Dragon Tribulation of All Realms

Chapter 144 - The Third Rune, Dah
The dark line continued to advance.

The pitch-black line slowly spread out.

Beyond the Great Wall appeared hordes of demi-human warriors from all over the world and of all races. Even a cursory glance suggested their numbers exceeded one hundred thousand.

One hundred thousand—even from a high vantage point like Aincrad, looking down, it was a dense, dark ocean. This terrifying number would have made even the bravest warrior tremble, their hearts gnawing at the despair of death. Yet now, even with only a few thousand defenders atop the high walls, the army below appeared as insignificant as weeds in their eyes.

Because their king is here.

And they had just witnessed the power of the king.

No one had even the slightest doubt about the final outcome of this war, because their only concern was how to gain more merit in front of the Regent during the upcoming victory.

"Your Majesty the Regent!" On the high wall, two members of the Holy King's Nine Colors took the lead in shouting.

And after their shouts came the cheers and howls of the soldiers.

"Victory, Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty Dust!" "Whoa!!!!"

Like a pack of hungry wild beasts.

Though the demi-humans were clearly below the wall, the wall itself was already filled with a bloodthirsty light. The moment the Regent at the forefront of the arena raised his hand, the entire high wall fell into complete silence. And in the next instant, the bottom of Aincrad erupted. The entire elite Paladin order leaped down from the very bottom of the floating arena.

As the preliminary rounds concluded and the cloud curtain rose, they ascended Aincrad under Remedios's command. And as the floating arena began to move, the massive army gathered around Kalinsha also embarked on a rapid march towards the Great Wall. An invisible wind constantly brushed against their backs, ensuring that this reinforcement force, moving with Aincrad, could reach the eastern wall of the Holy Kingdom in time.

Without a doubt, that was the power of will.

The greatest benefit this martial arts tournament brought to Wu Chen wasn't just the 'World Champion - Deterioration' skill, which only required replenishing soul fuel. It was also the surge of willpower generated by the live broadcast across the entire realm. Undoubtedly, all the willpower and accumulated resources of the entire Holy Kingdom now belonged to him, making him as powerful as a god in his own land.

It's a bit of an exaggeration, but not far off the truth. The capacity that the young god Lv2 could bear had reached its limit at this moment. Once again, just like before, various low humming sounds kept emanating from his ears.

—This is my final battle on this journey to the Holy Kingdom.

Body and mind were both saturated with a sense of fullness. To become stronger, one had to pay a price in real money. Wu Chen gently closed his five fingers, feeling the invisible wind flowing between them, a mixture of magic and willpower. He clearly sensed the fear, panic, confusion, and despair emanating from the distant demi-human army. And he knew that what awaited him next was an exceptionally fierce battlefield.

A whoosh—the sound of the wind swept in.

From behind the demi-human legion, a huge green shadow descended from the sky—it was a senior green dragon of the same generation as 'Poison Thorn', but more mature and experienced. It circled half a circle above the demi-human army before letting out a powerful roar towards Wu Chen in the floating arena.

"I am Niindus, the 'Emerald Calamity'! I have come to deliver the decree of Vilvetas, the supreme dragon king, lord of the Corrupt Court and the source of all evil!"

"Mortals! Lower your heads and offer your lives! For the sin of angering the 'Corrupted Root,' only death can atone for it! However, the Supreme Dragon King is merciful and wishes to grant you a painless death. Sever your own lives immediately, and this punishment will only end in this small border country; otherwise—you weak races will all be slaughtered!"

It was surrounded by emerald green winds, and its body contained immense power.

"Kneel down immediately. Or face the wrath of the royal court!"

terror.

The dragon's majesty is revealed at this moment.

It was an invisible aura pouring down. Before it even touched the high wall, large numbers of the weaker members of the demi-human army immediately defecated and urinated, cowering and kneeling down.

The dragon's might transcends all mortal realms. Even atop the high walls, many steadfast and passionate warriors were drenched in sweat, their heads spinning. Only the battle-hardened paladins and the contestants who had enjoyed the 'Hero's Feast' stood unwavering, staring at the approaching emerald dragon, refusing to yield.

Wu Chen simply looked at it.

Looking at the green dragon that called itself the 'Green Calamity'.

