Chapter 1850: Chapter 374: The Entire Terra Continent Is Stunned
A Beast King has appeared in the New Continent, defeating all the local Beast Kingdom leaders, and withstanding the attacks from Far Shore Island [Azure Star] and Fiery Flame Land [Pure Monarch], under the protection of [Crystalline Dragon King], has now gained the submission of all beasts and become the king of the New Continent.
The news spread, shaking the entire Terra Continent, as everyone asked, âWhere is the New Continent?â
This is not a joke, but most Terra People are truly unclear about what the New Continent actually is.
Yes, more or less attentive people have noticed that apart from the Terra Continent, this planet has other continents, but the barrenness, danger, and difficulty in developing the New Continent are also common knowledge.
A place where magical beasts are everywhere, is it really worth attention? On the Terra Continent, there are already areas like the Dark Mountain Range and Titan Domain, inhabited by Fifth Energy Level magical beasts, and the New Continent does not even have a Fifth Energy Level, so it is not worth much concern.
Indeed, if the New Continent remains the same as before, just a barren land filled with rock and ore veins, then unless Terra descends into internal strife where one side cannot survive without the other, no one would want to develop new territories.
Moreover, regions without a Fifth Energy Level cannot be valued by multiple major forces.
But now, the king of magical beasts has truly appeared.
That peculiar Glazed-Glass Dragon, although has just advanced to Fourth Energy Level, already possesses the strength to simultaneously defeat several Fourth Energy Level foes, this invincible strength at the same rank, perhaps proves its potential to achieve Fifth Energy Level in the future.
Moreover, the Crystalline Dragon King has sheltered him, the king of the New Continent cannot be easily treated as an ordinary Fourth Energy Level.
Strangely, aside from a few messages within the Fifth Energy Level circle, nobody knows that the Glazed-Glass Dragon is actually backed by Mahdi Ravine.
Yet even so, this event still shook the entire world.
[Old Crystal Dragon, is this your illegitimate child?]
For a time, Fifth Energy Level creatures close to the Crystalline Dragon King asked: [This matter has nothing to do with you, is it Embrace Light? Or do you really see potential?]
In response, the Crystalline Dragon Kingâs reply was simple: [I am different from you humans, I do not reproduce. Or rather, I do not reproduce in the conventional sense, all crystalline dragons can be regarded as my offspring, whether cybernetic or corporeal bodies]
[Helping young crystalline dragons with potential through difficult times is quite normal, right?]
The Fifth Energy Level crystalline dragon âEternal Frost Lordâ Fuersti at Far Sword Port couldnât help but think: [Old thing, wasnât I just expelled by you? All being crystalline dragons, is this a case of different treatment?]
Because the Crystalline Dragon King is recognized as neutral, and a respected old Fifth Energy Level, conversations involving them often have less animosity, even some forces, owing to their status, have temporarily refrained from testing that New Continent kingâs actions.
After all, sheltering someone is not followed immediately by action, that would truly disregard the Fifth Energy Level.
Even the underground Duke of Solin knew of this news and felt quite regretful: [Do they need my help again? Havenât I already said, when in need, I will act?]
As the first to view the Earth Core-depth field of the Fifth Energy Level, the Duke of Solin, upon confirming the temporary halt of the Empire and Fiery Flame Landâs war, planned to find a chance to revive some of his people.
Ultimately, the people he killed in his domain were for protecting his own domain residents, his methods may seem excessive, but the goal is noble.
Moreover, according to the Empireâs original plan, the Sorin Duchy was likely to bear âFiery Flame Land Demon Legion invasionâ and âEmpire Floating Sky City reclaimingâ these heinous dramas, knowing Fiery Flame Landâs demon plan, itâs difficult for anyone to judge whether the Duke of Solin turning everyone into souls waiting for resurrection is better than following the Empireâs policies.
Unfortunately, this reasoning doesnât convince Ian, hence, although he contacted Ian several times, Ian politely declined the proposal of collaboration.
Itâs not really about differing paths, but rather Silverpeak Domain and South Ridge are too small to accommodate the Duke of Solin as a monumental figure.
