I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 282 Flying Feather Sea Serpent
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Rhodes led his magical beasts, sweeping across the entire mountain range and hills, all the way to the mountains near Longwinter Town.

Under the intimidation of Rhodes and Frostbolt, the monsters offered little resistance, either lying obediently or turning to run away.

These magical beasts are now considered rare creatures, and Rhode, adhering to the concept of sustainable development, recruits them whenever possible.

There was no bloodshed; it was all threats, intimidation, and enticement.

Due to the influence of the entry, the awakened magical beasts in the territory had a natural affinity for Rhode, and with good communication, Rhode led a large group of magical beasts back.

Aside from giant wolves, which can be used as mounts, Rhodes plans to have the other magical beasts form their own separate army.

Powerful magical beasts like giant bears and wild boars are used as the main force in the front lines. They are equipped with heavy armor and can fight alongside ordinary soldiers in battle.

It should be very effective, especially in battles involving charges and assaults.

However, raising a Warcraft army and raising Warcraft are two different things. They must undergo certain training and at the very least be able to understand commands.

These matters are all left to the animal trainers in the territory to handle.

Rhodes's job was simply to capture and intimidate these magical beasts, and make them abandon any concept of territory and stay obediently in the forests that Rhodes had designated for them.

A wildlife park similar to the one in my previous life.

It's worth mentioning that after capturing these magical beasts, Rhode sent Yulai and the others to the Blackrock Mountains to extract the blood of the Earth Spirit Rabbit.

As rabbit-like magical beasts, they control the power of the earth, and their blood can be used to create potions that help the Snow Rabbit people further awaken.

It's unclear about the other snow rabbits, but it will definitely be useful for snow rabbits like Franny who have awakened their talents.

However, the potion is quite difficult to make, and we've already used up all the ones we collected from them.

After dealing with these matters, Rhode entrusted the remaining affairs of the trade route to the Earth Spirit Rabbit, while Rhode led Rock Ridge straight to Blade's Edge Mountains.

Last time, due to time constraints, Rock Ridge only helped excavate the mine, creating a road leading directly to the Seaweed Magic Mine.

This time, Rhodes is going to take care of the remaining work—widening the coastline.

The Thunder had previously taken Rhodes to scout north, and there were rocky beaches on the other side of the razor-sharp cliffs, which were also great places for beachcombing.

The task of the rock ridge is to connect the two coastlines.

Upon reaching the coast, Rhodes carefully described the mission requirements to Rock Ridge.
“Go forward along the coastline where we are now and flatten all the rocks you see.”

"This time, you don't need to worry about the collapsed rocks; just let them fall directly into the sea."

"Keep pushing, rock ridge."

Rhodes patted the fine scales on the side of the earth dragon's face. "After completing this project, I will help you awaken."

"Ow!"

The rock ridge let out an excited growl and charged straight toward the cliff in front of it.

The twin horns of the rock ridge emitted bursts of magical energy, like invisible giant hammers, which began to strike the hard rock walls.

The rocks on the cliff surface cracked under the magical impact, and then the rock ridge opened its mouth wide, its sharp teeth slicing across the rocks.

Each bite could tear off a huge rock, producing a piercing cracking sound.

As Rhodes instructed, the rock ridge began to gnaw forward from the shoreline where the seawater crashed, and in the blink of an eye, it had carved a groove at the bottom of the cliff.

As it gnawed, it swept away the pebbles with its claws and tail, sending them tumbling off the cliff and into the churning sea.

As the rocks at the bottom were continuously removed, the cliff above gradually began to lose its support.

The rock ridge had not been intentionally reinforced, and under the effect of the softening magic, the huge rocks became loose, and the entire cliff began to shake.

The earth dragon could clearly feel the ground shaking. Seeing that the situation was not good, the rock ridge quickly used magic to burrow into the rocks on the other side to take refuge.

Before long, the thousands of tons of rocks lost their balance and began to collapse downwards.

"Rumble--"

Like thunder at the end of the world, the enormous sound shook the entire mountain range!

The collapsing rocks fell with a rustling sound, crashing into the sea and splashing water high into the sky!
A chain reaction immediately began!
The rock layers above collapsed one after another, cascading down like a waterfall!

Each fall of the boulder was accompanied by a deafening roar, and the seawater was churned up by the constantly surging rocks, churning with white foam.

This scene caused the slaves who were gathering seafood on the nearby coast to drop their work and flee southwards in terror.

Some of the more timid ones were so frightened that they fell onto the rocks, closing their eyes and shrinking their necks in fear.

At this moment, only Rhodey sat on Thunder's back, enjoying the raging waves before him.

"What a spectacle!"

The collapse of a cliff tens of meters high was a scene no less spectacular than the skyscraper explosions Rhodes had seen on screen in his previous life.

