Absolute Destiny Game.

Chapter 586 Awesome!

Dragon Traveler was filled with deep dread regarding the "Dragon Blood Essence" possessed by the Supreme Emperor and the divine dragon bloodline it pointed to.

This apprehension largely stemmed from the incredible power of the "Nine Dragon Seal" he possessed. It can be said that the Nine Dragon Seal's powerful national strength was indispensable to Longxiang Kingdom's ability to maintain the upper hand in its long war with Ritian Kingdom.

Since Dragon Blood Essence and Nine Dragon Seal are treasures of the same level, the "Divine Dragon Bloodline," which requires arduous tasks to unlock, is likely to be even more powerful than the Nine Dragon Seal—after all, the difficulty of acquisition is often proportional to the final reward.

Therefore, Long Xing Tianxia had been closely monitoring the progress of the enemy's mission. With the Supreme Emperor initiating this national war, he was almost certain that the enemy had successfully unlocked their bloodline power. Even so, this battle had to be faced head-on. How could one contend for supremacy without first showing fear?
At this moment, gazing upon the 100,000-strong army of the Sun Heaven Kingdom, their backs against the city walls, standing ready in battle, Long Xing Tianxia became even more certain of his judgment. The enemy's willingness to commit all their forces for a decisive battle was no mere bluff. The Supreme Emperor must have already transformed into a divine dragon!
Thinking of this, he immediately sent a private message.

"Brother Suifeng, have you arrived yet?"

"I'm all in place, don't worry, I've got you covered." Xiao Jie's reply was concise and powerful.

Long Xingtian felt somewhat relieved. With an immortal secretly overseeing their side, no matter how dangerous the battle was, they couldn't possibly suffer a complete defeat, could they?

Long Xing Tianxia took a deep breath and said in a deep voice through the command channel: "Generals, warriors of Longxiang! The battle before us is the final battle that will determine the fate of the Nine Provinces! Our army outnumbers the enemy by two times, two hundred thousand against one hundred thousand, the advantage is on our side! This battle concerns the fate of the nation, and also your future and glory! I hope you will all bravely advance, return to your respective camps, and act according to the plan—this battle will surely be won!"

"Victory! Victory! Victory!" A thunderous response came from both the channel and the real-world array.

"Woo-woo-woo!" The desolate sound of a horn pierced the sky.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!" The earth-shaking sound of war drums shook the ground.

A great battle is imminent. Troops at all levels are making final preparations, the glow of various buff spells constantly flashing on the elite soldiers at the front. All support-class players are extremely busy, spamming all sorts of support skills—Brute Force, Giant Growth, Stone Skin, Swiftness—on the charging NPC soldiers without hesitation. Even if they have to be used as expendable resources, they must be the toughest of the tough!
A tense atmosphere permeated the player camp, especially among the new players who had recently joined. They had never seen such a large-scale event before and were all extremely nervous.

But the veterans who had experienced the bloody battle of Falling Snow Valley seemed relatively calm.

"Relax, with so many NPCs in front, what are you panicking about? Back when we fought the Azure Dragon Society, it was real people fighting real people, every strike drawing blood. Unlike now, we let the NPCs fight each other first, and then we step in to clean up the mess. You're scared like this by this kind of situation, you're really spineless."

"Exactly, 200,000 against 100,000, that's such a huge advantage, they could win even with their eyes closed, right?"

However, some astute individuals felt uneasy: "The Sun Heaven Kingdom dared to venture out of the city for a decisive battle despite being outnumbered; they must have something to rely on. I heard that the Supreme Emperor obtained a 'Dragon Blood Essence,' which allowed him to transform into a divine dragon upon completing a mission. Could it be...?"

"Holy crap! No way?!"

The players behind the Dragon Soaring Army began to whisper among themselves.

This world has never lacked intelligent people, and Long Wushang's fall was no secret; this possibility was naturally easy to guess. However, most people remained relatively optimistic, given their overwhelming advantage.

"What's there to be afraid of? There are so many of us. So what if it's a dragon? We've slain dragons in Snowfall Valley before. They may look intimidating, but when it comes to fighting, it's nothing special."

"That's right, as long as they dare to show their health bar, even the Heavenly King himself would have to kneel down! We have 100,000 more men; we can drown him with a single spit from each of us!"

