nucmednet Chapter 218 The Passage of Time
Chapter 218 The Passage of Time
Chapter 218 The Passage of Time
The violent volcanic eruption was completely unexpected by all living things. The eruption lasted for ten days and ten nights before it finally subsided.
During this process, the gushing hot lava not only increased the height of the volcano by hundreds of meters, but also made its overall size much larger than before.
The surrounding low hills were buried by lava and eventually merged into the base of the volcano; even the three arenas that were originally some distance from the volcano were almost caught up by the spreading lava.
The amount of volcanic ash produced during the eruption was astronomical.
As they spread northward with the monsoon, they turned the surrounding area, spanning thousands of kilometers, into a hazy gray, as if shrouded in a thick fog.
This is undoubtedly extremely detrimental to plant growth.
Many of the terraced fields in the Sol territory had already been burned by the fire rain that erupted earlier. If they were to be covered by this sky full of volcanic ash, it would be like adding insult to injury, and the entire autumn harvest might be destroyed as a result.
At the crucial moment, it was Alan who stepped forward. Metal dragons were ultimately much more reliable than the five-colored dragons; the others didn't care about such things.
Relying on her position as the governor appointed by Thor, and with her own formidable strength, she forcefully united Leilia and the other young dragons, and immediately attacked any who disobeyed.
She beat up almost all the other five-colored dragons, including Leilia, and under the combined effect of their injuries and immense frustration, they had no choice but to obey her orders.
First, the white and blue dragons were sent high into the sky by Alan. Using the white dragons' icy breath and the blue dragons' affinity for storms, they successfully summoned a storm.
Large raindrops, carrying volcanic ash, poured down, gathering into winding streams of mud on the ground.
These are natural super fertilizers, rich in phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and other trace elements. They not only improve soil quality but also have antibacterial and insecticidal effects. However, the sulfides and acidic dust in volcanic ash can cause leaf burn and root rot in plants within a short period of time.
However, this cost is still within an acceptable range, much better than keeping the plant in the dark forever.
Moreover, crops that originally grew around volcanoes have a certain tolerance to these substances, so the losses should not be too great.
After resolving the volcanic ash issue, subsequent reconstruction work, aquaculture operations, and various transactions with the outside world proceeded smoothly under Jinlong's innate leadership.
The entire camp quickly returned to normal operation. Just when all the creatures thought Thor would appear soon, they didn't expect that they would have to wait for a long time.
After the first month passed, the enormous, crimson figure still hadn't appeared within the increasingly majestic volcano.
Only the volcano continues to "rage" frequently, erupting once or twice every three to five days.
Three months later, the volcano had grown another hundred meters in height, beginning to resemble a famous mountain. The frequency of eruptions had also started to decrease and stabilize, but the red dragon still had not appeared.
Half a year later, the bleak cold wind swept in from the north again, but it could not get past the molten heat emanating from the massive, dark red volcano, which kept the wind and snow out. Yet Thor still hadn't emerged from the volcano.
After the summer heat subsided, his territory returned to its former bustle, with some tourists who had visited before returning with practiced ease, eager to experience once again the unique charm of this world so different from that of humans.
Thanks to Thor's slumber, there was no more bloody fighting and gladiatorial combat in the territory this time. Instead, relying on the abundant geothermal resources, numerous hot springs were dug out, which can be considered a unique feature.
As winter turned to spring, Thor's slumber gradually diminished his influence, with only the volcano that occasionally trembled serving as a testament to his continued existence.
On a bright spring day, the two fledgling dragons, Sistana and Calp, climbed up the towering crater in the early morning and plunged headfirst into the lava below.
As blood relatives hatched from the same batch of eggs as Thor, they have also reached the age to grow into young dragons and are about to begin the second slumber of their dragon lives.
At this critical moment, their bloodline instincts led them to choose the volcano where Thor lay dormant.
The fire and earth elements rising continuously from below provide the best environment for the red dragons to transform; while the superior aura permeating the magma and the energy emanating from Thor are extremely nourishing for them.
Shortly after the two red dragon hatchlings dived into the lava, the other young dragons also began to feel sleepy one after another.
Although Saul's "Growth and Happiness Plan" has left them with huge debts, it has, so far, provided them with ample resources for their growth.
Thus, the only two conscious dragons remaining in the entire territory were the young dragons, Alan and Leilia.
As a dragon forced to submit to a metal dragon, it was undoubtedly a tremendous frustration. So Leilia simply hid in the cave, out of sight, out of mind.
Once all the five-colored dragons in the entire territory had gone into hibernation, after a while, Ailan even began to have the illusion that this place belonged to her.
After all, everything within her territory was operating according to her will, and any order she issued could be thoroughly executed.
Taking this opportunity, she boldly reformed the entire territory, forcefully correcting those overly bloody, cruel, and barbaric areas to make the territory's operation more in line with her values.
After some time, she began sending magical letters to her sisters more frequently, hoping to get more and better advice from them.
The fact that the red dragon entrusted its entire territory to Alan while it was asleep made her feel even more that he was worth saving.
It's important to understand that when ordinary red dragons are in such a vulnerable state, they will act like madmen, wiping out any potential threats within their territory and showing distrust towards all living beings.
But this red dragon was different. He simply went to sleep quietly, leaving his mortal enemy, a golden dragon, in his territory without taking any precautions.
This is undoubtedly an act of naivety and trust, indicating that his soul has not yet been completely devoured by evil and chaos, and that I must be more proactive in saving him.
However, the truth is that Thor simply had confidence in his own strength, and also trusted the Golden Dragon's moral character.
At a depth of tens of kilometers underground, amidst scorching magma, most living things cannot reach this place.
Even if some creature could find Thor in this vast lava inferno, with his tough scales, strong magic resistance, and powerful regeneration, it would be difficult for the opponent to kill him in one blow.
Once attacked, he would instantly regain his senses and, in this absolute home turf, unleash his destructive wrath upon the dragon slayer.
If the other party has the ability to find him and kill him in one blow, then they can simply take action when he is awake, and there is no need to launch a sneak attack when he is asleep.
Moreover, Thor still has one last layer of insurance: that old geezer Tiamat is definitely still keeping an eye on things.
Whatever her intentions, she will do everything she can to save her own life before achieving them.