Chapter 994: Ancient King, Conquest of Purgatory (II)

As the Destructive Dragon Emperor’s voice faded, a great power exploded from its body, enveloping thousands of kilometers. In an instant, the heavens shook, the earth cracked, and countless black-brown rocks blasted skyward with thunderous force. Dust churned and rose, forming a massive ring-shaped mountain range over a thousand kilometers wide.

The black mountains stood steep and towering, shrouded in clouds. Upon their ridgelines, fifteen towering platforms each ten thousand meters high emerged. Mist coiled around them, and on each stood an enormous colossal beast. Among them were the sleeping Silver Colossal Dragon, Golden-Blue Colossal Dragon, and Single-Horned Kunpeng.

At the center of the fifteen Dragon King Pillars, a broad staircase a hundred kilometers wide sloped down into the sea. There, twenty-one titan-level colossal beasts and over sixty mythical-level beasts stood distributed by strength.

At the staircase’s summit stood the strongest of them all: the Bladed King. Its body released a terrifying, ancient-titan level pressure that surpassed many dragon kings. Yet behind it, on adjacent Dragon King Pillars, stood one golden-black colossal beast radiating terrifying might, and one sleeping Silver Dragon.

Under the Dragon Emperor’s oppressive aura, it didn’t dare show the slightest trace of offense. Compared to the other colossal beasts that had joined the empire, the Bladed King, or rather, the purple single-eyed beast sealed within it, was the only one bound by a restrictive barrier. That fact alone showed how seriously the Dragon Emperor regarded it.

Below the ring-shaped mountains, millions of Longjia floated across the sea. Tens of thousands of high-level colossal beasts surged beneath the waves, including peak level 9 entities like the female orca and the Blue Giant Crab. Also present were the mermaids led by Lan Yu and Lan Ning, along with massive ancient shell-creatures hundreds to thousands of meters across, half-emerged from their open shells.

𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The air was dense with converging principles and radiant laws. Invisible energies stirred phenomena across the world, casting rainbow-hued light for tens of thousands of kilometers. The breathtaking, majestic scene stirred the hearts of all of the newly joined colossal beasts, leaving them inspired and awed.

Towering above all, surrounded by ancient-titan-level dragon kings, stood the golden-black colossal beast. Its aura overflowed with domineering power that filled heaven and earth, like an ancient king ruling over all colossal beasts.

Amid the multicolored mist and light, the golden-black colossal beast, over ten thousand meters long, stood tall upon the clouds. It looked toward the dragon kings on either side and let out a deep growl.

At present, we have completed the purge of the Chaotic Region. I now call for the second Dragon King Meeting to discuss the matter of the expedition I mentioned previously.

I come from a world known as the Blue Planet. In that world, besides mutated beasts like myself, there exists a civilization known as the human race. I once crossed paths with a new-generation human genius and signed a summoning contract for mutual aid. We’ve stayed in contact since.

Currently, multiple passages link the Blue Planet and the vast world. In the direction where humans are expanding, there exists an alien race called the Purgatory Demon Clan. That race is brutal and violent, leaving devastation wherever it passes. All lifeforms and even the natural order are corrupted and demonized. Right now, humanity is locked in battle with the Purgatory Clan and is slightly at a disadvantage. I intend to lead the empire’s army across the Chaotic Region to support them. Since this expedition is a personal matter, participation is voluntary. For those dragon kings who choose to join, I will offer generous rewards. As long as one manages to slay a demon god of the ancient titan level or above, I will assist in awakening its bloodline.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As soon as the Dragon Emperor finished speaking, the Ancient Ray-Beast, the Black Qilin, and the Gray Python could no longer suppress their energy. Their auras stirred the heavens.

The Black Qilin growled,

Thunder Fiery, do you mean it?

The Dragon Emperor responded with a growl.

Of course. I always honor my word. Once I promise something, I never go back on it.

At this, the three ancient titans turned to the edge of the Dragon King Pillars. There, on two platforms each tens of thousands of meters wide, lay the five-hundred-meter-long Deep Sea Dragon Turtle and the seven-hundred-meter-long Nine-Headed Dragon.

The three colossal beasts hadn’t forgotten how, right before the conquest of the Chaotic Region, the Dragon Emperor had helped purify the bloodlines of those two peak level 9 colossal beasts, allowing them to enter early hibernation. Now, after just over half a day-cycle, both had awakened, transformed into mythical-level colossal beasts.

Most importantly, their current auras showed that their king-level bloodlines had successfully advanced to the lord level, giving them the potential to reach the ancient titan level. In fact, ever since the Dragon Emperor returned, the three ancient titans had been quietly watching the Dragon Turtle and the Nine-Headed Dragon.

Seeing the excitement on their faces, the Ancient Magma Beast curiously growled with its nine heads,

Jormungandr, why are you all so excited? Could it be that with the king’s help in awakening our bloodlines, we can directly evolve into emperor-level beings?

Every ancient titan already had high-grade or peak lord-level bloodlines, refined and purified over time. They were kings among kings. Noticing the commotion, the Azure-White Colossal Dragon and the Time Dragon, which hadn’t witnessed the transformation of the two beasts, also looked over, equally puzzled.

