Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 621 - 286: Ten Thousand Year Scheme, Two-Tier Reversal (6300 words)_3
As far as the eye could see, everything between heaven and earth seemed frozen in place.
He slowly raised his head, his gaze landing on the void where the group stood.
BOOM!
In an instant, the void collapsed, and everything around them vanished. They had entered a Domain. Mystical lights danced around them as divine rays shot past, like a river where destiny and time converged—an unbelievably wondrous sight.
Yu Xiaolong stared at the figure and frowned deeply. "Another Dragon Emperor? Is he insane? What’s so fun about impersonating a dead man?"
Indeed, the man was dressed in garments that only successive generations of Dragon Emperors could wear. A vast Dragon Qi surged around him, and his dignified face was an exact likeness of the Dragon Emperor. Many ancient texts of the Ancient Clans contained records and even portraits of him. As a hegemonic figure who had made his name in ancient history, the successors of the major powers were all familiar with him.
Wang Xiu sighed, "This one isn’t an impostor."
As he spoke these words, a chill seemed to descend upon the void. Everyone shuddered, looking at Wang Xiu in disbelief.
In the distance, Dragon Emperor Ao Lie slowly began to speak. Though he was on the horizon, his voice landed clearly in their ears. "You are quite special. Even I cannot see through you."
A hint of curiosity flickered in his eyes. In his view, Wang Xiu possessed no heaven-defying physique; he was just an ordinary member of the Human Race. Yet, the strength he displayed was astonishingly powerful, even stronger than the pure-blooded Five-clawed Golden Dragons of the Dragon Clan. It was truly strange and made no sense at all.
Wang Xiu sighed. "I don’t want your admiration. For great figures like you, every piece of praise has a price tag attached. I have a feeling... this time, the price is exorbitantly high, perhaps more than I can afford."
"It seems you’ve guessed," the Dragon Emperor said.
"A Quasi-Emperor who has been trapped for ten thousand years would naturally wish to break free," Wang Xiu stated. "Now that Longhuang Island has emerged and all the seals are gone, you could leave at any time. Yet, you don’t. This means there must be existences outside that even you fear—that if you leave this place, you will die."
The Dragon Emperor remained silent. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Wang Xiu continued, "But you still want to leave. That means there aren’t many methods left. It’s not hard to guess what you plan to do."
"I am very pleased with you," the Dragon Emperor said.
Wang Xiu let out a light chuckle. "Should I say thank you?"
"There’s no need," the Dragon Emperor replied, "because you and I are about to become one."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaolong and the others grew panicked. Even if they hadn’t fully understood the conversation, they now had a clear idea of what the Dragon Emperor intended. He wanted to possess Wang Xiu!
"Can I refuse?" Wang Xiu asked.
"What do you think?" the Dragon Emperor returned.
The moment he finished speaking, an immense and boundless aura descended from high in the Firmament, pressing down on them until their faces turned pale, making it impossible to breathe.
Earth Immortal Realm! The Dragon Emperor still possessed the strength of the Earth Immortal Realm!
"This remnant soul of mine may be damaged, but it should be sufficient," the Dragon Emperor said.
Sufficient was an understatement. For this group of young prodigies, such a Cultivation Level was completely overwhelming.
A bitter smile touched Wang Xiu’s lips. "It seems the reason Longhuang Island only allows those under thirty to enter was a rule you specifically arranged."
The Dragon Emperor sighed. "I have no choice. Having died once, one must be cautious."
No matter how monstrously talented, those under thirty—even with the backing of their great clan’s Offering Priests, endless opportunities, and consuming Holy Medicine and Immortal Elixirs like candy—would at most have just entered the Saint Manifestation phase. They couldn’t possibly pose the slightest threat to the Dragon Emperor.
"It seems I don’t really have a choice," Wang Xiu said.
"Cooperate with me, and I won’t let you feel any pain," the Dragon Emperor said. "I will live in your stead, inherit your karma, protect those you wish to protect, and complete my unfinished business."
Wang Xiu nodded as if resigning to his fate. "Let them go, then."
Yu Xiaolong and the others were taken aback, not expecting Wang Xiu to still be thinking of them at a time like this.
"Brother, I’m not leaving!" Yu Xiaolong declared. "We’re in this together!"
Meng Ran also chimed in, "I’m not leaving either! Abandoning a companion is not the act of a gentleman!"
Zhao Qingyu added, "You said it yourself—the good karma between us isn’t over yet. If he takes over, who knows if he’ll even remember that!"
Han Yi and Ao Canghai didn’t speak, but they also showed no intention of leaving.
Wang Xiu didn’t respond to them, merely staring into the Dragon Emperor’s eyes.
"As far as I know, you haven’t known each other long," the Dragon Emperor said. "Your bond can’t be that deep, can it?"
"It’s not deep, but there’s no need to involve innocent people," Wang Xiu replied. "You should know that if I am truly unwilling, you will struggle to fully merge with my body even if you possess it. After being trapped here for so long, you surely don’t want to waste more time on something so pointless, do you?"
The Dragon Emperor fell silent for a moment before saying, "Fine."
With that, he waved his sleeve. The void twisted, and Yu Xiaolong and the others were instantly teleported away.
...
The space grew quiet, leaving only Wang Xiu and the Dragon Emperor.
"Now, nothing should be holding you back," the Dragon Emperor said.
A relaxed smile appeared on Wang Xiu’s face. "Indeed, nothing at all."
As he spoke, he gripped something in his hand. The Dragon Emperor noticed this detail, his brows furrowing slightly. "I believe you’re a smart man and won’t make any foolish decisions. You should know that all your resistance is futile. From the moment you set foot on this island, your fate was sealed."
Wang Xiu smiled. "I hail from the Divination Sect. I both believe in fate and excel at changing it. There is nothing meaningless in this world, nor are there any predetermined outcomes."
He slowly opened his palm. Countless golden rays of light seeped through the gaps between his fingers, as dazzling and searingly hot as a great sun.
