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"Excuse me, may I join you at the table?" A familiar voice suddenly rang in Wang Long's ear.
This voice made Wang Long shiver, and he quickly turned his head to take a look, only to see Zhang Mingyi's familiar smiling face.
"You... why did it take you so long? I've been waiting for you for half the day!" Wang Long began to say but suddenly realized and changed his words.
Zhang Mingyi smiled, "I ran into a few thieves on the way, which delayed me. But thankfully, it was nothing serious." He glanced at the Azure Robed Man. "Excuse me, sir, we just arrived here and are unfamiliar with the area. Could you please tell us if there are any good places nearby?"
The Azure Robed Man looked at him and replied with a smile, "There aren't many scenic spots in the entire Southern State. However, Sangyou Mountain is not far from here and is quite nice. But it's said to be somewhat remote and deep, plus there are Monsters causing trouble there; otherwise, it would be worth visiting."
Zhang Mingyi chuckled, "Oh, really? What a pity then. It's clearly a good place but is unfortunately occupied by Monsters; it's truly regrettable."
The Azure Robed Man said calmly, "With your skills, even if there are a few so-called Monsters, I doubt you would be too concerned about them."
"You're joking. Although we've practiced some skills, we're merely beginners and wouldn't dare to be arrogant. However, if any Monsters truly dare to come down and cause trouble in Zhongzhou, even though we are not talented, we would still fight with all our might to protect the people."
The corners of the Azure Robed Man's mouth twitched slightly as a playful smile appeared on his face. "Very well, indeed heroes emerge from youth. I admire your spirit... Since that's the case, I hope we meet again."
After saying this, without waiting for anyone to retain him, he immediately turned and left, disappearing outside shortly after.
Zhang Mingyi glanced at his retreating figure, his expression instantly becoming serious as a bead of cold sweat rolled down his forehead.
"How did Elder Mingyi escape?" Once the Azure Robed Stranger had walked far away, Wang Long couldn't help but ask curiously in a low voice.
Zhang Mingyi replied, "It took quite a bit of effort. All things considered, I was lucky... Do you know this person? Why was he with you?"
Wang Long shook his head. "I don't know him; he just came over to join us at the table. Why do you ask?"
Zhang Mingyi sighed deeply and said in a low voice, "Incomprehensible... Just now, when his eye twitched, a hint of killing intent emerged. I immediately felt a sense of impending doom! This kind of pressure is simply unprecedented; even the Grand Elder or the Dragon Head of Dragon Hidden does not exude such powerful killing intent!"
"Ah! This person is actually that formidable?!" Wang Long said, somewhat astonished.
Zhang Mingyi smiled bitterly and replied, "He is probably even more powerful than you can imagine. If this person were to become an enemy of our Dragon City, it would likely lead to another great calamity, perhaps... not less than the Dragon Calamity of years past!"
"How is that possible! How could such a powerful individual suddenly appear in the world..."
Wang Long's mind stirred as he suddenly recalled the strange occurrences in the forbidden area of the Serpent Demon Clan. He hurriedly recounted the experiences he and Jiang Xue had gone through, though he omitted many details.
"What? The missing Serpent Ancestor Corpse? Could it be... that the Serpent Clan Ancestor has been resurrected?! But how could that be possible? Is there really such a Divine Ability in this world..."
Wang Long nodded and frowned, saying, "If it really was him just now, and he is determined to be an enemy of our Dragon City, why didn't he directly kill us? If he truly possesses such Divine Ability, killing us should be as easy as pie."
Zhang Mingyi said solemnly, "Perhaps he has some deeper purpose, or... maybe his Divine Ability has not yet recovered. Who knows... Regardless, this news must be reported to Dragon City as soon as possible."
The three of them lost all desire to delay any further. They quickly finished their meal and hurried back on their way.
In less than ten days, they once again saw the outline of Dragon City. After circling half the city, they entered through the West Gate. Zhang Mingyi no longer spoke and directly led the two to report to the legendary Dragon Hidden.
