Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire

"Just tell me, do you want offspring or not? Do you want them or not?"

"I want them!"

Gazing at the dragon egg before him, the eldest son gave an answer that made Noah smile broadly.

"Since you want offspring, then pay a little attention every day. If you see an attractive person, don't hesitate, pursue boldly. I'll be your strongest support."

Noah encouraged immediately, and when the eldest son's expression became somewhat strange and bashful, the Holy Dragon wasn't satisfied and continued,

"Since the current environment doesn't satisfy you, you can visit Heaven more often. Maybe you'll meet some goddesses you fancy."

"Alright."

Iliad didn't refute his father's suggestion but chose to accept it completely, because indeed, going to Heaven to find a Blazing Angel companion was a good choice.

As for goddesses, Iliad took his father's words as a joke. Of course, Divines have offspring, but how could they possibly match him now? There's no need to expect it.

Under Noah's gaze, Iliad didn't stay long; after looking around, he hurriedly left for Alviss Continent. Strictly speaking, he was responsible for overseeing the construction of the three cross-border teleportation gates on that continent.

Strictly speaking, this was a fairly thankless task because the resources consumed for activation were collected locally, and if not coordinated well, it could easily spark public outrage.

However, Iliad, who always had the image of a wise Monarch, coordinated this well. Not only did he not incite local resistance, but he also utilized this enormous spectacle project to stimulate economic activity and further attracted many organizations and nations eager to ally.

"No more than ten years at most, and the three cross-border gates can be completed. By then, we can start the campaign again."

Noah quietly pondered. Iliad returned not just to visit his brother's family; he also reported the progress of the project to Noah. Though the fairies report daily to Noah, the significance is different.

The sun rises and the moon sets, time flows, only the stars shine brightly, eternal and immortal, reflecting the kingdom of the gods in the sky of the Material Realm. Each star symbolizes an Undying Divine Spirit.

"The stars... speaking of them, it's been a long time since I saw Gwen!"

The Holy Dragon gazing up at the night sky stars suddenly remembered the young daughter who once fondly called him "Dragon Dad," reminiscing like an old dragon about past events.

Gwendolin, the third-generation direct descendant of the Augustus family, her brother Uranos is now missing and untraceable. Even Noah doesn't know where to find him.

When Noah learned that the Augustus family would face threats from Hell's will, the only one he couldn't reach was him, though Gwen did remind him.

However, within the Augustus family, Gwen is the least worried about threats from Hell's will because Gwen was undergoing a special inheritance at that time.

According to the information Gwen revealed at the time, this inheritance was a secret of the stars that could transform Spellcasters' life forms, turning them into beings above all races once the transformation was complete.

As for the specific details, Noah didn't know, considering it's a secret transmission from the Tower, seeking details is inherently unethical, and Gwen, who intended to compete for the position of Tower Master, couldn't make such a low-level mistake.

A hundred years have passed, and although Noah and Gwen's communication hasn't been interrupted, it's mostly through the Communication Array, never face-to-face.

When Gwen first advanced as a Legendary Mage, she was reprimanded by Selena for staying too long on the ground, returning to the Star Tower with a heavy mood and vowing never to return without becoming the Tower Master.

Though it was a heartfelt wish, Noah still knew, after all, he raised the girl, what's there left unsaid? Though it was venting in a moment of righteous anger, Gwendolin indeed strived towards that direction arduously.

The Holy Dragon's thoughts were not just confined to memories; when an idea emerged, the breathtaking stars and bright moon before him lost their appeal, and Noah turned and activated the Communication Array.

However, even though he initiated the Communication Array, whether Gwen would reply was uncertain. A Legendary Mage has countless tasks to undertake, not to mention that time and distance can erode everything, creating an incalculable distance barrier.

Noah felt it; without close contact and communication, he started to feel an unfamiliarity towards this Augustus whom he's cared for as a daughter from a young age.

When Gwen first returned to the Tower of the Stars, she contacted Noah three to five times a month, discussing nothing particular, just having casual conversations or confiding some daily accumulated trivial matters and worries.

But as time extended, the communication frequency gradually reduced, from three times a month to once a month, then every three months, then once every six months, every year, every three years... the Legendary Mage grew busier.

Even for the Tower, a Legendary Mage holds significant importance. Back at the Tower Sanctuary, Gwen gradually integrated into the Tower, taking on the rights, duties, and resources that come with being a Legendary Mage, leaving less and less leisure time.

This was obviously the nature of things; Noah can understand and accept this, but he also had to face the reality that this daughter was gradually distancing herself from him, a felt inevitability.

Noah recalled that when Gwen first returned to the Star Tower, she initiated contact with him every time. But later on, their roles reversed, with Noah initiating contact with Gwen.

Yet, at many times, Noah couldn't reach her. Even when he did make contact, before exchanging two words, the call would be hastily cut off, with various excuses, but the essence being busy, simply busy.

"Dragon Dad!"

In Noah's gaze, without much expectation, this time the Communication Array connected, revealing a girl with bright eyes shining like stars. However, the girl possessed a dignified and elegant aura inconsistent with youthful liveliness.

"Got time today?"

Noah smiled, looking at this girl who hadn't changed in a hundred years, her appearance reminiscent of her grandmother.

"Yes, I happen to have some leisure today."

"Have you acquired the inheritance?"

Noah recalled during their last communication, Gwen mentioned she was preparing to participate in the election for Tower Master, and the method supposedly involved receiving an inheritance. Once she obtained the full inheritance, she'd become the next Tower Master.

"Yes, I succeeded. I'm in the process of transforming my life form, and once the transformation is complete, I'll be the next Master of the Stars!"

At this moment, the girl's radiant smile shifted from its former summer blossom exuberance to the graceful elegance of autumn chrysanthemums, exuding a calm and serene demeanor shaped by time and experience.

She was now an outstanding and qualified Legendary Mage, surpassing Selena of the past, no longer the little girl who chased after him, wanting to sleep holding his dragon tail.

"Indeed, you're impressive, Little Gwen. I said you'd succeed."

Noah sincerely praised her. Becoming the Tower Sanctuary's Master is not the strongest position but is the highest nominal manager. In any Material Plane, it's undoubtedly a significant figure.

Regardless of which Tower Sanctuary it is, its influence won't remain confined to one Plane. The Mage Holy Land's influence will radiate to multiple Planes, with no certainty of its sanctuary's homeland.