Chapter 048 Mysterious Ruins (Part 1)

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On the top of the thousand-foot cliff, the Tianhe River hangs upside down.

A waterfall as red as blood majestically connects the sky and the ocean.

Between the sea and the sky, there are endless clouds of steam.

No matter it's the Milky Way, the vast ocean, the cloud of steam, or even the cliff.

Everything here is as red as flames!

Or, the word "such" can be omitted.

Everything here is shrouded in flames!

Tianhe, that is the river of magma!

Waterfall, that is a waterfall of magma!

The ocean, that is the ocean of flames!

The cloud of steam is also a blazing high-temperature steam cloud!

Even the cliffs and the earth are in the shape of lava, a terrifying place like a scorched flame purgatory!

This is an incredible world of fire elements!

The unimaginable and terrifying high temperature permeates everything here, especially the river of magma, which is infinitely hotter than any volcano in the material world. If I have to describe it...

Everywhere in this magma, the blazing heat can be described as terrifying, not even inferior to the flame breath of the ancient red dragon!

In addition to creatures that are naturally immune to fire, the only ones who can survive in this environment are those who wear legendary equipment with the "fire element immunity" effect.

This magma waterfall falls from the sky, and below is the endless sea of ​​flames.

Impacted by the majestic power of the waterfall, above the sea surface, a super giant flame vortex looked like a bottomless abyss!

In the deepest part of this whirlpool, there is actually a huge underground cave. Inside the cave, it is even more unexpectedly calm. Except for a slowly flowing river of flames, everything else is semi-liquid. The form, but the magnificence of the waterfall and the turbulence of the whirlpool, seem to be on two completely different interfaces.

Deep in the cave, at the end of the river of fire, in the center of an underground lake of fire, sits atop a lava island.

A super giant... strange dragon!

Just looking at the size, although this giant dragon is entrenched, it can be roughly estimated that it must be far more than a hundred feet long. It is entrenched on the lava island, as if it is a flaming hill.

This is definitely a body shape that only an ancient giant dragon can have!

His whole body was red, like a red dragon, but he had real flames burning forever all over his body. Looking over, his body was still a little unstable, like a liquid body, like...a creature with the element of fire. !

This feeling……

If you have enough plane knowledge, you will definitely be able to recognize that this is the characteristic of half-fire elemental creatures that are common in the fire elemental plane!

This giant dragon is like a half fire element and half ancient red dragon!

At this time, there was an elemental creature suspended in front of him that looked like a whirlwind, but in the form of a flame whirlwind.

"After you give it to that person, you can stay with Regira."

As the red dragon spit out a red scroll filled with magical energy, even the flames could not burn it.

While the elemental creature took it, it seemed to be sensitive to something. In the voice that sounded like a whistling wind, some questions were revealed: "Why didn't you bring Reggie back? Did you let her leave on purpose? Is there something wrong here?"

This half fire element and half ancient red dragon is not only a unique and strange dragon, but also a druid.

And the elemental creatures are his special "animal companions"!

After thousands of years of companionship, the two even have an almost telepathic connection.

At this time, even if the red dragon didn't have any mental waves, he was still sensitive to something.

"It's not the time to tell it yet. When you know it, at some point, you won't be able to hide it from some people."

"Stay in the material world, stay with Regira, and wait for the day of my return!"

The red dragon's voice was calm and indifferent.

But as soon as he said this...

Even in the whirlwind form, no expression can be seen, but in the form of the elemental creature, there is a visible shock in the eyes.

The day of return! !

Does even phlogiston have to prepare in advance for its return in the future?

So, Regira’s departure…

He didn't ask any more questions, but took a deep look at his companion with blurred eyes. The flame whirlwind bent slightly, as if nodding: "I'll wait for you over there!"

The red dragon also nodded lightly.

Then, a whirlpool emerged from the lake of flames under the island.

Quickly, elemental creatures flew in.

After it disappeared, the red dragon waved its claws, and the vortex also disappeared at the same time.

Then, slowly, another trace of solemnity gradually emerged in his eyes that were like flame crystals.

