Seranox dropped to one knee and solemnly lowered his head. “This is the sacred body of our clan’s First Ancestor, the High Dragon God Versolion. Even though the divine fire was extinguished ten thousand years ago, his immortal body still protects the lifeblood of our race.”
“The remains... of a god...” Po Kong’s voice was hoarse as he swallowed hard.
Moen and Xia Duo were also visibly shaken. Even after undergoing the baptism of the World Tree, they still trembled under the weight of this divine pressure that transcended all understanding—an absolute suppression that loomed over their very level of existence.
After a moment of devout prayer, Seranox finally straightened his back and addressed the group.
“The sacred body of our ancestor is not only a totem of our clan’s faith, but also the core hub that maintains the operation of the entire Dragon Nest. All the magic formations you saw outside are closely linked to this divine body.”
“If I am not mistaken, Cantia tampered with a portion of the magic formation’s authority and used it for those evil experiments. What we must do now is correct those errors.”
“Your Excellency, if I may ask, a core magic formation system like this should theoretically have strict protections. Taking our sacred ground as an example, only High Priestess Angela can truly access the core,” Moen asked hurriedly, having recovered from her initial shock.
“I understand your point, but the situation of the Dragon Race is slightly different from the World Tree. The authority over our clan territory is actually composed of three parts: the Dragon Ancestor's Legacy Scale, the Crown of Gold Horn, and the Dragon God's Heart.”
As Seranox spoke, he traced three runes in the air with his fingertip.
“The Dragon Ancestor's Legacy Scale carries the power of bloodline inheritance.”
“The Crown of Gold Horn symbolizes kingship and discipline.”
“And the Dragon God's Heart...” His gaze drifted toward the magnificent figure drifting in the lava. “It represents the will and lifeblood of the First Ancestor, controlling the elements and magic.”
The three runes rotated slowly in the air, forming a perfect triangular balance.
“These three check and balance each other, yet remain interdependent. Because of Aidanach’s unique bloodline, I took the scale out some time ago and placed it on his egg. Who would have thought someone would exploit that opening...”
“The Crown of Gold Horn, as the symbol of the Dragon King, has always been kept by me. As for the Dragon God's Heart, it is used in rotation by the several Dragon Kings on duty in the Dragon Nest, just to be safe.”
“In other words, Cantia stole the Dragon God's Heart? And used it to tamper with the core logic of the magic formation? Then why did she go through all the trouble of getting Little Gold and the Dragon Ancestor's Legacy Scale out of Dragon Valley? Wouldn't it have been more useful to hold two sacred artifacts at once?” Xia Duo asked, confused.
Seranox gave a low, cold laugh. “Hmph. As long as I still hold the Crown of Gold Horn, the authority of the Dragon Ancestor's Legacy Scale will always be restricted by me. Even if she obtained it, she would have no way to use it.”
The light reflected from the lava danced across his armor. “More importantly, sending Aidanach out of Dragon Valley not only diverted my attention but also dragged the elves and humans into this conflict... A classic diversion.”
“However, her scheme had one fatal oversight. You managed to bring Aidanach and the Dragon Ancestor's Legacy Scale back. As long as we activate these two sacred artifacts simultaneously, we can reverse everything before the situation spirals completely out of control.”
The Gold Flame Dragon King’s gaze suddenly shifted to Starlight. That meaningful nod made Starlight’s body jolt.
In that instant, Starlight understood the Gold Flame Dragon King’s objective and why he had gone to such lengths to explain everything.
The Dragon God Versolion was the original Elemental Saint Body. A magic formation built with his body as its foundation would inevitably be closely linked to his primordial elements.
“I see...” Starlight subconsciously clenched his fists.
Cantia, the Elemental Dragon King, was only able to touch the underlying logic of the magic formation by relying on the authority of the Dragon God's Heart.
And as a fellow possessor of the Elemental Saint Body, he was the perfect key to repairing the formation, like a long-lost key suddenly returning to its corresponding lock.
“In that case, what do I need to do?”
After figuring it all out, Starlight took a deep breath, slowly looked up, and met Seranox’s gaze.
“Heh, I haven’t even explained yet, and you’ve already worked it out? Not bad! If you can help me repair the magic formation, you may take anything you wish from the Dragon Treasury. I will grant any request you have,” Seranox said, a flicker of delight flashing in his eyes at Starlight’s reaction.
“Let’s talk about rewards later,” Starlight said, shaking his head. “The problem now is that I’m still too weak. I’m not sure if I can shoulder such a heavy responsibility.”
He was never an arrogant person, and he understood the dangers involved in this.
He knew better than anyone what it meant to tamper with the remains of a god. One wrong move, and a violent torrent of elements could tear every inch of his flesh to shreds.
But when he caught the worried look in Little Gold’s eyes, Starlight’s mind was made up. Friends, responsibility, and Lian and the others waiting above... the weight of those things far surpassed his own safety.
“Worthy of the successor to the Elemental Saint Body. This courage alone makes you worthy of the glory of this inheritance,” Seranox said with satisfaction. “But you can rest assured. With me personally safeguarding the process, I won't let you suffer the slightest injury.”
Hearing the Gold Flame Dragon King’s promise, Starlight’s uneasy heart gradually settled. He gave a small nod and said, “I understand.”
“Good. Then please steady your state for now. Additionally, I have one more favor to ask.” Seranox said, suddenly turning toward the sisters.
But before he could speak, Moen spoke first. “You need us to help suppress the leaking death energy, right?”
“Oh?” Seranox raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat surprised. “What a clever young lady! You’re right. Currently, the ancestor’s sacred body is being suppressed by the lava lake, so nothing will go wrong. But in a moment, I cannot say the same.”
“Though your strength is still a bit lacking, the level of the Power of Nature in your bodies is enough to handle the drifting death energy.”
Moen smiled slightly. After sharing a knowing look with Xia Duo, she nodded in agreement.
Both of them had received the blessing of the World Tree. Although Moen could not use magic, her guidance as a second layer of insurance would not be a problem.
“What about me?”
“And me!”
Just as Seranox finished arranging everyone’s tasks, Po Kong and Little Gold could no longer hold back and shouted almost in unison.
Looking at the two eager faces, Seranox shook his head helplessly and waved them off. “You two? Just stay to the side and watch closely.”
As soon as Seranox finished speaking, the surface of the lava lake began to churn violently. Golden-red magma splashed up like boiling blood, carrying a faint, indiscernible tinge of black.
Starlight looked up and saw the splashing sparks eerily solidify in the air, transforming into countless tiny dragon-shaped runes. They circled above everyone’s heads a few times before gradually vanishing.
“Our time is running out.” Seranox’s pupils constricted slightly, and his voice became urgent. “Cantia’s erosion of the formation’s core has reached a serious level. Everyone, prepare to begin.”
Under the Gold Flame Dragon King’s guidance, Starlight stepped onto a Breeze and drifted toward the golden pillar in the center of the lava lake. He sat cross-legged at the top of the pillar and slowly closed his eyes.
Starlight had thought that being in the center of the lava lake would mean the temperature would be terrifying. To his surprise, it was actually much more comfortable here than on the shore.
He could feel the elemental power within him creating a strange resonance with the surrounding environment. The fire elements floating in the air were particularly active, as if they were trying to tell him something.
To prevent outsiders from coveting it, the core of the Dragon Race's magic formation was constructed based on the Dragon God’s body. It did not have a physical form like common magic formations; instead, one had to enter the world of consciousness through resonance with the sacred artifacts to access it.
Therefore, Starlight had to fully integrate his mental power into it to perform the repairs.
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