Hell Howl's question left the Hell Legion members within the magic barrier completely stunned, each one staring fixedly at Shi Feng atop the holy dragon's spine, their eyes filled with disbelief.
"Is he even human?"
They had already received intelligence that this holy dragon was connected to Shi Feng.
But they never expected that the Shi Feng standing before them could not only command a dragon but also possessed the power to suppress the magic barrier.
In the Divine Realm, if any of the major superpowers could obtain even one of these, they would go absolutely berserk with joy. Whether the holy dragon or the domain treasure, both were supreme treasures for garrisoning a fortress—assets that would leave any major superpower powerless. Only their Netherworld Empire had any means to deal with them.
But Shi Feng possessed both at the same time.
This was practically inhuman!
"That's right. I am Black Flame." Standing atop the holy dragon's spine, Shi Feng nodded and looked toward Hell Howl as he spoke calmly. "I truly didn't expect you to be hiding something this deep. Every major superpower is tearing their hair out over the appearance of dragons, yet your real killer weapon isn't just the dragon—you also possess such a powerful domain treasure." Hell Howl looked at Shi Feng with a bitter smile. "This time, our Hell Legion admits defeat."
Although the magic barrier's shield was still active, and they had several magic barriers in hand, they couldn't leave while inside the mana barrier. The energy of the magic barrier was finite—once time ran out, or if the holy dragon Elblack continued its assault, collapse was only a matter of time.
The moment the magic barrier shattered, with the holy dragon Elblack's power, they wouldn't even have a chance to flee.
As for continuing to resist, it would be futile. Facing the holy dragon Elblack's dragon might, even moving was difficult, let alone fighting.
In other words, their lives were now entirely in Shi Feng's hands.
Rather than waste time, he might as well be direct.
But just as Hell Howl finished speaking, a clear, gentle voice suddenly reached his ears and those of his companions.
"Commander Howl, you've misunderstood. The one who invited you here was actually President Black Flame's idea. As honored guests of Starfall Bastion, President Black Flame came personally to welcome you—that is all, with no other intentions."
At that moment, another figure appeared on the holy dragon's spine—it was none other than Fithalya, commander of the Divine Tribulation's elite corps.
"Welcome us?" Hell Howl's eyes rolled at the words.
Using a holy dragon to welcome guests?
And not just the dragon—even a domain treasure was deployed. Where was the welcoming in that?
The Hell Legion members likewise cast contemptuous glances at Fithalya.
They were clearly trying to intimidate them, yet she claimed there was no such intention. It was like standing next to a ravenous beast that circles you hungrily while being told it has no intention of eating you...
Who would believe such a thing?
But with the situation not in their favor, they could only endure.
Without the holy dragon Elblack and the domain treasure, they would have made sure Shi Feng and Fithalya understood just how fragile Starfall Bastion was in the eyes of the Hell Legion.
"Commander Howl, this isn't a place for conversation. Let's continue this at the City Lord's Manor."
Shi Feng couldn't have cared less whether Hell Howl and the others believed it. He leaped directly from the holy dragon's back, deactivated the Ring of the Gospel's domain, and led Hell Howl and the others toward Starfall Bastion's City Lord's Manor.
The Hell Legion's several vice-commanders looked to Hell Howl, seeking his thoughts.
"Since we've already come, we might as well talk." Hell Howl couldn't make heads or tails of Shi Feng's intentions, and with their lives beyond their control, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and press forward.
With that, Hell Howl walked toward Starfall Bastion's City Lord's Manor, while the Hell Legion's vice-commanders signaled the rest of the troops to rest in place before following behind Hell Howl toward the City Lord's Manor located at the center of Starfall Bastion.
Along the way, Hell Howl and the others grew more alarmed the closer they drew to the central City Lord's Manor.
The mana they could sense grew increasingly dense with every step. They had barely covered half the distance, yet the ambient mana concentration was already twenty to thirty percent greater than before.
While a mere twenty to thirty percent increase in mana might not sound like much, it could boost their combat technique and magical skill training by at least fifty percent—especially when practicing advanced combat techniques and Bronze-rank techniques. The effect would likely surpass even the secret realm controlled by their Netherworld Empire.
"Hmm? What's that place?" While sensing the surrounding mana, Hell Howl's gaze was drawn to an ancient tower not far from the City Lord's Manor.
Though the tower was modest in height—only five stories—it concentrated mana second only to the City Lord's Manor. Within the already mana-rich Starfall Bastion, it stood out like a beacon, impossible to ignore.