The sun was shining brightly, and the cloudless sky was like a whole piece of sapphire without a trace of color. The sunlight poured down, illuminating the highest platform of Dragon Court transparently and warmly.
Two giant dragons stand facing each other.
He has a majestic figure and muscular lines like steel. Even if he is just standing there quietly, there is a suffocating sense of oppression.
The other end has an elegant and slender figure, with layers of emerald green scales.
"Red...Garos, I saw the traces you left on the Central Continent."
Green Dragon Seroel spoke first and called the other person by name.
She raised her head slightly, her eyes fell on Red Iron Dragon in front of her, and there was a trace of unconcealable exclamation in her eyes:
"It's... breathtaking."
"Orotara Continent is in war almost every day, with wars everywhere, and the intensity of the war is extremely high, far beyond the imagination of Atlant creatures. I thought that I had seen enough destruction and destruction."
"But even so, you wiped out the traces left by Abyssal Rift..."
She shook her slender neck gently and continued, "It still left an indelible impression on me. When I flew over that area, even though it had been many days, I still seemed to feel the impact of that time."
Red Iron Dragon listened quietly, without much emotion on his face.
He was silent thoughtfully for a few seconds, and then asked, "Green Dragon Queen, how do you think the power compares to Destiny Rank?"
Seroel blinked and did not answer immediately.
She wagged her tail slightly and then asked, "We are allies now, and we may have a closer relationship in the future. Isn't it too harsh to call us that?"
Garos glanced at her.
After a few seconds, he nodded without being pretentious.
"Okay."
He simply responded, and then asked the question again, just changing the title. "Seroel, you know, there is no war involving Destiny Rank in Atlant. I am very curious, how much power of Destiny Rank can my ultimate attack rival."
Seroel lowered his head and thought seriously for a few seconds.
"I once watched the battle of Destiny Rank."
"Not once or twice, but multiple times."
"I have witnessed a lot of those Destiny Rank battles. Frankly speaking, from what I saw in those war scenes, in terms of destructiveness, sheer scope of destruction and intensity of destruction... no Destiny Rank can match you."
"It's hard to imagine that you are not yet Crown Rank, and you have not even passed your prime of life."
The destructiveness of the ultimate blow even surpasses Destiny Rank...
Garos A flash of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
But that's all.
He wasn't proud of it, let alone arrogant.
The power of this attack is indeed powerful, but the prerequisites are too restrictive, and in many cases it cannot be used at all.
Moreover, to judge whether a creature is powerful, the key lies in its overall situation, rather than a single aspect. The real battle is not about whose ultimate move is more gorgeous, but a contest of comprehensive strength that is more important.
"Compared with the real Destiny Rank, I'm still far behind."
Garos thought to himself.
He knows his position and how long the road ahead is.
At this moment, Green Dragon's eyes fell on him again and said, "After you become Crown Rank, maybe... most Destiny Rank will not be your opponent."
"This kind of powerful combat power that can span huge levels, honestly, makes me feel envious."
"Among Dragon Race, there are many who can fight across levels, but I have never seen anyone who can cross over so far and so completely like you..."
Garos responded calmly, "You also have your own powerful talent."
He paused, and a flash of thought flashed in his pupils:
"I'm curious, what is your current Life Level."
Green Dragon's state is quite special. His True Eye cannot be completely seen through, but what Garos can be sure of is that her Life Level is higher than his, but she doesn't know how much higher it is.
You know, Green Dragon Queen is also Mature Dragon.
Her age is not much older than Garos, but Life Level is taller.
This really surprised Garos.
Because he knows very well how much blood and sweat he has put in and how many life and death battles he has gone through to become the Life Level he is today.
Seroel Hearing this question, he raised his chin slightly, and a smile flashed in his pupils.
"I fell asleep once in my prime, and I was infinitely close to Crown Rank."
Garos's eyes narrowed slightly.
He asked, "Such a high Life Level, is it related to your talent?"
Seroel did not answer immediately.
She pondered for a few seconds, her eyes turned around Garos, and then the corners of her mouth slightly raised, showing a smiling expression.
