Theo, Silverglow City, Royal Court
King Thorifan stared at the projected image in front of him, his face pale.
In the projection, except for Red-Iron Dragon hanging high in the sky, there is only endless light and heat.
That was the scene at the last moments of the Lothern frontline position.
Even through the projection screen, the Calamity-like power still made Torifen feel a shiver originating from his bone marrow. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his heartbeat.
"One blow... just one blow destroyed the entire Lothern position?"
The king repeated the intelligence officer's report in a low voice, his voice a little hoarse.
The minister standing under the throne lowered his head. "Yes, Your Majesty."
"No one dared to stop me during the whole process, not even Lothern's Crown Rank strong ones showed up."
Thorifan's eyes returned to the projection.
The screen is replaying the last moment.
Red-Iron Dragon spread its wings, the ball of light condensed between the dragon's claws expanded and fell, and then the earth turned incandescent.
Lothern's solid fortifications built step by step, War Golem, and rune turrets. Everything evaporated in the light. Even through the records of time and space, the destructive and terrifying power is still clearly palpable.
When the light finally dissipated, the king realized that he had held his breath for too long.
He exhaled slowly, complex emotions surging in his chest.
Fear, shock, and... rejoicing.
Fortunately Theo chose the position at this time.
I am glad that I did not make the wrong choice at the Dragonspine Mountain summit.
Who would have thought that in less than a hundred years, Red Emperor could grow to such an extent?
During the Two-Ao War period, although Garos and Ignas were strong, they did not perform like this.
Thorifan still remembers those battle reports.
In the battle of Noldon Pass, Red Emperor faced the encirclement and suppression of Theo digital Legendary Realm. Although he finally broke through the defense line, he also paid a price. The scales Shatter and Dragon Blood were scattered across the pass, and he was even killed once.
But if Red Emperor faces the same situation now...
Thorifan closed his eyes.
He didn't even need to imagine, he could understand just by looking at the projection just now.
Red Emperor doesn't even need to be near Noldon Pass in person.
He just needs to hang high in the sky and cast a "sun" like that.
The entire pass, together with the defenders, fortifications, and Legendary Realm strong men who dared to block it, will all be reduced to nothing.
What about Silverglow City? The royal capital of Theo, the majestic city that has stood for many years, is completely unable to withstand such a bombardment and will be razed to the ground.
Doesn't it mean that the dragon's growth rate is extremely slow?
Especially after entering Legendary Realm, it often takes hundreds of years to make significant progress.
But what happened to Red Emperor? These changes in time, even including his growth during the dormant period, are too exaggerated.
Not only does he have a physique that far exceeds that of his peers, his growth rate is actually comparable to the Legendary Realm among humans, no, even faster than many Legendary Realm humans.
This terrifying existence is no longer like a dragon.
He is more like some kind of Ultimate Lifeform wearing dragon skin.
Royal Court was completely silent.
The ministers stood with their heads bowed, and no one said a word.
There was only the sound of muffled breathing in the air.
Thorifan's eyes swept over the faces.
Those nobles who usually talked loudly, those ministers who advocated maintaining neutrality, and those generals who were dissatisfied with Theo's attachment to Aura, all of them turned pale at this moment, with lingering fear in their eyes.
After a long time, Thorifen spoke again, and his voice had returned to calmness. "Henderson Ancestor."
Royal Court On the right side, an old man with white hair and beard raised his head slightly.
He was wearing a simple gray robe, and his face was as old as the bark of an ancient tree, but his eyes were still clear and sharp.
Henderson Chapman, Theo Royal House The oldest living Advanced Legendary Realm, is also the guardian of the royal family.
Its status is equivalent to Soderian of Lothern.
During the Two-Ao War period, he did not take action and had been sleeping through secret methods to extend his life. It was not until recently that King Theo was captured alive by Aura and he was awakened.
"I am listening, Your Majesty."
Henderson's voice was steady and he spoke slowly.
Thoriphan stood up from the throne, walked down the steps, and came to his ancestors in person to show respect.
"I hope you can lead our Legendary Realm to Lain Plateau to help Aura Legion. What do you think?"
This sentence caused a slight commotion in Royal Court.
