99: God of the Wasteland

Dragon City, City Lord's Mansion, High Council Chamber.

A middle-aged man wearing a black dragon-patterned combat suit, with a resolute face and a naturally imposing aura, sat in the main seat.

He was the Lord of Dragon City, known as the Savior of the Wasteland, the "Dragon Emperor," Invincible in the East.

At this moment, his brow was slightly furrowed as he listened to reports from several core generals below.

"City Lord, Eden to the west has been making frequent moves recently. Their newly developed 'Angel Legion' has appeared multiple times in our border hunting zones, full of provocation."

"Valhalla to the north is also restless. Their 'Berserker' legion seems to be gathering toward the south, with unknown objectives."

"The beast tide outside the city is also more violent than in previous years; our front lines are under great pressure."

One bad news after another made the atmosphere in the council chamber feel somewhat oppressive.

After listening to the reports, Invincible in the East was just about to speak.

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically. He stood up abruptly, his gaze like lightning as he looked out the window.

An unprecedented and terrifying Divine Thought that made even him feel palpitations descended without warning!

This Divine Thought, as deep as an abyss and as vast as hell, instantly enveloped the entire Dragon City.

Before it, his proud S-Rank Peak Mental Energy was as fragile as a thin sheet of paper.

"Who is it?!"

Invincible in the East was horrified.

He was certain that even if the "Holy Lord" of Eden and "Odin" of Valhalla joined forces, they could never release such a terrifying Divine Thought!

Could it be... an existence beyond SS-Rank?

Were those legendary prehistoric monsters sleeping deep within the Forbidden Zones waking up?

Just as he was filled with shock and uncertainty, an indifferent voice rang directly in his mind.

"Lord of Dragon City, Invincible in the East?"

"This seat is Chu He."

"Thirty miles outside the city, Fallen Dragon Slope. I give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

"Get over here and see me."

"When the time is up, if you do not come, this seat will personally trample your Dragon City."

The voice was domineering and arrogant, filled with an unquestionable will.

As the voice faded, that terrifying Divine Thought also receded like a tide, as if it had never appeared.

Inside the council chamber, there was a deathly silence.

A layer of fine cold sweat broke out on Invincible in the East's forehead.

In those few short seconds just now, he felt as if he had taken a walk before the Gates of Hell.

The other party's Divine Thought was powerful to a level he could not comprehend. If the other party wished, perhaps a single thought could make his mental world completely collapse.

"City Lord, what's wrong?" The generals below noticed his abnormality and asked with concern.

Invincible in the East took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the stormy waves in his heart, and said in a heavy voice, "Pass my order: Dragon City is to enter the highest state of combat readiness! Activate the 'Sky Curtain' defense System!"

"Also, prepare a vehicle. I need to go out of the city."

"City Lord, you mustn't!" an old general immediately spoke up to dissuade him. "The situation is unclear. With your precious status, how can you easily venture into danger?"

"Indeed, City Lord. No matter who the opponent is, our Dragon City's million-strong army, combined with the Sky Curtain System, is enough to fight even if an SS-Rank expert arrives in person!"

Invincible in the East waved his hand, interrupting them.

"You all do not understand."

A trace of bitterness appeared on his face.

Fight?

With what?

That Divine Thought just now had already surpassed his understanding of "power."

It was simply not power from the same dimension.

He had a strong premonition that if he didn't go, the other party really would trample the entire Dragon City like crushing an ant.

For the sake of the million souls in Dragon City, he had no choice.

"My mind is made up; no more words are needed."

Invincible in the East's tone was unquestionable.

He took off his combat suit, changed into casual clothes, and walked out of the City Lord's Mansion alone... to Fallen Dragon Slope.

This had once been an ancient battlefield; now, only yellow sand and weathered bones remained everywhere.

Chu He stood with his hands behind his back at the Peak of the slope, waiting quietly.

Anya stood behind him with her hands down like the most loyal maidservant, not even daring to breathe loudly.

She had witnessed with her own eyes how her new master, with just a single Divine Thought, had made that arrogant steel behemoth sound its highest-level alarm.

Her awe of Chu He had now reached an unsurpassable level.

This was a true god!

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn soon passed.

A black hovercar slowly drove from the direction of Dragon City and stopped at the bottom of the slope.

The car door opened, and Invincible in the East stepped out alone.

He looked up at the green-robed figure on the slope, and his pupils suddenly constricted.

So young!

Moreover, there were no energy fluctuations on the other party's body. He looked just like an ordinary ancient scholar.

Returning to simplicity!

Invincible in the East's heart instantly sank to rock bottom.

He knew this was definitely not an ordinary person, but a terrifying manifestation of power concentrated to the extreme, completely internalized without leaking a single bit.

He walked up the slope step by step with difficulty, each step feeling like treading on the edge of a blade.

Finally, he stopped ten meters in front of Chu He, cupped his fists, and said in a heavy voice, "Invincible in the East of Dragon City greets Your Excellency. I do not know why Your Excellency has graced us with your presence; what are your instructions?"

He kept his posture very low.

Because he knew that in the face of absolute strength, any dignity or airs were laughable.

Chu He turned around, looked him over, and spoke indifferently.

His voice was not loud, but it clearly entered Invincible in the East's ears, as well as Anya's behind him.

"From today onward, I am taking over this world."

"You and your Dragon City have two choices."

"One: Submit."

"Two: Death."