Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 798 Monsters' horde

Despite the challenging and altered environment that greeted Rain, it offered him a crucial realization. The landscape covered in an unending blanket of snow hinted at a significant possibility: the dragons hadn't engaged in frequent conflicts with humans.

This realization brought a sense of relief to Rain as he considered the increased likelihood of people surviving in such circumstances. Amidst the turmoil, this understanding provided a glimmer of hope, suggesting the potential for lives spared from the ravages of intense conflicts between dragons and humanity. His family and friends were still out there...

"I can't recognize the land, so I probably won't find the port town," Rain rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Still, I don't have any other option."

Rain's proficiency in wielding his earth magic abilities extended beyond the mere summoning of raw materials. His power allowed him to mold and shape precious metals like gold and silver, crafting them into a protective armor set with unparalleled precision, thanks to that, he had an easy way to hide his dragon slayer.

By bypassing conventional forging methods, Rain could instantly create intricate designs and shapes tailored to his needs. This unique skill granted him an exceptional advantage, as he could swiftly fashion armor with the desired properties without the constraints of traditional metalworking techniques.@@@@

Still, he didn't want to use his mana all that much and risk being found. At the same time, it wasn't that comfortable... only to wear armor. Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire

In the end, Rain decided to land and then dig on the frozen snow until he reached the ground. After he did that, he used a bit of his magic to check if he could find his tunnels... the final layer of ice was a mix of snow and dust... thanks to the impact of the meteor, even more dust spread around in the territory.

It didn't take long for that to happen and Rain was certain that he didn't leave traces behind because the snow was pretty rich in mana, so it also worked to muffle the traces of his his own mana.

As Rain witnessed the tumultuous sight above, he couldn't help but feel a mix of shock and intrigue. The scene unfolded like a surreal display of nature's creativity gone awry. Towering ice wolves snarled and lunged at each other, their frosty breath hanging in the air, while horned ice horses galloped wildly amidst the chaos.

Amidst the melee, colossal figures reminiscent of massive white tigers prowled and fought, adding a weird element to the already perplexing spectacle. It was as if the very fabric of reality had woven together an assortment of imposing creatures, Rain blinked several times in surprise when he realized that the white tigers and were actually giant cats.

"Shit... the dungeons are still working, it seems," Rain thought and then sighed.

The dungeons, despite the cataclysmic event caused by the meteor's impact, continued to function, albeit in an altered capacity. The sheer devastation left in the meteor's fall decimated numerous creatures, yet those who survived found themselves drawn to the dungeons.

Over time, these resilient survivors morphed into dungeon monsters, significantly empowered and altered by the dungeons' influence. Their strength increased manifold, their numbers escalating exponentially, creating an overwhelming population that now roamed and thrived within the country's confines.

The dungeons had become a breeding ground, birthing formidable creatures far beyond their original capabilities.

"As if we didn't have enough worries as it is..." Rain thought and then sighed.

The dragons apparently left the monsters behind... they probably let them live and multiply like cattle... they didn't have to breed and raise them, after all. Time and distance weren't also a problem to them, so now, they were treating the whole world as their farm... that is, Rain wasn't certain regarding the demi-humans.

In any case, Rain returned to the tunnel and leave the monsters alone for now... his plan to fight the dragons and the dragon god again wasn't complete, after all, so he couldn't start fight all of a sudden... that was for the best.