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While I was discussing the matter of Dragon Soul with Thunder, suddenly Dragon Soul trembled, swaying back and forth anxiously, and a very brief "pop!" sounded, extremely light and almost inaudible.
"Someone's here," I whispered, grabbing Thunder's arm.
"This is bad!" Thunder quickly covered Dragon Soul, plunging the room into darkness.
"Don't chase after them," I said.
The shadow flashed and disappeared completely; even if we wanted to pursue, we wouldn't know who they were since we hadn't seen them clearly. It would only alert them.
"This is serious. If word about Dragon Soul gets out, it will cause chaos!" Thunder said excitedly.
"Calm down. That person might not be able to leave just yet. Let's not act rashly... Given how familiar they are with this place, they must have been hiding in Dark Corner for a long time. Think carefully about who knows about Dragon Soul."
"This matter is tightly guarded; I haven't told anyone besides myself. Today, I only brought Miss Xi Dream here."
"If that's the case, that person isn't just anyone. They know about Dragon Soul and managed to follow you here without us noticing."
"If that person is really here, I will definitely find them!" Thunder said angrily.
...
"All units assemble—"
"Form the team and prepare for training exercises!"
A series of loud roars echoed, and the members of the Demon Dragon Clan along with the Students swiftly gathered, with not a single person late. A glance around revealed serious and stable expressions, showing no signs of weakness.
"Not a single one is missing," Thunder whispered to me.
I nodded, deep in thought. It seemed that person must have been lurking for a long time... Excluding all members of the Demon Dragon Clan, this proud race would never betray their own kin. If there had been any anomalies, Thunder would have certainly noticed—
Then the problem must lie with those Students who entered Dark Corner later.
If it were people from Siyimo, they would be easy to identify; the Evil Energy within them could not be hidden at all, and I would definitely sense it.
I nodded to Thunder and slowly walked into the ranks.
As I walked, I observed the expressions of all the Students, one by one...
Strangely, I really did not sense any presence of Siyimo. Could it be that person was not from Siyimo? Or perhaps, another powerful individual hiding very deeply, one I couldn't detect at all.
I looked at Thunder and shook my head... I vaguely felt that this time it was yet another conspiracy, not as simple as last time in Holy Spirit Village.
"Let's talk in detail as we walk," I said quietly as I returned to Thunder's side.
"Everyone train properly! No slacking off!" Thunder shouted angrily.
Thunder led me to a slightly secluded area while observing Student's actions. "I haven't detected any Evil Energy. If they were truly from Siyimo, they would definitely be restricted by Nether Energy upon entering Dark Corner. It's impossible for them to have no flaws at all."
"Could it be another race?" Thunder asked.
"I can't think of anyone else. At this time, besides Siyimo, who else would draw the attention of the Demon Dragon Clan? You haven't even left Dark Corner, so there's no way there could be any Tree Enemy involved."
"Unless Student has been bribed," Thunder speculated.
"That person is quite powerful; they don't seem like an ordinary Student."
"Let's just wait and see. When that person lets their guard down, we can find a way to test it."
"Yes, that's all we can do for now."
...
"Hello, could you tell me where Chiba is?" The next day, I was searching for Chiba's residence.
"Are you looking for Senior Chiba?" a small boy asked.
"Are you from Champion Academy?" I suddenly remembered that this boy was the one called Xiao Da.
"Yes, I've seen you before. What do you need from Senior?" Xiao Da said, his gaze wary as he scanned me up and down, probably suspecting I had ulterior motives.
Sigh, it seems I didn't leave a good impression on him before.
"I need to find him. Can you take me there?"
"What's the matter? Just tell me directly. Our senior doesn't have that much time to spare."
"I really have something important to discuss. You should just take me to Chiba," I said politely, but the other party showed no appreciation.
"I said no, so it's no! Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're from the Demon Dragon Clan!" The boy's eyes turned red as he spoke excitedly.
I was taken aback, not understanding why this kid was so agitated.
Is his bad attitude towards me simply because he misunderstood that I am from the Demon Dragon Clan?
"Xiao Da—"
"Senior, are you done with your training?" Xiao Da seemed to be Chiba, cheerfully approaching and completely changing his attitude towards me, showing great respect.
"What's going on?" Chiba walked over to my side and spoke gently.
"Senior, why are you being so polite to her? Hmph." Xiao Da interjected with dissatisfaction.
"Xiao Da, this is none of your business."
"Senior?!"
"Go ahead."
Xiao Da stomped his foot in frustration, unable to hold his ground any longer. He shot me a glare and walked away.
"Kids just don't understand," Chiba said with a smile.
"It's fine, I didn't take it to heart."
"However, judging by Xiao Da's attitude, it seems he doesn't really like the Demon Dragon Clan..." I asked.
"Honestly, we can't say we like or dislike the Demon Dragon Clan. Right now, we have no choice but to rely on them," Chiba said expressionlessly.
