Don't Mess with That Dragon-Chapter 726 - 102 Central Earth (Third Update)

South of the Central Earth Continent, the Blue Dragon Kingdom and the surrounding Five Great Duchies stand in a state of mutual standoff, temporarily maintaining peace.

And as time flows by,

this war taking place in the southern part of the Central Earth Continent begins to spread throughout the entire Central Earth World, even reaching the faraway lands of other races.

This war is just too astonishingly shocking.

Adopting blitzkrieg tactics, in just half a month's time, it swiftly annihilated three duchies, ripping open a colossal gap in the southern Central Earth World, with the tip of the spear pointing directly at the entire southern region of the Central Earth World, with intent to devour the southern domain whole.

At this moment, the dominant status of humans on the Central Earth Continent is facing the most significant challenge in history.

First came the frequent natural disasters, followed by constant internal chaos, dragging even the Seven Great Ancient Kingdoms into crises, with one escalating into an internal turmoil that almost overturned the entire nation.

Meanwhile,

forces from the North Sea like the Tide Giants, the Elf and Treant Alliance from the eastern forest, the domineering Red Dragon Empire to the west, and Demons from Hell—all of them seem like wildfires erupting on flatland, burning the entire frontier.

The races, who were defeated in the past continental power struggles and expelled from the Central Earth Continent, are rising, hoisting war flags, aiming to cross the barren wilderness and return to the continent.

These races are launching widespread wars in the borderlands, destroying homes and annihilating nations,

in a scene of overwhelming chaotic battles, with smoke and fire raging everywhere, making the human's dominance over the Central Earth Continent seem precariously shaky.

Under such a backdrop,

the rise of the southern Blue Dragon Kingdom initially seemed to add more turmoil, regarded merely as another race's "rebellion" without attracting much attention.

However,

this time, the accomplishment of defeating three duchies within half a month is really too terrifying.

To know, even the Red Dragon Empire causing the most trouble in the west actually began its establishment a hundred years ago, engaging in a decade-long tug-of-war with Western Domain nations, only after managing to defeat the Western Domain Alliance and seizing a half duchy's territory.

Yet even so, that claimed King of Calamity Abel Hiber ceased advancing after capturing a mere duchy territory, now locked in a standoff with the Western Domain Alliance.

The intensity of wars from other racial invasions elsewhere was also matched in severity.

Whether it was the Tide Giants of the North Sea, the Elves and Treants of the east, or the Fishmen from the East Sea, though fighting fiercely on the borders of the Central Earth Continent, taking advantage of the situation to acquire standing points in some areas.

Yet everywhere needed years or even a decade of brutal warfare to wear down the human border nations, and the achievements were far less shocking than the sudden emergence of the Blue Dragon Kingdom in the south.

What's more,

the abrupt emergence of the southern Blue Dragon Kingdom,

especially since Austin was established within the Kawa Great Forest, a decade ago the remnants of the Beastman Empire were eradicated there, many powerhouses who participated in the battle fell during that war.

This truly fuels one's imagination.

For a time, in the currently noisy Central Earth World, many gazes were drawn southward.

The shocking warfare is brewing,

more detailed information arrives.

This heart-stirring blitzkrieg reportedly used innovative Alchemy Weapons; the border nations were utterly routed under the intense onslaught.

A certain renowned general of the Central Earth Continent, after learning about this and collecting detailed information, predicted that the mode of warfare in this world is about to undergo a great transformation.

Some supported this view, some scorned it,

causing quite a stir in the tumultuous Central Earth World.

Yet the southern domain of Central Earth World ultimately lies too far from its true center, with internal chaos between nations, various ambitious individuals, and covert schemers inciting turmoil after turmoil, rendering the Central Earth World unstable, further aggravated by natural disasters, leading to waves of refugees.

People are more inclined to pay attention to things happening around them than in other distant places.

Due to such circumstances, among the broad masses, the matter concerning the southern Blue Dragon Kingdom merely stirred up a brief ripple and hubbub, not lasting for long.

However,

people are forgetful.

But certain layers of existence won't easily forget.

