The corrosive odor in the air gradually dissipated, and the light of the runic array dimmed as the dragon disappeared, plunging the entire battlefield into a brief silence.

Lu Mingfei finally breathed a sigh of relief, almost collapsing to the ground. "It's finally over..."

Tian remained calm, his gaze sweeping across every corner of the battlefield. "No, it's not completely over yet."

"You mean... there's an even greater danger?" Lu Mingfei frowned, looking somewhat worried.

Chu Zihang slowly sheathed his sword, his gaze still sharp. "Although the rune array has been destroyed, the power of the dragon race will not stop here. This is only part of stopping their plan."

Caesar chuckled, wiping the sweat from his brow. "This is never-ending, but that's what makes it interesting."

Tian looked up at the distant sky. Although the dragon guardians had been defeated, he still sensed some kind of anomaly in the air.

"The Hermes family will not give up easily; they will have more methods up their sleeves. We must continue to prepare for the next step."

Lu Mingfei looked at the sky with a wry smile. Although he was exhausted, he knew that the battle was far from over.

"What will happen next?" Lu Mingfei asked, still with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Tian didn't answer directly, but said softly, "We can only take it one step at a time now."

The battlefield gradually quieted down, and the four-man squad stood amidst the ruins of the mountains. They knew that although they had won this battle, an even greater crisis still lurked in the darkness, waiting for them to face it.

In the distant darkness, the remaining forces of the Hermes family still stirred restlessly. The leader in the shadows witnessed everything and coldly laughed, "The revival of the dragons has only just begun."

The sky gradually darkened, as if foreshadowing an even greater storm to come. The future of Kassel College remained hanging on the edge of that storm.

Although the battle was over, the four-person team could not relax.

Standing amidst the ruins of the western ancient city, the air still thick with the lingering smell of battle, purple ash drifting in the wind like the silent howls of dragon ghosts. Although the dragon's guardian had been defeated, all four understood that the battle was far from over.

"Shouldn't we go back to the academy to report?" Lu Mingfei wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes showing exhaustion.

He knew in his heart that this victory was hard-won. Every time he fought against the dragons, he felt like he was walking on a tightrope, and the slightest mistake would send him tumbling into the abyss.

Tian did not answer immediately; his gaze remained fixed on the distance.

There, the power of the Hermes family still lurks in the shadows. Although the battle at hand has temporarily ended, Tianxin knows that the power of the dragons will not stop here.

“We need to go back, but we can’t let our guard down yet,” Tian said in a low voice, his gaze still sharp. “The plan for the revival of the Dragon Clan will not be easily stopped.”

Chu Zihang nodded, his eyes cold. "This is only a temporary victory. We've prevented the activation of this runic array, but what about other places? The Hermes family certainly has bigger plans."

Caesar gave a soft snort, his face still bearing that contemptuous smile. "Let them come. No matter how many times, we will defeat them."

His confidence carried a hint of arrogance, as if he didn't take the threat of the dragons seriously at all. But even so, he knew that the battle ahead would not be easy.

"Let's go back to the academy." Tian finally gave the order, quickly packed up his equipment, and prepared to evacuate.

Although they were victorious, the atmosphere here remained unsettling, as if some power was still brewing deep within the earth.

The four quickly boarded the aircraft, preparing to return to Kassel College.

As the aircraft gradually ascended, Lu Mingfei glanced back at the distant ruins, a lingering sense of unease in his heart. Although he had defeated the dragon, he felt that the battle was not truly over.

The aircraft soared through the night sky, and the atmosphere inside the cabin was somewhat somber.

Lu Mingfei leaned back in his seat, his mind replaying the battle he had just fought. Several times he felt he was about to collapse, but each time his teammates helped him through the crisis. Although he had always considered himself a "loser," this time, he felt he might have actually made some progress.

“Mingfei, don’t think about running away again.” Caesar glanced at him, his tone still laced with sarcasm. “You were useful this time, so don’t always think of yourself as the one who’s holding us back.”

Lu Mingfei responded with a wry smile, "Thank you... though it doesn't sound like a compliment."

"That's just the truth," Tian interjected calmly, his golden eyes still flashing with a cold light. "You've done what you were supposed to do, but we need more from now on."

Chu Zihang nodded, his gaze still fixed on the distance. "The enemy has not been completely defeated. We must prepare to deal with an even greater threat to come."

Lu Mingfei sighed softly. Although he still felt uneasy, he knew he couldn't stop. Kassel College still needed him, the threat of the dragons was far from over, and he had to become stronger.

Meanwhile, inside the operations command center at Kassel College, professors were still intensely analyzing intelligence.

The screen displayed information about dragon ruins from various locations. Although the runic array in the west had been successfully destroyed, disturbances persisted in other areas. Red dots on the map flickered with an ominous light, foreshadowing further crises.

The academy president stood in the center of the command room, his brows furrowed and his gaze heavy.

He knew that although they had thwarted part of the Hermes family's plans this time, it was far from enough. The resurgence of the dragons did not rely on a single magic circle or location; the dragon forces around the world were gradually awakening, and they had to win on every battlefield to truly stop this catastrophe.

"Professors, the operation in the west has been successful, but we must take the next step quickly." The Dean's voice was deep and powerful. "The other sealing points are under threat, and the Hermes family is continuing their operations."

“We are already analyzing the situation at other sealing sites,” a professor said, quickly pulling up new data on the screen. “There are unusual energy fluctuations at the southern ruins, and we suspect that it is also their next target.”

“Send a team there,” the academy headmaster said firmly. “We cannot allow the dragons’ power to continue to grow.”

The professors nodded and immediately began assigning the academy's elite warriors.

A few hours later, Tian, ​​Chu Zihang, Caesar, and Lu Mingfei returned to Kassel College.

They had barely stepped into the academy's hall when they were urgently summoned to the operations command center. Despite having just experienced a difficult battle, a new mission was imminent.

“The Hermes family has not stopped its actions,” the academy headmaster said to the four, his gaze firm and heavy. “Your next mission is to go to the southern ruins, which may be the next key point for the resurgence of the dragons.”

Tian nodded, his eyes flashing with a chilling fighting spirit. "We understand. We will stop them."

Chu Zihang's expression remained cold and stern. "This time, we will not give them any more chances."

Caesar chuckled and crossed his arms. "Alright, it seems we'll have to continue shattering these dragons' fantasies."

Lu Mingfei felt a heavy weight in his heart once again. Although he told himself to become stronger with every mission, the threat of the dragons always seemed to make him feel powerless.

"Can I really do it?" he asked himself in a low voice, but then he gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. "No matter what, I must persevere."

"This mission may be even more dangerous than before," the academy headmaster said in a deep voice, his gaze sweeping over the four of them. "The sealing point in the south is extremely well hidden, and the power of the dragons may be close to awakening. You must be fully prepared."

“We will do everything in our power,” Tian replied calmly, his gaze unwavering. “No matter how strong the enemy is, we will stop them.”

The four-person team was ready to go again. Although they had just gone through a tough battle, they knew that the threat from the dragons was far from over.

They had no way out; only by continuing forward could they protect Kassel College and this world on the verge of destruction.

As they boarded the aircraft again, dark clouds filled the night sky, as if foreshadowing an even greater storm to come. The power of the dragons still lurked in the darkness, and they were heading towards that unknown final battle.

The lights of Kassel College gradually disappeared behind them; ahead lay the darkness of the dragon race and the vortex of fate.

As the aircraft sped through the night, the four-person team grew increasingly heavy-hearted.

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