As the earth completely shattered, the Golden Descendantss also reacted. They had actually been standing on this Super Danger Beast's nose?
If not for Her Majesty the Empress and the Daughter of the Sea sensing the danger and pushing them away before this giant beast broke through the ground, they would all have perished in the dragon's maw.
"Truly a colossal creature. Just its head alone is hundreds of meters. I'm afraid its entire body might even be larger than the Imperial Capital of the Empire?"
Watching the dragon slowly rise before them, even Cerydra and Hysilens showed expressions of awe.
A monster of such immense size, even though she had seen it countless times in games in her past life, still couldn't compare to the visceral shock of experiencing it firsthand now.
Regardless of the opponent's actual strength, just the visual oppression was enough to make enemies with weak willpower think of giving up.
"However, it's a pity. This time you've met me. Prepare yourself!"
While many were stunned, Cerydra not only showed no fear but instead excitedly curled the corner of her mouth.
Facing Cerydra's provocation, the dragon did not respond. Instead, it focused all its attention on that woman...
Hysilens!
Cerydra noticed something unusual. Why had the dragon been lying dormant in the snowy mountains all along, only appearing after the Golden Descendantss arrived?
Perhaps it was precisely because of Hysilens?
"Daughter of the Sea, since this dragon is so fixated on you, it's up to you to draw its attention!"
Hysilens understood implicitly. The shock brought by this giant beast was too great. Many of the newly created Golden Descendantss hadn't even regained their composure and couldn't form an effective offensive force.
To ensure the safety of these Golden Descendantss and also to buy Cerydra more time to observe its weaknesses, the Daughter of the Sea temporarily took on the task of attracting its attention.
It must be said, this task was somewhat difficult.
The reason Cerydra could create so many Golden Descendantss in a short time relied on her own Golden Blood and the Authority of Law.
So much blood and power was also a significant drain for Cerydra, not easy to replenish.
Therefore, in this subjugation battle, they would have to rely more on Hysilens and Esdeath. Cerydra would play more of a supporting role.
Just as Cerydra wanted to think further, a sudden change occurred.
The shadow beneath their feet was instantly covered in darkness, and a strong smell of fish and blood came from above!
Without a doubt, the earth dragon had opened its bloody maw, intending to swallow the earth and all the humans on it.
"Heh! Since it doesn't plan to give us time, then let the battle begin!"
"My warriors, advance!"
Like a chess player directing pieces, as Cerydra pointed her scepter at the dragon directly ahead, the Golden Descendantss finally reacted. This was a battlefield, not a time for hesitation.
So what if it's a dragon several thousand meters long?
They had already dedicated everything to Lord Cerydra. They didn't even fear death, let alone a dragon?
Therefore, even though many still harbored some fear in their hearts, they still wanted to exert their strength to help Her Majesty the Empress clear all obstacles.
As the dragon's bloody maw was about to reach the Golden Descendantss, someone used their power at that moment. Countless ice spikes extended from the ground, propping up the dragon's lower jaw, forcing a 'mouth shut.'
And precisely at the moment the dragon closed its mouth, the attacks from the Golden Descendantss officially arrived...
A Golden Descendants gripping a sharp greatsword used his unparalleled strength to forcefully cut a wound on the dragon's face.
A Golden Descendants manipulating a hurricane used the whirlwind in his hands to transport various warriors to suitable attack points.
A Golden Descendants holding a firearm had long aimed his weapon at the dragon's pupil. Perhaps its skin is hard, but the pupil might not be, right?
Behind these people, there were Golden Descendantss with white light emanating from their hands, continuously healing the injured, allowing those warriors to return to the battlefield at the fastest speed.
This was the Golden Descendantss created by Cerydra. After training, each could play a role on the battlefield, effectively striking the enemy, and they even connected the opening created by Esdeath to inflict sustained damage.
However, this dragon seemed much stronger than they imagined?
Cerydra narrowed her eyes slightly. Before the operation began, she had also read materials about Danger Beasts in the Northern Country's library.
Large-sized Danger Beasts, especially those with dragon-like appearances, generally possessed powerful defense and recovery abilities. This was their natural talent.
The dragon before them was no exception. The Golden Descendantss had to expend great effort to inflict wounds on it. But such openings didn't last; they slowly healed at a visible rate.
Even when Cerydra had a Golden Descendants throw a bomb into the dragon's wound, it couldn't stop the dragon from recovering... Subduing such a monster seemed much more difficult than imagined?
Although most physical attacks could take effect, they couldn't inflict fatal wounds, nor could they render the opponent unable to resist.
The situation could be said to be extremely dire!
Although this dragon hadn't shown attacks beyond physical means like swiping its claws, the Golden Descendantss similarly couldn't inflict effective damage on it.
If things continued like this, the Golden Descendantss would surely exhaust their stamina first, unable to continue the fight.
Eight hundred Golden Descendantss, and a dragon that might not be subdueable... which was more important? Cerydra seemed to have an answer.
On the other side.
Hysilens continuously moved across the dragon's body, simultaneously releasing her presence to attract its attention.
The dragon indeed fell for it, or perhaps it simply didn't care about the Golden Descendantss' attacks. From start to finish, it kept its eyes on Hysilens, wanting to swallow the beautiful girl.
Why was that?
Does it like me that much?
Or... does it like my power?
The moment this thought appeared in her mind, Hysilens paused entirely, then immediately changed her movement direction.
She planned to conduct a test, to see how the dragon would react, to see if it was truly as absurd as she thought...
Thus, a water sphere containing part of the Ocean's Authority appeared in Hysilens's hand. The next second, it struck the magma flowing from the dragon's body.
After a plume of white smoke rose, the dragon's face indeed revealed a comfortable expression.
In other words, Hysilens, who should have been the main attacker, couldn't use water-based power against this dragon, because this power would only make it more comfortable...
Could such a method be used to subdue the dragon?
The moment this thought just formed, Hysilens saw the dragon change direction, looking back at the attacking Golden Descendantss, its eyes revealing a trace of brutality.
That expression looked just like a big boss disturbed during a massage, ready to make the other party pay dearly...
Not good!
This can't go on!
Seeing the dragon regain its intent to attack, both Hysilens and Cerydra realized this monster was not something they could subdue, at least not now.
Cerydra had paid a great price to create the Golden Descendantss.
Hysilens couldn't use water-based power on the dragon, as it would only heal it.
Neither could use their most powerful strength, so the outcome they envisioned was impossible...
No, not necessarily?
Cerydra looked at the group of Golden Descendantss beside her, a complex light gradually flashing in her eyes.
Should she sacrifice these Golden Descendantss to achieve her goal, just like completing the Trial of Law in the original work, directly sacrificing five hundred people?
If she could do it, her 'acting' would surely improve, right? But if she sacrificed her subordinates, would anyone still be willing to serve under Cerydra in the future?
Both options had benefits, but also drawbacks. Cerydra had to weigh them, had to choose one of the two.
But at this moment, Esdeath's voice suddenly sounded by her ear...
"Lord Cerydra, I will use my life to hold it back. I implore you to accomplish the 'Conquest'!"
The sudden words made Cerydra freeze for a second, then the corner of her mouth gradually lifted.
"Really, you people... only this time!"
I am already the Demigod of Law. Why must I undergo the Trial of Law again?
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