Rhodes was very pleased to see this scene.

Not only because it's beautiful and spectacular, but also because such a collapse saves a lot of trouble.

Paving the coastline was originally a huge project, no less than creating a tunnel in the mountains.

But now the collapse has reduced the workload of the rock ridge and raised the terrain of the shore.

These piles of rubble will become a perfect habitat for seafood such as fish, shrimp, and crabs in the future.

After a long time, the collapse ended.

The ridge squeezed its body out from the rocks, twisting and waving its claws, shoving the surrounding pebbles into the sea.

The entire mountain was reshaped during this collapse, and the originally vertical cliff face gradually became an inward-concave arc.

But that's not enough.

What Rod wanted was a wide, gentle slope, where he could not only go beachcombing at low tide, but also walk along the coast.

The rock ridge was also clearly visible; after clearing away the rubble, they continued to gnaw at it.

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The dazzling sunlight shone on the rocks on the coast, reflecting dappled silver light.

The sea breeze howled, carrying a salty, fishy smell, and whipped up tiny waves that crashed against the jagged rocks.

The aroma of grilled fish filled the air in a mountain valley surrounded by cliffs.

Dozens of seal people sat around the fire, their faces full of vicissitudes and sorrow.

Both men and women with seal-like features look like middle-aged, overweight men with glossy, grayish-brown fur that gleams wetly in the sunlight, resembling seals just emerging from the sea.

Their limbs are short and thick, their broad noses are slightly upturned, and their faces are covered with long, seal-like beards.

Should we settle down here?

One of the seal-men glanced across the cliff and asked the leader, "But there's nothing but bare cliffs all around here."

Leader Haier looked worried and remained silent.

Since being defeated by the lizardmen, the Tideclaw tribe has been living in exile.

Although seal people can live in the ocean, they also crave dryness and sunshine, as well as clean fresh water and a warm campfire.

Seal people only need to live in the sea occasionally and enjoy eating various kinds of seafood.

Another sealman sighed and said, "If we stay here, we might have to live in a burrow."

"We will continue to explore, and perhaps we will find a place suitable for us to live."

Haier said in a deep voice, "It's not like here now, it's just a reef surrounded by cliffs."

"Further ahead..."

The clansmen nearby sighed.
"Hopefully, but isn't the area ahead already inhabited by humans?"

"There was a huge roaring sound on the coast a few days ago. Could it be some kind of monster?"

"Should we go further? I'm a little tired..." "Or should we go back to where we started? Maybe the lizardmen are already gone?"

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The tribespeople started chattering amongst themselves, which annoyed Haier.

Just as Haier was about to interrupt them, the sea surface suddenly rippled.

"Run! We can't stay here!"

A sealman stumbled ashore, his broken bone harpoon looking particularly pathetic in the sunlight!

"There's a cave hidden beneath the sea, and monsters inside!"

The sealman shouted loudly in a hoarse, deep voice, which startled everyone.

Before anyone could react, a huge column of water suddenly burst open on the sea surface.

The waves cascaded down like a waterfall, and with a deep roar, a huge figure nearly ten meters tall burst out of the water!

This sea monster, like a sea serpent, had a row of feather-like fins growing from its back, which trembled slightly and shimmered with a faint blue light, as if it possessed magic.

"My sea! It's the Feathered Sea Serpent!"

Haier's eyes widened when he saw the figure on the sea, and the harpoon he had grabbed fell to the ground with a thud!
The Feathered Sea Serpent held its head high, its scarlet eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty light, staring intently at the seal people on the shore!
"Marlin, Sanfen, follow me and draw the attention of the Feathered Sea Serpent!"

Haier shouted, "Everyone else, take the children and leave!"

"Head south!"

After saying that, Haier picked up his bone harpoon and shot it at the Feathered Sea Serpent!

The harpoon flew swiftly across the sky, but the Feathered Sea Serpent showed no fear, tilting its body slightly to dodge the harpoon.

However, Haier's proactive attack was extremely offensive, and the Feathered Sea Serpent immediately targeted Haier and pounced on him!
"hiss!"

"Come on, monster!"

Haier cursed loudly, turned around and ran into the valley, completely attracting the attention of the Flying Feather Sea Serpent!

The other members of the Chaozhao tribe were very obedient; they grabbed the children and jumped into the sea, swimming directly towards the southern coast!
Marin, the sealman, rushed towards jumping into the sea, but upon hearing the leader's shout, he mustered his courage, picked up a spear, and shot it directly at the back of the Feathered Sea Serpent!
With a "ding," the spear struck the back of the Feathered Sea Serpent precisely, leaving only a shallow mark on its scales.

Aside from that, there are no additional effects.

"It's doomed! Its hide is harder than iron, Chief!"

Marin cried out loudly, at which point the Feathered Sea Serpent immediately turned around, its scarlet eyes fixed on him!
"what!"

