From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 857 - 501: Joining Forces with the Sea Demon Clan to Resolve the Flame Demon Crisis (Part 2)

Chapter 857: Chapter 501: Joining Forces with the Sea Demon Clan to Resolve the Flame Demon Crisis (Part 2)

Sona agreed readily because last time it was Lu Heng who took her to the Sea of Chaos to retrieve the shaft of the Sea God’s Scepter.

With the complete Sea God’s Scepter, her reputation among the Sea Demon Clan reached its peak.

Originally, the Sea Demon Clan of the Tidal Sea had three branches. Although they were not hostile to each other, the other two branches were unwilling to integrate into Sona’s tribe.

Ever since possessing the complete Sea God’s Scepter, the other two Sea Demon Clan branches began to gradually merge into Sona’s tribe, making the Sea Demon Clan unprecedentedly united.

It was due to Lu Heng’s assistance that the Sea Demon Clan is now thriving.

Thus, to show gratitude, Sona tries to fulfill any request Lu Heng makes.

In addition to the Flame Demon incident, Lu Heng also extended an invitation to Sona to join the Sword Holders, stating that the Elf Clan, Bansel Clan, and Sikes Civilization had already joined the Sword Holders.

Including humans, there had already formed a cross-world Sword Holders council consisting of four civilizations.

Moreover, Lu Heng indicated that during this trip to the Black Iron Dwarf Kingdom, he would invite the Black Iron Dwarves to join the Sword Holders.

With Lu Heng and Master Gulu’s relationship, the Black Iron Dwarves joining the Sword Holders was already a certainty.

Sona knew clearly that in the face of the Abyss, a single civilization’s strength was limited; uniting more civilizations to find ways to counter the Abyss was the correct choice.

Thus, after careful consideration, she gave Lu Heng a clear answer before departure the next day, agreeing to join the Sword Holders.

This way, the Sword Holders now had the participation of five civilizations.

Originally, Lu Heng planned to open a Star Gate and go to the Black Iron Dwarf Kingdom with Sona, but seeing the pet Sona brought, he had to change the initial plan.

Sona brought a Sea Beast, a giant sea beast over a hundred meters long, shaped like a spiky walrus, looking somewhat terrifying.

"Its name is Seragon, it seems your Star Gate may be a bit small."

The Sea Beast Seragon roared and swung its fin-shaped forearms, slapping the sea surface, raising a gigantic wave three hundred meters high, its strength incredibly terrifying.

The Star Gate Lu Heng opened can teleport people together, but it isn’t without limitations.

Under extreme conditions, it can carry a dozen people.

This time the number isn’t the problem, but the size is.

The diameter of the Star Gate Lu Heng opened couldn’t match the size of the Sea Beast Seragon, so they could only choose to travel by sea to the Molten Crown.

Aside from the Sea Beast Seragon, Sona also brought a team of Sea Demon Clan priests along.

Judging by this stance, it’s clear that they’re determined to help the Black Iron Dwarves resolve the Flame Demon Crisis.

Two days later.

Lu Heng and Sona rode the Sea Beast Seragon, landing from the West Coast of the Tidal Sea.

Such a massive sea beast coming ashore immediately alerted the Black Iron Dwarves.

Before long, Great Wizard Hogrey flew in from the sky. Seeing acquaintances standing on the beast’s back, he was relieved:

"Welcome, Mr. Lu Heng, and please convey my greetings to Master Gulu."

Lu Heng waved his hand at him, saying, "Please arrange for me, I have invited High Priestess Sona to discuss a solution for the Flame Demon Crisis together. This Sea Beast named Seragon is here to help too, though its size is somewhat imposing, so I need you to inform the King."

"Alright, I’ll go notify His Majesty right away."

Hogrey agreed, then arranged for the Black Iron Dwarf Guard to lead the Sea Beast into the kingdom.

The Sea Beast Seragon’s body length exceeds a hundred meters; such a gigantic sea beast rarely comes ashore.

If it weren’t led by Lu Heng and Sona, a sea beast of this size invading the Black Iron Dwarf Kingdom would certainly result in a battle.

The Black Iron Guard leading at the front kept explaining to the surrounding tribesmen that this is sent by allies to assist the Black Iron Tribe.

Flocks of Black Iron Dwarves followed the sea beast, clamoring discussions arose.

