Mr. Dragon Knight, the dragon girls are chasing you!

After a short drive, the two finally emerged from a very secluded crevice in the rocks behind the mountain.

A cool night breeze swept through the mountains, carrying the unique fragrance of grass and trees and the slight chill of the night dew, instantly dispelling the stuffiness and confinement of the secret passage.

Looking up, the bright moonlight spread across the rolling mountain ridges, and the entire Evernight Mountain Range was gilded with a cool, silvery halo. The sea of ​​trees swayed gently in the wind, and shadows floated.

Eldron didn't linger. He reached out and grabbed Luo Ye's shoulder. Dark purple dragon wings suddenly unfurled behind him, carrying a powerful dragon might, and he soared into the air, rapidly flying towards the depths of the back mountain.

The wind whistled past my ears, and the mountains and forests below rushed past.

Luo Ye looked down and saw the endless sea of ​​trees gleaming with a dark green luster under the moonlight. Occasionally, the roars of magical beasts would come from the depths, only to be torn apart by the night wind.

After flying for about fifteen minutes, the two landed in a deep, secluded valley.

The moment they landed, a violent, fierce, and overwhelming lord-level pressure suddenly swept over them, and a dense and violent killing intent enveloped the entire valley, making everyone's hair stand on end.

Luo Ye immediately looked up and saw a terrifyingly large magical beast coiled on a giant black rock in the center of the valley.

It resembles a giant wild bear, but it lacks the docile nature of ordinary bears. Its entire body is covered with layers of dark red, hard scales, with sharp and thick plates.

Its thick limbs supported its massive body, its sharp claws gleaming coldly with a deadly edge, and its scarlet vertical pupils were filled with bloodlust and ferocity as it stared intently at the two people who had intruded into its territory.

[System High-Energy Alert: High-Rank Lord-Level Monster Detected! Hellfire Bear Lord (LV60)]

[Beast Information: A dominant being in the back mountains of the Eternal Night Mountains, ferocious and bloodthirsty in nature, with an extremely strong sense of territory, unmatched by any beast of the same level! Any life form below LV50 will die upon approaching!]

[System Urgent Reminder: Host, run! This thing is a top-tier world boss! Not some lowly monster you can easily mess with!]

A fine layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on Luo Ye's back, and his pupils contracted slightly.

He struggled and used every trick in the book to barely manage to solo a level 30 monster, but this level 60 lord could easily turn him into mincemeat with a single slap!

"Elder...isn't this a bit too much?"

"We're just acting in a play, there's no need to bring in a boss like this as an extra, is there?"

Before he could finish speaking, the Hell Rock Bear in the center of the valley had already sensed their presence.

The ferocious beast, which was originally fierce and ready to kill the intruders at any moment, suddenly stiffened its massive body the moment it saw Eldron's face, and the bloodthirsty ferocity in its scarlet vertical pupils vanished instantly.

The massive body that had been arrogantly perched on the boulder instinctively shrank back, its burly form trembling slightly, and a soft, humble, and extremely obsequious whimper came from its throat. There was no trace of the ferocity of the overlord of the back mountain.

"My lord... why would you personally come to this small territory... I have always been law-abiding and have never crossed the line or caused trouble, nor have I ever provoked any members of the dragon clan... Please forgive me, my lord!"

The level 60 lord overlord was as docile as a well-behaved little pet in front of the Grand Elder of Eternal Night, trembling and begging for mercy.

Eldron remained expressionless, his eyes devoid of any emotion, as if the terrifying lord beast before him was nothing more than an insignificant ant.

He slowly raised his palm, and a rich, dark purple dragon breath instantly condensed in his palm. The pure dragon's primordial power flowed slowly, exuding a terrifying aura.

"Wait, wait! My lord! I haven't broken any rules! I've been very well-behaved lately, I haven't crossed any boundaries to hunt, and I haven't attacked any dragons—"

The Hellfire Bear's cries grew more urgent, and its massive body began to retreat, but Eldron moved even faster.

He flicked his fingertips, and a burst of dark purple dragon breath erupted instantly, moving with lightning speed, and gently landed on the Hell Rock Bear's body.

The next second, the body of the lord of the back mountain of Eternal Night instantly disintegrated, turning into countless fine dust particles, which were gently blown away by the cool night breeze in the mountains, leaving not even a trace of blood.

With no one to testify to the truth, the matter was handled cleanly and efficiently.

Luo Ye stared in disbelief at the scene, feeling that his worldview had been severely shaken.

He struggled for half a day to kill a level 30 Ironspine Rhinoceros, while Eldron killed a level 60 Beast Lord with a single breath.

Is this the power of a top-tier dragon elder? It's both outrageous and perfectly reasonable!

