Ember Dragon
Chapter 272

Dragon Shadow City

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Dragon Shadow City is a desolate ruin, suspended above the huge Abyss, and the cold wind passing through Abyss is always screaming. The city is located on a huge boulder protruding from the void in Underdark. Its walls and buildings overlook the terrifying void.

The city juts out into a vast canyon underground. It's called Howling Abyss and reaches a depth of more than seventeen miles.

"Huh——"

A piercing scream sounded, and hurricane-level winds slammed into Dragon Shadow City mercilessly, threatening to sweep away any creature that dared to appear on the battlements of the abandoned city or attempt to fly across the canyon.

Despite the endless wind, there is no shortage of dangerous creatures in Howling Abyss. Beck Wind Sprite and Void Bound Spirit are intoxicated by the endless wind, while the illusory ghosts Shadow Dragon and undead dragons often soar above the cities they rule.

This was once a trading city of Drow Elf, but Shadow Dragon of the Jezreid Clan conquered Drow city Charlson and enslaved its people.

Over the next few centuries, the dragons gradually purged the Drow population, twisting them into creatures of shadow and replacing them with their own dragon-blooded offspring, all the while the city was being pulled further and further into the Shadow Plane.

The supreme ruler here is Mortifer. Jazz Ryder, the terrifying Shadow Dragon known as "Night's Spokesperson", is also the culprit of creating this strange city.

In the dark alley, a hooded man said, "Daniael, have you heard? That old guy is going to attack Surface World again."

"Yeah."

"According to our intelligence, he found the passage to Anzeta."

"Those Shadow Dragon, Shadow Strangler, and Shadow Spirit have all been mobilized. It seems that there is going to be a big movement."

Among Dragon Shadow City, there are not only the forces of Mortifer, but also the existence of resisters. Under the brutal rule of Shadow Dragon, even Drow Elf, who is known for his evil, has become a tragic victim, and resistance organizations have been formed underground.

The most powerful one is the brotherhood composed of humans Ferriton Rice and Drow Elf Danyaer Bellan. Hundreds of people participated. They even succeeded in killing a newborn Shadow Dragon.

Patrolling Shadow Shifting Beast walked through the streets, sniffing the smell in the air.

The two men immediately skillfully cast spells to make their figures disappear from the shadows and arrive at their secret meeting place.

Ferriton continued, "Maybe we can take the opportunity to seize power and assassinate that Half-Shadow Dragon Drow Governor, that disgusting shadow bastard."

"But when Mortifer comes back, everything will be in vain."

"."

They both fell silent at the same time.

As the leader of the Rebel Army, no one understands the power of Mortifer better than them.

There were thousands of the Fadlan Army attacking Dragon Shadow City, but they all turned into Undead Shadow under the shroud of black mist and became Mortifer's nourishment. In the boundless darkness of Underdark, that Shadow Dragon is almost invincible.

And Rebel Army's efforts are more like a game for Mortifer to play when he is bored. He will even deliberately let go of the rebels just to enjoy their deeper despair and enjoy the absolute sense of control of cat and mouse.

Ferriton is often very angry about this, but is powerless and falls into deep despair.

He didn't even dare to commit suicide, because any creature that died on this land would be forcibly transformed into Undead Shadow, and would have no peace forever.

"Is it true that no one can defeat him?"

"At least. Give it a try."

"Maybe we can contact the kingdom of Anzeta, cooperate with them inside and outside, and kill Mortifer in Surface World."

Daniael smiled bitterly, took off his hood and shook his head, revealing the black pointed ears that symbolized Drow Elf.

"Impossible."

"I have read about Surface World's situation in the family books. Anzeta is the most desolate and remote place on the continent. In such a place - how can there be a being who can defeat Mortifer?"

"I'm afraid we can only pray to the gods to come."

"."

Ferriton also fell silent again.

He had made countless attempts to resist, but each time ended in failure. He even suspected that Mortifer was using him as bait to attract more resisters.

"Roar——"

Suddenly, a long roar came.

Then came the roars of the Shadow Dragons, the shrill wails of the Undead Shadows, and the hustle and bustle in the city.

"What's that?"

"Is there an enemy invasion?"

Ferriton and Daniael were both a little surprised.

They quickly put on their robes, carefully opened the door, and came to the dark and decaying street.

Sure enough, the troops composed of Undead Shadow, Shadow Shifting Beast, and Shadow Strangler were marching in a hurry, and even those Shadow Dragon were flying in panic in the air.

Ferriton said in shock:

"What happened? They were able to dispatch so many troops!"

"Ferriton"Quick, look. "

"Dragon, it's a dragon."

Daniael's voice was trembling.

"What?"

Ferriton quickly turned his head and looked up at the sky subconsciously.

The next scene was something he would never forget - a giant red dragon that was far larger than Mortifer spread its wings high in the sky, as if it was covering the city. Endless strong winds blew, but the giant dragon slowly waved his strong wings in the hurricane without being affected at all.

The dragon's body was extremely solid, with no sign of transparency. It was obviously a real dragon, not a transformed Shadow Dragon.

He has four ferocious horns and is extremely strong.

There were spiderweb-like cracks on his chest, and in the center was a crystal surging with fire.

In front of this strange giant dragon high in the sky, those evil Shadow Dragon and Shadow Displacer Beast were like wild dogs encountering ferocious beasts, involuntarily letting out shrill howls full of fear, but the giant dragon remained unmoved.

"Mortifer, I'm here to find you."

The giant dragon showed a ferocious smile, and the depths of its pupils were filled with an unquenchable desire for destruction.

Suddenly, the crystals on his chest emitted an extremely dazzling light.

This brings daylight to Dragon Shadow City who has been shrouded in shadow all year round, and also brings rare light to Underdark who is buried deep underground. At this moment, he is like the sun that has never existed in the underground world, frightening those Shadow Creature who hide in the darkness.

The giant dragon opened its mouth slightly, and endless flames poured out from its mouth, just like Kareks who came to the world in the illusion.

That is Breath of Chaos, and it is also World Cleansing Fire.

It will burn everything away, leaving only the most complete chaos.

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