Chapter 417: A Pact Beneath the Dragon’s Bones
Just as Ethan was struggling to make a decision, a strange voice echoed in his mind. At first, it startled him—it wasn’t his own thought, nor anyone nearby. Then the voice spoke clearly:
"I have a way to make them willingly follow you."
"What way? Tell me!" Ethan demanded without hesitation. He recognized the voice—it was the Dragon Child, the one who had taken the form of a dragon egg and merged into his Mindscape. Ever since that moment, his Soul Sense had evolved, granting him the Blue Dragon’s Intimidation skill. Afterward, she had fallen silent, slipping into a deep slumber.
"Do you remember when I asked you to do something for me?" she asked, her tone calm yet layered with intent.
Ethan nodded. "Is this about the Violet Lightning Cloud Beasts?"
"Not directly," she replied, "but it’s the perfect chance to make use of something that would otherwise go to waste..."
While Ethan communicated with her internally, he stood silently atop Ormund’s head, unmoving. Behind him, Julian, Uncle Jed, and Dana watched his back warily, unsure what he was planning.
Then a booming, ethereal voice echoed from below. "Yoing one, hurry up and leave. It’s very impolite for you to stay on our heads! You—"
"I never thought," Ethan cut in, a faint smile tugging at his lips, "that the once fearsome Illusionary Qilin of ancient times would fall to such a state. What? Still hoping to use the remnant soul of that little broken dragon underground to patch up your bloodline? That’s just pathetic."
Boom!
The ancient Violet Lightning Cloud Beast instantly surged upright. A tremendous pressure burst forth—far stronger than even Uncle Jed’s—causing the surrounding cavern to tremble and crack under the force. Yet just as quickly, the beast withdrew its aura, restoring itself to peak Sovereign-level calm.
"Young one," the voice said again, now low and edged with coldness, "I don’t know what you’re talking about. Leave our territory. Now."