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After regaining his senses, his gaze towards Cao Han's retreating figure became even more intense.
Passing through the sea of snakes and continuing deeper into the Arctic Circle, the two officially entered the blizzard's range, which also meant stepping into the effective attack range of Leviathan, the king of the ocean and water.
No one could guarantee that Leviathan wouldn't suddenly break through the ice and attack them, so the two of them moved slowly and needed to stay focused on preventing any possible attacks.
At times like this, it doesn't matter whether you have a local guide or not.
In fact, this astonishing blizzard caused by Leviathan stirring up the elements is the best indicator; the closer one is to the center, the closer one is to the destination.
Leviathan, the king of the ocean and water!
"Can it hold out?"
"..."
Fingal, braving the daunting storm, dared not open his mouth easily. In response to Cao Han's concern, he could only give him a thumbs up.
Maintaining the power of words requires physical energy, and he is not a physical monster like Cao Han. He had already deactivated the power of the Bronze Throne the moment he crossed the sea of snakes.
Chapter 192 The Wet Nurse Team Arrives
Legend has it that in that era of "dual rule by two kings".
Even the four most unruly monarchs had to lower their proud heads and restrain the tyranny and ambition in their blood.
Until the "White Emperor," one of the two pillars of the dragon race, launched the largest civil war in the history of the dragon race, which was also the most tragic rebellion.
The gods are plunged into twilight!
The "Black Emperor" still sits high on the throne of the world. All the dragons who participated in the rebellion were massacred, and even the "White Emperor," who was the leader of the rebellion, was completely nailed to a bronze pillar in the far north.
If nothing unexpected happens.
Even when Cao Han looked up at the top of his lungs, he still couldn't see the whole massive, mottled bronze pillar in front of him. This was the pillar that, according to historical records, nailed the White King to the ground.
Both the last White King and the newly crowned "White King" died at his hands.
The only thing visible on the bronze pillar is the inscription depicting historical scenes of the Black King suppressing the rebellion and nailing the White King to the ground.
Pure-blooded dragons are fond of erecting bronze pillars to celebrate and record their glory. Fortunately, this hobby allows humans to glimpse more of the dragon race's unknown history and secrets.
"Boss, do you really think this is something that we humans can defeat?"
Fingel could imagine how terrifying the White King, who was nailed to it, must have been just by looking at the enormous and magnificent bronze pillar. What about the Black King who could nail the White King?
"What nonsense!"
Cao Han retorted without any politeness, "If it's truly impossible to defeat, then how did the high and mighty Black King fall?"
When facing a formidable enemy, it is a grave mistake to be cowardly before even engaging in battle!
Fingel's momentary reflection was fleeting; he quickly rallied and returned to the exploration work.
Besides the towering bronze pillars, there are also a considerable number of ruins and remains of the dilapidated Bronze City nearby.
Understanding that period of history allows us to roughly draw conclusions...
If we consider the bronze pillar as the "prison" where the White King was imprisoned, then the bronze city built around the bronze pillar must have been the place where the "jailers" guarding the White King lived.
The two could still see traces of human activity from time to time, which they guessed were left by the archaeological team when they explored the area.
As it turns out, this was a completely dilapidated and abandoned bronze city. Even though it may have been created by the Dragon King, there was nothing to be gained except for the bronze elements that had been killed.
Just as Cao Han was pondering how to find the traces of Leviathan, the king of the ocean and water, he suddenly turned around warily. In the blurry vision obscured by the swirling snow, a figure was gradually approaching them from about several hundred meters away.
From a biological perspective, their strength is considerable.
Noticing Cao Han's movement, Fingel, who had been on high alert, immediately gripped the hilt of his knife and stared wide-eyed in the same direction.
The newcomer was a tall figure who seemed to have legs that stretched out from the neck down. His white fur gave the illusion that he was about to blend into his surroundings. What was most eye-catching were the two short knives that were tucked into his waistband.
Judging from his demeanor, he doesn't look like an ordinary person at all.
The newcomer wore a warm smile as if meeting an old acquaintance, and even waved to the two from afar.
"Boss, do you think I'm hallucinating from being frozen in this godforsaken place? How could there be a long-legged supermodel in the far north?"
Fingel seemed to be talking to himself, but subtle changes in his body movements revealed that he was constantly on guard.
He hasn't forgotten!
Before setting off, the "Prince" ID intentionally leaked information on the Hunter forum.
Even an ordinary pure-blooded dragon can be considered a treasure trove, let alone the legendary four monarch-level dragon kings.
The principle that wealth can move people's hearts is something even a three-year-old child can understand.
The more outstanding a person is, the less willing they are to be ordinary. There are many self-important mixed-race individuals who want to break free from the shackles of their dragon bloodline... and go even further!
