138 Preparation (1/2)

Looking around I see legions of my army preparing in groups, some lead by young blooded Generals others lead by veterans like General Timothy and Vincent.

They are all preparing for the annual battle against each other, they looked at each other like wild beast and knew after this ranking match was finished they would start a massive war far bigger than the 'small' planetary battles they had with the resisting smaller powers within the Mortal Realm.

Timothy was one of the few Honored Generals among the army that both old and young looked up too and admired, although Vincent did not have as much influence in the military as Timothy he held massive influence in Government gaining him a lot of support and troops for his Legion.

Not many of the Major Powers within the Dragon Empire could come close to the man in terms of power and influence as he was one of Samara's highly ranked officials.

No one knew what the man did to get her favor but it has never went down even after all these years.

Those with more understanding of how and when the creation of the Dragon Empire began and those who were here from the start had a few ideas but not enough to replicate his feat.

Some thought Vincent's moral character was something she favored, and while they were right the biggest thing that gained him her favor was a technique he learned from a secret Realm.

An that technique was a Blood art that allowed her to boost the effects of her own unique Bloodline abilities to absorb and manipulate blood.

With this she was able to merge herself into my blood and be intoxicated beyond belief, once she took this Blood art from Vincent she did not think much of it but after finding out its uses she made sure to reward him and everyone of Vincent's Bloodline.

Vincent had the backing of one of the most powerful Empresses and lead the Crimson Sun army.

Timothy also had the backing of an Empress which many could clearly tell as his army was named the Volt Thunder Legion, everyone knew he had Empress Valara's backing even before Prince Tristan became a General back when he was known by them all as Three Suns.

Many expected Timothy to be somewhat disappointed that he was now no longer as influential as Tristan, but Timothy never cared about power or influence.

He was indeed ambitious but he was not going to do everything to get his hands on power.

Looking over he saw all the other Legions preparing for the ranking battles, the Sun Legion controlled by Tristan, Dragon Legion under Tes Twine, BlackFlame under General Derrick and many others had all come to rank near the top.

Each of the Legions were using their aura's to pressure and motivate each other.

They knew this ranking match would be one were they could let loose and did not have to hold back any of their power, as the moment someone was about to be fatally wounded they would be transferred out of the battlefield.

Those new to the ranking matches such as the newly recruited Demon Clan members and the Obsidian Dragon Clan members had no idea about how it worked other than what they have heard from their fellow Legion members.

One thing was clear to them as they were told to not hold back any of their power or they would be punished, being new forced them to have sour smiles as they pushed their powers to the peak for the battles ahead.

Before the Legions were transported to the separate space were their little war would happen, they all turned to look at the Pill Refiners from the Fallen Ash Empire rush over.

”Our master the Pill God Nathaniel, has sent us to deliver a few special pills for this years ranking matches that will aid you all in growing stronger while you all fight.

Each Legion member will be given 200 of these Spirit grade pills, while the Commanders will be given 50 Void Reaching pills.

These Void Reaching pills are Nathaniel's latest achievement in Pill Refining, Empress Lilly and Rose who lead the Medical Research Department have also approved these Pills as Top grade.

We of the Pill Tower will also be here to watch the Battles to write down the effects of the Pills first hand.” Standing back alongside a few hundred Pill Tower experts the Elder stopped speaking.

Timothy was one of the first who went up to get the Void Reaching pills as he wanted to catch up to his old friend Tristan as soon as possible, after hearing the name of these Pills how could not realize what these Pills could help him do.

Each of the other Generals had the same thoughts as Timothy and like wild beast rushed the Elder who held all the Void Reaching Pills.

After collecting their Pills they looked over and ordered their Legions to go collect their Pills orderly.

The various Legion troops looked at their Commanders who were all at the peak of the True God Realm in shame, they all were just treated as a bunch of begging children as they rushed for the Void Reaching Pills the youngest Tes and Derrick were the same as the older True God Realm experts.

Noticing their troops looks Tes who knew no shame spoke up.

”Don't you look at us like that power is everything within this world of ours, now that an enemy that even the various Empresses are wary of has appeared we naturally wish to grow stronger.

Not only for the Dragon Empire but for ourselves who are aiming for the peak. I for one wish to rise to the top of the Mortal Realm where I can sit and talk with the Emperor as an equal.”

Everyone of the troops moved over and collected their Pills not arguing or fussing with Tes he was not like anyone else as he was his own person and did everything and said everything without thinking.

They did not want to have him continue speaking as it would rile him up to much during the matches, which would be both good and bad.

Another commotion caused these warriors who have been fighting on planet after planet to look over once more, this time it was Tristan Sun who had arrived. Although he could not fight in this years ranking matches he still wished to show up and give his Legion a moral boost to perform well.