"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"..."
"Seconded..."
Following the Supreme High Priest's words, the High Priests present ceased their discussions.
The Supreme High Priest's pure white tall hat swayed slightly as he looked towards High Priest of Water, Xieding, who was presiding over the meeting.
He faintly detected the hesitation in the other party's final words.
"What is it, Xieding? Is there anything else to add?" the Supreme High Priest asked calmly.
"Nothing," High Priest of Water, Xieding, shook his head, a barely perceptible flicker of hesitation crossing his sallow, gaunt face.
He actually had a piece of information about the "Integration Potion" in his hand, but he felt it wasn't suitable to bring it out now.
The "Integration Potion" was of great importance.
He had not had any contact with the young man who had refined this potion, so he knew nothing about his personality, thoughts, or other aspects.
High Priest of Water, Xieding, felt that it would not be too late to bring out this information after the young man arrived in the Theocracy. Perhaps he could even judge some things from the other party's reaction.
Bringing it up in the meeting now would only add to useless arguments.
Suppressing the thoughts in his heart.
High Priest of Water, Xieding, continued calmly with the next agenda item: "According to the current information, the 'Free Will' team is staying in the Abelion Hills. We need to dispatch personnel to the hills."
"Does anyone have any suitable personnel recommendations?"
Among the High Priests present, some also noticed High Priest of Water, Xieding's abnormality, but had no intention of asking.
Since he didn't mention it, High Priest of Water, Xieding, naturally had his own considerations. This group of old fellows present all trusted his judgment.
"Currently, the only ones who have had contact with 'Free Will' are the [Sunlight Scripture] team and Clementine."
"No, they caused significant losses to the country. If they accept such an important task again, what if something goes wrong..."
"It's not impossible."
"Contacting familiar people makes it easier to bridge the distance. After all, both sides have experienced the disaster caused by the undead together."
"To atone for their mistakes, the new captain of the [Sunlight Scripture] should fully complete this task, and it can also test their ability."
"Clementine will be used as a non-essential last resort."
"..."
...
Mid-Wind Moon, May 1st.
Seven days had passed since the last time he leveled up [Holy Lord] and [Fallen Lord] to max level.
It had also been almost a month since the end of the Hills incident.
Deep in the southern mountain range of the hills.
A massive golden dragon lay on the ground, its dragon might constantly being released, causing not even a single insect chirp to be heard in the entire deep valley, making it eerily quiet.
Tang Zheng stood beside the golden dragon, constantly researching the dragon's body, his eyes covered by a faint blue magical light, observing carefully.
"It's getting more and more interesting."
Tang Zheng murmured softly, occasionally observing some detailed scales on the dragon's body, and even swinging a magical greatsword to cut the dragon's body, creating some wounds for observation.
After observing some details.
Tang Zheng thought for a while, raised his arm, and waved it towards the empty space beside him.
In an instant.
A dragon corpse of similar size appeared in the empty space next to him. This was the corpse of the ancient fire dragon he had killed earlier.
Tang Zheng observed this fire dragon's corpse as well, comparing it with the golden dragon's body.
"Based solely on the comparison results, the two are exactly the same."
"After the Dragonoid Ladon transforms, there seems to be no difference from a real dragon. This is not an ordinary transformation at all, but rather it seems like he is inherently a dragon, just returning to his original form."
Tang Zheng reached out and pressed on the ancient red dragon's corpse, thinking while his mind moved, and he put it back into his item box.
He himself possessed magic that could transform into other beasts or monsters, which was the Wild Shape of the [Forest Priest].
However, although this transformation was similar in appearance and possessed some abilities of the transformed monster or beast, the essence of the caster did not change.
"It's a bit similar to 'Wild Shape', no, it should be a more advanced technique."
Tang Zheng pondered.
The prerequisite for using a technique like "Wild Shape" was that the caster had to be a faith-based magic caster, while the Dragonoid Ladon's profession build was entirely [Monk].
"This [Heart of the True Dragon King] can be considered an alchemical magic item."
"Seriously."
"Based solely on the results, the transformation effect was perfect. Why did the Eight Greed Kings and the Dragonoid Radon consider this a failed experiment?"
"Just because they couldn't become stronger?"
Tang Zheng shook his head.
