The land of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm, Dragon Sleep.
Located in the deepest part of the main island of the Dragon Realm, this place is a quiet place forgotten by time.
Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm Dragon Kings of all generations and those Primordial Giant Dragons who have lived for a long time will eventually choose to sleep here.
Today, a new sleeper is welcomed here.
In addition to the dragon of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm itself, there are hundreds of dragons coming from all corners of Bernardo and other Dragon Realm.
They crossed long distances, passed through clouds and storms, just to say goodbye to the ancient Dragon King.
Gold, silver, bronze, brass, copper----
The dragon's scale colors are different, and there are even a few figures of Chromatic Dragon and Gem Dragon mixed in, and all the scale colors hang gloomily under the same twilight.
The giant dragons folded their wings quietly, lowered their heads, and communicated with each other with gloomy growls and silent eyes.
Dragon Realm's farewell ceremony was not complicated.
The dragons of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm used the ancient Dragon Language to sing the song of sleep. The songs floated in the wind, distant and long, like the sound of the tide coming from an extremely distant place, wave by wave, filling the hearts of every dragon present.
Nereus's body was placed on the highest cliff platform.
She was lying on it with a very peaceful posture, as if she would open her eyes at any time and continue speaking in that soft and calm tone.
If they didn't know that she was completely asleep, any dragon who saw this scene would think that she was just taking a nap.
At the same time, Red Iron Dragon landed not far away.
He restrained his dragon wings, pressed the huge wings tightly to his side, and stared quietly ahead.
Beside him, there were two female dragons.
One is Deborah, her scales show a deep honey-silver color; the other is Nasha, her golden scales dazzle with tiny rays of light in the remaining sunlight.
Deborah lived in the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm for a while.
It is not easy to find a sense of belonging in a strange Dragon Realm, but Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm accepted her.
And Nasha was born in the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm. This is her true hometown and the first sky she saw when she opened her eyes.
Therefore, when they learned about the silence of Dragon King, they all immediately returned to Bernardo from Fey Wilds, and then rushed to the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm together.
At this time, Deborah looked into the distance.
"When our family moved from the Raging Tide Dragon Realm to the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm, we were actually filled with anxiety."
"At that time, Raging Tide Dragon Realm was not peaceful, and there were turbulent undercurrents. We didn't know whether the decision to leave was correct, and we didn't know where the road ahead would lead. When we arrived at the outskirts of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm, what we were most worried about was that the place would not accept us."
Red Iron Dragon tilted his head slightly and looked at his partner.
Deborah's voice paused slightly, and then became softer. "But the result is completely different from what we expected."
"When we landed on the outskirts of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm, dragons flew from all directions, circling around us and making friendly low calls."
"They didn't ask us to prove anything."
"They just enthusiastically led us to a rich territory and helped us settle down, as if we were just a group of our own people returning from a long journey."
Hearing these words, Gold Dragon Nasha also lowered his head slightly.
"Among Five Great Dragon Realms, influenced by the spirit of Dragon King, we Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm have always been the most hospitable. What Dragon King is like, Dragon Realm is often like that."
Garos listened quietly, and his thoughts could not help but go back to a long time ago.
Back then, the first Legendary Realm dragon he encountered was Gold Dragon Orvis.
That was the first time he faced the truly high-level Metal Dragon.
When he saw Orvis for the first time, Garos was full of guard, and all the muscles in his body tensed unconsciously.
He was worried that this Legendary Realm Gold Dragon would be hostile to him.
After all, in the eyes of most Metal Dragons, a Red Iron Dragon is simply an alien and an existence linked to evil. At that time, it was difficult for him to compete against a Legendary Realm dragon.
But the reality is different from what he thought.
Legendary Realm Gold Dragon from the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm, the curiosity and praise for him far outweigh the prejudice and malice caused by different scale colors.
Later, he killed Bronze Dragon Xiano.
Purification Faction and some other Metal Dragon launched an attack. Accusations and threats from all directions came like a tide, and it was Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm who protected him in the first place.
