The dragon let out a deafening roar, its massive body began to tremble violently, the light of the runes gradually dimmed, and the flames in its eyes slowly went out.

The powerful dragon force was collapsing, the corrosive aura was gradually dissipating, the dragon's body began to disintegrate, and finally turned into countless purple ashes that disappeared into the air.

The four stood there, breathing heavily, but they knew that the battle was finally over.

"It's over." Chu Zihang slowly sheathed his sword, his gaze remaining calm.

Caesar chuckled, wiping the sweat from his brow. "This guy is more troublesome than I expected, but not too bad."

Lu Mingfei's body was still trembling slightly, but he knew he had persevered. "This time... I finally didn't hold anyone back," he said softly, a sense of victorious relief rising in his heart.

Tian stood aside, the light in his golden eyes gradually fading, his expression still cold and stern. "The guardian of the dragon race has been defeated, but this is not the end."

“Yes, the Hermes family’s plan has not yet been fully revealed, and we still have many more enemies to deal with,” Chu Zihang said in a low voice, his gaze cold and firm. “This is just the beginning.”

The four regrouped their equipment and prepared to return to Kassel College. Although the dragon threat had been eliminated, they knew that the dragon race's power was far greater than they had imagined, and the real challenges awaited them ahead.

Deep in the distant mountains, the head of the Hermes family stood in the darkness, witnessing everything.

His gaze was cold and resolute. "The resurgence of the dragon race is unstoppable. This is only the beginning. The people of Kassel College can never prevent their true destiny."

The four returned to Kassel College, but this victory did not bring the relief and ease they had hoped for.

Although the battle was over, the shadow of the enemy still loomed over their hearts. A stillness reigned within the academy; a cool night breeze swept through the campus, as if foreshadowing an even greater crisis to come.

Lu Mingfei silently followed behind Tian, ​​Chu Zihang, and Caesar. Although he felt somewhat gratified, he was still filled with exhaustion and unease.

He looked down at his hands, recalling the battle just now. Although he hadn't directly shattered the dragon's core like Tian or Chu Zihang, his "don't die" had indeed played a crucial role at the critical moment. He finally had a little confidence—he wasn't useless; he could truly contribute to the battle.

"I did it... I didn't hold anyone back." Lu Mingfei muttered to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.

But in that instant, Lu Mingze's voice reappeared in his mind, and the dark consciousness hidden deep within him seemed to still be watching his every thought.

"Hmph, do you think that's enough?" Lu Mingze's voice was full of sarcasm and indifference. "A mere victory cannot change the fact that you are a loser. You are just relying on the strength of others."

Lu Mingfei suddenly stopped in his tracks, his heart pounding. He felt himself caught in another internal struggle.

He knew that Lu Mingze's existence would not disappear easily, and he had to learn to coexist with this voice and not let it completely control him.

Tian noticed that Lu Mingfei had stopped, turned his head slightly to look at him, and calmly asked, "Are you alright?"

Lu Mingfei quickly shook his head, "No, it's nothing... I'm just a little tired."

Tian didn't say anything more, just nodded and continued walking forward. His golden eyes remained calm and sharp, as if he were constantly analyzing his next move.

Caesar whistled casually, a hint of disdain in his voice, "Tired? Lu Mingfei, you can't always be so delicate. We've only just begun."

Lu Mingfei nodded with a wry smile, but sighed inwardly. He knew Caesar was right; the war had only just begun, and he had to become stronger.

Meanwhile, the academy's operations command center remained brightly lit.

The professors gathered, closely monitoring the intelligence data they had just brought back. Although the dragon's guardians had been defeated, they had never underestimated the capabilities of the Hermes family. The forces behind the enemy remained mysterious and powerful, and the upcoming operations would become even more complex and dangerous.

The dean stood in front of the large screen, his brow furrowed. After a moment of contemplation, he said to the professors, "There must be a larger conspiracy behind the Hermes family. We defeated their guardian this time, but the plan for the dragon's revival is not so simple."

A professor nodded, his face filled with anxiety. "Based on the information we extracted from the rune fragments, the Hermes family ritual was only one part of it. The resurgence of dragon power has already shown unusual activity in many parts of the world, especially in the dragon ruins in the west and south."

"The west and the south?" The academy head frowned even more deeply. "These ruins are different from the sealing points we knew before. They are hidden in a more secretive way. The power of the dragons there may have been close to its full awakening."

“Yes.” The professor opened the map and pointed to several key areas. “According to the latest intelligence, we have discovered that these ruins seem to be gathering energy simultaneously. If the Hermes family can successfully activate all the ruins, then the resurgence of the dragons will become an unstoppable reality.”

After a moment of silence, the academy dean finally made his decision, "We must split up. Immediately gather the academy's elite warriors and dispatch squads to various ruins to prevent the awakening of the dragon's power."

“This mission may be even more dangerous,” another professor said calmly, his gaze heavy. “The enemy we face is no longer just the rune warriors of the Hermes family, but the true core power of the dragon race.”

The academy head nodded, his gaze resolute. "We cannot back down. This is the final battle between humanity and the dragons."

Meanwhile, Tian, ​​Chu Zihang, Caesar, and Lu Mingfei had returned to the academy's tactical rest area.

Despite having just gone through a tough battle, they know that the real challenges lie ahead.

"What are we going to face next?" Lu Mingfei sat on the bench, looked up at the sky, and still felt uneasy.

Tian remained silent for a moment, then calmly looked out the window. "The Hermes family is not our ultimate enemy. The true power of the dragons is about to be unleashed, and we must stop it."

“Dragon Clan…” Lu Mingfei murmured to himself. Although he had fought against the Dragon Clan many times, he still could not imagine what it would be like to face a truly resurrected Dragon Clan.

Caesar stretched and chuckled easily. "Don't worry, Mingfei. Didn't you say that even as a loser, you would fight with all your might? We haven't lost yet."

Lu Mingfei nodded with a wry smile. Although Caesar's tone still carried his usual confidence and sarcasm, he knew it was also a form of encouragement.

Chu Zihang remained calm. He stood to the side, gripping his knife tightly. "No matter how strong the enemy is, we must win. This is our mission."

Tian's golden eyes flickered slightly as he calmly said, "The academy will send more teams to various places to stop the awakening of the dragons, and we will be one of the most crucial forces among them."

"Looks like we're setting off again." Caesar chuckled, his face still bearing that carefree smile. "But that's exactly what I've been looking forward to."

Lu Mingfei took a deep breath. Although he was still somewhat nervous, he knew there was no turning back. The outcome of this war would determine the future of the entire world.

Just as the four were preparing to set off again, the academy dean's voice came through the communicator, "Your team's mission has been confirmed. According to the latest intelligence, you will be heading to the Western Ruins, where the dragon forces are rapidly recovering."

"Western Ruins?" Chu Zihang asked in a low voice, his brows furrowing slightly. "That's another place where the power of the Dragon Clan is sealed."

“That’s right.” The academy head’s voice was deep and calm. “The seal there has begun to collapse. If we cannot stop it in time, the power of the dragons will be fully awakened.”

Tian nodded, the light in his golden eyes growing even sharper. "We will complete the mission and stop their plans."

The dean on the other end of the communicator was silent for a moment, then said, "This mission may be more dangerous than any before. You must be fully prepared."

The four of them regrouped and prepared for battle. Although they each had their own doubts and pressures, they knew that this battle would determine everything.

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