Cultivation Online novel Chapter 2009

Chapter 2009: The Great One’s Appearance(3)

The Holy Dragon Emperor could only sigh inwardly after hearing the Great One’s declaration—that he’d defeat Dragon Goddess Yeyou.

While it was true that Dragon Goddess Yeyou may not have been improving her strength since her disappearance because she’d lost her body, and her soul had split into several parts, nobody could say for certain that the Great One had surpassed her, but it was definitely a possibility.

"Once I defeat her, I’ll finally obtain the one thing I’ve yearned but failed to claim in this life," the Great One declared, his eyes burning with fervent determination.

The Holy Dragon Emperor narrowed his eyes at the Great One’s words, which carried an unsettling undertone, as if he saw Dragon Goddess Yeyou not as a person, but as something to be claimed.

"In any case, I cannot help you. They didn’t mention where they’d go after leaving the Dragon Spiral Mountain."

The smile on the Great One’s face slowly disappeared, and he responded, "Maybe, but I won’t know for sure until I force it out of you. How many do I have to kill to make you talk? Half?"

The Holy Dragon Emperor sneered in disdain, "You may have gotten stronger over the years, but your character has fallen quite lowly, Great One. Even if you kill everyone, my answer will remain the same. I don’t know where Dragon Goddess Yeyou went."

The Great One said nothing in return, but his aura surged violently, speaking louder than any words ever could.

The Holy Dragon Emperor wasted no time, instantly transforming into his dragon form. Though he knew full well that the Great One stood as an even greater threat than the Celestial Emperor had been, he refused to retreat. Defeat was likely, but cowering was never an option.

"It’s been a while since a dragon has dared to defy me, so I’ll enjoy this for a while."

Moments later, the Great One and the Holy Dragon Emperor collided in a thunderous clash, their fierce exchanges unleashing shockwaves in every direction, each impact chipping away at the Dragon Spiral Mountain, piece by piece.

"Heavens! The Great One is attacking us!"

"W-What should we do?!"

The Holy Dragon Clan was thrown into momentary panic, but their hesitation didn’t last. Just like when the Celestial Emperor attacked, they surged forward to assist him, even if their efforts barely made a dent in the overwhelming power of the Great One.

Though the Great One’s individual power surpassed even that of the Celestial Emperor, the Holy Dragon Clan managed to hold out against him far longer than expected. Of course, this endurance was only possible because the Great One was clearly holding back.

If the Great One had gone all out from the beginning, the Holy Dragon Clan would’ve perished almost instantly.

Eventually, the Great One hovered alone above the Dragon Spiral Mountain, his presence dominating the skies. Below him, the Holy Dragon Emperor and the rest of the clan lay scattered across the battered landscape, defeated and motionless, unable to lift even a finger after their overwhelming defeat.

Their fight had attracted many spectators again, though not as many as when the Celestial Emperor attacked.

"What the hell? Isn’t that the Great One? Why is he attacking the Holy Dragon Clan, too?"

"I don’t know what the Holy Dragon Clan did, but to offend both the Celestial Emperor and the Great One... they’re fated to be erased from existence soon."

"And since it’s the Great One, the other Royal Dragon Clans wouldn’t be able to do anything about it."

Some time later, the Great One’s voice echoed across the battered peaks, loud and clear, rippling through the mountain like thunder, "Though I do not wish to do this because of my respect for Dragon Goddess Yeyou, your defiance cannot go unpunished. As retribution, I shall destroy the final Dragon Spiral Mountain in the Nine Heavens."

The Great One raised a single finger, and in an instant, an overwhelming aura surged from his body. At the tip of his finger, a small orb of condensed energy began to form, glowing intensely. It rapidly expanded, growing larger and brighter until it blazed in the sky like a miniature sun, radiating power that shook the heavens.

Moments later, the Great One gave a casual flick of his finger, and the blazing miniature sun shot through the air toward the mountain. As it descended, the heat radiating from it was so intense that it caused the surrounding sea to boil violently, sending waves of steam rising into the heavens.

The Holy Dragon Clan could do nothing but watch in helpless silence as the blazing sun descended upon them. One by one, they began to close their eyes—not out of fear, but in solemn acceptance of the death they could no longer escape.

However, amid the chaos and impending doom, a lone figure silently appeared between the descending sun and the Dragon Spiral Mountain like a ghost.

He was small in stature, appearing no older than a young teenager, yet his eyes gleamed with ancient knowledge and unfathomable experience. Strangely, he emitted no presence whatsoever, and his body was semi-transparent, as if he didn’t exist within the fabric of reality itself.

Though the Holy Dragon Clan failed to notice him because of his lack of presence, the Great One did not.

The moment his eyes fell upon the small figure, his body tensed, and a flicker of something rare flashed in his eyes: hesitation. Without a word, he clenched his fists, and in an instant, the blazing sun above dissipated, abruptly canceling his attack.

"What is the meaning of this?" The Great One spoke with a frown on his face.