Ashen Dragon-Chapter 1286 - 399: Divinity and Dragon Egg (Part 2)
Moreover, Cassius did not want this God Scourge to learn his secrets.
Therefore, Cassius did not take it lightly. The current seal is extremely firm, so much so that even a True God would find it difficult to break through easily.
But Cassius was still uneasy. He had just repelled Tiamat, and there might be countless hidden powerful beings in the multiverse—angels, demons, devils, deities—all of whom might be watching him, some capable of glimpsing destiny.
So Cassius mobilized the massive power of faith that had just surged into his body, setting up forbidden spells around Dragon Blood Mountain as if without cost.
Magic Seals, Gaze Retribution, Space Lockdown, prophecy forbidden zones, and other imperial decrees surrounded the area impenetrably.
Under the influence of the Imperial Region, even Origin Level spellcasters would find it difficult to cast the simplest Fireball Technique on this land, and even the gods could only see a blurred outline.
In a mental communication, Cassius coldly instructed, "Ramp, I may have to sleep for a while. Completely seal off the area around Dragon Blood Mountain, and until I awaken, anyone who dares to intrude—destroy them without mercy."
"Yes, Master."
A short and firm response immediately came from Ramp.
The military maneuvering efficiency of the Ashen Empire is extremely high, with an elite force always ready to serve the Ashen Emperor, under the Empire’s National Defense Department.
Compared to the previous secret special forces "Nocturne," this unit lacks secrecy but is more comprehensive, integrating scouting, assault, defense, and strike, known as the "Imperial Guard," with Mezulash also as its leader.
Within just half an hour, dozens of magic portals appeared on the outskirts of Dragon Blood Mountain, and tens of thousands of fully armed imperial elite soldiers poured out from them.
The imperial construction team established solid defensive fortifications, with countless machine guns, air defense cannons, and missile vehicles deployed outside the mountains, forming a dense web of firepower, which would mercilessly shoot down even the occasional passing eagle or bird.
Soon after, over twenty archmages appeared in succession, assisting the imperial construction team in erecting three temporary mage towers, constantly monitoring the surrounding magic activities and inspecting the Ashen Emperor’s condition.
At the same time, three Legendary Level close-combat warriors were stationed in different defense zones to block powerful professionals from intruding.
Such a configuration is enough to destroy a medium-sized country, but for the current Ashen Empire, it’s merely necessary preparation for His Imperial Majesty’s slumber.
After all, the Empire is now the focus of the Material Plane and the entire multiverse, with countless forces secretly plotting, attempting to upheave the situation on the Fianso Continent, and any negligence could lead to irreparable consequences.
Seeing his subordinates ready, Cassius refocused his gaze on the Heart of Tiamat, with an irrepressible anticipation in his eyes.
"This last piece of divinity... has finally come into my hands."
"Then let me see its quality!"
Cassius opened his giant bloody mouth, and the dragon crystal at his chest triggered a violent magic reaction, with Chaos Flame and Flame of Order merging together and spewing from deep within his throat, forming an extremely terrifying devouring breath.
Bang—
Under the surging dragonflame, the divinity that even divine power self-destruction couldn’t destroy began to gradually crumble, erasing Tiamat’s mark and disintegrating into the most basic divine particles.
Subsequently, these divine particles coalesced under the influence of the Order Fire, gathering into a brand new divinity belonging solely to Cassius, the entire process like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, extraordinarily stunning.
Cassius could feel the divinity within him becoming more abundant, continuously throbbing in his heart, merging with the old divinity, and he felt a profound Power of Laws.
At that moment, Cassius seemed to have experienced countless ages, with fragmented scenes flashing in his mind:
Among them were the grand scenes when the Nine-Faced Dragon God created the giant dragons, the awe-inspiring presence of the Ancestral Dragons when they ruled the world, the bloodshed and dragonfalls during the Dragon Fall War, as well as the current gradual decline of the dragonkin, dividing into multiple camps... 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
These scenes outlined the magnificent fate of the Dragon Clan, and he had already seen many familiar images when tracing the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline.
But now, Cassius suddenly realized that he was no longer an impotent bystander, but a driving force influencing this fate.
He slowly extended a dragon claw, touching the ethereal image in mid-air, with ripples spreading where his claw tip touched, emitting tiny light points.
The river of fate representing the Five-Colored Dragon Clan abruptly changed, with countless branches destroyed, and the scenes of the Empire triumphing over the Dragon Worship Church and Cassius repelling Tiamat also surfaced within.
"Kaisius Klaubou Nolirikus—"
An extremely solemn call came from the void, proclaiming the true dragon name of this Ashen Emperor, this name symbolizing his essence of life.
To Cassius, it sounded like his name was being inscribed on a thick tombstone, binding it tightly to the fate of the dragonkin.
Cassius knew that since he had gained strength, he naturally had to bear corresponding responsibilities and obligations, even paying a heavy price, much like Kazuul who sacrificed his soul and body.
But now, Cassius urgently needed this power, and regardless of what happened, he had sufficient confidence to withstand it.
"Then come, this last piece of divinity."
Bang—
Cassius completely let go of his body’s defenses, allowing the mass of divinity to flood into his body, surging within his blood vessels like a raging river, fiercely eroding his body.
Accompanied by intense, excruciating pain, Cassius felt every strand of flesh and bone within him being broken down, then coalescing, gradually reforging into a new body.
He could feel his flesh being sublimated again, with every cell reaching its peak divine power concentration, further reinforcing the trait of immortality.
This is a true transformation, breaking down all past and worn-out elements, whether flesh, bone, or organ, being ground and renewed.
"So this is... the taste of evolution."
Soon, Cassius became utterly intoxicated with the sensation of reshaping his body, the joy from enhancing the essence of life surpassing the pain in his flesh, leaving him with an ultimate bliss deep in his soul.
The scent of sulfurous smoke wafted out, spreading in mid-air, shrouding several hundred meters around, enveloping the entire Dragon Blood Mountain in a gray haze.
Meanwhile, countless golden threads formed from divine power burst from his body, weaving across his surface, finally forming a dragon egg-like golden cocoon, encapsulating Cassius within.
This "dragon egg" spanned over two hundred meters in diameter, hovering in mid-air, emanating faint brilliance, with divine material continuously flowing inside.
Inside this golden cocoon, Cassius curled up his body like a yet-to-be-born young dragon, his body still growing and reshaping, with some unknown transformation quietly occurring.
"Worthy is this divinity Tiamat prepared for herself, truly hard to digest."
"It seems... it might take several months before I can awaken..."
In the final moments before losing consciousness, such thoughts flitted across Cassius’s mind, and then he closed his eyes, falling into a deep slumber.
Without intentional suppression, the boundless divine pressure released from Cassius’s body spread wildly, enveloping the golden dragon egg in splendid divine radiance, emitting waves of ripples.
Within merely a moment, accompanied by heavy rumbling and shrill howling, clouds swirling, sand and stones flying, the entire Dragon Blood Mountain region was swept into a terrifying storm of divine power.
The soldiers of the Imperial Guard gazed at the destructive storm in the distance, subtly nodding, standing with fists over their hearts in a gesture filled with reverence, admiration, and fear on their faces.
"Praise His Majesty Cassius."
The soldiers of the Guard earnestly whispered.
