Russell's lecture on the Path of Rules lasted three hours. He held nothing back, explaining every detail of all his insights.
He spoke not only of his own insights, but also of the experiences of the Dream Ancient Dragon, Flame Ancient Dragon, and Free Ancient Dragon. Only the Vengeful Ancient Dragon could not communicate; otherwise, he would have brought Young Master Dalimu over for a chat as well.
The dragons and Dragon Knights all felt that they had benefited immensely.
After Russell finished speaking and departed gracefully, the dragons and Dragon Knights were still unwilling to leave. They remained gathered near the Great Amber Tree, discussing among themselves, reflecting on the lecture, and exchanging their understanding.
"Based on His Majesty Russell's words, I believe that besides the Vengeful Ancient Dragon, other Ancient Dragons must have emerged during the five-thousand-year Warm Era."
King Debroye declared with certainty, "Consider this, everyone: over the past five thousand years, how many dragons ventured deep into the snowfields in search of hope, never to be heard from again? Could it truly be that not a single one succeeded?"
"You mean some dragons did succeed, but became trapped within the rules and could no longer emerge?"
"Precisely." King Debroye nodded. "His Majesty Russell said that when he and Shadowflame Excellency advanced, they nearly merged into the rules and became part of them. That shows just how dangerous it was."
"Your Majesty is absolutely right!" said a grand duke. "Had the Blade of Snow Soul not served as such a miraculous vessel, even if His Majesty Russell had managed to return, Shadowflame Excellency would have been trapped within the rules, unable to break free."
"Among the pioneers, only the Vengeful Ancient Dragon could be summoned, and that was only because His Majesty Russell pulled it out of