Chapter 974 - 197: Nidhogg
The Crown of Frost is considered a matchmaking platform for Northern Giant Dragons. Of course, there are other social activities besides matchmaking, which might sound unserious, but it’s the most important Holy Land for Northern Giant Dragons.
After all, for a community with a sparse population, nothing is more important than reproduction.
Losa flapped his wings, stirring up a tempest, soaring above the mountains. In comparison, the female dragon, like a mere sparrow, cautiously followed alongside, low growling in some confusion.
"So you’re going to the Crown of Frost not to find a mate?"
The female dragon was puzzled. Giant Dragons are solitary creatures, not sociable, unless for seeking mates and reproducing offspring they rarely gather; especially male dragons, who tend to fight when gathered.
Superior Giant Dragons fight to win mates, determining status; inferior Dragon Species fight to seize each other’s bloodlines, gaining wisdom and evolving.
"No, I come from the warm southern region. It’s my first time setting foot in the Northern Territory, and I don’t really understand what this place is. The name was told to me by a senior."
The old dragon only mentioned it as a gathering place for young Northern Giant Dragons.
"The Crown of Frost is said to be a Sacred Land crafted by Ancient Dragon seniors using relics left by Ancient Gods. The spiritual power of the outside world is gradually diminishing, yet it retains a certain ancient aspect there. Without the Crown of Frost, it would be difficult for new Ancient Dragons to be born in this world. With your strength, haven’t Southern Dragon Races created similar sacred places?"
"No, I came to the Northern Territory to find some allies."
"Do you want to be the Dragon King?"
In the female dragon’s view, Losa, with his Dragon King bloodline, wanting to lead dragons seemed reasonable.
"No, I just want to bring a few subordinates with me."
Losa considered True Dragon Transformation a skill at his disposal, using it initially to resist the dragon blood eroding his psyche. He was often troubled by it until he overcame the Ghost Dragon Tribulation and greatly increased his spiritual power, freeing himself from this problem.
He was doing well as Emperor of his Overseas Empire, so why start anew as Dragon King in this frigid end of the world?
"That won’t be easy. The three elders and priests wouldn’t allow an outsider to take dragons away, unless you are willing to stay in the Northern Territory as Dragon King."
"The three elders and priests?"
Losa was surprised there were such roles among Northern Giant Dragons.
"The three elders are the most powerful Ancient Dragon seniors among the Northern Dragon Race. They sleep for years at the Crown of Frost, unconcerned with worldly affairs. Only during the thirty-year festival are they awakened by the priest to preside over the Ancestral Dragon ceremonies."
"And what are the priests? Who is the Ancestral Dragon?"
Losa was even more puzzled, hearing for the first time of such complexities in dragon society.
"The priest is an Obsidian Dragon, just like you, both direct bloodlines of the Ancestral Dragon. As for the Ancestral Dragon, it’s not surprising you haven’t heard since every Dragon King can be deemed an Ancestral Dragon. The one revered by Northern Giant Dragons, called ’Nidhogg,’ is said to be the devourer of the World Tree in legends."
Losa took a moment to digest this information before asking again: "So what is the strength of Nidhogg’s progeny, your priest? Isn’t she also of Dragon King bloodline? You mentioned earlier it seems easier to stay and become Dragon King than to leave with young Giant Dragons as subordinates?"
"The priest is more than a hundred meters long, a female dragon. As a direct descendant of the Ancestral Dragon, each generation of priests is female, and before death, they merge with the Ancestral Dragon’s lingering breath to give birth to a new priest."
The female dragon explained: "But the priest is the priest, and the Dragon King is the Dragon King, two different positions."
Losa understood; it was like the relationship between a pope and an emperor in the human world.
He relayed the information the female dragon gave him to the judge lady on his back.
They flew for so long that Losa suspected they might leave the Scandinavian Peninsula. Finally, the outline of a massive structure appeared before them, like the world’s end from a distance.
It was a gigantic black wall reaching sky and earth.
Like the creations of giants in ancient myths, the land of the Divine King, Asgard.
The female dragon joyfully led the way upward, growling lowly to signal Losa to follow. They flew along the stone wall, seeing its surface smooth as a mirror, pitch black yet semi-transparent.
In a fleeting glance, Losa saw a huge rough arm sealed within the stone wall, but looking further, it all turned pitch black, unclear.
Finally, they reached the top of the wall.
He looked across, seeing a vast platform stretching beyond sight, forming a small world of its own, presented with a striking impact before Losa.
The platform was filled with jagged boulders, and variously shaped Superior Giant Dragons scattered among them.
Snowflakes fell upon them, quickly evaporating completely.
The dozens of Giant Dragons present, at a glance, seemed almost all Fire Dragons, each emitting scorching heat.
Upon his arrival, the dragons collectively directed their gaze toward him because of his imposing presence, appearing grand like the legendary Dragon King.
Golden vertical pupils filled with undisguised confusion and surprise focused on Losa; if it were human casters, even legendary level, their hearts might not withstand such high-level dragon scrutiny.
In the next moment, they all flapped their wings, flying toward Losa, greeting him.
"Zoe, where did this Dragon King’s offspring come from?"
"Where are you a dragon from?"
Upon his arrival, the dragons collectively directed their gaze toward him because of his imposing presence, appearing grand like the legendary Dragon King.
Golden vertical pupils filled with undisguised confusion and surprise focused on Losa; if it were human casters, even legendary level, their hearts might not withstand such high-level dragon scrutiny.
In the next moment, they all flapped their wings, flying toward Losa, greeting him.
"Zoe, where did this Dragon King’s offspring come from?"
"Where are you a dragon from?"
Upon his arrival, the dragons collectively directed their gaze toward him because of his imposing presence, appearing grand like the legendary Dragon King.
Golden vertical pupils filled with undisguised confusion and surprise focused on Losa; if it were human casters, even legendary level, their hearts might not withstand such high-level dragon scrutiny.
In the next moment, they all flapped their wings, flying toward Losa, greeting him.
"Zoe, where did this Dragon King’s offspring come from?"
"Where are you a dragon from?"