The existence of the Beowulf family, in particular, further illustrates a point: dragon blood can be devoured, provided one can resist the temptation and not fall into the form of a Deadpool.
"It's not a hallucination."
Cao Han said calmly.
To be fair, the appearance of Shude Mai did relieve his immediate crisis.
The boss behind the other party is the guy who said, "On the day I return to the world, all the traitors shall die!" You can imagine how much he hates the four monarchs.
Furthermore, Mai Shude's appearance at this time is definitely not without reason.
"Long time no see~~~"
To ease the tension, Mai Shude started by greeting everyone in a friendly manner.
Unfortunately, Cao Han, who knew his background well, didn't buy it and said seriously, "It hasn't been long. It's been less than a month since we last met in Japan."
"Pfft-"
Mai Shude tried her best to keep it in check, but Su Enxi, who had overheard the entire conversation, burst out laughing. "Is this guy some kind of titanium alloy straight man?"
The first lesson for a professional ninja: You must be able to endure!
She vowed that once this arduous mission was over and she returned, she would definitely get her revenge, and... she would just steal all the potato chips from the potato chip store.
Fingel scrutinized the suddenly appearing Mai Shude from head to toe, a hint of suspicion in his eyes. He had a strange sense of familiarity with her, but he couldn't quite place her.
Have we met before?
"No," Mai Shude resolutely denied.
"Really not?"
"Your way of flirting with girls is a bit outdated and old-fashioned~"
Upon hearing this, Fingel stopped dwelling on it, mainly because the circumstances and time did not allow it.
Before getting down to business, Cao Han removed the earpiece from his cochlea that connected him to the command and control center and turned it off without hesitation.
Although normal technological means had already become ineffective when the two crossed the sea of snakes and officially stepped into the elemental chaos of the blizzard, the relationship between Shude Mai and Su Enxi could only be classified as abnormal.
It's better to be safe than sorry; this is just to be cautious.
Cao Han still hoped that some secrets would remain undiscovered by the academy for the time being, such as the existence of the nanny group and the "little devil" Lu Mingze behind them.
Fingel, standing to the side, understood Cao Han's intentions immediately after a brief eye contact, and followed suit by removing the earpiece from his cochlea to turn it off.
"Tell me, what is your purpose in being here?"
"I……"
Cao Han's indifferent gaze fell upon her, yet it made Jiu Demai feel uneasy, as if her whole being was being seen through. She swallowed and continued speaking.
"I was also tricked by an unscrupulous boss. If I had to pinpoint my purpose... it would be to observe! To observe the battle between you, Mighty Man, and the Dragon King."
"oh!?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Han couldn't help but let a subtle smile appear on his lips. "Your boss is quite resourceful. I haven't even identified the opponent yet, but he already knows it's the Dragon King."
Mai Shude's smile froze instantly.
Chapter 193 The Necessary Medium
"Brain, use your brain now!!!"
Jiude Mai felt a little regretful for being misled by Su Enxi into reading so many novels and being influenced by the stereotypical images of brutes in them.
Despite the boy's seemingly reckless behavior most of the time, he simply believes he has enough strength to easily handle anything.
She hadn't forgotten that the other party was actually a giant dragon capable of fighting the White King in close combat.
"Do you know why you can't find Leviathan even when you're near the center of the elemental turbulence?"
Cao Han naturally saw through Shude Mai's awkward way of changing the subject, but he didn't mind. Instead, he showed an interested expression and waited for what was to come.
"Isn't Leviathan under the ice?"
Fingel blurted out his name.
His thinking is not without reason; he deduced the answer based on his own experiences.
Of course, unlike the Greenland ice sea incident of that year, they are currently in a different location.
Mai Shude's head-shaking gesture was the best answer: "Or let me ask you a different question: How much do you know about Leviathan, the king of the ocean and water?"
Do you know how this huge creature managed to survive Ragnarok and still be alive today?
Such matters involving the secrets of the dragon race were something that neither of them could possibly know.
Mai Shude, who had no intention of getting answers from the two of them, continued to explain, almost as if she were "throwing herself into a trap":
"Just like humans are unique individuals with different personalities, so too are dragons."
Leviathan was the only peacemaker among the four monarchs; in modern terms, he was a complete shut-in who only liked to stay within his own little territory.
Similarly, every time this guy shows up and causes a commotion, it means that he has a reason to do so!
As for the specific reason this time...
At the end, Mai Shude suddenly made a "bear spreading its hands" gesture.
"I don't know either, hey hey hey... I know you're all in a hurry, but don't rush. What I'm trying to tell you is that to find Leviathan, we have to enter its Nibelungen."
Nibelungen!?