Unlike the overwhelming numbers of the Dragon Soaring Kingdom, the Sun Heaven Kingdom had far fewer players. Most of the opportunistic players had already left the guild or joined other factions after a series of defeats, leaving fewer than five hundred—the most core and steadfast followers of the Supreme Emperor. Even in dire straits, they still believed their guild leader could turn the tide. Faced with the relentless advance of the Dragon Soaring army, they silently held their ground on the defensive line.

Not only the two sides in the conflict, but countless small guilds, individual players, and even relevant organizations in the real world are closely watching this ultimate battle that will determine the future landscape of the game. At the edge of the battlefield, many players are using Eagle Vision or Far Sight, or riding flying mounts to hover high in the sky, watching the battle from afar.

"It's truly... magnificent."

Standing atop a high slope, Jiu Xiao Huan Pei gazed at the endless army formation before her and couldn't help but sigh. She addressed the people behind her in a deep voice, "Everyone, prepare yourselves. Although we are observers in this battle, if the worst-case scenario unfolds, we may have no choice but to intervene."

One teammate gloated, "Captain, we asked Long Xing Tianxia before, and he said we don't need to get involved, Long Xiang can handle it himself."

Jiuxiao Huanpei was somewhat speechless, and disdainful of Long Xingtianxia's stubbornness. Did he really think he was omnipotent just because he was a king? She didn't know where he got his confidence from, actually saying that he didn't need their help.

If the Supreme Emperor truly transforms into a dragon, in the end, it will still be up to them to clean up the mess.

Could it be that he'll have to spend all his money again? That guy has been involved in several major battles; he's practically turned into an old man from all that spending.

At this moment, Long Xiangjun and Long Xingtianxia were making their final preparations.

"Attention all units! Launch a full-scale offensive immediately after the battle begins, with no reserves! Understand? We must crush them in one fell swoop!" Long Xing Tian Xia declared decisively in the command channel. Thanks to a large number of players serving as mid- to low-ranking officers, Long Xiang Kingdom's command system was far more efficient and flexible than that of traditional armies that relied on NPCs for relaying orders.

"The enemy has formed a defensive line with their backs to the city, avoiding the risk of being surrounded. Their 100,000 troops, arranged in a dense defensive formation, can theoretically withstand an attack from more than twice their size. But this is a game!" Long Xing Tianxia calmly analyzed. "Our mage corps is already in position. As long as we can suppress their formation head-on and then concentrate our firepower for a barrage, they won't even have a chance to change formation! Once the morale of the front lines collapses, the chain reaction will be so great that the routed enemy won't even be able to escape back to the city—that city gate is too small! Therefore, a frontal rout is a complete victory!"

"understand!"

"Don't worry, President, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

"Just do it!"

Hearing the confident responses from the various generals on the channel, Long Xingtianxia's face revealed a resolute expression.

"On my command—attack!"

The massive military formation suddenly activated! Accompanied by the deafening sound of war drums, the 100,000-strong army of the Dragon Soaring Kingdom surged towards the defense line of the Sun Heaven Kingdom like a tidal wave bursting its banks.

War has broken out!
First, the catapults roared, sending massive stone projectiles and burning oil bombs piercing the sky, exploding into clouds of blood and leaving behind a trail of carnage. Then, a blinding rain of arrows rose from both sides, swarming into the enemy ranks like deadly locusts. The heavily armored infantry at the front were instantly riddled with arrows, but relying on their sturdy armor and a buff, they continued their relentless advance.

"Boom!" Finally, the two torrents of steel collided violently! Swords slashed, spears thrust, shields clashed... From the sky, the entire battlefield resembled two enormous, ever-evolving crimson waves, each collision stirring up "waves" of life and blood. Shouts of battle, the clanging of weapons, and the dying screams intertwined to create a cruel yet grand symphony of war.

"It's truly spectacular." Xiao Jie, hidden above the clouds, looked down at the carnage below. It was clear that the Dragon Soaring Kingdom held an absolute advantage; barring any unforeseen circumstances, victory through overwhelming force was only a matter of time. "Very well, then I'll just observe and wait for their trump card to be revealed."

As Xiao Jie had predicted, the subsequent battle unfolded with Longxiang Kingdom gradually gaining the upper hand thanks to its numerical superiority. Their relentless attacks prevented Ritian Kingdom from effectively maneuvering its forces, forcing them to confront them head-on.

This gave Long Xiang's magic team a chance to unleash their power. Several Thunder Masters directly unleashed Heavenly Thunder Curses on the densest part of the Sun Heaven Kingdom's army.

One explosion can wipe out a large area.

