Although not paralyzed by fear, Benjamin had no intentions of lingering. The saintly maiden's spirit had hinted that the peripheries of the Ancient Battlefield held no treasures. Only by venturing to its heart could one procure valuable artifacts. Judging by his current location, surrounded by these skeletons, he was still on the outskirts.Hence, after a brief pause, Benjamin decided to head towards the center of the Ancient Battlefield.Yet, unbeknownst to him, as he left, the skeletons began to animate, standing up, their gaze following his departing figure. And atop each, the blood-red flowers swayed eerily in the wind.Benjamin's path had been anything but smooth. Just moments after he was mysteriously teleported and found himself on this strange terrain, he'd journeyed several kilometers forward. Yet, there, dauntingly stretching out in front of him, was a vast river. Its waters ran fiercely, suggesting that crossing it would not be a task for the faint-hearted."What am I to do
In his very line of sight, gargantuan shadows, as vast as mountain ranges, lumbered towards his position. Moreover, tailing this horde of Fiendish Demons was an immense fortress. This citadel was being dragged forth by the very demons, advancing onwards. With every step they took, the very earth and surrounding flora were leveled. Even the ghouls seemed to distance themselves, scattering in every direction. No creature dared to approach this menacing assembly of Fiendish Demons."Escape!"The only thought that surfaced in Benjamin's mind was to flee from the oncoming path of the Fiendish Demons. However, the pace of these beasts was alarmingly swift. Within the span of a few steps, they had already bridged a vast distance, drawing menacingly closer."Ah, what is that object yonder?!"In that very moment, Benjamin's eyes dilated in sheer disbelief. For, trailing the Fiendish Demons was a chariot. Though its size paled in comparison to the demons, it was led by none other than a Black D
After a prolonged search, apart from retracing his steps, no alternative route presented itself.He then lowered himself, sitting down to examine the iron door more closely.The door looked ancient, untouched for what might have been ages. Rusty patches dotted its surface. Yet, something about it made Benjamin uneasy.Though the tunnel had been largely safe, he had occasionally encountered mutated creatures. They were weak and diminutive. Compared to other places, this tunnel was eerily clean. Especially since for the past half kilometer, there was no trace of any mutated being, not even a sign of their presence. This made Benjamin even more suspicious of the iron door before him, prompting him to be on guard.Yet, after a half-day's observation, there was no discernible discovery. With reluctant resignation, Benjamin exhaled a heavy sigh."Alright, if it's meant to be discovered, it will be. Perhaps a little peek won't hurt."He sought comfort in his own reassurance. At that moment,
“Is it truly so surprising? This place, after all, is the Ancient Battlefield, where gods and demons once clashed mightily. Even the embodiment of a dragon, its life snuffed out here, is not a rare spectacle. Particularly when its bloodline is not of the purest. Otherwise, even with its powers sealed, the mere breath of its majesty would have reduced you to ash.”Observing the terror painted on Benjamin's face, the spirit of the holy maiden couldn't help but scoff. However, deep within, she felt no mightier than he. In her prime, she had ascended to immortality. Yet even then, she lacked the prowess to capture and imprison a dragon. Even a young dragon, in its essence, holds immense power. Moreover, the Dragon Clan has a grievous flaw – if any of their kind is harmed, they would undoubtedly rally their clan for a bloody vendetta.Because of this, during her era, none dared to challenge the Dragon Clan. Thus, witnessing an Ancient Dragon Ancestry bound in such a way stirred dread in he
Though unsure of the sudden shift in the demeanor of the human before it, Big Dragon now felt overwhelmed by lethargy, with little desire to continue this discourse with Benjamin.So, it merely grunted a few times. Then, with an unexpected vigor, it spewed forth a stream of draconic breath, aiming directly at Benjamin's position."Ha ha ha, it seems you need to be on death's door to shed a tear, isn't it?"Witnessing Big Dragon's attempt to harm him with its fiery breath, Benjamin was not enraged. On the contrary, he was invigorated, leaping forth to engage the creature in combat."A?!"From Big Dragon's maw came a sound of utter astonishment. However, it appeared to belittle Benjamin's action, having gauged his strength and believing that a mere human, even one of Benjamin's caliber, posed no real threat.But Big Dragon's complacency was short-lived. Its expression soured upon seeing Benjamin unexpectedly brandishing several dark crystals, placing them neatly against the cavern's wal
Of course, Benjamin wasn't naive enough to believe that a mere scolding would make Big Dragon entirely subservient. But that didn't matter; he had myriad ways to make the creature obey. After all, in his past amongst the military ranks, he had trained numerous beasts, taming even the wildest hunting dogs.Yet, had Big Dragon known of Benjamin's comparison of it to mere hunting dogs, it would have risked its life to clarify the distinction. However, at that moment, the creature dared not defy Benjamin nor harbor any ill-will towards him."We need to depart this place. Follow me." Benjamin commanded.Yet, as Benjamin took his first steps, Big Dragon interjected: "Master, I know of a treasury here. Would you wish to inspect it?""A treasury? Where is it?"Benjamin turned, somewhat surprised, towards the creature."Follow me, and I'll lead the way." Big Dragon proposed, taking the lead, leaving Benjamin momentarily astounded. The man narrowed his eyes, studying the dragon's retreating fig
Scratch...Hearing this, Benjamin gazed intently at the dragon egg. Much to his astonishment, a tiny claw was breaking through the shell. But its struggle seemed cumbersome. A wave of concern washed over him – would the creature remain trapped within?But as this thought took root, a lizard-like head, still encased in part of the eggshell, wriggled free. The creature struggled, attempting to shatter the remnants of its prison. After a persistent effort, it finally managed to pierce a significant opening using its sharp claws.Gradually, the little being wiggled, breaking free from its confinement, and lazily crawled out. Observing this captivating scene, Benjamin's curiosity was piqued, and he couldn't help but gaze at the creature.It was undoubtedly a dragon, albeit an infantile one, roughly the size of a ball, its scales not yet fully defined.“Roar…”Suddenly, from the mouth of this little dragon, a loud cry erupted. Only, its sound seemed somewhat peculiar, not at all like what B
Benjamin was convinced that the ring had a significant past. Otherwise, how could such a rare artifact be found here?Hearing Benjamin's inquiry, the spirit of the ring seemed a bit hazy. Ultimately, she could only shake her head in response.“Master." a voice began, delicate like a whisper of the wind: "I was awakened by the essence you summoned. My past? It's but a void. Perhaps my spirit is newly forged, or possibly, it had been sealed within this ring. Thus, I retain no memory, no glimpse of days gone by.”Upon hearing its confession, a shadow of disappointment flitted across Benjamin's face. Meanwhile, perched upon his shoulder, a young dragon, previously lost in slumber, snapped open its eyes with sudden intrigue. Its eyes, gleaming with curiosity, fixed upon the spirit child, emitting a low, soft cry.“Mewl...”The spirit, taken aback by the dragon's call, darted its gaze towards it.“Ah, is this a young dragon? I sense an aura about it, a divine essence. Perhaps it's a descend