Several nobles exchanged glances, but no one dared to stand up and object.
Henderson was silent for a moment.
During his active years, although Theo was not a powerful country, it always maintained its independence and dignity.
But now, this country has taken the initiative to send Legendary Realm strong men to help another country's war, and that country has also brought dark clouds to this country.
This behavior was tantamount to vassalage, which deeply disappointed him.
After waking up, he has been dissatisfied with Torfin's attitude towards Aura.
If he were young, he would definitely choose to replace Torfin and install a new king.
But he had basically reached the end of his life, and he couldn't stand the torment anymore. One more battle might burn him out, so he didn't interfere with Torfin's choice, but he never had a good look towards this junior.
But at this moment, looking at the lingering light and heat in the projection that had not completely dissipated, Henderson's thoughts changed subtly.
"Aura did not ask us to fight."
He said slowly, "With the power Red Emperor is showing now, our support is just the icing on the cake, and may even attract some ridicule."
Having said this, he paused and glanced at the ministers in Royal Court.
"However, any expression is better than nothing. Showing loyalty at the appropriate time will be beneficial to Theo's future."
These words made those ministers and nobles who had previously criticized the king agree.
"Master Henderson is right!"
"This is a smart move!"
"Theo and Aura should work together...Theo is Theo of Aura."
The praises came one after another, and the attitude was completely opposite to the previous indifference.
Thorifon looked at these courtiers who quickly changed their stance, with no joy or anger in his eyes.
He has already recognized this reality.
In the face of absolute power, position and dignity are often fragile.
"Then please ask the ancestors to leave as soon as possible." Thorifen nodded, and then as if he suddenly remembered something, he added, "In addition, there is one thing that I hope you can convey to His Majesty Ignas on my behalf."
Henderson raised his eyes. "What's the matter?"
Torifon was silent for a few seconds.
Royal Court's eyes were all focused on him, waiting for his next words.
"About Reinhart." The king finally spoke.
"Our Theo's top genius who was born fifty years ago has not really died."
This sentence made Henderson frown slightly.
Reinhart, a true genius, entered Legendary Realm when he was less than twenty years old, and was once placed with high hopes of reviving Theo.
But in a conflict with Aura's Edge fifty years ago, he was severely injured and was rumored to have died.
This incident caused the entire Theo to fall into a long-term depression.
"My father poured a huge amount of resources into him, and even used the long-standing life-saving sacred objects in the royal family's treasury to forcefully pull him back from the edge Hell." Thorifan continued, with mixed emotions in his voice, "But the injury was too serious, Reinhart's body was seriously damaged, and his potential was greatly reduced."
"Even so, my father still regards him as Theo's last hope."
"He adopted Reinhart as his adopted son, gave him a new identity, and then..." Torifon paused, and then said, "In order to prevent Aura's eyes and ears from discovering him, and in order to find a way to restore Reinhart's body and potential, his father secretly sent him away from Theo and sent him to the Holden Empire."
Royal Court sounded a suppressed intake of breath.
This is a secret that even many important ministers don't know.
"After that, I lost the news about Reinhart."
Thorifen looked at Henderson, "But I think that if he is really still alive, if he has encountered and grown up in Holden, then given the current situation in Romanian Plains... and his character, he may return to this place."
Henderson listened in silence.
Regarding Reinhart's death, he heard something about it after waking up, but the details were unclear.
After listening to Torifon's narration, he felt a trace of regret in his heart.
The previous generation of kings had a stable character and long-term vision, but lacked decision-making.
He should not have left the choice to Reinhart.
What can be expected from a young man who has been held up to a high pedestal and does not know how high the sky is? If he had been more forceful to keep Reinhart, perhaps Theo's situation would have been different.
However, no one is perfect.
However, the done thing is done.
Henderson glanced at Thorifon. Although this young king had seemed reckless, he was more decisive than his father at critical moments. He had identified a path and walked on it unswervingly.
"Okay."
Henderson finally nodded, "I will convey this matter to Red Emperor."
Atlant Continent, Holden Empire.
Unfallen City, Cloudsea Air Harbor.
The wind howls high in the sky, blowing the clouds that linger all year round.
