Evil Red Dragon

Winter is deep, the cold wind howls and rages, and the world is covered in a blanket of white.

However, under the protection of the Dragon Domain, the area near Chifeng still maintains a suitable temperature, and the snowflakes melt into water droplets as they approach the border, nourishing this protected land.

Gronn was leading a squad of orcs on patrol along the border of the Dragon Realm.

Although Warcraft activity decreases in winter, it's not a time to relax; they must be vigilant against any potential threats.

"Chief, everything is normal."

An orc warrior rushed over to report to Gronn.

Goron nodded:

"Continue patrolling, don't let your guard down, be especially careful when it's quiet."

Beside the lava pool, Kargas was squatting by the experimental field, carefully tending to the Fireheart Flower seedlings that had grown to the height of his calves.

With the dual nourishment of suitable temperature and ash soil, half of the 20 seeds of these magical plants survived, far exceeding the 30% claimed by the seller, and their growth was exceptionally good.

The tender red leaves, reflected in the lava, resembled a dancing flame.

"Great Shaman, look how well these fire-heart flowers are growing."

Kargaz looked up at Kula, who had been pushed to the edge of the field, his face beaming with pride.

Kula sat on the wooden chair, her body still incomplete, but her complexion was much better than before.

It has to be said that the Dragonborn's vitality is incredibly strong; such an injury would have killed Gronn eight times over.

He carefully examined the fire heart flower, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes:

"They're really good. Once they mature, they can produce a lot of concentrated fire element leaves and petals every month, which are quite useful resources. Maybe they can even be combined with Dragonfire Grass to make potions..."

The problem is that most of the Dragonfire Meadow was swallowed up by the magma that erupted during the beast tide, leaving only a few scattered plants, which are now completely useless.

Kula sighed inwardly, resigned to the situation and decided to wait and see.

Day after day, spring returns to the earth.

The ground is covered with tender green grass sprouts again.

The mountain streams, now free of ice and snow, are once again filled with the sound of flowing water.

The chirping of birds in the woods brought life to the mountains and forests that had been silent all winter.

The long-suffering Chifeng territory seemed to have finally turned around, and they passed through the entire winter peacefully.

Although food was scarce, it was barely enough. The wounded gradually recovered, and the camp was slowly rebuilt under the leadership of Gru and Goron.

The hunting teams that went out also made discoveries.

"Chief! Look! It's a blue sheep!"

The orc warrior pointed to the distant hillside and shouted excitedly.

Goron looked in the direction he pointed and saw a herd of blue sheep leisurely grazing on the newly sprouted grass on the hillside.

"They're back."

They survived the entire winter on dried meat, and now their reserves are running low.

The reappearance of blue sheep means they can rebuild their livestock industry and secure a stable supply of fresh meat.

"Go tell Gru to bring the bell!"

Goron ordered, "Prepare for a surround-and-capture operation!"

The news quickly spread throughout the entire camp.

Gru arrived quickly with a squad of troll warriors and joined Gronn.

"How many are there?"

Gru squinted as he counted the sheep in the distance.

"About thirty or so."

Goron estimated, "Most of them are adults, with a few being newborn cubs."

That's enough.

Gru nodded:

"Catch them back, feed them some growth-promoting drugs, and they'll be able to reproduce in sufficient numbers in less than a year."

Warriors from both tribes began their operation, and the capture proceeded swiftly.

In less than half an hour, all the argali sheep were subdued and their limbs were bound with vines.

The remaining few fled into the depths of the mountains, but the soldiers did not pursue them; that was enough.

"A good harvest!"

Gru watched with satisfaction as the ibex struggled on the ground.

Goron crouched down to examine a ewe:

"This one is pregnant, and it'll probably give birth in a few days."

"That's even better."

Gru laughed, "So we don't have to wait too long."

The soldiers happily carried the argali back to camp.

But problems arose when they tried to keep these ibex in captivity within the camp.

Something's not right.

The next day, the orc in charge of looking after the ibex hurriedly found Gronn.

"Chief, those ibex are in bad shape. They can't eat and they're just panting."

Goron immediately followed him to the makeshift sheep pen.

Sure enough, all twenty-odd argali sheep lay on the ground, breathing rapidly, their tongues sticking out.

"The temperature is too high."

Goron quickly discovered the problem.

The core area of ​​Chifeng Territory is influenced by both the Dragon Domain and the Lava Pool, and the temperature remains at a high level year-round.

This is an advantage in winter, protecting the camp from the harsh cold.

But for the blue sheep, which are used to the cool high-altitude environment, this temperature is an unbearable torment.

"Move them to a cool place!"

The warriors acted swiftly, carrying the ibex out of the Dragon Realm.

The ibex's condition improved quickly.

"It seems this is the right place for them."

Goron drew his conclusions after observation.

