Within the barrier, a thousand years passed, and the World changed drastically.
Outside the barrier, the flow of time was completely different; only about half a month had passed since the great battle.
But half a month was enough time for many things to happen.
Half a month ago, the energy fluctuations caused by the battle between Rimuru and Yuuki were too intense.
The Western Nations were deeply shaken, and the rulers of all major countries dared not underestimate it.
Almost all countries immediately dispatched investigation teams.
However, due to the barrier, the investigation teams from all over the World were, without exception, blocked outside the barrier.
Humans are creatures with a strong rebellious spirit; the more the barrier blocked them from entering, the more the investigation teams tried every possible means to enter.
But the investigation teams quickly discovered, to their astonishment, that no matter how hard they tried, they simply could not break the barrier.
Even if all countries joined forces, working together and setting up a great demon-breaking formation, it was useless.
This also caused more and more people to gather outside the barrier; by now, the investigation teams from various countries in the World had almost begun to converge in one place.
As this exaggerated barrier became more and more absurdly rumored, more and more experts began to gather here.
Even the Holy Empire of Ruberios, Luminas, and Chronoa arrived here.
For Chronoa, Kagurazaka Yuuki was a thorn in her heart, an almost unconquerable formidable enemy.
During the long 2000-year journey, Yuuki was almost an insurmountable mountain.
Fortunately, her will was firm, otherwise, she would have long been lost in this long journey through time.
Regardless of the outcome of Rimuru and Yuuki's battle, she had to confirm it with her own eyes.
However, both of them were well hidden and very low-key.
Of course, accompanying Chronoa were also the high-ranking officials of the Demon Country Federation.
White, Benimaru, Shion, and Shuna all arrived!
Originally, when Rimuru proposed to accompany Shizue My Lord alone to find Yuuki, these cadres all disagreed.
It was true that Rimuru was strong, but Yuuki was also the type who hid his true strength.
After feeling the aftershocks of the battle in the Jura Great Forest, Benimaru and these cadres naturally couldn't sit still.
What's more, Luminas took the lead, which removed the last obstacle.
However, unlike the East, in the West, after countless years of meticulous cultivation by the Holy Church, monsters had been unknowingly wiped out.
It is imaginable how conspicuous Benimaru and the others were appearing in the heartland of the Western Nations!
As soon as they stepped onto this land, Benimaru and the others were targeted everywhere.
If it weren't for the fact that they were truly unfathomable, and also had the endorsement of the Holy Church, perhaps by now, who knows how many benevolent and righteous people would have been unable to resist wanting to come up and "slay demons and eliminate evil."
But with the arrival of more and more experts, the number of people who wanted to take the heads of Benimaru and other cadres to boast about their martial prowess also increased.
The atmosphere on site was extremely tense, and Benimaru and the others were on high alert.
Outside the Barren Land barrier, it had now clearly become a powder keg.
Just a small spark could completely ignite it!
Clip-clop! Clip-clop!
With a burst of hurried hoofbeats, everyone's attention was once again drawn.
When they saw the people riding on horseback, the cadres of the Demon Country Federation and the human side all cheered.
The Demon Country Federation cheered because they met an acquaintance.
Shizue My Lord could be said to be the last person to see Rimuru!
From Shizue My Lord, they might be able to trace information about Rimuru, or perhaps not.
And the human camp cheered because another expert had arrived in the human camp.
If Shizue My Lord joined, perhaps...
Many human adventurers even directly placed their hands on their respective weapons, ready to completely subjugate these incomprehensible monsters at a single command.
Shizue My Lord didn't even know that after all her efforts to rush to the Barren Land, she had just arrived and stepped into a great vortex of conflict.
However, at this moment, both humans and monsters alike, all raised their heads.
Seeing the fragments of ice like goose feathers in the sky, the adventurers unconsciously reached out their hands.
When they saw the pure white ice crystals melting in their palms at a visible speed, everyone was somewhat astonished.
"Snow?"
One must know, it was not the season for snow!
At this moment, a vast dragon roar echoed throughout the entire World.
Many adventurers were all intimidated by the dragon's might.
Dragon?
In the sky, snow and wind filled the air, and the dragon's body began to grow larger and larger from a small dot.
When they saw the enormous dragon body covered in dark blue dragon scales like ice crystals, the investigation teams, and even the experts from various countries, all trembled involuntarily.
