Chapter 2389: 1323: The True Purpose (Part 2)

Chapter 2389: Chapter 1323: The True Purpose (Part 2)

“Huff…”

Feeling the imminent danger brushing past so closely, both Serene and Konet, having narrowly escaped disaster, found themselves breaking out in cold sweat on their foreheads.

The attack was so sudden and at such a close distance that it caught them off guard. Although Serene was protected by two Tier 6 Dragon Clan strongmen and Konet’s Tier 6 alchemical golem stood vigilant nearby, there was undoubtedly no time to support them.

In other words, if it weren’t for Leo Ray’s timely warning, the two would have likely met a grim fate.

“Many thanks to Your Majesty of the Humans!”

After retreating to a safe area, Konet’s face was ashen as he continuously expressed his gratitude to Leo Ray, while Broy beside him also cast very grateful glances at Leo Ray.

Konet was an exceptionally important member of the Dwarf Elf Royal Family, always loyally assisting Broy, and was a renowned strongman and the foremost Illusion Master among the Dwarf Elves. If anything had happened to him, it would have been a significant loss for the Dwarf Elves.

“Th…thank you.”

As for Serene, after hesitating for a moment, she softly echoed her thanks.

“It’s nothing.”

Leo Ray casually waved his hand, his attention still focused on the sudden actions of the two giant dragons.

After the attack failed, the other side did not pursue but instead resumed their original position, as if nothing had happened.

“Your Majesty of the Humans, how did you know they would suddenly attack?”

Shuert, while directing other treant elders to transform into their tree forms and prepare for defense, asked Leo Ray: “What’s going on?”

After Shuert finished speaking, the other principal strongmen gathered around, their expressions grave.

“Then I’ll make it brief.”

Leo Ray first signaled everyone to remain vigilant and then succinctly shared what he had been thinking internally.

“Your Majesty of the Humans, are you saying that all the giant dragons here have been parasitized? And the reason this place is presented as a bizarre stagnant battlefield is merely to lull us into relaxing our guard in confusion? They truly are cunning.”

Shuert’s wooden, carved-like old face was filled with solemnity as he nodded thoughtfully.

If it weren’t for Leo Ray, who discovered all this in advance, once our side entered the core area of this battlefield, or if we investigated dispersedly, we’d suffer heavy casualties without time to defend ourselves.

“So the culprit’s desire for the Dragon King’s throne is essentially to quietly create this parasitized dragon in the Coronation Ground, the most abundant place of the magical ley lines?”

Serene’s fair face was full of surprise, blurting out: “So, that’s the ulterior motive of the mastermind behind helping the culprit ascend the throne?”

“To turn the proud Dragon Clan into such ghastly forms of neither dragon nor ghost—these guys are utterly unforgivable!”

When Serene finished speaking, not only the other clan members but even Hongye nodded solemnly, agreeing with the sentiment for the first time.

Although they didn’t know how the opponent completed the parasitism, they could at least be sure that the dragons would rather perish than become forms unrecognizable as even having dragon scales.

“Oh? You’ve actually figured out the situation? That’s quite an unexpected outcome.”

Just then, a contemptuous, disdainful deep voice sounded.

“Originally, I planned to make sure you died unwary, to then make specimens of you. Since you’re so insensible, I don’t mind using your flesh and blood as the red carpet for my coronation.”

Upon hearing the voice, Serene first frowned and spat, then ran to Leo Ray’s side, saying, “Your Majesty of the Humans, that’s the voice of the culprit!”

“Idiot from the Blazing Flame Family and the other few useless ones, were you the ones who brought them in?”

The voice of the culprit resounded once more, sneeringly saying: “At first, I saw your submissive demeanor and thought you were too scared to act out, but I didn’t expect you to actually defy me. How pathetically foolish.”

“You were a traitor to begin with, so how could it be defiance? We are merely waiting for the chance to dismember you. The sins you’ve committed, the scorching flames you spewed, we will return them all to you.”

Serene clenched her fists tightly, gritting her teeth, she declared: “Today is the day of your demise!”

“Such foolish arrogance indeed.”

The voice of the culprit resonated sinisterly, then scoffed: “You don’t think that following these ants has made you more capable, do you? That’s utterly laughable.”

“Ants? You are nothing but a puppet placed on stage by the mastermind, what’s there to boast about?”

“Brey took a step forward, snorting coldly: “Indeed, it was the ants you speak of that pierced through the fog, with immeasurable courage that made even the stars shine brightly. Yet, you are just a dog reliant on power.”

“What a sharp-tongued insect.”

In the culprit’s voice, there was a sense of amusement as it sneered: “You are Serene of the Blazing Flame Family, aren’t you? For over six hundred years, you’ve been hard to find.”

“Even in your form as an ant, the defiant look in your eyes is just like that of your frail father. It’s unfortunate he perished at my hands, pleading for mercy before he died. That scene was truly unforgettable, and you are about to follow in his footsteps.”

Having said this, the laughter of the culprit grew increasingly maniacal, becoming more audacious and unchecked.

“You speak nonsense! My father was upright and unwavering, how could he plead with you!”

Brey’s rage surged instantly, and he was about to charge deep into the lair but was stopped by Leo Ray.

“The opponent is merely trying to provoke us into rushing into a trap and attempting to cause chaos without fighting.”

Leo Ray gently patted Brey’s shoulder, shaking his head slightly at the latter.

Upon hearing Leo Ray’s words, Brey quickly calmed down and obediently stood to the side.

“Oh? Are you the leader of the human clan who united these ants? You recklessly led the charge here, did you think that subduing a stray dog from the dragon clan gave you the capacity to challenge the dragon clan’s majesty?”

The voice of the culprit suddenly turned sharp, ominously saying: “And the treants, gnomes, and wood fairies, it seems the lesson from back then didn’t make you insects behave, this time I will eradicate you all!”

“Stop your self-righteous monologue, the treants would never yield to a tyrant, especially not an incomplete one without even finishing the coronation ceremony.”

The wise and prudent Shuert, though appearing ineloquent, spoke with no holds barred, resolutely stating: “The blood debt from centuries ago, today it shall be repaid with your blood!”

“That’s right, this is the domain of us dwarf elves, not a place for you to act recklessly!”

Listening to the opponent’s murderous voice, even though Broy was in an extremely tense state, he still declared sternly: “We have been trapped in tunnels for centuries, for this very moment today!”

“The wood fairies will also never bow their heads, we will forever stand alongside Your Majesty of the Humans and other allies!”

A wood fairy elder also stood forward, his voice ringing firm and clear.

“Say what you will, for you are all about to die anyway.”

The culprit’s voice was filled with disdain, casually saying: “Ants, prepare to meet the advent of the Grim Reaper, and let you taste these masterpieces I’ve created. Even though they are still in the early stage of parasitism, they are more than enough to deal with you bunch of ants.”

With the eerie words of the opponent falling, the giant dragons that were originally still in the vast area ahead all uniformly turned toward us, pairs of dragon eyes emitting a sinister purple glow in the mist, and the intense killing aura felt like a fierce wind rushing toward us.

Witnessing this scene, the strong on our side, having long been prepared for battle, naturally did not show weakness and gripped their weapons tightly.

“Ladies and gentlemen, these creatures seem not yet fully parasitized; it is the perfect time to annihilate them.”

Rolanddel shone brightly in Leo Ray’s hand, and then he waved grandly: “Then let the opponent witness our strength.”