The divine astral energy surrounding my body dispersed the wind before it could reach me. As I approached Dragon Domain, the surroundings gradually turned into ice and snow. I had to focus my divine energy on my pupils in order to just barely see the distant scenery clearly.

Thud!

I landed atop a mountain range and looked down. The wasteland that was once Dragon Domain was gradually being replaced by some pine trees. These pine trees never died completely despite the harsh environment it grew in, and the many wars that ravaged its lands for countless years. In a sense, it was a reflection of Dragon Domain itself. For 10,000 years, it was frozen in ice and put through multiple calamitous events. However, it was always able to preserve a spark of hope, survive, and even grow strong enough to fight against the powerful legions of the dead.

……

Rustle rustle rustle…

A party of one hundred armored riders were treading across a valley and weathering its harsh snowstorm. When they reached the center of the valley, they dropped to one knee and said in unison, "Lady Dragon Speaker, we are ready to serve Dragon Domain loyally for eternity and renew the oath between humanity and the dragon race. We are willing to protect everything...