"The Tribulation of the Gods, someone is finally taking a peek at this power!"

"Who could it be?"

"It actually gave me an omen that is difficult to protect! The four of them must have had the same premonition, right?"

Slowly, his eyes closed.

Although the omen from the guardian gave him an ominous premonition, but...he had no room to retreat from the responsibility of guardian!



"Legendary magic-fire dragon incarnation!"

It doesn't take three days.

Only on the second night, Isaac received compensation from phlogiston from the hands of a fusion element named "Ackerman".

Although he is not a true legendary mage yet, his knowledge of legendary magic is not shallow at all, and he also has a deep enough mastery of divine magic.

After just a little interpretation, it was quickly confirmed that this was indeed the record of the red dragon's research on legendary magic.

Although it is only a record and not a true legendary magic, the significance of this scroll is of extremely high value even if it is included in the research materials of the Place of Eternal Life.

especially……

"Legendary Seed-Life!"

"A field that can only be studied by divine magic casters!"

"Just as..."

There was a thoughtful look in Isaac's eyes.

Just like those magical healing and medical techniques, they are often only in the list of divine spell casters!

Even he broke through this limitation only after joining the Wheel of Heaven and being able to use arcane magic to perform magic!

And regarding this, he has gradually drawn inferences.

Based on this inference, combined with this legendary magical seed...

"Legendary Seed!"

"The source of the realm!"

"Between the two..."

Just reading through it again and again, inspiration is already bursting out in my heart.

but……

"It's a pity that it's not time to study it in depth!"

With a trace of regret, Isaac just wrote down the outline of the scroll, sealed it in a magic secret box, and quickly stored it in a different dimension with a mage's secret box!

As for the counterpart of the secret box, he stayed in Dubizlant's mage tower, guarded secretly by his own demon pet.

Immediately afterwards.

The location of the Dragon's Castle.

Emergency gathering for two consecutive days.

An army of kobolds led by Dragon Vein Shadow Assassins and Dragon Vein Kobolds!

An army of trolls led by a two-headed ogre!

The green dragon beast led by Ah Da and Ah Er!

There are also kobolds who are responsible for breeding, driving the dragon fly army!

There is even a team composed of drow elves with dark skin and pale hair!

In the darkness, it was impossible to judge the size of this densely packed army.

but……

Isaac's eyes penetrated the darkness and looked around this army.

Although the troll army will never have much order, just by looking at their ability to maintain unified silence at this time, you can see how elite they are.

These trolls, wearing heavy steel armor, with red eyes in the dark but silent, are far more terrifying than when they roar!

The kobold army is even more extraordinary, with standard military short blades, standard hand crossbows, standard poison arrows, standard leather armor, standard round shields... typical rogue equipment.

There are even some powerful people who even have the aura of magic equipment flashing on their bodies.

And those dragon veins, whether they are employed assassins or classic kobold warlocks, their equipment is far more sophisticated than these.

All these, coupled with the green dragon scales... Isaac is confident enough. No matter how Amn Shadow Thief or Shadow Master Guild is compared with his army of loyal servants, It is simply not worth mentioning!

After this war is over and the gods return, it will almost be time to further liberate their power!

As for the drow...

Most drow elves have the talent to make magic equipment. This time, in these drow teams with Isaac's permission, almost everyone has complete magic equipment!

That pitch-black armor, that bloodthirsty sword blade, and all kinds of magic wrist guards and magic rings...

This is excellent enough equipment, coupled with the naturally cold temperament of the drow...

Even Isaac must admit that even if he has a large enough army of loyal servants, if these guys can be used well, they are still valuable enough!

Just as he will use these drow this time, he has plans to further use them!

There are Green Dragon Beast and Dragonfly Army again...

Isaac looked around half a circle, with some satisfaction floating in his eyes.

No one of his army, whether Amn, Tethyr, or Calinsey, could gather such a large scale and be so elite at the same time!

Now is not the right time, otherwise...

The thought flashed and was quickly cut off.

Then, the dragon scales glowed.

The mystery is like the stream of light in the star world, but it also has a supreme majesty that transcends the material level. Moreover, even if the eyes are not looking at it, this majesty is directly projected to the souls of all people.

