The feast is over.
Sacred Aura Empire was officially born on the land of Atlant. This day is destined to be recorded in history and become a node mentioned repeatedly by future generations.
However, Garos didn't pay much attention to this.
In his view, whether it is a kingdom or an empire, Victory and Glory is just an accessory on his way forward.
They are like scenery along the way, you can take a look, but they are not worth stopping at.
His eyes are always set further, these things are never his destination.
It was precisely because of this sobriety that he was able to stop abruptly at the last moment, stick to his heart, and stop Ascension to Godhood abruptly.
This is not an easy thing.
Under normal circumstances, when a life begins Ascension to Godhood, the process is almost irreversible.
Ascension to Godhood readers will be immersed in the ocean of faith, wrapped in warm and vast power, and feel that they are ascending to the supreme realm.
This temptation is harder to resist than any ecstasy.
But Garos stopped abruptly.
His will is already firm, and he has experienced the erosion of his character by the mutated form, and the role of the Ascension to Godhood state in this regard is somewhat similar to the mutated mutation he is already familiar with.
They are all erosions of inner consciousness by external forces, and they are tests that require steely will to resist.
He is used to this kind of struggle.
It can even be said that this struggle itself is the normal state of his existence. From the time he was a young child, this struggle has been with him like a shadow and has become his most loyal companion on the road to growth.
At the same time, the long tables in the banquet hall had been removed, and the waiters were quietly cleaning up the mess.
Garos is still entrenched on the main seat.
He did not leave, but stared ahead calmly.
In front of him, there was a figure that had not yet left.
Nausir's Great Knight of the Sun, Talamond.
After the banquet ended, the envoys and kings from various countries dispersed one after another.
They will return to their respective lands with the news of the establishment of the Sacred Aura Empire and spread the news further.
These messages will spread quickly and stir up varying degrees of excitement in the hearts of everyone who listens.
Some people will be excited about this, some will be worried about this, and some will stay on the sidelines... But no matter what, starting from today, the situation in which the three empires stand together has completely changed.
Each force must reassess its position and strategy.
Talamond was originally going to return to Nausir to return to Queen Yise Zeya.
He saw with his own eyes Red Emperor's rejection of Holden's goodwill, and the announcement of the Sacred Aura Empire's establishment. It was time to bring this information back so that Nausir's decision-makers could make corresponding judgments and deployments based on the latest news.
But Garos spoke and kept him.
"Your Majesty, are you really prepared to stand against Holden?"
Talamond opened his mouth and asked tentatively, "Your attitude in the banquet hall was quite firm, leaving no room for error. Everyone saw it."
Holden is the oldest empire of Atlant.
They have countless years of accumulation, two Immortal One guardians, many Destiny Rank strong men, and countless war resources.
Even if Abyss War consumes part of their foundation, the accumulated strength still cannot be underestimated.
Breaking with them is not an easy choice.
Red Iron Dragon's faceplate is thick and his expression is elusive.
"On one continent, two empires cannot exist at the same time."
"As a dragon, how can you allow other creatures to occupy your head?"
He raised his chin slightly, and his gaze became sharper, as if he could penetrate the dome of the hall and directly see the city suspended in the sky.
Holden is suspended above Aura.
Day after day, year after year.
Every day, when people in Aura raise their heads, they can see the city suspended in the sky.
They overlook Atlant, and also overlook the country of Garos.
Looking down from the height of Holden, the city of Aura is probably just an insignificant dot, like the most inconspicuous chess piece on the chessboard.
And the people living in Aura are as insignificant as dust, not worth even a glance.
Garos has endured this for a long time.
At the beginning, Floating City was just a distant scenery and had nothing to do with him.
He just focuses on his own growth.
But as his power grew stronger and his vision broadened, the outline of Floating City began to become more and more dazzling, making it difficult to ignore.
Until now, he doesn't want to endure it anymore.
He wants to pull Holden down, or completely expel Holden from this sky.
Talamond is thoughtful.
"I understand."
After a few seconds of silence, he said seriously, "There are some words that should have been spoken by our queen, but I feel that it is more appropriate for me to say them directly now."
His voice paused slightly, then continued in a deep voice.
"If Aura goes to war with Holden, Nausir is willing to provide resource support to Aura."
"Fountain of Life, Moonlight Crystal, giant war trees... Although these resources cannot directly help Aura win the war, they can become the cornerstone of victory and reduce Aura's People's losses."