"Such a big sea beast should be as large as the Flame Demon; it will surely defeat the Flame Demon."

To ordinary Black Iron Dwarves, size represents combat power.

Dwarf King Sorreville Copper Furnace received the news and personally came to the gate to greet them, then cleared out a large area for the Sea Beast Seragon to rest.

Sona left a team of Sea Demon Clan priests to watch over the beast, then entered the palace district with Lu Heng to discuss the next steps with the Dwarf King.

Although the Flame Demon Crisis has yet to reach its most critical moment, it remains a Damocles’ sword hanging over the heads of the Black Iron Dwarves, impossible to rest easy without completely eradicating it.

Since Lu Heng’s departure, Sorreville Copper Furnace has constantly sent someone to monitor the situation of the Gros Embers.

Lu Heng proposed a plan to set up a Flame Array to awaken Flame Demon Gross and then settle it in one battle.

Sona cannot stay long in the Black Iron Dwarf Kingdom, so she wishes to resolve this matter quickly and greatly approves of this plan.

Sorreville Copper Furnace was somewhat worried since actively awakening Flame Demon Gross might lead to the tribe’s destruction if unable to handle it.

Lu Heng explained the full plan clearly: Before awakening the Flame Demon, dig a channel to divert the Morri River water to below the city.

After the Flame Demon wakes, Sona will lead the Sea Demon Clan priests to defeat Flame Demon Gross using the Morri River’s water.

With Lu Heng’s support, this battle would be much simpler than the previous Flame Demon Crisis.

After discussing with Great Wizard Hogrey, Sorreville Copper Furnace agreed to this plan.

The Black Iron Dwarves began the work the next day, digging a fifty-kilometer channel to divert the Morri River water to below the Molten Crown.

The Black Iron Dwarves may not excel at other tasks, but they are masters at forging and excavation.

With the entire Black Iron Tribe mobilized, the channel was divided into twenty segments, with all segments starting simultaneously.

In less than seven days, this ten-meter wide channel was successfully completed.

Meanwhile.

After research, Lu Heng and Great Wizard Hogrey set up a Fire Attribute Array below the Molten Crown.

All preparations were in place; as the Morri River water flowed past the Molten Crown, the Array was activated, awakening the Flame Demon.

The flames gathered, condensing in the molten lava beneath the Molten Crown.

The flames continued gathering for three days before a surge of lava erupted from beneath the Molten Crown, shooting towards the sky like a volcanic eruption, casting lava and volcanic ash in all directions.

In an instant, thick smoke billowed above the Molten Crown, obscuring half the sky.

Roar!

A roar seemingly emanating from ancient times reverberated as a massive Flame Demon partially emerged from the lava.

Only half of its body was exposed, rising a hundred meters high, terrifying beyond measure.

Before implementing the plan, Sorreville Copper Furnace had already evacuated the tribesmen from the Molten Crown, leaving only warriors participating in the decisive battle.

With the Flame Demon appearing, Sona led the Sea Demon Clan priests to wield their magic wands and gathered water to form semblances of water dragons to attack the Flame Demon.

The Sea Beast Seragon also sprayed water columns, extinguishing the Flame Demon’s outburst of flames.

Sona, casting spells while observing, called out towards Lu Heng, "Something’s off, the awakened Flame Demon is much stronger than expected."

Lu Heng had also noticed that this awakened Flame Demon was at least twice as large as the one emerging from the Tidal Sea.

Such elemental creatures, with size representing rank.

"There’s Abyssal Aura in the volcanic ash; there must be an Abyss Pollution Source underground." As Lu Heng saw the billowing black smoke from the volcanic eruption, he detected the dense presence of Abyssal Aura.

Sona took a deep breath, continuing her spellcasting, and solemnly said, "The rank of this Flame Demon is approaching Demigod; this isn’t the ocean, the river water amount is limited, winning isn’t as easy as initially thought. Moreover, its flame color has changed, and its energy level continues to rise."

Since awakening, the Flame Demon’s energy level has been skyrocketing, and its flames have gradually shifted from red to black-red.

This clearly signifies it’s absorbing Abyss Energy.

This indicates an Abyss Pollution Source exists underground, supplying energy to the Flame Demon.

Lu Heng drew the Aurora Blade, saying, "Let’s hold it off first; I’ll go down and deal with the Abyss Pollution Source, then handle the Flame Demon."