Adrian was confused, but Dakota just smiled and asked instead, "Young friend, you must be from the outside world.""That's right." Adrian nodded. "We noticed anomalies in the Nine Dragons Secret Realm, so we came to explore and seek treasures. We never expected to encounter these events.""I see." Dakota nodded.Despite this, everyone was still confused.Dakota gestured toward the grand hall behind him and continued, “Now that you are here, follow me to the main hall. All the secrets are hidden inside."Everyone looked toward the magnificent hall. They nodded as this was their only way to get the answers they wanted. The group followed Dakota into the hall, and as the doors slowly opened, they felt a powerful force emanating from within."What is…" Adrian began, but before he could finish his sentence, the expanding force enveloped him. In the next second, he felt like he had traveled back to a distant era where war dominated the land."Evil dragons, you have brought calamity up
The illusionary scene Adrian’s group witnessed was a playback of the ancient battle between powerful beings against the evil dragons. After a fierce battle, the dragons were slain. However, their souls remained and the ancient beings could only seal them away. Nautica served as the core of these seals. If Nautica was destroyed, the entire Dragon Domain would be in danger as all the nine dragon souls would be released. Suddenly, everyone felt dizzy. In the next second, they returned to reality. Most of them could not shake off the images they had seen. The intense battle scene was deeply ingrained in their minds and left them awestruck.Dakota said, “You’ve come from far away, so please take the time to rest today. We'll discuss further matters tomorrow morning.""Okay," Adrian replied.*The next morning, what was expected to be a quiet day turned out to be unexpectedly eventful. Outside the gates of Nautica stood a diminutive figure. It was a man with a balding head and a sleazy
Sword rays filled the sky, intercepting the Spectral Companion's attacks one after another. Zachary shuddered; the inland factions proved formidable indeed. Even the apprentices guarding the base entrance were exceptionally strong. In comparison, the Scarlet Summit seemed as insignificant as ants.Without hesitation, Zachary resumed chanting. The Spectral Companion received a command and roared wildly before soaring into the air and charging toward the apprentices. With three heads and six arms, it gnashed its teeth and swiped its claws, appearing intent on devouring them all.The apprentices immediately sensed the fierce aggression emanating from the rushing Spectral Companion.Boom! Boom! Boom!Before they could react, the Spectral Companion had already struck at them. The forceful punches nearly suffocated them. The apprentices scattered and fled, doing their utmost to evade the Spectral Companion's attacks.Despite its immense size, the Spectral Companion was agile. Although t
Immediately afterward, several individuals flew over from a distance—the elders of Nautica had arrived.The apprentices stood up and saluted, saying, "Greetings, elders—"They intended to apologize. After all, as apprentices of Nautica, it was quite embarrassing to be beaten up like this by someone from a small faction. At the same time, they also felt astonished. They hadn't expected their elders to appear.Besides Azure, Nautica had four other elders. One of them, Edward, waved and said, "It's okay. You all can step back for now. We'll handle this."The apprentices didn't argue and left in a hurry. Edward approached Zachary as the latter stood up. The impact from earlier made Zachary sore all over. If he hadn’t protected himself with his mana, he might have been seriously injured.Feeling angry, Zachary said, "How could the people of Nautica be so disrespectful?!"However, despite his anger, he didn't dare to make another move. The previous blow had already proved that his stre
Nautica had to be on guard against Scarlet Summit due to the latter’s unique nature. Unlike other immortals, those from Scarlet Summit operated within an independent system tied to secular factions. At the helm of Scarlet Summit was the Empyrean who, according to legend, descended from the faction's founding deity. Consequently, their lineage was meticulously controlled by successive Empyreans, and only they were permitted to practice the faction’s highest-level techniques.At night, Nautica Hall, situated at the heart of Nautica’s base, was ablaze with light and bustling with activity. A group of about twenty or thirty Nautica apprentices, accompanied by elders, had gathered to show their support.Among them were outer and inner apprentices, all sharing a close bond with Cameron. They dispersed across the skies above, forming a tight net that blanketed the entire base. This arrangement ensured immediate observation in the event of any disturbances within Nautica.Lamar's demeanor t
The inhabitants of Scarlet Summit had inhabited their small island for generations. Throughout ancient times, they remained secluded from the rest of the world. Few outsiders ventured to their shores, necessitating their self-reliance in all matters. Consequently, they lived in relative poverty and isolation. Over time, they developed a sense of entitlement, harboring ambitions of world domination.Once a considerable distance from Nautica, Zachary soared into the sky. However, before he could fly far, a sudden exclamation of “ouch” escaped him, and he plummeted back to the ground. Emerging from a nearby river after his unexpected fall, he was on the verge of cursing when he noticed two figures standing before him.Before Zachary stood a burly man and a young-looking woman, both clad in ominous black robes that emitted a palpable aura of malevolence, sending shivers down Zachary's spine. Trembling, he inquired, "Who are you?"The man's voice resonated eerily, as though emanating fro
Suddenly, Adrian's eyes sparkled as his attention was drawn to two figures on the street. One was a burly man, and the other was a graceful woman. While they didn't possess striking features, an undeniable aura emanated from them, causing those nearby to instinctively shy away. Although this aura wasn't perceptible to ordinary individuals, its effect was unmistakable. Wherever these two ventured, the surrounding pedestrians retreated like receding waves, casting fearful glances as if they were in the presence of incarnate demons.These two individuals were none other than Celeste and Umbrex. At this moment, they appeared no different from regular people, devoid of the eerie black aura that once enveloped them. Despite most of their malevolent energy dissipating, remnants of it lingered, still palpable to those sensitive enough to discern it.Adrian, taken aback, gazed at them in astonishment."What's going on with those two?" Lamar inquired, equally perplexed.Adrian shook his head
The Abyssal Blaze Sword ultimately was an artifact of just a minor faction, hence, Celeste and Umbrex set their sights on the Dragonslayer Emerald Seal. Coincidentally, Nautica’s sacrificial ceremony was just around the corner, providing them with the perfect opportunity to seize the seal amid the ensuing chaos.Lost in their scheming, Celeste and Umbrex continued along the streets. Suddenly, they detected surges of power fluctuations in the distance. These fluctuations resembled spiritual serpents slithering through the grass, appearing and disappearing unpredictably, leaving them perplexed. Nevertheless, it was evident that these power fluctuations were slowly drawing nearer to them. They realized they were being targeted by someone, who was launching a clandestine attack.Celeste, a formidable powerhouse, swiftly became vigilant. This was a bustling street, not a secluded mountain forest. She wondered if the caster was not afraid of alerting the populace.Celeste wasted no time,