The golden light from the heavens still lingered in the sky, but peace did not follow. Across the continent, the completion of the Dragon Gate trial sent waves of fear into the hearts of every sect, dynasty, and emperor.
The Iron Flame Sect burned their war drums.
The Thousand Serpent Sect gathered venomous beasts.
Even the Azure Sky Empire began drafting soldiers into their Skybreak Legion.
But within the newly fortified Dragon Fortress, there was only silence—and preparation.
Chen Fei stood before his most trusted warriors, his voice calm but thunderous:
"Enemies gather. Alliances form in secret. Our revival has disrupted the balance of this world. But we do not cower. Today, we march—not to conquer, but to remind them who the dragons truly are."
He raised his hand.
[Command Issued: Full Mobilization – All Forces Deploy. Destination: Stormshadow Plains.]
Drums of war echoed through the mountains.
The 10,000 elite Dragon Troops—clad in obsidian armor engraved with dragon glyphs—descended like a tide.
The 12 Elders led their battalions, their banners flapping with divine energy.
Four Heavenly Kings stood at the vanguard:
King of Storm: Eyes flashing with lightning. King of Frost: Sword sheathed in eternal ice. King of Flames: Cloaked in wildfire. King of Stone: As still and immovable as the mountains.
Behind them marched the four draconic generals—each riding a wyvern of ancient blood.
[Battlefield Buff: Dragon Army Morale +100% | Aura of Fear inflicted on all enemies within 10 miles.]
On the Stormshadow Plains, a coalition had already gathered.
The Iron Flame Sect. The Nightshade Cult. The Crimson Talon Assassins. And two minor empires seeking favor.
Their generals laughed as scouts reported the incoming force.
"A relic army? We'll crush them before sunset."
But when they saw the horizon darken—not with storm, but with dragons—they fell silent.
The clash began.
Lightning descended as the King of Storm struck the frontlines, tearing legions apart with his halberd.
The King of Flames melted entire formations with a single breath of fire.
Wei Jin, leading the outer disciples, unleashed saber strikes that split the air itself.
Chen Fei moved like a phantom—appearing only to erase enemies in flashes of divine light.
[Skill Activated: Dragon Soul Dominion – Weak-minded enemies flee instantly. Defense drops by 60%.]
By nightfall, the battlefield was silent.
The coalition was shattered. Survivors crawled back in fear, spreading tales of dragons reborn.
[Victory Achieved: Stormshadow Plains Secured. Territorial Control Expanded. Reputation +3 Tiers.]
Chen Fei stood at the heart of the battlefield, gazing upward.
"Let them hear our roar. The Dragon Sect has returned—and the world will kneel."