Chapter 38: Dragon Nest (3/6)
--- Chapter 38 ---
"Attention to all Dragon Nest's members."
"The Bronze Monarch was approaching the west border, and the young lord ordered everyone above the Spirit Emperor realm to gather there within 15 minutes." Xiao Chen's voice echoed throughout the mountain range, reaching every corner of the Dragon Nest.
Xiao Chen glanced at Huo Yuhao and wondered why he didn't announce this himself. He shook his head in defeat because Huo Yuhao was too hard to read. "What should we do next?" He asked him.
Huo Yuhao smiled and replied, "We wait. Bronze Monarch isn't dumb enough to attack West Border immediately because I planted land and air mines there, so moving through it without my Key Rune is a suicide move from then."
"Key Rune?" Xiao Chen frowned slightly.
"There is such a thing??"
Huo Yuhao smirked viciously and didn't answer Xiao Chen's question because Key Rune was always part of the Dragon Nest's security system. Only he and Scathach are aware of this cold mechanism because they are the ones who developed barriers around the border gate.
"Prepare yourself, Xiao Chen. After the war with the Bronze Monarch, there would be a crusade in the Dragon Nest. It is bound to happen anyway, one way or another." Huo Yuhao created a wormhole back to the Spirit Laboratory, leaving the former Blacksmith in thought about his previous statement.
"Uugh, I felt something bad was about to happen." Xiao Chen followed Huo Yuhao into his wormhole.
....
West Border, Suma's Outpost.
Scathach looked down on the swamp land before her eyes and frowned because the Bronze Monarch was not far away from it, observing Dragon Nest's border like a piece of meat. There are seven beast lords on the new continent, and each has a domain of its own.
Huo Yuhao defeated Water Behemoth, Insect Monarch, and Everlasting Bear Lord two years ago. It caused a spark on the new continent because a new competitor emerged from nowhere and possessed a third of the land. Of course, the other beast lord becomes wary of him.
Scathach leaned on the concrete pillar and commented, "Now that I think about it, Yuhao conquered Insect Monarch and Everlasting Bear Lord's domain based on their resources. Even though the area was a thousand kilometers away from the Water Behemoth's mountain range, he deliberately sparked the conflict between our conquered land and the beast lord's. And the nearest beast lord tried to take it, which led him to set a trap."
"Silver Beast King and Mountain Lion King were trapped by his scheme and ambushed by Dragon Nest's bombardment for hours, failing to realize their mistake for entering the Dragon's Nest."
"Is that a pun?" Qianye Ying'er walked into Suma's Outpost with a smile on her face. "They failed to realize their mistake for entering the Dragon Nest?"
"Teacher Scathach, you're adorable sometimes, you know."
Scathach glanced at Qianye Ying'er and saw a blonde-haired young lady standing in her white battle robe. After living in the harsh new continent and being trained by Scathach for three years, the noble girl has grown into a fine young lady.
Qianye Ying'er was about the same height as Scathach despite having a more "blessed." teenager-like body than the purple-haired god slayer. Her luscious blonde hair was braided and reached her back, adding more aesthetic to her whole appearance.
"Hmm, does it looks weird?" Qianye Ying'er tilted her head while checking her outfit. She hasn't worn her gauntlet yet because Huo Yuhao wasn't here.
Scathach shook her head and replied, "You look similar to a certain girl I know. Well, she's more innocent and less open-minded than you. No, I take that back because you're completely different than her, Ying'er."
"I don't think Jeanne would ever create a cult-." She coughed while looking away.
Qianye Ying'er stepped to Scathach merrily, and her lips curved into a gentle smile. "Teacher Scathach~! Do you want the new series of that exclusive picture?" She whispered into the god slayer's ears.
"They are on me for today~."
Scathach coughed even more, but her hand instantly stretched out to Qianye Ying'er. The blonde young lady's smile becomes a wicked grin when seeing this, placing a stack of pictures on the hand of the renowned Dragon Nest's demonic teacher.
Qianye Ying'er watched Scathach's face blush in shame and hum playfully while thinking about Huo Yuhao. She has spread her holy gospel to the Dragon Nest's members and recruited them into the cult. Even though Qianye Ying'er hasn't made any move yet, she realizes some rats are trying to claw at her lord's feet.
"Teacher, rest assured. We are still far away from divine enlightenment." Qianye Ying'er commented while teasing Scathach more by spoiling her with some spicy pictures. The blonde young lady has 90% control over the Dragon Nest's female members, so acquiring intel isn't hard for her.
Huo Yun'er arrived at the Suma's Outpost a few minutes later with an apron. After three years, her appearance has become somewhat refined, with an adult-like aura around her.