It should be noted that although Wang Long and Jiang Xue had joined Dragon Hidden, they had only accompanied Zhang Mingyi on an investigation into the Serpent Demon Clan from the very beginning and had never been to the residence of Dragon Hidden. Apart from Zhang Mingyi, they had not met anyone from Dragon Hidden.
Wang Long was quite curious.
After all, Dragon Hidden held a level of mystery and intimidation in the hearts of all Dragon City residents that far surpassed other departments, even more so than the Dragon Head.
Moreover, by the time they arrived in the city, it was already midnight. The entire Dragon City had fallen silent, adding to the atmosphere of mystery.
Zhang Mingyi led the two of them towards the east of the city. Before long, they came upon a shimmering lake, its surface reflecting the moonlight, with the gentle glow moving along with the ripples, creating an exceptionally serene atmosphere.
"This is... Moonken Lake?! The dead water where even feathers sink to the bottom?" Wang Long exclaimed in surprise. This place was well-known throughout Dragon City; all children were warned by their parents from a young age to never play near this lake.
At this moment, Zhang Mingyi's expression was solemn as he nodded and said softly, "This is the entrance to Dragon Hidden. The Pond has been cast with extremely profound Dragon Arts spells; not only feathers but even reflections will sink to the bottom."
Wang Long and Jiang Xue both shivered slightly.
Zhang Mingyi smiled and said, "Of course, that's just to scare children... However..." He suddenly bent down and cast his shadow onto the lake's surface. Under the soft moonlight, his reflection gently rippled with the movement of the water stirred by the night breeze.
Gradually, his body seemed to sway like his reflection, becoming lighter and more ethereal until it eventually began to dissipate completely, vanishing into thin air.
Wang Long and Jiang Xue exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously.
They stepped forward as Zhang Mingyi had done, casting their own shadows onto the lake's surface.
Wang Long looked at his reflected eyes on the water and suddenly felt a bit foolish. However, in the next moment, it was as if an inexplicable force was pulling him in, making him feel as though he was floating.
Slowly, his body became lighter as if he were about to disappear entirely. He glanced at Jiang Xue beside him and saw her white attire gradually becoming ethereal as she transformed into a phantom.
After a period of cold darkness, Wang Long opened his eyes.
He found himself in a dark underground chamber. For a moment, it felt as if he had returned to the forbidden area of the Serpent Demon Clan, still searching for a way out.
After a while, Wang Long regained his composure and began to survey his surroundings. He realized that this place was not much better than the caves of the Serpent Clan Forbidden Area.
"The legendary Dragon Hidden... is in a place like this?" Wang Long exclaimed in astonishment.
Zhang Mingyi smiled, "Not bad, right? It's warm in winter and cool in summer, and no one will disturb you... It's just a pity that I have to go out to complete various missions most of the time, making it hard to stay here for long..."
Wang Long looked at Zhang Mingyi in surprise, not understanding what kind of person would want to stay in such a place all the time.
"Alright, let's go find the Elder!"
The Elder mentioned by Zhang Mingyi is the leader of Dragon Hidden. No one knows his real name, nor has anyone seen his appearance, and even his age remains a mystery.
The three of them wandered through the damp and dark underground cave, as if walking through a maze that would never see daylight. It wasn't until Wang Long began to feel impatient and dizzy that Zhang Mingyi finally said with a smile, "We're here."
Before Wang Long's eyes stood an extremely dilapidated door, seemingly made of bronze. After enduring countless years of erosion, it was now covered in rust and green patina, looking as if it would crumble at a touch.
"Elder, Zhang Mingyi seeks an audience." Zhang Mingyi no longer dared to joke and spoke solemnly to the Bronze Door.
As soon as the words fell, countless energy signatures locked onto the three of them tightly, rendering even a single pore immobile, as if they were thoroughly examined inside and out. Only after confirming everything was in order did the pressure dissipate like smoke. Then a voice that sounded particularly weak came from within.
"I have been waiting for you. Come in immediately!"
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