novelraw Chapter 690 460: Audience with the Emperor
Chapter 690 460: Audience with the Emperor
Dragon Flame tempered the Golden Dragon.
The Red-Black Dragon desperately entangled the Destiny Golden Dragon, preventing it from gathering power to protect Yesen.
The terrifying Dragon Flame completely engulfed the pit where Yesen was located.
The surrounding Kesik soldiers couldn't avoid it. The slightest touch by the aftermath was like a cancerous bone flame, unable to be extinguished no matter how hard one tried, leaving them to scream as they were burned to death by the Dragon Flame.
The Destiny Golden Dragon roared in anger, tearing the Red-Black Dragon's body into large pieces, its bloody mouth biting viciously upon the neck of the Red-Black Dragon.
Despite the severe injury, a humane sense of relief flashed across the Red-Black Dragon's face.
Dragon Qi originally possesses no wisdom, but it was not only Dragon Qi but also retained a trace of Song Lizong's consciousness. As the only emperor in the history of the Southern Song Dynasty with some backbone, he was made into a human bone bowl by the foreign monks for the Yuan Court Khans to toy with for nearly two hundred years. His heart's humiliation can well be imagined.
It was finally over.
The figure of the Red-Black Dragon gradually dissipated. Before dissipating, it took a deep look at the Black-Scaled Giant Dragon that was continuously spewing Dragon Breath, and then decisively chose to self-destruct with the remaining power it had.
At this moment, the thin Dragon Qi surrounding Yesen was almost completely driven away.
The terrifying Dragon Flame instantly engulfed his body.
A shrill roar filled with unwillingness came from the Destiny Golden Dragon's mouth, but with Yesen's death, the Nomadic Empire he had consolidated was destined to disintegrate, and the once powerful Desert Northern Royal Court was thereby declared fragmented.
The body of the Destiny Golden Dragon began to disintegrate, trying to transform into countless fragments and hibernate again. Even though the Northern Yuan had lost the legitimacy of the Central Plains, as long as it continued to exist, the Destiny Golden Dragon of the Yuan Court would not completely perish.
But at this moment, Losa made a move.
The enormous dragon hovering in mid-air stopped breathing endless scorching Dragon Flame, instead taking a deep breath.
The next moment, the scattered Dragon Qi was absorbed into its mouth, like a hundred rivers running into the sea.
The system notification sounded: You have killed a special type Dragon Species, the hibernating Destiny Golden Dragon.
Your Dragon Descendant Bloodline Awakening Level increased.
Your All Attributes have moderately increased.
Description: The future Grandmaster Yesen was to carve out his own life story of a hero. The damaged Northern Yuan Dragon Vein had chosen him as a pillar to revive the Grassland Royal Court, but the rise of this generation's hero was rudely interrupted by you.
You have gained a special talent: Destiny Golden Dragon of the Grassland Dominator.
Effect 1: Your talent, the Fourth Crown Prince's Destiny Black Dragon effect, is greatly enhanced. The Destiny Black Dragon transforms into the Dragon of Destiny.
Your exclusive Treasure, the Duke's New Spear, will receive the blessing of the Dragon of Destiny, greatly enhancing its effect.
Effect 2: You gain a monthly quota to convert one hundred Kesik soldiers, each receiving a full set of Scale Armor, Zha Armor, Cloth Armor, Horse Equipment, and Long and Short Weapons, along with dual-mounted bows. (Limit increased to two hundred fifty due to large-scale permanence)
Kesik Heavy Cavalry: There are many positions in the Kesik army, including guards, servants, and administrative officials, but the most crucial role during wartime expeditions with the Great Khan is still the Kesik Heavy Cavalry.
Kesik Heavy Cavalry are skilled at various light and heavy weapons, and their archery is superb, but they can also switch to heavy weapons at any time to impact enemy formations head-on.
"The Grandmaster is dead!"
"King Dahan was burned to death by the Demon Dragon!"
"Longevity Heaven above!"
The Kesik soldiers were filled with fear, with no intention of staying to continue fighting the Demon Dragon for vengeance for Yesen. They reined back their horses and retreated.
Among them, those most valued and trusted by Yesen, who were generally kept by his side, had long since been turned to ashes by Jeanne's Holy Spear and Losa's range damage from Dragon Flame.
Like a large dragon adorned with a dark red crown, coiled in mid-air above the blazing inferno below, it suddenly opened its blood-red mouth and emitted a long, melodious roar amidst the fearful expressions of the people below.
Many of the Kesik soldiers couldn't help feeling a sense of relief that the Demon Dragon didn't continue spewing its Demon Fire. They no longer harbored thoughts of encircling the Ming army, and those wiser began gathering trusted followers with the intent to claim the inheritance left behind by the deceased Grandmaster Yesen.
From here on, the grassland would undoubtedly witness a new round of "chicken-eating contest".
Even Tudubuhua, the titular Great Khan of the Golden Family, might not emerge victorious from this competition.
As the Tatars gradually withdrew.
Only then did the Ming army's camp erupt into cheers like a tidal wave.
They had won; they had driven back the Tatars!
They had actually won!
The Duke of England, Zhang Fu, only felt a wave of dizziness before his eyes. He nearly collapsed to the ground, having forced himself to endure beneath the Great Banner, and it was only the quick support of his guards that steadied him.
"My Lord, your health?"
Zhang Fu waved his hand: "No problem, this old man is fine."
He was advanced in years; in recent days, the army suffered from a lack of rations. Though as a high-ranking officer he wasn't starving, he ate minimally to empathize with the nearby soldiers. Coupled with the rigors of travel, he was temporarily out of physical strength.
Beneath the imperial banner.
Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but laugh: "Yesen's brat lost, the Tatars lost, Wang Dabian, did you see that?"
Wang Zhen was also rejoicing and quickly said: "Thanks to Your Majesty's wise discernment in recognizing heroes, General Losa was able to take Yesen's life from amidst thousands of troops; all of this is Your Majesty's achievement."
Zhu Qizhen blushed slightly and lightly cleared his throat: "Quickly pass the word, see if General Losa is unharmed. He has made great contributions, and I will immediately summon him to grant him the title of Duke and have him train an elite force for me!"
Besides those mysterious and strange magic effects, the thing that really captured Zhu Qizhen's heart in this battle was that elite armor cavalry unit.
The Ming cavalry was extremely weak; previously, Duke Cheng, Zhu Yong, led ten thousand riders but was wiped out by the Tatars, nearly costing him his life. He now resents the useless old ministers.
Minister of the Ministry of War, Kuang Ye, quickly said: "Has Your Majesty forgotten about that demon dragon summoned by the Hu people? The Hu people, though they came to the rescue, how could Your Majesty, a person of such value, meet such a dangerous individual?"
Zhu Qizhen glanced coldly at Kuang Ye. This old guy had just advised him to charge light with a small entourage to break through. If he had really done that, wouldn't he have become the biggest joke under the heavens?
It was evident that Wang Zhen's words were not in vain; Kuang Ye, a pedant, holding the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, yet he lacked any understanding of military affairs.
Zhu Qizhen impatiently waved his hand: "I have made up my mind. Wang Dabian, quickly send someone to convey the message. Summon the Crown Prince of the Hah State, General Losa, to the audience."
Wang Zhen smirked as he glanced at Kuang Ye and then laughingly inquired.