Chapter 448
Upon hearing that, Torrence said solemnly, “Well, Paradiso is the strongest nation in Moranta. Since its
inception, Paradiso had stood out with its exceptional magical prowess. The founder and first ruler,
Darve, had been a renowned figure, hailed as the most formidable man in history. Possessing
extraordinary talents in both magic andbat, Darve set the standard for the subsequent rulers of
Paradiso. They too prioritized the development of magic andbat skills, solidifying their position as
a powerful force among the royal families of Paradiso.”
He took a momentary pause before continuing, “Nevertheless, despite the prevailing circumstances,
Supreme Sect managed to rise above all others and assert its authority in collecting taxes. It even
seeded in gaining recognition from Paradiso, which attests to the immense strength of Supreme
Sect.”
Jonathan and Yeverie were caught off guard by the revtion. Jonathan responded with a wry smile,
saying, “Well, that doesn’t concern me anymore. I’m going back to the main world, after all.” He paused
for a moment, then grinned. “But I’m curious, what is the third spell?”
With that, he picked up the third, purple spell.
Jonathan closed his eyes and tapped into his spiritual sense to investigate further. Within moments, he
sensed the distinct presence of earth elements in the third spell. As Jonathan delved deeper into the
essence of the third spell, he sensed an intriguing quality to its earth elements. They swirled and
twisted like dark vortices, concealing their true purpose from prying eyes. It was as if the spell held a
hidden power, shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
Immediately, Jonathan opened his eyes and turned to Torrence, rying the information he had
uncovered.
Although Torrencecked expertise in magic, his familiarity with spells and knowledge of the elders’
magic allowed him to grasp the significance of Jonathan’s findings.
“This spell, known as Door of Enlightenment, was created by an Earth Magician and the chief elder of
Supreme Sect, Derren.”
“What exactly is this ‘Door of Enlightenment’?” Jonathan inquired, his curiosity piqued.
Torrence proceeded to provide an exnation, stating, “Door of Enlightenment has the ability to
transform into an underground gateway. By entering the gate, one can evade pursuit and seek refuge.
Furthermore, it has the capability to transform into the Eara Gate, effectively trapping individuals
within. Once trapped inside, unless they possess formidable magical abilities, escape bes nearly
impossible as they are buried deep underground.”
“That’s impressive!” Jonathan eximed, his eyes filled with awe and admiration for the spell. He was
genuinely impressed by its capabilities.
Soon, Jonathan discerned the presence of two distinct energies within the Door of Enlightenment spell.
One emanated a gentle and soothing aura, while the other exuded a fierce and powerful force.
The ferocious energy within the spell served to assail and defeat adversaries, while the gentle energy
provided protection and aid to those seeking refuge from pursuers.
Havingprehended the intricacies of the three spells, Jonathan safely stored them within his spatial
ring, ensuring their essibility whenever the need arose.
Due to concerns about security, Jonathan opted to rely on his spatial ring rather than the storage ring,
finding it to be a safer and more trustworthy option for storing valuable spells.
Then, he turned his gaze toward Torrence and couldn’t help but ask the burning question, “Is it true, Mr.
Moose’s im that you stole the Auropurple Crown?”
“Yes, it’s true.” Torrence nodded solemnly in response to the question.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.
Jonathan’s curiosity prompted him to inquire further. “Why did youe to Demon Pce after
stealing the Auropurple Crown?”
“Naturally, I’m here to pledge my allegiance to Demon Dragon,” Torrence responded. “The Auropurple
Crown is a divine relic of Supreme Sect. I n to offer it to Demon Dragon as a symbol of my loyalty
and seek his protection in return. Given that Demon Dragon and Theos are archenemies, I believe he
will be pleased to have the Auropurple Crown in his possession.”
Jonathan fell into a pensive silence, contemting the situation at hand. After a moment, he spoke up
with a serious tone. “It appears that your n might encounter an obstacle. The entity frozen in Dragon
Pce, was it indeed Demon Dragon?”
Torrence affirmed with a nod. “Indeed, it is Demon Dragon who is frozen in Demon Pce.” He paused
for a moment, collecting his thoughts before continuing, “There have always been rumors circting
about Demon Dragon’s confinement within Demon Pce. Even Theos herself, despite her power, was
apprehensive about venturing into Demon Pce. I believed that Demon Dragon was still alive until I
witnessed the current state of the pce and the frozen state of Demon Dragon. It was a startling
revtion.”
A cloud of concern settled over Torrence’s face as he processed the implications. It was evident that
the revtion was far from desirable news for him.
“What are your ns now?” asked Jonathan.
A bitter smile formed on Torrence’s lips as he responded to Jonathan’s question, “Initially, seeking
refuge with Demon Dragon was my only recourse. However, with him now frozen, it seems there is no
longer a ce for me in this world.”
Jonathan’s anxiety rose, and he felt a surge of panic. Wait, we’re in the same boat now. Does that
mean I have no ce either? Are we both left with nowhere to go?
Torrence observed Jonathan’s troubled expression and let out a wry smile. “I warned you about the
gravity of the situation, but you refused to listen. Regret won’t change our predicament now.”
Jonathan chuckled lightly and replied, “Regret? I don’t believe in regrets. I knew what I was getting into
when I chose to assist you.” He paused for a moment, deep in thought, before continuing, “However,
we can’t afford to remain idle. We must find a solution. What if we pledge our loyalty to the King of
Paradiso instead?”
