"Hahaha, Liepuer, it seems that last time during the Divine Revelation, you truly gained quite a lot, to even be able to resist."

"But do you really believe that the nobility of your Tulip Kingdom would truly create opportunities for you?"

An elder with a red beard couldn’t help but laugh and look mockingly at the lean old man not far away.

As the Red Dragon Duke, he was able to establish a duchy, which meant he had participated in battles beyond the realm and had gained considerable military achievements. In such a scenario, he was somewhat inferior compared to those royal families of the kingdoms, but he had considerable confidence when it came to the duchies within these kingdoms.

Even though the whole Red Dragon Duchy had been established for only a hundred years, he still remained confident.

In response to the words of the Red Dragon Duke, the lean elder opposite him remained silent.

He did not speak, but inwardly he felt a slight unease.

Liepuer clearly understood that relying solely on Count Engel leading the Dressrosa Family to continuously hold back the Red Dragon Duke’s power was nearly impossible. Once the two Sky Knights under the Red Dragon Duke resolved the Dressrosa Family, their troubles would grow significantly.

What good was knowing that, when he had already gathered all his forces?

Unless the two other dukes of the Tulip Kingdom arrived, there was no possibility.

But those two dukes were more than five thousand miles away, and reaching here would take at least half a month. By then, everything would already be over.

Old Duke Liepuer’s face kept changing.

Ultimately, he said nothing more and continued to expand his Domain Prototype, continuously clashing with the Domain Prototype of the Red Dragon Duke.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the valley.

At this moment, about fifty miles away from there.

Count Engel and the others were somewhat in disarray, as Michael’s right hand was entirely gone.

Even Count Engel himself bore a massive wound, with drops of fresh blood continuously seeping out.

The entire Knight Order, originally numbering in the dozens, was now reduced to just Count Engel, Michael, and Chesire.

As for the other members, they weren’t all dealt with; rather, upon discovering the confrontation with Duke Red Dragon, Count Engel decisively disbanded the Knight Order, leaving only the three of them as bait.

After all, compared to the other members of the Knight Order, the three of them were the most useful.

And also the ones that would draw the most fire.

Facing the presence of the Red Dragon Duke, no matter how confident Count Engel was, he could not guarantee his own survival; he had to be fully prepared.

"Michael, Chesire, you must leave immediately and take the Knight Order to find Thor."

"Remember, head west; there should be no other powerful nobles there."

Engel, panting, gave instructions to Michael and Chesire while catching his breath.

"My Lord Count, it should be Chesire who goes. I can’t make it!"

Michael smiled wryly, raising the Knight’s Longsword with his left hand and shaking his head.

"This!"

Hearing Michael’s words, Engel instinctively wanted to speak.

"My Lord Count, don’t forget, it was me who made the move against that Sky Knight last; the Red Dragon Duke will never spare me."

"Chesire doesn’t have that problem."

"Besides, my Lord Count, with me, there might be some chance against that Sky Knight Peak. Without me, you won’t stand a chance." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Michael shook his head and spoke softly.

"Michael, you should know that staying here leaves us with no hope."

"Don’t forget, you still have a daughter."

Count Engel spoke hoarsely, his gaze fixed on Michael.

"My Lord Count, you should know me."

Michael chuckled lightly, his words remarkably calm. Even when Count Engel mentioned his daughter, he only paused for a brief moment.

"My Lord Count."

Listening to the conversation between Count Engel and Michael, Chesire, despite his heavy breathing, instinctively wanted to speak but was interrupted by Count Engel.

"Chesire, staying here won’t be of any use. Our Dressrosa Family needs a seed."

Count Engel spoke earnestly.

"I understand!"

Chesire’s face changed slightly, and he took a long breath, nodding solemnly.

Count Engel then took out the Crystal Bottle from his pocket, which previously held the Essence of Life. Initially, there were over ten drops, but many were used along the way, leaving only five drops. After a moment’s contemplation, Count Engel took out two drops and handed the rest to Chesire.

"Give this to Thor."

"Tell him to work hard; he is the Eagle of our Dressrosa Family."

Count Engel said with a smile.

"Understood!"

Chesire nodded heavily and quickly took the Crystal Bottle, his figure swiftly disappearing into the distance.

"Here!"

"Sky Knight Peak, let’s see if we can deal with it."

Count Engel tossed a drop of Essence of Life to Michael, his words carrying a light laugh.

"Indeed."

"I’ve never fought a Sky Knight Peak before."

"If I win, those damned old guys can stop saying I lack talent!"

Michael laughed heartily with a nod.

The two quickly swallowed the drop of Essence of Life, the rich Life Source Power blooming on their bodies, rapidly healing their damages at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Though Michael’s arm hadn’t recovered, his nearly depleted Life Source Power had rejuvenated.

At the same time, the grievous wound on Count Engel’s body healed almost instantly to the naked eye.

Just as the two recovered.

A terrifying aura suddenly appeared in the sky.

The two instinctively looked up, seeing two figures in mid-air.

These were two elderly men, their hair already white, especially one of them with a wrinkled face, yet Count Engel and Michael instantly turned very serious.

Because it was just this one wrinkled elder, with a single clash.

The two were almost critically injured.

In the end, it was only by using the Secret Technique that Count Engel and Michael barely managed to escape.

But they had only barely escaped.

They hadn’t inflicted any damage on the opponent; instead, Count Engel was gravely injured, nearly bisected, and Michael’s right arm was severed.

"Oh, it seems you have quite the good things on you!"

"The side effects of the Mad Blood Secret Technique, and your wounds healed up so quickly."

The laughter of the elder echoed, his gaze falling to the two figures below.

"Good stuff!"

"Of course, we have plenty!"

"If you’ve got the skills, come and get them!!"

"Sky Knight Peak, I’ve never killed one before!"

Michael chuckled and spoke, then both their figures began to gradually float, and the Life Source Power, which had just recovered in their bodies, surged out once more.

Facing the Sky Knight Peak, neither of them dared to hold back.

Especially after seeing the terror of their opponent before, they once again used their Secret Techniques in a flash.

Blood red began to spread, and the Life Source Power gradually tinged with a shade of red.