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Looking at the sturdy man in front of me with red eyes, I couldn't help but feel a bit sour inside. "Thunder, hold on. We will definitely save everyone."
"Yes, Miss. We are willing to die for Young Master."
"By the way, Thunder, there's something I shouldn't mention... but I think you all need to pay attention."
"Miss Xi Dream, please speak."
"I know that those Students have entered the Dark Corner, and the Demon Dragon Clan may not have adapted to being here with them yet. However, you still need to be mindful of the emotions of those Students. After all, in the future, the Demon Dragon Clan will have to live alongside other races in the Underworld." I suggested.
"...I understand what you mean, Miss. I will pay attention," Thunder replied, showing no particular reaction. It seemed he was aware of this issue; it would indeed take some time for the Demon Dragon Clan to adapt to living peacefully with other races.
Suddenly, a Student rushed over in a panic and said, "Elder Lei, an alien race has suddenly intruded!"
"What kind of person?" Thunder asked.
"Just one person, but their magical power is extremely strong and has injured many guards!"
"Damn it!" Thunder exclaimed angrily.
"Could it be someone from Siyimo?" I wondered.
"Let's go take a look," Thunder said as he strode forward, and I followed closely behind.
...
"Where are they?!" Before we arrived, Thunder let out a dragon roar.
"Elder Lei, that person is over there—" the Student pointed shakily at a spot.
The crowd was densely packed, yet no one moved, all frozen in place.
"How dare you trespass into the territory of the Demon Dragon Clan! You're seeking death!"
Thunder immediately transformed into a dragon and charged into the encircled area, his attack fierce and aimed to take a life. Alas, was Thunder being too impulsive? He hadn't even asked for clarification before—
Suddenly, a painful roar echoed as Thunder's massive dragon form was thrown into the air, crashing to the ground not far from me with a loud thud, creating a huge crater.
What?! I was filled with Great Terror!
Who was that person who could defeat Thunder in an instant?!
My heart tightened; this opponent must be above me. What could he possibly want here...
"Step aside." A voice, extremely cold and low in volume, carried an undeniable authority.
The crowd gradually began to part, creating space in the middle.
Right in front of me, I saw that figure unobstructed, exuding a solitary chill, an untouchable distance—he had arrived.
"Xi Meng, what did you promise me?" The person turned around, his tone still devoid of any fluctuation, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.
"...Prisoner." I slightly opened my mouth; the word lingered on my lips, but I didn't know what else to say.
"Did you lie to me?" The Prisoner looked at me with sorrow.
"I... had no choice." I sighed deeply.
"You don't have to choose; just be a good human and stay safely in the human realm."
"Safely? How can I feel safe? You can't possibly be unaware of how dangerous the human realm is right now. How can you expect me to calmly watch them fall into peril?" I tried to keep my emotions steady, not wanting to provoke the Prisoner further.
"I will handle these matters," the Prisoner's expression softened slightly as he said, "Come back with me."
I lowered my head, remaining silent for a long time. The Prisoner didn't speak, quietly waiting for my response...
"She won't go with you." A voice came from beside me.
At this tense moment, someone stepped forward, standing in front of me and coldly meeting the Prisoner's gaze.
"Who are you?" The Prisoner's face darkened again as he looked at the newcomer.
"Chiba, you need to leave," I said, pulling on Chiba's arm and positioning myself in front of him.
"You said this is our responsibility." Chiba turned to look at me seriously, his eyes seeming to convey everything.
"You're asking for death!" the Prisoner hissed, his fists clenched tightly, veins bulging.
"Prisoner, stop!" I shouted at the Prisoner while blocking Chiba again.
"Xi Meng!"
"I want to stay; I'm sure I want to stay!"
"...Xi Meng, don't let me down."
"Prisoner, this is my matter; it has nothing to do with you."
"Are you forcing me to kill them all?!"
"Don't make me hate you. You know that even without them, my decision won't change."
"Fine, just watch. I will kill them one by one!" The prisoner erupted in anger, a powerful aura suddenly bursting forth, causing the weaker students in the academy to be pressed against the ground, their features contorted.
The sound of dragon roars echoed continuously as all the Demon Dragons prepared for a desperate battle!
"Stop it, Prisoner!"
"Die, all of you!"
"Prisoner, since you insist on this, go ahead and kill me first." I struggled to step closer to him, standing not far away.
"…"
"Let go, Prisoner. I know you are doing this for me, but the fate that has long been determined cannot be changed by us... Let's just go with the flow."
"I won't let you die."
"I am already satisfied to have come this far from being an inconspicuous ordinary human. I'm not afraid of death."
"Xi Meng, let me ask you one more thing."
"Okay."
"Is your return to the Underworld related to that person?"
I was taken aback; the prisoner was referring to... Silver Moon.
"Why won't you answer?" The prisoner approached me, wearing an expression I couldn't understand, which made my heart ache a little.
"I... have to wait for him."
The prisoner suddenly sneered and laughed recklessly, "Fine, fine, fine. Your fate is up to you; I won't interfere. But remember, you and he have no chance at all."
"This is my own choice!"
