Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire

This is the price one must bear as a summoner after the Dragon God's descent, of course, this is only the basic cost, but Noah doesn't mind this loss. He only wants to know now,

"What did Madam Tamara say to you?"

"Do not attempt to get any information from me. I have a covenant with this lady, so I won't disclose anything."

"You're a legendary mage, isn't bypassing the terms of a contract a basic skill for you?"

"You're right, but why should I reveal it to you?"

The girl raised an eyebrow slightly, a mischievous expression suddenly appeared on her delicate face,

"I agree with the opinion of that esteemed madam; as a young dragon yet to mature, you need not know."

"Who was asking for my help just now, and now that you've found a method, you're just shoving me aside."

Noah discontentedly exhaled a wisp of fire.

"Noah, you've seen Casius's fate. He was merely an incomplete Titan Bloodline, yet attracted such hellish will. And you, as a true Ancestor Dragon, have you considered what kind of madness these wills might exhibit when you encounter Hell or Abyss?"

"..."

"Before truly becoming powerful, you'd do well to stay in the Material Realm. From today onward, my Mage City is handed over to you."

"Where are you going?"

Even though he knows he gained control over a Mage Holy Land, Noah feels no joy in his heart.

"That's not something you should worry about right now."

"Aunt, I am not the same young dragon you used to play with back then. Are you sure you want to talk to me like this?"

Noah's expression turned unfriendly,

"What? You plan to use force against me?"

"I helped out, I have the basic right to know, right? I can't know nothing."

Noah grumbled indignantly.

"This is all for your good."

Selena, having said this, seeing Noah's expression change added,

"If you truly wish to do something, then help look after the Augustus family. I lack the extra energy to focus on them, I can only entrust you."

"Does the current Augustus family even need me to look after them?"

Noah rolled his dragon eyes, unable to recall the last time he intervened in the Augustus family because it wasn't necessary. Aside from that natural demigod at the Elf Court, the other two grandnephews were quite well-behaved.

Of course, that grandniece was also very respectful towards him. From her behavior and demeanor, Noah couldn't pinpoint any faults. It's just that the group of Elf Gods backing her made him feel displeased.

"Indeed, they didn't need you to care before, but from now on, I'm afraid you'll need to spend more effort."

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

Noah's expression also grew serious.

"Do you know about the Ancestor Bloodline Effect?"

"You mean, Uncle's change will affect the entire Augustus family?"

Noah certainly understood the Ancestor Effect, his expression changed unconsciously.

The so-called Ancestor Bloodline Effect is a phenomenon that generally appears in supreme beings, or more commonly in divine level entities, reflecting the ascension of a bloodline group.

In simpler terms, when one person achieves divinity, all related creatures ascend together. Of course, such a description isn't accurate because the Ancestor Bloodline Effect is a reflection on the bloodline itself.

Its specific manifestation is that when an ancestor level entity at the bloodline origin breaks through certain barriers and reaches a realm, their profound power directly impacts the bloodline.

From top to bottom, using oneself as the source, it radiates to all descendants with blood ties, and depending on the closeness of the kinship, the entire bloodline lineage receives varying levels of feedback and evolution.

Its most extreme aspect is that after the supreme being ascends, even his offspring born hundreds or thousands of years ago may benefit and receive comprehensive enhancements from the bloodline.

Such occurrences are extremely rare, arguably even a mortal ascending might not trigger such phenomena, and it's only thanks to Noah's possession of the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline that he understands what his grandmother is talking about.

"Correct, the truth is, the Ancestor Bloodline Effect should have appeared among the descendants of the Augustus family long ago, it's just that Casius kept restraining and suppressing this influence, concentrating everything on one person."

"Wayne?"

Noah immediately realized who this unfortunate chosen by Casius was, given how distinct he is within the Augustus family.

"But from now on, Casius can no longer restrain it, hence, from today onwards, many worshippers of Hell will emerge within the Augustus family. These individuals will be your responsibility to clear out."

"Just demonization, isn't it unnecessary to eliminate?"

Noah's expression grew solemn.

"It wasn't necessary before because Casius could control it, but now he can no longer. Going forward, how will you judge the morality of the Tifflin born into the Augustus family? On what grounds can you assert that they aren't influenced by Hell's will? Perhaps it's mere bloodline pollution, but do you want to gamble on such probabilities?"

"I still possess the ability to singularly manage them."

"If you're willing to expend such effort, it's up to you."

Selena did not smile more because of this. However, her demeanor noticeably softened as she continued,

"But you must also pay attention to the existing members of the Augustus family; they all have the potential to awaken the Hell Bloodline."

"This truly is a once-in-a-millennium rarity."

Upon hearing his adoptive mother's admonition, Noah couldn't help but complain, the appearance of the Ancestor Bloodline Effect often signifies the birth of a Longevity Species family lasting at least thousands of years without decline. However, it seems like a bloodline curse upon the Augustus family.

"Who could say otherwise? Thank you for your diligence, Noah."

Having received the answers from the Dragon God, Selena waved at Noah, directly disappearing before him. At the same moment, a peculiar sensation came upon Noah.

Noah looked towards the direction of Elisium City, gazing at the Mage Holy Land standing therein, a subtle feeling that everything was under his control emerged in his heart.

At this moment, everything he saw belonged entirely to him, all existed within his grasp.

However, Noah didn't exhibit any joy or pride; instead, he withdrew into another intact palace, examining his grandnephew.

According to his adoptive mother Selena's reminder, the most dangerous in the Augustus family at present is Wayne, for he took on the Hell Bloodline of the entire Augustus family.

Previously, with Casius helping watch over him, now deprived of the Ancestor's aid, relying solely on himself, this Demon King was likely to truly fall and transform into a genuine Demon King.

"Great-uncle!"

This connection wasn't smooth; Noah waited for a long time, considering going to the Great Graveyard, before Wayne's figure hesitantly arrived, appearing in the image projected by the Communication Array.

"What's happened? Why did you take so long to connect?"

Noah furrowed the fine scales between his eyebrows, carefully scrutinizing the Hell's Son, trying to discern any changes in him. Yet his aura remained as gloomy and dark as usual, stern and solitary, majestic and dignified like a Monarch ruling the night.

"I was dealing with an issue, my attention was too occupied, apologies."

Hearing his great-uncle's questioning reproach, Wayne, already a Monarch in his own right, lowered his head in apology.

"Can you tell me what the issue is?"

"I…"

Wayne bowed his head, his expression appearing even gloomier. He indeed encountered a problem, and it's a significant one.

Because he found his dreams crumbling and shattering, that distant and elusive figure somehow became incredibly eerie and menacing, to the extent that he lacked the courage to approach them, only wanting to flee.