This is inseparable from Gold Dragon Orvis's dedicated maintenance.
However, it is also inseparable from the overall environment of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm.
In the eyes of Metal Dragon from major Dragon Realms, their Dragon King is not only a guardian, but also a respected elder and a role model for them to aspire to.
Every word, deed, and move of Dragon King will be seen by the members of the Dragon Realm.
Then, it subtly affects their behavior.
Therefore, Dragon King's character will determine the trend of the entire Dragon Realm to a large extent.
Nereus is gentle and tolerant, and has equal goodwill towards all members of the same race.
The dragons of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm learn from the spirit of Dragon King and are relatively friendly and tolerant.
As for the Raging Tide Dragon Realm----
Because of the existence of Bronze Dragon King Sheffield, Raging Tide Dragon Realm has always been the Dragon Realm with the most widely circulated ideas of Purification Faction.
Later, Raging Tide Dragon Realm directly became the base camp of Purification Faction.
"If it weren't for the influence of Nereus and Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm, the relationship between me and Metal Dragon might be much worse than it is now."
Red Iron Dragon thought silently in his heart.
"All the dragons are here, the time is almost up."
A Gold Dragon flew from a distance, adjusted its attitude in the air, and landed steadily.
It is Nasha's father, Gold Dragon Orvis.
Orvis's eyes fell on Red Iron Dragon's body.
Noticing the thoughtful look on Red Iron Dragon's face, he asked, "Garos, what are you thinking about?"
Red Iron Dragon gathered his thoughts and said, "Nereus fell asleep quietly, but Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm will not stop because of this. I want to know, are there any candidates for the new Wave-Subduing Dragon King?"
Orvis let out a deep sigh.
"Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm has no shortage of strong people, you can rest assured of this.
"But--to be honest, our Dragon Realm is a bit out of work right now."
"There are Crown Dragon here, but there are no signs of reaching Destiny Rank. There are a few good seedlings among the younger generation, but they haven't had enough time to settle and grow."
At the end of the sentence, his tone became a little more serious.
In fact, it's not just Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm.
All major Dragon Realms are showing signs of failure, and Destiny Dragon King is almost entirely responsible for them.
Once Dragon King falls, there will be no suitable successor to take over.
Garos did not respond immediately.
He was silent for a few seconds, and then slowly said, "When I was weak, I used the banner of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm to protect myself, in exchange for the time and space to grow up with peace of mind."
"I seldom forget the kindness I have received."
Having said this, he paused, his tone did not change, and remained steady and calm.
"Now, it's time to give back."
Red Iron Dragon's eyes swept over Deborah, Nasha and Orvis in turn, and finally landed on the group of dragons that were holding a farewell ceremony.
"Before the new Dragon King is born, anyone who dares to be an enemy of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm is an enemy of Sacred Aura and an enemy of me."
"I will protect Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm until the new Dragon King is born."
He spoke very plainly, without a generous Bloodburst tone.
But because of this, the listeners can feel the weight of these words even more.
Orvis looked at him, with complicated emotions in his eyes.
He was silent for a while and then said, "Dragon King may have anticipated your reaction. She knew that you would stand up to protect Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm, so she really fell asleep peacefully."
On the other side, the farewell ceremony officially began.
The giant dragons gradually circled into the sky.
The wings tore through the air, making a dull sound of breaking wind. Figures followed the cliffs straight up into the sky. Their spiraling trajectories outlined huge concentric rings in the sky, interlocking with each other and spreading outwards in circles.
Looking up from the ground, it is like witnessing a grand ceremony in the sky.
The scene is so spectacular and solemn that it is heart-wrenching.
Deborah, Nasha, Orvis, and Alberto----they all took off one after another, merged into the circling group of dragons, and participated in the farewell ceremony.
Each dragon has found its place in this huge circle.
Red Iron Dragon did not go with him, but just stared at it from a distance.