Suddenly, in the eyes of his loyal servant, the great king seemed to have become a real god, infinite and supreme!

But there were also a very small number of people, especially some among the drow, who trembled instinctively, as if they had fallen into the desperate gaze of a hell dragon.

But Isaac didn't pay attention to these, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.

The drow secretly hate him, isn't this a matter of course?

Activating the majestic aura, his voice also revealed the supreme majesty: "My most loyal warriors, I am very happy to see that after so many years of recuperation, you are not only no longer lazy, but also more powerful than ever before. The elite!

Now, it's time to unleash your cruelty and bloodshed again!

The horn of war has officially sounded. Guided by my will, pick up your weapons and tear all the enemies of the kingdom into pieces!

And I will also give you more powerful power, and give you the power, wealth, and even territory that match this power! "

As he spoke, he raised a claw, and the will directly projected by the majestic aura, pointed by the dragon claw, the two-headed ogre immediately had the feeling that the great green dragon was looking at them.

"Woba and Dunbar, you will have the qualifications to return to the Troll Mountains and conquer the Troll Mountains! But how large an area you can occupy depends entirely on you!"

Isaac knew it well. Although the two-headed ogre surrendered to his power, his ambition was always there!

"I will always die for you!"

"kill!"

The eyes of the two heads of the two-headed ogre lit up at the same time.

One had the reserve of a spellcaster, while the other raised his enchanted mace high and let out a brutal roar, causing the troll behind him to also roar.

This time, no more paddling!

"And you."

Isaac's paw pointed at the drow again: "I have always believed that the drow were born to be the nobles of darkness, and slaves should never be your destiny. I hope you will win my respect with your performance and will The drow clan has transformed into the most important part of the kingdom!"

"Supreme King, where your will points is where our blades are headed!"

Three drow, one man and two women, took a step forward at the same time.

In fact, they had already known the significance of this battle in advance. If not, how could they all be equipped with all the necessary equipment while they were still being conquered?

These equipments were actually pieced together by all the drows in the two dungeons!

For this battle, even if they have several factions within them, there is only one voice that they can do their best!

"And you, my most loyal servants!"

Isaac finally looked at the kobold army and the green dragon beast: "Although with your absolute loyalty, even if there is no reward, as long as I give the order, you will definitely risk your life. There are servants one after another, but as my most trusted and closest servant, I will give you everything you deserve!

strength! Power! wealth!

A deeper commitment to the Kingdom!

Everything! "

"Great Master!!!" Countless voices were excited at the same time.

"Now, give me my order and go to war!"

"I will pay attention to all your performances!"

With Isaac's last roar, the mountains began to tremble slightly, and the sky was shrouded in a terrifying buzzing sound.

This fluctuation is going away quickly again!

“Your Majesty’s Holy Power!”

"With such a vast military power, there is absolutely no chance of coming to the Third Research Institute!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded from the darkness on Isaac's side, and then, from the shadows, a figure walked out silently.

"The foundation of the Synthetic Institute, even the Institute of Eternal Life, has been vaguely suppressed. Although the Third Research Institute is only one of its seven major research institutes, no matter how much attention it pays to it, it will never be too much."

Isaac didn't feel anything strange about this person's appearance. He seemed to have been aware of it for a long time. Without turning his eyes, he continued: "They will leave it to you this whole journey. I also invited Some allies need to go and mobilize in person. In one month, we will meet at the West Wall Mountains!"

He still has enough confidence in this person. At least... until his research on the subject of shadow dragons and drow dragons has no results, he can still be entrusted with important tasks to a certain extent!

It's Barrett!

"Leave it to me."

"In addition, there are two latest news from the north."

Barrett nodded in agreement and said: "The Tomb of the Warlock King in the Troll Hills should have originated in ancient times. It was a mage capital that was even more powerful than Lei Loren. And this Even in that era, he already had the reputation of the Warlock King. But for the time being, although he has been born, he has not directly interfered with the North. Although the city-state lords in the North are secretly on guard, There was no further action..."

