Chapter 1581: The Molten Mountain Dragon Appears
The beginning was just a slight tremor, not enough to draw attention. After all, there were far too many monsters and armies outside the city, locked in brutal battles, both in the sky and underground, all descending into chaos.
Tremors on the ground were commonplace, far too mundane to raise alarms. But this was only the beginning. The frequency of the shakes increased, growing more intense, and in some areas, it became impossible to stand upright.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom...
Then, it wasn’t just the ground. Rocks from above began to fall alongside the vibrations. It was at this moment that everyone realized something was wrong.
The Demon Marshal standing atop the city wall abruptly opened her eyes. Gone was the mocking amusement that had previously lingered there, replaced by chilling indifference: "Your doomsday has arrived. When the Magma Dragon emerges, it will be the moment you are all buried alive."
Crack, crack, crack...
Massive fissures appeared across the ground, swallowing unfortunate soldiers and players whole. The cracks were suffused with flickering flames, and below was clearly blistering magma at its peak heat.
Needless to say, there was no chance those who fell into the fissures could survive. The players and armies woke to the dire peril, but the monsters remained madly relentless. The United Army’s defenses began to break, leading to widespread slaughter.
"Stay calm, everyone! We’ve prepared for this moment. Just hold the defensive line, prevent the massacre, and protect everyone’s safety!" Several leaders shouted at the top of their lungs, trying to steady the troops’ resolve.
"Heh heh heh, what a joke. Do you truly believe the danger only arises from the Magma Dragon? As I’ve said before, the dragon is only a tool, a means to my end. Why would I waste its potential merely to deal with you pathetic ants? I’ve already set up an Array. Once the Magma Dragon appears, it will trigger an explosion in the underground world here. When the layers of rock above collapse, they’ll crush you utterly. Enjoy these remaining seconds; you have less than a minute before it all ends."