PNB Chapter 158 The Returning Caravan
Chapter 158 The Returning Caravan
Chapter 160 The Returning Caravan
Thor realized that his influence on living beings was growing stronger. In addition to the mad dragon curse he actively conjured, the black mist that occasionally emanated from his body seemed to have a certain infectious effect on other creatures.
A large number of evil creatures came to join him, giving him ample manpower to allocate, so he recalled the kobolds and grey dwarves he had sent out.
Needless to say, the grey dwarves, as excellent blacksmiths and stonemasons, were naturally appointed as overseers by Thor to teach and supervise the other subordinates in rebuilding the abandoned dungeon.
The kobolds were treated as servants, with the stronger ones serving them personally and waiting for orders at any time.
After all, the red dragon's body temperature, which can reach hundreds or thousands of degrees, and the flames burning around its body, are not something that ordinary creatures can get close to. Only these little guys, who also have a thin layer of dragon blood flowing through their bodies, can barely endure it.
In such close contact, the kobolds inevitably became tainted by the black mist emanating from Thor.
At first, Thor didn't take it seriously, assuming it was just thick smoke from the high temperature. But he soon discovered that the kobolds who were responsible for serving him were starting to die frequently.
Those who survived had their dragon blood activated at an extremely rapid pace.
It was only then that he realized that the so-called Mad Dragon Curse did not actually require him to actively condense the curse seed; doing so would only accelerate the infection and intensify its severity.
His very existence, like that of the Black Devouring Dragon, is a massive source of curse, inevitably affecting any creature that gets close.
This is a mixed bag for Thor. The advantage is that he doesn't have to do anything while his subordinates' strength continues to grow; the disadvantage is that there will likely be a lot of casualties among his men.
Fortunately, the impact is not yet widespread; the symptoms have only appeared on the kobolds who serve him.
Kobolds are creatures with an extremely high reproductive capacity. Female kobolds can lay 4 to 6 eggs a year, which can hatch in 2 to 3 months. They are considered adults when they reach 6 years old, and even if there are casualties, their numbers can be quickly replenished.
Since following Thor, the first batch of eggs laid by those kobolds have already hatched.
The newborn puppy-headed humans inherited the advantages of reptiles, and could run and jump within hours of birth, achieving self-care.
Thor had seen these newborn cubs when he happened to pass by the kobold camp in the air.
Compared to their parents, their dragon blood has been further enhanced, their physique is more robust than that of kobolds of the same age, and the proportion of red scales on their bodies is extremely large, which is obviously due to the enhancement of the thin bloodline of red dragon in their bodies.
If they can survive in Solmor for hundreds of generations, the concentration of red dragon blood in their bodies will continue to increase, and they may be able to awaken their dragon veins.
The appearance of the Mad Dragon Curse undoubtedly accelerated this process, compressing what would have taken thousands of years into a few decades or even a dozen years.
This discovery made Thor reconsider his role with these kobolds. He had initially only intended to use them as tools for handling various complicated matters, but now it seemed that they might become one of the main fighting forces in the territory in the future.
More importantly, as his territory expanded and his forces grew, Thor began to feel overwhelmed.
He needs talented people, not those newly surrendered creatures destined to be expendable, but those with sufficient strength, loyalty, and the ability to help him manage his territory.
Originally, the kobold only satisfied one aspect, and due to insufficient strength, he was unable to command the other evil creatures under his command. However, the appearance of the Mad Dragon Curse helped him make up for this shortcoming.
Therefore, he immediately decided to increase the intensity of their cultivation, such as giving them some dragon crystals and plenty of food to replenish the energy consumed by the drastic changes in their bodies caused by the infection of the Mad Dragon Curse.
The effect of doing this was undoubtedly significant; the most obvious result was that the number of kobolds who suddenly died began to decrease dramatically.
Thor lay quietly in his volcanic lair, most of his body submerged in lava, with only his sharp, blade-like back and two large nostrils visible.
A large amount of fire and earth elements emerged from the depths of the earth and were continuously absorbed into his body, promoting his growth and development.
As a juvenile ancient dragon, the Black Eclipse Dragon's power will continue to increase as it grows, until it eventually becomes the legendary Reincarnation Lord—the Celestial Reincarnation Dragon.
As Thor inherited all the power of this monster template, he naturally also inherited this potential for growth.
Since the successful loading, his basic physical attributes have been continuously improving every moment, and the dragon attribute energy in his body has increased greatly, making it easier to control.
But the most significant improvement was in his recovery ability.
After all, the black mist released by the Black Dragon in battle and daily activities originates from the scales that are constantly falling off its body. Given its sky-covering scale, it naturally needs a strong growth and recovery rate to support it.
However, this trait is unlikely to be used much by Thor, as his thick scales are not something that ordinary creatures can easily harm.
The sound of flapping wings startled the sleeping behemoth. Its eyes opened, revealing pupils as if they were molten gold, and the surrounding magma began to boil.
A small, crimson figure flew down through the thick smoke of the crater and landed lightly on a protruding stone platform on the rock wall.
It is nearly 1.8 meters tall, with fine scales all over its body that look like burning flames. Its head is shaped like a miniature red dragon with a pair of sweeping horns on it. It has long limbs and wide wings on its back.
This is a dragon-blooded kobold with dragon scales, horns, and wings. Its challenge level is estimated to be around 7, which is higher than that of a young white dragon.
Among Thor's forces, only Tana possesses such a high concentration of kobold blood.
It must be said that its talent is indeed remarkable. Under the influence of the Mad Dragon Curse, it quickly took the final step. The swelling on its back burst open, its wings spread out, and it completely replenished its bloodline.
Even without Thor's appearance, it's likely that if it had lived long enough, it would have accomplished something significant and become...
A legendary figure among kobolds.
The increased strength made the newborn dragonkin even more respectful to Thor. It knelt prostrate on the platform and reported to its leader in a clear voice.
"Great Dragon Lord, one of the caravans that passed through here before has returned. They have brought enough treasure to trade as you previously suggested."
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