Fortress of Final Wish, Worm Nest, Crab Pool.

These are the three major forces with demigod presences left in this sphere cage after the Titan race was eliminated.

Among them, Worm Nest and Crab Pool are habitats of native lifeforms. Whether it’s the giant worms or the mud crabs, they are powerful but difficult to communicate with, considered semi-sapient beings. In contrast, Fortress of Final Wish is the main gathering place for exiled abyssal prisoners, filled with numerous sapient beings, and is Saga’s primary target.

Unlike previous searches for abyssal prisoner gatherings, which were mainly for slaughter and destruction, this time the goal was conquest. To minimize unnecessary casualties and take Fortress of Final Wish without bloodshed, Saga did not resort to direct force but first sent his envoy to visit the fortress.

Built on a rare piece of land.

In the vast architectural complex centered around the imposing and grand fortress.

Inside the central fortress.

The Eternal Punishment Dragon, claiming to be the envoy of the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon, was granted an audience with the demigod leaders of Fortress of Final Wish.

In the vast and empty hall.

Feeling the scrutinizing gazes and the powerful demigod auras of the leaders, the Eternal Punishment Dragon kept a tense expression, showing no fear.

Lifting his head, the gaunt and menacing Eternal Punishment Dragon spoke in a hoarse, low voice:

“I come under the orders of the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon to deliver a warning to the leaders of Fortress of Final Wish.”

“—All beings in Fortress of Final Wish shall submit to the rule of the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon, whether out of reverence, loyalty, or fear.”

“Those who defy will face unavoidable death and destruction.”

Hearing these arrogant words, the demigod leaders fell silent, and the Eternal Punishment Dragon took a good look at their faces.

A massive creature made entirely of rough rock, with three long arms, three large legs, and three eyes, the strange-looking Sol Stone Monster.

A long, serpentine creature covered in fine black-green scales, with humanoid arms and a cold, venomous gaze, the Abhorrent Serpent Monster.

A giant mantis-like creature standing upright, with sharp blade-like limbs that glowed with psychic energy, capable of cutting through anything, the Slikrin Mantis Man.

And finally, the one who caught the Eternal Punishment Dragon’s eye.

A perfect face, a curvaceous body, seductive eyes, small bat-like wings on her back, and a slender tail with a heart-shaped tip, the Succubus.

Sol Stone Monster, Abhorrent Serpent Monster, Mantis Man, Succubus.

Unlike the Sooty Mountains, which were filled with Furious Titans, the four demigod leaders of Fortress of Final Wish came from different planes and races. Though all were demigods, their power levels varied.

After a moment of silent communication, inaudible to the Eternal Punishment Dragon, the Sol Stone Monster spoke, its voice like rocks grinding together:

“We are aware of the deeds of the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon, and we know that the Furious Titans have been destroyed by him, and that the Sooty Mountains have a new ruler.”

The great battle in the Sooty Mountains had drawn the attention of countless abyssal prisoners.

The news that the God-slaying Dragon had exterminated the Titans spread like wildfire through the sphere cage, and the title of the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon, who had felled the Titan God of Wrath, became deeply ingrained in the prisoners’ minds.

First, he killed a god in the material world.

Then, after being exiled to the Casserly Abyss, he wiped out the god’s followers, leaving none alive.

Such actions alone painted a terrifying picture of the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon, making him the most formidable presence.

If not for Saga’s deep Dragon Might and the fact that the Eternal Punishment Dragon claimed to be his envoy, a mid-tier Legendary like him would never have been granted an audience with these demigods.

“Since that’s the case, let’s not waste any more time.”

“Swear allegiance to the mighty Emperor Dragon of Armageddon and let Fortress of Final Wish welcome its one true king.”

Thinking of Saga behind him, the Eternal Punishment Dragon straightened his chest and said to the demigods.

The Abhorrent Serpent Monster narrowed its eyes, its cold and evil gaze enveloping the Eternal Punishment Dragon, causing him to tremble slightly under the demigod’s pressure. But to not disappoint Saga and to avoid being underestimated, he maintained his upright posture.

Hiss.

Slithering to the Eternal Punishment Dragon’s side, the Abhorrent Serpent Monster flicked its scarlet tongue, brushing against the dragon’s gaunt faceplate, and hissed:

“It’s rare to see an Eternal Punishment Dragon acting as a warden. Hiss, I wonder how you taste.”

The Eternal Punishment Dragon’s body stiffened.

Just being licked by the Abhorrent Serpent Monster’s tongue, his body felt paralyzed, unable to move.

“Be grateful for the Emperor Dragon’s protection.”