For instance,

the Saint Ten Illuminati.

The massive organization spanning the entire Central Earth Continent, from the battle within Kawa Great Forest over a decade ago to later, due to an unavoidable reason, dispatched three legends to the Blue Dragon Kingdom, which, because of the initial attack incident, led to a deteriorating situation, eventually becoming the trigger for the southern war, resulting in the collapse of Frendy Duchy and the other Three Great Dukedoms.

Due to deeply involved causes, they knew more, and were more aware of some inside details.

From the initial battle within the Kawa Great Forest against the Beastman Royal Court to the final battle in Frendy Duke's City, in that southern area, the Saint Ten Illuminati has already lost more than ten Legendary Powerhouses!

Such a formidable loss, in the currently precarious organization of today, is an incredibly significant blow.

Within the Saint Ten Illuminati,

The Holy Hall,

The magnificent hall, with unknown radiance illuminating all directions like the sun.

A figure bathed in the "sunlight," his plain white robe exuding a holy glow, with strands of power of faith, permeating the void, twisting the light, as if enveloping the entire hall in an extraordinary force field.

At this moment,

Zzzz!!!

Golden arcs of electricity suddenly sprang forth within the hall, converging into a cluster of jumping golden arc lightning, then coalescing into a pixelated shadow.

The shadow appeared in the hall, moving towards the figure bathed in sunlight on the high platform, placing a hand on its chest and bowing in salute.

"Master Im, the recovery of the Thorny Crown, one of the Seven Holy Artifacts, has failed. Bruno, along with it, was captured by an unknown entity breaking through boundaries, whereabouts unknown. Initial speculation suggests it's the figure behind the recent uproar in the Southern Domain's Blue Dragon Kingdom. Yet, the reason for taking the Thorny Crown remains unclear."

The shadow's voice was hoarse, echoing within the hall.

Silence,

The hall was dead silent.

It was unclear how long it lasted before a distant, ethereal voice was heard from the silhouette above.

[Bruno? Is that the little fellow who plays with fire? What a pity. Let things over there be for now. There could be involvement from those ancient Giant Dragons' arrangements, and Kawa Great Forest isn't a hospitable place. Besides, the former Beast God hasn't finished yet; this involves too much and temporarily doesn't concern us.]

The white-robed mysterious figure named Im on the high platform seemed to ponder briefly before continuing to speak:

[The Thorny Crown, although somewhat regrettable, must be let go. Right now, the most important task lies with the remaining six Ancient Kingdoms; focus all manpower there.]

"Understood, Master."

The shadow responded affirmatively,

Yet hesitated slightly, seemingly unable to resist speaking:

"But, Master, after multiple failures, our people within the organization are already somewhat unstable. Would giving up like this cause trouble?"

The white-robed mysterious figure stood with hands behind his back, bathed in golden light, and his deep starry gaze looked skyward, seemingly seeing those chaotic, endless scenes of the future.

[The stars are returning...]

[We don't have much time to waste on these matters. All manpower needs to focus on the currently most important tasks. If you're unwilling, seek help from the King of Calamity or the Lord of the Forest... they will naturally avenge you.]

[Leave now.]

The white-robed mysterious figure waved his hand without turning back.

The shadow's blurred eyes seemed to flicker, somewhat puzzled.

Those individuals,

Not only unrelated to the Holy Cross Organization, but also enemies, right? Will enemies help avenge us?

What does this mean?

Yet,

No matter how many doubts were harbored within, at this moment, all that could be done was to bow respectfully and retreat.

"Yes, Master Im."

Bowing,

Respectful bow.

Zzz!

Golden arcs of electricity scattered, and the shadow within the hall vanished.

Throughout,

The white-robed mysterious figure bathed in sunlight on the high platform never turned around once, his gaze reaching skyward, as if seeing through layers of void, seeing beyond the hall's barrier, into the endless abyss of darkness.

[The stars are about to return... But this time, will the future of the multi-universe be rebirth or destruction?]

[And having been in obscurity for thirty thousand years, what are you contemplating now?]

Gazing at the dark starry sky,

The white-robed mysterious figure murmured to himself.