Unfallen City, one of the cities of the Holden Empire, is not located on the earth, but is based on countless suspended stones that are beyond imagination. It is based on magnificent achievements in magic and alchemy, suspended between the flowing wind and floating clouds.
Looking around, similar Floating Citys are dotted throughout the territory of Holden, like the residences of the gods.
Due to energy limitations, even among the Holden Empire, the number of such Floating City is not large, but since Abyss Development Project, Holden has made breakthrough progress in energy, and Floating City has risen one after another.
Cloudsea Air Harbor is located on the giant platform extending from the periphery of Unfallen City.
This is one of the busiest transportation hubs in Holden, with a variety of warships and airships parked.
There are transport ships that look like giant whales and are covered in metal scales with flashing runes; there are high-speed cruisers with lines as sharp as swords and full of aggression; there are also magic airships that look like moving mage towers...
They rise and fall, maintaining a precise and orderly rhythm in their busyness.
Business travelers, scholars, adventurers, and diplomatic envoys from all over the empire gathered and dispersed here. Figures of different races, different accents, and different attires intertwined into a bustling picture.
Amid the commotion, a young man stood alone on the viewing corridor at the edge of the airport, leaning on the railing and looking into the distance.
The sea of clouds surged beneath his feet, and the sunlight shone through without any hindrance, coating his already bright blond hair with an even more brilliant color.
His face looked like he was only in his twenties, and he was handsome enough to make any painter stop.
But in those eyes, there is a stability and calmness that far exceeds the age of the appearance. It is a look that can only be obtained after experiencing ups and downs, and seeing the honor and disgrace of life and death.
Reinhart, or, as he is more accustomed to be called now, "Lain".
At over sixty years old, he is still among the young in the realm of the Legendary Realm.
More importantly, after Holden recovered his body, and after years of precipitation and hard training, he was infinitely close to the threshold of Crown Rank, and his breath was deep and long, and he was only one opportunity away from the next breakthrough.
However, the vigor and publicity that once belonged to Light of Theo have all been restrained and turned into deep silence.
Aura's Edge's giant sword and arrows once knocked him from the altar to the bottom of the valley, but they also made him guard against arrogance and impatience.
Whenever he feels happy about his progress, that night will come to mind.
Iron Hoof blocks the moonlight, and the sword crushes the glory.
He went from a highly anticipated genius to a dying loser. This memory always reminds him to stay humble.
"Lain."
A crisp voice came from behind.
A woman with a beautiful face walked up to him and looked at the sea of clouds side by side with him.
She was wearing a simple mage robe, her long hair was slightly fluttering in the wind, and her temperament was gentle and intellectual.
Alice, Reinhart is a friend he met while traveling in Holden Royal City. He has a profound background and extensive knowledge. He is also an extremely talented Legendary Realm Spellcaster.
"You must have heard about the latest news from Theo, right?"
Alice asked softly, without moving his eyes from Yunhai.
"The Red Emperor, Garos·Ignas of Aura, in Dusk Plains destroyed Lothern's frontline position with one blow. The entire Romanian Plains situation may be rewritten because of him."
Reinhart was silent for a moment.
The sea of clouds surged below, just like the subtle waves in his heart.
Even though he had been away from Theo for decades, and even though he no longer had much attachment to that land, he still could not completely remain calm when he heard the news about his homeland.
"I heard about it."
He finally spoke, with no emotion in his voice.
"Don't you want to go take a look? Or... do something?"
Alice turned his head and looked at his calm profile curiously.
"You are from Theo. You were once the light of hope that they had high hopes for. Now your motherland has become a vassal. A powerful enemy is fighting Lothern. With your current strength, what can you possibly do to change some things?"
She has a deep relationship with Reinhart and is one of the few people who knows his past.
Reinhart shook his head slightly.
"If it were me before, I would return to Romanian Plains as soon as possible."
He said, "But now... I don't want to."
"Why?" Alice asked in confusion, "Because you are no longer the Light of Theo you were before and have no attachment to that land? Or is it because... you feel that even if you go back now, you will not be able to fight against that Red Emperor?"
"Both."
