Chapter 156
Chapter 156: A gift from the past
"It's up to you whether you're willing or not."
The Dragon God transmitted directly through divine sense, a single line into Shadow's mind.
In that spiritual exchange, no one knew what detoxification method he had taught her.
The Shadow, who had always been known for her expressionless face and cold demeanor, actually blushed.
"I…I understand…"
Shadow lowered her head in embarrassment. "If I meet him…I will…"
"I'll do it."
"A worthy student indeed."
The Dragon God clapped his hands in satisfaction.
"You're a clever girl. You know where to find him."
"Barring any accidents, he should be on Eerie Island right now."
Luo Kun, standing to the side, listened with a completely blank expression.
But he didn't ask too many questions.
Because from the overwhelming aura of the Dragon God before him…
And from the summoning rules of that Supreme Wraith Talisman…
He had already deduced a fact!
The white-haired Dragon God before him…
Was most likely No Words Needed's past life!
And at the same time!
The Son of the Dragon God that Huaxia Nation's highest classified archives had been desperately searching for!
He was actually the Dragon God's reincarnation!
"Alright, now for the final question."
"Make it quick."
The Dragon God raised one finger.
The edges of the surrounding space had already begun to collapse and crumble.
The trial ground's countdown was about to reach zero.
Luo Kun and Shadow exchanged a glance once more.
In this despairing end-of-days world, with the Evil Gods' descent looming.
They shared the same ultimate goal in their hearts.
A realm that even Lin Bayi, the current strongest in Huaxia Nation's military—
Could not reach.
They spoke in unison, voicing their question.
"Dragon God, sir…"
"Exactly how…does one become a god?!"
Faced with this question.
The Dragon God actually laughed.
But that smile held no pride, no contempt.
Instead, it was self-deprecation and sorrow.
"Becoming a god, huh…heh…"
The Dragon God tilted his head back, gazing at the sky that was about to shatter.
"It does bring world-destroying power, but…"
"It is also the shackle that seals one's own upper limit."
"If This Sovereign were given another choice, I would sooner never become a god."
"Unfortunately, This Sovereign had no choice."
Luo Kun and Shadow listened, utterly bewildered, their faces filled with shock.
‘This supreme Dragon God…’
‘Actually regretted becoming a god?!’
The Dragon God looked at the two's confused expressions and made no further effort to explain.
He simply continued.
"However, since you've asked in earnest, This Sovereign will tell you."
"After all, under the threat of the Evil Gods' descent, even if this is a solution that treats the symptoms rather than the root cause—"
"It can still leave you with the kindling of resistance."
The Dragon God fixed his gaze on Luo Kun's eyes.
"Do you still remember the 4 Divine Pronouncements This Sovereign recited just now?"
"I do!"
Luo Kun answered.
"In the name of the King…By the Emperor's command…By the Sovereign's might…wait!"
Luo Kun's heart thundered. "These are…these are Sequence Abilities?!"
"I haven't heard of the last two!"
"But the ones before them—Sovereign Rule, and Imperial Edict…"
"These are all Sequences with documented records!!!"
Shadow, standing to the side, spread her hands and asked in disbelief.
"Dragon God, sir, do you mean…"
"The path to godhood requires collecting these scattered Sequence Abilities?"
"But…how would all these abilities fuse into a single person?!"
Faced with the two's questions.
The Dragon God, whose body had already begun to turn translucent, did not deliberately pause.
He looked at the two of them and spoke the answer.
"Kill…"
"Kill those who possess the same type of ability as yourself…"
The Dragon God's voice was calm and merciless.
"The same type of ability?"
Luo Kun couldn't believe it.
This meant that godhood was not the exclusive privilege of bloodline and talent.
Even someone like him, struggling at the bottom as a non-Sequence user—as long as he killed enough of the same kind, he could ascend the divine stairway?
"That's right. There are no divine thrones in this world by nature. Kill enough people of the same kind, and you become a god."
The Dragon God extended that right arm wrapped in bandages, his voice carrying a distant quality.
"Even an ordinary person with no talent whatsoever—if given the right opportunity—can defy fate and reverse their destiny."
"Even someone with no ability can?"
Shadow pressed urgently.
However, the Dragon God did not answer directly.
He simply ran one hand across the Watcher's Eye, pressed it into the center of his right palm, and gazed into the distance with deep, unfathomable eyes.
"If you want to find the ultimate answer, go to Dragon-Summer Imperial City."
"As long as the Savage Realm hasn't been destroyed by the Evil Gods, that place…"
"Will always be there!"
The moment his voice fell, under the horrified gaze of the two—
The Dragon God swung his left hand and severed his own right arm at the root!
Strangely, after this right arm separated from his body, it did not turn translucent like the rest of his phantom form.
Instead, it solidified into a tangible state, radiating a heavy, divine might.
"Take it with you and give it to that person."
The Dragon God handed the severed arm to Shadow. "He needs this more than anyone."
Shadow received the severed arm with trembling hands. The crushing weight of its power nearly drove her to her knees. She gritted her teeth.
"I…will guard it with my life!"
"Good."
The Dragon God nodded and looked at the collapsing void around them.
"The time for farewells has come."
"But before you leave, This Sovereign must erase certain things."
"About me, and about his identity…"
"If those Evil Gods were to detect the existence of 'him,' this game of chess could no longer be played."
The Dragon God raised his left hand, extending his index finger like a sword. In an instant, both pupils shifted from crimson-red to white-gold!
Luo Kun and Shadow exchanged a glance. Though reluctant, they understood the stakes.
If news of the Dragon God's reincarnation were to leak, what awaited Jiang Nan would be a devastating, annihilating strike from the gods.
Only Liu Ruyan kept slapping her own backside in circles, cursing at the top of her lungs.
"Dragon God! Are you a sore loser or what?"
"You've had your fun with this old lady and now you're just going to dust yourself off and leave?"
"You're definitely scared that if I know your true face, I'll come back for revenge!"
"Are you even a man?!"
The Dragon God finally couldn't hold it together. He cast a silencing curse with a backhand.
"Silence, for This Sovereign!"
The countdown reached zero. The world dissolved into nothing.
The Dragon God stood within the fractured dimension.
His entire body erupted with blinding radiance. His voice rang out like a great bell, resonating deep within the souls of all present!
"The solitary soul swimming against the current shall at last return to its place among the ruins."
"When the dragon's roar rises once more, all gods…shall bow!"
The wave of memory-erasing light swept instantly across the battlefield.
In the final moment before vanishing, the Dragon God's gaze grew deep and heavy.
"My future self…"
"I leave everything to you…"
"Lead the people of the generations to come, and carve out a beacon of hope…"
……
At the same time, in the real world.
On the king-sized bed of the luxury mobile home, Jiang Nan suddenly sneezed and jolted awake, sitting bolt upright.
'Hss…I feel like someone's been talking about me behind my back—or even trying to rope me into scamming someone.'
He rubbed his nose, still somewhat groggy.
At this moment, he found himself in a state that was difficult to describe.
One on the left, one on the right.
One above, one below.
"Boss! Wake up—we're here!"
Wang Meng's excited voice came through the Smart Control Panel.
"The Scholar's Dojo is right ahead!"
Jiang Nan's eyes changed.
He shifted Chen Tong and Yekaterina to his left and right.
Lifted Hoshino Hikari off his chest.
Yanked Piano out from beneath him.
"Finally."
Jiang Nan rose and threw on his clothes.
"Now, it's time to sweep house."
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