If Holden and Aura fight, it will be completely in Nausir's interests.
In terms of politics, this Sun Yao Grand Knight is not very sharp, but this does not mean that he is stupid.
He also knows how to make friends at a distance and attack at close range.
If these two empires go to war, Nausir can benefit from it by just sitting back and watching what happens, without paying too much of a price, and at the same time weakening the two potential opponents.
At this moment, a low and sonorous voice sounded.
"The supplies are useful, there's no doubt about it."
"But if one day we and Holden meet at war, then on that day, it would be best for Nausir to directly send the legion to join the war."
The speaker is Iron Dragon Sorog.
Before he left either, he had been sitting on the lower right side of Red Emperor, silent and speechless, like a cast-iron sculpture.
"Aura has no shortage of ordinary soldiers and no shortage of resources."
"If Elf's Legendary Realm strong men can come, Aura will reserve the most suitable position for them on the battle line. If Immortal One is willing to participate in the war, that would be even better.
Things like resources, Aura owns the entire Atlant land, and is still developing Fey Wilds, so it has never been a problem.
The real key lies in high-level combat capabilities.
In an empire-level war, the purpose of ordinary legions is mainly to maintain stability and clean up the mess.
They can build defense lines on the front, maintain order in the occupied areas, clear out the scattered enemy troops, clean the battlefield and rebuild their homes after the war.
But what really determines the outcome is the war above Legendary Realm.
The collision of top experts is the decisive factor in the direction of the war.
Everything else is just icing on the cake.
Talamond raised his head and glanced at Red Emperor, then turned his attention to Iron Dragon.
"Iron Prince of Aura, Sorog·Ignas. I have long admired my name."
Elf said in a calm tone, "It would be an honor for Nausir to fight with all of you Dragons of Aura. However, please forgive me, Nausir is currently unable to provide substantial support in frontal combat."
He paused to organize his words.
"The war between Nausir and Cantum has just ended. This war lasted for too long. Although we finally expelled Orc from Orotara and saved our homeland, the price we paid for this was very heavy."
"We even Elven Moon were destroyed by this."
"Moreover, Rage Calamity is still there, and those creatures infected with Fury Curse are still wandering on the land of Orotara, bringing death and disaster. Nausir is doing its best to exterminate this Calamity. Our manpower is stretched thin, and we really can't spare more power to support other battlefields."
What he said was true.
Nausir did win the war, but the losses were not small.
They haven't dealt with their own problems yet and are too busy to take care of themselves. How can they have the energy to directly intervene in the conflict between Holden and Aura.
Garos narrowed his eyes slightly.
The main purpose of keeping Talamond was not to recruit Nausir to deal with Holden.
When faced with troublesome problems, unless there is no better choice, Garos always prefers to solve it himself instead of relying on other forces. He never likes to pin his hopes on others.
"In addition to Cantum, Rage Calamity is another important factor in the turmoil of Orotara."
"But recently, I heard some rumors."
"It is said that Nausir has developed a magic potion that can eliminate Fury Curse. Is this true?"
he asked.
Talamond was startled for a moment, then smiled.
"Yes, that's true."
He said with pride in his tone, "After countless days and nights of painstaking research by Nausir scholars, and countless failed experiments, we finally created Purification Potion."
"It can dispel the curse of Rage and allow the infected to return to normal."
"We have used it on a large scale in Orotara, and the effect is remarkable. Those infected who could only be isolated or executed can now return to normal life."
"Our scholars are continuing to improve the formula and strive to make the purification effect more stable."
Hearing this, the giant dragon leaned forward slightly.
He showed an interested look in his eyes.
"I also have my own opinions about Fury Curse. I know it is not an ordinary disaster. Its source----
There's more to it than meets the eye."
"So, I was really surprised when I heard that Purification Potion was born."
His voice slowed down a bit and he said, "Now, I am very curious about your Purification Potion, Talamond, can you satisfy my curiosity?"
Elf Knight showed a hearty smile.
"Your Majesty, when I was at Orotara, I was always at the forefront of purifying the curse."
"Fighting those Rage Beasts that are corrupted by the curse, after every battle, we need to use Purification Potion to treat the injured, otherwise the spread of infection cannot be controlled at all."
"So, it became my habit to carry potions with me."