Reinhart looked away from the sea of clouds and looked at Alice.
His eyes were calm, like a deep pool, "Theo's hope should never be pinned on one person."
"Putting the rise and fall of a country on the shoulders of a certain genius is the greatest fallacy and tragedy."
"I used to... perhaps unconsciously immerse myself in this illusory sense of responsibility, thinking that I could change everything."
He paused and his voice became deeper. "But now I understand that the strength of a human country depends on its system, inheritance, foundation, and the choices and efforts of every citizen, not on one or two strong people."
"The problem with Theo is not that there is a missing Reinhart."
"As for fighting against Red Emperor..."
Reinhart The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, revealing a self-deprecating smile.
"Now what can I do when I go back? Join forces with Lothern? Even if Lothern and Crown Rank are added, what are the chances of winning? The terror of that dragon is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people."
"His age and rank are just a disguise."
"I think he can be treated as a Crown Rank Primordial Dragon."
He looked at the sea of clouds again. "In the face of such an existence, impulse and passion cannot solve the problem, but will only bring unnecessary sacrifices. And now, I have passed the age where I would risk everything for a moment of passion."
Reinhart really doesn't have much attachment to Theo anymore.
The only person who made him feel guilty was the deceased old king, the elder who spent all his resources to save his life and give him new life.
He failed the old king's expectations.
Now, the only reward he can do is to become stronger, and then try to make up for the regrets of the past when he is able in the future.
Alice smiled slightly and said, "It seems that these years at Holden have made your vision different."
"Yes."
Reinhart admitted it frankly.
"Here, I saw what a truly powerful empire looks like, with a complete inheritance system, a mature training mechanism for strong men, and a profound foundation of magic and alchemy..."
"In comparison, the disputes at Romanian Plains are just local turmoil at the edge of the continent."
"My goals are no longer limited there."
His gaze was cast into the distance, as if penetrating the endless sea of clouds, looking at a vaster world.
"My goal is to break through Crown Rank, touch Destiny Rank, and even... spy on the Immortal Realm."
Reinhart's voice is very soft, but firm as iron.
"Only when you reach that level can you truly control your own destiny and be qualified to think about changing the future of a land and a nation. By then, whether Theo will be revived or not may be just a matter of my thoughts."
Alice flashed a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
Most people will only Rot die after hitting rock bottom, but Reinhart can climb out of the quagmire and become stronger and more mature.
He was lifted up to the altar and knocked down.
These experiences have become the whetstone for sharpening his character.
But then, a hint of worry appeared in Alice's eyes.
"But... Lain, you are recovering well now, but the injuries that almost caused your death that year still left hidden dangers after all."
"With your original talent, if you were born in Holden, and given a good environment, you would even have a high probability of becoming Immortal Realm."
"It's a pity that you were born in Theo, wasted some time, and suffered a heavy blow when you were young. I'm afraid your upper limit... It should be possible to break through Crown Rank, but it is a bit difficult to achieve Destiny Rank. As for the Immortal Realm, there is no hope."
Alice said very straightforwardly.
Opposite me, Reinhart smiled.
"I know." He said, "So, I'm leaving Holden."
"Where to go?"
"Elf Overlord's country, Orotara Continent."
Reinhart replied calmly, "Go and seek Fountain of Life from the Elf family. Only Fountain of Life can completely make up for the losses caused by my old injuries and resume my path to a higher level."
Under the rule of the Orotara Continent, Elf, it is rumored to be a rich land flowing with honey and milk.
But that was a long time ago.
According to the information Reinhart has learned, Orotara is not at peace today. It can even be said to be perilous, and the entire continent is shrouded in the shadow of turmoil.
But he still made the decision.
Alice was silent for a while.
She knew that once Reinhart's determination was made, it would not be changed easily.
So she smiled, took out an amulet set with emerald green gems from her arms, and handed it over.
"Elfs may not necessarily be friendly towards outsiders, especially outsiders seeking Fountain of Life."
"Take it, my family has some friendship with some high-level Elfs in Emerald Court. This amulet may save you trouble in Orotara."
Reinhart did not refuse.
He took the amulet and nodded solemnly. "Thank you."
"When do you plan to leave?"
