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The sky is as clear as water, like a flawless Blue Dragon gem, extending to the end of the field of vision.
The sunlight poured down without reservation, plating on Red Iron Dragon's scales.
The edges of those dark dragon scales glowed with golden light, alternating between light and dark as his chest rose and fell slowly, highlighting his majestic body like a mountain. Even if he stood still, he still had an aura of calmness and self-power.
"The experience of being infinitely close to death, or even real death, is extremely stimulating to Eternal Death Pathway."
Garos stood on the top of this towering mountain, pondering in his heart.
He had just spent the entire morning sorting out his own power system.
The two major paths, Wild and Star-Self, require more accumulation because the time since the last breakthrough is still short and the level itself is already high.
Even after the fierce battle with the digitally powerful Crown Rank some time ago, there has been no obvious change at this moment.
On the contrary, Eternal Death Pathway has made a major breakthrough.
It jumped directly from level eight to level eleven, three levels in a row.
"Only fighting against a truly powerful enemy and experiencing death at that critical moment can stimulate Eternal Death Level to improve."
Garos's tail swept gently, bringing up a piece of gravel.
"Otherwise if I had committed suicide a few more times, Eternal Death Pathway would have reached Legendary Realm long ago."
"The characteristics of Ever-Battling, Ever-Advancing are similar. Ordinary sparring and sparring, after all, lack the sense of life-and-death urgency, and it is difficult to trigger deep potential."
He thought silently in his heart, but had no regrets.
There are no shortcuts on the road to strength, and being opportunistic is never as good as being down-to-earth.
Garos's ability to reach where he is today depends not only on his innate talent, but also on the accumulation and tempering day after day, year after year. His strength was not achieved overnight, but was forged bit by bit from flesh, bone, and will over nearly two hundred years.
It is worth noting that after Eternal Death Pathway reached level 11, he gained a new skill.
Mastery of Life and Death: Your familiarity with death enables you to avoid its pursuit.
When Eternal Death Dragon's fire of life is completely extinguished, a large amount of Dragon Qi will be consumed, forcing a minimum of life to be retained. At the same time, the Life Drain and Life Reaping skill effects will be triggered to the maximum extent, and the Life Energy will be restored according to the abundance of the surrounding environment.
This is another skill that can reverse life and death.
But unlike [Fury Defies Death], [Mastery of Life and Death] is directly resurrected from the dead state and restores a certain amount of life, rather than continuing to fight in the dead state.
There is an essential difference between the two.
The same thing is that they can all trigger the [Rebirth at Death's Door] feature.
"After this, there are no new death-reversing skills among the three major paths I majored in." Garos moved his neck, and the joints made a slight clicking sound, "However, the existing ones are enough, so I can't bite off more than I can chew."
He nodded with satisfaction and then fell into deep thought.
"Let me think about how many times I could be "resurrected" under the most ideal conditions."
Garos began to sort out his own resurrection situation.
If you encounter another fierce battle in the future, there is a high probability that Mastery of Life and Death will be triggered first when you die for the first time.
This is the first time.
If Mastery of Life and Death dies again after being resurrected, Fury Defies Death will be triggered and the battle will continue in the dead state.
This is a kind of "resurrection" in disguise and can be regarded as the second time.
The Fury Defies Death state ends. If you are still in desperate situation, it will be [Dragon Jade]'s turn to trigger.
This is almost a complete resurrection.
After that, Mastery of Life and Death and Fury Defies Death can be triggered again.
The last time in the Fury Defies Death state, if the battle can be ended, you can be officially resurrected; if not, you will usher in complete death.
"That is to say, I now theoretically have five "resurrection" opportunities, compared to three before."
"Among them, the only complete resurrection in the true sense is the one when Dragon Jade is triggered. The others are some kind of special state, or transition from death to near-death."
Garos summed up silently.
Except for Dragon Jade, these resurrection states are actually not that outrageous when applied to other creatures.