After a few more licks, the Abhorrent Serpent Monster slithered away, allowing the tense Eternal Punishment Dragon to breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, though these demigod prisoners were all vicious, they were also sapient beings who understood the balance of power.

Otherwise, with his frail body, he might not even be enough for a single bite.

At this moment, the Mantis Man crossed its blade-like limbs, its sharp gaze fixed on the Eternal Punishment Dragon, and said:

“The proud and aloof Blood Sun King serves him as master, and the powerful and tyrannical Furious Titans were annihilated by him.”

“These are remarkable achievements.”

“But the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon’s strength is only known through rumors.”

“We have never faced him directly. To submit just because of hearsay and a mere envoy seems too cowardly.”

Demigods are not ordinary beings; they are strong in their own right and have the dignity of the strong.

Submitting to a stronger being is acceptable, but doing so too easily is not; their pride wouldn’t allow it.

For example, the Elf King only chose to serve Saga after being thoroughly defeated, no matter how great Saga’s reputation was.

The Succubus smiled seductively, her face slightly flushed, and said in a breathy, strange voice:

“I too would like to see how majestic and strong the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon is, to see if he can truly captivate me.”

After a round of words from the four demigod leaders, the Eternal Punishment Dragon suddenly understood.

He got it.

These four demigods feared the Emperor Dragon’s might deep down and were not opposed to submitting to him, but they needed a way to save face and didn’t want to be seen as cowards.

Through the telepathic command left earlier, the Eternal Punishment Dragon relayed the situation to Saga, who was resting in a mountain range.

Immediately.

Following Saga’s instructions, the Eternal Punishment Dragon said:

“Understanding the leaders’ concerns, my master offers you the chance to challenge him at the Sooty Mountains.”

Saga is currently in the Sooty Mountains.

Although the entire mountain range was nearly destroyed in the previous battle, its foundation remains, and the abyssal prisoners who were subdued are rebuilding it. It won’t be long before it regains its former appearance.

In this layer of the Casserly Abyss, where dangerous quicksand and swamps are ubiquitous, mountains and land are precious resources.

“If any of you can successfully challenge my master, he will relinquish the Sooty Mountains. Otherwise, Fortress of Final Wish will bow under his wing.”

The Eternal Punishment Dragon said solemnly:

“Go to the Sooty Mountains to challenge my master, or wait for him to descend upon Fortress of Final Wish.”

“Two choices lie before you, leaders. Please consider your final decision carefully.”

After hearing the Eternal Punishment Dragon’s words, the four demigod leaders fell silent.

For demigods like them to go to the Sooty Mountains because of Saga’s will was a way to save face, but it was also a means of control. Saga, waiting for their challenge, placed himself in a higher position.

But in reality, that seemed to be the case.

The Emperor Dragon of Armageddon, who swept through the Titans, was not someone these ordinary demigods could contend with.

In the vast hall, a pin-drop silence ensued, with time flowing silently.

Not long after.

The Sol Stone Monster slowly spoke, “We can’t wait to witness the might of the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon at the Sooty Mountains.”

Demigods are decisive.

Once they decided to go to the Sooty Mountains for the challenge, they wasted no time and immediately prepared to leave.

The sphere cage, large enough to contain a lesser deity, had a considerable diameter. The distance between the Sooty Mountains and Fortress of Final Wish was vast, but spatial distance was negligible for demigod beings.

“Little dragon, I’ll take you along.”

Huh?

The Eternal Punishment Dragon was slightly stunned.

Next, under the nervous gaze of the Eternal Punishment Dragon, the Abhorrent Serpent Monster’s upper body suddenly elongated, expanded, and with jaws wide open, a maw over a hundred meters wide engulfed the Eternal Punishment Dragon in one gulp.

In an instant, the Abhorrent Serpent Monster returned to its original form.

Its tail traced a portal in the air, and the serpent slithered through it.

Meanwhile, the Sol Stone Monster sank into the ground and disappeared, the Mantis Man’s body glowed with psychic energy and gradually faded, and the Succubus chanted in demonic tongue, disappearing in a swirl of pink runes.

Soon after.

Sooty Mountains.

On a mountain peak, the Golden Dragon, temporarily resting, moved its eyelids and slowly opened its deep, bright golden dragon eyes.

Not far away.

Surrounded by blood-red swords, the Elf King, who was practicing swordsmanship, also shifted his gaze forward.

Buzz!

With ripples like water, the space distorted, forming a portal, and the Abhorrent Serpent Monster emerged, spitting out the mucus-covered Eternal Punishment Dragon and winking at him.

This Abhorrent Serpent Monster was female, with a unique aesthetic, and found the gaunt and menacing Eternal Punishment Dragon quite interesting, constantly teasing him.

