Chapter 869 Devastated Homeland (1/2)

Given that Joshua himself was a superior version of a Steel Python and frequently contacted other Steel Pythons, to avoid any misunderstandings that could occur from misperception, he carefully gathered some of the Steel Particles in the surrounding Void and careful studied it.

And his feeling proved correct: there was an unusually faint but pure presence of a Steel Python.

The two paradoxical terms—'faint' and 'pure' were somehow so apt at this moment that Joshua could not at once explain why the presence wafting in the Void was so bizarre. Hence, he simply led Zero Three and accelerated, darting toward Fort Pioneer.

Being one with such quick wit, how could the warrior not have thought of the connection there? The Million Steel Dragon had said that it would be at Fort Pioneer, and then the Steel Python's presence appeared in Void around the fortress chain… Any with slight imagination would have guessed so, and Joshua was convinced that it was no mere conjecture.

That the enigmatic Metal Dragon God that lurked behind history without making any headlines must be related to the Steel Python.

Joshua moved quickly without any intention of concealment. As a shrill alarm signaling 'High Energy Signature rapidly approaching' rang inside Fort Pioneer, he had arrived near its perimeter. The defense department that was charging their energy weapons hence realized that it was a false alarm and that the being who had come was an allied Legendary champion, hence lowering their defenses.

As if sensing that its invited guest has come, the host itself quickly reacted. While Joshua slowed down as he approached Fort Pioneer, a profound will slowly appeared from the fortress, its power stirring the Void and causing the wafting Steel Particle of the Great Mana Tide to churn slightly.

But unusually, such a clear phenomenon did not draw any attention from the defense personnel. They completely ignored that great will, and only greeted Joshua fervently through their communications.

”Interesting. It seems that the god does not have much Steel Python attributes even if it isn't one.”

Joshua understood many things when he noticed that.

Firstly, the great will that appeared was unquestionably the Million Steel Dragon—the god of Metal Dragons. And its form was remarkably alike to that of Steel Pythons.

Normal beings without Extraordinary ability could not see souls, just as Extraordinary individuals who did not train their ability to the point of 'qualitative change' would be unable to see Steel Pythons. If warriors did not condense lifeforce into Steel Strength, mages did not refine element mana into pure mana, psionics did not assemble the three great psionic forces or masters of the Holy Light did not understand the essence of that power, each of their living form would remain as ordinary Extraordinary individuals, having no right to even observe the Steel Python.

That does explain many things—it was simple why the Metal Dragon God was so discreet and seem not to appear in any news. It was not that supernatural champions did not have the right to set their eyes upon it, but they were rare in the first place, with even less of them enjoying gossips. In turn, the Metal Dragon God was a divine mystery to most humans and Dragons.

However, profundity of existence did not represent great ability. Joshua could tell that the Metal Dragon God was not wounded, and it appears that both the civil war against the Pentashade Dragon God and the Chaos Tides originating from the God of Death did not hurt it. Still, it was also clear that it would never be able to defeat the Pentashade Dragon God since their powers were evenly matched.

”Nice to meet you, your majesty.”

Facing that great will across thin air, Joshua reached out to assume a communicative posture.

Hence, an alluring and gentle voice wafted from the other side of the Void.

”Greetings, Slayer of Evil Gods and hero of our world—Count Radcliffe, I am pleased to see you.”

The great will gathered, finally turning into a kindly dragon lady. She had a pair of large dragon horns, although her head, body and limbs were human. A single silver tail gently swirled before her, her dull green copper hair made her appear an elderly noble lady with primly beautiful features.

”I recall that humans favored shaking hands… born with five fingers—agile tools, an envy of the dragons.”

The Million Steel Dragon's drakonid form smiled as she stepped forward and shook Joshua's hand. ”Back then I had envied the convenience of the human form, hence developing anthropomorphism magic to integrate innate draconic power and human agility. However, a long time had since passed, and not many dragons enjoyed human form… they were still too prideful.

The Metal Dragon God was not speaking draconic tongue, Mycroft's common tongue or any other language Joshua was familiar with. In fact, the voice the Dragon God made was a melodious dragon cry that resembled a song, and yet that voice reaches the depths of the mind, allowing all life to clearly know its meaning.

Clearly, it was also a special move of the Steel Python, a language that worlds communicated with.

Since she had made herself so clear, Joshua certainly would not pretend to be unaware, and simply asked, ”So you are the one who developed anthropomorphic magic. I have a black dragon living at my home myself—it is a spell that brings great convenience. Thank you for contributing to the peace between humans and dragons.”

”Sorry,” the warrior's tone then suddenly turned. ”What is the matter which you have sought me out for, your majesty? And you appear to clearly emanate Steel Python presence… I believe we should learn about each other more before we go into business.”