Each of them has harsh conditions, and they are not free resurrection in the true sense. There are also many restraint methods, such as continuous purification of energy, attacks on the soul, or sealing abilities.
However, that's on someone else.
When it comes to Garos, the situation is completely different.
His Undying Life characteristic directly turns decay into magic, greatly weakening the effect of most restraint methods against immortality and resurrection, making his resurrection chain difficult to interrupt.
What's more important.
Every time he is resurrected, he can trigger a burst of [Rebirth at Death's Door], and the effect of [Unyielding] will basically be maximized, obtaining a huge increase in attributes beyond the limit in a short period of time.
Unless it is an enemy who is far stronger than him and can still crush him during his burst period.
Otherwise, during the period of Garos's successive Rebirth at Death's Door outbreaks, the opponent will often face increasingly fierce counterattacks, and will eventually die.
Besides, he also has [Ever-Battling, Ever-Advancing].
The longer the battle goes on, the more powerful Garos is when his opponent is exhausted. This is also the key reason why he can cross the huge level gap and rival Crown Dragon.
Garos dare not be so arrogant as to say that he can defeat all Crown Rank.
Crown-Rank Legendary, which one is not a strong man who has experienced a long time and has mastered unique power?
But at least, except for those beings who stood at the top and were at the Destiny Rank level, he couldn't think of any regular Crown Rank that could steadily withstand his five rounds of all-out Rebirth at Death's Door explosions.
That was not just five attacks, but five status resets, five attribute surges, and five waves of desperate counterattacks.
Moreover, these bursts can be used not only in combat.
When he senses something really bad, such as when he encounters an unbeatable strong man, he can also use the increase in speed and strength during the burst period to choose a strategic retreat to temporarily avoid the edge.
Survival is more valuable than reckless death in battle.
After sorting out his situation, Garos felt relieved.
"I am Immortal Dragon."
Red Iron Dragon raised his head and raised his chest slightly, "This world is big, but who dares to kill me? Who can kill me?"
The feeling of swelling only lasted a moment.
"...Destiny Rank is okay, Immortal Realm is okay, and True God above is okay."
He quickly calmed down and warned himself in his mind, "Wise and powerful Garos, you still have a long way to go. Stay calm and don't be too proud."
"The bones of the guy who died in this pride are enough to fill up Abyss."
Red Iron Dragon shook his head and put aside the impatience. "My mood occasionally jumps a little, which should be the residual influence of Fey Wilds."
He blamed the reason for this.
After gathering his mind, Garos focused his attention on the present moment.
Phew!
He took a deep breath, his chest swelled inch by inch, and the muscles between his ribs tightened like steel plates. He took this breath to the limit before slowly exhaling it.
The solid white powder sprays out from between the mouth and nose, clearly visible in the sunlight.
He just stood on the top of the mountain, repeating the cycle again and again.
The movement was so great that a vortex of airflow with a huge diameter was formed with him as the center. The surrounding vegetation was blown low, gravel rolled, and even the birds perching in the distance were frightened and did not dare to approach.
Garos is doing special exercises for the lungs.
Legendary Realm Life can generally absorb energy directly from the air, but compared to its own consumption, the amount absorbed is still too small to meet daily needs, let alone replenish battle losses.
In addition to the efficient conversion and utilization of food energy, Garos also attaches great importance to this aspect.
This means longer-lasting combat endurance and survival capital in harsh environments.
Between each breath, time passes quietly.
The sun gradually sets in the west, dyeing the clouds on the horizon orange, and dusk pours in from the east like a tide, swallowing up the light of the day bit by bit.
Garos ended the breathing exercises and started eating rocks.
While he was eating, a rhythmic howling of wind came from the distant sky.
It is mixed with a strong giant Dragon Qi breath.
It's Metal Dragons.
Deborah, Alberto, Nasha, and Silver Dragon Isanora.