The terrified Eternal Punishment Dragon quickly distanced himself from the serpent.

Being an envoy was no easy task.

Especially when the recipients of the message were demigod prisoners who could easily take his life and had unpredictable temperaments.

Meanwhile.

The other demigod prisoners also arrived.

The ground swelled, forming the shape of the Sol Stone Monster, the Mantis Man’s figure solidified with a flash of psychic energy.

Accompanied by a bell-like laugh and pink rune mist, the Succubus, dressed in a fiery red dress, appeared, her seductive gaze like a hook, captivating.

Not only the Succubus, but the other demigods also focused their attention on the Golden Dragon.

After the great battle in the Sooty Mountains, Saga had used many sand essence stones and black swamp stones collected by the Titans, officially reaching the high-ranking Legendary level.

Now, he didn’t need Dragon Soul Energy to deal with ordinary demigods.

On the other side, sensing the life force of a seventh-tier Legendary from the Golden Dragon, the demigods were puzzled.

“Is this the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon who killed all the Titans? Only a seventh-tier Legendary? Impossible.”

Some demigods thought.

Few had seen Saga in person.

Before subduing the Elf King, all who had seen Saga were dead, and during the battle with the Titans, none were left alive.

During the battle.

Distant abyssal prisoners could only sense the terrifying waves from the battle center, not daring to approach or witness Saga directly. The news spread didn’t mention Saga being merely Legendary.

Thus, these demigods assumed Saga was also a demigod.

To kill the Titan God of Wrath in the material world and then annihilate the Titans here, they believed he must be a demigod.

Seeing Saga still at the Legendary level, they found it hard to believe.

“I am pleased you made the right choice.”

On the other side, the Golden Dragon slowly stood up, gazing at the four demigods, and said, “Otherwise, I would have caused more slaughter and death, which is not my goal.”

A moment of silence.

The Golden Dragon’s words were calm, but he exuded imperial majesty and an overwhelming sense of dominance.

The demigods suddenly felt immense pressure.

From a Legendary being, they felt an inescapable pressure.

Their keen intuition told them it was best not to oppose this Legendary dragon.

Facing Saga, their doubts about his identity vanished.

“This being, more terrifying than the rumors, is still just a Legendary.”

“Unimaginable how powerful he will be as a demigod.”

“Is this Emperor Dragon truly a dragon? Or some godly abomination in dragon’s skin?”

The demigods’ thoughts were chaotic.

Taking a deep breath, the Sol Stone Monster slowly said, “Mighty Emperor Dragon of Armageddon, I, Groth the Sol Stone Monster from the Earth Elemental Plane, wish to experience your power.”

The Earth Elemental Plane, one of the elemental planes.

Wind, fire, earth, water, along with the Positive and Negative Energy Planes, are known as the inner planes, crucial to the Great Ring Multiverse. The balanced elements of the prime material world depend on the inner planes, and many casters skilled in elemental magic draw elemental energy from these planes.

Following closely, the Abhorrent Serpent Monster also expressed its intent to challenge.

Though Saga felt immensely powerful and oppressive, they couldn’t submit without a fight. After all, the Casserly Abyss had many beings with impressive auras but weak combat abilities.

At this moment, the two demigod leaders looked at the Mantis Man.

In their impression, the battle-loving Mantis Man wouldn’t miss the chance to challenge the Emperor Dragon of Armageddon.

However, to their surprise, the Mantis Man was trembling, and if it could sweat, it would be drenched.

With strong psychic energy, the Mantis Man had the keenest perception and intuition, sensing Saga’s power and terror the most.

Just looking at Saga, it seemed to see a sea of corpses and blood, with countless wailing souls.

The deaths of numerous beings, many Legendary, demigods, and even true gods.

All these shaped Saga’s overwhelming aura, almost impossible for a Legendary being.

Hmm?

Saga narrowed his eyes, sensing the Mantis Man’s psychic probing.

A scrutinizing gaze made the Mantis Man’s heart tremble, lowering its head and averting its eyes, not daring to look directly.

Feeling the Golden Emperor Dragon’s terror most directly, the Mantis Man lost the courage to challenge Saga.

It bowed its head and said:

“I, Kuribari the Mantis Man from the Wild Expanse, am willing to become your follower, to serve and fight for you.”

The Wild Expanse, also known as the Wild Expanse, is a famous outer plane and the stronghold of the Elf Pantheon.

Sol Stone Monster:

Abhorrent Serpent Monster:

You treacherous Mantis Man, betraying us at the crucial moment? This isn’t what we agreed on.