Chapter 1099: Chapter 1096 Catastrophe Volcano Cluster Chapter 1099: Chapter 1096 Catastrophe Volcano Cluster Apart from severing diplomatic relations, the Steel Ridge Kingdom and the Eagle Kingdom have not taken any more drastic actions, even after the Purple Sapphire Dragon – Phil Iris and the Bronze Dragon Knight – Alonso Xiankelai were killed, and the dragons were slain and looted, there was no official response.

It is clear that they are secretly plotting an alliance of the three nations, with the support of the Kushan Empire.

Li Si Te was pleased with this development, as he presided over the first annual festival of the Flame Kingdom and conferred titles on a batch of meritorious knights. The Mind Fruit Tree was being closely cultivated, and the Male Jade Transmission Array was also in the process of being restored. Meanwhile, following the guidance of the Power of Destiny, good news followed one after another.

The first piece of good news, Giant Algae Greater Elf Pike, finally completed his evolution into a Dragon Elf after half a year, becoming his fifth Dragon Elf.

“Pike, handsome!”

As a Dragon Elf, Pike expressed his joy proudly.

Still wingless, but his ability to control water greatly enhanced, standing on the sea naturally with currents lifting him up, similar to Ach’s water control ability.

Li Si Te praised with a thumbs up: “Pike, indeed handsome!”

“Yo, you are quite handsome too!”

“Ha ha, mutual indeed.”

With Pike’s evolution, the scale of the underwater Giant Algae Forest soared, and the daily production of Giant Algae Magic Potion also progressively increased, greatly alleviating the pressure on Li Si Te, who struggled to afford potions.

The second piece of good news, after the Bronze Dragon Nome was captured, Li Si Te spent three days together with the Greater Elves getting along with Nome. Then, the Coffee Greater Elf Mundo and an unnamed Barley Greater Elf fell in love with the Bronze Dragon, initiating their own evolutionary opportunities.

Including the Gourd Greater Elf Klay, who was still brewing his evolution, he had three Greater Elves on the verge of becoming Dragon Elves, and with the interference of the Power of Destiny, the probability of success was going to be very high.

The third piece of good news, Ach, during the dragon slaying battle, became increasingly proficient in the use of spatial magic and gained new insights. She felt that she was now able to manage spatial rifts, and she was currently using the collapsing Male Jade Transmission Array for experiments, aiming to complete its repair without relying on the help of the Formless Dragon.

“When Ach gathers enough experience with the Male Jade Transmission Array, she will be able to help sort out the spatial rifts outside the ruins, hehe.”

The Little Sea Monster’s knowledge was growing deeper and her abilities stronger.

“Very good, I have been waiting to open this Land of Ruins for a long time.” Li Si Te pat Ach’s head, slightly exhilarated.

This Land of Ruins was initially the reward for exploring the Holy Mountain, which rewarded the ruins entrance.

Generally, it’s a kind of alternate dimension or special “Gemstone Space.”

But because it was obstructed by dense spatial rifts, he could not enter, and so far, nothing was known about what lay within the ruins, only the ancestors of the Moon Slayers, those Archmages who fought against Moon Dragons.

At the same time, he vaguely felt the Threads of Destiny were linked to this Land of Ruins.

“Perhaps, by entering the Land of Ruins, we can uncover the reason behind the destruction of the Ancient Moon Empire, uncover the secret of the sleeping Dragon of the Magic Web, and the cataclysmic war that caused the deaths of the Smoke Dragon, Jade Dragon, and others.”

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In the time following the annual festival, there were few matters that required the king’s presence.

Li Si Te had ample time to freely train with his own dragons.

Grey Iron Dragon Ornn’s Mind Branding was successful, now he continues to return to the Dragon Nest, and along with Hippolyta, De Gaulle, and Nikola, three dragon knight candidates, to integrate and select suitable Dragon Knights.

Leo was continuously sent to newly discovered volcano craters to draw in volcanic Super Magic to accelerate growth.

In addition, the most frequent and longest training sessions were with the Royal Sapphire Dragon Reiz alongside Li Si Te, as it was the only dragon with the potential of an Archmage. Using its magic power, assorted powerful magics could be released, with tremendous potential in combat power.

