Author's note please help me with a Power stone
-----
The sun rose over the vast territory of the Abyssal Dragon Empire, illuminating the recent improvements that Lu Ming had ordered. The Shadow Dragon Altar, now fully restored and empowered, glowed with a dark yet controlled energy. Lu Ming knew that this altar would be key to his next strategy: the expansion of his empire beyond its current borders.
The Draconic Priest, along with a group of Draconic Craftsmen, had been working tirelessly on building new defensive structures and upgrading existing ones. Tall watchtowers, now reinforced with draconic magic, stood along the borders of the empire, while roads and trade routes were being paved to facilitate the movement of troops and resources.
"Master, the Shadow Dragon has revealed something interesting," the Draconic Priest said as he walked alongside Lu Ming through the renovated halls of the central fortress. "There are places beyond our borders that contain ancient powers. They may be useful for our expansion."
Lu Ming nodded, pondering the Priest's words. "Then, those sacred places could be the next targets of our conquest. But first, we must ensure that our forces are ready."
The Draconic General, imposing and determined, approached them. "My troops are eager to march, Master. The improvements we have made here have given us a significant advantage. Now, with the new trade routes and strengthened defenses, we can afford to expand without fear of retaliation."
Lu Ming watched his General and the Priest, sensing the power and loyalty emanating from them. With the Shadow Dragon under his control, and his army stronger than ever, he knew he was ready for the next step.
"We will summon more soldiers," Lu Ming said, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "We need to explore those territories and, if necessary, conquer them. But we will not do so blindly. The Shadow Dragon will allow us to see further than any other being could imagine."
The Draconic Priest nodded and, raising his staff, began to summon shadows that spread across the territory, heading towards the edges of the known world. These shadows, silent and stealthy, began their task of espionage and exploration, marking the key points that Lu Ming could attack to expand his empire.
---
Meanwhile, at the Shadow Dragon altar, energy continued to accumulate. The shadows quickly returned with valuable information: there were human kingdoms not far away, vulnerable and with resources that the Abyssal Dragon Empire could take advantage of.
"Those will be our first targets," Lu Ming declared, studying the maps that the shadows had drawn. "But we cannot go without being fully prepared. General, continue to strengthen our soldiers. Priest, keep improving our defenses and our magical capabilities. We will not only expand our territory; we will make it invulnerable."
With the plan in place, Lu Ming began to summon new draconic soldiers and workers, ensuring that the territory was not only protected, but could also support an expanding empire. The Draconic Craftsmen, led by the Priest, began to design new fortifications, while new soldiers prepared to patrol the borders.
---
Time passed, and finally, Lu Ming decided it was time for action. His army was ready, his territory secure, and with the information gained from the Shadow Dragon, he had a clear plan for expansion.
"It is time," he said, looking at his generals and the Priest. "The Abyssal Dragon Empire will expand, and no kingdom will be able to stop us."
The chapter concluded with Lu Ming's army preparing to march into new lands, with the Shadow Dragon watching from above, as the empire prepared for a new era of domination.
---
Help me with a power stone