The three-headed True Dragon traveled eastward to the territory of the Lord of Ashes, one of the four great lords of the Xiya Archipelago.
Lord of Ashes Aosi, an ancient Red Dragon and Demigod with many followers, primarily engages in mining and freight trade. He owns many important ports, making them crucial transit points on the Dawn Trade Route.
Red Dragon is hot-tempered and brainless, but that refers to Red Dragon in his younger days.
By the time they reach the age of the Ancient Dragon, every True Dragon, whether it be Five-Colored Evil Dragons or Metallic Dragon, is extremely wise and cunning.
Aosi is an outstanding example among them. His demeanor is unlike that of a Red Dragon. He embodies the saying "harmony brings wealth" to the fullest extent. He even maintains good trade relations with Dragon Island, a gathering place for benevolent dragons. Many Metallic Dragon Clan also like to visit Flame Island.
Flame Island is the largest and most prosperous island under the control of the Lord of Ashes, and Lord Aosi resides in the central volcano.
This volcano was not formed naturally, but rather it was created when Aosi inhabited the area for a period of time, his domain expanded, fire elements automatically gathered, and the environment changed accordingly, thus giving birth to this huge active volcano.
For creatures of Legendary and above, the shift has been from actively adapting to the environment to the environment being forced to adapt to them.
The Sanctuary of Legendary beings are the best environment editors. Once they stop imposing restrictions on their own Sanctuary, they will have a huge impact on the surrounding environment, subtly changing the world.
Whether it's a swamp, a desert, a volcano, or a jungle...
Many of the famous landforms on Planet Oklo were not formed naturally, but were conceived and created by the influence of powerful individuals.
Emilia and the other two dragons easily arrived at a certain area of Flame Island. After paying some Ta Pound, they obtained detailed information about the three major clans.
According to the intelligence report, Chris was likely killed by Campbell, Herbert, and the Carven Family of the Red Maple Clan.
"Especially the Campbell Family, they're the ones in charge!" Emilia said through gritted teeth.
Duweier nodded slightly. "Then, let's focus our revenge on these three families."
"What? The three-headed Legendary True Dragon attacked the deserted island?"
Logo stood up abruptly, his expression turning serious.
He had expected retaliation from Gold Dragon's relatives, but this was happening far too fast.
and...
"A three-headed True Dragon..."
Logo narrowed his eyes slightly.
Two Gold Dragon and one Silver Dragon —their fighting power should not be underestimated.
Moreover, Metallic Dragon Clan are masters at rallying their friends.
Not to mention, there are definitely even stronger True Dragon standing behind these guys.
"We can't fight head-on!" Logo made his decision, looking up at Lunbate. "Immediately go and make some flags and badges for the lord's manor, and hang them on the family's transport fleet, and on that deserted island too!"
"Yes, young master!"
Lunbate nodded and stepped back.
Logo stroked his chin, thinking to himself, "Hopefully, this will intimidate these few True Dragon. We must avoid direct combat unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, regardless of victory or defeat, we will pay a heavy price. Our main task right now is to develop cautiously and wait until we are strong enough to have the confidence to stand up for ourselves."
With that thought in mind, Logo stopped thinking about it and went into the laboratory to get busy.
In order to negotiate cooperation with the Dusk Insect Race, he had to prepare something that would interest them.
The Dusk Insect Race are bloodthirsty and warlike, so it's relatively easy to find a suitable countermeasure.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Shake Bahar had responded to Logo two days earlier, saying that a formal meeting could be held in five days.
Logo was busy working in the family castle while waiting.
But the three-headed Metallic Dragon acted again, this time targeting a Campbell Family transport fleet.
On the vast ocean, with its boundless blue waves, a convoy of three large cargo ships sailed majestically towards the setting sun, cutting through the wind and waves along the way, their journey proceeding smoothly.
However, when they were still more than a thousand kilometers away from the port of Sunset Territory, a three-headed True Dragon suddenly appeared and capsized all three large transport ships. None of the crew members survived, and the cargo on board sank to the bottom of the sea.
During this process, the crew had shown the three-headed True Dragon the banner belonging to the Sunset Lord, but to no avail. Apart from the Silver Dragon Veronica hesitating for a moment, Emilia and Duweier both scoffed at it.
When the news reached the family, Logo sneered and reported the situation to Balielunduo.
The latter directly dispatched the lord's personal guards, hiding them within another transport fleet of the Campbell Family.
When the three-headed True Dragon attacked again, a total of five Legendary and one Epic attacked simultaneously.
All three True Dragon were captured on the spot and taken back to Sunset Jungle.
Why is Balielunduo called the Grand Steward?
Because only he could mobilize the forces belonging to the Sunset Lord's direct line of command.
Although this force is small in number, it is of extremely high quality, consisting of more than thirty Legendary and four Epic.
Otherwise, Frost Serpent Nicole wouldn't have bowed down to Balielunduo.
In the valley, three True Dragon, bound by chains, were roaring and struggling madly.
"Roar! Release us! You lowly reptiles, the great True Dragon Clan will not let you go!"
The top of a tall tower beside a valley.
Balielunduo and Logo silently watched the three-headed True Dragon below.
"Kid, you didn't waste your money, did you?" Balielunduo glanced at Logo.
The latter chuckled, "Your Excellency the Grand Steward is truly decisive. I thought you would drive away these three True Dragon, but I didn't expect you to capture them directly."
"Hmph, they're too audacious. They dare to attack a fleet flying the lord's flag. Do they really think this is still the ancient era, when True Dragon roamed the skies and seas? The lord's authority cannot be challenged!" Balielunduo snorted coldly and said Haki.