After a period of exaggeration and recruitment, coupled with internal training within the guild, Longxiang now boasts a raid-sized number of high-level mages.

Various area-of-effect spells rained down, and entire squads of the Japanese Heavenly Kingdom's frontline troops were routed.

The front lines were forced to retreat continuously, casualties rose sharply, and it looked like they were about to collapse.

As Long Xingtianxia watched the increasingly clear situation on the battlefield, his resolve and eagerness grew stronger.

He observed his surroundings with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation, pondering where the supreme emperor would appear. (Isn't he going to show himself? If he continues to hide, your army will completely collapse!)

Sure enough, as if in response to his inner voice, a sudden change occurred in the next second! "Boom!" An incredibly thick golden pillar of light shot up from the center of Longhua City, piercing straight into the sky! Within the pillar of light, the shadow of a dragon could be faintly seen swirling, and its vast dragon might spread out as if it were a tangible force, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield.

The clouds in the sky were stirred up by this force, forming a huge vortex, with streaks of golden lightning flashing through them.

"Look over there!" Hong Fuqitian exclaimed. As the leader of the mage team prepared by Long Xingtianxia, ​​without Xiao Jie, he would be the last line of defense against the enemy's top combat power.

Long Xingtianxia's expression instantly turned extremely solemn. So he really has transformed into a dragon!
A golden dragon soared from the heavens towards the battlefield. Its body shimmered with dazzling light; it was fifty or sixty meters long, each scale seemingly crafted from pure gold, its edges gleaming with a sharp, cold light. Its massive head was adorned with horns as majestic as a crown, its whiskers fluttering, and its eyes burned with golden flames, radiating holiness, majesty, and an aura of dominance over all living beings.

It hovered and flew over the battlefield, surrounded by golden clouds, looking incredibly cool.

Despite the distance, using skills like Eagle Eye and Far Sight, the frontline players clearly saw the name floating above the golden dragon head:

Supreme Emperor (Descendant of the Divine Dragon): Level 44, 9800 HP.

The casual observers watching from afar erupted in an uproar.

"Holy crap! It really can turn into a dragon! That's incredibly awesome!"

"The Supreme Emperor is indeed awesome! As expected of the president of the incredibly powerful empire, his prestige has reached the heavens!"

"How the hell are we supposed to fight this? They're just charging in like wyverns!"

"Wait a minute, if he can transform into a dragon in the game, then can he also transform into a dragon in real life?" This statement immediately drew a collective gasp.

The players of Longxiang were dumbfounded – Holy crap, how are we supposed to fight like this?
The golden dragon coiled in the sky, suddenly letting out a roar that resounded throughout the universe, making everyone's eardrums ache. Immediately afterwards, a voice filled with majesty and arrogance rolled in like thunder:
"Insignificant mortals! Humble ants! How dare you defy the will of the dragon and become my enemy? You truly do not know the meaning of death! Today, I will let you personally experience what the difference between heaven and earth is! Before absolute power, tremble and submit!"

Hearing these lines brimming with chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur), Long Xingtianxia's lips twitched involuntarily. That's right, this guy is definitely the Supreme Emperor, no doubt about it.

Behind the army of the Sun Heaven Kingdom, Feng Lin Huo Shan, who was in charge of the defense, covered his face with his hand, feeling extremely embarrassed. He turned to the Supreme Emperor, who was showing off with a microphone, and said, "Boss... please, stop reciting your lines, okay?"

"Damn, what do you know? This is called a psychological warfare tactic. Watch me use my superiority to shock these scumbags!" The Supreme Emperor said, covering the microphone, then turned around and put the microphone back to his mouth.

The excitement on his face was impossible to hide.

You bunch of idiots, how dare you oppose me? Today I'll show you what true awesomeness is, and how the name "Awesome Empire" came about.

To be honest, not everyone felt embarrassed.

"Holy crap! So cool! Those lines, that aura, unbeatable!"

"This is the kind of style an ultimate boss should have!"

"The boss is awesome! He'll scare them to death!"

The Supreme Emperor seemed increasingly immersed in the feeling of controlling everything and looking down upon all living beings. He continued in a magnificent dragon roar: "Dragon roams the world! Considering that you are also a hero of your own kind, I will give you one last chance! Kneel down and offer your loyalty, and I will spare your life and preserve your kingship. You can share this vast land with me! Otherwise, today will be the day you and your 200,000-strong army perish!"

