Chapter 170 The Broken Road to Legend

"What did you say? All the people we sent were killed?!"

Crescent City.

In the territory of the Undead.

The old undead man soon received the news from the Death Forest. His face was terribly gloomy and a little bit unbelievable.

"It's absolutely true. We were watching from a distance at the time. In just a moment, they and the skeleton army they brought with them were completely wiped out. Not a single one was left alive!"

The voices of the undead scouts who came to report were trembling.

The other person's pupils bulged and he danced with joy.

"It's a dragon! A dragon that can use lightning! I can see it clearly!"

no way.

The scene was so shocking that they haven't reacted yet, and the horrifying scene is still echoing in their minds.

Seeing this, the old undead man and the lich C'thul knew that they were not lying.

However, this news was too unbelievable for them, and their eyes became gloomy.

"The Thunder Dragon, wasn't the one you mentioned before the Fire Dragon? Could it be the second one?"

"To be able to kill so many level 5 undead in one strike, you must have reached level 6 at least, right?"

The two looked at each other and could see the solemnity in each other's eyes.

If it was just a sixth-level one, they would still be confident of taking down this city that was said to be built in the Death Forest.

But if there are two level six warriors over there, then we have to reconsider the plan. At least we cannot continue to lose manpower before the reinforcements arrive.

Although the old man is not afraid of two sixth-level people, if he were to face them, he could only ensure that he would retreat safely. This would instead give other forces an opportunity to take advantage, which would be very detrimental to their ability to gain a foothold here.

"How about we temporarily stop exploring the Death Forest and wait for the other level six warriors to arrive?" Kelsu asked hesitantly.

"That's all we can do now."

The old man didn't worry too much.

After all, the dragon clan was basically extinct three hundred years ago, and even if there were some that survived, there wouldn't be that many.

As long as it is not level six, it poses no threat to him.

He basically has an understanding of the strength of this black soil, so where did he get so many sixth-level ones?

And they are an extremely rare species of dragons.

and so.

The news that came back did not have much impact on them. After sending people to inquire about the news of other forces, they continued to gather outsiders from all over.

In contrast.

Instead, there was a lively conversation in the canyon.

The news that a sixth-level dragon appeared in the Death Forest and was suspected of building a city quickly spread among the crowd.

"Did I hear correctly? Is there really a city in the Death Forest?"

"Could it be that what those two succubi said before was true?"

"A sixth-level dragon has appeared, how could it be fake?"

"Could it be that those giant dragons are trying to trick us into coming over to serve as their food?"

"I don't know what happened to the group of people who went there before."

"Need I ask? It's probably already turned into excrement."

"I won't go there even if you kill me."

There was a lot of discussion among the crowd. The death of the fifth-level necromancer did not cause much commotion. After all, people died every day on this black soil.
What concerned them most was the appearance of a sixth-order dragon and the news of a city appearing in the Death Forest.

Some people speculated that the dragons and demons had joined forces to trick them into being eaten.

Some people believe that there are a large number of meteorites in the forest, and the demons want to use their power to clear out the black beasts in it and then seize the meteorites.

There are all kinds of opinions, but few people are willing to take the risk.

Even those who said there was a city in the Death Forest were believed to have been bewitched by a succubus who wanted to trick them into dying. The old man was very evil.

but.

Even so.

There are still a very small number of people who are moved.

They can barely survive here, so why would they even consider whether it's true or not?
Moreover, major forces have recently recovered a lot of meteorites from outside.

This should have been a good thing for land expansion and increased food production, but the price of food has become more and more expensive, and even some adventure teams with weaker strength can hardly support it.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally decided to take the risk and rush to the Death Forest to see the situation.

Even if I get eaten by a dragon, it is better than staying here and waiting to die.

"I am dying of laughter. Is there really someone who wants to die there?"

"If I stay here, I can at least do some hard labor in exchange for some food, but if I go over there, it may not be the same."

"Don't they know what the Forest of Death is?"

"I think they are just desperate."

"It's hard to persuade the damned with good words. If they want to die, then let them go."

Looking at the several waves of people leaving the city, there was a lot of discussion in the canyon, with mocking expressions on their faces, and some people kept shaking their heads, as if they were looking at a group of corpses going away.

Separated by a wall.

But it's like a natural chasm.

……

the other side.

In the forest of death.

The appearance of the giant dragon tribe also caused quite a stir here.

Especially after seeing the hundreds of huge creatures, everyone was shocked.

At first, they thought it was just a new thunder dragon.

But with the return of the entire dragon clan, hovering over the Death Forest, they were completely stunned and dared not even breathe.

"Giant dragons, lots of them, and more than one level six dragon!"

"Didn't they say that the dragon clan has long been on the verge of extinction?!"

Not to mention ordinary residents, even Brent and the demons were looking at the scene in shock, guessing the origin of these giant dragons.

To know.

As the dragon race at the top of the food chain, their combat power is definitely the best among the same level. But at the same time, they are also the most arrogant race, and they simply disdain to associate with other races.

What on earth is the reason that so many giant dragons appear in the Death Forest and seem to be protecting this place?

"Could it be... that adult?"

Losa smacked his lips, a look of disbelief on his face.

"That adult? Who?"

Brent and the others, who didn't understand the situation, looked over.

"Don't you know?" Lothar seemed a little confused. "It's Lord Rhodes, the one who founded this city."

"The man who founded this city?"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. It was the first time they heard information about the founder of this city.

Out of curiosity, Brent quickly asked, "Is the Lord Rhodes you mentioned with the War Tree and the Fire Dragon?"

