There were no fewer than three easily discovered natural nodes in the Cataclysm Volcano Range, scattered among several volcanic craters, but nothing more was found.
In Liszt's understanding, the formation of every natural node was directly or indirectly tied to a supermagic eruption. Among the natural nodes discovered so far were jade veins, Brass Mine, an Emerald Dragon's hind leg, Fire Dragon remains, and other products—all connected to dragons.
Thus, the discovery of three natural nodes in the Cataclysm Volcano Range made it highly likely that Fire Dragons had once roamed here in ancient times—apart from tectonic movement, perhaps only Fire Dragons could create volcanoes. Of course, there was another possibility: Phoenixes, which likewise represented the power of flame, might also be capable of creating volcanoes.
"Unfortunately, I can't bring out one hundred percent of the Phoenix Transformation's power. Creating volcanoes is far too difficult for me."
After discovering the three natural nodes, Liszt took the opportunity to survey the magma distribution throughout the Cataclysm Volcano Range. Both the amount of magma here and the quantity of volcanic supermagic far surpassed the Doomsday Volcano Range on Flame Island.
"There's enough volcanic supermagic. At Rio's full-speed absorption rate, he'll reach adulthood in another half year. By then, fighting shoulder to shoulder with Rio, I'll advance toward becoming a Bulwark Knight... Once I break through the barrier—no, I won't even need to break through completely. A slight breakthrough will be enough for me to stand invincible upon the Legendary Continent!"
Standing atop a pitch-black rock at the volcanic crater's edge, Liszt cast his gaze beyond the Cataclysm Volcano Range, toward the vast mountain ranges in the distance. "Once I unite the three kingdoms in the northeastern corner of the Legendary Continent, my next step will be to destroy the Kushan Empire!"
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