Gru frowned: "But this place is some distance from the camp, making it inconvenient to defend."

"It's better than not being able to feed them at all."

Goron patted him on the shoulder:

"We can build a dedicated breeding farm here and send soldiers to guard it in shifts. Anyway, we have enough manpower right now."

Over the next few days, they got busy.

They chose a relatively flat area with a water source outside the Dragon Realm and began building a breeding farm.

The wall was built with stones collected nearby; it was rough but sturdy enough.

The interior is divided into several areas for raising different kinds of livestock.

Several simple sheds were also built for the guards on duty to live in.

"Looks like everything's fine."

Goron looked at the ibex leisurely strolling inside the enclosure and said with satisfaction.

Gru stood beside him:

"Next, we just have to wait for them to reproduce. According to the habits of argali sheep, spring is their lambing season."

On Chifeng, tiny red buds quietly sprout from the cracks in the rocks.

Those are the seeds of the Dragon Flame Grass, which have finally come back to life after hibernating underground all winter.

When Kargath went to tend to the Fireheart Flower as usual, he suddenly saw the scattered red shoots on the hillside and couldn't help but run back while shouting:

"The Dragon Flame Grass has grown again!"

The news quickly spread throughout the entire camp.

Trolls and orcs flocked to the foot of the mountain, gazing up at the red that was gradually spreading.

"Our master's power still protects us."

Kula gazed at the tender buds covering the mountainside and murmured to herself.

Gru stood beside him, his spiked club resting on the ground:

"This is great news. Dragonfire Grass is very important for the growth of the cubs."

The regrowth of Dragonfire Grass is of great significance to both races.

Although Dragon Flame Grass doesn't even qualify as a level one magical plant, it's plentiful and its effects are quite good.

Long-term consumption can subtly strengthen the body and improve the perception of the fire element, making it truly a high-quality product at a low price.

They used to be able to find quite a few magical plants, but they had to hand them over to the Great Shaman to make potions for the tribe. How could they possibly have any extra magical plants to squander?

Before Alektor fell into slumber, the troll's newborn had already begun to eat a paste made from dragonfire grass.

The cubs were noticeably stronger and healthier than the previous ones.

The fact that Dragon Flame Grass is now growing again means that this tradition can continue.

"From now on, we will let the children eat Dragon Flame Grass."

Kula said to Goron, "They are the hope for the future."

Goron nodded: "I will arrange for people to collect and distribute the materials."

"I'll participate too!"

Kargath raised his hand: "I will learn how to process Dragonfire Grass and make sure I can maximize its effectiveness."

Kula looked at the energetic young orc and nodded with a smile:

"Okay, I'll leave this to you."

As time passed, the Dragon Flame Grass grew rapidly in the Dragon Realm.

What were originally just scattered red buds have spread into patches of red meadows in just one month.

By the second month, the entire southern slope of Chifeng was covered with dragon flame grass, looking from a distance like it was wearing a fiery red cloak.

Coincidentally, the fire pine flower also ripens at this time.

In this way, the newborns of both races had their physical constitutions significantly strengthened after consuming a mixture of Dragon Flame Grass and Fire Heart Flower.

"Look at this child, he can stand up while holding onto the wall at only three months old."

An orc mother proudly shows her child to her people.

Her child was indeed much stronger than other babies his age, with visible muscle definition in his arms and legs.

"Mine too. It slipped and fell yesterday, scraped its knee, and it scabbed over this morning."

……

Such situations are common in the camp.

Kula had detailed records kept of each child's growth data, and the results were encouraging.

Children who consume Dragon Flame Grass grow 20% faster than normal children on average, and their strength, endurance, and recovery abilities are significantly improved. They also have a certain degree of resistance to flames.

"This is the master's blessing."

Kula said to Goron and Gru inside the stone house:

"Consuming large quantities of these magical plants can continuously improve their physique. If this continues, the new generation of warriors will far surpass us."

Gru clenched his fist: "Then we must protect these Dragon Flame Grasses and not let anyone destroy them."

"I've increased the number of patrols," Goron said. "Not just the outer perimeter, but Chifeng itself also needs protection."

However, the changes are not limited to children.

As the Dragon Flame Grass flourishes again, the Dragon Domain of Crimson Peak Territory seems to be quietly strengthening as well.

One day, Gru was doing his usual training on the hill.

The spiked club swung with ferocious force in his hands, each swing accompanied by a whooshing sound.

But today, he felt something was different.

Something was surging inside my body, blood was rushing through my veins, and unprecedented power was accumulating in my muscles.

Gru stopped what he was doing, then suddenly let out a long howl, startling the birds in the forest.

The trolls and orcs in the camp all looked up at the mountaintop, wondering what had happened.

Only Kula seemed to realize something, and he had Goron carry him to the foot of the hill.

