Dragon Dynasty

In the quiet, dark forest, sacred flames scorched the surrounding woods, revealing Li Huang's bloodied figure lying on the ground. His face and body were covered in blood as he murmured to himself softly, "The Dao of Heaven…"

The sacred flames began to envelop Li Huang, mending the wounds across his body. Gradually, the injuries vanished, and his body fully healed until he was restored. Li Huang took a deep breath and immediately soared away.

In the northern region of the Star Continent, 40,000 soldiers of the Golden Throne Army stood in two grand, orderly rows. Their bodies were clad in radiant golden armor that gleamed under the sunlight. At the forefront was Zhi Yuan, also armored in gold, with his gaze fixed on the vast sea before him as an overwhelming pressure from the sea monsters gradually emerging from the waters pressed down upon the Golden Throne Army.

"Golden Light of Judgment!" Zhi Yuan commanded at once.

The Golden Throne soldiers responded in unison, raising their hands as a golden aura emanated from their bodies, gathering power before unleashing a destructive force upon the advancing sea creatures.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Explosions echoed, and golden light illuminated the entire shore. Pieces of sea monsters' bodies scattered, and their blood spattered across the area, dyeing the surrounding seawater a deep red. Over half a million sea monsters were slain in the first wave alone.

Zhi Yuan continued his command, "Second row, step forward and attack! Don't let them approach any further!"

As the first row retreated, the second row stepped forward, preparing to release another assault. However, at that moment, a massive tremor formed in the sea, and the sky darkened. The once-calm waters began to boil before a terrifying creature emerged.

A giant sea dragon, with cultivation at the Saint King level, rose from the waters. Its roar reverberated in all directions, churning the seawater around it. The dragon surged toward the shore, followed by an enormous tidal wave.

Standing firm on the shore, Zhi Yuan watched the towering wave approach. He took a deep breath before issuing his next order.

"Form the Sacred Golden Armor!"

Immediately, a vast spiritual force emanated from the Golden Throne Army. A radiant golden light began to envelop their bodies, and when the aura was complete, a magnificent shield crafted from spiritual energy appeared, along with massive shields in each soldier's hand. Zhi Yuan's voice echoed once more.

"Golden Royal Shield!"

Meanwhile, a shadow engulfed the entire sky. Millions of sea monsters looked up in confusion, only to find a massive golden object descending from above. The pressure from this object even caused the Saint King-level sea dragon to turn and look with tension, and the tidal wave it summoned shattered under the weight of the golden shield.

Sea monsters with Saint King-level cultivation quickly gathered their power to destroy the golden object. But as soon as they began to concentrate their energy, they sensed movement around them. Suddenly, the Dark Shadow Secret Unit emerged from their shadows. The Dark Shadow Secret Unit, concealed within the sea monsters' shadows, struck without hesitation, thrusting their swords into the creatures' bodies. Though the attack wasn't lethal, it managed to halt the sea monsters momentarily. The Dark Shadow Secret Unit used this advantage to retreat swiftly into the shadows, just before a giant manta ray with Saint King-level cultivation swung its massive tail at them.

At that moment, Zhi Yuan raised his hand and shouted, "Golden Light of Judgment!"

A brilliant golden beam surged toward the giant manta ray, radiating waves of formidable power. The golden light slashed into the creature, causing it to scream in agony and creating an opening for the Dark Shadow Secret Unit to retreat safely.

The roars of the sea monsters echoed along the shore, and the sea trembled in turmoil. Zhi Yuan watched as the Dark Shadow Secret Unit regrouped, then signaled to the Golden Throne Army. The second row was now ready to strike.

Meanwhile, the enormous golden shield descending from the sky crashed into the ocean, crushing every sea monster within its reach. The monsters, desperately trying to flee, scattered in all directions, but doom awaited them no matter where they swam. Those that headed toward the shore were annihilated by the relentless "Golden Light of Judgment" from the Golden Throne Army. Those that attempted to escape sideways fell to the Dark Shadow Secret Unit, who mercilessly struck from the shadows.

The few Saint King-level sea monsters that managed to survive looked at one another, filled with rage and fear. They knew that returning without victory meant facing a brutal death. With no other choice, they resolved to launch a final, all-out assault on the Golden Throne Army with every ounce of power they possessed.

Just as the sea monsters prepared to launch their attack, their bodies suddenly collapsed, unable to react in time. Dark blood poured from their mouths and noses, and multicolored spots spread across their skin, signaling a venom spreading rapidly throughout their systems. The Saint King-level monsters attempted to expel the poison using their spiritual energy.

Seeing this opportunity, Zhi Yuan gathered his spiritual energy to unleash the "Sky Conquering Golden Sword!"

A radiant golden sword materialized in Zhi Yuan's hand, emanating brilliant light. Concentrating all his power into his arm, he swung the sword swiftly. Whoosh! A massive wave of golden energy surged from the sword's edge, heading straight for the poisoned Saint King-level sea monsters—a deadly symphony they could not escape.

Boom!

The explosion reverberated across the entire area, and the golden energy rippled powerfully along the shoreline. The coast was bathed in golden light, and thick smoke blanketed the scene instantly.

Zhi Yuan shouted, "Everyone, stay on guard!"

Boom!

The northern shores of the Star Continent were enveloped in explosions and smoke, obscuring everything in a dense haze. Amidst the chaos, an enraged roar emerged from the depths of the sea.

"Foul humans! How dare you slaughter members of the Dragon Dynasty!"

The voice belonged to a man dressed in vibrant green, with a massive turtle shell strapped to his back. He stood defiantly among the remaining sea monsters.

Just as the man in green prepared to attack, a thick mist began to envelop him and the nearby sea monsters. A faintly sweet yet dangerous scent accompanied the fog, leaving the man feeling slightly dazed. He sensed a pressure weighing down on him, weakening his spiritual energy.

Frowning, the man realized the fog was reducing his fighting power. He bellowed in fury, "Do you think this pathetic fog can stop me? Such foolishness truly befits you humans!"

Gathering his power, the man prepared to disperse the mist with his spiritual energy. But suddenly, a rainbow-colored arrow streaked toward his head with lightning speed. The man raised his arm to deflect the attack, but the arrow pierced through his defense, embedding itself in his hand.

The man's eyes widened in shock as his hand, struck by the arrow, began to turn a shimmering rainbow color. Poison spread rapidly from the wound, traveling from his hand up his arm. He attempted to expel the poison with his spiritual energy, but no matter what he did, the venom continued its relentless spread, now reaching his elbow.

Realizing his attempts to expel the poison were futile, the man in green gritted his teeth, making a decisive choice. He roared in rage, channeling his spiritual energy to sever his own arm. The detached limb fell to the ground, and waves of pain coursed through him, but it was the only way for him to escape the venom's deadly grip.