Eldron casually brushed the dust off his palms and turned to look at the stunned Luo Ye:

"Alright, the atmosphere of the fight, the oppressive aura of the ferocious beast, and the traces of the crime are all complete. There's no way to prove anything with the dead, and there are no loopholes."

"If His Majesty inquires about your whereabouts tomorrow, I will report the truth, saying that you went into the back mountain alone to cultivate late at night and unfortunately encountered a surprise attack and abduction by the Hell Rock Bear."

"Upon hearing the news, I rushed to your aid, but by the time I arrived, the ferocious beast had already taken you away from the dragon's lair territory, and I searched everywhere to no avail."

Luo Ye's lips twitched slightly: "...Elder, your acting is a bit too convincing, isn't it?"

"Just a level 60 beast," Eldron said indifferently, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance befitting a dragon elder.

"The Eternal Night Dragon Clan has been able to stand tall on the Shadow Continent for tens of thousands of years, and that's not just due to their bloodline talent. Although I'm old, dealing with magical beasts of this level still doesn't take much effort."

He paused, a complex emotion flashing in his dark purple dragon eyes:

"Moreover, as long as His Majesty is safe and the future of the Eternal Night Dragon Clan can be protected, let alone a level 60 magical beast, even an ancient ferocious beast at level 199, I am willing to take action without hesitation."

Looking at the white-haired old man before him, who had silently protected the dragon race for tens of thousands of years and devoted himself to the cause, Luo Ye felt a surge of deep respect and emotion.

"Thank you for your great help, Elder." Luo Ye bowed solemnly, his tone full of sincerity.

"You're too kind, Dragon Knight."

Eldron raised his hand and slashed through the air, instantly tearing a shimmering white spatial rift in the dark night sky. A portal emitting a soft white light slowly took shape and hovered steadily in front of the two.

"This teleportation portal leads directly to the outermost boundary of the Eternal Night Mountains, bypassing all dragon patrols and barrier blockades. After leaving the mountains, a two-hour full-speed westward flight will take you to the Silvermoon Peak's territory."

He stepped aside to clear the teleportation channel, bowed deeply to Luo Ye, his posture solemn and respectful, entrusting the hopes of the entire dragon race to him:

"Dragon Knight, His Majesty's destiny, and the future of the Eternal Night Dragon Clan for tens of thousands of years, are all entrusted to you."

"The road ahead is fraught with danger. Please take good care of yourself and return safely."

Luo Ye nodded emphatically, said nothing more, and stepped into the shimmering white teleportation portal.

The dazzling white light instantly engulfed his figure, the suspended spatial rift closed in an instant, and the dark valley returned to deathly silence, as if nothing had ever happened.

The next second, the light and shadow in the space shifted, and Luo Ye landed steadily on the open hillside on the outermost edge of the Eternal Night Mountains.

Luo Ye looked back towards the direction of the dragon's nest, her heart filled with both guilt and determination:

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. This time, I acted first and informed you later, sneaking away ahead of time."

"When I return safely, I will definitely apologize to you properly and never hide anything from you again."

As soon as he finished speaking, he completely suppressed the tenderness and reluctance in his heart, and no longer looked back.

His back suddenly stretched out, and two layers of dark gold and shimmering white wings unfolded, one evil and one holy, one dark and one bright. Two extremely gorgeous light and shadow spread out in the night, dazzling and eye-catching.

A biting night wind howled past, and the wings of light gently unfurled, creating a gust of wind that cut through the air.

Luo Ye leaped into the air, her movements swift and decisive, and flew resolutely towards the distant Silver Moon Peak, bathed in the bright moonlight.

At the same time, in the main palace of the Eternal Night Dragon's Nest.

Eluvia curled up on the throne, her two front paws crossed on her knees, her head buried in her wings.

At this moment, she had lost some of the Dragon King's majesty and gained more of a girl's softness and shyness.

The silhouette of Luo Ye that she had inadvertently glimpsed earlier, and the feeling of his claws, were still firmly imprinted in her mind, lingering there.

"...Strange humans," she muffled, burying her head in her wing.

"Why do you look different from me?"

Her ears were so red they looked like they could drip blood. The dragon was curled up in a ball, its tail wrapped around itself again and again, as if it could cover up everything it had just seen.

Just then, a very subtle tug came from the other end of the soul connection, like a thread being gently pulled by something.

The sensation wasn't intense, but it made her entire dragon suddenly raise its head.

Ailuvia looked in the direction Luo Ye had left, the hazy shyness in her dark purple dragon eyes mostly dissipating, replaced by a hint of wariness and confusion.

"...Stupid dragon knight?"

She tilted her head, and her dragon tail swayed gently behind her.

The next second, she flapped her wings and flew out of the palace, her petite black figure disappearing into the night, chasing after the fading aura of the contract.