Chapter 844 - 410: Abundance and Gold
Inanna, connected to the Earth where Nebis once existed, experienced a fragmentation and remolding of her persona.
The final outcome didn’t deviate much overall because even if the Earth Element preserved itself in the form of a Sky Island, these islands still sustain thousands of lives.
However, unlike the Water Element that escaped into the Material Dimension, the majority of the Earth Element still resides within Nebis, but they no longer respond to Inanna’s call, even during the awakening of the great Earth Sable.
They slumber beneath the crimson horizon that all living creatures can see from the Sky Island’s border.
The whole land is cursed, shrouded in red mist, and a few pioneers, like Sword King Esperada Sajia, the founder of the Sky Knight Guild, have ventured there, only to witness endless desolation.
Though unable to summon Earth Element, the cursed land still connects in some form with the Earth Dragon, who, despite suffering through countless ages, ultimately causes her mental state to switch between two modes.
One is akin to the extremism found in living creatures during a desolate stage, driven by self-preservation, which the members of the Star Flower Travel Corps just experienced.
"...And the other mode is as it is now." Farina’s corner of her eye twitched.
Inanna snapped back to reality, no longer possessing the prior aggressiveness and obsession, but...
"How is this any different from before!" Zoe stomped her foot and exclaimed.
The Earth Dragon Incarnation tightly embraced Li Ang, her expression vulnerable and filled with timidity.
The fullness suppressed Li Ang, who was overwhelmed, attempted to push her away with his remaining right hand, but although she appeared gentle, she was still the same person who had just been fierce, and her grip was equally heavy as a mountain.
"Please calm down, everyone."
Farina wiped sweat from her forehead, speaking mainly to Meluna, who kept gripping her sword’s handle.
The Wing Claw Seal looked increasingly extraordinary, especially when Inanna, despite her obsessive state, still showed slight trepidation. Farina was unsure how much Li Ang understood the situation; from her perspective, the Sword Saint who came from another Nebis might not have a cordial relationship with the Six Dragons there.
"Lord Earth Dragon still possesses the gentleness and warmth similar to the past, but her mind seems somewhat youthful."
"Using the Earth’s prosperity and decline as a metaphor, the aggressive status, the other five Dragon Lords call ’Desolate Stage,’ and the current is referred to as ’Fertile Stage.’"
"Fertile Stage and Desolate Stage? While quite fitting, isn’t this terminology a bit sly from the other Dragon Lords?" Dorothy remarked.
"It was Lord Dark Dragon Thanatos who coined the term, perhaps... just a little." The Dragon Witch finished the last sentence, seemingly reaching her limit, and staggered to a side, leaning against the ship’s connecting pillar and sat down.
"Can you let go of our captain?" Dorothy approached Inanna cheerfully, hands on her hips, exerting pressure.
"If you’re a friendly guest, welcome to the cabin for some tea. Let me prepare it for you." ALulu gently bowed, her eyes filled with anticipation as she waited for the Earth Dragon to rise.
"Oh, they’re so fierce..."
Inanna nearly buried her beautiful face in Li Ang’s chest, her expression now innocent, showing a stark contrast that left him uncertain of how to communicate with her.
"Hey? In this state do you recognize me?" Livi spoke to the Earth Dragon nearby.
Inanna carefully lifted her head, looking at the Sea Serpent Ancestor, whose body intertwined with pink and blue.
"Leviathan, you’re so fragile, is your condition alright? I’ve accumulated a lot of Dragon Factor over the centuries, let me share some with you."
"Better keep it yourself for now, I can’t accommodate it temporarily."
Livi waved her hand: "I died once and then revived, thanks to Li Ang."
Inanna tightened her embrace on Li Ang’s arm: "Is your name Li Ang? Sorry for being presumptuous earlier."
"Yes," Li Ang forced a smile, "Lord Dragon God, can we sit down and discuss..."
"Here, only you aren’t intimidating, just like you’re injecting life back into the Earth, bringing warmth."
Inanna furrowed her brows and leaned her face towards Li Ang’s shoulder.
His eyebrows twitched; this Divine Incarnation’s actions, each one, could stir emotions among the crew members, transforming into tangible blades, slicing not only around her but towards Li Ang.
"His power comes from Anna, you know."
Livia pulled over the golden young girl: "This is the Earth’s Star Soul."
"Hello, child."
Inanna, seeing Anastasia, finally stood up and extended her hand to her: "Please come to me."
Anna instinctively hesitated, but facing the Earth Dragon in her Fertile Stage, she felt no resistances.
"Hey, is she enchanted?" Dorothy watched Anna’s doubtful expression, muttering quietly.
Farina replied softly: "Lord Earth Dragon doesn’t possess such authority, but outwardly, there is a corresponding effect, though Anna should feel a familiarity from the Primordial Power."
"Come over here first."
Livi stepped forward, tugging Anna towards Inanna.
The Earth Dragon’s slender hand gently touched the girl’s cheek, her brows relaxing: "You possess the Earth’s Power as the Child of the Stars, unique and rare. Thank you because of you, the Earth’s Favor can manifest through Li Ang, making him such an extraordinary being."