He is too conspicuous. If he participates in the farewell ceremony, it will only disrupt the order inside, and after all, he does not belong here.
Suddenly, two figures approached together and landed in front of Red Iron Dragon from high in the sky.
One Copper Dragon, one Brass Dragon.
Just looking at the body shape, it's just an ordinary Adult Dragon. It doesn't have a dauntingly large physique, nor does it exude a strong Dragon Might.
But in Garos's perception, the life breath of these two dragons was burning and strong.
Shockingly they are all Destiny Dragon.
Their identities are also coming out.
Among Five Great Dragon Kings, Bronze Dragon King of the Raging Tide Dragon Realm is missing from Abyss, Silver Dragon King Nereus of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm has just gone to sleep, and Gold Dragon King Odhos of the Radiant Dragon Realm is missing.
Now the only ones left are these two.
According to the Dragon Realm's tradition, Dragon King will not leave his home Dragon Realm easily unless necessary.
Guarding Dragon Realm is Dragon King's most basic responsibility.
But because of Nereus's eternal sleep, both of them made an exception and came here.
However, they hid their true identities and did not appear in public in the name of Dragon King. Instead, just like Garos, they watched the farewell ceremony from a distance.
They also obviously recognized Garos.
After watching the farewell ceremony quietly for a while, their eyes shifted to Red Iron Dragon.
Copper Dragon King's face is calm, his emotions are hidden under his thick mask, and no obvious changes in his expression can be seen.
But Brass Dragon King's gaze is a little sharp.
He looked at Red Iron Dragon up and down without concealing it, with an obvious scrutiny in his eyes.
Garos can feel the bad emotions emanating from the latter.
"Lord of Sacred Aura, Red Emperor Pale Star."
Brass Dragon spoke first and said, "Your name is really loud and clear now. There is no doubt that Bernardo is the first dragon. It has infinite scenery and is followed and respected by countless intelligent creatures."
This sounded like a compliment, but the tone of his voice was clearly not that.
Copper Dragon simply said, "I have heard Nereus talk about you many times, and you are indeed extraordinary."
Hearing this, Garos narrowed his eyes slightly and lowered his eyes to look at the two Dragon King.
His eyes swept over Copper Dragon, and finally landed on Brass Dragon, and said, "Are the two Dragon Kings here in person just to say something that I am tired of hearing?"
"If you have anything to say, just say it directly. No need to beat around the bush."
Brass Dragon took half a step forward and looked directly into Red Iron Dragon's eyes.
"Nereus Although she is older, her will has always been firm and she has always maintained a good condition in her twilight years."
"With her will, she won't have any problem living for hundreds more years."
"However, she has just fallen asleep now. This is not her usual style."
"In addition to her, Odhos also disappeared directly from the Radiant Dragon Realm. Before his disappearance, he only had contact with you. You went to find him, and then he evaporated from the Dragon Realm not long after."
This Dragon King looked directly at Red Iron Dragon, without any dodge in his eyes.
"Garos·Ignas, I came here today just to ask you clearly: Nereus's long sleep and Odhos's disappearance, are these two things related to you?"
Garos is silent.
Having been in contact with Nereus and Odhos so much, he almost forgot that not all Metal Dragon kings are like them.
The Brass Dragon King in front of me is obviously different.
Even if he is not as extreme as Bronze Dragon King Sheffield, he obviously has no favorable impression of Evil Dragon" like Garos. Otherwise, he would not come with such unabashed questions.
"If it has anything to do with me, how do you want to deal with it?"
Garos did not answer the other party's question, but asked directly. His tone was calm, not angry, and did not mean to defend.
To be honest, Brass Dragon King's suspicion is correct.
These two things really have nothing to do with him.
If he had not provided those evolutionary materials to Odhos, this Gold Dragon would probably still be immersed in exploring the mystery of time, instead of suddenly disappearing and going somewhere unknown.
And in this case, Nereus will most likely not choose to sleep forever.
"Thinking about it this way, I am really the culprit."
