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Chiba has completely recovered, and I don't know if it's because of the days spent with Xiaopu, but there are even occasional smiles appearing on Chiba's face.
“Xi Meng, where do you think our next partner is?” Xiaopu lay on a leaf, swinging her legs.
“I’m not sure either. Finding you and Chiba was purely luck; I really have no idea when I’ll find the other two,” I said, mimicking Xiaopu and lying on another leaf, my hands behind my head, quietly thinking.
“Hey, Woodhead, do you have any thoughts?” Xiaopu raised her voice and looked at Chiba.
A chill ran through the air; Chiba obviously disliked this nickname, but after several days of resistance, it was clear that it had little effect, so he reluctantly chose to ignore the name 'Woodhead'.
“Maybe this isn’t a coincidence,” Chiba replied reluctantly.
“Hmm?!” Both Xiaopu and I sat up and looked at Chiba, as it seemed he had discovered something.
Standing on a leaf against the tree trunk, Chiba said seriously, “In my opinion, there seems to be a reason why these two Life Stones chose me and Xiaopu…”
“What is it? Hurry up and tell us!” I urged.
“Xi Meng, don’t rush,” Chiba waved his hand at me and asked Xiaopu, “Xiaopu, before you met Xi Meng, did you feel a strange power calling you to go somewhere?”
“No…” Xiaopu replied in confusion, but then her tone shifted, “Wait! Yes!”
“Was there or wasn’t there? What kind of feeling was it?!” I asked.
“At first, I might have overlooked that subtle feeling, but it grew stronger and stronger, as if something was guiding me to a certain place… It was right before I met you when I inexplicably led that group of kittens somewhere. Although I encountered some bad people, it felt like suddenly having a sense of belonging when you appeared at the end.”
“How did you feel when the Desire Stone appeared?” I asked.
"...I heard it speaking to me."
"It was speaking to you?!"
"That's right. It said, 'Come on, I've been waiting for you.'"
"Why didn't you tell me this before!" I was shocked to realize that none of this was a coincidence.
"You never asked me. Besides, I was confused and didn't know what was happening at the time. After so many things happened, I didn't have time to tell you about it," Xiaopu said with a hint of grievance.
"Alright, alright, I didn't mean to blame you."
"Chiba, what do you think?" I turned to ask Chiba.
"My feelings are pretty much the same as Xiaopu's. It felt like the day I met you was predetermined. I kept hearing someone calling my name, so I gradually followed the sound... After driving those people away, I clearly felt that the voice came from your direction, which made me particularly cautious of you at that time."
"So you both sensed something before meeting me?"
"Yes, it should be like that," Chiba replied, and Xiaopu nodded in agreement.
"It seems that the Life Stones had already chosen their respective masters. Our meeting wasn't a coincidence; they were guiding us all along."
I took out one of my Life Stones and watched it shine with a crystalline glow beneath the layers of leaves—Light Stone.
I still remember how much we sacrificed on the day it appeared...
"Since you've already found a new master, why couldn't you give me a hint?" I looked at the Light Stone floating in mid-air and murmured to myself.
"I understand now!" Chiba suddenly exclaimed.
Xiaopu almost fell over after turning around and patted his chest, saying, "You scared me, you wooden block!"
"Xiaopu, stop interrupting. What do you understand, Chiba?" I asked.
"It's our aura that attracted the Life Stone!" Chiba said excitedly.
"What do you mean? I don't understand." I was completely confused, and Xiaopu looked equally bewildered.
"It means that there should be something in common between us and the previous owner of the Life Stone."
"Something in common..." I fell into thought.
Xiaopu and White Soul, Chiba and the Reverse Heaven.
There are indeed some similarities between Xiaopu and White Soul, both having divine bloodlines with healing and prophetic abilities.
As for Chiba—
He seemed to have no resemblance to the Reverse Heaven at all; they had different racial attributes and very different personalities. Although Chiba's family is powerful, they are nowhere near the level of the Reverse Heaven.
If Xiaopu and White Soul could barely be connected, then why would Chiba relate to the Reverse Heaven?
"It's the dragon," Chiba said.
"Dragon?"
I looked closely again; there was no similarity between Chiba and a dragon, especially since he is a pure-blooded Demon Clan.
"Believe it or not, I can connect with their Heart."
"You've completely confused me." I was utterly lost, not understanding what Chiba was trying to express in this chaotic manner.
"What I mean is—I can connect my heart with the heart of a dragon, allowing us to feel each other's most sincere emotions."
"...Are you joking, Wood?" Xiaopu asked with a stiff expression.
I nodded, fully agreeing with what Xiaopu said.
"I can control dragons; Black Tiger is the best example," Chiba said very seriously.
I knew it wasn't the right time to say this, but I couldn't help it. "Sorry, Chiba, I didn't tell you earlier, but Black Tiger has already—"
"Died, I know," Chiba said calmly.
I was taken aback. "You know?"
"Yes, although I was a bit dazed when I first woke up, I gradually recalled everything."
"At that time, you were almost unconscious. How could you know that Black Tiger had died?"
"Even though I was in a state of unconsciousness, my consciousness didn't completely fade away; I could still communicate with Black Tiger... I heard him saying goodbye."
"You said you can control dragons. What does that mean?"
"I can control their hearts, but if the dragon's level exceeds mine, I won't be able to control it."
"Chiba, do you realize what you're saying? Once Thunder learns about this, you won't have any chance of survival," I warned.