"Finished?" His five fingers gripped the hilt of the heavy sword 'Nightfall'.

"Mortal, what is your answer?" The dragon flapped its wings, its massive body gleaming with magical light.

“You will die, starting with you,” Wu Chen replied, assessing its power. His tone was so calm, as if he were about to go on a spring outing or grabbing a drink from the refrigerator.

The dragon suddenly paused.

The dragon's rage transformed into dissipating dragon breath.

Its level has exceeded forty-five, and it can almost be judged as a weak dragon king.

Now, enraged by the provocation, it is poised to pounce with its wings taut, its breath dripping with venom!
"Mortal! How dare you—"

A fierce wind howled.

A loud bang!

Martial arts skills drive a dramatic increase in speed and mobility.

Sonic booms erupted beneath his feet. The instant he took his first step, he carried this immense kinetic energy and unleashed a dimensional teleportation spell. The dragon's body was close at hand, giving it a split second to react. Its thick tail lashed out violently, accompanied by a torrent of venomous breath. Head and tail working together—this was the power of a dragon, transcending the realm of biology.

but……

No problem.

A flash of sword light appeared.

The enhanced radiance of the Jade Slash directly cleaved the dragon's tail and breath in two.

Because of the immense power of will surrounding Wu Chen, the young god's divinity granted him the power to ignore resistance armor. And the sword light that sliced ​​through the dragon's tail and breath instantly struck the dragon's neck!

Tactical Spellcasting – The sword transforms into a staff the instant it strikes. Before it can unleash its sharp power, a pale green glow is concealed beneath the radiance of the Jade Slash.

This was a technique Ainz had used not long ago—and Wu Chen had learned it with ease. What was hidden within the radiance of the Emerald Slash was undoubtedly an upgraded Enhanced Disintegration Technique. While it couldn't directly disintegrate a dragon with extremely vigorous life force into ashes, it still greatly weakened the dragon's life force in an instant.

The dragon scales became dull as a result, and the flesh and blood could no longer resist the sword light.

The interrupted dragon breath of 'The Green Calamity' transformed into a final, mournful howl. It screamed like a small animal.

"Do not--"

'—Snap.'

The dragon's neck is broken.

The headless and tailless dragon body fell onto the ranks of the demi-humans—dozens of those with fur and horns, born from wet eggs, were naturally crushed, while the rest let out sharp and desperate howls. And a powerful hand grasped the dragon's giant head, whose divine light was gradually dimming, and held it in the air beside Wu Chen.

There are no scoring announcements.

But this dragon did indeed meet its end.

Its soul had been captured and bound by the sorcerer's dust. And now, the dragon's phantom burns fiercely in the divine fire.

—Since it's considered part of the battle, can't we just kill and advance immediately?

The difficulty has increased slightly. However, it's not a big problem.

— Devour.

The fire of the young god instantly refined the dragon's soul. Fragments of insignificant memories flashed through Wu Chen's mind. And he quickly gained the power he had desired.

Unyielding Power, the third rune—'DAH'

DAH stands for 'Propulsion'. The moment it was activated, Wu Chen gained the skill to control 'explosive power'. He could now concentrate greater power within a single movement and propel it precisely. However, even more valuable than this was the immense power from Mengdas.

The runes are finally complete.

FUS-RO-DAH, now finally belongs to him. The power of the dragon flows through his limbs and bones. And he can unleash it at any time.

No, it's not the time yet.

It shouldn't be used so recklessly.

Wu Chen waved his hand, and the blood-stained dragon's head crashed down to the center of the arena. At the very moment he did this, he heard a tremendous roar from beyond the heavens.

'Roar—!!!!'

Above the sky, the clouds parted. The enraged, corrupt royal court appeared on the horizon.

That's a dragon.

A dozen, even twenty or more. The Dragon Dynasty encompasses the other four colors.

Now, fueled by the Dragon King's fury, it charged toward the provocateur.

"I will deal with those dragons." The Regent's voice echoed across the high walls and inside and outside the arena. "And for the remaining enemies, I ask you all to put in your best effort."

The demi-humans roared and charged forward in a swarm at the dragon's command.

And the defenders on the high walls began to roar and howl in battle.

The Kuroshio Current crashed against the high wall.

(End of this chapter)