The goal of the Eight Greed Kings was to obtain the power of 「Primal Magic」 by studying the corpses of True Dragon Lords.
As for the Dragonoid Radon, he wanted to become stronger. Neither side achieved their ultimate goal, so it could indeed be considered a failure.
"The situation with the Dragonoid Radon is somewhat similar to the Green Leaf Witch."
"One got stuck at level 50 after transforming with the heart of a True Dragon Lord, while the other got stuck at level 28 with the power of the Forest Sage King."
Tang Zheng chuckled mockingly, then his eyes suddenly widened as he thought of something.
The levels 28 and 50.
For the races of the New World, these were bottlenecks of different difficulties, especially level 50. Even for dragons, it seemed to be a realm difficult to surpass!
Dragons had a total of 6 racial levels!
Infant 10Lv, Juvenile 10Lv, Youth 10Lv, Elder 10Lv, Ancient 5Lv, Primeval 5Lv.
Just the racial levels alone reached level 50. Calculating according to the corresponding professions, four of the six racial levels were intermediate professions, and two were high-level professions.
With this level of racial and professional structure alone, it's no wonder dragons were the most powerful race in the New World!
"So even among dragons, only a very small number could break through level 50 and possess the title of 'Dragon Lord'."
"Whether it's the Ancient Fire Dragon, the Frost Dragon Lord, or even the Dragon Lord councilors of the Council State, their levels are all below 50."
Thinking this, Tang Zheng suddenly felt that, apart from the 「Player」s, the situation where the Dragonoid Radon couldn't break through level 50 was quite normal.
"For a Dragon Lord to master 「Primal Magic」, the most basic condition is to exceed level 50, and then consider professions and so on."
"Speaking of which, what kind of professions would these Dragon Lords gain by breaking through their racial level cap of 50 on their own?"
This question suddenly popped into Tang Zheng's mind, and then he shook his head, temporarily pushing this meaningless question to the back of his mind.
"The next experiment—"
Tang Zheng's gaze fell on the golden giant dragon: "Undo the transformation."
"Roar."
The golden giant dragon let out a low roar, and its entire body began to visibly shrink, returning to its dragonoid form within a few breaths.
He calmly walked in front of the other party.
Tang Zheng swung his palm, hitting the Dragonoid Radon heavily on the back of the neck, knocking him unconscious.
"Swish!"
He swung the magic greatsword at the other party's chest.
Crack—hiss!
The scales on the chest were easily cut open, and blood sprayed out from the chest.
The intense pain caused the Dragonoid Radon to let out a pained groan uncontrollably, even while unconscious.
Looking at the constantly bleeding wound.
Tang Zheng skillfully took out two bottles of regeneration potion, one he stuffed into the other party's mouth, and the other he inserted into the other party's opened chest.
The Dragonoid Radon's physique was already strong, and even with his chest cut open, it wasn't enough to endanger his life. The 「Regeneration Potion」 was mainly to prevent excessive blood loss.
Looking at the heart in the opened chest, which was covered with silver spiderweb-like patterns and had molten gold-like magical symbols flowing on its surface.
Tang Zheng expressionlessly extended his hand, reached into the other party's chest, and gently grasped this heart.
"Hmmph—"
The Dragonoid Radon's body twitched a few times uncontrollably.
"Time 1 minute, conducting the 12th experiment."
Tang Zheng pressed the pocket watch hanging on his wrist, while his other hand carefully held the peculiar heart that was still beating.
He injected a trace of magic power.
With a "thump".
The heart beat strongly.
"Propelling it with magic power alone has no effect, and I also feel an extremely strong energy that repels magic power."
"Since it's repelling..."
This result had been tested several times and was basically confirmed. He planned to adopt a new method today. He reached out into the void with his other hand.
「Integration Potion」 appeared in his hand. He opened the stopper of the potion bottle with one hand.
Tang Zheng picked up the potion and prepared to pour it into his own mouth, but stopped the next moment. After thinking, he poured the 「Integration Potion」 into the Dragonoid Radon's mouth.
Continue to inject magic power!
The Heart of the True Dragon King suddenly released a surge of power.
Buzz—
A faint golden light enveloped both Tang Zheng and the Dragonkin Ladon.
Tang Zheng's pupils constricted sharply.
"Roar!"
