The Almighty Dragon General

The current Forladtt Land, also known as the Jademora Empire's capital, was a sacred place that many creatures across the myriad realms yearned for but could not easily access. Since the Jademora Empire took over the Greater Realms, the value of Forladtt Land had skyrocketed. To curb the influx of countless beings, the empire had imposed strict entry and exit restrictions, making it a forbidden area. The original five-layer structure of Forladtt Land remained unchanged, but its usage had evolved.
The first layer was considered the suburbs of the imperial capital. It served as a temporary residence for those who managed to enter Forladtt Land. Hundreds of mercenary forces had formed, occupying the entire layer across various universes.
These mercenary groups, while appearing as spontaneous organizations, were secretly backed by different powers within the Jademora Empire, creating a lawless and brutal environment. They constantly battled for resources and territories, exploiting and plundering from the Greater Realms. Despite its chaos, many still yearned to enter the first layer, seeking the opportunities and adventures only available within Forladtt Land.
The second layer, known as the outer city of the imperial capital, was vastly different from the first. Only those with significant strength, remarkable adventures, powerful backgrounds, or extreme luck could access the second layer. It offered abundant cultivation resources and opportunities, bringing its inhabitants closer to the power center of the Jademora Empire as well as the Dooms, significantly increasing their chances of climbing higher in the hierarchy.

The third layer was the core of the empire, home to the golden palace, symbolizing the highest authority of the Jademora Empire and the residences of influential figures like the Grand Steward, Vice Grand Steward, and the Thirteen War Kings.
Wyot led James and his
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companions straight to the fourth layer, bypassing the bustling activity of the first three layers. As they navigated the heavily guarded area, James and the others felt a growing sense of confusion.
The fourth layer, which James remembered as an outer battlefield teeming with zombies, had transformed into a restricted and heavily guarded zone. The bustling activity of the previous layers was absent. Instead, there was an eerie silence, broken only by the hurried movements of a few men and