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Chapter 229: The Crown
Chapter 229: The Crown
Atop the black, solitary peak, surrounded by glaciers.
The Dragon Beast peered out from its lair, gazing towards the distant west.
Just moments ago, a power buried deep beneath the earth suddenly erupted, and a faint yet unmistakable willpower reverberated throughout the world.
As a powerhouse plundering the world's essence, the Dragon Beast was keenly aware of this activation.
Even with its concerns, the Dragon Head had not monitored that underground area, but it still sensed the awakening of this power.
"This day has finally arrived."
A deep growl emanated from the lair.
Within the lair, the Dragon Beast recalled a time long ago.
Over a hundred years ago, as a lone wanderer among the Lizard Clan, it ventured into the forbidden Crystal Valley and acquired power beyond the fifth stage, even reaching its current seventh stage.
Compared to the growth rate of other magical beasts, this power was acquired in an astonishingly short time.
But such remarkable efficiency often came with a price.
Recalling its encounter with itself outside the Crystal Palace and the subsequent guidance, the Dragon Beast now had this individual under its command...
"Lord, did you sense that power?"
A small figure appeared at the foot of the mountain, interrupting the Dragon Beast's reminiscence.
In an instant, the Dragon Beast's gaze turned subtle and icy.
Watching the figure approach the lair's entrance, it spoke with an urgent tone:
"That power is from the Crystal Valley!"
"If that corpse encounters any mishap, it could pose a threat to our plans!"
The Dragon Beast slowly responded:
"And your thoughts on this?"
The figure didn't hesitate, "You should immediately take action and eliminate it."
"I must remain at Black Mountain to strengthen my power and attempt a breakthrough," the Dragon Beast directly rejected the suggestion, then asked in a low voice, "And you once said that upon reaching the eighth stage, all problems would be solved. Now, asking me to slow down is like forsaking the main objective for trivial gains."
"..."
The Dragon Beast's question left the figure momentarily silent.
After a few seconds, he continued, addressing his nominal subordinate, "Over the years, you've been managing our forces, and you should have cultivated capable subordinates, suppressing those who rebelled."
"Now is the time to utilize that power, isn't it?"
The figure immediately rejected the Dragon Beast's idea:
"Impossible!"
"They are no match for a 'Crown,' even if it's just a corpse!"
The Dragon Beast took note of a word:
"Crown? You've never mentioned this to me before."
The figure realized its slip of the tongue.
Instead of making excuses or trying to cover it up, it directly provided an explanation:
"It's an ancient profession, long lost in history. The Righteous Warriors of Law City are the successors of this profession and one of the seven-pronged star symbols."
Without waiting for the Dragon Beast's further questions, the figure resumed its urging:
"You know, Lord."
"The power you obtained from that corpse was incomplete, and I, along with my subordinates, have been searching for the missing part! Once this plan succeeds, you can ascend to the eighth stage without any risk."
"So, now you're going to stop it..."
"Enough." The Dragon Beast abruptly cut off the figure's persuasion. "I have the confidence to complete the breakthrough. Go and do what you must!"
"..."
The Dragon Beast's assertiveness left the figure stunned in its tracks.
At that moment, the willpower emanating from the distant west suddenly vanished.
Regardless of what happened there, the outcome had been decided, and everyone's original plans were now careening towards chaos.
The Dragon Beast and the figure looked towards the west, both silent.
After a few minutes, the figure nodded slightly and descended the mountain without a word.
...
Beneath the Thousand Mountain Stone Forest, located at the world's center.
Lindsey and Hong were also facing their most critical moment.
The golden radiance suddenly expanded, threatening to engulf them both.
In the face of such power that could instantly wear down a Sixth Stage powerhouse...
They didn't even have a chance to resist!
After shouting Lindsey's name, Hong almost exhausted herself as she spoke, "Use your ability to run first!"
Along the way, Hong was well aware of Lindsey's diverse skills.
She was completely unable to move now.
But if Lindsey activated her burrowing ability, she could at least enter the underground and temporarily evade the first attack of the golden arc light.
"..."
Cai remained silent and didn't take any action.
As Hong had said, he possessed a wide range of abilities, and at this moment, under the oppression of such willpower, Lindsey probably had only one chance to act.
He didn't want to use this opportunity to escape alone.
Instead, he wanted to ensure both himself and Hong could escape the danger!
Weapons, accessories, achievement rewards, workbench systems, skills...
Lindsey's gaze finally settled on his awakened skill as a Game Player.
[RPG - Plot Performance]
At this moment,
Lindsey's intense desire for survival seemed to transform into a force of sincerity, merging with his essence.
Specific environment, specific event, specific condition.
In this critical juncture, fate began to guide him in a mysterious way.
In just an instant, Lindsey felt his two essence pools rapidly depleting, reaching their final limit.
But under the guidance of this power,
A clear and pleasant female voice suddenly echoed around them, her tone as firm as iron:
"As the law dictates, this person shall be granted absolute safety!"
Whoosh—
In the next second, a pale yellow book page appeared as a phantom in front of Lindsey.
The golden arc light that was originally rushing towards them was instantly absorbed by the golden pages.
The crystal world, bright as day,
Also dimmed as the golden radiance suddenly vanished.
"Ah!—Huh?"
Hong took a step forward and almost stumbled.
She had been resisting the oppressive willpower with all her might.
But just then, this power suddenly disappeared, and the girl regained her ability to move, feeling her body lighten.
Without any time to feel relieved, Hong turned to look at Lindsey:
"Lindsey, what was that thing just now?"
"..." Lindsey was surprised by the power hidden within Hong's body.
But Lindsey himself was even more astonished.
Although it was just a single word, he could tell that the owner of the voice was the Righteous Warrior who had saved him.
After entering the Hidden Frontier, Lindsey had encountered life-threatening situations multiple times.
On several occasions, he had managed to overcome these threats on his own, and he believed that Alvert sending him away from the Law City world was the result of her utmost efforts.
But now, this understanding had changed.
There was still a hidden power within Lindsey, originating from the Righteous Warrior.
This power was almost impossible to activate and only came into effect under the guidance of this special destiny power called Plot Performance.
Moreover, as the owner of this ability,
Lindsey had a vague awareness.
The power that just absorbed the golden arc light could only be activated when facing a Righteous Warrior!
If the previous crisis had come from the Dragon Beast or any other force,
This 'safe' protection might not have provided even a sliver of protection.
Lindsey shook his head with a complex expression:
"Alvert, a person who once saved me, her power has just taken effect."
"What did she leave in you? Does it have any other effects besides defense?" Hong asked eagerly.
"I..." Lindsey reached out to touch his body and carefully checked his attribute panel but found no clues. In the end, he could only shake his head again, "This situation is beyond my expectations as well."
"It's best we don't rely on this power too much."
(End of Chapter)
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