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Chapter 193 - 193 192 Snow Forest

Chapter 193: Chapter 192 Snow Forest Chapter 193: Chapter 192 Snow Forest The Snow Forest outside the Great Mouth Atrium wasn’t large, mostly composed of fir and pine trees, all of them conifer species.

On the Snowfield, only these cold-hardy conifers could survive.

However, although the trees in the Snow Forest were fir and pine, these tall trees shielded the brutal cold and blizzards, and provided a sliver of space for the survival of the underbrush, grasses, and mosses below.

With conifers present, and the added layers of shrubs, grasses, and tundra plants, naturally, many small animals were attracted to the area.

“Sir is absolutely correct!” Charles followed behind Russell, chiming in, “Seeing such a thriving Snow Forest on the Snowfield, so full of life, one can foresee that mankind will eventually overcome the Snow Demons, drive them back to their homeland, and restore the four seasons of Dragon Sleep Continent.”

“But all these things, our generation might not live to see,” Russell shook his head.

Considering the world of supernatural power that was Dragon Sleep Continent, he was satisfied with everything except the short lifespan of humans.

Even the first Dragon Knight, Duke Quentin Shadowflame, lived only until the age of one hundred and ninety-five.

Without other opportunities, even if Russell had contracted with the Little Dream Dragon, he feared that he would live only up to two hundred years before his soul returned to its place of rest.

“Fleeting!” Russell exclaimed, “A human life is too brief.”

Charles, trying to flatter, said, “Blessed by the Great Dragon, Sir, you will surely succeed in dragon-riding and live way beyond one hundred and ninety-five years.”

“As if one hundred and ninety-five years is long,” Russell shook his head, “Even Bipedal Flying Dragons live for three to five hundred years, and Great Dragons have lifespans of over a thousand years… If I could transform into a Great Dragon, then coming to Dragon Sleep Continent would not have been in vain.”

“Uh…” Charles was at a loss for words.

He never expected that Russell wouldn’t be satisfied with living to one hundred and ninety-five years and actually aspired to share the lifespan of a Great Dragon.

Catherine spoke up, “Sir, the longest-lived in Shadowflame Grand Duchy was the first Duke. Maybe there are longer-lived people in other kingdoms. If you were to travel across the entire Dragon Sleep Continent, surely you could find the secret to longevity.”

“Let’s hope so,” Russell responded with a smile.

After wandering in the Snow Forest for an hour, they had explored the whole forest without any novel discoveries.

They didn’t even spot any large wild animals.

The Snow Forest ecosystem was quite primitive and also very fragile. The cold climate meant the land produced very little, hence it could not sustain many animals and plants.

“Druk.”

“Sir, I’m here.”

“You are the head of Grotto Village, and now Grotto Village is also farming for me, so the serfs don’t lack food or drink. Therefore, declare to the villagers that from now on hunting in the Snow Forest is forbidden,” Russell instructed and then said to Charles, “Later, write a notice and post it in Grotto Village.”

“Yes, Sir!” The two of them accepted the orders in turn.

No one asked, but Russell still explained, “Blessed by the Great Dragon, I hope the Snow Forest can gradually grow stronger, and in the future, a Fantasy Beast might emerge.”

Although the Snow Forest was fragile, it had still produced a Fantasy Beast before. The Silver Winged Wind Fox, one of the Fantasy Beasts contracted by Mr. Roman, his father, had been captured from the Snow Forest. At that time, in order to capture this Fantasy Beast, Mr. Roman led his team to stake out on the Snowfield for half a month.

Therefore, Russell hoped that by prohibiting hunting, this Snow Forest might also have the chance to breed a Fantasy Beast.

“Let’s go back.”

The group returned to the Great Mouth Atrium.

Before they could jump down, the Red-eyed Rat King suddenly pointed in the distance and began to screech. Following the direction indicated by the Red-eyed Rat King, Russell saw a group of Snow Ghosts charging towards the location of the Great Mouth Atrium.

“Ah, Snow Ghosts!” Charles quickly shouted, “Sir, quickly hide!”