"Gru is about to break through."

Kula said softly.

On the hill, Gru felt the power within him reach its peak.

boom!

An invisible wave of energy emanated from him and spread outwards.

Gru's body began to change, his height increased from four meters to four and a half meters, and his muscles bulged.

The scales gradually covered his entire upper body, and at the same time became larger, thicker, and heavier.

The two small horns on his forehead kept rising and growing until they reached a length of twenty centimeters before finally stopping.

When everything calmed down, Gru slowly exhaled.

The world changed in his eyes.

He can see the particles floating in the air, hear the sounds of insects crawling, and feel the pulse of the earth.

"Level 5..."

Gru muttered to himself, clenching his fists.

He could sense that he had broken through the bottleneck of the peak of level four and officially entered the realm of level five, and had also awakened an additional magic.

It seems to be called something like Rock Armor; let him figure it out first.

"Congratulations."

Gru turned around and saw that Kula and Goron had arrived at the top of the mountain at some point.

Kula sat on the stretcher, smiling as she looked at him:

"How does it feel?"

"Very strong."

Gru gave a simple answer.

Goron looked at Gru with envy:

"You actually broke through first, huh?"

Gru grinned. "You will too."

Gru's breakthrough is just the beginning.

In the following months, the dragon descendants of Chifeng Territory achieved breakthroughs one after another.

The first to break through with Gru was Rag.

As one of the first trolls to undergo dragon blood transformation, Ragnaros's dragonblood was originally pure.

After continuous accumulation, he also ushered in his own opportunity in the third week after Gru's breakthrough.

That day, Rag was leading a group of troll warriors in training.

Suddenly, he felt the dragon blood within him boiling, and his body began to change uncontrollably.

Scales spread, muscles swelled, and power surged through every inch of flesh and blood.

"Back off!"

Rag shouted at the warriors around him.

The trolls quickly retreated, forming a circle and watching Rag's changes warily.

The whole process lasted nearly an hour.

When Rag regained his footing, he had grown from 3.2 meters to 3.7 meters tall, and his scales had become denser.

"I've passed Level 4!"

Rag continued to swing his spiked club, experiencing the surging power within him.

Mog and Ug followed closely behind with their breakthroughs.

These two brothers were already exceptionally talented, and their progress was rapid after the transformation by dragon blood.

Ten days after Lager's breakthrough, they both achieved breakthroughs at the same time.

That evening, the two brothers were sparring.

The spiked clubs clashed, sparks flying everywhere.

As they fought, both of them simultaneously felt a surge of power within their bodies.

"Big brother, I..."

Mog stopped what he was doing and looked at his hands.

Ug also sensed something was wrong:

"Me too."

The two exchanged a glance, then separated in tacit agreement, each finding an open space to begin their breakthrough.

When the breakthrough was completed, both brothers stood firmly at the initial stage of level four.

"Now we can finally be of more help."

Mog said excitedly.

Ug nodded:

"When our master wakes up, he will surely be happy for our progress."

The Dragonborn's breakthrough continued like a chain reaction.

The most surprising thing is Kargas.

While tending to the Dragon Flame Grass and Fire Heart Flower, he unknowingly absorbed a large amount of fire element.

Kargath was mixing potions by the experimental field when he suddenly felt a surge of magical power within him.

His consciousness suddenly became clear, his perception of magic became acute, and the previously vague knowledge of shamanism in his mind gradually emerged.

"Is this... a breakthrough?"

Kargath muttered to himself.

He put down the potion bottle in his hand, sat cross-legged, and began to guide the surging magic within his body.

The leaves of the surrounding red dragon grass and fire heart flower moved swiftly without wind, tilting slightly towards Kargath.

Kula sensed the fluctuations of magic and had Goron carry her to the edge of the experimental field.

Seeing Kargas's condition, Kula's eyes flashed with surprise.

"Kargas is breaking through to level 1 Shaman."

Kula said softly:

"And that's not all; he's absorbing large amounts of fire element, embarking on a unique path."

The breakthrough lasted all night.

As dawn broke, Kargath opened his eyes and saw Kula beside him.

Kula stayed by his side all night.

"Great Shaman, I..."

Kargath stood up, sensing the changes within his body.

"You are now a fully-fledged shaman."

Kula said with relief:

"And you're not just an ordinary shaman; you've absorbed a large amount of fire element, which will amplify the effects of your fire magic."

Kargath clenched his fist excitedly: "I will use this power to serve everyone better!"

With the successive breakthroughs of the Dragonborn, the overall strength of the Crimson Peak Territory has achieved a qualitative leap.

Gru, Rag, Mog, Ug... six dragonborn of level four or above, along with dozens of level three warriors and many more level one and two warriors.

This level of strength is comparable to that of a small human town.