The Radiant Light - [English Version]

After about a week, the delegation, consisting of Marshals Elena, Ralanka, Dande, and over 20 attendants, set off for the territory of the Dragon Fairy Clan. The journey lasted for several hours, as they continuously traveled through a deep underground tunnel that led into the continent, crossing the ocean. The meeting between the two powers had been communicated to both sides, so upon their arrival, the delegation was received with great ceremony.

They were greeted by an escort that led them to a magnificent palace decorated with patterns of dragons, butterflies, and countless other intricate details. Finally, they were brought to a grand hall, where the highest-ranking being present was a massive creature, its body covered in emerald-green dragon scales radiating an imposing aura. The attendants were asked to wait outside while the Marshals entered, feeling a heavy weight on their spirits. After all, facing such a powerful entity was an experience few could endure without feeling something.

The Marshals bowed their heads to the Dragon Fairy King, with the most powerful military officials of the Dragon Fairy Clan flanking them. They used sound-transmission techniques to converse discreetly, ensuring that no one else could overhear.

Ralanka: "Do you think the Dragon Fairy King is stronger than Lord Zebraem, Dande?" Dande: "I'm not sure; the Dragon Fairy King exudes a very strong pressure, but I've never seen Lord Zebraem fight at full strength." Ralanka: "Look at that four-pointed crown on his head. He must truly be the Dragon Fairy King. A four-pointed crown signifies a level of power just below the Divine Beasts. Remember that, Dande." Dande: "Really? I've seen those crowns before, but I never thought they had such significance."

As the two were conversing, Elena stepped forward, facing the Dragon Fairy King.

Elena: "Your Majesty, Dragon Fairy King. We represent the Legion here to negotiate with the Dragon Fairy Clan regarding some potential issues that may arise in the future. We humbly request a response from your nobility."

From his throne, the Dragon Fairy King cast a slight glance down at the bowing Marshals. Beside him stood a girl, presumably the princess of the Dragon Fairy Clan, as her aura was very similar to that of the Dragon Fairy King. His movements appeared slow, yet the overwhelming aura around him was always swirling.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: "I am Vpgey Niu Ogan, the Dragon Fairy King, ruling over the entire Dragon Fairy Clan. Our clan has a very good relationship with humanity, and I have personally received assistance from them. However, the Legion is a force aimed at exterminating humanity, as evidenced by your soldiers starting to organize attacks with the intention of slaughtering humans. We do not share the same ideals; we cannot walk the same path. Therefore…"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the guards in the grand hall immediately surrounded Elena, Ralanka, and Dande. Outside, the escorting attendants were fighting fiercely against the Dragon Fairy Clan.

Ralanka: "The Dragon Fairy King has chosen the side of humanity. We must leave here quickly."

The other two immediately used their skills to break through the encirclement. An explosion occurred, and smoke and debris filled the air. At the same time, the Token Diego had given them was burned to ashes.

Inside Axeler, Zebraem noticed that the Token was gone and immediately flew to the territory of the Dragon Fairy Clan to assist their withdrawal.

Zebraem (Dark Zebraem): "How can it be so quick? They just left a few hours ago, which means the battle between the two sides must have occurred immediately after their arrival. In my memory, there was no indication that the Dragon Fairy Clan had chosen a side; perhaps I didn't have all the information back then." 

Zebraem (Zeb): "Light Emperor, being a wise one, she would not reveal too much information." 

Zebraem (Dark Zebraem ): "You are right. That woman is indeed very cunning."

All the attendants in the delegation were killed while the Marshals quickly withdrew from the territory of the Dragon Fairy Clan. The soldiers of the Dragon Fairy Clan wanted to pursue but were stopped by the Dragon Fairy King.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: "Everyone stay here. Your presence here cannot change anything. Concentrate the army to guard the borders; it is highly likely they will seize the opportunity to attack while I am not here. Although our Dragon Fairy Clan has just formed, the achievements of the Dragon and Fairy Clans in the past are renowned. Don't disappoint me."

The Dragon Fairy King stepped forward with an imposing aura. He spread his gigantic wings and soared into the sky at an incredible speed to chase after those who were fleeing.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: "They may have reinforcements. There's no way they dared to come here with such a small force." (Thought)

The fleeing Marshals suddenly felt an immense power approaching them at a terrifying speed.

