Dragon Monarch System Chapter 1026:- The Next Move

"This is a powerful Artefact called the Mana Reservoir. It contains 10,000 units of Mana."

"I was going to use it when I ran out of Mana. But now, I will burn whatever I have left in me to take all of you with me to hell." In an instant, a massive black magic circle spanning 10,000 km (≈ 6,213 miles) in radius materialized throughout the forest and even the Dragon Mountain Range.

Witnessing this sight, Aditya went rigid. He understood that an assault of such colossal magnitude would obliterate them without delay.

Without waiting for Carrick to utter another word,

He instantly teleported right in front of Laura, Athena, and Rin. "See you in a few seconds if there is an afterlife." By then, the Magic Circle had ignited to its peak brilliance.

『Dragon Monarch’s Domain』

The following instant unleashed a colossal chaotic blast. This detonation was immense enough to eradicate a vast portion of the Grimwood Forest.

A dazzling orb of flames burst skyward, swelling rapidly. It ascended like a column of ruin, climbing ever upward until it shaped into an enormous mushroom cloud of fire and dense black fumes.

Crimson hues painted the heavens. Flames surged ceaselessly upward, as the explosion's foundation raced over the terrain like a scorching flood.

Then,

The shockwave struck.

A horrifying surge of power exploded from the epicenter, raging outward in every direction. The earth shattered fiercely under the force that shredded all in its way. Trees were torn from their roots as if weightless. Whole swathes of woodland were leveled in a flash.

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"That was close!!!" Nearly all his Mana had been depleted. He was left with just about [10+] Mana now. Had it dropped to zero, unconsciousness would have claimed him already.

"I thought it was over for us." The blast engulfed a 10,000 km (≈ 6,213 miles) radius. Escaping that zone via ordinary teleportation was utterly impossible.

"I would rather die than let you girls die on my watch." Aditya uttered with a weary smile.

His playful remark brought smiles to the girls' faces.

Rin nearly flung herself into his embrace for a kiss, but she restrained herself just in time.

Laura, however, held no such reservations. Fresh from cheating death, she yearned to embrace her man, which she did softly from behind.

"That was such a nice plan." Aditya couldn't help but praise the Goddess of Wisdom's sharp wits. Everyone had strived fiercely, fulfilling their roles perfectly to secure victory.

"Hehe!! Athena had foreseen that despite your edge in striking first, the tide would soon shift. Your stats might match his, yet a vast divide existed between a novice seventh order and a beginner fifth order." The key disparity lay in Aditya's skills remaining at fifth order rank despite being seventh order in level, granting them superior quality and might.

"You are right." Aditya admitted without hesitation. Carrick’s final technique, the Horror of Death, had starkly highlighted that gap.

"Thus, Athena devised a scheme to distract him just long enough for your decisive strike." What Aditya held over his foe was superior Mana reserves.

Total = 27,000

•S (Strength) → 2,700

•A (Agility) → 6,750

•S (Stamina) → 3,240

•H (Health) → 3,510

•M (Mana) → 10,800

Yet Aditya possessed over [12,000+] amid his enhanced state.

In their final moment of forehead touch, Athena had already linked minds via telepathy, revealing her strategy. Though lacking innate telepathy, she could convey thoughts through skin contact.

"Rin, are you alright?" Aditya inquired with concern. Her complexion appeared ashen, yet a radiant smile lit her features.

Rin had confined a beginner seventh order within her spiritual realm for several seconds—an extraordinary accomplishment.

"Yeah! I have taken Healing and Mana Recovery Pills. Just give me enough time to rest I should be fine."

Prompted by this, Aditya swallowed a Peak 5-star Mana Recovery pill too.

Lingering Mana-less in this area was akin to baiting predators for a feast.

"What was the skill that you used at the last second to save all of us?" Rin asked with curiosity.

"It was Dragon Monarch’s Domain."

