Chapter 913: Fishing Enforcement

Bo Erqi flies along the Empire's coastline, heading north.

The stronger a great dragon's power, the faster it flies; Bo Erqi is a prime‑age dragon, whose strength lies between Legendary Mid-stage and high rank, and after a few more years, once it becomes an elder dragon, it will reach Legendary High-rank.

In just half a day, he carried the Iola Core and Lei En with three companions, crossed the Empire's northeastern Gukeli Peninsula, entered the territory of the Barshi Sea Nation, then flew north for several hundred li through the Thousand Islands Sea during the night, arriving at Kangjiatuo on the second afternoon.

It is now the year 2537 of the New Era Calendar.

The Empire is still early autumn, while Kangjiatuo has already entered the cold winter.

After flying continuously for a day and a night, even a golden three‑headed dragon's stamina was waning; conveniently, below lay the Giant Dragon Forest of the Augustus Principality, and Lei En had him land on a clearing there to rest briefly and recover strength.

"This place is familiar to me."

Ouroin turned his head, scanned the surrounding forest, and said with a cheerful smile.

The Ax School lies within the Giant Dragon Forest; since its founding, he has spent most of his time managing the school, training combat wizards, and often taking the youths into the forest for trials.

"Anxiwodasi, would you like to come sit at Ax?" Ouroin Master invited warmly.

Anxiwodasi felt a stir; he had long heard of the Ax Combat School, and in recent years many combat wizards had graduated, making a name for themselves and drawing attention throughout the Empire, yet few knew the location of the Ax Combat School.

He only just learned that it is actually in the Augustus Principality.

"Teacher and Master, go ahead; Reslin and I will stay, the Giant Dragon Forest is not dangerous," Lei En said with a smile, "Besides, it's not far from the school, so we could reach it promptly if anything happens."

"Alright."

Anxiwodasi gladly agreed.

Lei En opened a portal leading to the Ax Combat School for the two seniors; Bo Erqi lay on the ground, all three dragon heads gently panting.

After the two Holy Soul wizards left, the central golden dragon head rose, its two golden‑like eyes scanning once, and finally unable to curb curiosity, it whispered, "Boss, does this big box contain the Iola Core?"

"What do you think?" Lei En did not answer directly.

Bo Erqi read his expression and instantly exclaimed, "It's really the Iola Core! Boss, has your Fu Kong Cheng been completed?"

All three of his heads turned together, gazing at the box on his back.

Six dragon eyes flashed with greed.

The Iola Core, the world's greatest and most complex magical artifact, but in a dragon's eyes its value matters more; a single Iola Core costs fifty million Gold Shields!

If the Gold Shields were piled in front, they'd surely be as high as a small mountain.

The treasure of an ancient dragon is no greater than that, right?

Lei En noticed Bo Erqi's gaze and said with a half‑smile, "What are you scheming, trying to steal my Iola Core?"

All three dragon heads simultaneously showed a sheepish expression; the golden dragon lowered its neck and protested, "Even if you gave me a hundred more, I wouldn't dare, Boss, please don't doubt my loyalty."

"Heh…" Lei En sneered.

This creature worships the Mother of Evil Dragons, Tiyaxisi, and before being subdued was a notorious evil dragon; in recent years it has become somewhat honest, staying by his side without daring misdeeds, yet its nature is hard to change.

If there were a chance to steal the Iola Core without being caught, it would not hesitate a moment.

Bo Erqi's loyalty is as unreliable as a prostitute's chastity.

After a little over half an hour, the golden three‑headed dragon rose, "Boss, I'm rested." Dragons are a uniquely endowed race; half an hour suffices to restore full strength.

"No rush."

Lei En prepared to let the teacher linger longer at the Ax School.

But soon a portal opened before them, and the teacher and Ouroin Master stepped out, followed by a third person.

"Teacher." a clear, beautiful female voice sounded.

Lei En's eyes widened in surprise, "Anweila, why are you here?"

Anweila was no longer the naive girl of years past; at twenty‑three she had fully blossomed, standing about 1.7 m tall, clad in fitted dragon‑scale armor, her curves graceful, skin as white as moonlight, and a flawless, beautiful face.

Especially her lively black eyes, seeming to speak, whose every frown or smile could tug at hearts, unknowingly drawing people in.

She possessed half‑elf blood, her ash‑gray hair covering her slightly pointed ears, concealing her half‑elf heritage.

Her breathtaking beauty made it easy to overlook her strength.