They set off from the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm and returned to the land of the Aura Kingdom.
The Aura's Peoples living in Ser Wilderness looked up.
Children point to the sky and exclaim, but for adults, this is a common sight.
The scene of giant dragons soaring in the sky is rare in other kingdoms, but it is the daily life of Aura's People people here. Since the founding of the country, giant dragons have frequently traveled over the kingdom.
The dragons hovered slightly in the sky, then lowered their altitude and landed in the area where Garos was located.
"Good day, father."
Isanora came to Red Iron Dragon and looked up at his Dragon Father.
A look of wonder flashed in her eyes, and then she praised in a brisk tone, "Your body is as majestic as a mountain, Dragon Might is growing day by day. I see, you have the appearance of Dragon King."
Garos lowered his eyes and his gaze fell on young Silver Dragon.
Compared with when it was young, Isanora's scales became more shining, with a dazzling silver luster.
Her body is overall well-proportioned and strong. When she steps, you can see the faint muscle texture. Even if the pair of dragon wings are folded at the side, you can see that the wingspan ratio is large, far exceeding the normal Dragonkin.
Youth Silver Dragon: Level 15.
This level is equivalent to the average level of an adult red dragon. It is not low in the vast world of Dragonkin. It can be regarded as officially entering the powerful Adult Dragon stage.
But among the descendants of Garos, this level is currently the lowest.
As far as Garos knows, his eldest son has the highest level, reaching level 17, which is equivalent to the strongest among adult Gold Dragon.
The other children have basically reached level 16. Only Isanora is still at level 15 leisurely, and the progress is obviously slower.
"Isanora, you are a little lazy."
Red Iron Dragon speaks bluntly, without much harshness in his tone, just stating the facts.
"Father, you are too powerful." Silver Dragon flicked his tail and seemed unconcerned, "I can't surpass you no matter what, and there is little hope of even getting close. So I might as well enjoy your glory and blessings honestly and do things that make myself happy."
"The pursuit of power is not the only value, right?"
"Besides, people like Galkro are already diligent enough."
At this point, she paused slightly, winked playfully, and continued with a smile:
"I am being lazy so that I can enrich the diversity of your descendants. If all of your descendants are exercise freaks, fighting freaks or workaholics, then our family will be too boring, like a forest with only one color."
Hearing this, Red Iron Dragon laughed deeply, and his chest rumbled.
"Whether it's chasing power or enjoying happiness."
"My daughter, you have the right to choose your own path. I will not force it, as long as you know what your choice means and can be responsible for it."
Garos thought to himself that if he had a father who was upright and could hold up the sky for him, maybe he would also be able to enjoy relaxation and entertainment with peace of mind.
It's a pity that his father-in-law only knows how to "divide his heart and lungs" with his children.
Literally.
Nowadays, Garos does not have high requirements for his offspring. He only hopes that they can have independent will and a backbone to face the wind and rain. The rest is up to their own ideas.
He raised his head and glanced at the other Metal Dragon.
Deborah, Nasha, Alberto, they have all reached Legendary Realm.
Their bodies are larger than before, their aura becomes rich and steady, and the luster of their scales becomes deeper and deeper. The years of polishing have made them lose their youthful youthfulness, and now they have the calmness of the Legendary Realm strong men.
"I went to Fey Wilds before."
Garos's eyes finally fell on Red-Silver Dragon, and he added, "Because he was summoned by Vera."
Hearing this, Deborah became energetic.
She quickly stepped forward and asked eagerly, "Vera? Is this little guy okay?"
She knew about Fairy Dragon going to Fey Wilds after his death.
At Material Plane, apart from Garos, Red-Silver Dragon and Vera played the best and had the deepest feelings.
"She's very nice, even a little too nice."
"She's posing at Fey Wilds..."
He roughly described the deeds of Fairy Dragon and the plan to develop Fey Wilds.