As he spoke, he took out a box from the space props. It was made of wood and had a Elf style pattern engraved on the surface. It was exquisite and simple.
"There are twelve Purification Potion in here."
"Since Your Majesty is interested in this potion, I will give these to you. You can use them to study and see if the effect is as I said."
Garos narrowed his eyes slightly.
His sight penetrated the obstacle and landed directly inside the box.
Twelve potion bottles are arranged neatly.
Each branch exudes light green fluorescence, like the luster of the first ray of sunshine in spring when it shines through the new leaves.
The liquid is crystal clear, but if you look closely, you can see extremely fine red particles floating slowly in it.
He flicked his paws.
A Dragonkin waiter came forward, took the box with both hands, and silently stepped aside to put it away.
Garos's eyes fell on Talamond again.
He changed the subject slightly and said, "How many meteorites do Nausir have now? Aura can exchange them for the corresponding treasures."
Talamond was startled again, then shook his head.
"Meteorite----"
"It is one of the materials of Purification Potion, and it is an irreplaceable medicine."
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, there are no remaining meteorites from Nausir. They are all used to make Purification Potion, which is the key material to solve Rage Calamity."
"If we have surplus, of course we wouldn't mind trading with Aura, but we really can't afford it now."
meteorite.
One of the main materials of Purification Potion is meteorite?
Are the tiny particles suspended in the medicine meteorite powder?
Garos had several thoughts in his mind.
Does this potion take the approach of fighting poison with poison?
Or something like a vaccine?
There is a secret of mutation hidden in Frenzied Flame. Elf scholars of Nausir studied it and found a solution?
Did they really understand the essence of Fury Curse? Or were they just groping in the dark and happened to find some temporarily effective solution?
Garos vaguely feels that things are not that simple.
But he did not continue to ask, just said, "Rage Calamity will eventually pass, just as all dark nights will usher in the dawn. I wish Nausir will solve Rage Calamity as soon as possible and let the land of Orotara regain its vitality."
Talamond bowed deeply.
"Thank you for your wishes, Your Majesty. I will bring your kindness back to Queen Yise Zeya."
As he spoke, he took a few steps back and then stood still.
"Your Majesty, it's getting late and it's time for me to set off. The Queen is still waiting for my reply. Please allow me to take my leave."
Garos nodded slightly. "Go ahead."
Sun Elf turned around and strode towards the palace gate.
Iron Dragon Sorog's whisper rang.
"This knight is quite frank. In the description I inherited, Elf is more like a group of hypocritical moral pacesetters. They claim to be romantics who guard order, but they have unknowingly caused many disasters."
"If Nausir and Elf are like him, maybe I am blinded by prejudice."
"But I think he should be an outlier among Nausir."
Among the humanoid races, Elf is usually regarded as an elegant, long-lived race that lives in harmony with nature.
They have a strong civilization, long tradition, and pursuit of romance and order.
However, the dragons have inheritance and their vision is not limited to a single world.
It is clearly recorded in the inheritance that the Elf clan has caused many shocking disasters, many of which caused the overthrow and destruction of an entire world, and even major events that affected many worlds.
Elf always thinks that he is on the side of order and that everything he does is for the welfare of the world.
But...
When the dust of history settles, people often find that they have brought more chaos than order.
"You have been to Orotara."
Sorog looked at Red Iron Dragon and asked, "What do you think of Nausir's Elfs? Will they become our enemies in the future?"
Garos shook his head slightly.
"No, at least not now. There is no conflict of interest between us. As for what will happen in the future, who can completely guarantee it?"
Accidents and variables fill people's every breath.
Thinking you can see the future will only bring you danger.
Sorog nodded and stopped talking.
The night is getting darker.
After a while, Garos came to Small World from the royal city.
He took out a Purification Potion and played with it in his paw.
The potion bottle looked extremely small in his huge paws, and the liquid swayed slightly in the bottle, emitting a faint fluorescent light.
At the same time, he communicated Seroel in his heart.
There was an immediate response from the other side.
"Ah, it is the great Lord of Victory and Glory, True God walking in Material Plane! Can I humbly offer my loyalty to you?
The voice was full of exaggerated awe and nervousness.
Garos followed her tone and said in a calm voice, "Kneel down, pray my name, sing my greatness, and I will accept your faith."
There was a burst of joyful laughter from the other side.
"The distance is so far, even if I'm lying low, you can't see me.