Now, the New Continent is evidently large enough, but the Duke of Solin hasnât gotten the chance to act, unable to naturally revive his people in the New Continent and partake in the wealth.
Still, no big problem, hell is good enough as he has time to wait.
Meanwhile, amidst various news spreading vigorously on Terra Continent.
Having rested for a while, Ian, upon obtaining authorization, prepares to explore the core area of the Subspace Network Center.
After all Fourth Energy Level magical beasts chose submission, Ian wouldnât consider reality as a game, submission doesnât mean not pulling any tricks, or not harboring second thoughts, so he plans ten days after assuming the throne to showcase his strength, and use specialized Arcane Pathway bait to attract multiple magical beasts towards himself.
If he can achieve Fifth Energy Level, these magical beasts wouldnât betray him, and he wouldnât need to establish a deeply integrated ruling organization, nor plan to meddle in Yan Sea or Grand Abyssâs internal structure, just like the Royal Court of the Beast Kingdom, everyone managing themselves, just remembering thereâs a Glass Emperor Dragon above their heads.
As for Dawn Harbor, although Azure Star acted against him, Ian holds no grudge against them â only children think Azure Star acted as an enemy at that time, actually, Azure Star only used Subspace Exile rather than Dream Annihilation, avoiding simply wiping out all magical beasts in their sleep, already showing great kindness for a Fifth Energy Level.
Her exiles are all non-lethal.
Thus, Ian reached an agreement with Yulan; he will maintain Dawn Harborâs âa royal courtâ status in the New Continent, even offering more privileges and jointly developing the New Continent with Far Shore Island.
In return, Far Shore Island must also prevent other continental forces from reaching into the New Continent.
Rather than confronting monsters on the Terra Continent, why not join forces with one among them to protect oneâs own domain.
As for the majority of other Fourth Energy Level magical beasts...
They will likely choose to continue hibernating after the meeting. Absorbing the information from the Spark is their first step to rejuvenating their species, without achieving this, what good is being king of the New Continent? Still is lonely.
Elsewhere... Ian finds it strange, why âGlazed-Glass Dragon is Mahdiâ and âIanâs Fairy Body goes to the New Continent to help his senior brotherâ these news havenât widely spread.
So long, only Crown Prince Carlos and a few Spire Masters, as well as inquiries from Canaan Moore have asked the situation, all those powered below Fifth Energy Level tier.
Theyâre here just to congratulate, without a single inquiry about the hidden background, leaving Ian quite vexed having prepared a multitude of excuses.
As for Crown Prince Carlosâs teasing âhelping foreign powers is deemed as treason!â this small warning, Ian simply shook his head: "I am Imperial People, my senior brother self-identifies as Imperial People too, merely exiled, His Majesty hasnât stripped Mahdi Seniorâs nationality yet."
"How could this be considered treason? Iâm helping Empire People open up New Continent colonies!"
Indeed, legally, Mahdi is still really considered an Imperial People.
However, His Majesty the Emperorâs silence on this matter results in Empire faction finding it difficult to react regarding Mahdi declaring himself King of the New Continent.
[This really isnât uncommon]
For Ianâs explanation, Carlos swiftly accepts: [If Mahdi willingly reveals his identity, no need to show allegiance, it would still be a good thing for the Empire]
To consider, Seven Cities Alliance more or less emerged similarly back then, now arenât they still an ally of the Empire?
Silver Peak Earl essentially remains Imperial Nobility, his senior brotherâs friction with the Empire isnât a major issue, there will always be chance for discussions.
Crown Prince Carlos represents the royal family expressing goodwill, so the Empire side isnât much of a threat.
But Ian is quite wary of Axelâs silence â during this period, what is Axel planning that results in saying nothing about Mahdi becoming the New Continent king?
That guy may truly be organizing some incomparably grand move?
With such puzzlement, Ian calms down, deciding to continue exploring the core of Subspace Network.
Heâs confirmed, there lies the core fragments of the Skyfall Spaceship.
Highly likely, even involves Star Godâs Creation Shard related to âEthereal Crystal Perpetual Motion Machineâ!