Legend Management Bureau Chapter 326

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Yinglong had only just caught sight of Nüwa. Before he could even open his mouth to speak, a sudden chill swept over his body.

His massive dragon body had been severed cleanly into two pieces at the waist.

“G-Great Goddess Nuwa… why…” Yinglong stared blankly at his own body, a look of sheer terror on his face.

Just who was the innocent one here? And who was the true disaster?

Du Yu and the others gaped in shock. How could someone slaughter so mercilessly without even asking for a reason?

“Du Yu, you must be careful!” Dong Qianqiu took over the equipment and initiated a Voice Transmission. “This Nüwa is completely different from what I imagined. She was the one who attacked Zhan Qisheng and Ying Ning!”

“What?!” Du Yu’s expression shifted drastically as he clenched his teeth.

In all of his memories, gods were always benevolent. Even a Heavenly Venerable with an eccentric temperament like the Western Queen Mother would never slaughter the innocent indiscriminately.

It was as if all gods had some invisible force restraining them.

She acted like a Mortal who did whatever she pleased, yet she possessed world-shaking divine power.

Du Yu locked his gaze on Nüwa, the fury in his eyes practically bursting into flames.

She was the one who killed Zhan Qisheng. She was the one who injured Ying Ning.

Nüwa felt more like the gods of the Hellenic domains; she had no rules or boundaries restraining her heart.

After all, in this era infinitely close to the ancient times, even the heavenly laws and divine decrees had yet to be formed.

Du Yu could not think of a single way to avenge Zhan Qisheng and Ying Ning. The helplessness made his heart twist with agonizing pain.

Ultimately, he could only blame his own carelessness. He had actually believed that Nüwa would be a gentle, kind, and understanding goddess who harbored a deep hatred for evil.

Looking closely at her now—with her human torso and snake tail, a face full of contempt, and her ruthless, decisive killings—she did not feel like a god at all. Instead, she seemed more like a demon.

Yes, a demon.

Why was this Nüwa, with her human body and serpent tail, revered in legends as a Great Goddess?

Du Yu slowly descended to the ground and approached Yinglong.

Half of Yinglong’s body lay limp on the earth, panting heavily.

Golden dragon blood sprayed and gushed from his severed torso like water from a ruptured hose.

“Yinglong, I need to ask you something,” Du Yu said.

Yinglong’s pupils rolled weakly toward Du Yu before he spoke. “You lot were never here to protect this ancestor at all, were you…”

“That’s right,” Du Yu confirmed. “I merely came to ask you a question. I never expected to drag you into this disaster.”

“How amusing…” Yinglong had completely lost the commanding presence of a Dragon Ancestor. Instead, he seemed like an old man who had finally seen through the illusions of the world.

Du Yu found himself at a loss for words. The questions about A Can and A Kui simply could not leave his throat.

It felt as though everything had been thrown into chaos by the Nüwa standing before them.

“Young Kid, come closer. This ancestor has a supreme treasure to bestow upon you,” the Dragon Ancestor said slowly.

Hearing this, Du Yu walked right up to him.

“Hold out your hand,” the Dragon Ancestor instructed.

Du Yu silently extended his hand.

“How amusing.” The Dragon Ancestor sneered from the ground. “Do you know? If you had hesitated for even a single moment, this ancestor would have killed you on the spot.”

“Oh?” Du Yu responded. “Why would I hesitate?”

“Are you not afraid that this ancestor would launch a final strike before death and drag you down to the grave with me?” the Dragon Ancestor asked casually, though Du Yu could tell that his condition was rapidly deteriorating.

“Even if you drag me down with your dying breath, I would accept it. I am the one who got you killed, after all,” Du Yu said with a bitter smile. “I feel incredibly guilty right now. I don’t even know how I could possibly compensate you.”

Hearing this, the Dragon Ancestor rolled his eyes and asked, “Young Kid, one last question. If this ancestor gives you a supreme treasure, can you kill Nüwa for me?”

“No,” Du Yu answered without a shred of hesitation. “No matter what treasure you give me, I can’t kill her. Fighting her is no different from throwing my life away. I at least understand that much.”

“Hahahahaha!” Yinglong laughed until he coughed up a massive mouthful of fresh blood. “Good Young Kid! It seems this ancestor’s judgment was not wrong after all.”

“What exactly are you trying to give me?” Du Yu asked helplessly.

Yinglong looked at Du Yu coldly and declared, “I am giving you this ancestor’s soul.”

“Your soul? What do you mean?” Du Yu was taken aback. ‘This isn’t a video game. What am I supposed to do with a dragon soul? Let alone an ancient dragon’s.’

“Bring out the Eight Directions Ghost Record.”

“The Eight…?” Du Yu froze. “What are you talking about? I don’t understand…”

“Drop the act. When you made your move earlier, this ancestor saw it clearly. You are definitely carrying the Eight Directions Ghost Record,” the Dragon Ancestor said slowly. “This ancestor recognizes the handiwork of the Old Mother of Mount Li well enough.”

“The Old Mother of Mount Li?” Du Yu frowned, knowing this wasn’t the time to get hung up on that detail. “Do you really recognize the Eight Directions Ghost Record?”

“Indeed. This ancestor wishes to entrust his soul to your body.”

Those words gave Du Yu a severe fright. ‘What exactly is this being in front of me?’

‘A dragon!’

His Eight Directions Ghost Record was starting to look more and more bizarre.

‘Having Xing Tian with his Immortal body inside is already torturous enough. Now I’m adding a Dragon Ancestor?’

‘Even if I really take him into the Eight Directions Ghost Record, would I even be able to summon him to possess my body?’

‘Wouldn’t I just explode and die instantly?’

“Big dragon, I have to ask you something,” Du Yu said. “The Eight Directions Ghost Record isn’t a place you can just enter whenever you please.”

“Oh?” Yinglong raised an eyebrow. “You truly don’t know what’s good for you. This ancestor is granting you greater power, and you want to just stand there and throw it away?”

“I think you’re the one who doesn’t know what’s good for him.” Du Yu scoffed. “If I say no, you’ll be dead in minutes. Do you not realize who holds the initiative right now?”

Du Yu’s single sentence left Yinglong completely speechless.

It was true. Du Yu was the one in control. Yinglong could only enter his body if Du Yu allowed it.

“A-Ask away, then.”

Du Yu nodded. “That’s a better attitude. Big dragon, let me ask you: what are your ulterior motives?”

“Motives…?” Yinglong’s eyes darted around. “What motives would this ancestor have?”

“I can see you don’t have much time left. If you tell the truth, I might just agree to it. Otherwise, you can stay here to rot and stink.” After speaking, Du Yu took a step back, looking like he was ready to leave at any moment.

“Wait!” Yinglong cried out anxiously. “This ancestor… This ancestor does not wish to become a wandering ghost here. I want you to take me away from this godforsaken place… You said you wouldn’t fight Nüwa, so now I realize this is my only hope of escaping.”

“Is it really that simple?” Du Yu’s gaze grew cold. “I can tell you’re still hiding the truth. Goodbye.”

“No!” Yinglong spat out another large mouthful of blood. He coughed several times before finally speaking with bitter resentment, “This ancestor will tell the truth… You look like a mere Mortal… I thought that one day I could commit Body Snatching and take over your body, allowing me to soar through the world once more…”

Du Yu slowly stopped in his tracks, smiling faintly. “I see. Since you’re being so honest, I’ll agree to it.”

“Y-You agree?”

“Yes.” Du Yu held his hand out toward Yinglong. “Come on, Yinglong. Become a part of me.”