Transmigrating into a dragon clan experimental subject, is that even possible?

The two quickly approached the crack, and the closer they got, the stronger the stench of decay in the air became.

Purple light, like a venomous snake, coiled around the crack, spreading outwards as if eroding the earth. The corpses of the fallen rune warriors and priests began to tremble slightly under the purple light, as if being revived by some force.

“This force is turning them into immortal puppets,” Chu Zihang said in a low voice, a cold glint in his eyes. “These people are completely under his control.”

“An undead puppet.” Tian calmly nodded, his golden eyes flashing slightly. “This is the true terror of the dragon race’s slumbering power. As long as it is within this range, any dead life will be absorbed by it and become the dragon race’s servant.”

Just as they were preparing to launch their attack, a man in black robes slowly emerged from the crack, holding a strange runic staff in his hand, his eyes flashing with purple light.

He was clearly the leader of the Hermes family, and his aura was stronger than that of any of the rune warriors before him. His appearance instantly made the surrounding decaying aura even more intense.

"You have underestimated the power of the dragons." The black-robed man's voice was deep and cold, as if it came from the depths of the earth. "The resurgence of the dragons is unstoppable, and this dormant power will be your end."

“Looks like we’ve found the source.” Tian Leng coldly replied, pointing both guns at the black-robed man’s head and pulling the trigger without hesitation.

The bullets shot toward the black-robed man's face like meteors, but upon contact with the runic protection surrounding him, they were instantly deflected, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating into the air.

"Your power is ineffective against me." The man in black robes sneered, raising his rune-inscribed staff. A purple beam of light shot into the sky from the top of the staff, instantly spreading across the entire ruins. The cracks in the ground widened further, as if to tear the earth apart.

"Damn it, this guy is stronger than I thought." Chu Zihang gritted his teeth, gripped the hilt of his sword, and stared intently at the man in black robes. "I have to break through his defenses."

“His defense relies on his rune staff.” Tian quickly analyzed, a cold light flashing in his golden eyes. “We must take away his staff, or destroy it completely.”

Upon hearing Tian's words, a hint of contempt flashed in the black-robed man's eyes. "Destroy my staff? You are simply overestimating yourselves."

He suddenly swung his staff, and a purple energy wave instantly swept out, heading straight for Tian and Chu Zihang, carrying an irresistible aura of destruction.

The two dodged quickly, but the energy wave was as fast as lightning and struck the ground around them directly. Purple light instantly spread out, forming twisted chains of runes that tried to trap them.

"Be careful, this energy is corrosive!" Tian shouted a warning, firing his gun at the chains in an attempt to break free from the force's hold.

Chu Zihang moved with incredible speed. He swung his blade, lightning crackling on the edge, instantly severing the approaching runic chains. However, this energy was extremely corrosive; even the severed chains struggled in the air, as if they were alive, trying to coil back around him.

“This guy is using a runic staff to control these chains. We must break his control as soon as possible,” Chu Zihang said coldly, his eyes flashing with sharp fighting spirit. “We can’t delay any longer.”

Tian nodded, quickly analyzing the battlefield situation. His golden eyes flickered slightly as he caught a flaw in the black-robed man's movements. "I'll restrain his staff. You look for an opportunity to attack."

Chu Zihang didn't say much. He gripped the hilt of his knife tightly, his aura growing even colder, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

"Let me show you the true power of the dragon race." The man in black robes sneered, raising his staff high. Purple runes instantly formed a huge energy vortex around him, shooting straight into the sky.

The entire ruins trembled violently under the impact of this force, and the runic chains became even more violent, as if they wanted to crush all living things.

Tian's golden eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly pulled the trigger. The bullet shot straight at the black-robed man's staff like a meteor, attempting to break his energy control.

However, the black-robed man's defensive runes were incredibly powerful. The bullets were deflected by the rune layer the moment they touched the staff, and could not cause any real damage.

