Chapter 572: Chapter 453: Spare No Expense
However, this time, Long Yi did not come away empty-handed. The most important gain was the knowledge from different worlds. Apart from that, he acquired a piece of Scout armor in his private space. The material was like metal but was not metal. Surprisingly, this substance exhibited signs of biological activity.
Based on the knowledge pillaged from the Scout, this material was transformed from crystal. It was lightweight yet possessed an extremely high strength.
At that time, Long Yi was in his Fine Gold avatar, so the armor seemed small but, seen from his usual body size now, the armor was sufficiently large.
Long Yi attempted to understand the composition of this thing and tried to figure out how to employ it more broadly.
At this time, representatives from the five dragon knight regiments arrived. And the representative was none other than the third dragon knight regiment’s Group leader, Fan Sen.
Long Yi had always respected the old group leader who had discovered his potential. Although Fan Sen had lost his strength, he was leading the legion in battle with excellent command skills. No matter what plan he developed, he would always be present on the battlefield to watch the execution of his plan. His purpose was simple, to convey to every soldier that he had full confidence in his plan!
Actually, Long Yi and Fan Sen didn’t interact much. Although Long Yi was a nominally an old member of the Third Legion, he had only stayed in the Third Legion for a few days. However, clearly the five legion commanders could not find a more suitable person.
This was not the first time Fan Sen had come to Long Yi’s legion camp. Long Yi often wasn’t there, so, except for Wesley and cook Mosquito who were spread throughout the legion, there was no fourth man seen. It was fortunate for the three lads. It was said that the Mosquito was hotly chatting with several Dandis at the same time, very likely to spark some romance. Of course, this was not something Fan Sen worried about.
This time, Fan Sen was asking for a favor.
The White Dragon Empire and the Black Dragon Empire were in a state of complete hostility, and a big battle would inevitably break out between the two countries. The Black Dragon Empire appeared to be using every means at their disposal, but why was the White Dragon Empire still hesitating with various concerns?
Although they won the last battle, it wasn’t a satisfying victory. Especially the performance of the White Dragon Knights, which was quite good, but compared to the huge perceived intimidation of the Black Dragon Knights, the performance of the knights was far less formidable. Particularly later, as the Black Dragon Knights became Dragon Warriors, these monsters caused the White Dragon Knights to be thrown into disarray.
This was enough to prove that there was a significant gap in power between the Dragon Knights on both sides.
The training of the White Dragon Knights was already very intensive and they were no worse than the opponents in terms of will and morale. So, the ultimate gap came from themselves.
Once, Long Yi had narrowed the gap between the two sides, but this was clearly not satisfying enough for the Dragon Knights now.
It is challenging to take the first step in this matter, but with some experience, there is less resistance.
However, Fan Sen was unsure if his reputation would be of any help.
At the time, Long Yi just returned and happened to meet Fan Sen at the entrance of the camp, accompanied by Ya Han and Bereet.
"Huh? Old man, why did you come here alone without bringing your Dragon Knights to train?" Long Yi noticed Fan Sen from a distance and greeted him.
"Well, these lads have trained too hard recently; I couldn’t bear to see it and gave them a day off to rest." Fan Sen said.
"Ha ha, a combination of work and rest is good. The brothers are desperate enough on normal days. If they train till they are hurt, that would be a loss for the empire," Long Yi said as he walked into the camp with the three. Ai Lin came out early, and Little Zi promptly sent out several avatars to prepare tea and snacks.
"But judging from your expression, you didn’t come to visit me for leisure, right?" Long Yi asked.
"Hmm..." Fan Sen heaved a deep sigh.
"Why? Is someone plotting a rebellion?" Long Yi asked.
"Impossible!" Ya Han exclaimed with wide eyes. He couldn’t vouch for other legions, but the Third Legion was a true Iron Blood legion, utterly loyal to the White Dragon Empire. If anyone were to revolt, it would definitely not be the Third Legion.
"Then what are you worrying about?" Long Yi was perplexed.
"This..." Ya Han scratched his dragon horns on his head and looked at Bereet next to him. Bereet glared at him, then turned her head to look at Fan Sen, who sat center stage.
"I’ll speak." Fan Sen said helplessly, "What I say now not only represents the Third Legion but also the Dragon Knights of all five legions. We hope that you can make our Dragon Knights as powerful as the Dragon Warriors in the Black Dragon Empire."
Long Yi nodded, waited for Fan Sen to continue, and Fan Sen also looked at Long Yi.
"That’s it?" Long Yi broke the silence.
"That’s it." Fan Sen confirmed.
"Just this?"
"Yes, just this."
"My Lord, I thought it was some significant issue happening, seeing all three of you so tense." Long Yi smirked, "This is quite normal, isn’t there anything to be ashamed of?"
