Caesar stood up, dusted off his hands, and said with a smile, "This means that we may not only be sealing away the dragons, but have inadvertently become the catalyst for their resurgence."

The four fell into a brief silence, and the oppressive atmosphere grew even heavier.

“The academy definitely knows the true purpose of these runes,” Tian said calmly, a sharp glint in his golden eyes. “But the fact that they didn’t tell us means things are more complicated than we thought.”

Chu Zihang nodded. His intuition told him that the academy's explanation of the sealing system was incomplete, or rather, that the academy was hiding some crucial information. And this information might be closely related to the full resurgence of the dragon race.

"We must return to the academy immediately," Chu Zihang ordered decisively, his gaze resolute. "Take back what we found here; the academy must give us an explanation."

Upon returning to Kassel College, the four-person team was quickly summoned to the Dean's office.

The dean stood by the window, his back to them, his figure appearing particularly heavy in the sunlight. He seemed to have received their report, but remained silent, as if contemplating how to respond.

"You have successfully destroyed the Dragon King, which is a victory to be proud of." The academy head's voice was deep and authoritative, but without a trace of satisfaction. "But as you have seen, the sealing system has completely collapsed."

“We not only saw the seal collapse,” Chu Zihang said bluntly, “we also saw rune remnants, which were not just simple sealing runes.”

The dean's back shifted slightly, as if he had anticipated their discovery, but he still did not turn around.

"Dean, these runes are not merely seals; they seem to play a role in the dragon race's resurgence," Tian said coldly, his tone revealing an undeniable determination. "What is the academy hiding?"

A heavy pressure filled the air. The headmaster finally turned around slowly, his face grave. His gaze lingered on the four of them for a moment, then he sighed softly.

"You are the academy's strongest combat team and the most trustworthy students." The academy headmaster's voice carried a hint of helplessness. "But there are some things the academy cannot tell you in advance... because you must discover them for yourselves in battle."

"What do you mean?" Lu Mingfei looked confused, clearly unable to understand the dean's words.

Caesar chuckled softly, arms crossed, clearly having guessed some of the truth. "It seems that behind this sealing war, the academy isn't just on the defensive. Unbeknownst to us, we might be providing some kind of condition for the dragon race's resurgence."

“The sealing runes were created based on the ancient laws of the dragon bloodline,” the academy headmaster said in a deep voice. “They can indeed suppress the power of the dragons, but as you can see, the runes are not simply sealing tools. With the resurgence of the dragons, these runes are also changing.”

"You mean, the runes are helping the dragons revive?" Chu Zihang's gaze sharpened, his eyes fixed on the academy dean.

The academy dean nodded, his expression serious: "That's right. While the runes sealed the dragons, they also inadvertently became a medium for them to absorb power. This is the biggest loophole in the sealing system; the dragons' power can slowly seep in and strengthen through these runes."

"So we're not just stopping the dragons, we're creating conditions for their resurgence," Tian said coldly, a hint of anger in his voice.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Chu Zihang questioned coldly. "The academy has been hiding this from us all along, and even allowed us to continue using these seals."

The academy headmaster sighed, his tone filled with helplessness and heaviness, "Because we have no other choice. The sealing runes are the only way the academy can temporarily suppress the dragons. No other power can contend with them. And you, it was through constant battles that you discovered this secret."

The atmosphere became exceptionally heavy, and everyone realized the complexity of the situation.

Caesar shook his head slightly and smiled, "It seems we've been drawn into a much larger game. The academy already knew that the hand we're dealt is a double-edged sword."

Lu Mingfei's face remained pale. He had never expected things to become so complicated. "So what do we do next? If the sealing runes become ineffective and the dragons grow stronger, what hope do we have left?"

"Hope still lies with you." The academy headmaster's gaze deepened and hardened. "Although the sealing runes have their flaws, you, as hybrids, possess greater potential. The essence of Word of Power is the manipulation of the laws of nature. As long as you can fully control your Word of Power, it is possible to break the power cycle of the dragon race."

"Then we must speed up our preparations," Chu Zihang said calmly, his eyes flashing with determination. "The full resurgence of the Dragon Clan is inevitable, and battle is imminent."

Eyelashes.

Tian nodded, his gaze still icy. "Although the academy's sealing system is no longer reliable, the power we possess is still sufficient to contend with the dragon race. As long as we find the right breakthrough."

After the four left the dean's office, they stood on an open space on campus, the atmosphere still heavy.

Lu Mingfei looked up at the sky, his heart still filled with countless questions and anxieties. "Can we really stop the dragon race from reviving?"

Caesar chuckled and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry, we have Tian and Chu Zihang. They'll even kick the apocalypse over."

Chu Zihang remained silent, his gaze fixed firmly on the distance, while Tian's golden eyes flashed with a cold light, as if he had already foreseen a deeper crisis.

They knew that the real battle had not yet begun, and the resurgence of the dragons was merely the prelude to the war.

Beneath the tranquil surface of Kassel College at night, a deeper crisis is brewing.

Not a single star shone in the sky; darkness enveloped the entire campus, as if the shadow of the dragons were stealthily approaching. The four-person team emerged from the dean's office in silence, the pressure palpable. The double-edged sword nature of the rune seal had been exposed; they not only had to fight the dragons, but also contend with the academy's long-standing concealment and complex plans.

The four stood by the playground, pondering their next move.

“The resurgence of the dragon race is far more complex than we anticipated.” Chu Zihang broke the silence first, his tone still calm, but his gaze sharper. “The loopholes in the sealing runes are allowing the dragons to continuously absorb power; we can no longer rely on the academy’s old strategies.”

“The academy certainly has further plans, but they won’t tell us everything,” Caesar chuckled, seemingly having already seen through the situation. “However, we don’t need to wait for them to direct us. The most important thing now is that we must find a way to truly break the dragons’ resurgence.”

Lu Mingfei frowned, clearly not yet fully recovered from the shock he had just experienced. "But... how do we break this cycle? If runes are a double-edged sword, then what else can we rely on?"

Tian's gaze remained icy, his golden eyes flashing with a chilling light. "Runes are part of the sealing system, but not the only way out. We must start with the essence of Words of Power. Words of Power and the power of the Dragon Clan are mutually opposed. As long as we find how to completely control our Words of Power, we can reverse the laws of the Dragon Clan."

"The essence of Word Power?" Lu Mingfei asked doubtfully. "We use Word Power all the time, but are you saying that we haven't fully mastered it yet?"

Caesar raised an eyebrow. "What the heavens mean is that the power of words is not only our weapon against the dragons, but also a key. The academy has always emphasized the power of words, but they haven't taught us how to utilize its true potential."

Chu Zihang nodded, his gaze thoughtful. "Every Word of Power is created based on the laws of the Dragon Clan. They are not merely power, but also interference with the laws of nature. If we can fully control the Word of Power, perhaps we can break the rules of the Dragon Clan and find the loopholes in their resurgence."

“The academy’s strategy is no longer viable; we must find our own way out,” Tian said coldly, his gaze piercing the darkness as if searching for a hidden truth. “We cannot rely solely on the academy’s teachings; we must break through the limitations of the power of words.”

The next morning, the atmosphere at Kassel College remained tense, with every student preparing for a possible all-out war.

The entire academy's training program has been upgraded, with combat training sessions increasing several times over, and all students' verbal abilities being forced to be further enhanced. On the training ground, students trained with drenched in sweat. Although a tense atmosphere permeated the campus, everyone knew that this was not only to improve their personal abilities, but also to prepare for the impending war.

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