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. Those two were just following Lord Rhodes' orders, as were the elves. So I guess he brought these dragons here."

hiss--

Hearing Losa's words, everyone gasped.

Those two powerful sixth-level ones were just following orders?

how can that be!

"Have you seen that adult?" someone asked hurriedly.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's attention was focused on Losa again.

"No."

Lothar shrugged and said, "It is impossible for a little devil like me to meet such a great man. I just heard it from our princess."

"So, these dragons were really brought back by that person?"

Brent couldn't imagine what kind of existence could mobilize such a powerful clan of dragons. Could it be the legendary seventh level?
With such energy, it would probably only take a snap of a finger to destroy Crescent City or even the Giant Tree Alliance, right?
"Don't think too much. Just follow Lord Augla obediently. He is one of his most valued subordinates." Lothar reminded with the tone of an experienced person.

Ok.

This is indeed what Augla said.

As to whether it was true or not, he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

No matter what the eldest brother says, he just needs to stand by and say yes, yes, yes, that's all. He will never miss out on a sip of soup.

Although Brent and others still had various doubts in their hearts, they did not dare to ask more questions. They glanced at the giant dragon hovering in the sky and continued to cultivate the land.

More than half an hour later.

The dragons regrouped and flew back towards the altar.

"I didn't expect that after three hundred years, the outside world has changed so much." Xin Leisas said with emotion as soon as he landed.

After dealing with the previous necromancers, they stayed in the surrounding area to familiarize themselves with the environment.

When seeing the former Holy Mountain of Elements become what it is now, all the dragons had extremely complicated expressions and couldn't help but recall the tragic scene at that time.

If Rhode hadn't told them there was a seventh-level black beast guarding it, they would have rushed in directly to reclaim their home.

"The situation now is much better than it was back then. The black soil is not as violent anymore, but it is still a bit difficult to get rid of the seventh-level black beast." Alpha said in a low voice.

Especially over at Moon Lake, there were two level sevens. Although they were not afraid of them with their current number of level sixes, it would cost a great price to kill them, which was not worth it.

"It would be best if one of us is promoted to level seven before we take action, but it shouldn't be possible for a level seven person to be born on the black soil now, right?" Xin Leisas suddenly said.

"Why?" Rhodes looked puzzled.

"Because there are too few living beings." Alpha explained, "Promoting to the seventh level is equivalent to entering the legendary realm. Not only do you need to reach a certain level, but you also need to accumulate fame. You need to rely on the power of fame to break through the limits of your profession. With the current number of living beings in Black Soil, it simply cannot provide much fame."

"Yes." Xin Leisas nodded slightly. "The legendary road is now cut off. Unless the Dream Forest is restored to more than 30% of its previous state, no new seventh-level will be born."

"So that's how it is. No wonder I've never seen a seventh-level life form." Rhodes suddenly realized.

“There may still be some Level 7 warriors who survived three hundred years ago on the black soil, but there are definitely not many, because those who can reach the legendary level are basically very old, and three hundred years is enough for 99% of them to die.”

In this world, there is no such thing as increasing one's lifespan by improving one's strength. At most, one can live longer by strengthening one's body, but it cannot turn a short-lived person into an immortal one.

Just like the average lifespan of the dragon clan is 750 years, and the legendary sanctuary can live to the upper limit of 1000 years, that's all.

of course.

The gods who possess divine power are another matter.

That is already a completely transcendent existence.

But even gods are said to not be completely immortal, and occasionally gods age and are replaced by new generations.

Therefore, the lifespan in this world is more like a rule that cannot be violated.

"It's probably not easy to restore the forest to 30% of its original size. You must be tired after traveling for most of the day. Have you found a suitable place to build a nest?"

Rhodes looked up and around. Given the current size of the forest, it would be difficult to accommodate more than a hundred dragons.

"I've looked around. The intersection of the Elemental Holy Mountain and the Druid's Lair is the most suitable place to build a nest. It's close to the Holy Mountain and has a strong elemental aura. I can also keep an eye on the black beasts over there and prevent them from breaking in."

Shinrezas spoke, obviously having already chosen a location.

Rhode's eyes lit up after hearing what he said. Having them guarding there would indeed improve safety.

Otherwise, when the next black moon comes, the black beasts from the Holy Mountain of Elements will probably come over to cause trouble.

In addition, that area is not included in the planting area, so there is no need to worry about anyone disturbing the lives of the dragon clan.

"Okay, build your nest over there. Just let me know if you need anything."

"Then we'll go there first."

After saying that, the dragons took off again and flew towards the junction of the two forests.

Only a few life dragons stayed where they were, staring at a giant tree in the distance with shining eyes.

"The Dragon's Nest Sacred Tree! There is a Dragon's Nest Sacred Tree here! Lord Rhodes, can we build a nest on the tree?"

Different from other elemental dragons.

The Life Dragon was created by the Moon Goddess using her life force. Its size is much smaller than other dragons, and it is not born through mating, but is born on a tree like the elves.

Therefore, the Dragon's Nest Holy Tree is like a mother tree to them. It is also their home, a place they are willing to protect at the cost of their lives.

"Go ahead. Anyway, there is still a lot of land left for you dragons. Anyone of you who wants to build a nest here can come over."

"Thank you, Lord Rhodes!"

After getting the answer, several giant life dragons flew to the sacred tree of the dragon's nest.

When they saw a giant dragon cub hanging on it, they exclaimed in surprise and started arguing about who should take care of the child after it was born.

(End of this chapter)