Dragon Traveler was naturally not going to surrender. He turned to the mage squad behind him, who were on high alert, and ordered, "All Thunder Masters, concentrate your firepower on the dragon! Bomb it down! Everyone else, get ready. Once it enters your spell range, unleash all your powerful control spells!"

The Thunder Master is the magic-based class with the longest attack range. Their Heavenly Thunder Spell can be cast from an extremely long distance, making them the only unit currently capable of directly threatening high-altitude targets. As for the Divine Envoy, Hong Fu Qi Tian, ​​that's a last resort, to be used only as a last resort.

Long Xing Tianxia did not immediately call Xiao Jie, firstly because there was no need, as the other party would naturally take action when the time was right.

Secondly, he harbored some resentment. As the leader of a sect, it would be a loss of face to seek external help when faced with a powerful enemy. Besides, how could he easily incur the favor of an immortal? He also held a sliver of hope: his elite mage squad, working together, might be able to slay the dragon! If he could resolve the situation himself, that would naturally be the best outcome.

Several top-tier lightning masters immediately began chanting incantations, guiding the heavenly lightning. In an instant, several thick bolts of purple lightning tore through the sky, striking the golden dragon with pinpoint accuracy!

However, a devastating scene unfolded: the violent lightning, powerful enough to shatter boulders, struck the dragon's scales and, like a stream flowing into the ocean, merely stirred up tiny golden ripples before vanishing without a trace, leaving not even a scorch mark. The dragon even swayed comfortably, as if it were merely a pleasant massage.

"Hahaha! Ignorant mortals! Your struggles are like fireflies compared to the bright moon, your arrogance makes me both laughable and pitiful!" The Supreme Emperor's maniacal laughter, accompanied by a dragon's roar, shook the heavens and the earth. "I have given you a chance, but you yourselves chose the path of destruction! So—as you wish!"

"Dragon Thunder Control Technique - Thunderous Might!"

In an instant, the weather changed dramatically! Thunderclouds swirled in the sky, and countless golden bolts of lightning, as thick as buckets, descended from the heavens as if enraged, covering a large portion of the Dragon Soaring Army formation!

Its main bombing targets were Dragon Traveler and his group of Dragon Soaring spellcasters.

The team already had several True Immortals and Celestial Masters skilled in defensive magic, each casting their spells.

Among them was a Golden Lotus Celestial Master who used a move called "Immortal Crystal Top"!

A semi-transparent, enormous dome composed of countless hexagonal prism-like structures instantly enveloped Long Xingtianxia and his core members.

Together with various other protective spells, they formed a three-layered defensive array.

"Boom boom boom boom!" More than a dozen golden dragon lightning bolts struck the dome fiercely, bursting out with dazzling light, but were forcibly deflected and broken down by the flowing prism, and finally dissipated into nothingness.

Boom! After withstanding several dragon lightning strikes, the glazed roof collapsed like shattered glass, but the second and third layers of protection immediately came into play.

Below, other spellcasters continued to reinforce the defenses.

Finally, they withstood this barrage of intense dragon lightning.

However, the army outside the dome was not so lucky. Golden dragon lightning swept across, instantly killing thousands of soldiers on the spot, and the once orderly formation was thrown into chaos.

The Supreme Emperor saw it clearly and felt extremely pleased. The power of the Divine Dragon Bloodline was indeed powerful. It was only in the game now, but if he had the opportunity to use it in reality in the future, who in the world could stop him?

Once I unify the nine provinces, obtain the power of the human king, and confer upon myself the title of Dragon God, enjoying the blessings of the world, I will be able to transform into a living deity, becoming an invincible being even on the entire Earth!
He was thinking to himself, feeling so wonderful that he could almost foresee his glorious future.

"Hahaha! Do you see that? This is the power of the dragon! A power that you mortals can never attain!" The Supreme Emperor's voice was filled with smugness and pride. "Foolish Dragon Wanderer! For your own ambition, are you going to let these two hundred thousand loyal and brave soldiers die with you? Kneel down now, and I might spare their lives! This is your last chance!"

Hearing this incredibly melodramatic statement, Long Xingtianxia cursed inwardly: "Damn, does he have to get so into it?!" However, suddenly, a strange smile appeared on his tense face.

At the same time, the Supreme Emperor, who was unleashing his power in the sky, suddenly sensed something was wrong.

The sky suddenly darkened. A huge, chilling shadow fell over his head without warning, as if some enormous creature had silently descended.

The Supreme Emperor suddenly looked up and his dragon eyes widened as he gasped in shock!
(End of this chapter)