After some discussion, Qin Feng’s proposal gained the approval of the majority, and they decided to dispatch troops to the Dragon Realm.

Everyone was clear that the objective of this expedition was not territorial conquest. Instead, it was to ascertain the current situation in the Dragon Realm and thoroughly investigate the possibility of hidden Evil God Believers to prevent any nascent threats.

If the Ancient Giant Dragons of the Dragon Realm were unwilling to allow the Holy Empire’s army to enter their territory, then they would at least have to initiate negotiations. The goal would be to allow envoys from the Holy Empire to personally enter the Holy Mountain for an inspection.

Events unfolded as predicted.

The Ancient Giant Dragons, having something to hide, flatly rejected Qin Feng’s request.

Seeing this, Qin Feng, who had already secured the support of most Native Powers, no longer hesitated. He immediately ordered the Holy Empire’s grand army to march on the Eastern Giant Dragon Mountains, the domain of the Ancient Giant Dragons.

Although most of the infantry would struggle to reach the Holy Mountain where the Ancient Giant Dragons resided, the Holy Empire’s terrifying military might was more than enough to completely occupy all the vassal powers loyal to them. It would also allow for a thorough search of their territories for any hidden Evil God Believers or Void Creatures.

However, the Lizardmen and Sub-Dragons allied with the Ancient Giant Dragons were clearly not willing to sit back and await their doom by submitting to the Holy Empire’s "careful inspection."

They decisively dispatched massive reinforcements to the frontline vassal cities, doing everything in their power to halt the Holy Empire’s grand army as it continued its eastward advance.

’Looks like a major battle is unavoidable.

Perfect.

I can use this to grind some combat levels for my Gray Lord Profession.’

With this in mind, Qin Feng no longer hesitated. He personally led his most powerful legion, composed of Extraordinary Dragon Cavalry and Sielo Knights, to the most intense front and launched a thunderous assault on the Lizardman Kingdom’s fortress-castle.

The primary objective of this battle was to raise his Gray Lord’s combat level.

Therefore, as Qin Feng cut down his enemies, he exclusively used skills from his Gray Lord Profession. These included the Arrow of Aksha, a spell wrapped in searing waves of flame, and the Attributeless Amber Spear, which condensed immense energy. He didn’t use a single exclusive skill from his other Professions—such as Necromancer, Ranger, or Sigmar Combat Priest—for the entire battle.

Normally, Qin Feng’s Gray Lord skills weren’t large-scale spells requiring a long casting time. This gave them inherent shortcomings in power and range, making it impossible to wipe out hundreds or even thousands of enemies at once. At most, a single cast could kill four or five foes.

But thanks to the many Mage Talents Qin Feng had plundered from other heroes, the power and effects of these two Gray Lord skills now defied all logic, appearing utterly absurd.

[Magic Amplification: Massively increases your Magic Power and the damage of your Magic Skills.]

[Double Casting: Every time you cast a spell, your damaging skills will inflict a second instance of damage. However, this secondary damage erupts with a delay at the original location, making it easier for enemies to dodge.]

[Spirit Enhancement: Increases your Attribute Conversion Efficiency for the Spirit Attribute. Each point of Spirit converts into a higher amount of Magic Power, Magic Attack Power, Casting Range, and other stats.]

[Magic Range Enhancement: Increases the effective area of all your Range Magic, including Combat Magic, Beneficial Magic, and Healing Magic.]

[Flame Magic Specialization: Increases your Flame Magic damage.]

[Magic Range Enhancement: Enhances your magic range.]

[Magic Penetration: Your spells can now pierce through targets. Before reaching their final destination, they will deal full damage to all enemies they pass through.]

When combined with the Kadang’s Secret Technique Passive Skill from his Necromancer Profession, the Great Mage Talent he’d plundered from an Elf Mage boss, and the inherently fast cooldowns of the Gray Lord’s Magic Skills, Qin Feng was practically a relentless Magic Machine Gun.

[Great Mage: Increases your total Mana by 200%.]

[Kadang’s Secret Technique (Passive): Your Magic Power cap is increased by 60%, all Casting Costs are reduced by 40%, and the melee damage of your Undead units is increased by 20%.]

’Not bad.

I’m leveling up quickly.

At this rate, I should be able to hit level ten in a single siege battle.’

His mind made up, Qin Feng immediately quickened the pace of the battle. He was backed by his own Blood Volume in the tens of thousands and further bolstered by layers of plundered damage-reduction talents. On top of that, he wore top-tier equipment from the Otherworld that provided even more damage mitigation. With no regard for his own safety, he charged directly into the heart of the Lizardman Army and began a one-sided, brutal slaughter.

As for the Holy Empire’s Extraordinary Legions, their presence was even more overwhelming.

In the skies above, the Royal Dragon Cavalry massed like a dark cloud, their lances held at the ready.

On the ground, the Ordinary Dragon Cavalry led the charge. The Holy Cavalry and Heavy Armor Cavalry formed an iron wall of defense, while the iron hooves of the Lionheart Knights tore through the air. An entire army of Wolf Cavalry, all of whom had entered the Extraordinary Realm, came howling in, joined by the invincible Flame Envoy Sielo Wolf Cavalry. Holding the front line were the Slaughter Warriors, Black Knights, and other Undead Soldiers...

Faced with such a powerful offensive formation, the Lizardman legion that had proactively sallied forth from the city was instantly routed, their lines completely collapsing.

The battle ended with shocking speed.

In just a few short hours, the reinforcement army from the Lizardman Kingdom had completely collapsed, its remnants scattering in all directions.

Without a backward glance, Qin Feng led his Divine Chosen Legion straight into the Lizardman city. They advanced with the force of an unstoppable tide, finally planting the Battle Banner, embroidered with the insignia of the Holy Empire, firmly atop the Dragon Altar at the city’s heart.