Anweila had become a twelfth‑rank combat wizard, the highest‑ranked among her peers, surpassing Darama and Peralysis.

In recent years she had stayed at the Ax Combat School, studying under Ouroin Master.

Ouroin Master regarded Anweila as his direct disciple, giving her unrestricted guidance, letting her follow the path he had walked, shaping her into a combat wizard focused on "strength" and "swiftness" with a few spells; in current branch classification, she is a "Magic Sword Wizard".

Anweila serves as a teacher at the school, training more Magic Sword Wizards, and will become the future leader of this branch.

She is satisfied with the status quo, the only drawback being she cannot see the teacher often.

Anweila still bore a cool demeanor; the students were somewhat afraid of her and dared not speak much, yet now before Lei En, her exquisite face could not hide her delight, and she cheerfully said, "I heard the principal say you were here, so I came along."

Lei En, pleased to see her, instinctively reached out to touch her hair, just as he had when first taking her as a student to Weizelan.

However, his hand halted the moment it rose.

"Your progress is remarkable."

Lei En naturally lowered his hand, surveyed Anweila, and said with a bright smile, "At this pace, within two years you could reach Legendary Mid-stage."

The Soul Eye saw more things.

On the first day he met Anweila, Lei En discovered a crescent‑shaped, oddly curved blade hidden in her soul; its hilt was long, certainly a Legend Grade weapon!

With each of Anweila's soul metamorphoses, it gradually revealed itself.

When she ascended to Legendary, she could already harness part of this Legend Grade weapon's power, condensing soul energy into an energy‑curved blade, commanding moonlight, and executing numerous potent combat techniques, elevating her strength further.

Anweila named it "New Moon Curved Blade".

Lei En and Ouroin Master have both researched, concluding that upon reaching Legendary High-rank, Anweila should fully master the New Moon Blade, extracting it from deep within her soul.

Anweila noticed Lei En's subtle movement, a faint, barely perceptible dimness flashing in her eyes, and, seeing the golden three‑headed dragon and the box on his back, asked curiously, "Is the teacher sending something to the New Continent?"

"Yes, we happen to pass through the Giant Dragon Forest," Lei En replied.

"May I go with you?" Anweila's eyes lifted with a hint of anticipation.

After a hesitation, Lei En still shook his head and said, "After reaching the New Continent there may be danger; even if nothing happens, the journey is boring, so you need not come along."

"Alright then." Anwei La lightly bit her lip.

She could naturally tell that the teacher thought his own strength was modest, not yet qualified to take part in this matter, feeling both disappointment and resentment.

The forest fell silent for a few seconds, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Anxiwodasi and Ouroin Master, both seasoned, saw Anwei La's thoughts crystal clear, and even Borqi, that dim‑witted fellow, could see it: this unbelievably beautiful Half‑elf harbored improper feelings for her teacher.

Humans are just hypocritical nuisances; if you like them, just go for it!

Borqi muttered in his mind, but, being very discreet, kept his mouth shut and dared not make any sound.

"Anwei La, you go back first." Lei En said: "My Fu Kong Cheng is about to be completed; when it lifts off, you'll watch together in Getan."

"Alright, teacher."

Anwei La nodded obediently, feeling much better, and after bowing farewell to the two Holy Soul Wizards, returned to enter the portal.

"Go."

Lei En let out a sigh of relief, leapt onto the back of the golden three‑headed dragon, and continued on the road.

He had long known Anwei La's feelings, but she reminded him of Viola from back then; both were Half‑elf of moon‑elf bloodline, equally possessing stunning beauty, and hidden within their souls were Legend Grade items, their origins mysterious, far beyond merely being the king of Marck's daughter.

In fact, Lei En was already seventy percent sure that the Crescent Moon Blade was an important relic of the moon‑elf clan, deeply linked to the Dark Moon goddess Eluna.

If he got involved with Anwei La, he would inevitably have to deal with this later.

But now he had too many affairs of his own, truly no time to be distracted. Moreover, as a Consul, every word and deed was watched by countless people; if it were exposed that the Consul had gotten involved with his student, it would be a scandal that would shake the Empire.

Borqi flew north for another whole day; the weather grew colder, and all he could see was a sea of ice and snow. The biting wind scraped his dragon scales like knives, forming frost.

The coastline ahead had already reached its end.

Lei En gazed for a while, confirming that this was the Jiao Ke Qi Peninsula on the far east of the Old Continent, opposite the Siwo De Peninsula on the far west of the New Continent, separated only by the Vitus Strait.

