Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Roar…
Just as Gurt was hesitating, the Dark Dragon King let out a roar and charged forward, fast as lightning, his sharp claws aimed straight toward Gurt’s head. Under the pressure of the Dragon Realm, Gurt who had his speed greatly decreased could not avoid the attack in time, while the other two Dragon Blood Warriors were powerless to help.
Looking at the ferocious Dark Dragon, then seeing Gurt who could not react in time, the townspeople lost their voices in shock. Some of them were incredibly worried, some in despair, and others had their eyes closed, unwilling to witness the scene…
In his despair, Gurt also closed his eyes in frustration. The Dark Dragon King was too powerful. When that boundless pressure of the Dragon Realm had concentrated and crashed onto him, he instantly felt as though he had been struck by a slowing spell. It was difficult to move, and there was no way that he had the time to evade the incoming attack!
Silence, dead silence!
Some time later, the people did not hear the roar of the Dark Dragon King, nor did they hear Gurt’s pathetic cry. They opened their eyes to have a look, confused. All they saw was that the fierce Dark Dragon King had transformed back into a muscular bloke, standing coldly behind Yang Ling.
“Why, do you still wish to continue? Or do you still think that the abilities of the Magical Beast Territory are insufficient to protect the future Jaboli City?: Looking at the townspeople around him, then looking at Gurt and the two other Dragon Blood Warriors who had escaped death still rattled, Yang Ling let out a calm smile, summoning his entire Magical Beast Army at once.
Hordes of Evil Eyes, spiders and Chimeras, a blanket of Horned Bee Beasts and Self-destructing Bats, coupled with the Twin-legged Flying Dragons and Dark Dragons hovering low in the air…
Back then, when Yang Ling had commanded his Magical Beast Army to attack the pirates, the townspeople had been hiding in fear and had not clearly witnessed how terrifying the Magical Beast Army was. Now that they are seeing the massive Magical Beast Army up close, looking at the ferocious Twin-legged Flying Dragons and alarming Dark Dragons, all of them became dumbfounded.
“Enough, that’s enough! I represent the Silius family of Dragon Blood Warriors and welcome Your Lordship to Jaboli. We are willing to give our best effort in the plan to build a city here!” Supported by the teen girl, the white-haired old man spoke as he walked out quickly.
The old man had tears of excitement in his eyes when he saw the large group of Twin-legged Flying Dragons and ferocious Dark Dragons hovering low in the sky!
Over the millennia, they had been searching for traces of the dragon race while avoiding the prosecution of the Church. Now that he had come across such a rare opportunity, how could he bear to miss it?
Seeing that Elder Steve was incredibly agitated, frequently raising his head to look at the Flying Dragons and Dark Dragons in the sky in excitement, Gurt and the other Dragon Blood Warriors quickly understood his intentions. They announced to the public that they welcomed Yang Ling’s arrival, and approved of his plan to build a city in Jaboli.
“From today on, we will be investing a substantial amount of money and manpower into building a massive city here, as well as improving the Jaboli Harbor!” Looking at the townspeople around him who were still a little hesitant, Yang Ling paused for a moment before continuing, “All citizens of Jaboli can move to the Magical Beast Territory. The brave, undefeated soldiers of the Magical Beast Territory will protect the assets and lives of everyone!”
After successfully defeating the leader of the defense team Gurt and receiving the public support of the family of Dragon Blood Warriors, Yang Ling knew that the plan of building a city in Jaboli was already underway, with no one able to stop it anymore. As long as he relieved the last shreds of worry from the townspeople, he would be able to occupy Jaboli without shedding any blood, legitimately drawing the Amazon Forest into the Magical Beast Territory’s sphere of influence.
The world revolves around profit and interest!
As long as he gave the townspeople a beautiful ray of hope, a riskless alternative, no one would oppose the plan to build a city here.
Indeed, after hearing that they could move to the prosperous Magical Beast Territory and live there, receiving the protection of the soldiers in the Magical Beast Territory, all of the merchants and townspeople at the scene erupted into commotion, all of them agreeing to the plan to build a city in Jaboli.
To the sensitive merchants, the Magical Beast Territory undoubtedly harbored an even greater opportunity for them to earn greater amounts of crystal coins. With the protection of the Magical Beast Territory, they would no longer have to be too fearful while they were at Jaboli, never again having to worry about the pirates robbing them.
To the townspeople who were still struggling to put food on the table, the prosperous Magical Beast Territory was simply a paradise without worries. Obtaining the protection of the Magical Beast Territory meant that they did not have to hide a dagger for defensive purposes under their pillows while they slept. It also meant that they did not have to look for weeds to satisfy their hunger come winter every year.
After consoling the pale Dogman Strategist Tanzimat and instructing Ashnamov to take over the defenses of Jaboli, Yang Ling invited Elder Steve, Gurt and the rest of the Dragon Blood Warriors into the barracks to engage in a deeper discussion.
Even though the Dragon Blood Warriors had suffered a defeat in their battle against the Dark Dragon King, they still displayed their powerful abilities. The Magical Beast Territory did not lack soldiers, but it desperately needed high-level warriors; If he could obtain a few Dragon Blood Warriors, or even have the entire Silius family of Dragon Blood Warriors follow him, he would have another powerful force by his side.
After drinking a few cups of rum, the two parties started chatting with each other amicably. Soon after, Yang Ling got to know of some things rarely known to the outside world.
As it turned out, the Silius family had once flourished on the continent. When they were at their most powerful, they had over a hundred Dragon Blood Warriors, their strength unparalleled. However, while they were at their peak, they had also unintentionally made several enemies! Amongst those enemies was the influential Church.