"Now." Reinhart said.
Alice was surprised. "So urgent?"
Reinhart was silent for two seconds, and then whispered, "I am a person, not an alchemy machine."
"I have tried my best to stay rational, but there are still some emotions in my heart. It is something in my blood and it is difficult to completely let go. If I don't leave as soon as possible and don't go to Orotara... I may not be able to help but return to Romanian Plains."
He didn't want to see that land ignite war again, didn't want to see Theo struggling in the cracks, let alone... face that Red-Iron Dragon.
He must stay away before he can truly have the power to counter it.
After leaving these words, Reinhart said nothing more.
He jumped down from the edge of the airport, Legendary Realm unfolded naturally, wrapped around his body and turned into a stream of light, cut through the sea of clouds, and quickly disappeared at the end of the sky.
The wind from the high sky blew through Unfallen City, rolling the clouds and flags.
The huge Floating City is constantly rotating driven by the magic Magic Array train, overlooking the vast land below, like an indifferent god.
Atlant Continent Northern Frontier, Dusk Plains, Aura Legion station.
Red-Iron Dragon crawled on the temporary high platform, like a red mountain.
His scales glowed with a metallic sheen in the sunlight, and every breath brought up scorching air currents, slightly distorting the surrounding space.
The Legendary Realms of Theo stood in the audience. The leader Henderson bowed slightly and finished relaying the words of King Torfin.
Old Legendary Realm's voice was steady, but in front of this giant dragon, he could still feel the instinctive suppression.
That is the difference in life strength and race. Even though his Legendary Realm level is higher, in front of Red Emperor, he still feels like an ant looking up at the mountain.
"Reinhart..."
Red Emperor's low voice sounded, like rolling thunder, "I'm very happy that you can rush here at this time, but you think that I will worry about a human being who has been severely injured by my family, and I don't like it."
He lowered his huge dragon head and stared at Henderson with vertical pupils.
Just the gaze made Theo Legendary Realm feel depressed.
Henderson's face remained unchanged, but cold sweat broke out on his back.
He said solemnly, "Your Majesty, we just hope to provide all possible information."
"Theo is willing to fight for Aura and is willing to help you win. Please give your orders and we will do our best."
At his age, any fierce battle might mean the end of his life.
But Henderson is not afraid.
If we can strive for a better future for Theo, it is worth using up the remaining life.
Theo has backstabbed Lothern and is on the side of Aura, so there is only one way to go.
He understands Torfin's choice and is willing to pay the price for it.
However, after the words fell, Red Emperor did not respond.
On the contrary, some of the Aura Legendary Realm around them sneered.
"Hey, old human."
A joking voice sounded.
Henderson looked sideways and saw a big bird with brilliant feathers like flames, tilting its head and looking at him. Immortal Bird Anqiya, one of the Legendary Realm lords of Aura.
"You look like you're already half-lying in the coffin, but you're not afraid of death."
"However, you underestimate our Majesty too much. Will he need help from you little ones?"
Hearing these words, on the other side, the burly Ogre Kalu also grinned.
He said in a loud voice, "The primary purpose of our Aura Legendary Realm and legion's existence is to cheer and cheer for His Majesty and to witness His Majesty's power. Human beings, please understand this first."
Henderson was silent.
He can't quite understand the thinking of these Aura Legendary Realm.
But one thing he knew was that these Legendary Realm were of different races and had different identities, but they had almost blind confidence in Red Emperor.
You know, these are all Legendary Realm lives, arrogant and strong people with their own opinions.
Can they see it this way...
At this moment, there was a clanging sound of scales rubbing against each other.
Red-Iron Dragon slowly stood up, his huge wings spread out, covering the sky.
He raised his head and looked up at the darkening sky, his eyes flashing with light of thought.
"It's a pity to destroy Lothern's frontline positions but not be able to see their Time Crown Rank."
Garos's voice echoed in the station, saying, "For this reason, I am planning to go there again. I hope they... will not disappoint me this time."
The moment the words fell, a red dragon shadow rose into the sky!
The air flow stirred up between the flapping of the wings, blowing the flags in the station loudly.