Chiba had already reached the Realm of the Supreme Lord, but after all, being new to this level meant that there were still a number of dragons in the Demon Dragon Clan that were above Chiba.
Controlling the Dragon Heart means that Chiba has the ability to instantly eliminate a Demon Dragon with ease. If this continues, Chiba will undoubtedly become the Water's Nemesis of the Demon Dragon Clan, and no one would want to leave such a terrifying hidden danger that could threaten their entire clan.
"I know, so aside from my father, no one else knows about this."
"How did you find out?"
"In the Dark Corner, each of us Students is assigned a Demon Dragon. Although it's said to be a partnership, it doesn't feel as impressive as it seems; more often than not, we are controlled and even oppressed by the Demon Dragons. At that time, the Black Tiger was equally proud and looked down on me. But when I touched it, at that moment, I could hear its strong heartbeat and all its thoughts."
"It felt like there was a current flowing between us. The Black Tiger kept howling in despair until it crawled before me. Even so, the Black Tiger could hear my inner thoughts, and later on, our communication became very smooth. It could feel my care and affection for it, so our bond transcended all combinations. We completed every mission exceptionally well, and it trusted me completely."
"At that time, I told my father about it, hoping to make him happy. Unexpectedly, he showed no sign of joy but instead gave me a fierce warning that I must not tell anyone about this, especially not anyone from the Demon Dragon Clan; otherwise, I would surely die... At that moment, I didn't understand, but after my father fell asleep, I finally grasped his words: the Demon Dragon Clan would never treat us as their own."
"There was a moment when I wanted to use this special power of mine to kill those arrogant Demon Dragons. Unfortunately, I didn't have that capability yet; even if I could kill a few, the consequences would be beyond what I could bear. After all, I still have those children from Champion Academy; they would lose their lives because of my recklessness."
Seeing Chiba suddenly become agitated, I opened my mouth to say something—
"I know what you want to say, Xi Meng. I have hated the Demon Dragon Clan, but I also understand the rules of this world; it's naturally survival of the fittest. It's our fault for being too insignificant; they indeed have the capital to be arrogant... Moreover, if they hadn't taken us in, perhaps not a single Student from Champion Academy would be left alive, including me."
I sighed in relief. "It's good that you can think this way."
After all, although Chiba's level isn't top-tier right now, he possesses the Dragon Soul. If he harbored resentment in his heart, the Demon Dragon Clan would truly be in danger in the future.
"How did you acquire this special power?" This dragon-controlling technique truly baffled me.
"I'm not sure; my father should know something about it. Unfortunately, he is currently..."
"It will all get better; we will always be together. You are not alone," I said with a sigh.
"Yeah, you’re super cool now!" Xiaopu said with a flushed face while flicking her little cat tail.
...this little infatuated one.
"From what you're saying, there must be a reason why the Time Stone chose you," I said to Chiba.
Looking at Xiaopu, what about the White Soul's Desire Stone? The choice of Xiaopu must be more complicated than I thought.
"Don't look at me; I really don't know why," Xiaopu said, shaking her head swiftly, genuinely clueless.
"Then where do you think the owner of the Light Stone is?" I asked Chiba.
"A place that radiates such pure holy light could only exist in one spot in the entire Underworld," Chiba replied.
"Wood, you can't be talking about that, can you?!" Xiaopu's features began to twist in concern.
"One of the Six Great Clans—the Wind Steed Clan," Chiba stated.
"Is it really that terrifying?" I asked, observing Xiaopu's expression.
"No. On the contrary, they are the most peaceful beings in the Underworld, living without conflict and coexisting harmoniously since ancient times. They symbolize freedom and running, as unrestrained as the wind, and are known as the elves of the Underworld."
"Is a race like the Wind Steed Clan able to survive in the Underworld?!"
That can't be possible. Here, every day is a struggle for survival, with scenes of the strong preying on the weak everywhere; one misstep could lead to death. How could such a nature adapt and even become one of the Six Great Clans?
"The Wind Steed Clan is naturally wind-attribute; their speed is unmatched by any creature in the Underworld. To give you an example, when you run at full speed, your pace would feel like walking compared to theirs—they would have already vanished like Qingfeng before you even realize it," Chiba explained.
"Is it really that exaggerated?"
"Of course! If you don't believe me, just ask her." Chiba suddenly wore a mischievous grin; it was my first time seeing that expression.
"Xiaopu, do you know much about the Wind Steed Clan?"
I turned to indicate for Xiaopu to speak, but she looked awkward and couldn't say anything for a long time.
"Xiaopu, what's wrong? You're usually quite talkative."
"...Xi Meng, do we really have to go to the Wind Steed Clan? Can I not go—"
"Of course not!"
"Ah, just kill me, just kill me!" Xiaopu shouted as she ran far away.
"What’s going on?" I asked in confusion.
"Hehe, once we get to the Wind Steed Clan, you'll see the fun," Chiba said with a laugh.
"It seems like something interesting happened while I was away from the academy," I chuckled, guessing I could figure out about sixty percent of what was going on just by looking at Xiaopu.
"However," Chiba hesitated, "the situation in the Underworld has suddenly changed dramatically, and the Wind Steed Clan recently suffered a great loss. I'm not sure if our trip will go smoothly." Chiba said seriously, putting away the joking tone.
"Indeed, it's really not the right time," I sighed.
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