Chapter 1100: Chapter 1097 Selling Gemstones Chapter 1100: Chapter 1097 Selling Gemstones The Catastrophe Volcano Cluster has three easily identifiable natural nodes, scattered among several volcano craters, but no more have been found.

In Liszt’s understanding, the formation of every natural node has a direct or indirect connection with a Superior Magic eruption. Among the natural nodes that have been discovered, there are jade vein, brass ore, Jade Dragon’s hind leg, and Remains of the Fire Dragon, etc., all of which are related to dragons.

Therefore, it is very likely that Fire Dragons existed in the Catastrophe Volcano Cluster during ancient times–apart from tectonic movements, probably only Fire Dragons can create volcanoes. Of course, there is also a possibility, the Phoenix, which also represents the power of flame, could have created volcanoes.

“Unfortunately, I cannot fully unleash the power of Phoenix Incarnation; creating a volcano is too difficult for me.”

After discovering the three natural nodes, Liszt took the opportunity to inspect the magma distribution in the Catastrophe Volcano Cluster. The amount of magma here, as well as the quantity of Volcanic Super Magic, far exceeds that of the Doomsday Volcano Group on Flame Island.

“There’s enough Volcanic Super Magic. Based on Leo’s absorption rate at full power, it will become an adult in another six months. At that time, fighting side by side with Leo, we will march towards the Bastion Knights… No, there’s no need to break through their defenses. Just a slight advancement, and I will be invincible in the Legendary Continent!”

Standing on a pitch-black rock at the volcano crater, Liszt’s gaze swept over the Catastrophe Volcano Cluster, towards the vast mountains beyond: “Once I unite the three kingdoms in the northeastern corner of the Legendary Continent, my next step will be to annihilate the Kushan Imperial!”

A vow of ambition was set.

Bidding farewell to Fire Dragon Leo, who was greedily absorbing the Volcanic Super Magic, Liszt returned to Flame Island directly through the world beyond physical matter.

With the natural nodes providing connection, he only needed to make the trip every three to five days, to bring food and drink to Leo.

…

The Male Jade Transmission Array was repaired and completed by Ach in early May.

At this time, the Eagle Kingdom, Steel Ridge Kingdom, and Blast Furnace Fortress Kingdom have officially announced their alliance to jointly develop the sea, organize Dragon Knights to patrol the waters, and actively combat the Flame Kingdom’s maritime smuggling routes.

At the same time, Dragon Knights also harassed the rebuilding Heroic Yellow City.

Suppressing Flame Kingdom’s foreign trade, cutting off the nutrients for the growth of Flame Kingdom, was roughly the first policy after the formation of the alliance. This indeed proved effective, as it plunged the trade of Flame Kingdom into crisis, with the demand for Magic Potions especially suffering, leaving several dragons starving.

“Let the Mermaids be involved in the maritime trade, each transaction swift and decisive, reducing the chances of being targeted by the Tri-Nation Alliance as much as possible. At the same time, strengthen ties with Snowstorm Mountain Duchy and trade with Yellowstone Kingdom through them… It would be best to make contact with the Yellowstone Royal Family and tell them I plan to sell them Space Gems!”

Space Gems are important strategic materials, but strictly speaking, they are more like a luxury item.

Liszt uses Space Gems to transport essential supplies when he is away from home. As for military applications, they could potentially extend the endurance of Dragon Knights. But a single Space Gem is not enough to satisfy the long-term endurance needs of a Dragon Knight; it would take several together.

Thus, it does not qualify as aiding the enemy.

Therefore, selling Space Gems is entirely feasible, and he had plans to sell them a long time ago.

“Your Majesty, Duke of Snowstorm Mountain has re-established close contact with the Yellowstone Royal Family. The Duke holds Flame Kingdom in awe and believes he will be willing to act as a middleman for us to contact the Yellowstone Royal Family.”

“Spot is very wise; I appreciate him,” Liszt smiled. Although he was still harboring Scart, the Second Prince, it did not prevent him from continuing to do business with Duke Spot, “Tell him to inform the Yellowstone Royal Family that Space Gems are invaluable, but all I need are Magic Potions, plenty of Magic Potions!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, I will relay this to the Duke of Snowstorm Mountain,” Marquis of Heroic Yellow City–Yevich Water Peanut responded.

