor, who was already a formidable figure in the North, has grown nearly twice as large after another long slumber. His strength has increased dramatically, and who in the world can rival him now?

Suppressing their inner turmoil, everyone used their respective channels to quickly spread the news. In a short time, the entire northern lands knew that Thor had awakened and that his strength had increased dramatically once again.

Countless forces were uneasy and sleepless because of this, anxiously racking their brains for a solution.

Earlier, as the Red Emperor's territory continued to expand, the living space for various forces in the north became increasingly scarce, and one force after another was destroyed. For example...

A sword of Damocles has long hung over everyone's heads, causing them constant fear.

Now, this mighty sword, which once again swelled, transformed into a massive, descending peak.

If it were to crash down, the heavens and earth would surely shatter, crushing everything with overwhelming force, leaving no room for anyone to struggle or catch their breath.

Many clear-headed people had already seen the situation clearly: the North was no longer a place to stand. So, before disaster struck, they quickly sold off all their assets and fled overseas with their families.

Some benevolent rulers took the initiative to contact the metal dragons in the Thor territory, wanting to incorporate their subjects into the Red Dragon's domain.

After a thorough investigation, they were astonished to discover that the standard of living for ordinary people under the Red Emperor's rule was the highest in the entire North.

As long as you are willing to put in the work, even if it is just basic work like cleaning, you can exchange it for basic necessities to survive.

All school-aged children can receive free education, and the literacy rate has reached an astonishing 50% or more.

To outsiders, this is simply unimaginable. Why would a dragon, known for its greed, treat its own people kindly?

Ultimately, for ordinary beings, Thor is not an exploiter who takes resources, but rather a creator who continuously produces resources.

He doesn't need to exploit his subordinates for food; most of the time, he directly draws on the magic and elements that permeate the world to sustain himself.

He doesn't need to rely on his territory's output to acquire wealth; he himself is the largest source of gold production in the prime material plane.

The only thing he draws from his people is the spiritual energy that emanates from them in their daily lives, as well as intense emotions such as reverence, greed, excitement, hatred, and joy.

For most living beings, this kind of energy would naturally dissipate into the world even if Thor didn't actively absorb it, and would have almost no value.

After witnessing the soulless beings of the Fallen Shadow Realm's terrifying demiplane, Thor even stopped devouring the souls of his subjects.

Such rulers, who do not extract resources from the people but instead continuously bestow wealth upon them, and who use strong measures to prevent corruption and unequal distribution of resources in order to ensure the number and vitality of their subjects, can almost be called saints in the secular sense.

As for the Red Dragon's cruel methods of conquest, its ambition to constantly expand its territory, and its vengeful nature...

If you get burned while looking directly at the sun, can you blame the sun itself?

When the tide comes in, if someone insists on staying on the mudflats and refuses to leave, and is eventually swallowed by the waves, can we blame the sea?

Many scholars have proposed that the Red Emperor's camp has long since shifted, no longer belonging to the chaotic evil of the traditional Red Dragon, but rather closer to lawful neutrality.

His initiative to promote compulsory education for all citizens earned him the great favor of Ogmar, the god of knowledge.

Even though no temple dedicated to him was ever built in the territory of Thor, Ogmar still bestowed his blessings upon him.

All living beings born in this place will receive a positive boost to their innate intelligence attribute. Even an adult white dragon can be as intelligent as an ordinary person.

The gods of justice, the god of craftsmen, the goddess of moon poetry, and many others also held a favorable view of this.

Because Saul nurtured a large number of artisans and artists, giving all living beings an equal opportunity to receive education.

At present, there is no need for Thor to take the initiative to expand his territory. Countless creatures are spontaneously attracted to this land and come to join him and integrate into the territory.

Like a vortex of sufficient size, it only needs to slowly rotate to naturally devour everything around it.

Today, only a handful of forces remain in the North, such as Waterdeep, Silvermoon, Neverwinter, Mithril Hall, and the Frost Giant Kingdom. These forces are either well-established, located in treacherous terrain, or rely on racial cohesion to protect themselves.

All other city-states and powers, large and small, were incorporated into Thor's territory.

Therefore, when he heard that someone dared to steal his wealth and that the other party happened to be lurking underground in Deepwater Harbor, he immediately became very interested.

Deepwater Harbour, hailed as the crown jewel of the North and a magnificent city with a history spanning millennia, is the largest city-state in the entire North.

Thor had always wanted to visit this city in person, and now that the other party had offered him the opportunity, he naturally wouldn't miss it.

An order was then issued, and a dragon-blooded kobold respectfully entered the hall. After listening to the great dragon lord's instructions, he quickly bowed and withdrew.

