Coiling Dragon: Reborn As The Armored Razorback Wyrm

Fortunately, Nien had a good relationship with the Fire Dragon, Little Red. With his assistance, this piece of Black Obsidian was undoubtedly the most suitable for him.

Next was the reward for Liyah. Sadius selected a Darkness Element Pearl, which contained Darkness Elemental essence comparable to a Saint-level magic core. Carrying it for long periods would greatly aid in cultivation.

After the banquet concluded, the three Violet Gold Stone Eater Rat Kings clamored for Sadius to showcase his carving skills.

Under the watchful eyes of numerous magical beasts, Sadius stepped up to the cave entrance.

The entrance had already been expanded, making it an ideal canvas for his carving.

Suspended in mid-air, Sadius transformed his claws into blades and began etching into the stone walls of the cave entrance using his newly acquired Straight Chisel Sculpting method that Linley abused in his rapid growth period.

The rough outlines of the three Violet Gold Stone Eater Rat Kings emerged. As his claws continued to carve, three statues, each embodying different expressions, took form before the magical beasts.

One exuded steadiness, another radiated cheerfulness, while the last one appeared mischievous. Each stone carving captured the unique essence of its respective Rat King.

Although his carving style was somewhat rough, the portrayal of the three Rat Kings was incredibly lifelike.

"Magnificent! Simply perfect!"

If not for the fact that the carvings were embedded in the mountain itself, the three Rat Kings would have taken them away immediately.

"Sadius, why don't we become sworn brothers?" Harvey suggested.

The eldest, Harry, wanted to object. After all, their true identities were that of Mid God powerhouses, whereas Sadius was merely a Saint-level magical beast. He wasn't yet qualified to be their sworn brother.

However, the second brother, Hart, shook his head at Harry. Though Sadius was not a divine beast, he clearly had the potential to reach godhood. Forming a brotherhood with him was not a bad idea.

Harry considered it for a moment before ultimately agreeing.

"If my three elder brothers do not mind, then I, your younger brother Sadius, would be honored to swear brotherhood with you."

Sadius suppressed his elation.

To be connected to Beirut's three sons so soon—this meant that he was now considered one of Beirut's people. In the future, traversing Yulan Continent would be far easier.

With a simple ceremony, the four magical beasts became sworn brothers, and Sadius became the youngest among them.

"Fourth Brother, we didn't bring many treasures with us, but here, take this—it is something perfectly suited for you at this moment."

With that, the eldest, Harry, retrieved a peculiar spherical pearl.

"What is this?" Sadius looked at the orb in his hands, sensing its extraordinary nature.

"Drop your blood onto it, and you'll find out."

Sadius did not hesitate. He sliced open his finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto the pearl.

The moment the blood touched the pearl, it instantly fused into Sadius' body.

A terrifying surge of life force spread throughout his being.

"The Pearl of Life!" Sadius immediately recognized the treasure.

This ancient relic granted near-instant regeneration, making its wielder nearly impossible to kill. As long as the user's soul remained intact, any physical injuries would rapidly heal within moments. The only true way to kill a bearer of The Pearl of Life was to obliterate their entire body in a single strike before regeneration could take place.

However, The Pearl of Life only worked on non-Deities. The divine bodies of gods were composed of divine energy, rendering the pearl ineffective for them.

Having refined The Pearl of Life, Sadius expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the three Rat Kings.

"Thank you, my brothers! This pearl is of immeasurable value to me!"

Sadius had already envisioned that once he obtained The Pearl of Life in the Necropolis of the Gods, he would have an ultimate move to trade his life in battle—except now, he could unleash it repeatedly without dying.

A continuous barrage of Saint-level Razorback Thorns would be an overwhelmingly fearsome attack. Most Saint-level beings wouldn't stand a chance.

"Fourth Brother, since you've made enemies with the Radiant Church, do not assume they will tolerate this grudge. The strength of the Radiant Church is far greater than what you have seen so far."

The three Rat Kings had learned of Sadius' feud with the Radiant Church and warned him to be cautious.

As Beirut's sons, they couldn't directly intervene against the Radiant Church for their newly sworn brother, but they could at least offer a warning.

Sadius nodded. He was well aware of the Radiant Church's strength.

In the original story, even after suffering through the Day of Destruction and Linley's subsequent suppression, the Radiant Church still managed to gather thirty-six Saint-level experts to form the Grand Six-Pointed Star Battle Formation. Their foundation was terrifyingly deep.

Moreover, Heidens was no simple man—he cultivated both Light and Fate Elements, elevating his combat prowess to the pinnacle of Saint-level powerhouses.

Then there were the Radiant Church's Descended Angels. Previously, just six Two-Winged Angels had been enough to devastate the magical beasts of The Mountain Range of Magical Beasts.

What if Four-Winged Angels descended?

Given such circumstances, Sadius had little chance of winning in an all-out war.

The top-tier combat strength of the Magical Beast Alliance consisted only of himself. For now, they could merely hold their ground within The Mountain Range of Magical Beasts—expansion was out of the question.

However, Sadius did not fear the Radiant Church.

He believed that his strength would soon reach new heights, and when that time came, it would be he who launched the counterattack.

The three Violet Gold Stone Eater Rat Kings eventually left The Mountain Range of Magical Beasts. They had been away from The Forest of Darkness for too long—if Beirut returned and caught them slacking, he would undoubtedly impose even harsher training.

Three days later, Sadius flew alone out of The Mountain Range of Magical Beasts.

He had ordered the Radiant Church to retreat a hundred miles from the magical beast territory. Now, he was here to see if they had obeyed.

As he flew past the boundary, what greeted him was a scene of flames and destruction.

The Radiant Church had indeed forced all humans to evacuate from within a hundred miles of the mountain range.

This had been a monumental task.

Though countless civilians had protested, the presence of Saint-level enforcers left them no choice.

In the end, the Radiant Church had secretly resorted to massacres, slaughtering those who refused to abandon their homes.

"The Radiant Church truly is ruthless."

As Sadius soared through the air, he suddenly spotted a familiar figure.

A young woman was searching through the ruins of a slaughtered town, looking for survivors.

Sadius recognized her instantly—it was Lena, his sworn follower.

At that moment, Lena was trying to save a gravely injured civilian.

However, as only a Rank-Five Light Magus, her healing spells lacked the power needed to restore a critically wounded person.

Just as Lena was about to give up, a shadow appeared behind her.

"Use this—it will amplify your magic."

Startled, Lena turned to see Sadius standing behind her.

"Lord Sadius!" she exclaimed, surprised to encounter him here.

But then, worry filled her eyes.

She had survived the battle three days prior, witnessing firsthand how Sadius had overwhelmed the Holy Union's coalition like a god descending to the battlefield. Afterward, he had ordered humans to evacuate a hundred miles from The Mountain Range of Magical Beasts.

The Radiant Church had responded with brutal force, executing civilians who refused to leave.

"Lord Sadius, I didn't mean to disobey! I will leave immediately with these survivors."

Lena feared she had drawn Sadius' ire by lingering in the forbidden zone.

"It's fine. You swore eternal loyalty to me—you are my follower."

With that, Sadius handed her a long spear.

This was none other than the former Radiant Pope's divine weapon, which also served as a powerful magical staff, embedded with seven Rank-Nine magic cores of various elements.

"Use it well—save more lives."