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"Perhaps, you can Divine Descent come in front of me and let me admire your glory with my own eyes. Only then can I be able to give everything I have without restraint."
The nervousness I had pretended just now has completely disappeared.
Based on Seroel's understanding of Garos, she could be sure from the beginning to the end that Garos would definitely not choose Ascension to Godhood, but was just joking with him out of habit.
Garos did not continue the joke.
He asked seriously, "I want to ask you something. Nausir is purifying Fury Curse on a large scale at Orotara, and the results are remarkable. Is this true?"
Seroel stopped joking.
"Yes, Fury Curse is being removed en masse."
"The Purification Potion developed by Nausir is very easy to use. Some Dragonkin and their family members under my command who were accidentally infected were isolated and detained by me. After using Purification Potion from Nausir, they have returned to normal."
"I checked it myself and can't see anything wrong with it."
"Their consciousness is completely clear, and their bodies have not left any sequelae. They are exactly the same as before the infection."
Garos's eyes fell on the potion bottle in his hand, he thought for a moment, and said, "Seroel, I'll give you a piece of advice, continue to isolate them, and don't give them freedom for the time being."
Green Dragon was quiet for a moment.
She heard the seriousness in Garos's tone and immediately became alert.
"What happened? What did you find?"
Seroel knows that although Garos seems to have no problem, he is the "super Rage Beast" on this planet and belongs to the Curse Progenitor level. There is no problem in saying that he is the "king of Rage Beast".
His understanding of Fury Curse is deeper than any other intelligent creature.
If he says there is a problem, then there must be something to be wary of.
"Intuition, this Purification Potion most likely only works on the surface."
Garos said.
Seroel trusts Garos's intuition.
She didn't ask any more questions and said directly, "Okay, without further ado, I will continue to isolate those infected and let me know when you have more specific news."
After a brief exchange, this communication ended.
Garos returns his attention to Purification Potion.
"Can this thing purify Frenzied Flame from my body?"
He thought for a few seconds, then picked up a Purification Potion and crushed the bottle.
Click.
When the potion is exposed to the air, the liquid churns slightly like a living thing.
Immediately afterwards, the liquid seemed to feel something and immediately rushed towards Garos.
They climbed up his scales and seeped into the gaps, giving him a feeling very similar to that when absorbing the energy of meteorites. A scorching power was trying to integrate into his body.
"This familiar feeling?"
He narrowed his eyes slightly and absorbed the potion without resisting.
A moment.
Part of the dragon's body Frenzied Flame froze for a moment, and then disappeared.
It disappeared completely, as if it had never existed.
"Is it really that effective?"
Garos is not relaxing.
He concentrated and began to feel and explore his body inch by inch.
Half a minute later, his eyes narrowed.
Sure enough, Frenzied Flame did not really disappear.
It just lay dormant deeply, as if entering hibernation.
It is hidden to such an extent that even Garos needs extreme concentration to detect it. If he didn't have absolute control over his body and knew Frenzied Flame very well, it would have been impossible to discover that it existed.
Moreover, in addition to the built-in Rage effect, he also discovered something new.
Among the dormant Frenzied Flame, a new Mutation Power was born.
It's very weak, but it does exist, like a latent seed, waiting for the opportunity to break out of the ground.
Garos raised his head, feeling solemn in his heart.
"Nausir's Elf scholars, should we say they are brave or stupid?"
"The curse was brought by the meteorite, but they used the curse as a medicine. Do you really think this thing can fight fire with fire?"
"No, it is also possible that there is something wrong inside Nausir."
Red Iron Dragon looked into the distance, his eyes crossing the boundary of Small World.
When he was not strong enough, disaster Rage had already befallen Orotara, and Demon Calamity also appeared in Atlant.
At that time, he didn't take it seriously because a tall man would hold up the sky when it fell.
These disasters have nothing to do with him, he only needs to consider how to strengthen himself, and he is even happy to see these two disasters occur.
Because they create chaos and pave the way for him to ascend.
He didn't miss the chance either.
Garos walked along the chaotic stairs and unknowingly reached the top of Material Plane.
However, these two major disasters have not yet come to an end.
Demon Calamity aside, this Rage disaster... has signs of becoming more dangerous, and is now just the calm before the storm.
If a real disaster strikes, no one can stand in front of him.
Now, it's his turn to become the tall man Bernardo.
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