It only took him a few breaths to turn into a red meteor in the sky, speeding towards the Lothern base camp.
Henderson looked up at the disappearing dragon shadow and took a long time to look away.
He glanced at the Aura Legendary Realm around him. There was no worry on the faces of these strong foreigners, only excitement and anticipation, as if what they were about to see was not a lonely battle, but a grand performance.
"Is this...Red Emperor's reputation?"
Henderson said silently in my heart.
He has fully understood Torfin's choice.
Faced with such a Red Emperor, and the Legendary Realm beings completely condensed around him, what other way out can Theo have besides surrender?
Lothern Northern Expeditionary Legion Base Camp
Iron-Armed General Valesia stood in front of the sand table, his face colder than usual.
There were still bloodshot eyes in his eyes, because he had not slept for a long time since the frontline position was destroyed.
However, his thinking was extremely clear.
"Everyone."
Valesia broke the silence in the command room and said, "Red Emperor's "sun" is essentially composed of highly compressed Dragon Qi. We have all seen that its power is unbelievable, but this does not mean that there is nothing we can do."
The officers gathered around the sand table raised their heads, with tiredness in their eyes, but also a trace of unwillingness to admit defeat.
"Based on the analysis of energy residues, the observation reports of frontline mages, and our understanding of the Dragonkin creature, several key points can be inferred."
Valesia points to the location marked on the sand table where Red Emperor appears.
"First, the powerful Dragon Aura Bomb needs time to brew and compress. From the time Red Emperor starts to accumulate power to the time it is thrown, the entire process takes about a long time. This time is the key window for our early warning and response."
He moved his finger and pointed at the original location of his own position.
"Second, the position was severely damaged this time, mainly because Red Emperor showed such a powerful long-range attack skill for the first time."
"Before this, he had always impressed us with his unparalleled physical strength and close combat capabilities. We lacked the preparation to deal with such a blow."
At this time, a middle-aged officer interfaced.
"What the general means is that we need to change the tactical rhythm? Give up the previous step-by-step and steady approach?"
"Yes." Valesia nodded slowly, "We must admit the fact that Earth Manipulator, which we rely on to quickly build a strong position, has been destroyed in the first wave of attacks. Although it tried to evade by burrowing into the ground at the first time, it was still within the killing range. The internal structure was seriously damaged and could not be rebuilt in a short time."
There was a brief silence in the command room.
"This means that we can no longer count on using a solid defense line and positional advantages to deal with Aura."
Valesia looked around at the crowd and said with a firm voice, "We must be more flexible and dispersed."
"At the same time, we need to formulate multiple sets of plans to deal with such an attack by Red Emperor, including early warning mechanisms, evacuation routes, countermeasures, and tactics to seize the opportunity to counterattack when he is planning an attack."
As a result, Lothern's previous plan to establish prestige and unite Federation through this battle will be shattered.
But this is also a helpless move.
In the face of the power displayed by Red Emperor, it is no longer easy to reduce losses and win.
Valesia sighed in his heart.
If the late king was still alive, Lothern and Aura should have been a solid alliance to jointly face the threats from other forces in the mainland.
Unfortunately, politics is never dominated by ideals.
Now that the two sides are facing each other at war, it is too late to look back.
"We want to force Aura to engage in a more complicated war with us, instead of allowing them to concentrate their forces and make a breakthrough in conjunction with Red Emperor's devastating blow."
Valesia Concentrate and continue talking.
The atmosphere of the meeting became slightly livelier.
The generals began to discuss specific adjustment plans.
Split large legions into more flexible tactical clusters, increase the density of aerial reconnaissance and magic early warning networks, and prepare more war devices for jamming high-energy gatherings and long-range strikes...
However, just in the middle of the discussion.
Changes occur again!
The familiar terrifying pressure suddenly descended from high altitude.
The magic lamp in the command room flashed violently, the water glass on the table rippled, and the map on the wall moved automatically without wind.
"Alert! Super high energy response!" The voice of the messenger mage echoed throughout the base camp through the amplifier Magic Array, "It's directly above our heads! Repeat, the target is directly above our heads!"
Valesia's pupils suddenly contracted.