“Light Green Gem, Mountain Copper, Fine Gold, Mithril can all be sold; however large the Yellowstone Royal Family’s appetite, Flame Kingdom can satisfy them. Also tell Spot that if he facilitates the deal, I will give him a two percent commission and guarantee that Scart will no longer harbor any thoughts of restoration.”

Flame Kingdom has an ample supply of Light Green Gems.

As for Magic Metals, they are in no shortage at all; the Alchemy Magic Circle has been refining Magic Metals for sale. Otherwise, with Flame Kingdom’s resources, it would be impossible to support ten dragons.

“As you wish, Your Majesty. The Duke of Snowstorm Mountain is a smart man; he will surely make the right choices.”

“Smart people are the best; I like doing business with smart people.”

…

Having secured the source of the Magic Potion.

Liszt immediately focused all his energy on the entrance to the Land of Ruins.

Ach rode Unicorn Charlie each day near the Ruins Entrance, tending to the spatial rifts, with Formless Dragon Bard assisting on the side. Relying on Bard’s spatial power and Ach’s powerful magic calculation abilities, they could basically repair a spatial rift within a week.

The dense web of spatial rifts seemed vast, but in actuality, clearing a path just wide enough for Bard to pass through was sufficient.

“From the current intertwining situation of the spatial rifts, approximately sixteen spatial rifts need to be fixed, which means about four months’ time, brother,” said Ach.

“Four months, eh? I can wait that long.”

It had already been two to three years since the rewards from the Smoke Mission had been received; waiting for such a long time naturally didn’t bother him to wait another four months.

And at the moment when the Flame Kingdom’s foreign trade was suffering under the onslaught of the Tri-Nation Alliance, the Duke of Snowstorm Mountain, enticed by hefty profits, had managed to establish contact with the Yellowstone Royal Family and successfully fostered trade between the two great kingdoms.

“I am already quite familiar with Your Majesty Liszt’s legendary tales. May our trade enable you to successfully navigate the blockade by the three major kingdoms.”

The person sent by the Yellowstone Royal Family to oversee the trade was that Dragon Knight Prince, speaking in a broken Wind Language.

Liszt had not yet learned the language of the Yellowstone Kingdom, so he could only respond in Wind Language: “Prince Punjab, please convey my friendly greetings to His Majesty Parsak, and I hope that our trade can continue normally.”

“Of course, His Majesty Parsak also instructed me to convey his hopes that our two nations can establish a friendship.”

“That would be ideal.”

The atmosphere between the two was cordial, but the trade personnel underneath were engaged in a tongue-and-sword battle of negotiation, and after a week’s time, they finally hammered out the details of the trade.

Ten Space Gems were exchanged for one million Mixed Standard Magic Potions, one hundred thousand Single Standard Magic Potions, and five thousand Special Standard Magic Potions. Indeed, the value of a single Space Gem could truly exchange for a large city with a population of one hundred thousand. Unfortunately, the Yellowstone Kingdom did not sell Strong Magic Medicine, Auxiliary Magic Medicine, or Dragon’s Magic Medicine.

Eight hundred Light Green Gems were exchanged for two hundred thousand Mixed Standard Magic Potions, along with a large quantity of wheat, barley, corn, and other grains.

Magic Metals like Mithril, Fine Gold, and Mountain Copper, in turn, were exchanged for a large amount of magic materials.

A month later, the trade was successfully completed.

This greatly relieved Liszt; without the supply of Magic Potions, his dragons would have been in revolt. With this batch of trade goods, the Flame Kingdom could successfully sustain itself for an entire year. Bard, though, had it rough – not only did he have to repair the spatial rifts, but he also painstakingly produced six Space Gems.

To replenish Liszt’s Space Rings, continuing to maintain an everyday carry of over ten pieces for transporting supplies.

In the blink of an eye.

September slowly arrived, and Fire Dragon Leo had not yet returned. Ach had successfully repaired the sixteen spatial rifts, clearing a path to the Land of Ruins.

“Brother, we can now open the Land of Ruins.”

“Yes, we can open it now!” Liszt, riding on Formless Dragon Bard, exchanged smiles with Ach, who was riding Unicorn Charlie.

Then, with a thought, Bard transformed into a beam of light, rushing towards the natural node at the entrance to the Land of Ruins.