A large number of dwarf and kobold craftsmen were urgently summoned. They used gold, gems and various rare materials to quickly forge a giant statue of the Red Emperor.

The golden vortex connecting the smaller planes slowly opened, and groups of fire dragons, horned dragons, and a small number of deer-like dragons appeared one after another.

The most robust and powerful Darkin were chosen to serve as ceremonial guards, accompanied by five-colored kobolds resembling miniature dragons.

A massive ceremonial guard stretching over ten kilometers was thus formed. They would accompany the great Dragon Lord on his mission, placing the sacred icon as a gift in the central square of Deepwater City.

Chapter 445 Transformation into Human Form

The news that the Red Emperor would be making a mission to the deep-water port quickly spread, causing great panic.

To outsiders, this was a sign that the new king in the wilderness was no longer satisfied with the status quo and intended to further expand his territory and unify the entire northern lands.

Although several years have passed, those in power in the deep-water port have not forgotten the trouble caused by the madman and are constantly worried and vigilant about it.

Now it has all finally come to pass, and the anxiety they've carried for so many years can finally be put to rest.

Some shrewd businessmen and well-informed individuals had already learned through various means that the Red Emperor's size had increased drastically since he awoke from his slumber.

Physical size has always been the most direct standard for measuring the strength of a true dragon. With simple calculations and deductions, everyone can know just how terrifying his current strength is.

No one believed that the Mad Mage could defeat the Red Emperor, and perhaps no creature in the entire Prime Material Plane could rival this terrifying monster.

To avoid being caught up in this top-level battle, many people packed their belongings overnight, planning to temporarily reside in other city-states and make further plans once everything has settled down.

Among them, a group of well-intentioned people even wanted to lead the ordinary people in the city to relocate. However, as the largest city in the North, Deepwater Port had a huge population and simply did not have enough space to accommodate countless people.

Deepwater Port was plunged into chaos and panic, while the Red Emperor's advance never stopped, slowly approaching the city-state.

On the morning of that day, a group of top experts, including Lyra Silverhand, Vaji LS Far, Mut, and Dunan, led the city's Grey Guard troops and mage corps to the towering walls of Deepwater Harbor.

Beside them stood the metal dragon couple from Silvermoon City, Elasdra, one of the Seven Sisters of the North, and various powerful figures who had come from other allied city-states.

Everyone gazed solemnly at the distant horizon. It was dawn, and the sky was ablaze with a mixture of dark and purple hues, though the sun had not yet risen.

But in the northwest sky, a bright, dazzling light had already appeared, its roaring and domineering presence illuminating the entire sky.

The first to appear were strange flying dragons with crimson and dark green armor and robust, powerful bodies. They sped in from afar, letting out loud and clear roars.

The heavy thuds of footsteps relentlessly pounded the earth, the rumbling echoing endlessly. The colossal centaurs, like mobile fortresses, galloped in, and even those standing atop the high walls could clearly feel the earth trembling violently.

Closely following behind, magnificent beasts pulled the long convoy forward steadily, accompanied and guarded by majestic Darkin warriors and dragonblood kobolds clad in five-colored robes.

Such a grand procession did not resemble a simple diplomatic mission at all; rather, it was like an invincible army capable of conquering any fortified city head-on.

Fortunately, the team did not act rashly. Under the tense gaze of the powerful figures from the North, they slowly stopped a few kilometers outside the deep-water port.

"Welcome, Great Dragon Lord!"

"Welcome the crimson sun!"

"Welcome, ruler of the North!"

A deafening roar suddenly resounded throughout the world, and even from a great distance, it still caused countless residents in the deep-water port to experience a sharp pain in their eardrums.

The crowd looked up in bewilderment toward the direction from which the sound came. Before they knew it, a setting sun had appeared on the northwestern horizon, hurtling toward the city-state at breakneck speed.

With their extraordinary strength, Lyra and Elasdra were able to penetrate the blazing, dazzling magical light and see the true form of the enormous dragon at the end of the orb.

With a body length exceeding two hundred meters and a magnificent wingspan of nearly six hundred meters, its entire body is covered in crimson-gold scales adorned with crystalline thorns that sparkle like diamonds, and tiny points of light linger around it. A bright sun disc is engraved on its chest.

Although everyone had already received advance warning, when the Red Emperor actually appeared before them, the powerful figures from the North were still stunned and shocked.

That enormous body, and the terrifying magical energy emanating from it, were truly horrifying.

He doesn't need to use any magic or supernatural powers; simply descending upon any city-state is enough to unleash a devastating catastrophe.