Chapter 694: Chapter 341: The Silent Crucible (Part 2)
"Huff."
Li Ang’s body also went limp, standing only with the support of his Magic Staff.
It had been a long time since he participated in such a battle. Even with the Treasure Staff as an Energy Source, repeatedly mobilizing Magic Power for Casting put considerable stress on his energy.
But the effort and sacrifice were worth it; the results were right in front of him.
The road blocked by the last group of Furnace Guards was now open. This was the back of the giant mechanical sphere, and ahead, he could directly see a high platform fitted with complex operational devices, along with a seat that could rise and fall via connected tracks, indicating that this was the control center of the Mechanical Creation Furnace.
Li Ang looked around at the people surrounding him; many of the Order Knights were also collapsed on the ground, taking out their provided Healing Items to mend wounds and restore energy.
Melegon was calming his Falcon; this beast, along with the Griffins of the other two riders, had several feathers singed by flames, and in some places, the scorched skin and flesh could be seen.
This time, they were a great help. One must admit, ever since meeting Elaphia and even in this instance, the Order Knights have always been one of the best allies. They are well-trained and highly efficient in executing the commander’s intent, never wasting the efforts of the Assistant. Normal Celestial Groups cannot operate as efficiently.
After all, this is a world with Transcendent Power. Even if individuals cannot be overwhelmingly powerful all on their own, the strong tend to be quite self-centered. To put it nicely, they’re proud; to put it bluntly, they’re arrogant, and fighting each own’s battle is more common here.
On the other side, in the Star Flower Travel Corps, Farina’s battle was mainly accomplished by the Demon Dragon. However, in the second battle yesterday, she exerted all her strength, and today she didn’t seem in good shape. So, Li Ang asked her to use the Dragon Summoner’s Support Ability to aid Anna and Leviathan.
To keep up with the fight here, the three Little Dragons and Anna, who had just gained human form, also gave their all. The trio’s new Equipment was slightly damaged, though it could be easily repaired afterward.
Besides reliable Equipment, they were under the care of Li Ang, Farina, and Xiaomo, so they didn’t sustain any injuries; however, they were evidently exhausted.
Zoe was laying on the ground, breathing heavily without any concern for her image. The ground’s heat transmitted through her Light Armor to her skin, forcing her to jump up due to the burn. Seeing this, Anna laid a layer of Earth Rock across the ground, allowing the "Divine Child" she served to rest.
Dorothy seemed in the best condition of everyone present, even compared to those in the Excellence Realm. This wasn’t because she didn’t exert effort, but rather because the recovery effect of the Demon-Born Flower was too strong.
Upon reaching the center of the furnace, she primarily released newly born Flame Flower Vines there, thriving in such an environment where they were like Fish in water. The Magic Power they absorbed could even nourish the Half Elf. Although her fair skin showed a blush due to the high temperature, it looked vibrant.
The new Demon Flower bloomed with orange-red blossoms, with petals even in a state of smoldering, emitting a ring of sparks. Li Ang once again marveled at the absurdity of these Magic Dimension Plants.
Among the three, ALulu was in the worst condition.
Xiaoniu’s physique innately required much cooling, and coupled with her constant shielding during defense, her amount of sweat was immense. The space made it hard for her to properly cool down, and even with Meimei occasionally sending her a water flow, it wasn’t enough.
The old sweat hadn’t dried into salt marks before being rinsed away by new sweat. By now, she looked like someone who just got pulled from Water, her eyelids hard to lift as she nearly collapsed from exhaustion.
Xiaomo, also worn out from repeatedly utilizing her Talent Ability, didn’t immediately come to speak with Li Ang but chose to catch her breath at the side.
Meimei mainly focused on maintaining the Ocean Bubble to ensure the fighters had the protection of the Water Element, so she was naturally not the least bit relaxed.
She and Meluna’s Torrential Sword Realm had been arranged by Li Ang as a fixed "Damage Reduction Chain," specially deployed to block the Domain during the Furnace Flame Jet in the Mechanical Creation Furnace.
Fortunately, Meluna was as robust as a Beast, and she was the second to have preserved her condition best after Dorothy.
Li Ang, it’s so hot.
Leviathan whimpered in the Mind Link, landing on Li Ang’s head, unable to even wet his hair with the Water she carried. The painstaking Little Dragon expressed a yearning for cool Water.
I’ll think of something.
Li Ang was just about to cast when he saw Akuya walk up to him.
"Lord Water Dragon."
Upon seeing the dreamlike display of the Water Dragon’s incarnation yesterday, Li Ang had grown quite respectful towards her—more so, in fact.
This couldn’t help but lead him to wonder: Could it be that as the Water Pillar that supports the world, the Dragon form of the Water Dragon and the Elements are fundamentally tied to the world’s state?
Why is the Water Dragon a giant jellyfish? Jellyfish are ancient aquatic creatures with high Water content, a strong demand for Water quality and environment, and are also fierce predators. Perhaps this form reflects the Water Dragon’s ancient meaning, existing since the world’s inception, and its power on par with that of the Dragon Ancestor, alongside its dependence on Water.
And her playful stance in this world, if stripped of irreverent interpretations and analyzed seriously, could be seen as a sign of love for humanity and the Nebis World.
Because Water sustains life across the whole world, indicating that she also cherishes all life in this world.
So, could it be that she doesn’t usually showcase her combat abilities because her power leans more towards sustaining life, i.e., of the healing variety?
