The Arcane Path (Please Vote)

Mahdi descended upon Guest Island in his dragon form, sweeping his gaze across everyone present.

The towering True Dragon body possessed a metallic texture. Its indestructible scales trembled faintly, making the hearts of everyone nearby tremble along with them.

—Although everyone knew that Mahdi was connected to Dragon Island, that he was probably someone with dragon blood... no one had expected him to truly transform into a dragon and descend!

Moreover, Mahdi's aura had grown stronger than it had been half a year ago... even more unfathomable!

There was no need to confront him at a time like this.

Count Koma was not the only one who thought so. The vast majority of the powerful figures present, those who considered themselves no weaker than Mahdi, did not deliberately step forward at this moment.

They had all come to the City of Knowledge with their own missions and goals. Before the critical moment arrived, they could not afford to lose too much strength.

Mahdi was Dragon Island's observer, and a True Dragon at that. If they fought him, he would be mostly recovered after a few days, while they themselves would probably need ten days to half a month of recuperation.

Not to mention that Guest Island was filled with people from other factions.

If they revealed an opening in battle, their own side would always be the one to suffer.

Of course, with so many reasons, it ultimately came down to one very simple matter.

The strength Mahdi had displayed was already enough to make these representatives of major powers wary.

Yet Ian knew very well that this was because he had seized the timing perfectly.

If he had come to Guest Island alone a few days ago, without a reason to step out and display his strength, and without