Chapter 705: Chapter 703: Piercing through the Door to a Different World Chapter 705: Chapter 703: Piercing through the Door to a Different World The Shadowflame Dragon had ascended to a Flame Ancient Giant Dragon, and its battle methods had changed accordingly. During the following time, Russell worked on adapting to these new ways of combat.

Having mastered the Flame Rules, the Flame Ancient Giant Dragon could now transform at will.

Thus, its combat methods shifted towards a human-dragon fusion. After Rule Forging, Russell too could transform into a Flame Giant. Moreover, he could transform into anything he desired, with no size limitations—total freedom.

However, after a long period of adjustment, Russell still preferred the human form.

Only in human form, wielding the Burning Sword, could he unleash his full combat potential, especially with the super-secret technique level of swordsmanship.

Combined with the Flame Rules that could scorch all matter and energy, once the Flame Sword was deployed, it could devastate the heavens and earth.

Time flew, and August arrived.

In a mountain range within the Pyro Lykin Kingdom of the Dragon Sleep Continent, the experimental center for the inter-dimensional gate of the Great Scholar Roundtable Association was situated in this place.

Huge magic arrays were set up in the valley, with similar arrays spread out over several connected valleys. Flying Dragon Knights went back and forth, and even Dragon Knights took part in arranging the magic arrays.

“Has the inter-dimensional gate not been breached yet?” Russell came to inspect and was very dissatisfied with the progress of the Great Scholar Roundtable Association, “The Eternal Seven Elders have completely thawed and could launch a total attack on Dragon Star at any moment.”

“Your Majesty Russell, it won’t be long, we are close to grasping the operational principles of the inter-dimensional gate’s magic array!” a Grand Scholar responded.

“How much longer exactly?”

“Well… we can’t guarantee. Perhaps in three to five days, or it might take several months.”

Hearing this, Russell shook his head and left the experimental center without saying anything more. He could no longer count on these Grand Scholars.

“It’s also my fault for overestimating these Grand Scholars. Although they are some of the smartest people on the Dragon Sleep Continent, they don’t possess strong power themselves and don’t have a deep understanding of magic power. To have them delve into the magic research is too burdensome.”

And the Dragon Knights, who possessed supreme power, were even more clueless about scholarly research. They could still cooperate in studies, but to take the initiative in research was out of the question.

Russell returned to the Amber Council.

He summoned all the council members for a comprehensive meeting, “If we calculate the time, the thawing of the Eternal Seven Elders is complete—that means that there are now ten Frost Titans on the Eternal Frost Star, and there might be new Frost Titans being born.”

“So, are you saying we’re to face the full might of Frost Star?”

“Exactly. In the past months, Frost Star has been contracting its forces, and even its illusions are seldom seen. It’s clear that Frost Star is accumulating power, preparing to unleash a massive war to resolve our conflict once and for all.”

“But we too are accumulating power!” Duke Elden Cyclowall of the Duke Rose lineage, excitedly said, “Under the Shadowflame Crown’s ascension, all the dragons’ powers have been enhanced, and moreover, bipedal flying dragons have begun ascending to Two-legged Illusion Dragons!”

“Yes, my realm has had a bipedal flying dragon ascend, and my strength has now doubled!” Marquis Cambiño of Mountain Fire followed.

The emergence of the Flame Ancient Giant Dragon, compared to the birth of the Ancient Dragons of Dreams, Vengeance, and Freedom, brought the most tangible change.

It caused the whole of the Dragon Sleep Continent to warm up, significantly enlarging the area of the Volcanic Oasis, and led to an enhancement of the power of all dragons.

Moreover, it broke the constraints of the dragon breath of bipedal flying dragons, further enabling the power feedback of giant dragons.

In effect, the appearance of the Flame Ancient Giant Dragon led to a comprehensive ascension of ninety giant dragons—a massive power enhancement.

“Prepare for all-out combat. Additionally, do not cease the search for clues to the Ancient Dragons.”

“Your Majesty Russell is absolutely correct!”