The reason for the Dragon Blood Warrior’s strength lies in their mysterious Dragon Blood Battle Energy and powerful giant dragons. However, as the previous generations of Dragon Blood Warriors vanished, as the bloodline of the giant dragon in their bodies got thinner, a crisis happened!
The speed at which the newer generation of tribesmen cultivated the Dragon Blood Battle Energy became slower and slower, some even unable to progress after hundreds of years. At the same time, as the dragon race faded into obscurity, they realized that it got harder and harder for them to find traces of the giant dragons.
It became hard for them to cultivate the Dragon Blood Battle Energy, and they lost the assistance of the giant dragons. This way, the strength of the Silius family declined day by day. However, to them, the true crisis was only just beginning!
After confirming that the strength of the Silius family had vastly deteriorated, their enemies, both public and in the shadows, began their manic assault. The influential Church even framed, pressured and assassinated… They used every method at their disposal, prosecuting the Silius family everywhere they went, attempting to exterminate them.
Left without a choice, Elder Steve could only lead a portion of his tribespeople to the harsh Jaboli. On one hand, they were seeking refuge here, and on the other, they hoped to be able to find the powerful giant dragons within the vast Amazon Forest, so as to restore the glory of the family.
“Your Lordship, do you think… Do you think you can recommend a few giant dragons to us, or… Help us find some dragon blood?” Even though he was already old, Elder Steve still felt a little embarrassed when asking for the favor.
The dragon race was high and mighty, how would it be that easy to sign a magical contract with a giant dragon? Even obtaining a little dragon blood for his tribesmen to bathe in was incredibly difficult.
“This…” Seeing Elder Steve, Gurt and the rest looking with anticipation toward him, Yang Ling pretended to be put in a spot. He deliberated for a moment before saying slowly, “To be honest, I am not exactly on very close terms with the dragon race. It is not too much of a problem for me to introduce you to them, but as for the dragon blood…”
Seeing the ugly expression on Yang Ling’s face, Elder Steve, Gurt and the rest were still disappointed even though they had mentally prepared themselves. It was rare for them to encounter this many Flying Dragons and Dark Dragons. If they do not seize this opportunity, then perhaps all hope of the revival of their family would be lost.
Thinking about his tribespeople who had been hiding in all corners of the continent over the millennia, thinking about the family getting weaker with every generation, Elder Steve felt a wave of pain in his heart.
“Your Highness, as long as you can help us establish a connection with the dragon tribe, I, Gurt, am willing to sign a servant contract with you. I’ll promise to forever serve you as the master, never going back on my word!” After clenching his teeth, Gurt spoke as he knelt on the ground, groveling before Yang Ling.
The powerful family of the past had already slipped into decline. It was hard for their tribespeople to even cultivate the Dragon Blood Battle Energy, much less ride a giant dragon. At this rate, they might not be able to survive, much less seek revenge on the Church. For revenge, for his tribespeople, Gurt was willing to offer everything he has, even if it meant becoming a lowly servant.
“I’m sorry, but I have no shortage of servants!” After a pause, looking at the disappointed Gurt, Elder Steve and the rest, Yang Ling unveiled a map and drew a circle around the Amazon Forest, Wilderness of Siberia and Terras Forest, “In the future, all of these places would be property of the Magical Beast Territory. I do not lack powerless servants, but I welcome followers with various abilities, the more the merrier!”
Followers?
Hearing Yang Ling say this, looking at the smile on his face, Gurt, Shauna and the other Dragon Blood Warrior had a thought. After looking at each other, they pledged to become Yang Ling’s follower.
Compared to a lowly servant, not only did a follower have their freedom, they might even obtain extreme honor if they made a series of contributions to their master. In fact, they might even be granted land or status, becoming an earl.
The scale of the Magical Beast Territory was currently not large, but it possessed unimaginable potential. Even if they did not have considerations for their family, Gurt, Shauna and the rest were willing to follow such a powerful leader.
Since both sides were willing, the deal was made quickly!
After Gurt and the rest agreed to follow him, Yang Ling immediately summoned three Dark Dragons and made them into three extremely powerful Dragon Knights. In his joy, Elder Steve decided to represent the entire Silius family in pledging their loyalty toward Yang Ling, looking blankly at the Twin-legged Flying Dragon behind him.
Other than Gurt, Shauna and the third Dragon Blood Knight, there were still warriors in the family who had been unable to cultivate the Dragon Blood Battle Energy. According to the introduction of the annals from their tribe, as long as they received the recognition of the dragon tribe and sign the magical contract, then bathed in dragon blood, there would be a huge possibility that they would have the chance to break through their bottleneck. Not only would they become Dragon Knights, they would also become a powerful Dragon Blood Warrior.
After getting a simple explanation and understanding what Elder Steve was thinking, Yang Ling pretended to be hesitant on the surface, saying that he had to see if he was able to pull a team of giant dragons or Flying Dragons over from Dragon Valley, while being incredibly excited in his heart.
Even the lowest level Dragon Blood Warrior was almost at sage-level. Just how powerful would they become if they were paired with a Twin-legged Flying Dragon, or even a giant dragon?
Currently, he already had over a hundred Twin-legged Flying Dragons within the Wizard’s Pagoda Space, which means to say that he would be able to obtain over a hundred Flying Dragon Knights within a short amount of time. With such a powerful force, the strength of the Magical Beast Territory would reach an alarming stage!
If he focused his attention on taming a bunch of giant dragons and obtained a large group of Dragon Knights, then who would dare be so insolent as to cause trouble at the Magical Beast Territory after he showed them off to the entirety of the Tailun Continent?
Looking at Elder Steve staring blankly at him, Yang Ling was all smiles, full of anticipation for the future.
