Chapter 386

Chapter 386: Rebirth of Flesh and Blood

“…At this moment, including yourself, most of the fallen Earth Dragons from the previous battle and Dragon Flossie exist in a state of Dead Spirit transformation.”

Lin Yu swiftly recounted everything that had transpired since Orna’s death.

Now that Orna had become a Dead Spirit devoid of hostility toward the ant swarm, Lin Yu saw no reason to conceal information from her.

The final revelation naturally startled Orna.

“You mean…the other dragons too…could be revived like me?”

Her expression flickered between hope and apprehension.

“Mhm.”

Lin Yu nodded, her voice retaining its frosty edge.

“Observe your surroundings.”

“My surroundings?”

Orna blinked before hastily scanning the area.

Two towering skeletons loomed nearby—the winged framework could belong to none other than Flossie herself.

Even our mighty mother fell to the Ant Tribe…

The sight of Flossie’s skeletal remains finally compelled Orna to accept Lin Yu’s account.

“Why resurrect us? To make us your thralls?”

“Thralls? You might phrase it thus, though death shall no longer come easily to your kind.”

Earth Dragons transformed into Dead Spirits with the “Undying” skill would prove far more formidable than before.

Should Orna and Darkling Stalker clash again, even victory would demand staggering sacrifices from the assassin.

This didn’t account for their inherent “Regeneration” abilities—

Wait. Regeneration?

Lin Yu’s gaze fixed on Orna’s skeletal form.

Could reactivating that skill restore flesh and scales to these bones?

“Something wrong?”

Orna inquired cautiously, discomfited by the intense scrutiny.

Her glacial tone had thawed slightly.

Though servitude to the Ant Tribe rankled, Orna recognized the immutable reality—adaptation was her only path forward. Through Lin Yu’s explanation, she’d gradually comprehended and resigned herself to this new existence.

Truth be told, little had changed.

Flossie’s maternal pretense had never concealed her tyrannical rule over the Earth Dragons. The forest’s merciless code remained unchanged—predators became prey through weakness. Had the Ant Tribe faltered, Earth Dragons would have devoured them to reinforce their dominance.

Defeated claimants held no bargaining power… All Orna could do now was hope this pale-faced sovereign might show more mercy than her predecessor.

…

Back to the present.

Lin Yu likely noticed the shift in Orna’s demeanor.

This girl… doesn’t seem as furious as when she first revived?

After studying her for a moment longer, Lin Yu gestured toward the Earth Dragon.

“Don’t you possess the ‘Regeneration’ skill? Try activating it. Perhaps it can restore your original form.”

“Regeneration?”

Orna paused, her luminous eyes flickering.

A spark of hope ignited within her—no creature would choose to exist as bare bones, not even an Earth Dragon.

Without flesh… how could one savor food or drink?

Orna immediately triggered the skill.

Within moments, both watched as muscle fibers and organs began weaving themselves across the skeletal ribcage…

It worked!

If this continued, becoming a Dead Spirit might carry no drawbacks at all! Not only that, but she’d gained the formidable ‘Immortality’ skill. The revelation stunned Orna.

…

As regeneration continued, their conversation flowed.

After some hesitation, Orna reluctantly addressed Lin Yu as “Master.”

When questioned about the Lord of the Forest, the Earth Dragon admitted limited knowledge—only Flossie’s revival might bring answers.

Lin Yu then explained about the reincarnators.

“So Master is a reincarnator?!”

Orna’s draconic eyes widened, their glow intensifying against the still-skeletal skull—a grotesque contrast of vibrant orbs floating above unfinished bone.

Lin Yu retreated instinctively while Ji Qiao burrowed deeper into her mistress’ collar, quivering.

“What’s significant about reincarnators?”

“Nothing… I’m simply astonished. To be reborn as a monster… and not just you. This time, a hundred manifested where three or four once appeared across millennia.”

Orna’s tone sobered.

“Now that Granville’s Earth Dragons fight under your banner… other forests may pledge to rival reincarnators.”

Seeing Lin Yu’s confusion, she elaborated:

“The eight Lords of the Forest and three Lords of Mountains long agreed never to interfere in reincarnators’ conflicts—unless pact-breakers emerge. Then others may ally against the offenders.”

“For centuries this held. Only a few violations occurred… yet each sparked carnage claiming most Lords in the War of Reincarnators.”

“But with a hundred reincarnators now… I doubt many Lords will intervene. Save warmongers or schemers, most will likely observe from shadows.”

“I see…”

Lin Yu’s brow furrowed.

Indifferent observers posed no threat, but united enemies…

Ten supreme monsters like Flossie assaulting Granville Monster Forest? The Ant Clans would crumble…

Wait—the Four Lords of the Sea!

“Lords of the Sea?”

Orna tilted her half-formed skull.

“Never heard such titles. Myths, perhaps?”

So they’re fictional… Lin Yu mused.

“Mother might know. Ask her after revival.”

“Mm.”

The reply came clipped.

Orna’s frosty tone when mentioning Flossie betrayed their strained bond—each syllable colder than marrow.