"In addition, on the Torre people's side, the red-robed mage and the Tukan tribe of the Eastern Grassland have joined forces to launch the largest pincer attack on Leatherman. Further north, a wizard king who also comes from the Torre is conquering Damara…”



Isaac is firing on all cylinders.

Over at the Tower of Shadows, after making the necessary defensive arrangements for the dungeon, Eugene and the others moved one step faster.

After all, whether it is contacting the five-color dragon and Dracolich, mobilizing allies from the Shadow Realm, or those evil lycanthropes from the Black Blood Religion, they all have to do it themselves.

As for those allies, Isaac could quickly launch arrangements based on the foundation of the Covenant of Thousand Dragons and the Covenant of Advanced Dragons. He only needed to use text messages to control the two intelligence systems, one in the south and one in the north.

Therefore...

"The gathering place, the Ornrotai volcano, is located in the east of the Sea of ​​Glory, passing through Kalinsei!"

"One month is enough for me to visit the Mystic Lock ruins!"

"If you have enough time, you may be able to test the wolf-snake demon! However, this is not necessary. After all, the ability of the wolf-snake demon is not as good as that of the white toad. It is difficult to say that it can bring much improvement in combat power, and Carlin Within the game, there are probably existences related to dark gods and demon lords lurking!"

After all the army left, Isaac made relevant arrangements for the first loyal servant who stayed behind on the second day, especially the arrangements for Dubizlant and the Brain-shaped Castle, before setting off. , the destination is even more... Karinsey!

The "talisman" thing didn't make him make a special trip last time, but this time, since he was on the way, he was deliberately moving towards the ancient Mystery Lock ruins.

In the form of the Pleasure Demon, he fired three consecutive high-level teleportation spells, followed by two teleportation spells prepared by his own spell slot.

In human form, he has arrived at the junction of the Cursed Desert and Kalinsei.

But it didn’t go directly into Karinsay.

The map shows that the ruins of the Mystery Chain were once the capital of the ancient mage dynasty and the predecessor of Calim Port.

Of course, the predecessor is certainly the predecessor, but the ruins are not connected to the current Calim Port.

It is said that the ruins are filled with endless dangers, and Calim Port has even been rebuilt twice, so it must be far away from this potential danger.

"The Cursed Desert goes all the way south, from the coast of the Sea of ​​Glory, to Calim Port!"

"After arriving at Calim Port, the Mysterious Ruins are not far away!"

Open the map and roughly determine the current location.

Isaac silently recited two incantations, waved his hand, and a large mount appeared in front of him.

This is a mount in the shape of a horse. It is all black and very handsome. It is also equipped with a black saddle and reins. It seems to be no different from a normal horse.

But if you look closely, its four hooves are not solid, but more like smoke, which makes its body suspended.

This is the "Phantom Pony"!

An extraordinary mount created by third-level conjuration spells!

Take Isaac up to 19 effective caster levels in strength.

Not only is this phantom horse incredibly fast, without the addition of acceleration, Isaac's true form would probably be inferior to it.

It can last for a full 19 hours, almost a whole day with one spell.

It can even fly!

This spell has always been the best choice for wizards to travel at home.

Not prepared to reveal his identity, and not wanting to waste the power of the crown, thereby losing the high-level teleportation technique that can be used at will, Isaac is also preparing to use it for the first time!

Turning over, with a thought, the phantom horse immediately flew up with all four hooves, piercing the sky like lightning.

The whole journey was uneventful.

After all, not many people would want to intercept a spell caster for no reason. This "person" also includes the vast majority of monsters.

Moreover, even if you want to intercept it, with the lightning speed of the Phantom Horse, it will often pass through the air when you think of it on the other side.

Before night fell, Isaac had already flown to the Sea of ​​Glory that lay between Karinsay and the Boltan Peninsula.

Another pull raised the altitude, and he walked eastward along the coastline.

Then, some pictures that kept coming into his field of vision made him slightly surprised.

The southern coastal area of ​​Kalinsei was more prosperous than he expected.

If we say that the mountainous areas intersecting with Tessel are barbaric, backward and poor areas.