"If other dragons asked me this, I would definitely not say it."
"But since it's you... I'll make an exception and tell you."
She stepped forward and moved towards Red Iron Dragon.
It wasn't until the distance between the two gradually shortened to something close, rather than a normal social distance, that Seroel stopped, lowered his voice, and spoke again.
"I can shorten the sleep cycle."
"To put it more specifically, it allows our Dragonkin's sleep period to arrive earlier, which improves sleep efficiency and shortens the sleep time. With the same sleep cycle, I can achieve more growth; with the same growth rate, I need less time."
This...
Shorten the sleep cycle.
It sounds simple, but for many races, this talent is better than nothing.
But when it comes to the dragon, this is undoubtedly a powerful talent, and can even be said to be one of the top talents.
Dragons have a long lifespan, but they spend a lot of time sleeping. Moreover, if they sleep for too long, they are prone to encounter various accidents, or they may not be able to keep up with the changes of the times while sleeping.
There are countless giant dragons who missed the times while sleeping, and when they woke up they found that the world had changed beyond recognition.
Can shorten the sleep cycle...
What this means, Garos knows very well.
"Are you envious?"
As Seroel spoke, he quietly took a step closer and was already less than ten meters away from Red Iron Dragon.
This distance, for a giant dragon with a body length of dozens of meters, is as close as a human body.
"Let me tell you another secret."
Her voice was lowered, with a mysterious flavor, and she said, "This talent of mine can not only be used on myself."
Garos turned his head and looked at her.
Seroel continued, "The specific situation varies according to different goals.
She paused deliberately and did not continue.
Then, she walked slowly around Red Iron Dragon, her slender neck drooped slightly, her tail swayed slightly, and her pace was unhurried. Finally, she stopped beside Garos, stretched out her neck, and almost reached Red Iron Dragon's ear.
"If it were you... I could at least shorten your sleep time by half."
Her voice was very soft, with a hint of bewitching.
And when he heard these words, even with Garos's character, he was inevitably shaken.
Cut sleep time in half...
What does this mean?
This means that he can complete evolution in a shorter time, accumulate strength at a faster speed, and use more awake time to exercise and accumulate, explore the unknown, and chase stronger power.
Red Iron Dragon's breathing was heavy for a moment.
But it was only for a moment.
The next second, it returns to normal.
He turned his head and looked at Green Dragon, who was almost pressed against him.
"Tell me what the conditions are."
Seroel blinked.
She tilted her head, made an innocent expression, and asked knowingly, "What conditions?"
Garos didn't beat around the bush with her and said straightforwardly, "Use your talent to help me shorten my sleep time. What price will I have to pay?"
Seroel continued to tilt his head.
She raised one front paw, tapped her chin with the tip of her paw, and looked at the sky, as if she was really thinking seriously.
"Well..."
She lengthened her voice and said, "What if I say, it's free, gratuitous, without any conditions?"
Garos looked at her and said nothing.
Seroel waited for two seconds, saw no response from him, and asked again, "You don't believe it?"
"Don't believe it."
"Why?" Seroel asked.
Garos said calmly, "There is no free gift in the world. Free gifts are often the most expensive."
Seroel blinked when he heard this sentence.
"Sounds reasonable..."
She took two steps back, once again pointed her chin with the tip of her wing as if thinking, and looked around at Garos.
Then, her eyes lit up.
"That's good."
Her voice became lighter and she said, "I want to go somewhere, but I came here not long ago and got a little lost at Atlant. If you can tell me how to get there, I will shorten your sleep time."
Garos looked at her and asked, "Huh? Where?"
Green Dragon Queen's eyes flashed with a cunning light.
She straightened her neck seriously and said in the most serious tone, "You just need to tell me how to take the path in your heart."
The words just fell.
The high-altitude wind roared past at the right time, whipping up a stream of air and passing between the two giant dragons.
Garos was silent for two seconds.
Then, he slowly said, "Are you kidding me? This is not funny."
"Okay."
Seroel hung his head in frustration, "I have been preparing for this sentence for a long time. Ever since I approached you just now, I have been thinking about how to say this sentence naturally, but I didn't expect..."