However, Fan Sen shook his head: "As warriors, if we can’t defeat our enemies, we shouldn’t be seeking help from others instead of finding problems in our training. This really..."
"No, you’re mistaken." Long Yi interrupted Fan Sen, "We are not gentlemen; we are warriors. And as a warrior, using every possible method to become stronger, is what a warrior should do. It’s just like choosing between a wooden stick and a Dragon-slaying sword for a battle. Personally, I wouldn’t choose a wooden stick."
Fan Sen nodded. Although he was somewhat unwilling to admit it, what Long Yi said was undoubtedly correct. The battlefield is a place where heroes are defined by life and death,
"So, do you brothers have any demands?" Long Yi was not quite prepared for the White Dragon Knights to actively seek strength. However, he had been preparing to get stronger and was eager to hear the Dragon Knights’ demands.
"Actually, we don’t have much to ask for. Basically, as long as we can beat the Black Dragon Knights, that’s enough," Fan Sen said.
"Your requirement is a bit broad." Long Yi laughed, and at the same time picked up an exquisite teapot, filling Fan Sen’s cup with tea. "This requirement has no difference from ’let us defeat the Black Dragon Empire’."
"Haha, I know, but that’s what the other four group leaders told me," Fan Sen also laughed. "However, they added one more sentence. ’Become stronger, at all costs.’"
Upon hearing these words, Long Yi understood. These warriors, in order to win, have cast everything else aside!
"Actually, I’ve been prepared all along," Long Yi said.
Long Yi’s answer was affirmative, but not now. Because the first incomplete version of Dragon Blood Reincarnation’s effect has not fully merged yet, if he immediately embarked on making further changes, it would inevitably put a burden on the Dragon Knights’ bodies.
The Crystal Core Research Institute began developing devices to enhance the combat power of Dragon Knights immediately after the first battle defeat. This device can help the Dragon Knights achieve part of the Dragon Breath Reincarnation’s effect without any side effects. But as Long Yi’s Dragon Knight enhancement plan progressed, this device was put on hold. Now, Long Yi needs the help of this device. Although the device itself does not bring about stronger changes, it can accelerate the fusion of the effect of Dragon Blood Reincarnation for Dragon Knights.
However, he does not intend to turn these Dragon Knights into Dragon Warriors like those in the Black Dragon Empire. Blindly following the trend is not feasible; Long Yi has another plan in mind. The best way to win in battle is to have firepower suppression. In the last battle, the Black Dragon Empire dispatched Crystal Beasts. Those Crystal Wolves have a rather ferocious instinct to slaughter. Since the Black Dragon Empire could create Crystal Wolves, they certainly could also create flying Crystal Beasts. The superior position of the Dragon Knights may not be challenged, but the skies will undoubtedly become more bustling due to the entry of more aerial units. Long Yi needs to enhance the endurance of White Dragon Knights and also make changes to the dragons.
The kind of change that depends on the progress of Madam Nor from the Imperial Biological Research Institute.
At this moment,
Outer Sea.
Dragon Island.
Dragon Clan Council.
In the spacious Dragon Clan Council, every seat was filled. Today’s agenda is a proposal for intervention in the Human Realm, jointly proposed by three councilors.
Chairman Gulelie and Chairman Asus stood in the center, listening to each councilor’s opinion.
At this moment, one of the councilors who proposed the proposal was reporting.
"According to our long-term observation, the combat power level of the White Dragon Empire and the Black Dragon Empire has far exceeded the boundary line. The Black Dragon Empire modifies a large number of Black Dragons to give them greater stamina; they also use the power of the Black Dragon to transform a large number of Dragon Knights into Dragon Warriors; moreover, they have received combat power assistance from the Eternal Emperor Rongka of Hell; they even use the Crystal Core to transform beasts into their killing machines."
"The situation in the White Dragon Empire is similarly alarming. With Long Yi’s assistance, the White Dragon Empire has produced a great many battle armors initially created by Giants for humans; Long Yi, using special methods, has turned all the Dragon Clans in the territory into sub-species of White Dragon, and also transformed all Dragon Knights into super Dragon Knights with the power of the White Dragon; we also have evidence that Long Yi has connections with Crystal Demons; Long Yi has a close relationship with the Princess of the Celestial Clan."
"In view of this, we believe that whether the White Dragon Empire or the Black Dragon Empire eventually defeats the other, the world will rapidly move towards unification. After that, there will be no place for the Dragon Clan to exhibit its skills, and we will never be able to recover the lost power. Therefore, we ask the council to intervene in the affairs of the White Dragon Empire and the Black Dragon Empire as soon as possible."
The councilor finished speaking, and the scene immediately echoed with heated discussions. Most of them indicated agreement, but a part also expressed opposition. Overall, those who agreed formed the majority.
"I agree."
Chairman Gulelie suddenly spoke. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)
