Chapter 404: Chapter 405: Audience with the Dragon Emperor!

At this moment, he once again recalled the fear dominated by Qing Shuang in the City of Chaos.

This feeling… so familiar!

At that time, he also felt the overwhelming aura of Qing Shuang, as heavy as a mountain.

But he did not retreat then; he faced it head-on!

However, the result…

He was utterly defeated!

Now, facing this Twelve-winged Angel before him, that familiar, insurmountable sensation stemming from sheer strength resurfaced clearly!

“No… that’s impossible?!”

Kaike’s lips involuntarily twitched.

His talent had already been elevated to Myth Five Stars!

This is almost the known pinnacle of talent in the Alternate Space!

As long as the opponent isn’t of Myth Talent, even if their level is slightly higher than his, he would still have the power to fight with the advantage of his Dragon Race lineage!

“Wait!” Kaike abruptly raised his hand, halting Liu Li, who was about to take action, and asked cautiously,

“Your talent… isn’t Myth Level, is it?”

Upon hearing this, a peculiar expression flashed across Liu Li’s stunning face.

She tilted her head slightly, looking at the dragon-man with a nervous expression and gently shook her head.

Her talent is Origin, indeed not Myth Level.

Seeing Liu Li shake her head in denial, the heavy stone in Kaike’s heart settled with a “thud,” and he exhaled a long breath!

Not having Myth Talent is good!

It seems that the terrifying oppression just now was just an illusion or some sort of special aura technique used by the opponent!

Confidence instantly returned!

His purpose was to prove his worth to Gu Xing, not to seek abuse!

“In that case, apologies!”

Kaike no longer hesitated, let out a low roar, and his dragon blood boiled within him!

The aura of Monarch Tier Six erupted in full, with dark golden dragon scales gleaming with metallic luster, muscles bulging!

He stomped down, his figure like a projectile, boldly charging towards Liu Li!

This strike was infused with the power of his Dragon Race Awakening.

His speed left afterimages, and his strength was enough to shake mountains!

Even a usual Half-step Totem Level expert would not dare face his all-out strike directly!

However, he was facing Liu Li.

Seeing Kaike charging with such momentum, a hint of dilemma flashed in Liu Li’s eyes.

It had been a long time since she faced an opponent with such a vast disparity in strength.

How should she attack?

With the Destruction Law?

Too afraid that a mere touch would turn this dragon-man to dust.

Purely with physical strength?

She must control her power cautiously, lest she accidentally kills this “old acquaintance”…

Just as Liu Li was pondering whether to use a tenth or one percent of her strength, Kaike’s fist was already before her!

Liu Li didn’t even assume any defensive posture, merely raised her hand casually.

Postponed attack hit first!

She precisely grasped Kaike’s fist!

“Buzz!”

The anticipated fierce collision didn’t occur.

Kaike felt as if his fist hit an indestructible barrier!

All of the impact, at the moment it touched her palm, disappeared without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea!

He was unable even to make her arm move an inch!

The absolute gulf in strength between them became starkly apparent in that instant!

Kaike’s pupils shrank, and his face was written with shock:

“How is this possible?!”

But before he could recover from the shock, Liu Li slightly tugged the hand holding his fist.

Her other hand, seemingly lightly and effortlessly, pressed forward, stamping on his chest.

No fancy moves, no Law ripples, just the purest, most basic physical strength.

Yet, this seemingly casual press, in Kaike’s perception, felt like being hit head-on by a falling star!

“Boom——!!!”

A muffled, thunderous sound!

Kaike didn’t even have time to scream in pain.

The whole person, like a kite with a broken string, was sent flying backward even faster than he came.

He finally smashed heavily and solidly onto a gigantic stone pillar, several people needed to encircle, at the entrance of Dragon Island!

“Crack… boom!”

The incredibly solid stone pillar was smashed into a shocking large pit, with debris scattering everywhere!

Kaike was embedded in the pit like a mural, sliding down to the ground only after a while.

He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood violently, his face turning as pale as paper, and his breath became extremely weak.

