NOVEL NEXT Chapter 18: --- Chapter 18 – The Abyssal War Begins: The Dragon Empire’s Last Stand
The War Council
Inside the Abyssal Citadel, Aric stood before his top generals. The massive war room was filled with powerful beings, each representing an elite force of his ever-growing army.
At his side stood Nyxara, his first and most powerful subordinate, her obsidian wings shimmering with dark energy. Beside her was Darius, the Titan Executioner, a hulking warlord with golden runes carved into his flesh.
> "The next target is the Dragon Empire," Aric declared, his voice cold and commanding.
A holographic map of Floor 75 appeared before them, displaying a continent-sized kingdom, its lands ruled by five Supreme Dragon Kings.
[TARGET: THE DRAGON EMPIRE – FLOOR 75]
Capital: Dracarys Citadel
Rulers: The Five Supreme Dragon Kings
Population: 1 Billion Elite Dragons
Defensive Power: Legendary-Tier and Above
Special Feature: Dragon Warriors can evolve into Mythical-Tier Beasts
Darius crossed his arms.
> "Attacking the Dragon Empire head-on is madness. Their scales resist magic, their breath can melt armies, and they regenerate faster than most creatures."
Nyxara smirked.
> "That's exactly why we're taking them. If Aric controls the dragons, his army becomes unstoppable."
Aric's golden eyes gleamed.
> "I don't plan to just conquer them. I plan to make them kneel."
A dark, overwhelming aura spread across the room.
His subordinates felt their very souls tremble.
> "Prepare the Abyssal Legion. We march at dawn."
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March of the Abyssal Legion
The skies above Floor 75 turned black.
From the Abyssal Citadel, an army of millions descended upon the Dragon Empire.
At the front, Aric soared through the sky, his body radiating dark energy, his newly gained Abyssal Wings spreading wide.
Behind him, an unstoppable force followed:
10,000 Abyssal Warlocks, masters of forbidden magic.
50,000 Shadow Reapers, elite assassins from the Nether Elves.
200,000 Titan Berserkers, towering warriors immune to fear.
500,000 Abyssal Beasts, creatures of the Void, each stronger than a Lesser Dragon.
And leading them—Aric himself.
> DING!
[WORLD ANNOUNCEMENT!]
THE ABYSSAL LEGION HAS DECLARED WAR ON THE DRAGON EMPIRE!
The battle for the throne begins!
The entire Tower Realm watched in real-time. Millions of players froze, their minds filled with only one thought—
> "He's actually going to war with the dragons?!"
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The Five Supreme Dragon Kings Assemble
Inside the Dracarys Citadel, five massive dragon figures loomed over a colossal war table.
The Dragon Kings were not mere monsters. They were living calamities, each strong enough to wipe out armies alone.
1. Aurelion, The Golden Tyrant – Wielding sunfire breath capable of incinerating cities.
2. Valmira, The Frost Queen – A dragoness of eternal ice, freezing entire battlefields.
3. Dregan, The Abyssal Destroyer – A shadow dragon who devours souls.
4. Ignaros, The Crimson Cataclysm – The strongest fire dragon, breathing hellfire.
5. Zephiron, The Storm Emperor – Controls winds that can slice mountains in half.
Zephiron's eyes narrowed.
> "Aric Valen… his name spreads like wildfire."
Valmira let out a chilling breath.
> "He thinks he can subjugate us? Foolish."
Aurelion growled.
> "Then let him come. Let's show this so-called 'Abyssal Overlord' what it means to challenge dragons."
The five dragons roared in unison.
> "TO WAR!"
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The Battle of Dracarys Citadel
The first clash was brutal.
As Aric's army stormed the dragon kingdom, the sky itself turned red.
> BOOM!
A massive golden beam shot down from the heavens—Aurelion's Sunfire!
> FWOOSH!
Aric raised his hand. Reality twisted. The sunfire froze midair, bending under his control.
> "Your flames are mine now."
With a flick of his wrist, he redirected the golden fire, sending it crashing into Valmira's frozen palace!
> CRACK!
The entire ice fortress shattered.
Valmira roared in rage, but before she could react—Nyxara appeared behind her.
> SLASH!
A black void blade cut through Valmira's wing, sending the Frost Queen plummeting.
> DING!
[Valmira, The Frost Queen – Severely Wounded!]
Her power weakens!
Aric's golden eyes locked onto Aurelion.
> "Your turn."
Aurelion unleashed another sunfire blast.
But this time—Aric didn't dodge.
Instead, he walked straight into the flames.
> DING!
[NEW SKILL UNLOCKED – DIVINE FIRE IMMUNITY]
You are now immune to all holy flames!
Aurelion's eyes widened in shock.
Aric grinned.
> "Now… Kneel."
A surge of black energy erupted, wrapping around Aurelion's body. The Golden Tyrant, once feared across the realm, fell to one knee.
> DING!
[Aurelion, The Golden Tyrant, has been subjugated!]
He now serves Aric Valen!
The battlefield fell into stunned silence.
The strongest dragon had surrendered.
The war was all but over.
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Aftermath – Aric's Army Evolves
By nightfall, the Dragon Empire belonged to Aric.
The surviving dragons swore loyalty, joining his unstoppable Abyssal Legion.
Aric's status updated once more:
> DING!
[STATUS UPDATE!]
RANK: SEMI-MYTHICAL → MYTHICAL
NEW ARMY UNLOCKED: THE ABYSSAL DRAGON LEGION
CURRENT FORCES: 5 Million+ (Ranging from Epic to Mythical)]
As Aric stood atop the ruins of Dracarys Citadel, he received another notification.
> DING!
[WORLD ANNOUNCEMENT!]
THE DRAGON EMPIRE HAS FALLEN!
THE ABYSSAL OVERLORD REIGNS SUPREME!
The entire Tower Realm shook.
> "One empire down…" Aric smirked. "Many more to go."
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End of Chapter 18