"It's useless." The man in black robes smiled contemptuously, the light on his runic staff growing even brighter. "Your power is no match for me."

At that moment, Chu Zihang suddenly unleashed "Divine Punishment," and bolts of lightning struck down from the sky.

Then, lightning bolts pierced the black-robed man like sharp swords.

The lightning struck the rune protection layer instantly. The intense current caused the black-robed man's rune light to become unstable, his staff to tremble slightly, and the movement of the rune chains to slow down for a moment.

"The opportunity has come!" Tian shouted, the light in his golden eyes suddenly intensified, he leaped up, and once again aimed his twin pistols at the black-robed man's staff, firing continuously, the bullets carrying extreme penetrating power straight at the core of the staff's runes.

The man in black robes was startled and hurriedly activated his rune defenses, but Chu Zihang's lightning was still suppressing his defensive layers, making his movements slightly sluggish.

The bullet finally pierced the runic barrier and slammed into the core of the staff.

"No!" The man in black robes roared angrily, and his staff instantly emitted a blinding purple light, with the runic energy fluctuating violently.

A muffled cracking sound came from the air, and the black-robed man's staff began to shatter under the intense energy backlash.

"It's over," Tian said coldly, a slight glint in his golden eyes. He knew that this attack had completely shattered the black-robed man's defenses.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chu Zihang launched a final attack, his blade carrying the power of thunder, aimed straight at the black-robed man's chest.

The man in black robes stared in astonishment at the lightning before him, trying to resist with his last bit of strength, but he knew it was all too late.

"Divine retribution!" Chu Zihang shouted, the blade piercing the black-robed man's chest, lightning exploding instantly inside his body.

The man in black robes let out a shrill scream as his entire body was enveloped in the power of lightning. The runic staff in his hand shattered completely into countless fragments.

The black-robed man's body rapidly disintegrated in the lightning, eventually turning into a cloud of purple ash and disappearing into the air.

As he disappeared, the tremors on the ground gradually subsided, the runic chains collapsed, and the aura of the dragon's slumbering power began to slowly dissipate.

"We won." Chu Zihang was panting heavily, his hand holding the knife trembling slightly, but his gaze remained calm.

Tian stood to the side, the light in his golden eyes gradually fading, his two pistols hanging at his sides, his expression still calm, "We've won for now."

Although the man in black robes was defeated, Tian still felt uneasy.

Although the power of the dragons has been temporarily suppressed, the true conspiracy behind the Hermes family has not yet been fully revealed, and their battle is far from over.

“The dragon race’s dormant power has more than one source,” Tian said coldly, a hint of chill flashing in his eyes. “The Hermes family’s plans are far more complex than we imagined.”

"Let's go back to the academy and report." Chu Zihang nodded. Although victory was in sight, he was not relaxed. "This is just the beginning. The real battle is yet to come."

The two silently put away their weapons and left the crumbling ruins. The dark clouds in the night sky dispersed, revealing a faint moonlight.

However, beneath this seemingly peaceful night sky, the dragons' conspiracy was still quietly brewing.

Kassel College remains brightly lit at night, with professors and tactical commanders working tirelessly.

Tension was palpable on everyone's faces; the hidden power behind the Hermes family was putting immense pressure on the academy. After the events involving the Dragon's Tears and the power of slumber, the academy knew that their enemy was far more complex than it appeared.

As Tian walked along the academy's corridor, his heart remained unsettled.

Despite appearing calm on the surface, his keen intuition told him that things were far from over. The Hermes family was just one link in the chain; the real mastermind was still secretly manipulating a much larger scheme.

"What should we do next?" Chu Zihang walked to Tian's side, his tone calm and direct.

He was always so straightforward, never hesitating in the face of crisis, but he also knew that this war was far more complex than any previous battle.

After a moment of contemplation, a cold light flashed in Tian's golden eyes. "Although the Hermes family's stronghold has been destroyed, they will not give up easily. The Dragon Clan's dormant power is only a part of it; we have not yet fully grasped their plans."