The prisoner took out the necklace that symbolized our mutual contract, the emblem of the Xi Family's Dream Soul Master, and asked, "You don't need this anymore, do you?"
"Yes." This was the path I chose; I couldn't put the prisoner in a difficult position.
The prisoner erased all expressions from his face and produced an arrow that he plunged fiercely into his heart.
"Prisoner!" I shouted. What was he doing?!
A drop of silver blood fell, shimmering like the color of his eyes, radiating an enchanting glow.
As that drop of blood neared the ground, it slowly floated up until it hovered in front of me.
"Take it. Perhaps it can protect you in your time of need when I cannot."
"..." Prisoner, I really didn't know what else to say to you.
That drop of blood entered my heart; I felt nothing but a warmth spreading through my body. From beginning to end, I did not refuse.
"Alright, goodbye, Little Ximeng—" The prisoner lowered his arm and stared at me blankly, just like before. He left a gentle kiss on my forehead and turned to disappear.
I watched the place where the prisoner vanished, just like the first time he left me with Grandpa Ronda. In that moment, I knew that perhaps I had truly lost the prisoner, my Guardian Deity...
“Xi Meng—” Chiba seemed to want to say something.
“I’m fine.” I turned my head, not wanting to say anything more.
……
“Elder Lei!” a member of the Demon Dragon Clan suddenly shouted.
Then, chaos erupted among the Demon Dragon Clan, as everyone was thrown off balance by this unexpected person.
“Let me see.” I quickly walked towards Thunder.
Thunder regained his human form and stood up with the support of two others, his face pale.
“How are you, Thunder?” I asked.
“Don’t worry, Miss Xi Dream, I can handle this minor injury,” Thunder said. “But who is that person? Why are they so strong… I couldn’t even fight back. It’s terrifying.”
As he spoke, Thunder looked astonished and fearful.
“He’s not a friend, but he’s not an enemy either. Don’t pay him any mind.”
“Miss Xi Dream, let’s discuss this in Black Horn Hall. It seems we have no choice but to talk about it.”
……
“This way, please.” Thunder dismissed the two Demon Dragons and led me into a large hall, where it was pitch black and nothing could be seen.
“What is it?” I suddenly sensed an unusual aura.
“Miss Xi Dream, shh—” Thunder lowered his voice, being very cautious.
Seeing Thunder's attitude, I was taken aback. What is here? I could clearly feel its breath. The aura was strange, not a Demon, somewhat close to the Demon Dragon Clan, but completely different.
“Come, over here,” Thunder whispered.
A ball of pale yellow light flew over, emitting a faint “du du du” sound.
Upon closer inspection, there was something inside that looked like a small green snake.
“Miss Xi Dream, look, this is the most powerful weapon of our Demon Dragon Clan,” Thunder said in a hushed tone.
The small light orb slowly flew onto Thunder's outstretched palm and, after a moment, began to move closer to me.
“What is this… it looks so cute,” I raised my hand and gently touched the small yellow ball. It felt hard and had no warmth.
“It’s called ‘Dragon Soul’.”
“Dragon Soul?”
“Dragon Soul is a Divine Artifact that only appears in legends. It is extremely rare, even after millions of years. The conditions for forming a Dragon Soul are very strict; it requires the remains of a dragon that is over a hundred million years old and completely undamaged. However, dragons that old are nearly impossible to kill easily, and even if they die, their bodies won’t be well preserved. Dragons are filled with treasures, so it’s basically impossible for anything to remain.”
“Are you saying there’s an ancient Demon Dragon corpse here?”
“Yes, although I don’t know where, there must be… I didn’t even know that Dark Corner buried an ancestor here.”
Thunder's words suddenly reminded me of the ancestor I encountered with Anti-Sky before, the one who gave me the Time Stone.
“What can this Dragon Soul actually do?” I asked.
“Dragon Soul... It indeed cannot unleash its full power for our Demon Dragon Clan, but for other races, especially the Demon Clan, it is an opportunity harder to come by than encountering rare treasures. It's something that can only be sought after and is usually beyond imagination!” Thunder grew more excited as he spoke.
“So, your alliance with the Azure Dragon Academy is also because of this matter?”
“That's right, it's part of the reason. I want to find the most suitable master for Dragon Soul. If it matches perfectly, then a powerful figure who will be remembered across the three realms will surely emerge in the future.”
“If what you say is true, wouldn’t that mean a monster could appear?!”
“There has never been a successful example from ancient times to the present. This is also an adventure; if it fails, both of them will disappear.”
“Do you already know who the suitable candidate is?”
“We need to wait a bit longer. Dragon Soul is not yet mature. After some time... However, I have a feeling that Dragon Soul has sensed that person's aura.”
“Indeed, it cannot be allowed to emerge just yet. With its aura alone, it would attract many beings from other races; it's too alluring.”
“Exactly. We must wait until it matures and until the perfect opportunity arises. However, no matter how we try to conceal Dragon Soul's aura, those powerful beings will still sense it; it's too special. Therefore, it will be a very tense moment when that time comes. We must protect Dragon Soul and the person it chooses.” “Miss Xi Dream, so I would like to request you to stay in Dark Corner for a while.”
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