The Distorted Trajectory

The creature Tang Longfei summoned was not the kind of fantastical creation Li Lin had seen on Earth. In fact, it was just a golden dragon—a completely unrelated species to dragons on Earth. However, Li Lin did not stop there. Admittedly, a golden dragon was indeed a very difficult opponent, but that only applied to ordinary mages. For Li Lin, he naturally had other methods.

"How about that? This is my power, this is my fighting style! Mage!"

You want to fight two against one?

Although the golden dragon before him exuded unparalleled power, it posed no threat to Li Lin, who had seen countless gods.

"That's right."

At this point, Tang Longfei revealed a smug smile.

"What I'm best at is outnumbering the enemy. Are you ready for that?"

As he spoke, Tang Longfei began to pack up, and with his movement, the golden dragon roared and charged towards the seemingly small and fragile mage before it. However, Li Lin clearly had a different opinion.

"Since you intend to do this, then I have no choice but to do the same."

A mysterious and complex incantation lingered in the air, causing tremors—for the first time, Li Lin abandoned his method of fighting solely through gestures and magical runes, opting instead for a more direct approach. This indicated that his spells were not ordinary. His opponent, naturally aware of this, used Tang Longfei's command to send the golden dragon soaring upwards. It took a deep breath and then exhaled downwards. However, the destructive dragon breath failed to completely defeat the Arcane Mage. Li Lin's protective spells once again proved their effectiveness. Even without the wielder's active activation, the magical runes sensing the external attack still appeared, and with each layer of magical defense erected, the roaring, destructive dragon breath transformed into a gentle, harmless breeze before the power of magic, vanishing into nothingness.

At the same time, the hastily erected magical defense was also destroyed. Quality and time are always directly proportional; to achieve the best quality in the shortest time, other costs must be paid. If it were an ordinary mage, such a cost would be enough to kill them. In fact, it's hard to say whether this cost was worthwhile, because at this moment, the golden dragon could simply wait to gather its dragon breath again or simply stomp Li Lin under its feet. However, it didn't do so, because the sudden mist and scorching flames in the air forced the golden dragon to take a half step back, cautiously watching the shadow that was vaguely emerging in front of it.

"I never expected you to call for our help again so soon, Arcane Mage. So, what reward are you willing to offer this time?"

The red dragon emerged from the blazing flames, spewing sparks, but its expression turned solemn upon seeing the enemy it faced.

"I never expected things to develop this way."

The elegant Silver Dragon didn't possess the same destructive power and intimidating presence as the red dragon, but its movements, representing a certain ultimate aesthetic, still inspired others. Before she could even complain about Li Lin summoning the evil red dragon's assistance, she focused all her attention on the golden dragon before her.

"Remuneration?"

Li Lin, who had just finished casting the spell, raised an eyebrow, as if the other party was just saying something stupid.

"Alright. I can guarantee you that you can still sleep soundly in the cave from now on, instead of being treated like a dog and ridden on top of others like it was. Are you satisfied now?"

"Seres! What are you doing here? As a banished golden dragon, you should have died long ago."

The Silver Dragon was clearly very familiar with the golden dragon; in fact, it seemed that no one in the dragon race was unaware of this dragon's name, because even the usually composed red dragon showed a hint of disdain when facing it.

How did I get here?

Upon hearing the Silver Dragon's question, the golden dragon coldly snorted.

"Yes, someone like me, who tarnishes the pride of the dragon race, should have died somewhere long ago, and even his bones should be rotting, right? And what about you? You're all the same now, obediently running here when summoned by the Arcane Mage, aren't you?"

"At least I asked them to assist me, not to treat them like watchdogs. I don't think you've ever considered that, Seres."

Li Lin retorted with a cold laugh, but in fact, the moment he saw the golden dragon, he already knew its identity.

Golden Dragon Seres was once a remarkably powerful dragon in the history of the dragon race. Since his birth, he had never suffered a defeat. Whether his opponent was Metallic Dragon or a multicolored dragon, few could gain the upper hand against him. Because of this, both sides maintained at least a superficial respect for him. After all, the dragon race is one that values strength above all else, and according to reliable intelligence, Seres was very likely to become the king of the Golden Dragon race in the future, so they attached great importance to him.

However, perhaps it was because of his continuous victories that Seres' confidence was extremely inflated, and he actually put forward a rather absurd idea that was not only absurd to both the Metallic Dragon and the Chromatic Dragons, but also to use his own dragon power to mend the rift between the Metallic Dragon and the Chromatic Dragons and to reunite them into a unified race.