"Anyone who is biased against Evil Dragon will probably suspect me and think that I secretly harmed the two Dragon King.
One is missing, the other is sleeping, and these two results are directly or indirectly related to Garos. If he were from their perspective, it would be difficult not to become suspicious.
At the same time.
Hearing his rhetorical question, Brass Dragon King's expression darkened slightly.
He took a deep breath, and then said in a deep voice, "The world respects you, fears you, and regards you as a god."
"I don't deny that you are very strong, but if you really put Nereus to sleep, made Odhos disappear, and caused the disappearance of the two Dragon King----"
He paused and his voice became as low as thunder.
"I promise."
"Even if the blood of Metal Dragon is exhausted, you and your empire will pay a heavy price."
"Don't doubt this. Under the watchful eye of the great Platinum Dragon God, we Metal Dragon will never be afraid of sacrifice. We have an indestructible backbone."
Platinum Dragon God?
Garos's eyes flickered slightly.
For Platinum Dragon God, Metal Dragon, their attitude is mainly based on admiration rather than true belief.
This is the vast majority of cases.
However, the vast majority does not represent all.
It is said that among Five Great Dragon Kings, this Brass Dragon King Rodelian is the only one who truly believes in Platinum Dragon God 0
He is not only religious, but also pious.
Due to his influence, Daylight Dragon Realm under his command also gathered the largest number of Dragon God believers.
"Rodelian, don't be so impatient."
Copper Dragon King first glanced at Brass Dragon King, then turned to Red Iron Dragon.
"Before you attacked Raging Tide Dragon Realm, we didn't interfere."
"That's not because we are afraid of you, nor because we agree with what you are doing. We acquiesce. There is only one reason, because Nereus trusts you very much."
"She has said more than once that you will be the only hope for the rise of Bernardo Dragonkin."
"Rodelian and I don't think so. Our views on you are much more conservative than hers, but we believe in Nereus, and we are willing to believe you."
"So please don't betray our trust."
Without waiting for his answer, Copper Dragon and Brass Dragon spread their wings at the same time after finishing their words.
Without saying another word, they soared into the sky and disappeared at the end of the distant skyline in the blink of an eye.
As quickly as it comes, as quickly as it goes.
As for their purpose of coming here, it is actually very simple.
Urgent.
Five Great Dragon Realms Now there are only two of them Dragon King.
As the only two remaining Dragon Kings, they must now feel deeply anxious and anxious about this. They are not only worried that Dragon Realm will fall into turmoil due to the loss of Dragon King, but also worry that Sacred Aura will take the opportunity to annex Dragon Realm.
So they made a special trip to give Garos a face-to-face warning.
Garos didn't feel angry at all.
He has long been used to this kind of thing.
Moreover, Garos, who is proficient in Dragonkin psychology, can feel the heavy mental burden on these two Dragon King from their words and deeds.
Metal Dragon Realm itself is in decline and there is no suitable successor.
This means that once they also fall, Dragon Realm will fall into a real vacuum, and they themselves are inevitably dying, and the end will come sooner or later.
They are not as decisive as Bronze Dragon King, nor as transparent as Silver Dragon King.
They want to recognize Sacred Aura, but their hearts are full of wariness.
Trust cannot be completely trusted, Garos's scale color and bloodline are there; doubt can not be completely doubted, because Sacred Aura's actions over the years are indeed worthy of Nereus's trust.
In such repeated pulls and entanglements, they have formed an extremely heavy psychological burden.
Who knows, if one day the two of them can no longer hold on, they will suddenly become silent like Nereus.
The only difference is that Nereus has completely thought it through, relieved all the burdens, and chose Tranquil Slumber with unprecedented ease.
If they fell like this, they would probably be filled with struggle and burden.
With his thoughts at this point, Garos withdrew his gaze from the distant skyline.
He didn't think about it any further.
It's useless no matter how much he thinks about these things, the facts will speak for him.
Time passes quietly.
