Ten years later, Fire Element gathered in boundless masses over Lava City, at the center of Toril Continent.
After conquering the entire continent, the Lava Clan had built a vast new city at its heart, a symbol of their rule over the land.
Above the city, countless Fire Element formed a whirlpool in the sky, completely blotting it out.
Mixed with black smoke, it looked like dark clouds pressing down overhead. The sight felt heavy and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.
The scene, which had persisted ever since Green fell asleep ten years ago, suddenly began to change.
The swirling black-and-red vortex visibly accelerated. The temperature in Lava City rose rapidly.
Faced with this sudden change, the lives in Lava City were instead overcome with excitement.
The situation was practically a clear sign that their great king, who had fallen into a long slumber after conquering the entire continent, was about to awaken.
According to the Giant Dragon growth pattern, once their great king woke this time, he would officially embark on the path to godhood.
At the thought, countless monsters of the Lava Clan could barely contain their excitement.
In the Divine World, only Deities could live forever. No matter how long-lived other creatures were, they would eventually perish.
But if they became Believers of a Deity, and their souls were ushered into that Deity's Divine Realm after death, they would not only enjoy eternal happiness, but also bask in the Deity's radiance. Without outside interference, Believers would gain the same lifespan as the Deity.
In the Divine World, a place that feared death above all, this was undoubtedly the greatest reward.
While all the creatures of the Lava Clan were decorating the city and preparing to celebrate their great king's awakening,
something beyond their imagination happened. Green