Chapter 417: Destructive, Diago’s Method, Secret Army (2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

This was the hallmark of the Water Dragon lineage and the source of power.

However, compared to the Coral Lord, who had lived for thousands of years without decline, the lifespan of the Water Dragon lineage was much shorter. Over the course of thousands of years, Dragon King City had experienced more than ten generations of Water Dragon Kings.

The current Water Dragon King, Diago, who ascended by slaying his father and driving out his brother, gently placed his hands on the head of the legion commander and spoke softly.

“Dragon King City does not need deserters, nor does it need soldiers who have already been frightened to the bone.”

In his words, a hint of killing intent had already surfaced.

The legion commander dared not move a muscle and continued to tremble, pleading for mercy.

At this moment, the Giant Turtle Grandmaster, who stood on the side, stepped forward and made a suggestion.

“Your Majesty Diago, I believe we can spare his life for now. After all, the attacking army has suffered heavy losses, and those cowards from the Coral Palace may harbor some ill intentions because of it.

So, keeping him alive can at least serve as a deterrent, a way to make use of this waste.”

Upon hearing this, the legion commander quickly begged, “Yes, Your Majesty, please spare my life, and I will redeem myself with future victories.”

After pondering for a moment, Diago released his grip and reluctantly agreed to the proposal. “Very well, then. Take your legion and continue to the front lines. Do not return until you have annihilated three enemy legions.”

“Be off with you.”

“Yes!”

Hearing these words, the legion commander felt as if he had been granted a reprieve and quickly retreated, leading his legion away.

The Giant Turtle Grandmaster said, “Your Majesty, judging by the current situation, the Coral Palace has likely allied with that human, and they may already be planning an attack on Dragon King City.

Furthermore, even the Second Prince might be involved.”

“No, this time it probably has nothing to do with that fool,” Diago said, sitting back on his throne and stroking his chin. “Andar probably thought he had found a savior after meeting that human and placed all his hopes on him. He might have been manipulated.

Perhaps even the secret treasury that the old fool refused to disclose might have been revealed as a price.

This idiot, he still doesn’t understand how naive and foolish he is.”

The Giant Turtle Grandmaster fell silent. As a member of the long-lived Giant Turtle clan, he had accompanied several generations of Water Dragon Kings and was well aware of the hidden secrets.

In a world where the strong preyed on the weak and deceit was common in the Great Luminescent Sea, Prince Andar’s simple-minded thinking was rarer than pearls the size of heads.

In other words, he was a one-of-a-kind oddball.

On the contrary, Diago, who he now served as an advisor, was ruthless and cunning, possessing the qualities of a conqueror. In just a few years of his rule, Dragon King City had gained an advantage over the Coral Palace, shifting the power balance between the two.

Between Andar and Diago, the latter was undoubtedly more suitable to be the ruler, perhaps capable of achieving the long-held aspirations of the Water Dragon lineage.

“Your Majesty, I believe it is time for Dragon King City to mobilize its soldiers and strengthen its vigilance in preparation for the threat posed by that human and the Coral Palace.

That human will not stop here; he desires more!”

“I am well aware of that. They may think that two legions of ten thousand soldiers represent most of Dragon King City’s forces, but they certainly haven’t considered that I have hidden our true strength.”

Diago’s face revealed a wicked smile. “This is the perfect opportunity to utterly destroy the Coral Palace and unite the Great Luminescent Sea.

As for that human, I will personally deal with him, avenging my foolish brother.”

The Giant Turtle Grandmaster bowed respectfully and said, “May Your Majesty fulfill the long-standing aspirations of Dragon King City.

To unify the Great Luminescent Sea and achieve unprecedented greatness!”

“Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!”

Diago burst into maniacal laughter, envisioning himself ruling the entire ocean with the Coral Lord groveling at his feet.

“Whoosh—”

A loud alarm sounded from outside, somehow reaching the palace.

“Enemy attack!”

“The Coral Palace army is attacking!”

Diago was momentarily surprised, then his face twisted into a sinister grin.