It felt like there was a significant gap between Chiba and the Demon Dragon Clan. Logically, since the Demon Dragon Clan accepted them, shouldn't they be grateful?
"Chiba, is there some misunderstanding between you and the Demon Dragon Clan?" I inquired.
"...There's nothing to say. I can only become stronger now."
"I just hope there's no misunderstanding between you all. After all, we're on the same path, fighting against the same enemy," I urged.
"Hahaha, sigh... Xi Meng, I don't know what to say to you," Chiba replied helplessly, his expression full of bitterness.
"Is something wrong, Chiba? Tell me," I said coldly, realizing that something was definitely amiss.
"Alright, you want to know? Follow me..."
Chiba became a bit agitated, pulling on my arm as we walked.
...
"Where is this—" I was stunned.
Before me stood dilapidated houses with holes everywhere, filled with numerous children inside.
"These are the children from Champion Academy."
"What?!"
"That's right. Sooner or later, I will take them away."
"How could this happen?!"
"Come on, let's go inside and take a look..."
I numbly shuffled my feet, following Chiba step by step.
There was a slightly better house, inside of which lay a large wooden board with a person on top.
“He, he is—” I gasped and covered my mouth in surprise.
“...my father.”
“The director?!” I stepped forward, looking at the unmoving figure. How could this happen?!
“It was during our battle with Siyimo. We were supposed to team up with the Demon Dragon Clan, but they never showed up. All of us from Champion Academy became cannon fodder, and only a few of us are left here, struggling to survive.”
“What, do you still want to say this is a misunderstanding?” Chiba asked.
“...Have you asked Thunder?”
“Hah, what do you think they would say? Besides, you’re overlooking something. Everyone has their own agenda. Even if we defeat Siyimo, the remaining races will continue to fight for the position of Lord of the Underworld. This issue will never disappear.”
“Are you saying that the Demon Dragon Clan also has ambitions for the Lord of the Underworld?” I asked.
That’s right; I had overlooked this point. The Demon Dragon Clan had always been highly ambitious. Now that they had finally broken free from their seal, they certainly wouldn’t settle for being beneath others in the Dark Corner.
Perhaps it would lead to another upheaval...
“So, do you think the appearance of the Dragon Soul is good or bad?” Chiba turned around, revealing a hint of a helpless smile.
I was shocked. How could Chiba know?!
"Could it be that the person who appeared that day was you?!" I suddenly realized.
"Yes," Chiba nodded.
...This is bad. This matter absolutely cannot be known by Thunder; otherwise, Chiba would have no way out.
"I found out by accident as well. My family has always had a high level of illusion skills, so Thunder had not noticed before. If it weren't for the reaction from the Dragon Soul this time, you wouldn't have known about my existence at all."
"Chiba, you are too reckless. Do you know what you are doing?! You must not let anything slip; otherwise, they will definitely not let you go!"
"I know, but this is my only hope—" Chiba's expression turned sorrowful.
"...What do you mean?" I murmured.
"I want to obtain the Dragon Soul."
"Are you crazy?!" I exclaimed in great terror!
"Not to mention how difficult it is for the Dragon Soul to find a suitable body, do you realize there is no precedent for this? If you fail to merge, can you accept the consequences?!"
"I can only take this gamble."
"Enough. Even if you succeed, at that point, you will no longer be Chiba, but a great monster, utterly independent. Perhaps everyone will distance themselves from you; there will only be one being like you in the three realms."
"......"
"I feel uneasy about that Dragon Soul. After all, it is the remains of an ancestor from the Ancient Dragon Clan. If you recklessly merge with it, there will definitely be negative consequences. I absolutely cannot watch you take this risk!" I strongly opposed it. Even though Chiba was not my companion on this journey, I still disagreed with him doing this; it was too dangerous!
"Xi Meng, thank you for your kindness... You know, my father is gravely injured, and the only hope for Champion Academy rests on my shoulders. I cannot let it fall completely. Our family's generations of hard work must not be destroyed by me."
"Think of another way, Chiba. You don't have to take this risk."
"Then tell me, how can I become strong in a short time?"
"You are already strong for your age."
"Heh, Xi Meng, don't you find that laughable? In terms of age, I am older than you, but you are much stronger than I am. Also, I don't have much time left to wait... Didn't you say you would help me? This is my only wish. Only when I become strong can I take care of these children. Even if Champion Academy disappears one day, I must be worthy of the remaining students."
"Chiba, I understand the pain in your heart, but could you please think about it again... Really, it's too risky."
"I have made up my mind. Even if you hadn't come to find me this time, I would still do it." Chiba said seriously, "I don't want to hide anything from you; as for whether or not you'll help me, that's up to you."
"I really don't know how to help you." "Don't you want your companion on this journey to be stronger? That way I can protect myself, and we will have a better chance, right..."
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