The Gray Python slowly hissed,

During the conquest of the Chaotic Region, Thunder Fiery mentioned that it awakened a new ability after breaking through to the ancient titan level—one that could purify the bloodlines of other colossal beasts. At the time, Thunder Fiery tested it on Baxia and Ghidorah, both of whom had peak king-level bloodlines. As for the result...

Here, the Gray Python paused, but the other colossal beasts had already widened their eyes, staring in disbelief at the Dragon Emperor. Even the fierce Blade King beneath the Dragon King Pillars suddenly revealed a burning gaze, eyes filled with shock as it looked toward the Dragon Turtle and the Nine-Headed Dragon.

A colossal beast’s bloodline was closely tied to its strength. The stronger its power, the purer its bloodline, and vice versa. One could imagine how important bloodlines were to them.

Even the Time Dragon, the Azure-White Dragon, and other colossal beasts were visibly stirred. The Time Dragon couldn’t help but growl,

Thunder Fiery, are you saying that as long as we slay a single Purgatory demon god, you’ll help us improve our bloodlines?

Correct.

The Dragon Emperor nodded slowly. Of course, what it promised was simply to help trigger the bloodline. Whether that led to an actual breakthrough or advancement to emperor-level was beyond its control.

After all, the Dragon Turtle and the Nine-Headed Dragon had managed to evolve largely because their original strength had been too weak. As for the Time Dragon, the Magma Dragon, and the others, their bloodlines were already near emperor-level. Under such conditions, how much they could improve was something even the Dragon Emperor couldn’t guarantee.

Even so, all six ancient-titan-level dragon kings suddenly stood up.

No need to say more, Thunder Fiery. Let’s set off and wipe out those Purgatory scum.

Among these beasts, apart from the Time Dragon, none had ever encountered the Purgatory Demon Clan. They had no idea how powerful that alien race was or what level of strength their demon gods possessed, but it didn’t matter. In the face of such a tempting chance to break through their bloodline limits, even if a true spirit stood in their way, they would still charge forward. Besides, with the Dragon Emperor leading the vanguard, all they had to do was surround and attack.

It wasn’t just the ancient titans. The Longjia King and the Crystalline-Red Colossal Dragon also showed signs of restlessness, eyes burning as they looked at the Dragon Emperor.

The Dragon Emperor was quite satisfied with this outcome. Though its power had reached the true spirit level and could sweep through all demon gods below that realm, what if it got entangled with an equal-level being, like the Purgatory Primordial Ancestor?

At that point, these beasts would become an indispensable force. Among the six ancient-titan-level dragon kings, aside from the newly advanced Azure-White Colossal Dragon, the rest were already at the middle and late stages of the ancient titan level. Some were even stronger, specially the Magma Dragon, whose combat strength rivaled the peak of the ancient titan level. It wasn’t inferior to the rulers of powerful empires.

Add in the supreme-level powerhouses from the human alliance, along with Chen Chu, who was on the verge of breaking through, and the combined strength of both sides was now nearly even.

Thinking this, the Dragon Emperor let out a deep growl.

Before we depart, there are a few arrangements to settle. For this expedition, the minimum requirement is mythical level. Anyone who contributes during the expedition shall be rewarded.

It looked toward the Blade King below.

Toryad, if you can slay a demon god of equal level, I will help trigger your bloodline and promote you from Chief War General to dragon king.

A demon god, huh...

The black, ferocious colossal beast growled softly, a fierce killing intent flashing in its eyes.

The Dragon Emperor then turned to the Longjia King.

After we depart, the empire’s defenses will be thin. To guard against any incidents, one dragon king must remain behind. You—

Before it could finish, the Dragon Turtle roared loudly.

Thunder Fiery! I’m not staying behind! I want to come fight too!

And me! Ghidorah! I’m super strong now! I want to fight ten of them!

The Nine-Headed Dragon joined in frantically, terrified of being left out.

The Silver and Golden-Blue Dragons forced their eyes open and growled weakly.

And the great Saixitia... rivers of blood... of blood...

The great Thorsafi will crush everything...

Uh... the obsession.

The Dragon Emperor shook its head slightly.

After discussion and consideration, it was agreed that the Longjia King, with her consent, would stay behind to guard the Chaotic Region. All other mythical-level and above beasts would join the expedition. Those below mythical level, like the female orcas, could only watch.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Deafening cries shook the heavens. With the ten-thousand-meter-long Dragon Emperor in the lead, followed by the Ancient Ray-Beast, the Magma Dragon, and five more ancient titans, a grand army of twenty-one titan-level ray-beasts and more than sixty mythical colossal beasts set off.

Wherever they passed, heaven and earth quaked. Laws unraveled, and violent transcendent energy stirred storms and lightning. Phenomena filled the skies over ten thousand kilometers, before the army vanished deep into the Chaotic Region.

At sea, watching the colossal beasts disappear, the Blue Crab, who had originally planned to make a grand display, looked rather deflated. The black orca, Hu San, also lay weakly on the sea surface, suddenly feeling as if life held little meaning.

Seeing this, the female orca let out a soft call.

Enough. Don’t overthink it. For us, just being able to follow the king is already the greatest honor. The king’s talent is too overwhelming. So overwhelming that if we’re not careful, we’ll be left far behind. All we can do is keep improving our strength. Otherwise, one day, we may not even qualify to witness the king’s presence...