lpffa Chapter 639 - 636: Skalaste Peak
Chapter 639 - 636: Skalaste Peak
"What is Laine doing at Skalaste?"
Although Bai Pu had some guesses, he still needed confirmation from the Native.
Amariel hesitated for a moment but eventually spoke:
"This is the guidance of the Essence of the Great Sage Jiehui. Skalaste contains the inheritance of the ancient Holy Dragon King. If Laine can obtain the inheritance of the Holy Dragon King, he will gain the power to fight against the Demon God Salajael."
"It should be the inheritance of the Fighting Saint Dragon King."
Bai Pu said, "A thousand years ago, during the War of the Gods and Demons, the Fighting Saint Dragon King Valerian tore apart the Dark Demon Dragon Basotto on Pavir Plateau, though he was also heavily injured by Basotto."
"You actually know about this." This once again refreshed Amariel’s understanding of Bai Pu, who he had thought was just a cleaner in Garrison, lucked into becoming an apprentice at the Garrison.
The secrets of the War of the Gods and Demons a thousand years ago were unknown even to Amariel, Laine, and others, who only learned it from the guidance of the Great Sage Jiehui.
Bai Pu smiled slightly, appearing mysterious.
In the "Demon God’s Underground Palace" at the Garrison War God Peak, Bai Pu had once seen the frescoes and reliefs of the War of the Gods and Demons, including the battle between the Fighting Saint Dragon King and the Dark Demon Dragon.
This was a relic left by Calion, the god of literature and art, and was much more credible than many legends and texts.
It is said that under the Dragon God, there are four Holy Dragon Kings, each stronger in single combat than any of the Netherworld Demons. On Pavir Plateau, the Fighting Saint Dragon King tore apart the Dark Demon Dragon; in the Istan Desert, the Prismatic Saint Dragon King sealed the Purple Flame Phoenix.
Among the Netherworld Demons, the Dark Demon Dragon Basotto ranks first, followed closely by the Purple Flame Phoenix Salajael, considered the strongest two Demon Gods, yet they are still no match for the Holy Dragon Kings.
However, there are twelve netherworld Demon Gods in total, and in terms of overall power, they should not be underestimated by the Dragon Kingdom."
"I want to go to Skalaste Peak." Bai Pu said.
"What do you want to do there? We need manpower here more! Do you not trust in Laine’s ability?"
Amariel frowned and said, "Let me remind you, don’t think just because you narrowly won against Laine last time that he is lacking. Laine’s strength is no longer the same as before, and has vastly surpassed mine!"
"My strength has also changed, far exceeding yours." Bai Pu said with a flat tone, as if stating a fact.
Amariel’s mouth twitched, his face turned blue. He wanted very much to spar with Bai Pu, but what Bai Pu said next made him calm down.
"It’s very clear that Skalaste Peak will be the main battlefield for the high-end combat forces of both sides. Ferudo is just a puppet, he follows the will of the Demon God Salajael!
"Do you think Salajael is more interested in the Demon God powers existing in the ancient relics, or in the mortal villages of Pavir Plateau?"
Amariel exchanged glances with Zuzana.
Zuzana said softly, "You’re right. But if we continue to withdraw experts to support Laine, the villages and cities on Pavir Plateau, loyal to the orthodox Great Sage camp, will not get support and will be slaughtered, just like this village."
"The companions I’ve met during my travels are not just these few in front of you."
Bai Pu lied without changing his expression, embellishing, "In Pavir Plateau, there are dozens of powerful companions, a few of whom are as strong as I am, far above Amariel! They will help those ’noble-hearted’ lords and villagers."
Empty words won’t convince the Natives, unless their goodwill is particularly high.
Zuzana also dared not be sure if Bai Pu really had that many strong companions, but the credentials Bai Pu brought over showed that at least Bai Pu and his people were siding with the Lorich Orthodox Camp.
So, Zuzana and Amariel agreed to take Bai Pu and his team to the stronghold of the escaping force loyal to the orthodox Great Sage—a town called Paster.
The first team of Awakened received a break.
The Rooster immediately set up communication machinery to re-establish contact with the other teams.
"Coordinates southeast of Pavir Plateau, Second, Seventh, and Eighth teams have assembled, led by Sword Saint Heavy Rain. They are advancing towards Lorich Magic Academy according to the predetermined orders," the Rooster said.
Bai Pu said without hesitation, "Tell Heavy Rain to cancel the plan to join up at Lorich Magic Academy, and join the Lorich Orthodox Camp. Send all the latest intelligence we have gathered about Lorich Magic Academy to her."
After a pause, Bai Pu continued, "Also tell Heavy Rain to send Drunken Flower Forest and Cyan Vault to Skalaste Peak."
Drunken Flower Forest and Cyan Vault are top-tier Awakened, capable of playing a role in the potential top-level expert battle at Skalaste Peak.
The Rooster sent and received messages, and soon a second message came through.
"Coordinates Eastern Istan Desert, near Werner Oasis, Third, Fifth, and Sixth teams have assembled, led by Divine Throne Massacre. They are conducting an initial exploration according to the predetermined orders, and this is their exploration report."
The black antenna machinery buzzed, swallowing a page of paper, then slowly spit it out, covered with text.
Bai Pu took the report and glanced at it.
Futu Team discovered that the situation in the Istan Desert is very bleak.
Here, it is entirely the domain of the Demon God Salajael. The once Red Sand Defense Army, influenced by the True Red Domain, has become the "Red Sand Ghosts" completely obedient to the Demon God Salajael. The strong leaders of the Defense Army have become "True Red Executors."
The original desert tribes, their leaders, and many were controlled by the Demon God Salajael and marked with the True Red Mark.
The once disunited desert tribes, under the powerful consolidation of the Demon God Salajael, have become a terrifying war machine, beginning to take over various forces in the desert, annexing oasis settlements one after another.
Even outside the Istan Desert, the kingdoms bordering the eastern plains were attacked.
This is the territory of the Garrison Warrior Academy. As the highest martial school, Garrison naturally did not sit idly by. It is said that the academy’s apprentices have come many times to curb the eastward expansion of the Demon God’s forces.
After a brief thought, Bai Pu said to the Rooster:
"Tell Futu to send some Awakened who are good at reconnaissance and evasion to join the Demon God’s forces as internal agents. But they must not stand out too much, as they could be marked with the True Red Mark if noticed by Salajael’s will."
Common sense suggests that the number of power marks the Demon God gives to followers must be limited, not unlimited.
But from the situation in Pavir Plateau, even the lords of towns and the heads of patrol teams were marked!
That’s a bit terrifying, is the Demon God Salajael so powerful that there’s no limit to the number of True Red Marks?
In any case, it’s best for Futu’s subordinates to be cautious, so that they don’t become a meat bun gone to feed a dog, never to return.