Upon hearing this news, the entire dragon race was naturally greatly surprised. The Metallic Dragon expressed their opposition, and the Chromatic Dragon were equally furious. However, these were ultimately just empty words and could not be taken seriously—unless he turned them into action.

The problem is that Seres did indeed do that.

Back in the Magic Empire era, Seres gathered a group of young, obedient Metallic Dragon and launched an attack on the Chromatic Dragons. This greatly angered the Chromatic Dragons, who quickly displayed their most powerful fighting abilities. All the Metallic Dragon below Seres were killed, and Seres himself was crippled by the arrival of the Five-Colored Evil Dragon Emperor Divine Descent then thrown out.

The Metallic Dragon were furious at the incident, as Seres's dictatorial actions had resulted in the deaths of many promising warriors among their already low birth rate. The platinum Metallic Dragon Platinum Dragon God Bahamut even issued a divine decree, banishing Seres from the dragon realm and sealing him away after stripping Seres of his power, considering it a disgrace to the dragon race. This news caused a sensation throughout the Magic Empire. Arcane Mage, however, mostly viewed the matter with amusement.

However, Li Lin did not expect that the other party would actually summon this dragon that had long been sealed away and should have died.

"It was Lord Tang Longfei who rescued me from the seal, and it was he who gave me my current power. I am no longer the person I was back then. I don't even care about the Five-Colored Evil Dragon or Bahamut! After Lord Tang Longfei rescued me, I swore to him with my soul that I would forever be his follower and fight for him!"

Upon hearing this, the Silver Dragon and the red dragon's expressions changed simultaneously. This was not only because the dragon before them had tarnished the honor of dragons, but also because it had directly offended the gods of their respective factions.

"He's in your hands now, you two."

Following Li Lin's gesture, the red dragon was the first to rush out, enveloped in flames, charging straight towards the golden dragon before it. In terms of melee combat strength, the red dragon was arguably the strongest in the group, virtually unmatched. Although the Silver Dragon hesitated for a moment, it also made up its mind after seeing the red dragon's attack. A thick fog instantly spread out, then stretched forward under the propulsion of an invisible force, intending to envelop the enemy before it.

At the same time, Li Lin unleashed his counter-spell once again.

Although this small hall should have collapsed completely after the appearance of the three-headed dragon, in fact, the moment the dragon appeared, its internal space had unknowingly expanded to be large enough to accommodate all living beings. This is the wonder of the multiverse, and it is precisely what exists here at all times: rules and order. They will not collapse because of any special existence, nor will they change because they exceed their limits. Like a computer that only knows how to process information, they simply perform everything they are supposed to do mechanically.

It was clear that the cooperation between Golden Dragon and Tang Longfei had been going on for a long time. The moment the red dragon charged, Tang Longfei stretched out his hands, and a large cloud of mist formed. A roar swept towards the red dragon's body. Clearly, his plan was to first eliminate the main fighting force and then launch a counterattack. The red dragon's strength was obvious to everyone, so without a doubt, Tang Longfei and Golden Dragon chose to attack the red dragon first. In fact, their calculations were indeed very shrewd. With the power obtained from the God of Storms, they could weaken most of the red dragon's strength, and after that, dealing with it would naturally be much simpler.

But at that very moment, Li Lin's counter-spell also arrived.

A bright beam of light descended from the sky, easily dispersing the already gathered dense rain clouds and tearing them apart completely. Then, the red dragon transformed into a beam of red light and crashed heavily into the golden dragon. The force was so great that it even shook the entire hall.

"You just called yourself a descendant of the dragon, and now this is how you treat your ancestors?"

Li Lin scoffed, but his men didn't rush. A bright light re-emerged, infusing the red dragon with immense power while also providing it with a layer of protection against divine energy. While the evil red dragon might not be at a disadvantage against a single god, it still needed to be cautious when facing a supreme being like Tang Longfei. After all, better safe than sorry.

"Don't joke around. My ancestors were sacred dragons of the East, not these winged reptiles."

Regardless of Tang Longfei's true intentions, his words clearly angered the two aiders who had come from afar. The Silver Dragon's posture was no longer as leisurely as before. It spread its wings, and then the entire air began to condense with the Silver Dragon's movements, swirling around the golden dragon and the red dragon. While helping the red dragon's flames to intensify further, it also invisibly weakened the opponent's power.

Although the situation changed from two against one to three against two, the outcome didn't improve. The God of Justice still possessed the power to foresee future destinies, and the red dragon nearly fell victim to his spells several times. Fortunately, Li Lin didn't stop to rest but instead provided the two dragons with enough assistance to evade and defend against the God of Justice's divine magic, allowing them to barely escape unscathed. Initially, the God of Justice attempted to use his own power to eliminate the two dragons, forcing Li Lin to deplete his strength. However, neither the red nor the Silver Dragon was a fool. After suffering several losses, they clearly sensed the abnormality in the God of Justice and naturally became much more cautious. As the two dragons' actions changed, the pressure on Li Lin naturally decreased significantly.