“Hide from what—just five Snow Ghosts!” Russell had hunted down countless Snow Ghosts before and had no fear of them at all.

Seeing these five Snow Ghosts, he felt as if they were coming to offer a greeting gift.

His hand moved to the hilt of the Green Ceramic Sword at his waist, and he calmly instructed, “Tom, Jack, John, James, get ready to join me in facing the enemy!”

“Yes, Sir!” The four Knight Attendants all drew their knight swords from their waists.

Catherine also drew her broken sword, “Sir, I will fight alongside you. I’ve hunted Snow Ghosts alone with my sister before!”

Russell glanced at the eager Catherine, “Flank support.”

At that moment, Druk spoke, “Sir, why not lure the Snow Ghosts into the atrium and then surround and kill them there?”

“Yes, yes, Sir!” Charles nodded his head fervently.

“Show some courage, Charles,” Russell barked, “Just five green-skinned ones, not even a big green-skinned, nothing to fear! Druk, Catherine, and Charles, you provide support from the sides, keep an eye on the surroundings to prevent any new Snow Ghost ambushes.”

“Yes, Sir!” Catherine replied loudly.

Charles took a couple of deep breaths and then drew the sword he carried, standing guard on either side with Druk.

By that time, five Snow Ghosts had already charged towards them.

Russell bent slightly, patted the Red-eyed Rat King’s head, his meaning clear without words, asking the Red-eyed Rat King to ensure his safety—the Red-eyed Rat King had come to understand Russell’s every action through their days of working together.

Clang!

The Green Ceramic Sword was drawn.

Russell, facing the crowd of Snow Ghosts, charged into them.

His main energy channel was completely open, his Battle Qi sword radiance as natural to wield as his own limbs, and he had even mastered the Six Meridian Divine Sword, the green-skinned Snow Ghosts couldn’t harm him at all.

With the swordsmanship insight he had gained from the Sword Butterfly Amber Bug, he moved like a butterfly flitting among flowers through the crowd of Snow Ghosts.

Tom and Jack, the four of them, each blocked a Snow Ghost.

Before they had exchanged a few blows with the Snow Ghosts, Russell had already sent a Snow Ghost’s head flying with one stroke of his sword, and before the head could hit the ground, he flicked the tip of his sword, instantly unleashing an explosive blade of light that turned the Snow Ghost’s head to dust.

As it landed, an Ice Pellet Pearl the size of a marble formed.

The Red-eyed Rat King rushed over, flicked it with its paw, and the Ice Pellet Pearl flew towards Russell, who caught it and pocketed it.

Without stopping, he sprinted towards another Snow Ghost that was entangled with Tom.

The sword danced and the blade shone, in the blink of an eye, a sinister turquoise head soared into the sky, leaving only a headless torso still flailing with an ice sword.

The headless torso, unable to see, swung at the air until the head fell, and Tom ran over and smashed the head to pieces with one kick.

“Phew, Sir is mighty!” Tom exhaled, digging out the Ice Pellet Pearl despite the stench.

Looking up, Russell had already helped Jack deal with the third Snow Ghost, and then swiftly assisted John and James with the last two Snow Ghosts.

From start to finish, it hadn’t even been half a quarter of an hour’s time.

Five Snow Ghosts had been turned into five Ice Pellet Pearls.

Clang!

Sword returned to its sheath, Russell casually flipped the Ice Pellet Pearl in his hand, very pleased with this unexpected little interlude.

The Little Dream Dragon’s snack was secured once again.

“Dragons gaze!” Charles stared in amazement, still unaware of how much Russell’s strength had changed, “Sir, you… you are simply too great, incredible, your strength has already surpassed that of a Great Knight!”

“Approaching that of a Great Knight, but not yet surpassing,” Russell stated matter-of-factly.

“Sir is mighty!” shouted Druk loudly.

Catherine’s eyes shone, “Sir, you look so handsome when you fight.”

“Stay calm, as I said, it was just five green-skinned ones,” Russell replied with a mild smile, not too proud of hunting the five Snow Ghosts.

You should know.

In his dreams, he had hunted down as many as four Snow Demons!