Torrence shook his head in disagreement. “That won’t work.”
“Why not?”
“The royal family dislikes Supreme Sect, but they are allies. It is precisely this alliance that allowed
Supreme Sect to be as powerful as it is today. If we seek refuge with the royal family, they will
likely betray us and hand us over to Supreme Sect.”
Jonathan’s expression turned somber as he realized the gravity of their predicament and the limited
options avable to them.
“We can’t rely on Demon Dragon, and seeking refuge with the royal family is out of the question. In that
case, should we just hide?” he suggested.
“Even if we hide, Theos possesses the Holy Scripture, which grants her the ability to locate us
wherever we may be.”
Jonathan’s spirit sank as he eximed in disbelief, “Are we truly doomed to die?”
After releasing a heavy sigh, Torrence affirmed with a solemn tone, “Betraying Supreme Sect is
essentially inviting death upon oneself.”
Jonathan, however, refused to ept the notion of a hopeless situation and dered, “I refuse to
believe that there is absolutely no way out. No one is all-powerful, not even Theos.”
Torrence proposed, “For the time being, we should stay in this snowy tundra. It used to be the exile
grounds for the dragon n, and Theos is unwilling to venture into this area. Therefore, it offers us
rtive safety. However, since we have eliminated Mr. Moose and his group, Theos maye after us
once she bes aware of it.”
“I nned to find refuge with Demon Dragon, but with Demon Dragon frozen, our safety here is no
longer guaranteed if Theoses for us.” He sighed.
Suddenly, Jonathan’s gaze shifted toward Torrence, a spark of curiosity igniting within him as he
contemted the dragons. “Dragon n and Demon Dragon. What’s going on here?”
Jonathan wasn’t someone who would dwell on his troubles. Before long, his worry had turned into
curiosity.
He had only heard of dragons in myths and legends. Now that he had heard about the existence of the
dragon n and witnessed the presence of a real dragon in Demon Pce, Jonathan’s curiosity
burned brighter than ever.
Torrence was momentarily taken aback before he began to exin, “To delve into the topic of dragons,
we must journey back to ancient times. Dragons were born kings, possessing innate magical abilities
that surpassed the need for spell recitation. Additionally, their physical strength was unparalleled.
During that era, dragons reigned supreme as the undisputed rulers of all species.”
At that moment, Jonathan couldn’t help but draw a parallel between dragons and dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs were a greatly feared species, but they went into extinction. I guess the dragons are having
trouble surviving too.
His curiosity only deepened, and he became increasingly intrigued by the topic.
“You must be wondering why the dragons ended up like this despite being such a fearsome species,
correct?” Torrence asked.
Jonathan’s smile was tinged with weariness as he replied, “I am indeed curious about how the dragons
ended up in their current state. However, deep down, I had a feeling that their downfall was inevitable.”
“Why do you think so? What led you to that conclusion?”
Jonathan pondered for a moment before responding, “Dragons possess immense power, both in their
formidable physical bodies and their mastery of magic, yet throughout history, we have seen a pattern
where smaller creatures tend to have longer lifespans. In the main world, formidable species like
dinosaurs became extinct, while smaller organisms like microorganisms and nkton thrived. Even in
the face of drastic events like ice ages or nuclear explosions, they manage to survive. It makes me
wonder if the same principle applies to dragons as well.”
Torrence’s face became pensive as he delved into deep contemtion. “Despite their immense power,
dragons have a fundamental weakness.”
Jonathan’s quick thinking led him to a realization. “Their reproductive capabilities must be quite limited,
right?” he asked.
On the sidelines, Yeverie attentively listened to the entire conversation, her focus unwavering.
Torrence acknowledged with a nod. “You’re astute, indeed. Dragons face difficulties in reproduction,
taking a hundred years to breed a single dragon. Furthermore, the number of female dragons has been
declining over time, exacerbating the decline of their poption. In contrast, the human poption and
other races such as orcs, elves, and dwarves have been growing steadily. The dragons saw this as a
threat to their status and attempted to eliminate the other races, leading to the massive battle that took
ce eight hundred years ago. However, the dragons failed to protect their status and suffered
significant losses. After that defeat, the dragons retreated and isted themselves from the world.”
He continued, “Fifty years ago, humans discovered the existence of dragons. By that time, the dragon
n had managed to recover their strength and size. Fearing a potential retaliation, the King of
Paradiso joined forces with Supreme Sect tounch an attack on the dragons. In that battle, humans
emerged victorious once again. The King of Dragons, known as Demon Dragon, was defeated by
Theos. It was during this conflict that Demon Dragon earned his infamous title, as he caused significant
casualties among humans. Later, consumed by anger, Demon Dragon contemted activating a
forbidden spell that would bring about the destruction of both dragons and humans alike, but the king
and Theos were able to stop him in time and formed a contract with him. Following the battle, Demon
Dragon, along with his n, was exiled to this ce and forbidden from leaving.”
The story left Jonathan and Yeverie deep in thought. Jonathan, scratching his nose, pondered and
said, “I understand that the dragons were initially in the wrong, but this time, they must feel incredibly
wronged. They chose to hide, but humans provoked them, leaving them with no choice but to defend
themselves, right?”
“Arguing about who is right or wrong is futile in this situation,” Torrence interjected.