This port city on the southern coast, whether it is the brightness of the lights or the ships that are constantly coming in and out of the port under the night, all show the prosperity here.

For such a city, Isaac did not directly pass over them. Instead, he moved some distance away and detoured from above the sea.

Of course, although it was a detour, it did not disturb the city's defense system. However, when it passed through the air, it was a brief induction of the will of the soul...

"The aura of the temple! Especially the Temple of Storms!"

"The existence of a powerful magic barrier fluctuates!"

"So, the ancient magic inheritance of Calinsei is more concentrated in this southern coastal area!"

"I wonder if there are any orthodox mage lords among the current local lords of Calinsay?"

After crossing two port cities in succession, Isaac already had a certain grasp of the general environment of this area.

We are now calculating the distance to Port Calim and the approximate time of arrival.

"Um?"

"This is……"

The phantom pony had just flown over a coast. Suddenly, Isaac's heart moved. It made another half circle in the air and quickly turned around.

"Poison Breath!"

In the distance, an extremely familiar fluctuation of magic power made his eyes flash.

In that direction, dots of light from fire arrows continued to intersect on the sea surface, and suddenly there was a beam of electric light.

Then, there was another familiar wave of magic power.

"Ice Breath!"

Isaac's thoughts moved, and the phantom pony shot out amid the whistling wind in his ears.

At this time, the night was already getting dark.

But this darkness did not hinder the naval battle over there.

But it was three warships, under bright firelight, besieging a large merchant ship.

Fire oil arrow!

Armor-piercing ballista!

There's even an evocation spell for the caster!

But what caught Isaac's attention even more was a short figure that appeared and disappeared like a ghost in the night sky.

It was the presence of this figure that caused the three warships to besiege the merchant ship. Even though the merchant ship was already on fire, they still could not capture it quickly.

Whether it is poisonous breath or ice breath, there is no doubt about his identity!

It is the dragon-veined kobold who has undergone three transformations!

Moreover, he is still on the ANBU side and directly obeys the orders of the second loyal servant. Currently, he is considered to be in the Dragon Worship Cult and is under the leadership of Miranda.

"Cook, who are they?"

Isaac's memory could also directly call out the name of this loyal servant.

Fang flew here, and on one side he summoned a high-level magic armor, and on the other side he used the sorcerer's ability to spit out just two syllables, and countless energy fragments were as violent as a storm vortex. The earth swept toward a warship.

Level 5 spell-Fang Vortex!

The spell refers to a caster who is protected by a group of well-equipped and heavily armored warriors.

The lightning beams that struck the loyal servant a moment ago.

A little further ahead, a fireball against a merchant ship.

It was from this man.

As soon as this spell came out, both the caster and the heavily armored warriors were cut dozens of times by fragments and fell down directly.

The three warships suddenly became chaotic, with various "enemy attack" and "shooting" calls coming.

"Owner?"

At the same time, when he heard Isaac's voice, the loyal servant of the Dragon Vein, who was gliding against the sea like a bat, was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized who was coming.

There was surprise in his eyes, and he screamed: "Great Master, they are people from the Langding Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of the Shield, and they are taking revenge on us!"

According to the information from the Langding Chamber of Commerce, the Dragon Worship Cult and the ANBU, this is a force that attempts to monopolize the Sea of ​​Glory and the Steam Lake connected to the Sea of ​​Glory by canals, as well as all countries surrounding this huge body of water.

The Knights of the Strong Shield have always been their allies, but the presence of the Knights of the Strong Shield is not limited to this area. Even Amn, even the North, and even countries like Sembia and Cormyr are all present. There are signs of the Knights of the Shield appearing.

But, revenge?

There was a movement in my heart, and I quickly realized something.

While the Phantom Pony raised its height, Isaac didn't hold anything back.

Energy replacement - powerful - negative energy fireball!

A dark death bead that was only the size of a pea, but filled with power that made all living things above the sea despair, quickly completed its condensation in front of Isaac.

With another snap of his fingers, as the Pearl of Darkness shot down on a warship, suddenly, a space with a radius of at least twenty feet appeared, and terrifying dark energy instantly enveloped everything.