He didn't have time to think, his body had already acted instinctively, and he appeared outside the headquarters in a flash, looking up at the sky.
Then, his heart almost stopped.
Two suns.
In the blue sky, two suns appeared.
One of the rounds is slightly smaller, but it is rapidly forming and expanding!
And the one holding up this new sun is the Red-Iron Dragon they were just discussing how to deal with.
Red Emperor, Immortal Dragon, Garos·Ignas!
He directly crossed the front line of the battle between the two sides and appeared directly above the Lothern base camp.
The diameter of the blazing ball of sunlight between the dragon's claws seemed even larger than when it destroyed the frontline positions, and the light and heat emitted caused the air below to begin to distort.
Valesia can feel that the temperature of the air is increasing.
"Activate all defenses Magic Array! Maximum power!"
Valesia roared an order and said, "Notify all Legendary Realm units to prepare for interception! Magic Satellite, request emergency support! Repeat, request the highest level support!"
A shrill alarm rang through the sky.
The layers of defense Magic Array were stimulated to the limit, and colorful magic shields intertwined into a brilliant light curtain above the base camp.
Several Legendary Realm strong men rose from everywhere, staring at Red Emperor in the sky.
The blazing sun ball between the dragon's arms is getting more and more dazzling. At close range, its diameter seems to have exceeded the real sun. It seems to be another Star imprisoned in the dragon's claws, which may fall at any time and turn everything into ashes.
Time seems to have frozen.
Valesia clenched his fists and dug his nails into his palms.
He could feel the soldiers around him trembling, and could hear the muffled gasps and prayers.
This is the deterrence of power.
Even if there is no attack yet, fear has spread.
At this moment, a bright silver light fell from the sky!
The light beam fell accurately over the base camp, between Red Emperor and the camp below.
The light dissipated and a figure emerged.
It was a young man who looked to be in his twenties, wearing simple gray cloth, with a worn round shield and an ancient sword hanging from his waist.
He had an ordinary face, black hair, black eyes, and a supple face. He stood there like a traveler who could be seen anywhere.
But the moment he raised his head, the whole sky became silent.
Time Crownbearer, Soderian·Lothern.
Time Crown Rank of Lothern, the guardian of Lothern.
Soderian's eyes fell on the energy ball between Red Emperor's claws, as calmly as if he were looking at an ordinary thing.
Then, he made a simple movement and gently placed his right hand on the small, worn-out buckler at his waist.
Something incredible happened.
With the touch of his palm, time on the buckler seemed to start to flow backwards.
The cracks heal and disappear at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the mottled rust quickly fades away, revealing the original color of the metal that is as smooth as new. Even the missing corner of the edge is regrown and completed in the flow of light and shadow.
In the blink of an eye, a complete and smooth shield appeared in his hand.
Silver ripples flowed on the surface of the shield, just like the moonlight reflected on the water.
"Time Crown Rank of Lothern..."
High in the air, Red-Iron Dragon grinned. Without saying anything more, he pressed his claws and threw Dragon Aura Bomb, which had expanded to the limit.
This time, Dragon Aura Bomb did not land.
It was in mid-air, and before it got close to Soderian, it suddenly exploded!
The scorching sun bloomed in mid-air, and the destructive flames and lightning were like ferocious beasts with teeth and claws, engulfing the nearest humans.
This sudden change failed to change the color of Soderian.
He did not move, but at the moment when the first ray of thunder flame was about to touch him, he raised the brand-new round shield above his head, tilted the shield slightly, and made the simplest blocking posture.
Then, the shield comes into contact with the thunder flames.
There was no loud noise, no explosion.
The moment Dragon Aura Bomb's destructive energy touched the shield, time seemed to freeze.
The rolling flames and rushing lightning stopped in front of the shield for a moment, as if they had hit an invisible wall.
The next second, it was like time started to flow backwards.
The flames and lightning did not continue to move forward, but began to retreat, converge, and rejoin!
They rolled in front of Soderian, regrouped in a way that was contrary to common sense, turned back into the blazing sun-like energy ball, and then returned it the way they came!
Buzz!
Dragon Aura Bomb followed the completely opposite trajectory, faster than when it came, roaring and smashing towards its original owner!