Liu Li silently retracted her hand, placing it behind her back, her fingertips moved slightly:

“It seems… I overdid it a little?”

“I should have tried using one percent of my strength…”

After a while, Kaike’s body finally recovered slowly.

He clutched his unbearably painful chest, as if it were about to shatter, and limped over to Gu Xing.

He lowered his head, not daring to look into Gu Xing’s eyes:

“Gu… Cough cough, Lord Gu Xing, you… you can just enter from here, the core area of Dragon Island is inside.”

“I… I suddenly remembered I have some urgent matters to attend to, so I won’t bother you all here!”

After saying this, without waiting for Gu Xing’s response, he almost rolled and crawled towards the depths of Dragon Island in a panic.

His speed was several degrees faster than when he charged before.

Kaike had only one thought in his mind:

Next time!

No! There won’t be a next time!

Never in this lifetime will I challenge that monstrous human Gu Xing again!

The Guardian Beasts around him are all absurdly powerful!

Gu Xing and Liu Li, along with others, exchanged helpless looks, watching Kaike’s disappearing figure.

Gu Xing had originally hoped that Kaike could help guide the way; now it seemed that was not possible.

“Forget it, the Dragon Emperor, being the leader of the Dragon Race, must reside in the most central and prominent place of Dragon Island. Let’s head directly to the central area.”

Gu Xing shook his head helplessly and led everyone forward.

However, what they saw and heard along the way made everyone feel increasingly odd.

They encountered many from the Dragon Race.

Yet when these dragon tribe members saw Gu Xing’s group, clearly humans and Guardian Beasts of an outside race, their reactions were surprisingly unanimous…

No interrogation, no obstruction, no hostility.

They simply moved quietly to either side of the road, gazing upon them with complicated and unreadable expressions.

Moreover…

They voluntarily cleared a path leading to the core area for them!

Vera couldn’t help but sidle up to Gu Xing, her emerald green eyes full of doubt, whispering softly:

“Master, isn’t it said that the Dragon Race is the proudest and most xenophobic of races?”

“Then why does it feel like they’ve… welcomed us on the way here?”

“Or rather, are they tacitly approving our entry? This is too strange!”

Gu Xing furrowed his brows slightly, filled with doubt as well.

This kind of treatment was nothing like what outsiders invading a powerful race should expect.

With full of questions, the group finally reached the depths of Dragon Island.

In front of them stood a towering, cloud-piercing giant mountain, emitting an ancient and majestic aura.

At the entrance of the mountain, stood two dragon elders with deep and intense presences, clearly at the peak of Totem Level.

As Gu Xing approached, these two powerful dragons harbored no hostility.

Instead, they both took a step forward and respectfully bowed:

“Honorable Lord Gu Xing, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor has been awaiting you in the hall for a long time, please follow us.”

Gu Xing was taken aback!

The Dragon Emperor truly was aware of their arrival!

Moreover, it seemed he had anticipated their arrival at this very moment!

The unimpeded passage along the way finally had an explanation!

Thinking of the Dragon Emperor’s unfathomable strength, comparable to a Demon God, Gu Xing felt assured.

With the Dragon Emperor’s Realm, knowing of their entry onto Dragon Island and foreseeing their movements was not difficult.

“Thank you for leading the way.”

However, when Liu Li, Vera, and the others wanted to follow Gu Xing inside, they were stopped with a raised hand by the two dragon guards.

“Apologies, everyone. His Majesty the Dragon Emperor has decreed that only Lord Gu Xing is invited for an audience this time. Please wait here for a moment.”

Vera’s face turned cold upon hearing this, her emerald eyes flashing with displeasure.

Seeing this, Gu Xing quickly raised his hand to stop her.

He looked at Liu Li and Vera, “Wait for me outside.”

“Don’t worry, if His Majesty the Dragon Emperor meant harm, there’s no need for such elaborate measures.”

Liu Li exchanged a glance with Gu Xing, slowly nodding.

Although Vera remained somewhat reluctant, seeing Gu Xing’s firm attitude, she had to pout and agree.

Then Gu Xing threw them a reassuring look, turned, and followed the two dragon guards into the depths of the mountain.

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