Chapter 882: Chapter 578: World Power Crystal, The Three Little Ones Are About to Advance to Catastrophe Level

"AWOO!"

Coal Ball, who had been playing dead on Raylo’s shoulder, instantly sprang up. Its eyes widened like saucers, staring fixedly at the crystals on the table as drool cascaded from its mouth.

Previously in the Holy City, although Austin had snatched hundreds of them, the Sage had done so with his own abilities. Raylo never expected a share just for being there. To his surprise, he was handed ten of them at once!

"This is your reward, as well as compensation," Austin said, pushing the crystals in front of Raylo. "I took your Star Core earlier. Although it was an exchange, I still took advantage of you. Consider these ten World Power Crystals as compensation."

Raylo did not decline. With a wave of his hand, he swept all the crystals into his Spatial Bag.

Coal Ball scratched frantically at him, whimpering loudly.

"Relax, you’ll get your share," Raylo said, patting Coal Ball’s head reassuringly.

"Also..." Austin stood up and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window. Looking out at the churning Cloud Sea, he spoke with his back turned to Raylo. "In three weeks, I will depart for the Giant Dragon Realm alongside the Red Dragon Emperor to negotiate the specific details of an alliance with the Dragon Race." He turned around, his burning gaze fixed on Raylo. "You are coming with me."

Raylo was taken aback. "Me? Sage, for a negotiation of this caliber, someone at the Catastrophe Level like me isn’t qualified, right?" Although his current strength was decent, he would definitely lack the weight to sit at the negotiation table between two massive factions.

"No, you must go," Austin Sage said with a smile. "I’ll be relying on your Prophetic Talent, after all."

Raylo nodded without further explanation, simply offering a Knight’s salute. "Then I shall await the Sage’s word in the Black Stone Territory."

Austin waved his hand and slumped back into his chair. He picked up his now lukewarm cup of black tea and said no more. He was too exhausted. Clashing head-on with the Pope and tearing apart a Divine Kingdom had severely overdrawn his energy, even for someone at the World Destruction Level Peak.

Stepping out of the White Tower, Raylo turned around and gently scratched Coal Ball’s chin on his shoulder. "Let’s go. Time to head home."

"AWOO!" Coal Ball barked excitedly, its two chubby little paws swiping forcefully at the empty air.

RIP! The exceptionally stable spatial fabric of the Mage City was like fragile cheese before it, instantly torn open to reveal a pitch-black rift.

Taking a step forward, the dizzying sensation of weightlessness lasted for only a brief moment. By the time solid ground met the soles of his feet once more, Raylo was already in Black Stone City.

Compared to the Mage City, the air in Black Stone City was coarse, but it was brimming with the vibrant energy of mortal life. Returning to the study, the fire in the fireplace had long since died out. However, the moment Raylo took his seat, that sense of control belonging to a Lord swelled within him. Although his journey alongside Austin Sage had been filled with shocking and extraordinary sights, Austin Sage had been in control the entire time. Raylo had been little more than a background character in need of protection.

Upon learning of the Lord’s return, Ed rushed over immediately. "My Lord, you have returned," he said with a bow.

"Ed, dispense with the formalities." Raylo took off his somewhat tattered coat and casually draped it over the back of a chair. "How is the situation at home? Especially with those big guys."

Ed stood up, his expression respectful. "Per your orders, the migration of the Hill Giants has been properly settled. Temporary giant tents have been erected, and rations were delivered immediately. Their mood is currently very stable." Pausing here, a wry smile surfaced on Ed’s face. "It’s just that these guys have massive appetites, putting a lot of pressure on logistics. Fortunately, we have the beast herds brought in by the Black King. Furthermore, their snoring... Rumor has it that they’ve scared off several dens of Magical Beasts nearby."

Hearing this, Raylo couldn’t help but smile. "Having a big appetite is a good thing. They need to eat well to fight well," he said, tapping his fingers against the desk. "Tell Evan not to be stingy with the supplies. These giants are our future main force. If raised well, they will be more effective than any city wall."

"Yes, my Lord!"

After Ed took his leave, Raylo walked over to the window, gazing out at the slumbering city. In the distance, the torches of the patrol teams faintly wove through the streets. Even further away, the Black Stone Mountain Range resembled a dormant Giant Beast, exhaling black mist under the moonlight.

"Finally, the little guys will all be able to advance to the Catastrophe Level this time," Raylo murmured softly. He turned his palm over, and a crystal radiating a grayish-white halo danced upon his fingertips.

Early the next morning, the thin mist of early winter had yet to dissipate. The air in the plaza of Black Stone City was bitingly cold.

"ROAR!"

A resounding dragon’s roar tore through the tranquility of the morning. Blue lightning traced a zigzag path through the air, and a massive body stirred up fierce winds, scattering the mist over the plaza. Lightning landed in front of Raylo, lowering its head to nuzzle him. The hot air snorted from its nostrils carried CRACKLING arcs of electricity, scorching the stone slabs on the ground black.

"Alright, stop acting spoiled. We have actual business to attend to today." Raylo laughed, patting Lightning’s scales before leaping onto the dragon’s back. Beside him, Moonlight, Coal Ball, and Sun bounded up one after another.

"Let’s move out. To the Black Stone Mountain Range." At Raylo’s command, Lightning took to the skies, transforming into a streak of light as it rushed toward the northern mountains.

Deep within the Black Stone Mountain Range, jagged peaks stood tall amid bizarre rock formations, and Magical Beasts ran rampant. Today, however, all the Magical Beasts tucked their tails between their legs, trembling as they hid in the deepest parts of their caves. A terrifying aura of pressure, stemming from the very depths of their bloodlines, had descended upon them.

Atop a solitary peak, the Black Dragon, Black King, was lying at the entrance of its cave, basking in the sun. Suddenly, it snapped its head up, its vertical pupils shrinking to the size of pinpricks as it watched several figures descending from the sky.

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