"I knew that with her temperament, she would not remain content even in Fey Wilds, and would definitely make some noise."
Red-Silver Dragon smiled, with a look of nostalgia flashing in his eyes. "How dare you say that you are her clone... This kind of bold and imaginative nonsense is really something she would do. However, it sounds like she is living a happy life, and that's enough."
"The place you mentioned before is Fey Wilds."
Gold Dragon Nasha looked surprised and said eagerly, "I didn't expect that your claws have already reached Outer Planes. According to you, Fae in Fey Wilds needs protection, and there are also many evil creatures, so fighting is definitely inevitable."
Next to him, Alberto was deep in thought.
"The stories compiled by Fairy Dragon can be widely spread... can I also create my own story in Fey Wilds?" His eyes gradually lit up, "Golden Emperor's story!"
Thinking of this, Gold Dragon's breathing became heavy.
In the blink of an eye, he had already drafted the outline of the story.
The great Golden Emperor is the lifelong enemy of Red Emperor. He has been challenged by Red Emperor many times, but he has won many battles without losing.
After Material Plane built the perfect Golden Order, Golden Emperor felt that it was too cold at high places and as lonely as snow.
So, he left the country in the hands of his loyal servants, and he drifted away to the mysterious Fey Wilds, eager for a defeat, seeking a stronger opponent and a deeper philosophy...
Thinking of this, Alberto looked intoxicated, shook his head, and drooled a few drops of water with joy.
"What are you thinking about?"
Garos looked at Gold Dragon keenly, his dragon eyes narrowed slightly.
"It's okay, it's okay."
Alberto quickly wiped his saliva and said with a smile, "I just thought of happy things."
Isanora also yearns for Fey Wilds.
She asked, "Father, can I go too? Maybe I can sleep better at Fey Wilds..."
She yawned as she spoke, as if just thinking about that place made her want to sleep happily for a while.
Garos nodded gently.
"When Planar Portal is completed, you can go there together. The environment of Fey Wilds is quite comfortable for Metal Dragon. Those Fae will like and admire you."
After another moment of communication, the Metal Dragons spread their wings again, flew into the sky, and returned to Dragon Court.
Garos remains where it is.
His workout isn't over yet.
As the night gets darker, the stars light up one by one on the clear sky, like diamonds scattered on black velvet. The breeze brings the scent of the distant forest, mixed with the fragrance of earth and night flowers.
Garos was lying on the top of the mountain, feeling the subtle changes in his body after continuous exercise.
The cool night breeze blew through the gaps between the dragon scales, calming his thoughts.
At this moment, a low sound of flapping wings came from far and near.
A figure with a bright golden light under the starlight landed quietly on the edge of the mountain, making almost no sound when it landed.
It's Gold Dragon Nasha.
She folded her wings and approached lightly.
"Hey, born evil Red Iron Dragon."
Gold Dragon bared his teeth, showing a feigned fierce expression.
"I, the righteous Gold Dragon Nasha, have said that one day I will fight against you Evil Dragon on behalf of justice and light! Now, in the dead of night, it is the time of trial! Welcome my sanction!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she rushed towards Red Iron Dragon.
Garos turned sideways slightly, and his body just swayed, letting her bump into him.
Gold Dragon then grabbed his shoulder armor with his front paws and bit his neck gently.
She muttered, "Ha, I bit you! Red Emperor is nothing more than that. Justice will eventually... uh, suppress evil for the time being!"
Garos chuckled and gently wrapped his tail around her waist.
In the midst of this frolic, there was another sound breaking through the sky.
Another figure appeared not far away and descended slowly.
It's Red-Silver Dragon Deborah.
She saw the two giant dragons "tussling" together, her steps paused slightly, and after a moment of silence, she whispered, "It seems... I came at the wrong time."
Saying that, Deborah turned around and slowly spread his wings.
But just when she turned half of her body and her wing membranes were not fully opened.