This vast dragon's might was truly terrifying!
And the man with beautiful red hair standing on the dragon's back made countless experts' pupils constrict.
Dragons are proud; how difficult it is to subdue them, let alone a giant dragon with such vast dragon's might.
What kind of great existence was worthy of standing on its back?
"White Ice Dragon, this dragon is White Ice Dragon Velzard!"
When an adventurer connected the identity of this dragon with the Shadow he saw in an ancient book, he was completely shocked.
"White Ice Dragon?"
Compared to the lifespan of dragon species and even Demon Lords, human lifespan is too short.
Most adventurers did not understand what the three words "White Ice Dragon" meant.
The adventurer who recognized the White Ice Dragon was so scared that his legs trembled, and his teeth chattered non-stop.
"The White Ice Dragon is Storm Dragon Veldora's second sister, the legendary existence that turned the North Pole completely into an ice field!"
"What?!"
"Storm Dragon Veldora's second sister?!"
Hearing this secret, many adventurers were all scared out of their wits.
Unlike White Ice Dragon Velzard, Storm Dragon had left too deep an impression on the Western Nations, almost a nightmare.
The number of countries destroyed by the Storm Dragon was not just one or two.
If the Storm Dragon was already so powerful, then the Storm Dragon's second sister...
Not to mention, at this moment, there was also an existence that even the White Ice Dragon was willing to serve as a mount.
As for what humans thought, Guy and the White Ice Dragon didn't care.
Flap! Flap!
The White Ice Dragon flapped her wings and descended from the sky, instantly stirring up a bone-chilling cold wind.
In an instant, countless adventurers were frozen stiff.
However, at this moment, a voice like a silver bell rang out.
"I can't stand it anymore, Guy, you can show off your power, but don't casually harm My Lord's subjects!"
Luminas no longer hid herself; the radiance of divine magic sprinkled down, and in just a few blinks, the endless cold brought by the White Ice Dragon was completely dispelled.
When they saw the Shadow of Luminas, the adventurers of the Western Nations were all overjoyed, and they all offered their most sincere greetings to Luminas.
Seeing Luminas, Guy showed a warm smile, "Did I cause trouble for everyone? My apologies, My apologies!"
"However, it seems everyone isn't friendly towards the demons, so I deliberately let Velzard test everyone's tolerance!"
Hearing the conversation between Luminas and Guy, the backs of many adventurers were all soaked with sweat.
They remembered!
They completely remembered!
Guy, a great existence ranked among the Ten Great Demon Lords, who had been a True Demon Lord for countless years, his strength was unfathomable.
If he wanted to make a move against them... Gulp!
As for what the ordinary people thought, Guy didn't pay attention, nor did he bother to.
He just casually walked to the side of White and Benimaru.
Finally, Guy's gaze landed on White.
"Awakened Demon Lord? The Demon Country Federation truly has many talented individuals!"
Although White was highly vigilant, he still maintained the demeanor of a strong person.
"Hehe, My Lord Guy overpraises; everything is merely the grace of My Lord!"
Guy: "Seeing is believing, and meeting is even better than hearing. I once tried every possible means to awaken my two attendants, but unfortunately, I failed. In this regard, Rimuru did better than I did!"
Hearing the conversation between Guy and White, those who had previously dared to take the heads of White and the others to gain fame were all scared to death.
So, so the subordinates of Demon Lord Rimuru are all the legendary True Demon Lords?
Gulp!
In an instant, who knows how many people simultaneously swallowed a mouthful of saliva in fear.
If you act, you will die!
Fortunately, they didn't foolishly rush forward just now, otherwise...
Guy: "Is this barrier the masterpiece of My Lord Rimuru? Amazing, even I cannot see through the reality within the barrier. What about you, Velzard?"
Velzard had already transformed into a young girl, and at this moment, her beautiful eyes lit up with profound and unfathomable magic circles.
However, very quickly, Velzard covered her beautiful eyes in pain.
"I can't see through it; inside, it's a fleeting glimpse, a vast expanse of White. It's as if my eyes are dazzled just by looking at it!"
Guy was surprised, "Even you can't see through it? Really, I'm becoming more and more eager for a meeting with My Lord Rimuru!"
Hearing Guy's soliloquy, the adventurers of the Western Nations were once again shocked.
Rimuru is an existence that even Demon Lord Guy admires?!
How is this possible?!