“These pests came so quickly. Well, the sooner I eliminate you all, the sooner I unite.”

“Hidden warriors, reveal yourselves and show the enemy what you’re made of!

Today, I shall make my name known throughout the ocean!”

A large building in Dragon King City suddenly collapsed, raising a cloud of underwater dust. From the dust emerged black-scaled unicorn whales and half-fish men wielding spears.

Black Unicorn Whales, Tier 5, 5-star, 2000 in number.

Silverlight Half-Fish Men, Tier 5, 5-star, 2000 in number.

These two types of troops were the hidden forces that Diago had cultivated over the years since he seized the throne, pouring all available resources into their development.

Their might far exceeded that of the ordinary Dragon King City army. This force of four thousand, working together with perfect harmony, was potent enough to rival several times, if not ten times, the Coral Palace’s army.

The appearance of these two types of troops immediately quelled the anxiety in Dragon King City. Countless citizens fervently cheered for Diago’s name.

Diago’s figure appeared in the sky, and the crystal horns on his head emitted a dazzling radiance, further fueling their excitement.

He was their great ruler, the hallmark of the Water Dragon lineage, and the symbol of Dragon King City!

Looking into the distance, the Coral Palace army had arrived outside the city. Upon seeing these two small but incredibly powerful armies, their expressions turned grim.

When did Dragon King City have such a formidable army?

Coral Lord Sonia also furrowed her brows deeply. When had the current Water Dragon King secretly cultivated such a force?

“Ji Chen… My Lord,” she hesitated for a moment, then changed her address. “This army doesn’t seem easy to deal with…”

“No worries. Leave them to the Crown of the Ocean to handle, and the Coral Palace will be responsible for surrounding and attacking the rest of Dragon King City’s forces,” Ji Chen replied calmly.

Although both of these troops were Tier 5, 5-star units, except for the Tyrant Azure Dragon, no unit in the Crown of the Ocean was of higher rank.

But tier alone didn’t tell the whole story; combat strength depended on coordination, skills, leadership, hero support, and other factors.

Ji Chen had enough confidence in the units of the Crown of the Ocean.

“Herald, take your Naga Legion to deal with those black unicorn whales. Alice and the Soulbound Servant Legion will assist you.”

“Benbo, the half-fish men who are neither human nor fish are entrusted to your Dragon Blood Legion. You will also temporarily control the Knight Legion.”

“Furthermore, the Guardian Legion and the Tyrant Azure Dragon Legion are ready to support you at any time.”

When the heroes heard that they would be fighting, they all became excited and promptly went to fulfill their orders.

When Herald led the Naga units, they received a 300% boost in combat power, despite being two stars lower than the black unicorn whales in tier.

With the assistance of the Soulbound Servant Legion, the Guardian Legion, and the Tyrant Azure Dragon Legion, if they couldn’t win, Ji Chen felt they could go back home and till the fields.

Similarly, when Benbo led the Murlocs, they enjoyed a 125% increase in combat power. The Dragon Blood Murlocs had inherent dragon power, which naturally had a suppressing effect on the half-fish men. Their actual combat strength might even surpass the latter.

With heroes of red-tier legacy and even orange-tier legendary heroes in command, there shouldn’t be any major problems.

Seeing the enemy showing no fear and even daring to actively approach, Diago’s anger flared, and even the crystal horns on his head gleamed with intensity.

“Attack! Take down these worms for me!”

A quick glance showed that the Coral Palace army was already facing off against the other Dragon King City armies, and his secret forces couldn’t be spared for the moment.

Diago decided to take matters into his own hands. To catch a thief, one must catch the leader. In an instant, a red energy-like lightning bolt shot out from his twin horns, crossing several hundred meters in the blink of an eye and heading straight for Ji Chen.

Sonia’s expression changed slightly, and she swiftly moved to create a white shield in front of her, blocking the lightning bolt.

“Sonia, you deal with this long-horned catfish,” Ji Chen said.

It was just what he wanted—to see how strong this Coral Lord really was..