Ralanka: "We can't run anymore. We have to engage in battle to buy some time, Elena, Dande!!" 

Elena: "Understood!" 

Dande: "Got it!!"

The three of them gradually descended to the ground, and just a moment later, the Dragon Fairy King arrived. From the sky, a shadow suddenly landed heavily on the ground, sending clouds of dust flying up. A massive and imposing figure slowly emerged. The Dragon Fairy King folded his wings, rubbed his wrists, and pointed his hand toward the sky. The sky above began to darken, and a large vortex appeared surrounded by lightning. Then, from within the vortex, a bolt of golden lightning struck directly into the Dragon Fairy King's hand. All the Marshals were astonished, their eyes wide at what appeared in his grasp.

Dande: "That is...." 

Ralanka: "A Divine Weapon! Indeed, one who has united two powerful races like the Fairy and Dragon Clans in the past deserves to possess a Divine Weapon." 

Elena: "A great saber. What now?" 

Ralanka: "Hold your ground until Lord Zebraem arrives." 

Dande: "Do you think he can ...."

Before Dande could finish his sentence, a crescent-shaped green attack shot toward them. Its speed was so fast that, despite their timely reflexes, Dande's forearm, although not directly struck, was still burned and scorched.

Dande: "The power is terrifying!"

Ralanka took out a chain with a scythe from his spatial pocket. He gathered strength, wrapping his arms tightly around his body, and gradually grew larger, with more muscles appearing. The mane around his neck also expanded slightly. Ralanka crouched down, then launched himself powerfully toward the Dragon Fairy King while spinning his weapon.

Elena cast a spell to control the branches growing from the ground, entangling the Dragon Fairy King's feet and sprouting sharp thorns. However, none of the thorns could pierce through the solid dragon scales. On the contrary, the thorny vines quickly ignited and turned to ashes due to the extreme heat emanating from the Dragon Fairy King. He leaped into the air and swung down at Ralanka, who was rushing toward him. Ralanka twisted his body to evade the downward strike, but the force from the great saber hitting the ground also injured him.

Ignoring his injuries, Ralanka, while being thrown back, launched his chain to tightly wrap around the Dragon Fairy King. But in an instant, the Dragon Fairy King flexed his body, and the entire chain that encircled him shattered into hundreds of pieces.

The Dragon Fairy King roared after releasing the grip on his body, his roar echoing across the sky and earth. Zebraem, though far away, could still hear it. The roar carried a kind of power that stunned anyone who heard it for a brief moment.

Taking advantage of the Marshals being affected by the roar, the Dragon Fairy King charged at one of them. Dande, who was in the air from dodging his initial attack, just regained his senses when he saw the Dragon Fairy King rushing toward him. Elena quickly cast a spell, summoning a gigantic tree from the ground to shield Dande from the Dragon Fairy King's attack, but it was futile; he pierced a hole through the tree and lunged at Dande. Dande's reflexes were quite quick; as soon as Elena gave him the opportunity, he quickly crossed his arms in front of his chest, generating a gust of wind that pushed him and the Dragon Fairy King apart. However, the Dragon Fairy King's strike did not end there; even though it was deflected by the wind, the blade still sliced down, shattering the wind. From the path of the blade, a crescent-shaped slash, resembling his initial attack, flew toward Dande. He tried to create a transparent wall right in front of him to block the attack, but it was still penetrated, and the slash struck him, leaving a long wound across his chest and on the arms he used to protect himself.

Dande: "Aaaah!"

As soon as the Dragon Fairy King landed, he gripped the great saber in his hand and threw it directly at Elena, who was standing quite far away. Elena, despite keeping her distance, was caught off guard by the incoming attack.

Elena: "No! I can't avoid it." (Thought)

Elena instinctively closed her eyes. At the same time, as the saber was hurtling toward her, Ralanka chased after it with his chain and wrapped it around the blade, but the force of the saber was too strong. It pulled along the chain Ralanka had on his arm, tearing apart the chained arm. Blood streamed out. Elena, unable to dodge the attack, felt the blade slice past her shoulder sharply. If Ralanka hadn't redirected the path of the saber slightly with his chain, it would have likely pierced straight through her chest.

Ralanka: "Damn it! What kind of monstrous power is this?"