She looked up and sighed, "It turned out to be boring."
Immediately, Green Dragon calmed down his emotions, waved his tail slightly, and then changed the topic.
"I want to go back to the Orotara Continent."
Her voice became normal again and she said, "When are you going? Maybe we can go together."
Garos shook his head slightly.
"I won't go for now."
He said, "The matter here has not been settled yet. Although Abyssal Rift has been temporarily resolved, there are still many follow-up matters."
Seroel nodded to express understanding.
"That's fine."
"I'll always welcome you when you come."
She lowered her head and lightly scratched her neck with her front paws.
A piece of emerald green scales fell off and hung in the air, glowing with a strange dreamlike light.
She held up the scale with the tips of her claws and handed it to Garos.
"Use it and you can contact me."
"When you decide to go to Orotara, or if you think clearly before falling asleep and want to shorten your sleeping time, you can tell me in advance. No matter when and where you are, as long as you still have this scale, I will receive your message."
Garos raised his claw and took the scale.
Very light.
It feels moist to the touch, with a touch of warmth.
Seroel watched him pick up the scales, and the tip of his tail shook happily.
Then she said, "It's your turn."
"What?"
"Your scales." Green Dragon said confidently, staring straight at him, "I gave it to you, why don't you give me one?" She paused, and then added, "I can't be the only one who gives it to you, but you can't give me anything? That's not fair."
This logic...
Garos After thinking about it, there seems to be no problem.
Body tissues such as dragon scales, if obtained by someone with ulterior motives, may be able to curse their owner. In the fierce battles in the past, Garos's scales were often broken, and some were scattered outside.
This is inevitable.
However, there is nothing to worry about.
Curse?
Garos is a dream come true.
Although he is cautious, he is not timid. If anyone really thinks that he can deal with him with just one scale, it can only be said that the other party takes it for granted.
He raised his front paws and pressed lightly on his chest.
A dark red scale fell off. It was a few circles larger than the one on Seroel. It had a metallic luster. The edges of the scale were sharp, and the center was a deep dark red, like solidified lava.
He handed the dragon scale to Green Dragon.
Seroel took it, held it in his paws and looked at it carefully.
She turned the scales over, turned them around, looked at the sun again and again, then suddenly she held it up to the tip of her nose and sniffed it deeply.
Seeing this scene, Garos frowned slightly.
He wanted to ask Green Dragon to come back.
However, before he was about to speak, Seroel's body began to glow with light.
Starting from the edge, her entire body became dreamlike, all the scales were glowing, the emerald green light became more and more intense, and at the same time it seemed to be diluted by something, disappearing into the air bit by bit.
The light became brighter and brighter, and her figure became lighter and lighter.
At this moment, she suddenly spoke.
"By the way, Garos."
Her voice also became ethereal, and she continued, "Tell me, is this like what is said in many love stories..."
At this point, Green Dragon's figure became lighter and lighter, almost disappearing completely.
"Exchanging love tokens?"
The last word fell.
The light dissipated.
She also completely disappeared.
The sun is still bright, the sky is still blue, Garos stands alone in Summit of the Dragon Court.
He lowered his head and looked at the emerald green scales in his claws.
"The Dragon Queen of Seroel, Orotara Continent, Greenwild Kingdom."
Garos whispered to himself.
She is so attentive, is she really infatuated with him?
Or do you have other plans?
The dignified Green Dragon Queen, a being who rules a country, shouldn't have such an emotional character. Who can reach this position, who has not experienced countless storms and seen countless evil people's hearts?
But it's also possible that I'm overthinking it.
Garos shook his head slightly. He gathered his mind and stopped thinking about this problem.
No matter what her thoughts and intentions are, time will prove everything. There is no harm in being cautious, but there is no need to get too entangled. The top priority is to handle the affairs at hand.
Then, he closed his eyes.
Blood Kinship Link.
This invisible bond is the most direct way of communication between him and all his blood relatives.
His consciousness extended out, traveled through space, and finally touched a familiar breath.
"Laria."
