Ascent of Hero on the Dragon Throne

"Different forms?" As though something crossed his mind, Rocky's eyes narrowed at the enchanted barrier that had appeared when the spiritual shadow collided it. Then, he gently pressed his palm against its center.

All of a sudden, with Rocky's palm at its center, spiritual power rippled outward like waves. Gradually, the ripples spread across the threads of the spider web that was formed by the spiritual shadow.

Under the impact of the rippling spiritual power, the enchanted barrier began to tremble violently. Moments later, the vibrations intensified, til hairline cracks began to appear.

"Ah!" Rocky exclaimed, popping open his eyes. Suddenly, a strong spiritual power surged out from his palm and onto the enchanted barrier. With a loud bang, the whole enchanted barrier shattered into countless pieces, like broken glass. In the blink of an eye, the barrier had vanished without a trace.

Once the enchanted barrier was broken, Rocky immediately brandished the Frozen Wind Dagger, slashing at the wooden fence. Then, he rushed to his father, the emperor of the Holy Dragon Empire.

As he got closer, Rocky could see the state the emperor was left in. Long wisps of silver hair framed his hollowed cheeks. His eyes were sunken, as though he barely slept. His torn-up robe revealed emaciated hands and feet.

"Father..." Rocky couldn't help but tremble with mixed emotions at the sight of his mistreated father. Yet, he was not supposed to have such emotions.

"Don't worry, my child. It's lucky enough that I am still alive. What matters now is that I lived to see you again," the emperor said calmly. His old wrinkled face revealed a thankful smile, his eyes brimming with tears of gratitude.

"Let's go." Rocky abruptly turned around to let the emperor mount his back. Together, they left the cave as fast as they could, flying straight down.

On the other side, Bryant and Marcia were fighting side by side against the ordinary spiritual beings of the Dragon Master Clan.

"General Marcia, what on earth do you want?" Bryant suddenly asked, hi

anding among the foursome, Rocky barked orders quickly.

"Leave it to me. You go protect my father. Chief Bryant and General Marcia are coming," Rocky said to the foursome.

"You guys go first. Basil and I will stay here," Sabina said resolutely.

"I'll stay, too," Lucilla chimed in immediately.

"Rocky, what did you do to make these two girls so willing to follow you? I envy you so much!" Sheridan teased playfully, while Sabina rolled her eyes.

Seeing how Sabina and Lucilla were willing to go through fire and water for Rocky, Shirley felt restless.

"You all should go. If you stay here, I won't be able to fight against the spiritual slaves freely," Rocky said gravely.

Upon hearing this, the foursome exchanged wary glances. Finally, they obeyed, taking their spirit-manipulated beasts to meet Ken. There they found the emperor resting on its back.

At the sight of their escaped prisoner, the spiritual slaves immediately regrouped and rushed to Rocky and the others. Instantly, the sky and earth were swarming with beasts.

Since the emperor had been saved and was now under their protection, Rocky didn't have to hold back any longer. His left arm was transformed into a pillar of flame, a direct complement to his right arm of ice. He then began to ruthlessly attack with all his strength, slaying all the beasts and spiritual slaves around him.