“Furthermore, visit the experimental center more often and cooperate with the Great Scholar Roundtable Association, aiming to breach the inter-dimensional gate as soon as possible,” Russell said. “Rather than passively defending in constant unease, it’s better to take the initiative!”

“Indeed, take the initiative!”

After the meeting concluded, the entire Dragon Sleep Continent immediately entered a state of full war readiness, awaiting the invasion of the Eternal Frost Star.

However, this wait turned into a month.

The Shattered Frost Star made no significant moves, only tirelessly tearing at Dragon Star, causing it to gradually fracture and split. The once minor fissures expanded relentlessly, as if several oceans were being torn open on the surface of Dragon Sleep Continent.

The Eternal Frost Star also remained inactive, hidden behind the Shattered Sea, its intentions and conspiracies unknown.

Late September.

The Great Scholar Roundtable Association’s Experimental Center finally brought good news; after relentless round-the-clock collaborations between the grand scholars and the dragon knights, they deciphered the structure of the magic array for the portal to another world.

Then, by reverse engineering, they found a portal that could traverse between Dragon Star and Frost Star.

“Your Majesty Russell, the distance between the two planets is still infinitely vast, but in the dimension of magic power, they have come to align… Thus, after breaching the magic power, a temporary corridor can be opened!”

The grand scholars at the Experimental Center explained in detail to Russell how to penetrate the portal to another world.

By using a magic array to lock onto the magic power dimension, and then breaching the magic power, a temporary gate that allows free crossing can be opened.

“We have not failed to live up to the expectations!” the Chief Grand Scholar said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Ever since their last inspection, when Russell departed disappointed, all the grand scholars at the Experimental Center had been deeply inspired, and then fiercely dedicated themselves to incessant study of the magic array, achieving breakthrough today.

“Excellent, you are heroes of all mankind,” Russell praised generously.

With the portal to another world opened, what followed was simple: The war between two worlds required no high-end tactics, just a brutal head-to-head clash.

Humans and giant trolls.

One must be eradicated to create a new world.

…

“Maintain the original structure, with the First Dragon Team led by Duke Elden, the Second Dragon Team led by Marquis Cambiño, and the Third Dragon Team led by King Debuloye…” Russell was explaining the battle plan.

Penetrate the portal to another world and land on Shattered Frost Star.

Then descend into Shattered Sea and launch an attack on Eternal Frost Star.

This was the combat plan, and Russell continued, “The Eternal Frost Star is definitely brewing a scheme; we must strike quickly and decisively, forcing the Eternal Frost Star into a decisive battle before their plot unfolds… which means we don’t have much time to adapt.”

“Even though we must be swift, the Eternal Frost Star is the lair of the Giant Troll Clan, and we cannot rush in recklessly,” a king stated.

“I will lead the vanguard,” Russell declared, not shirking duty, “I have Dream Tapir Tepp; it can help me gather intelligence. If the cause is hopeless, I will immediately lead everyone out of Eternal Frost Star and consider a longer-term plan.”

A Grand Duke sighed, “Ah, if only we could launch our attack before the Eternal Seven Elders have fully thawed, our odds of success would be greater.”

Another Grand Duke on the side rolled his eyes, “Enough with the what-ifs at this point.”

“The primary objective of this surprise attack, of course, is to seek a decisive battle with the giant trolls, and ideally, to utterly smash the Eternal Frost Star before proceeding to gradually clean up the Shattered Frost Star. Secondly, we also need to ascertain what scheming the Eternal Frost Star is preparing.”

Russell interrupted the discussion, decisively saying, “I’ve said it before, the tide of attack and defense has changed, we are now putting pressure on Frost Star… Even if the assault fails, we can retreat and then wait for industrialization to slowly increase our strength!”

“Indeed, not only can we wait for industrialization, but we can also harness Origin Power… Frost Star’s Origin Power is already depleted, while our Dragon Star’s Origin Power is still an immense ocean!”

The meeting affirmed the approaching surprise attack.

Russell glanced around at everyone, declaring solemnly, “Then, let it be set on October first—three Dragon Teams will assemble and breach the portal to another world!”