“Prepare for battle!”

Time swiftly transitioned into March.

A piece of news, not necessarily bad but somewhat unsettling for Li Si Te, was brought back by a Blood Servant from the exploration of Steel Ridge Kingdom — Marilyn Rose of Red and White was officially married to a prince’s son from Blast Furnace Fortress Kingdom.

The Red and White Rose Family, during their alliance with Eagle Kingdom in Steel Ridge, already understood that the possibility of marrying Li Si Te was nil. Now, against the backdrop of a tri-nation alliance, the Red and White Rose Family has become a part of politics, used to maintain the alliance foundation between Steel Ridge and Blast Furnace Fortress.

Furthermore, with Eagle Kingdom already in matrimonial alliance with Blast Furnace Fortress Kingdom, it can be said that the tri-nation alliance has become an established fact.

However, just as Li Si Te was pondering how to react to this news, a truly good piece of information came from the Kushan Imperial.

A Blood Servant positioned in the north of the Kushan Imperial learned of a desert area with dozens of active volcanoes constantly erupting.

“It’s even bigger and more spectacular than the Endless Volcano Cluster on Flame Island.”

Li Si Te lifted his head, gazing into the distance, and immediately made a decision: “This is a tremendous opportunity for Leo’s growth, I must seize it!”

He quickly returned to the Sun Moon Star Palace, and approached a massive sand table.

This sand table is a contour map of the Legendary Continent, crafted based on the merfolks’ traversal of the vast oceans and positioned by a sextant. The northeastern area of the Tri-Nation alliance has been filled with many details, while other areas remain blank — another task for the Blood Servants is to map other regions using sextant positioning.

“Based on the Blood Servant’s positioning, this volcanic area called ‘Catastrophe Volcano Cluster’ is roughly located here. If I start from the Brass Ore Magic Gate, the straight-line distance is about fifty-eight thousand kilometers.”

Using the speed of Formless Dragon Bard, traveling normally at four hundred kilometers per hour, ten hours of flying per day would cover four thousand kilometers.

Fifty-eight thousand kilometers would take about fifteen days.

A round trip would take about a month just for traveling. Of course, if a natural node could be found near the Catastrophe Volcano Cluster, and travel through a world beyond material could be conducted, the time would be significantly reduced. The world beyond material is very special, not in the same dimension as the material world.

It’s like a ball, with the surface being the material world, and the inside being the world beyond material.

The surface requires a long journey, whereas the inside has shortcuts.

“Taking Leo and Vinnie, Bard and I will set off for the Catastrophe Volcano Cluster… As for Flame Kingdom, leave it to Emily and Ach for protection. If the Tri-Nation Alliance invades, cut off the teleportation array to defend ourselves. If attacked, just ensure that the dragons and the people are safe.”

He prepared for the worst, communicated his instructions, and in mid-March, embarked quietly on the journey.

He crossed Eagle Kingdom, Blast Furnace Fortress Kingdom, and Fallen Leaf Kingdom, finally reaching Kushan Imperial. However, he had no interest in the scenery along the way, only stopping briefly to rest aside from the urgent travel. Space Gems packed with sufficient food kept him, Bard, and Leo nourished.

Short on magic potions, but still enough to sustain the needs of his group.

Thus the stars shifted, and by early April, they reached the Catastrophe Volcano Cluster. The climate here was exceedingly harsh, no vegetation grew, hence it was devoid of habitation.

“Aho!”

Leo sensed the volcanic atmosphere, flew directly out of Li Si Te’s body, transformed into a seventy-meter wingspan black and red Evil Dragon, and dove towards a volcano crater.

Excitement.

Was its first reaction.

“Go, with so many volcanoes, those with lava certainly aren’t few. I hope after you absorb the Volcanic Super Magic here, you’ll grow into a true adult Fire Dragon. Then we can both touch the Bastion, advancing towards the Bastion Knights!” Li Si Te smiled faintly.

He watched Leo fly into a volcano crater.

After a long while, he and Bard, with a melded will, slipped into the world beyond material, searching for a nearby natural node.