Chapter 279

Chapter 279: The Black-Clothed Dragon Person.

The aged Dragon People scholar awoke with a start from his slumber, leaning against the headboard as he indulged in reminiscing about his dream.

He had dreamed that the Radiant Black Dragon was a truly existing monster, possessing power surpassing all Ancient Dragons.

But wasn’t that just his wild imagination? To control different elements—how could such a thing be possible?

Glancing at the mechanical clock, he couldn’t help but mutter something strange.

It seemed he had only slept for four or five minutes?

And yet, he’d had such a vivid dream in that short span?

What an unusual experience. And what about that bird in the dream?

He looked around left and right but found no trace of it. Perhaps it had eaten its fill of breadcrumbs and flown off already.

As the saying goes: thoughts by day, dreams by night.

His curiosity about the Divine Realm must have been too great if he dreamed of the Radiant Black Dragon, and that bird…

Maybe he should apply for a Scholar Cat as an assistant. Even though it might get cramped, he wouldn’t feel so lonely then, would he?

“Ah.”

The memory of the dream was fading, but even if it was just a fantasy, it ought to leave some trace behind.

He climbed up and lit the oil lamp, beginning to write on paper before the memory faded completely.

After finishing his writing, the Dragon Person lay back down. Just as snores began to sound, Jié Jié jumped out from behind the Probing Mirror.

Though unable to understand what he had written, the simple outline of the monster drawn on the paper was familiar.

With its spiky hairdo and small mouth, who else could it be but the Radiant Black Dragon?

Perhaps the Dragon Person’s memory had faded too much; the essence of the Radiant Black Dragon hadn’t remained on the page.

Jié Jié transformed into a Smoky Snow Weasel and leaped onto the Probing Mirror’s control panel, trying to operate it using the skills learned from the Dragon Person’s dream.

As he operated it, his curiosity about the resonance he could achieve grew.

Compared to those not-so-bright Ancient Dragons, he clearly had far superior operational capabilities in this regard.

Resonance is literally just resonance. His mind was far more open than any Ancient Dragon’s.

The Probing Mirror completed its focus, and the marked area of the Divine Realm kept enlarging in view.

It was a desolate wasteland of shattered Lava Fields, with visible fissures revealing Abysses in the ground. In the distance, dark clouds obscured the horizon.

Just like in the dream, there were occasional flashes of lightning within the black clouds.

“Creak.”

The Probing Mirror emitted a soft sound as Jié Jié adjusted the angle, confirming where the boundary of the Divine Realm was.

He wanted to find a high place at the edge of the Divine Realm, just to take a glance toward its center.

According to scholars, survivors absolutely existed who had walked out of the Divine Realm, but humans lacked the capability to see the Radiant Black Dragon clearly.

He knew the true appearance of the Radiant Black Dragon but still wanted to catch a glimpse, as if buying a ticket to make up for missing something.

After confirming his exploration plan, he glanced at the Dragon Person scholar again before the Fire Dragon flew away from the observation station.

The closer he got to the Divine Realm, the smaller his form became, and the feeling of ecological devastation brought by the Divine Realm grew stronger.

Large organisms were dissuaded by the overwhelming power of natural disasters, while sporadic eruptions of magma and sudden hailstorms made survival impossible for small creatures.

Getting closer now, but at the peak he had chosen—the perfect spot to overlook the edge of the Divine Realm—there were other visitors.

Some Black-Clothed Dragon People, their sharp ears piercing through their white hair, stood there.

“Grr.”

The wind-worn Smoky Snow Weasel swallowed hard and didn’t dare approach further.

“You do know what fear is, don’t you?”

Sensing that he wasn’t getting any closer, the Black-Clothed Dragon Person spoke lightly.

The words aligned with his consciousness, and Jié Jié understood the meaning.

“…Don’t give up halfway.”

He emphasized this addition, stopping Jié Jié from retreating, leaving him stuck between advancing and retreating.

Although arrogant, the Black-Clothed Dragon Person didn’t seem hostile.

Had he waited here for a long time, or could he instantly teleport to wherever players needed him, like certain NPCs?

From Tanjia Harbor, that special air pressure and the topics that fascinated players in the previous life, Jié Jié had always guessed his identity.

The commissioner of the task to hunt forbidden monsters might also be the agent of the forbidden.

Just as he could attempt to resonate with humans, if someone were even better at operating, they might directly dominate the behavior of the resonating party.

But was it really resonance?

He couldn’t imagine how a Dragon Person without any equipment could come here.

Even ignoring the existence of the Divine Realm, the gas fumes, scorching heat, clusters of volcanoes, and Lava Fields were absolute dead ends for ordinary humans.

At this moment, the cold air indicated the Ice-Thunder form of the Radiant Black Dragon.

A topic of lively discussion had become a personal mystery. If it wasn’t merely controlling a shell, was it really safe for him to be this close to the Divine Realm?

We’re on the same planet after all, and this planet hasn’t exploded yet, so maybe it really is fine.

But now, would he assign me a mission to fight the Radiant Black Dragon?

Jié Jié thought, remaining silent.

The Black-Clothed Dragon Person was similarly quiet, as if waiting for something alongside Jié Jié.

It seemed like they were back to the game of “who speaks first.”

The Radiant Black Dragon broke the silence first, its deep roar captured by both of them. Finally, the silhouette of the Lord of the Divine Realm appeared in the distance.

Unlike the black-purple image in Jié Jié’s memory, He was flying through the snowstorm, covered in frost like a White Dragon.

But the icy air was growing warm.

Because the Radiant Black Dragon landed on the ground amidst the snowstorm, surging flames broke through the cold lock along with the magma, dyeing Him red as a Red Dragon. Thick black smoke rose into the sky, intensifying the black clouds.

His figure disappeared once more in the chaos.

Jié Jié realized something. When the Radiant Black Dragon switched forms, it created a clash with the environment, causing a brief window during which he could see Him.

And because of that fleeting glimpse, the light behind him had begun to brighten.

If he had come alone, he might not have waited this long. He might have left regretfully or might have tried to venture deeper into the Divine Realm out of dissatisfaction.

The Radiant Black Dragon has seen you. So, what do you intend to say?

“How many possibilities are there for humans?”

The Black-Clothed Dragon Person asked.

“Endless.”

In a state of resonance, thought becomes answer. It was Jié Jié’s immediate response without hesitation.

Whether from what he had seen in his past life or his understanding of the hunters in this world.

After leaving this question, Jié Jié didn’t dwell on whether those insights were truly possible futures.

The Tempered Black Dragon’s body did not fall on the shore of the Sea of Misery.

Black Dragons and Radiant Black Dragons were legends in the eyes of scholars.

And he himself had devoured and become the Míng Dēng Lóng.

“Do you want to try proving this point?”

The Dragon Person’s expression was haughty and playful, pulling Jié Jié’s thoughts back to the present.

“Humans will prove this point themselves.”

“Then, I hope you can participate when humans prove this point. Would you like to come with me to see?”

“To see what?”

—You left this world.

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