Chapter 1,398 Ancient Dragon Eos
Ancient dragons refer to dragons that are over five hundred years old. Basically, this age has exceeded the natural death life limit of the dragon clan. This kind of dragon will not have the aging phenomenon of ordinary dragons; instead, it will go against the trend and become stronger as it gets older.
If among Homo sapiens, those who transcend ordinary life forms are called extraordinary beings, then ancient dragons can be regarded as extraordinary beings among the dragon clan, because they cannot be viewed with the cognition of ordinary dragons.
However, there is no such thing as an extraordinary person in the Dragon Clan, and even the term "ancient dragon" is not a term commonly used by the Dragon Clan itself or in all places. This is just a saying used by a few humans to remind others that a certain dragon is not easy to mess with when targeting some strong dragons who meet certain conditions - that is, age.
It was such an ancient dragon that Henry wanted to take Lin and others to see - Eos.
After the fleet entered the inner river of Dragon Island, Lin originally thought that this powerful race lived in caves as he watched the giant dragons entering and exiting from the caves on the hillside.
Inside the cave, there should be piles of coins and jewelry, and the dragons are lying on this "bed" that is not comfortable at all. Usually he is either sleeping hard or chatting with the giant dragon on the mountain of money next door.
After actually entering a cave, I realized that my previous imagination was too ignorant.
I don’t know about other caves, but Eos has managed his own dragon cave into a palace.
The stone pillars connected by stalactites and stalagmites were carved into the style of Greek pillars in my hometown, that is, there are many vertical lines and grooves on the pillars. The pillars were at least as thick as three or four people hugging each other. If it weren't for the traces of water flowing through them, Lin wouldn't believe that they were transformed from natural stone pillars.
The palace also has floors polished to the point of discernment, walls with embossed murals, and a large bed where the dragon can lie on its side. All these things made Lin know what the craftsmen who came to work on Long Island were doing.
The particularly difficult point is that there are no additional building structures built in the Dragon Cave. Everything is transformed according to the topography of the original cave.
The reason why Lin can make such a judgment is because the main structure of the entire palace is completely formed in one piece without any trace of seams. This is not like the craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen in my hometown, which hides the seams invisible. But there really is no seam. Even if you use your own environment detection magic, you will come to the same conclusion.
So Lin was in the mood to visit the ruins of primitive people, but what he saw was a very artistic mansion. He was immediately shocked by the contrast and was so dizzy that he couldn't help himself.
Especially the relief murals on the walls. Although they are not as masterful as Michelangelo's memories in my hometown, they are still very unique and excellent works. And there are stories in the paintings, sometimes people, sometimes dragons. Lin guessed that it might be Eos's own deeds.
Someone thought maliciously that the dragon's cave was so well carved that it would be the best choice for a yin house, not to mention a yang house. There were also complete murals explaining the owner's life and deeds. When the cave entrance is sealed, the elderly people inside can sit down and die with peace of mind. This is truly a one-stop service, from living to burial, all in the same place.
And that huge platform, made of white jade, is the 'dragon bed' in this palace. It has nothing to do with the emperor back home, but it’s really a bed for a dragon to sleep on. Lying on top is the owner of this place, a rather rare gem-clad dragon.
There is a saying that the Construct Dragon is not a natural species, but a creation of the past Goblin Empire. Therefore, one cannot find two identical constructed dragons. Each constructed dragon is unique.
But one of the reasons why the so-called "creation" theory is not believed is that the constructed dragon is not like the golem, with slow reactions and low intelligence. Each construct dragon has profound knowledge and quick reactions. Not only is it articulate, but it can also often refute those who claim to be smart.
This is not the level that 'man-made things' can perform. Constructed dragons even have souls, and all kinds of magic targeting souls or spirits have a chance to work.
But those who support it also have something to say. This lies in the most obvious feature of the Goblin Empire's creation on the Construct Dragon - the structure of the pump. On Eos, there are one to three pumps at the reflex points of the joints.
Whenever the pump on the goblin empire's creation is inserted into the body of the construction machine, it can increase the power of the construction several times. Not only will the speed become faster, but the output will also increase. It is said that no one or dragon has ever seen the pump used on Eos, but its shape is unmistakable.
Constructing a pump cannot be a natural organ of a living thing. Therefore, there is another theory about the constructed dragons in the Lost Land, that is, even if these dragon species are not produced from scratch by the goblin empire, they may be living bodies, mixed structures, and dragon species transformed by goblins.
Another reason why construct dragons are living creatures is because, regardless of male or female, construct dragons have the ability to reproduce with other dragons or other creatures.
The only exception is that the offspring of a construct dragon will usually have the characteristics of the other parent; even if two construct dragons mate, the offspring will only be the offspring of a metal dragon. As for which one it is, I'm not sure. In other words, for some reason, the number of construct dragons in Midland cannot increase through natural production.