The narrowest part of this strait was just over four hundred li, but in the perpetual icy weather the opposite shore was invisible, and it was easy to get lost.

"Fly east." Lei En directed Borqi.

An hour later.

The golden three‑headed dragon burst through the misty icy weather and reached the New Continent.

After that, Lei En had the dragon fly along the western coast of the New Continent, taking two days and two nights to reach the area near Albert Bay. The weather gradually warmed, and Borqi landed on a mountain a dozen or so li from Albert Bay to rest and recover his strength.

Anxiwodasi gazed at the massive wall of Albert Bay and exclaimed, "It's been many years since I last came to the New Continent; I never expected it to have developed such a prosperous city."

Ouroin found it unsurprising.

For the past several hundred years he had been alone, often traveling between the Old Continent, the New Continent, and numerous planes, visiting Albert Bay many times.

Of course, always in disguise, concealing his identity; no one knew he was a Holy Soul Wizard.

Lei En suggested, "Teacher, would you like to tour Albert Bay?"

"No need," Anxiwodasi withdrew his gaze, "It's just a fledgling city. The New Continent isn't like the Old Continent; it's better to be cautious, send the Iola Core to Getan as soon as possible, then I can be at ease. I can't stay away from Weizelan too long."

Lei En saw the teacher's lack of interest and let it be.

"How shall we proceed?" Ouroin Master suddenly asked.

Lei En's original plan was simple: fly along the route of the cross‑continent teleportation array, hugging the New Continent's coastline, continue south, passing Laba Zi City and the Wind Thunder Archipelago, then through the narrow Torihos Canal between the New Continent and the Southern Continent, turn north again, head to Daxsterro City, and fly along the eastern coast all the way to Getan.

This is also the sea route from the Old Continent to Getan; a common person sailing from Mo Du to Getan needs a full one and a half months.

At Borqi's speed, the next leg would require about four more days of flight.

Of course, there is an even shorter route: cutting straight across the interior of the New Continent, saving half the time, reaching Gotham City in just two days.

Lei En honestly stated his route.

"I have a suggestion." Ouroin Master's words were unexpected, "We'll cut across the New Continent, taking the fastest route."

Anxiwodasi raised an eyebrow, and Lei En was also surprised.

"Master, crossing the New Continent will inevitably pass through Netifu Demon territory and Abyss wasteland; even if we fly higher we'll be detected, and combat is unavoidable," Lei En reminded once more.

"I know."

Ouroin nodded slightly, "But that's exactly my aim; it would be ideal to encounter the Eternal Chosen."

Earlier on the road, Lei En mentioned Eternal Chosen Aikon; the two Holy Soul Wizards had, of course, heard of that prophecy but knew little. After Lei En's explanation, they learned that a Netifu Demon had produced such a powerful Chosen Champion, fulfilling a prophecy that had been passed down for over two thousand years.

Ouroin kept it in mind; he did not wish to see the prophecy fulfilled, even if there was only a sliver of chance.

Thus he put forward this idea.

The teacher and student were still deliberating when Ouroin added, "Lei En, you've faced Aiken. From your description I judge his strength to be between Thirty‑level and Thirty‑five‑level, and with Legend Grade gear, he should not be weaker than a Death Lord, perhaps even stronger."

"We now have four Holy Soul Wizards."

"Both you and I can confront him directly; Anxiwodasi and Reslin will focus on casting, and the four of us together should have a chance to snuff out this so‑called Eternal Chosen in its infancy."

Ouroin's expression was solemn, and after speaking asked, "What do you think?"

Lei En felt a stir.

If the Eternal Chosen could be eliminated, the Netifu Demons would revert to a scattered heap, which would be extremely advantageous for his future expansion of the New Continent. In a situation like today, with the teacher leaving Weizelan for the New Continent and Ouroin Master coming along, the opportunity is rare and must not be missed.

The only risk is the Iola Core.

If it were destroyed in battle, his loss would be too great.

Anxiwodasi also considered this aspect and said gravely, "I don't oppose removing the Eternal Chosen, but it would be best to first send the Iola Core to Getan, then return to act."

Ouroin did not speak immediately, casting a glance at Lei En.

Lei En instantly understood his meaning and said, "Teacher, the Iola Core is the best bait; only then can we hook the Eternal Chosen, the biggest fish."

How can you enforce fishing law without using bait?

(End of chapter)