Thus, a bizarre scene unfolded—in an infinitely vast hall, three dragons were locked in combat, while the man riding a golden dragon periodically unleashed divine magic to disrupt the other two. Simultaneously, the golden dragon seized the opportunity to extend its claws and unleash its dragon breath in a counterattack. Whenever it sensed the aura of divine power, the two dragons, previously entangled, would immediately retreat, hovering outside the range of Tang Longfei's divine magic. Meanwhile, Li Lin, standing not far behind them, would quietly chant incantations, using defensive or offensive spells to reclaim the strategic space abandoned by the two dragons as they dodged.

Li Lin didn't intend to use the two dragons to destroy the God of Justice. Although the summoned red and Silver Dragon dragons were ancient races, as ancient as the gods themselves, and possessed power sufficient to confront them, relying on them to achieve his goal was clearly impossible. Furthermore, even Li Lin himself couldn't guarantee he could kill Tang Longfei within the current space. However, completely eliminating him wouldn't be difficult. Li Lin also keenly noticed that Tang Longfei was clearly starting to panic in the face of the two Tang Longfei's attacks. If he relied solely on divine magic, fighting the two dragons to a draw wouldn't be difficult, and with the golden dragon beneath him, he might even gain the upper hand. After all, this man had absorbed the power of so many gods; even if he hadn't subdued the Five-Colored Evil Dragon and the Platinum Dragon God, the power of the other gods alone would still be enough to inflict a heavy blow on those two dragons.

However, Tang Longfei relied too heavily on his ability to create the future. He had almost blindly trusted the power he had mastered. Whether facing the attacks of the two dragons or Li Lin's magic, Tang Longfei chose to use his power to foresee the future to counteract and dodge. But this caused the accumulation of future events to begin to show abnormalities. You can't always make the sky clear one moment and then rain, snow, and hail the next. The future, destiny, is a product of progress based on rules and foundations. The prophecy of the God of Justice at this moment was no longer just about guiding the future. He was like a clumsy stack of building blocks, trying to arrange them into a tall building before the time limit expired. However, as time went on, his arrangement became increasingly illogical and unreasonable. If this continued, it was only a matter of time before the trajectory of destiny was distorted. All he needed to do was wait quietly, continue to guide the other party to deviate and twist the trajectory of destiny until the dominoes finally collapsed.

Damn it!

While Li Lin leisurely observed, Tang Longfei also noticed the problem. He began to regret summoning the golden dragon. Frankly, if he were alone, facing the two dragons wouldn't be a problem, as he only needed to protect himself. However, Tang Longfei hadn't expected that Li Lin not only wasn't outnumbered but had even taken the initiative, summoning two dragons to fight him. Now, the dragons seemed to have realized how formidable he was, and they began targeting the golden dragon. This made Tang Longfei increasingly anxious. Now, he not only had to protect himself but also the golden dragon beneath him. It was precisely because of this that his power to create the future was gradually weakening and seemed to be showing signs of becoming uncontrollable.

That cunning mage has set a trap to harm me! He's summoned more dragons than he can handle, and now he's going to wage a war of attrition against me? I never imagined he possessed such power. This isn't the Prime Material Plane; it's the Astral Plane, where supplies are completely cut off, and moreover, it's within the Hall of Fate!

Tang Longfei screamed angrily in his heart, completely forgetting his original "intention" of outnumbering the enemy.

Another surge of Magic Power emanated from the air, indicating that Li Lin had begun another attack. However, Tang Longfei was extremely anxious. Was he planning to attack? Support? Or did he have some other purpose? Regardless, he possessed supreme divine power and was not afraid of him at all! He was merely a mere mage! In terms of power, he was no match for him. Indeed, this was the space of the Wheel of Fate. To summon these two dragons, he had forcibly torn through space, consuming a considerable amount of power. He couldn't maintain this connection for long...

Just then, the two dragons suddenly stopped moving. They seemed to have sensed something, and with surprised expressions, they turned to look at the Arcane Mage. Then, flames and mist rose again, enveloping their figures once more.

"Now!!"

Tang Longfei stretched out his hand; the power of destiny was already gathering at his fingertips. Now, all it took was this moment...

Then, he suddenly felt a powerful force of rebellion coming from his fingertips. The space that had been expanding began to shrink in an instant, and then, with a huge roar, the Hall of Fate exploded completely.