Logo raised an eyebrow. "What do you plan to do with them? Kill them?"
Balielunduo was speechless for a moment, then coughed and said, "Well... although they made a mistake, considering it's their first offense, I'll spare their lives, leave them the resources to compensate for your losses, and make amends for the infringement on the honor of the lord's manor. That's enough."
Upon hearing this, Logo inwardly scoffed. "That sounds nice," he thought, "But aren't you still afraid of Dragon Island?"
Logo could understand this, though. After all, Dragon Island's strength far surpassed that of Sunset Jungle. If they rashly killed three Legendary True Dragon, especially with two gold and one silver dragons, those slumbering old dragons would probably have to come out of the mountains.
For now, the only thing to do is capture him and demand resource compensation; the higher-ups on Dragon Island will most likely just pretend they didn't see it.
"Then I'll leave the rest to you. The first batch of Gale Potion, totaling 100,000 vials, is expected to be delivered in two months."
"Okay, I understand." Balielunduo nodded, and Logo turned and left.
This is the benefit of cultivating good relationships with important figures; it saves a lot of trouble. As for the resources required, for Logo, anything that can be solved with money is no problem.
Two more days passed. Logo, accompanied by his two bodyguards, the Variant White Ape Gain and Melier, had Yarwei open the sealed gate and stepped inside.
Scene change.
Yellow sand filled the sky, and various forms of radiation energy swirled between heaven and earth like a whirlwind. Ordinary people simply could not survive here; they would soon be killed by the omnipresent energy radiation.
Accompanied by rustling sounds, the ground collapsed not far away, and more than a dozen enormous, ferocious-looking Dusk Insect Race emerged.
Their overall shape resembles a giant scorpion, but they have three tails: the middle one is a normal stinger, and the left one is like a cannon muzzle with a hollowed-out shape.
The right tail resembles a horse-slaying sword, its blade gleaming with a cold light.
Logo's eyes flickered slightly, and his Eye of Insight quietly activated, revealing information about this giant scorpion insectoid race.
Name: Mutated Desert Giant Scorpion
Health: 100%
Rank: Tier Five
Bloodline: Lower Transcendent
Physical condition: 45
Energy: 36
Spirit: 5
Charm:1
Mysterious: 1
Luck: 1
Bloodline/Talent:
[War Race] Passive - Before the supreme leader dies, morale is always fixed at the highest value, with no fear and no dread.
[Exoskeleton] Passive - Defense +12, Physical Strength increased by 36%.
[Acidic Blood] Passive -- The blood of the Desert Giant Scorpion is extremely corrosive, enough to easily melt steel.
[Desert Insect Race] Passive - Can survive in extremely harsh environments, can digest more than 80% of organic matter, can absorb various forms of energy radiation such as nuclear radiation, and convert them into life force, which is stored in special organs.
[Tail Sting] Passive/Active -- The Desert Giant Scorpion possesses three tail stingers. The left tail stinger can launch cone-shaped bone spikes, with attack power comparable to a large-caliber anti-material sniper rifle and extremely strong penetrating power. The right tail stinger can vibrate rapidly, generating super cutting properties, mainly used for close combat. The middle tail stinger can release a potent venom, enough to kill a considerable number of Mid-Rank Transcendent Lifeform.
[Desert Aura] Passive - When the number of Desert Giant Scorpions exceeds 300, all members gain +2 to Constitution and a 15% increase in crawling speed; when the number exceeds 1000, all members gain +5 to Constitution and a 30% increase in crawling speed; when the number exceeds 10000, all members gain +10 to Constitution and a 60% increase in crawling speed.
Note: The maximum bonus to Constitution is 90 points.
Combat Power Level: 334~345 (Unit: Dale)
Status: Good
Upon seeing the information panels of these giant scorpions, a look of seriousness flashed across Logo's eyes.
Individually, the giant scorpion's combat strength is only average among those of the same level; as long as you are on guard against its three tail stingers, you'll be fine.
But if there are enough of these monsters, it could be quite terrifying.
Even with a cap on the bonus, it's still a full 90 points.
Imagine if tens of thousands of Tier Six desert giant scorpions gathered together, all of them would gain 10 points to their physical attributes.
Good heavens, those are tens of thousands of High-Rank Transcendent!
Although the lack of corresponding skills significantly reduces its individual combat power, it's still far stronger than a normal Sixth-Tier Transcendent, right?
Moreover, the Zerg are best at team battles and have excellent teamwork.
Ten thousand fully-blessed giant scorpions swept across simultaneously...
That scene...
"As expected of War Race..." Logo thought to himself.
Warrior races are different from War Race.
The former excels in individual combat.
The latter excels at teamwork.
The Zerg are a typical War Race.
A key characteristic of this race is that every part of their body is designed for combat.
For example, teeth have no chewing function, only the ability to tear and cut; tails, shells, and so on—all the body's tissues are developed for warfare. Normal organisms would never evolve in this way.
Because the natural instinct of normal organisms is to maintain survival, which is their primary task, they will definitely reserve body parts for things like gathering food.
Another characteristic of the major War Race is that their ordinary members have low intelligence, almost completely obey the commands of their superiors, and their morale is always at maximum. They are fearless and will not back down.
"Greetings, Lord Earl Campbell!" A slightly hoarse voice came from ahead.
Logo stared intently and saw a grotesque insectoid creature resembling a dwarf standing atop a massive desert scorpion. The insectoid held a wooden staff and wore a smile that naturally made people uncomfortable.
This is an intelligent Zerg.