When dusk fell, Heavenly Send-Off Ceremony finally came to an end. The hovering dragons descended one after another, and the concentric rings in the sky slowly dissipated.
Everything returns to silence.
Not long after, Sacred Aura Empire issued a formal announcement conveying the emperor's will.
Provide full protection to the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm without interfering with its sovereignty.
Any presence that takes hostile actions against the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm will be regarded as a provocation against Sacred Aura and will suffer corresponding consequences.
Five Great Dragon Kings There are only two left now.
In the past, the major empires would have been unable to restrain themselves and would have taken the opportunity to attack Dragon Realm.
But now, in addition to the Dragon Realm, there is also a giant beast named Sacred Aura entrenched on the land of Atlant, issuing a roaring warning to all those with evil intentions, so that they dare not act rashly.
In this regard, the vast majority of Metal Dragon are full of gratitude to Sacred Aura.
Without Sacred Aura's protection, Metal Dragon's life would be very difficult.
A very small number of Metal Dragon think this is just a show, and even regard it as the first step for Sacred Aura to annex Dragon Realm, thinking that all this is just a carefully designed trap.
Garos pays no attention to a few discordant voices.
Most of the time, he quietly tempered himself in the deep space, firmly believing that only his own strength was the best way to solve all problems.
Just like that, several years passed by in a flash.
New Calendar Seventy-six years.
Bottomless Abyss, some unknown level.
This is an endless swamp, with dark green silt covering everything that can be seen. Occasionally, there are a few twisted dead trees sticking out of the mud.
A group of Demon are fighting.
Vrock is pressing a Lesser Demon firmly into the mud.
Its claws had penetrated the opponent's throat, and thick blood poured out of the wound and mixed into the mud.
The touch of sharp claws crushing flesh made Vrock feel a burst of pleasure.
It grinned, revealing its jagged fangs, and warm blood splashed onto its cheeks, dripping down its rough skin.
The fighting continues all around.
Countless Vrock and Quasit were fighting for territorial rights in the swamp. Screams and curses were mixed together. The muffled sounds of sharp claws cutting into flesh and the crisp sounds of broken bones were heard one after another.
In Bottomless Abyss, this is an ordinary afternoon.
In a land where there will never be peace, fighting is life itself, and no Demon will find it strange.
Suddenly, a tremor came from under my feet.
At first, it felt like something huge turned over in a very far distance, but then, the amplitude of the tremors began to increase sharply, and the ground began to shake violently like a beaten drum.
The fighting around them calmed down.
Vrock folded their wings unconsciously and looked around warily. Quasit stopped screaming, confusion and uneasiness flashed in his cunning little eyes.
All Demon noticed some kind of change.
The ground suddenly bulged in the center of the thickest mud. The mud layer bulged upwards like a living thing. Cracks spread in all directions from the center of the bulge, and a green light shone through each crack.
Then there was the sound of the mud cracking.
A huge dragon claw covered with bronze scales broke out of the ground.
Then came a second dragon claw, and then a head.
The dragon's head lifted up from the mud layer and shook off the mud covering it.
Bronze-colored scales extend from his head to his slender neck, and each scale bites together tightly to form a natural, thick armor that covers every inch of muscle on his body.
The dragon's pupils opened, revealing a waveless indifference inside.
Exactly Bronze Dragon King Sheffield.
He woke up from his deep sleep.
Bronze Dragon King is not roaring.
After hovering for a short time, he stretched his stiff body, and then calmly glanced at the trembling Demon below.
"The inherently evil Abyss life----"
The dragon whispered, "Turn into dust."
A strong wind surged out from under his wings and spread forward.
Wherever it passed, all the Demons in Bronze Dragon King's field of vision were completely disintegrated and turned into ashes before they even had time to scream, leaving not even a trace.
It only takes a few breaths before and after.
Silence returned to the swamp, and the violent wind subsided.
Under the dark red sky, the figure of the bronze dragon has disappeared.