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Chapter 15 - Chapter 15 The fallen Phoeniks and Primordial Princes

Dewi Ningrum Maharani, wandering the foreign continent as a refugee, encounters Adipati Arya Kemuning. Arya reveals his identity as the Prince of the Primordial Kingdom and activates his "Invincible System." He pledges to protect her, beginning their journey from zero as they fend off bounty hunters sent by the Foreign Invaders.

Atop Golden Dragon Mountain, the royal palace of the Land of the Divine Dragon towered, its gleaming golden dome glowing under the rays of the Niskala Divine Light. The fresh air mingled with the scent of nagasari flowers growing in every corner of the palace grounds. Citizens with reddish-bronze skin and tiny dragon scales on their arms moved cheerfully, going about their daily activities in the bustling marketplace.

"Empress Ningrum!" called a small child with a broad smile, raising a hand holding a butterfly pea flower. "This is for you!"

Dewi Ningrum Puteri halted in her steps, her silver-white kebaya flowing gently. Her beautiful face, with crescent-shaped eyebrows and silver-blue eyes, radiated tenderness. She bowed graciously, accepting the flower. "Thank you, Raden Jaya. May this day be full of happiness for you."

At that moment, the sound of the emergency bell rang loudly, shaking the entire kingdom. Dark clouds suddenly covered the sky, replacing the warm light with pitch-black darkness. A large shadow with soaring black wings passed overhead—the army of the Sky Demon Race had arrived.

Inside the palace's conference room, the Divine Dragon Emperor Permana sat on a dragon throne made of gemstone. His imposing figure, adorned with golden scales on his shoulders, betrayed his advanced age, but his eyes were still sharp as lightning. "I have foreseen this," he said in a deep voice. "Sena Bumi Hitam and his army will not stand idly by as we see our prosperity."

The Dragon Warlord, Raden Satria, stamped his foot heavily. "We are ready for battle, Your Majesty! The Dragon-Tiger martial arts we have learned will destroy the enemy!"

Suddenly, the western palace wall collapsed. A man with a womanly face, dressed in dark purple robes, appeared, accompanied by a tall woman with snow-white hair and a poisoned spear.

"Shi Inara!" Emperor Permana exclaimed angrily. "Shameless Sky Demon Emperor! What are you trying to do by invading the domain of the Niskala Gods?"

Shi Inara smiled coldly. "The rule of Light is outdated, Permana. We will unite the nine realms under the shadow of darkness. And the power of the One Divine Dragon will be ours!"

Without further ado, Shi Yui shot forward with incredible speed. His spear movements were like a striking snake—a Black Claw Demon martial art known for its cruelty and unforgiving nature. Raden Satria immediately blocked him, wielding his dragon spear with powerful, controlled movements. The two weapons collided with a loud bang, sending sparks flying.

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Demon Race army charged into the city. The people of the Land of the Divine Dragon, trained in the martial arts of the Heavenly Dragon and the Land Dragon, immediately fought back, but the enemy force was far greater than expected. Many buildings were destroyed, and the sound of screams and screams filled the air.

Dewi Ningrum watched the chaos from the palace balcony. Her heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife, yet she felt a warm power flowing from within her—a power passed down from the Divine Dragon Emperor Permana Esa Tunggal, the first ancestor of their kingdom. She felt a tremor in her palm, and a silvery light began to appear around her body.

"My child," Emperor Permana called out, approaching her. "The time has come. The power of the Dragon of Light can only be activated by someone with a pure and strong heart. You must learn to master it properly through the Dragon of Light martial arts—arts known only to the direct descendants of our ancestors."

Before Ningrum could answer, Shi Inara dashed toward them. Her right hand emitted dark energy that formed sharp claws. "That power will be mine!"

Emperor Permana immediately blocked her, emitting golden light energy. The two forces collided, creating a shockwave that knocked over several surrounding guards. "Go, Ningrum!" he shouted as he fought. "Seek Master Semar Naga in the Hidden Village of Black Dragon Mountain! He can teach you the martial arts you need!"

With a heart full of grief, Ningrum obeyed her father's orders. She fled through a secret passage behind the palace, while the sounds of battle grew distant behind her. In her heart, she vowed to master the power of the Dragon of Light and restore happiness to her homeland.

Dewi Ningrum, daughter of the Divine Dragon Emperor Permana, was the first Divine Dragon Emperor of the Divine Dragon Land.

The Divine Dragon Land was one of the nine Regions under the Primordial Light Divine Emperor's rule.

Currently the Divine Dragon Land was in a dire situation.

The attack of the Sky Demon Race, led by the Demon King Sena.

The Permana rules the Land of the Divine Dragon with full love and justice.

All the people of the Kingdom became happy.

But

This situation did not last long, as the Black Earth Sena attacked the Divine Dragon Kingdom of Permana.

Permana sensed a threat that would destroy her country's glory.

The woman, Ningrum Maharani, fled alone after her kingdom was destroyed by the Demon Emperor Shi Inara and his consort, Shi Yui.

On her journey, she encountered the Crown Prince of the Great Primordial Empire who was hunting in the forbidden forest near Mount Gede.

After walking for three days through the wilderness filled with magical creatures, Dewi Ningrum finally discovered the Hidden Village of Black Dragon Mountain. The village was situated in a valley surrounded by high cliffs with majestic dragon head carvings. The people of this village had distinctive silver scales on their faces and moved with incredible speed.

"Someone has come from the royal palace," a deep voice rang out from behind her. Ningrum turned and saw an old man with long white hair and a beard that flowed down to his chest. His attire was simple, but the aura of power radiating from his body was powerful. "I am Guru Semar Naga. Emperor Permana sent me a message before the enemy arrived."

"Your Excellency," Ningrum said with a respectful bow. "I wish to learn the Light Dragon martial art to defeat the Sky Demon Race and save my kingdom."

Master Semar nodded slowly. "The Light Dragon martial art is not an easy art. It's not just about physical strength, but also about harmony between body, mind, and spirit. Every movement is derived from the movements of a dragon—agile like a dragon's tail, strong like a dragon's head, and swift like lightning that comes from a dragon's mouth."

From that day on, Ningrum's rigorous training began. Every morning before sunrise, she woke to meditate by the crystal river—a practice to calm her mind and sense the flow of universal energy. Master Semar taught her four basic Light Dragon martial art movements:

Basic Light Dragon Martial Art Movements

1. Dragon Pose Awakening from Sleep: The initial movement activates the energy within the body. The body bends forward like a dragon just waking, then flexes upward with arms raised high, drawing in light energy from the sky.

2. Rotating Dragon Tail Movement: A movement to confront enemies from all directions. The body spins rapidly, legs darting in all directions like a dragon's tail lashing out. Each kick has enough power to shatter a boulder.

3. Dragon Head Strike: The main attack uses the hands to form a dragon's head. The movement is fast and precise, aiming for the enemy's weak point with power originating from within the abdomen.

4. Dragon Light Shield: A defense created by gathering light energy around the body, forming a shield that is resistant to attacks from dark energy.

However, Ningrum initially struggled to control the power within her. When attempting the Spinning Dragon Tail Move, she was too hasty and caused the energy to flow out of control, destroying several surrounding plants.

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