East River County

Huo Ling swept up every last resource, even scraping the ground three feet deep.

He truly scraped three feet deep, because the ground here had already been saturated with magic power and was worth no less than magic stones.

After leaving the cave, Huo Ling flew over Iwa City.

Vito soon flew out from the city as well and arrived before Huo Ling.

Vito respectfully lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, the officials within the city have all assembled and await your command!"

Huo Ling nodded and said, "Let's go. Take me to see them."

In the great hall atop the mountain where Iwa had once presided over meetings, officials of every race had now gathered in full.

Those who had the opportunity to enter this great hall now were at least underground races with Gold-tier strength.

Huo Ling flew in from outside the hall with Vito, trailing a howling gust of wind.

Vito landed and obediently lay down at the side.

Huo Ling, meanwhile, landed upon the throne in the hall. It was a throne suited to a dragon's size, yet after landing, Huo Ling still transformed into human form.

A faint red glow shone from his eyes, within which tiny runes could be seen flowing.

He looked down at all the officials below, his gaze carrying immense pressure. Huo Ling had not even reined in his Legendary dragon might.

Among the officials below, even quite a few who had once been Iwa's followers found it difficult to breathe.

"Alright! Kneel now! Kneel before your new king!" Huo Ling withdrew his dragon might and gave the order calmly.

Having received Huo Ling's command, these foreign-race officials almost simultaneously dropped to their knees. Their heads pressed tightly against the floor as they shouted loudly:

"Your Majesty!"

"We are willing