The Mighty Dragons Are Dead

The Cloaked Bear-wearer, Cloaked Wolf-wearer, Cloaked Pig-wearer, Gladiator, Bronze-muscled Warrior, Shadow Incarnate—these were the six ancient warrior lineages that Liszt knew of.

However, he felt that he did not fit any of the above ancient warrior lineages, since he had limited information on them and it was easy to overlook something.

"Therefore, an original ancient warrior lineage is the best explanation," he thought.

After careful consideration, he decided on his "new identity": "I shall claim the inheritance of the Ghost Swordsman… The Ghost Swordsman represents an ancient cultivation system, one who can see souls… The lineage comes from the salvage of shipwrecks around Black Horse Island, this is the favor of knightly glory."

Ghost Swordsman.

That was the most suitable guise he could adopt before his identity as a Dragon Knight was established: "Whether others believe it or not, I certainly do... It's just a ruse. If the Sapphire Duke doesn't believe it and insists on forcibly investigating my true identity, then I will have no choice but to abandon my territory and flee overseas!"

Take Ach, take the elves, take Leo, and entrust the entire territory to the Earl.

The day he became a Dragon Knight would be the moment the flames of vengeance swallowed the Duchy of Sapphire!

"I hope that the Power of Destiny of the Smoke Dragon will always envelop me, manipulating the threads of fate in my favor and ensuring I am always under the shelter of knightly glory."

He took his gaze back from the distant fields.

Liszt did not wish to conflict with the Sapphire Duke; giving up the Black Horse Island Domain, which he had worked so hard to cultivate, was an incredibly tough choice—the land had inventions like white liquor, glass, tofu, and paper was under research, along with a large number of rubber trees, corn grass, and other crops.

Additionally, there was the Smoked Grass, which could attract the Formless Dragon to visit again at any time.

Whether it was a Smoke Dragon or a Formless Dragon, both were Sacred Dragons, and he could not bear to give up either one. If the Sapphire Duke dared to come and snatch them, then it would all come down to who had stronger tactics and who would become the last one laughing victoriously.

"Of course, it is still too early to worry about that now. I should rather be concerned about when Marquis Nuta will make his appearance!"

A day had passed.

The exploring Knights had not found any trace of the Roaring Knights, and Li Weiliam also frequently soared the skies, observing through telescopes, likewise without any sighting of the Roaring Knights' whereabouts.

Nevertheless, the Coral Island Knights were ready and waiting in ambush, hidden in the woods by the banks of Little Riverheart Castle.

Once the Roaring Knights started their attack on the stone bridge, and clashed with the Coral Island Knights, two ambush squads of Knights would charge out from both flanks, hitting the Roaring Knights from the sides and disrupting their formation. Of course, against an elite Knight Order, such a sneak attack could not gain a decisive advantage.

Liszt would personally take action, leading the Blizzard Beast Squad, to give the Roaring Knights a surprising start to the battle, making them understand the meaning of an overwhelming surprise.

In the blink of an eye, another night had passed.

When the sunlight illuminated the earth, Li Weiliam, holding a telescope and taking to the skies, finally spotted the Roaring Knights.

This elite Knight Order, renowned for its formidable charges, was racing from the west towards Little Riverheart Castle, against the light of the sun, like a black torrent.

Dressed in black, with armor and horses, they were faintly visible through the dust they kicked up.

Boom!

The Earl quickly landed and then shouted, "Enemy attack! Sound the horns! Meet the enemy head-on!"

"Enemy attack!"

"Woooooo!"

"Prepare to charge!"

Little Riverheart Castle instantly became restless, with the Coral Island Knights hurriedly readying their gear, lining up in formation awaiting the impending battle.

The Black Horse Island Knights, under the leadership of Marcus, also swiftly formed up. With meticulous care, Marcus checked each Knight's equipment. When he reached the end of the line, he was surprised to see a youthful face.

"Emily, step out!"

"Yes, Commander!"

"Check the equipment!" Marcus barked coldly.

The tender face belonged to Liszt's youngest follower, Emily, who quickly checked her own gear—her armor was a Mithril Armor, the one crafted by the grandson of the Marquis of the Bull; the Knight's Longsword was the Crimson Blood Sword, a gemstone weapon that Liszt had already discarded… crossbows, Knight's Spears, horse armor, arrows.

"Reporting to the Commander, Emily has completed the check, nothing is missing!"

"Fall in!"

Watching Emily finish her equipment check, Marcus breathed a sigh of relief, keeping his composure. As the smallest Earth Knight, he certainly understood Emily's talent, and Liszt had also entrusted him to take good care of Emily, hoping she wouldn't be killed in one of the charges before she had a chance to grow. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire

War inevitably brings death, and Marcus was powerless to stop the chaos of the Knight Order's charges; he could only watch Emily's preparations as closely as possible.

The rest of her fate would have to be entrusted to the glory of the knights.

Within the ranks.

Emily held her Knight's Spear, unflustered. Marcus worried for her, but she herself was not at all concerned. To her, the battlefield was the best place to cultivate; there she only felt excitement, not fear. Since the siege at Snow Pear Castle, she had felt her cultivation speed soar.

Especially when she personally used her Knight's Spear to kill an Earth Knight, her blood seemed to boil and her strength surged forward. When she killed another Earth Knight with the Crimson Blood Sword, her power jumped again.

She didn't understand why she was cultivating so quickly, but killing made her feel exhilarated to the core—not because she was bloodthirsty. She had no craving for blood, nor did she lose her reason after a kill. In fact, she normally liked to cultivate and wasn't too interested in external affairs.

"Wuu wuu wuu wuu..."

The deep sound of the horn added an atmosphere to the imminent war.

Emily's hand, gripping the Knight's Spear, involuntarily tightened. "I can no longer see the imposing figure of the Master; I must work harder, constantly growing stronger, to repay the Master for his boundless grace towards me!"

...

War.

Arrived very swiftly.

The Roaring Knights led by the Marquis Nuta didn't pause for a moment, directly charging towards Little Riverheart Castle, seemingly prepared to seize the initiative in an unguarded moment before the Coral Island Knights were ready.

However, equipped with telescopes, the Coral Island Knights had already formed ranks and were poised to strike.

Riding the Blizzard Beast Dousen, Liszt was surrounded by a squad of elite Knight Squads, with eight other Blizzard Beasts following behind him. As the rushing tide of knights drew closer, he remained motionless. Just as the Roaring Knights were about to rush in front of him, the knights defending Little Riverheart Castle began their charge as well.

At this moment, Liszt calculated the distance.

Suddenly, he gave an order: "Blizzard Beast Squad, all units ready, target straight ahead, release Rock Grenade!"

"Woof!"

Dousen was the first to open his mouth, releasing the magic rooted in his bloodline.

A massive rock took shape in the air and smashed down towards the Roaring Knights, followed by eight more giant rocks, all targeting the Roaring Knights.

Boom, boom, boom!

The power of the Rock Grenades was mighty; even the elite knights who led the charge, releasing their Combat Skills to counter the Rock Grenades, were still struck down in large numbers. The shattered stones flew wildly, wreaking havoc on the front ranks of the Roaring Knights. However, being elite troops, they quickly reformed their ranks and continued the assault.

At this time.

Liszt gave another order: "Blizzard Beast Squad, all units ready, target the area ahead, freely release Multiple Stone Spikes!"