Fortunately, the lifespan of construct dragons is very long, and there is no precedent for natural death. At most, they are killed by other creatures. The Construct Dragons still alive in the world are all hiding and do not go out easily, but this has also caused the number of Construct Dragons in Midland to continue to decrease.
You can see a gem-constructed dragon in front of you, which is comparable to seeing a panda in your hometown. Even in terms of rarity, perhaps the former is even more so, and the latter at least has a breeding base in operation.
Eos is a female dragon. In terms of appearance, it is similar to the common form of the dragon clan. Big belly, long tail, thick hind limbs, thin forelimbs, bat-like wings and sharp dorsal fin.
The only difference is that its entire body is made of gemstones. To be precise, it is some kind of transparent and colored solid object. The so-called gemstone theory is just that the texture looks similar. But it is not transparent enough to see the internal organs, or see the scene on the other side through the body.
The body composition of the Gemman type is different from that of the earth elemental creatures that once existed. Earth Element Gemstones The human body is truly composed of various gemstones. And gems are not like metals that can have alloys. Some low-level gem people are like cheap puzzle pieces. Therefore, the original group of gem people will work hard to improve the purity of body gems. The fewer impurities, the stronger the strength.
Not every part of the gem body of Eos is a gem type. It is a complete entity throughout, with no obvious border areas. And its color is basically uniform.
The reason why I say this is because when viewed from different angles, this gem body will reflect different colors. This gives the exquisite statue of Eos a bit of indescribable divinity.
When it is motionless, Eos is like an exquisite stone carving, without any breath of living things. Looking at its unique gemstone body is like the shock and emotion someone felt when they first went to a church and saw the stained glass as a child before time travel.
Putting aside the question of whether you believe in a religion or not, when I looked at the brightly painted glass of the Christ statue, I really felt like I was bathed in the grace of God. But it’s childish and heartless, and I’ll probably forget it the next day. It was only after seeing this scene that Lin remembered that incident.
In fact, when Lin Yi entered the palace, he really thought that what was on the dragon bed was a one-to-one sculpture of a real dragon, and it was also the work of that master. Except for the strange little protrusions at the joints, the entire sculpture, including its details, is not only astonishing in its level of sophistication, but also in its overall style that combines power and coquettishness.
But when Henry led the people forward, bowed and greeted: "Lord Eos." After the sculpture opened its eyes and looked at the person, Lin was shocked to realize that the dragon sculpture was actually a living thing!
The gem-constructed dragon didn't get up, it just raised its long neck and raised its huge head. The eyes that opened were different from those of ordinary creatures. The eyes of Eos really look like gems within gems, with a cat's eye inlaid in topaz.
However, this pair of eyes composed of dead objects actually gave people a bright feeling. The pair of smart eyes looked at Henry who said hello, then looked at Lin and William.
In an instant, Lin felt like his whole body was being seen through, and the Xuanwu robe on his body even activated secretly. Although there was no magic shield popping up, the inherent divine power protected Lin's entire body under the stimulation of the outside world.
I don’t know if William enjoyed the same treatment, but he had a calm expression and did not show any discomfort at all. However, it shouldn’t be surprising to think that this thick-headed man who doesn’t care about other people’s gazes directly ignores Eos’s gaze.
Xuanwupao's reaction did not make Lin furious. The Flash Technique is close to him. If he wants to run, even the gods can't stop him. It's just that the intention of the gem-constructed dragon in front of me needs to be carefully considered. So Lin waited, waiting for this rare dragon to speak first.
"Magic, what's your name?"
The voice of the gem-constructed dragon was gentle and soft, like the breeze blowing by, making people feel better unconsciously and feel a little more intimate.
Although he looked calm on the surface, Lin was still thinking about it in his heart. The silver dragon loli from before used the fear spell when she was angry; the gem-constructed dragon in front of me, did she use the charm spell when she spoke?
Do all dragons have this ability? Or is this just a talent of certain small groups? Just like Longwei, it comes with him when he is born.
Facing this gem-constructed dragon that he met for the first time, Lin certainly didn't dare to neglect it. Although I am no longer afraid of offending the boss, I can do this as little as possible. Few enemies and many friends never hurt. So after performing the etiquette of a magician, he followed Henry's way of addressing him and replied: "Lord Eos, I am Gabrash Tripwood from the Holy City of Estali. I would like to send my greetings to you." "
When Midi people introduce their origins, they are not necessarily forced to use their place of birth. They can also use the place where they made their fortune, or a place with special commemorative value. After all, in a place like this, your reputation is the loudest; if others want to pry, they know where to start.
If you talk about a little-known corner, there is no way to increase local tourism revenue. In a world that is still looking for food and clothing, there is no so-called tourism industry.