She noticed Qianye Ying'er and Scathach and asked, "Why are you blushing, Scathach?"
Scathach placed the pictures in her spatial storage and naturally replied, "Well, the air is quite hot these days."
"We are close to winter. What are you talking about?" A frown appeared on Huo Yun'er face. She suspiciously stared at Qianye Ying'er, but the young fanatic was only raising her hands cluelessly.
"Whatever, just give me the usual goods, Ying'er."
Hearing this, Qianye Ying'er nodded and threw a spatial ring to Huo Yun'er. "Hehe~! Hao'er~." Huo Yun'er peeked into the storage and giggled happily.
'This woman...' Scathach was speechless.
"Oh??"
Qianye Ying'er calmly glanced at the West Border and saw Dragon Nest's members gathered above the wall. They are staring at the swamp and preparing themselves for the incoming battle. The only person left was Huo Yuhao.
"He's here." Scathach suddenly declared and returned to her usual self.
Everyone looked up and saw a blue-haired teenager with six mechanical arms around him. He wore a tight battle suit that showed his refined muscle and a white mask that hung on the side of his face.
He opened his mouth and declared, "I'll be short and straightforward. We'll show the Bronze Monarch our Dragon Nest's power and conquer his land."
"Wear your armor and raise your weapon. It's going to be Dragon Nest's first fight."
"This is not the war I wanted. We are here to massacre everything on our path. No Exception!"
[Opening Status...]
[Name: Huo Yuhao]
[Age: 9]
[Race: High Human]
[Sub-Races: True Dragon(+), White Tiger(+)]
[Class: Assassin, Avenger, Paladin, Archer]
[Cultivation Realm: Level 50]
[Martial Soul: Chaotic Purgatory Dragon(3+), The Eyes of the Lord(+), Chains of Heaven(4+)]
[Skills: Craftsman, Chef, Alchemist, Blacksmith, Rune Master]
[Extra Skill: Overclock, Dice]
[Techniques: Haki(+), Penetrating Fist, Extreme Lightning Mirage, Four Season Saber Technique, Universal Breathing Technique, Weapon Mastery, Martial Art Mastery]
[Equipment: Eas(59), Baruka's Dagger(A), Failure(S+), White Ogre Mask, Heavenly Soap]
[Upgrading Tickets: Iron(111), Bronze(23), Silver(2), Gold(20)]
Huo Yuhao placed the White Ogre Mask on his face and called Failure in his hand. He created a shield, mace, and bow with Eas's copies and heard Evo's voice in his head.
[Avenger Class was in effect]
[Paladin Class was in effect]
[Archer Class was in effect]
"And the last one." He equipped Baruka's Dagger and heard the last notice from Evo.
[Assassin Class was in effect]
[All attribute has increased by 400%]
[You have met all the requirements and unlocked All Class-Related Skills]
Huo Yuhao closed his eyes and felt a rush of information in his head. It took him a few minutes to soothe his spiritual sea from the enormous knowledge of four classes combined. He looked down on his subordinate and lifted Failure, showing everyone the shark-like greatsword.
"Everyone, active your martial soul!"
BOOM!
At this very moment, the Dragon Nest's West Border exploded with brilliant color as over 300 Spirit Saints summoned their martial souls. 50 Spirit Douluo illuminated the area, and 7 Title Douluo floated beside Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao used Demonic Changes and made his muscles swell a little. He summoned Chains of Heaven with some golden portal appearing around him. The Eyes of the Lord glowed under the menacing blue sky, releasing intense spiritual pressure.
"Universal Breathing Technique." Huo Yuhao made Spirit Circuits triggered with intense golden light, and a united sword mark appeared on the back of his right hand.
"The Greatest Monster..."
"Tyrant."
"Young lord."
"Dragon Nest's Monarch."
"True Dragon King."
"Blue Genesis."
"My Disciple."
"Yuhao."
"Hao'er..."
Huo Yuhao's spirit ring brightened the swamp land with crimson light. He heard everyone's voice and smiled because his subordinates and companions had been on his side for three years. However, this is not his final form.
"This is not the end." He whispered while activating Naga's Martial soul and summoning three purple gold spirit rings, making everyone shiver out of instinct.
"Naga..."
"This is the second time." A comfortable burning sensation spread from Huo Yuhao's heart, rising to his throat like a volcanic blast.
ROAR!
BOOM!
A piercing dragon roar escaped Huo Yuhao's mouth and made the whole continent tremble violently, creating thunderous clouds in the sky.
Huo Yuhao pointed the greatsword at the Swamp Land and indifferently ordered everyone, "DRAGON NEST!"
"DESTROY THEM ALL!"
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