He spoke at a spiritual level.
The next second, a steady voice responded to him.
"Father."
Through mental reaction, Garos can perceive the general state of Laria.
Not fighting or busy, just resting quietly and accumulating strength.
But he also knew that as long as he gave the order, Laria would immediately get up, flutter his wings, and rush to wherever he designated without hesitation.
Garos asked, "How are you preparing?"
"Ready."
Emperor's Children's response was concise, with a hint of excitement that was hard to conceal.
Laria has always wanted to make his own way, rather than rely mainly on the shadow of his parents. He wants to prove himself, want to make his own way, and want to leave his own legend in the vast world.
But in today's Atlant Continent, there are not many opportunities left for him.
Although the situation here is complicated, the forces that should be divided have been divided, and the order that should be established has been established. To break out here, you need not only strength, but also opportunity.
Orotara is different.
It's full of dangers, but also full of opportunities.
Garos nodded slightly and asked, "How much do you know about Orotara's situation?"
"I understand a little bit."
Laria said, "In a war-torn land, the heroes are divided, Elf, Orc, and various forces that have risen up in the chaos. There is no absolute overlord, and they are fighting every day."
He paused and then added, "I collected all the information I could find. Although it is not comprehensive, it is enough to deal with the initial situation."
Garos asked:
"What is your mission?"
"Take root."
Laria replied without hesitation, "Establish a stronghold in Orotara, stabilize the situation, and make it our foothold in Orotara. We are not in a hurry to expand or compete for hegemony. We need to put down our roots first and gain a firm foothold."
Garos nodded and then said:
"That Green Dragon Queen, ask more about her and collect more information."
Laria responded, "Understood."
He didn't ask why, and he didn't need to.
My father certainly has a reason for saying this.
"Remember."
Garos's voice became a little deeper and he said, "If you encounter danger, the priority is to save your life."
He paused and then added, "I know you want to rely more on yourself and prove your abilities, but a truly wise man should know how to rationally use all the resources that belong to him."
"Is father worried about me?"
There was silence on the other side for a moment.
Then, the deep voice sounded again.
"Just a reminder."
"I will be careful." Laria said, "Does father have any other instructions?"
"No."
Garos said, "You can go."
"Yes."
The connection slowly fades away.
Bottomless Abyss.
On some small level.
The air here is scorching hot, and huge volcanoes sit on the earth, some are erupting, and some are silent.
Countless cracks extend on the surface like a giant network, and lava can be vaguely seen flowing through them. Orange-red light shines from the cracks, illuminating the land full of sulfur smell.
On the dry and cracked ground, a figure was crawling.
Six-Armed Serpent Demon Viresika.
All six of her arms were spread out, her body was close to the ground, and her forehead was pressed against the hot rock. Her posture was extremely humble.
In front of her was a giant blue-black humanoid figure.
The figure was as tall as a mountain, with four pairs of horns twisting toward the sky. The bulging muscles almost tore the skin, especially its arms, which were extremely thick and long. Countless blood vessels bulged out like snakes and beat slightly with their breathing.
Slaughter Demon, Abaddon.
At the same time, this is also a Archdemon.
Former Archdemon.
His power is still terrifying, and the sense of oppression originating from the depths of the soul is still breathless, but if a truly strong person feels it carefully here, he will find that the aura of this Archdemon has been reduced to the level of High Demon General.
"This time... I will be here in person Material Plane!"
His voice rolled out and echoed across the earth, carrying extreme hatred and anger.
"Wash away the previous failures with blood; burn the previous shame with fire."
"Prove my return with countless wails and deaths!"
Viresika didn't say much.
She just crawled lower, her forehead almost sinking into the rock.
The previous failure made Slaughter Archdemon become the laughing stock of other Archdemon. Some of the beings who once bowed their heads in front of him are now laughing at his incompetence, and the king's punishment has made him lose all his dignity.
Today, Abaddon is filled with anger.
In order to return to Material Plane, in order to wash away his shame, he did not hesitate to take the initiative to downgrade so that he could break through the restrictions and return to the land that made him ashamed.
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