Dande: "Is this the ability of the Dragon Fairy King combined with a Divine Weapon? It's terrifying!"

Dande gritted his teeth, gathering the winds around him into his palm. They gradually formed a powerful vortex. Dande lifted the hand holding the swirling wind above his head. It expanded, becoming very large, with the winds swirling around, wrapping around his entire body. Dande swung the sharp wind vortex toward the Dragon Fairy King. With no Divine Artifact in his hand, the Dragon Fairy King could only try to evade the incoming attack. However, its area of effect was too vast; he could only raise his hand to defend. A deep cut ran across his forearm, penetrating his dragon scales.

After Dande's attack, the Dragon Fairy King paused momentarily. The Marshals quickly regrouped to defend together.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: Well done, kid. Although you are still young, you have great potential. The other two are the same. The big one is using spells to hinder the chains while attacking me. Meanwhile, that Dryas girl is providing excellent support in both defense and offense.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: I value talent, but the enemy must die. This is the end.

As soon as he finished speaking, the great axe immediately flew back into the palm of the Dragon King. He gripped the Divine Weapon tightly, its color gradually shifting from emerald green to pink and red. Powerful auras emanated around him, and the air vibrated violently. The sky also became more turbulent. The Dragon King swung the great axe, creating a beam of white light with a hint of pink directed at Elena, Ralanka, and Dande.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: I will send you all down to the same grave.

As the beam of light surged toward them, it was suddenly blocked by a dark figure. The person extended their hand to stop the attack. Seconds later, the Dragon King's attack was completely halted.

Dande: Zebraem, you finally made it.

Elena: Can you fly a bit faster? We were almost dead!

Ralanka: We've tried our best.

Zebraem (Zeb): Withdraw, I will handle the rest.

The Marshals followed behind Zebraem as they retreated. They knew that staying would do them no good. They were heavily injured and lacked the strength to continue fighting.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: Do you think you can leave so easily?

Zebraem (Zeb): "Leave the rest to you!"

Zebraem (Dark Zebraem): "Leave it to me."

Zebraem exuded a powerful aura of black and blood-red directly toward the Dragon King as a threat. The Dragon King did the same. The two forces collided, creating a boundary between the two sides.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: Who are you? How do you have such an aura? Either way, you will end up like them.

Zebraem (Dark Zebraem): I have never underestimated my enemies.

That statement made the Dragon King somewhat angry.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: An arrogant one!

Vpgey Niu Ogan: "I am not in my best state to confront him. I may have to end this in a single blow." (Thought)

The Dragon King focused his power into the Divine Weapon, its color changing once more. Zebraem realized what he intended to do. He stepped back very far, lowered his body, placed his right hand on the ground, clenched it tightly, and then lifted it to his chest. Slowly, he extended that arm straight out, grasping at the air in front of him and pulling it toward himself. The space before him shattered into countless shards, resembling broken glass. Behind the elbow of that arm, several magic circles appeared. He raised his arm, extending it straight ahead, preparing to launch a finishing punch to end this battle.

After gathering his power, the Dragon King soared into the sky, the gray sky dissipating entirely under his strength. It became clear with sunlight shining down from above. The Dragon King dove straight down toward Zebraem.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: You will witness! My ultimate technique!

Vpgey Niu Ogan: DIEN BIEN PHU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zebraem also threw a punch just as the Dragon King's attack surged toward him.

Zebraem (Dark Zebraem): Burn the mortal world.

Zebraem (Dark Zebraem): GODRA!!!!!!!

An explosion occurred when the two attacks collided. The shockwave from the explosion could be felt from dozens of kilometers away. All the Marshals who had not managed to escape in time had to cast defensive spells while lying flat on the ground to avoid being harmed. In the territory of the Dragon Tribe, they also felt the power from that explosion, leaving everyone bewildered.

From the center of the explosion, a flower emerged, stretching for kilometers, resembling a lotus. Its white and pale pink petals spread around the center like a whirlpool. Zebraem emerged from the explosion, severely injured, and the Marshals rushed to him to carry him away. Meanwhile, at the center of the lotus, the Dragon King sat on the ground, dazed, with scales peeling off and a severe wound appearing on his abdomen, which seemed to be spreading.

Vpgey Niu Ogan: If he doesn't die from that last blow, he will definitely be a future threat.