Phew!
The wind suddenly picked up.
Deborah's eyes blurred, and she felt a gentle but irresistible force envelope her. When she realized what she was doing, she found that she was already in Red Iron Dragon's broad arms, gently embraced by his forelimbs.
"No, you came just in time."
Garos's voice is deep and calm.
His wings were raised, covering the sky and the moon, almost completely covering the two small Metal Dragon in shadow.
Deborah was stiff for a moment, then relaxed and rested his head on Red Iron Dragon's chest.
Gold Dragon tightened his claws and adjusted his posture to make himself more comfortable
The three giant dragons just nestled quietly on the top of the mountain. They didn't speak for a long time. There was only the slight sound of the night wind passing through their scales and each other's steady breathing.
Time seems to have become sticky and flows slowly.
The sun rises and the moon sets, and the seasons change.
For a giant dragon with a long life, time always seems to move forward calmly and unhurriedly.
New Calendar In 420, Aura Kingdom moved its capital to Lain Plateau.
The new city was named "Red Emperor Royal City", while the old royal city retained its important position and was downgraded to "Scarlet Flame City", serving as the central hub of the Ser Wilderness area.
In the same year, Red Emperor celebrated its 200th birthday and officially entered the Mature Dragon stage.
During this period, Dragonkin's reproductive ability was at its peak, and Garos could clearly feel the surge of vitality in his body.
New Calendar In 421, Planar Portal connecting Material Plane and Fey Wilds was completed.
Aura Kingdom opened "Fey Wilds Development Project", and the first batch of pioneering legions entered Outer Planes through the passage, established an outpost in the safe area designated by the kingdom, and began to explore cautiously while trading with Fae.
After this, the Romanian Plains countries ushered in a period of peaceful development.
Countries gradually recovered from the trauma of the hegemonic war, the population grew slowly, and cities and towns prospered again. Aura Kingdom enjoyed the worship of various countries, became increasingly powerful, and became the only hegemon on the plains in terms of military, economy, and alchemy technology.
Blue Dragon Zolaya and Gold Dragon Nasha gave birth to offspring one after another, a total of five offspring.
Red-Silver Dragon Deborah gave birth to two offspring again.
Immortal Bird Anqiya also combined with the emperor to create a dragon and phoenix hybrid.
At this point, excluding the adopted sons and daughters subsequently recognized, Red Emperor has a total of twelve real heirs.
These descendants have different talents and personalities. Some are diligent in exercising, some are passionate about government affairs, some are immersed in art, and some just want to enjoy life.
Time quietly came to New Calendar 461.
In these forty years, the world structure has undergone subtle changes.
On the Orotara Continent, the war between Orc and Elf intensified, and the entire continent became a battlefield, and the earth was scorched.
In comparison, Atlant Continent is like a pure land.
Holden still hangs high in the sky, and all the cities under the empire have completed their transformation into the sky, becoming a "country in the clouds" in the true sense. It basically does not interact with other kingdoms, and does not bother to get involved in the war between Orc and Elf, vaguely showing the attitude of Bernardo Planet's first empire.
On Romanian Plains, the dividends of peace and development continue to be released.
Aura Kingdom Through the dividends of the war and the accumulation of resources obtained from the development of the plane, the national power has reached an unprecedented height.
In addition to the lack of Destiny Rank's existence, it has surpassed Lothern Kingdom's most glorious period in terms of territory, population size, alchemy industry level, and knowledge popularization.
A powerful kingdom headed by a giant dragon, with multiple races coexisting, has already stood on the earth.
In the autumn of the same year, news came from the western coastal areas.
Helmode Dragon Brood logged in at Storm Cape.
This group of dragons, dominated by Blue Dragon, mixed with a few other Evil Dragon, announced the establishment of "Braketon Kingdom", "Brackton" means "thunder" in Dragon Language, and the kingdom is also called "Thunder Kingdom".