"It was a skill that multiply my stats by four times. But I can only keep the skill active for 15 seconds and once those 15 seconds are over, there is a strong chance that I might lose my consciousness." Beyond fainting, overusing Dragon Monarch’s Domain previously risked total sensory blackout.

『Dragon Monarch’s Domain』

『5th-order Passive Skill』

『Description: - The Dragon Monarch’s Domain is a berserk category passive skill that evolved after the Dragon Palace reached a higher level. At the 5th-order, this domain has become far more terrifying and unstable. When this skill is activated, the host’s entire body will glow in a deeper and more intense crimson light. The temperature of the host’s body will rise to an unimaginable level, surpassing even before, making the surrounding space itself feel distorted.

The sky above the host will turn chaotic, filled with violent crimson lightning. Within a range of 50 kilometres (31 miles), destructive lightning will continuously rain from the sky. The temperature of the land in this range will rise rapidly, turning the environment into something that feels like a burning world. The ground will crack, the air will become heavy, and everything within the domain will feel the overwhelming presence of the Dragon Monarch.』

『Function 1 - When this skill is used, for the next 15 seconds, all of the host’s base stats except for Mana will be increased by [4 times]. During this duration, the host can freely teleport anywhere within 300 kilometres (186 miles).

While the domain is active, the host’s attacks are infused with extreme heat and crimson lightning, increasing their destructive power significantly.

After the duration ends, almost all of the host’s Mana will be consumed, and the host will fall into a state of extreme exhaustion, close to losing consciousness.』

『Function 2 - When this skill is activated, the power of all Dragonians and those under the Dragon Monarch’s command is increased by [20%].

In this state, the Dragon Monarch can instantly teleport all selected followers within the domain to a chosen location, allowing rapid repositioning during large-scale battles.

Note - This skill can be used once every 24 hours.』

"Combined that with Long Range sight, it was barely enough to escape the explosion zone."

『Long-Range Sight』: - This ability extends the host’s vision to incredible distances. The host can now see clearly up to 50 kilometres (31 miles) away. The number of times Long-Range Sight can be used every 24 hours is limited to 15 times. Each use of this skill will cost [120+] Mana.』

"Even as Peak 6th-order cultivator, I could not see anything at that moment. Everything felt blur." This underscored Aditya's blinding speed during that escape.

"Anyways, good thing is that, one more member of the Organisation is dead now."

"And now that we know that I am not affected by the Purple Fog, I can safely enter and look for the entrance of the pocket Dimension where my grandfather Boris is sleeping."

"We cannot stay here."

"There is no way that other cultivators and soldiers from the City wouldn’t come here to investigate what had happened. We cannot expose yourselves."

"Alright then lets move." Though tough for Rin and Aditya, no alternatives remained.

Dusk approached. Concealment in the shadows would prove simpler. They merely needed a secluded forest nook to hunker down until Mana and Stamina replenished.

Meanwhile, Leo convened with another Core ranked member.

"Tonight General Nico William must die." Leo commanded his subordinate.

General Nico William topped the Organisation’s hit list. He probed deeply into their secrets, armed with solid clues. Leo viewed him as a major obstacle, bolstered by his General rank and ties to a mighty Duke of the Celestial Dragon Empire.

Eliminating Nico William before Aditya expanded his reach was crucial.

"I shall be done."

"Who is hunting for the Dragon Monarch?" He had to inquire.

"It’s Carrick."

"No offense sir, but sending Carrick to do the job instead of me is a big mistake."

"Carrick is hot headed. He thinks he is smart but he is not."

"Are you questioning my decision?" Leo’s tone chilled sharply.

"I wouldn’t dare, Sir!" The man responded hastily, eyes averted. The room's chill deepened palpably.

"Even if Carrick fails or fails to find them at all, it does not matter. Tomorrow, Aditya will attend the funeral of General Nico William. As this funeral would be the perfect place for him to announce his return to the Celestial Dragon Empire."

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