The massive figure of the golden giant dragon reappeared, letting out a terrifying roar where it stood, while Tang Zheng vanished along with it.
...
Abreion Hills.
Enri rode on the back of the Evil Spirit Hound, galloping across the desolate wilderness.
Following Go Gin and the 'Beast General' Hekkeran for this period, clearing out the remaining undead in the hills, had taught her many things.
"Little Black, the demi-humans reported that someone is looking for Captain-sama. I wonder who it is."
Enri half-lay on the Evil Spirit Hound's back, one hand gripping the bone chain tightly, the other gently stroking the hound's neck, muttering softly:
"I haven't seen Captain-sama in a long time either. I wonder what Captain-sama is busy with."
"It must be a new potion, right? Captain-sama really likes researching potions."
"Owooh." The Evil Spirit Hound let out a low growl in response.
The black figure ran through the desolate hills, reaching the outskirts. Soon, Enri saw several humans confronting a demi-human squad not far away.
Clementine, draped in a black hooded cloak, stood with her arms crossed, looking bored. She scanned the demi-humans staring intently at them not far away, a dangerous glint flickering in the depths of her eyes.
What are they plotting?
An annoying uncertain situation.
A hint of annoyance flashed across Clementine's face. She had been prepared to completely defect at any time during this period.
However, the mysterious red-robed mage who killed the leader had remained silent, which was not necessarily a good thing.
The other party held information about her collusion with Zuranon. Not using it now, on the contrary, suggested that the other party might be plotting something dangerous.
"Lady Clementine, our purpose this time is to 'invite'. Before the final outcome is certain, please maintain restraint."
A tall, middle-aged man with silver hair, wearing the uniform of a Sunlight Scripture captain, dressed in black with a short silver cape, spoke softly and gently.
This person was the new captain of the Sunlight Scripture, Ian, possessing the strength of a commander.
He had heard that Clementine had some personality issues. This was, after all, his first mission as captain.
"Heh, you're as long-winded as Nigun was." A dangerous look appeared in Clementine's purple pupils, her tone full of impatience.
Captain Ian gave a wry smile.
Thump!
Thump—
The sound of rapid running approached both sides.
Enri rode the Evil Spirit Hound from a distance. After a brief negotiation with the demi-human squad, she easily arrived before Clementine and the others.
"Is that Clementine?"
Enri's eyes immediately fell on Clementine's familiar face. She had a deep impression of this woman who had clashed with Captain-sama.
She nimbly dismounted from the Evil Spirit Hound.
Enri raised a hand to tuck her chestnut-brown hair behind her ear. There were faint, clear muscle lines on her arms as she strode forward.
"Are you from the Slane Theocracy?" Enri asked uncertainly.
"Hello, Enri. I am Ian, the captain of the Sunlight Scripture."
Captain Ian's face showed a warm and bright smile as he stepped forward to introduce himself first, while also observing the powerful young girl before him, who was rumored to have killed a Soul Eater with a single sword strike.
Hmm?
Completely different from the image I had in my mind before.
I wonder if it's an illusion?
Captain Ian felt that the Enri before him seemed very weak, or perhaps the rumors were wrong.
"Ah, I remember the previous captain was Mr. Nigun." Enri was a little surprised upon hearing the introduction. "Could it be..."
"Captain Nigun was seriously injured and is currently recuperating, so I have taken over as the new captain."
Ian explained simply. After all, he couldn't say that the original captain was removed from his position due to a serious mistake.
"I see." Enri felt a little embarrassed. Due to rushing here and the hot weather, sweat dripped down her cheeks onto her collarbone:
"I'm not sure about the whereabouts of our Captain-sama at the moment."
"Lord Tang is not in the hills?" Captain Ian was taken aback.
If Lord Tang was not in the hills, things would become troublesome, and the mission might not be completed in a short time.
"No, it's not that. Our Captain-sama likes to research various potions, and the hills are so large, it's difficult to find Captain-sama immediately." Enri explained.
"We have important matters and wish to see Lord Tang." Captain Ian felt relieved inside and spoke softly with a smile.
"In that case, I'll take you to Miss Green Leaf first, and then we can find a way to notify Captain-sama." Enri became serious upon hearing that it was important.
Clementine stood silently to the side, observing Enri, and finally pursed her lips.
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