Chapter 554: Flame Domain and Extreme Cold Domain

Luoning opened his Attribute Panel on the way back.

The towns occupied by Kalada and the others on Screaming Island provided Luoning with a population of over 300,000, with the central city, Blue Sea City, alone reaching a population of over 190,000.

After just receiving the census results for Blue Sea City, the requirement for the "Gongchengluedi" achievement—seven large cities with populations over 100,000—had been met.

With this, he received a one-time reward of 20,000 Attribute Points and 40,000 Energy Essence; combined with his accumulation over the past four-plus months, he now had 23,220 Attribute Points and 42,650 Energy Essence.

Luoning glanced at the updated content for "Gongchengluedi" on the achievement panel.

The next tier, which is also the final tier for this achievement, requires Luoning to possess a megacity with a population exceeding 500,000, granting a reward of 50,000 Attribute Points and 100,000 Energy Essence.

"That's quite a reward!"

Looking at the 100,000 Energy Essence, Luoning calculated that this would be almost enough to promote Frostfire Wing Carlos to the Legendary level, right?

After Carlos becomes a Legendary-level creature, it will no longer block out the sky as it does now; at that time, it will be able to control the size of its body.

It won't be the case then that it can only show up during the first wave of a siege because of its massive size.

With a smaller size, it won't crush a group of friendly troops upon landing, and there will be many more opportunities for it to enter the fray.

"A city population of 500,000—that is indeed a huge challenge!"

Feeding 500,000 people is not a problem, but gathering 500,000 people to live in one city involves every aspect of life.

"The issue of firewood should be resolved once coal production increases."

"The transport of grain and the supply of vegetables can be handled by places like Swamp Town once the Railway is set up."

"The most critical thing is the construction of city facilities and the provision of jobs."

Wubei City has already utilized the new ideas provided by Luoning and Suofeiya in terms of zoning, drainage, building structure, and the design of the drainage system, giving it the foundation to become a megacity.

However, there is still a shortage in terms of job positions.

Luoning cannot have all 500,000 people farming, and there isn't that much land outside for them to farm anyway.

Aside from farming, even if Wubei City has many wealthy people, bringing in a large number of service-oriented jobs like Servants and Stewards, it still cannot meet the demand for jobs for 500,000 people.

Therefore, it is still necessary to develop more industries and create more employment opportunities.

"Now that the textile factory in Sanfang Town is initially established, part of the clothing industry can be moved to Wubei City in the future. Additionally, civil engineering, catering, entertainment, primary processing of medicinal herbs, spices, jewelry processing, etc., can all be considered."

Luoning couldn't help but think of Earth, where cities with even a little scale could have populations exceeding a million, not to mention provincial capitals nearing the ten-million level.

But here, building a city with a population of 500,000 is a difficult task for him.

"Now that Wubei City's population exceeds 100,000, we can only build while expanding recruitment."

Achieving this milestone will likely take quite some time.

Luoning shifted his gaze to the remaining two achievements: Famous Throughout the World and King of Slaughter.

"Becoming a king and slaying a Legendary—these are not things that can be accomplished overnight."

He spent all his Attribute Points, raising his Legendary Archmage level progress to (40077/60000), leaving him 19,923 points short of breaking through to become a Sage.

Based on the current gain of 695 Attribute Points per month, he would become a Sage in about two and a half years.

"Two and a half years, huh..."

This time is not long; with the current strategy of expanding while governing and resting, two and a half years from now will likely be just the right time to push toward Dragon City.

Luoning is not in a hurry; he can use this time to properly improve the soft power and technological level of his territory.

"Carlos," Luoning called out.

Carlos slowed down, "Does Master have any instructions?"

"Good news!"

Luoning smiled and used all the Energy Essence on the dragon. In an instant, the water and fire elements in the high sky formed a massive vortex, merging into the dragon's body like a whale drinking water.

Carlos's body size expanded and expanded further.

"This is?"

Aierlong was shocked by this intense display of power. Combining the changes in the dragon's size and aura, he knew it must be the Lord enhancing its strength.

"The growth of a dragon is slow. Without the protection of the dragon clan, the risks for a single small dragon growing up are very high. It is fortunate for Carlos to be able to follow the Lord and become a Level 8—no, a Level 9 Magic Beast—in such a short time."

After a period of turbulence, a behemoth appeared in the sky.

Now, Carlos's torso and tail together reached seventy or eighty meters in length, and its wingspan was over two hundred meters, possessing a stronger sense of oppression than before.

Luoning discovered that this time, no Dragon Scales fell off Carlos during the breakthrough; on the contrary, the luster of its scales became deeper, revealing a hint of an ancient aura everywhere.

"Awoo~"

The dragon let out Along roar toward the sky, the sound rolling out like thunder from the nine heavens. The birds and beasts on the ground, the fish in the sea, and even the humans all trembled upon hearing it.

Luoning looked at its Attribute Panel:

【Frostfire Wing Carlos】: Level 9 (22775/100000)

To think that it requires exactly 100,000 Energy Essence to upgrade from Level 9 to the Legendary level; this amount is truly massive!

It seems now that the final tier of "Gongchengluedi" was specifically prepared for it.

"Master, thank you for your gift!"

Carlos said humbly.

Luoning laughed, "Tell me what new abilities you have."

"Master, my inherited memories record two Level 9 abilities: Flame Domain and Extreme Cold Domain."

Under its introduction, Luoning learned the effects of these two abilities.

Carlos can cast a Flame Domain centered on itself, covering a radius of five hundred meters. As long as one is within this domain, its strength is greatly amplified, and the power of Magic cast by manipulating fire elements will also be stronger.

At the same time, enemies within the Flame Domain will be suppressed, especially Knights and Magicians using fire-type Magic and Battle Techniques; the Magic and Battle Techniques they release will be significantly weakened.

The Extreme Cold Domain is similar to the Flame Domain, only it targets the water attribute.

"This ability..."

Luoning clicked his tongue in secret.

This kind of area-of-effect enhancement and suppression is extremely rare; at the very least, Luoning has not yet mastered these abilities.

Moreover, it seems that even if Kaierluosi were to teach everything he knows, Luoning might not necessarily be able to fully master the special ability of the Flame Domain.

It is no wonder others say that the higher the level of a dragon, the more inconceivable the abilities they possess become.

Now that Kaierluosi has reached the ninth level, he has already revealed the tip of the iceberg.

"Master, once I master this ability, I believe that if I encounter that woman again, I will definitely not be captured by her!" the dragon said with great conviction.

Luoning laughed and scolded: "Can you be a bit more confident? Selandier is only a Grand Magus; even without using the power of the domain, you could break free from her restraints now."

"Oh, is that so?" Kaierluosi's voice sounded a bit awkward.

"The Wind Snake Chain Magic used to bind you has limited effect; you can break free instantly. In that way, the Black Nail the opponent uses to restrict your movements would be unable to accurately sink into your body."

As Luoning spoke, he looked suspiciously at the Dragon Scale on Kaierluosi's body.

With the opponent's current defensive power, could that Black Nail even pierce through?

However, the Flame Wing habitually uses the Fire Attribute.

With the suppression of Kaierluosi's Flame Domain, if Luoning's decisive battle with the Flame Wing were to happen early, his chances of victory would be much greater. (End of chapter)