madnovel Chapter 155 Volcano
Chapter 155 Volcano
Chapter 157 Volcano
Driven by both the allure of its own magic and the rules of the world, the magma drawn from the earth has arrived at the predetermined location.
With just one glance, Thor discerned the root of the nest's anomaly: the lava he had diverted from the vicinity of the fungus cave had instead accelerated its ascent, eagerly attempting to break through the surface and create an erupting volcano.
This might not be a bad thing for Thor. As a red dragon, living in an active volcano is far more comfortable than in a simple stone cave.
This place not only provides him with abundant fire and earth elemental supplies, but also allows him to absorb underground substances to aid in his physical development and defend against enemy invasions.
Even so, it doesn't mean that Thor will let this nascent volcano erupt directly.
Regardless of the extent of its impact on the surrounding life, the terraced fields that have been painstakingly cultivated and the crops that have not yet been harvested will be destroyed.
Unwilling to witness this scene, Thor quickly increased his flight speed, his broad wings flapping rapidly behind him, and the flames on his body rising even more intensely, transforming him into a shooting star as he plunged headlong into the nest billowing with thick smoke.
The pungent smell of sulfur hit him, and he saw that the rocks on the ground where he used to lie had turned reddish-brown.
It was as if a giant creature was constantly pushing upwards from below, causing the ground to bulge slightly, and the small pebbles scattered on it were still gently bouncing.
With his powerful elemental affinity, Thor inexplicably sensed an emotion mixed with rage and violence, an emotion that was eager to burst forth from the earth.
It seemed as if the boiling magma below truly possessed life.
If it were an ordinary red dragon, perhaps all we could do at this moment would be to let it run its course and allow it to develop freely.
However, thanks to his purified bloodline and the addition of multiple monster templates, Thor had more room to maneuver when facing this immense power of heaven and earth.
His body, which had been suspended in the air, slowly descended, and his four feet pressed down on the raised mounds on the ground.
As he took a deep breath, dazzling flame patterns shimmered on the membranes of his slightly open wings.
Thor continuously absorbed large amounts of fire and earth elements into his body, where they fused with magic and dragon-attribute energy. After being imprinted with his own mark, these elements were then continuously channeled into the ground through the tip of his tail.
In this way, Thor's mental energy is like a circulating purifier, or a drop of ink spreading, allowing his mental domain to continuously expand downwards.
The magma surging underground was soon as if it had been put under invisible reins. The turbulent energy gradually calmed down and had to obey Thor's will, slowing down the rate of eruption.
First, the ground bulged and cracked open, and then orange-red magma slowly seeped out.
The potentially unrestrained eruption was slowed down by hundreds or thousands of times at this moment, and the damage it could cause was naturally reduced accordingly.
The scalding liquid, which looked like delicious syrup, quickly submerged Thor's feet and continued to spread outwards, filling the entire lair.
Thor glanced at the cave entrance not far away, then looked up at the sky above him. After a moment's thought, he raised his head and, after a brief gathering of strength, exhaled a scorching breath.
The orange-red flames, tinged with blue light, quickly melted the rocks overhead as the magma continuously supplied them with high temperatures, and the golden-red liquid rained down.
Propelled by the magma, Thor's body began to rise slowly, and the rock wall above him thinned until it was finally completely pierced through.
Bright sunlight streamed down from the sky, illuminating Thor's dark red scales with a strong metallic sheen.
He was pushed all the way to the top of the mountain, and little by little, he controlled the speed of the lava eruption beneath his feet, preventing it from shooting into the sky and forcing it to slide down the mountainside.
After a period of time, the surface of the low hill where he built his nest was completely covered by lava, and the lava flowing to the foot of the hill gradually began to solidify due to insufficient subsequent heat supply.
Large amounts of obsidian, still shimmering with red light, continued to accumulate, causing the entire low mountain to grow larger and its height to rise steadily, gradually standing out from the surrounding landscape.
This spectacular scene naturally attracted the attention of Thor's men. At first, it caused a moment of fear, but when they saw the red dragon standing proudly on the mountaintop, its feet treading on lava, their fear quickly turned into fervor.
Intense emotions surged from all directions, transforming into a series of enhanced prompts beneath Thor's gaze.
This added a bit of fun to his otherwise boring situation. He casually exchanged for some "candy beans," popped them into his mouth, and then bent down to lie down.
For the next few days, he controlled the eruption of lava, a process that lasted for nearly a week before gradually subsiding due to exhaustion.
Somewhat impatient, Thor leaped into the air from the calmed lava, looking down from high above and discovering that the low mountain he once knew had been completely transformed.
Originally just over a thousand meters high, it has now increased by at least two or three hundred meters, and its shape has become much thicker, turning into a standard cylinder.
After the molten lava solidified on the mountain surface, the resulting obsidian and basalt intertwined to form a deep iron-black color, which was also tinged with a dark red due to the influence of the red dragon's magic.
Because the eruption was not violent, it did not produce much volcanic ash. Although it still damaged crops and landforms on many surrounding hills, the situation was much better than a direct eruption.
As for the damaged fields, it's not all bad. The erupting volcanic ash is rich in minerals, serving as natural fertilizer. With deep plowing and replanting, the next season's crops will surely yield a better harvest.
As Thor's strength increased and his control over the volcanic magma improved, he was even able to actively manipulate the volcano to erupt periodically.
After each crop matures and is harvested, the volcano erupts once, which not only fertilizes the land, but the high temperature and sulfides also disinfect pests and diseases.
Meanwhile, the magma that erupts from the ground is rich in minerals from the earth's veins, which, after solidification, form natural mineral veins.
Therefore, for a red dragon, a volcano is not only a comfortable habitat, a safe sanctuary, and an energy supply station that continuously generates magical elements, but also an important source of income.
Thor looked down at the dark volcano and nodded in satisfaction.
This is the proper lair for a red dragon. Those who dig holes in rocks and occupy abandoned castles are the choices of the weak.
As his strength increases, he will attract more and more magma from the earth's veins, and the volcano will continue to grow.
In the foreseeable near future, it will undoubtedly become one of the most magnificent wonders in the world.
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