A two-level reversal only occurs in an instant.
Red Emperor seemed to be surprised, but his reaction was equally horrifying.
The red giant wings hundreds of meters tall suddenly stretched out and waved violently!
The majestic body of the giant dragon is like a red lightning bolt, rushing straight up into the higher sky, and the flames trailing behind it are dazzling.
Boom!!!
Dragon Aura Bomb exploded in the sky behind Red Emperor's original position.
This time it was a real explosion, completely tearing apart the high-altitude clouds and sending light and heat like rain. However, due to the distance, when the aftermath reached the ground, it had been intercepted by layers of defense Magic Array, leaving only circles of ripples on the shield.
At the same time, Legendary Realm, headed by Soderian, stood guard by his side.
Their eyes were burning, focused on Red-Iron Dragon, their eyes full of fighting spirit.
"The power of time, human being, you surprise me."
Red Emperor stood in the burning sky, staring down at human Crown Rank.
After he finished speaking, he didn't want to fight. He flapped his wings and turned into a red stream of light, quickly disappearing into the sky. He came suddenly and left simply, without giving Lothern Legendary Realm a chance to encircle and suppress him.
After a short silence.
Earth-shaking cheers erupted from the Lothern base camp!
"It's Time Crownbearer! Our Crown Rank!"
"Time Shield! He blocked it! No, he reversed Red Emperor's attack!"
"Long live Lothern! Long live Time Crownbearer!"
"..."
The previously depressed morale was restored at this moment.
The soldiers waved their weapons, the generals looked ecstatic, and even Valesia breathed a long sigh of relief. When he looked at the young figure in the sky, his eyes were full of respect and gratitude.
However, Soderian in the air did not show any relief after Red Emperor left.
He slowly lowered his buckler.
The light on the shield quickly dimmed, and the cracks and old marks reappeared, as if the new look just now was just a brief phantom of time.
Soderian, who was facing away from everyone, his face was slightly pale and his breathing was a little faster than usual.
The moment he put down his shield, dense wrinkles appeared one by one on his side face. Although these wrinkles gradually disappeared as he took a few deep breaths, the wear and tear they brought did not disappear.
"Just one bounce... the consumption is so huge."
Soderian glanced down at the restored and worn shield, then looked in the direction where Red Emperor disappeared, frowning slightly.
He knows his status.
As a user of the power of time, you have to pay a price every time you reverse time.
Counterattacking an attack of this level from Dragon Aura Bomb consumes not only Magic Power, but also his own time.
Those wrinkles are the most direct manifestation.
His life is passing quickly.
"If he uses this move repeatedly, how many times can I block it?"
Soderian calculated silently in his heart.
Just three nights later, Lothern Legion readjusted the front line according to the new tactical plan. The arrival of Soderian did boost the sluggish morale, and long-lost conversations could even be heard in the camp.
However, the calm did not last long.
The sky was once again torn apart by the scorching light, and the night suddenly became as bright as day.
Red Emperor comes again.
He was hanging high in the night sky, holding the Dragon Aura Bomb in his hand like another huge scorching sun.
The next moment, the destructive ball of light was thrown to the ground.
Time Crownbearer Soderian had to take action.
He raised the ancient round shield, silver light burst out, and Wall of Time unfolded again.
The buzzing sound vibrated the air, and Dragon Aura Bomb was reversed and rebounded the moment it touched the barrier, rushing backwards into the sky.
Red Emperor had already expected it, and his body rose up lightly, avoiding the counterattack. Then it turned into a red shadow and swept towards the sky, disappearing into the depths of the night without any regrets.
Everything returned to silence, only the lingering energy in the camp was crackling.
Soderian slowly put down his buckler, and wrinkles appeared on his face again, deeper and denser than before.
Although he raised his hand and gently stroked them, smoothing them one by one, he knew in his heart that those were not appearances, but traces of the accelerated passage of time on his body.
"We can no longer be so passive defensive."
Soderian looks at the silent mountains in the distance.
"My life is already near the end. If this battle is destined to be my end... then in the last time, I will fight for a glorious future for Lothern."
This time, no matter what the king would decide, he had already made his choice.