The dawn following the Kings' assembly bathed the mountains in a golden light. Cranes soared over the high peaks, and spiritual birds circled the skies in reverence. Below, in the heart of Dragon Sect territory, the ancient ruins of the Dragon Fortress awakened.
[Mission Active: Rebuild the Ancient Dragon Fortress. Overseer: King of Frost. Time Remaining: 29 days.]
Chen Fei stood atop the central ridge, overseeing the valley below, where thousands of frost-armored workers and cultivator artisans arrived. Powerful earth manipulators from the Sect's inner ranks summoned stone from beneath the ground. Sky-weavers sculpted clouds into hovering scaffolding.
The King of Frost floated midair, directing the construction with chilling precision.
"Shift the foundation array two degrees north," he commanded. "The Dragon Sky Veil must form a perfect trinity with the mountain spirits."
Elder Lei Mo approached Chen Fei. "He's strict… but precise. The fortress will be unlike anything seen in this age."
Chen Fei nodded. "This isn't just a base. It's a declaration."
Meanwhile, inside the temporary command pavilion, Long Tian and Xue Lian held war simulations. Using sand-table projections and crystal maps, they plotted defense strategies for the rebuilt fortress.
Wei Jin trained the outer disciples, sparring relentlessly, pushing their strength to new limits.
[Outer Disciple Breakthrough Rate Increased by 42%] [Dragon Sect Influence Rising Across Nearby Regions]
Ten days later, the first tower of the fortress stood complete. Forged from blacksteel and soul-tempered wood, it glowed faintly with ancient runes.
The Sect's disciples gathered to witness the ceremony.
Chen Fei raised the new Dragon Banner atop the tower. A golden aura burst across the sky.
[Milestone Achieved: Tower of the Eastern Wind Completed. Bonus: Tower Guard Division Unlocked. Morale +20%]
The winds howled with pride. From the distance, cultivators from minor sects watched in awe.
"The Dragon Sect… it's building a city in the sky."
Yet, not all watched in admiration.
From the Iron Flame Sect, their leader crushed a jade cup. "Rebuilding the Dragon Fortress? Arrogance! If they succeed, our influence in the west is finished."
An envoy was dispatched, cloaked in shadows, toward the Dragon Sect.
Night fell, and the Sect's lights flickered like stars on earth. Chen Fei stood at the fortress gate.
Suddenly, a pulse of dark spiritual energy rippled across the sky. A blade of shadow flew straight toward the construction site.
Before it could land, a barrier flared—ice and storm combining.
[Dragon Sky Veil Activation: Partial – Defense Barrier Online.]
The King of Frost and the King of Storm appeared instantly.
"We're being tested already," said the King of Storm, lightning crackling around him.
Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. "Let them come. With each attack, we grow sharper."
The next stage of the fortress construction had begun.
And the enemies were beginning to make their moves.