Marin cried out in alarm and turned to run without hesitation!

"Damn it! Don't move it south!"

Haier hurriedly shouted and yelled!

Marin was so terrified by the Feathered Sea Serpent that he had no time to worry about anything else and was focused solely on escaping!

Just then, Sanfen suddenly darted out from the side, gripping a short knife and stabbing it diagonally into the belly of the Feathered Sea Serpent!

"hiss!"

An angry hiss rang out, and the Feathered Sea Serpent's body trembled violently, instantly throwing Sanfen away!

Bang!
With a loud crash, Sanfen slammed heavily onto the reef!
Sanfen coughed painfully twice, and blood immediately spilled from her mouth!
"Sanfen!"

Marin roared, his fear instantly replaced by rage!
He grabbed a rock and charged straight at the Feathered Sea Serpent!

"I'm going to kill you! Monster!"

However, anger and slogans cannot improve combat effectiveness.

The feathered fins on the back of the Flying Feathered Sea Serpent swung rapidly, creating a wave that instantly sent Marin flying!
Immediately afterwards, the Feathered Sea Serpent swung its body, rushed to Marin's side, and opened its blood-red maw to bite down!
"Pfft!"

Just then, Haier gripped a long spear and plunged it fiercely into the belly of the Feathered Sea Serpent!

"hiss!"

The sea serpent shrieked, its fins flapping violently behind it. Haier was blasted away by the thick jet of water and crashed heavily to the ground!
Feeling intense pain, the Feathered Sea Serpent changed direction again, this time heading straight for Haier!

This time, however, all three who attracted the attention of the Feathered Sea Serpent fell to the ground and could not get up. No one could stop its advance!
Haier shook his dizzy head and tried hard to get up.

But when he landed, his left leg hit a sharp rock and he can't move it now.

"What bad luck!"

Haier shook his head, struggling to back away while muttering to himself.
"I dodged the lizardmen's claws, but I never thought I could escape you, you sea monster..."

As the Feathered Sea Serpent drew ever closer, Haier desperately wanted to run away.

But the excruciating pain in his left leg left him only able to look up at the sky in despair.

Just then, two enormous black shadows swooped down from the sky with a whooshing sound!

"dragon!"

Haier exclaimed in surprise, "They're dragons! Two dragons!"

It's over! It's over!

Seeing this scene, Haier felt even more desperate.

Encountering the Feathered Sea Serpent was already a death sentence, and now two more dragons are appearing from the sky.

This isn't a guaranteed death... wait?

Haier's eyes widened as he suddenly realized that the dragon seemed to be falling in the same direction as the Feathered Sea Serpent.
Haier wondered, as the dragon drew closer and closer to the ground.

As if sensing something, the Feathered Sea Serpent turned around and looked up at the sky.

What greeted it was a crimson mass falling from the sky.

call!
Scorching flames streaked across the Feathered Sea Serpent, crackling with electric arcs!
In an instant, the smell of burnt octopus spread across the beach!
"hiss--"

The Flying Feather Sea Serpent immediately let out a series of miserable cries!
Surprisingly, the crimson flames did not completely kill it.

Despite its charred body, the Feathered Sea Serpent still twisted and turned, trying to escape into the sea!

"Still want to escape?"

A surprised question arose, followed by a loud shout.
"Frost, stop it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a white, chilling aura descended from the sky, sweeping across the Feathered Sea Serpent like a blizzard!
The sea snake's tail was instantly covered in frost, and its charred scales were also covered with a layer of icy blue!

At the same time, the Feathered Sea Serpent's movements became unusually slow. Despite its desperate efforts to move forward, it was all in vain, and it could only roar in despair!

"It's actually that firm?"

Questions arose again, and a dragon swiftly charged toward the slowly moving Feathered Sea Serpent!

The next instant, a crimson greatsword swept across the air!

Immediately afterwards, a fan-shaped crimson light slashed across the neck of the Feathered Sea Serpent, and its head flew straight out!

"My sea, is this real...?"

Haier rubbed his eyes. "Dragon actually killed the Feathered Sea Serpent?"

"So, are they going to kill us next?"

Just as Haier was wondering, the two dragons flapped their wings and landed on the shore, and a handsome young human man jumped off their backs.

Haier's eyes widened again, staring in disbelief at everything before him.

Did humans tame the legendary dragon?
Without much thought, the human man uttered fluent language.

“I am Lord Rhodes Tulip, Lord of Blackpine Ridge, and you are now standing on my territory.”

The human man's gaze swept over the three seal-men.
"Given that you hunted on my shores and were rescued by me from the jaws of sea serpents."

"I hereby declare that from this moment on you are my people, and I will guarantee your personal safety."

"And the price is that you have to work for me."

(End of this chapter)