Li Si stood in awe, staring at the massive form before him, his thoughts momentarily lost in the grandeur of the Silver Dragon King.
A voice interrupted his daze, snapping him back to reality.
"Uncle, you can converse with the Lord. I'll take my leave for now," Di Tian said before turning and exiting.
The Silver Dragon King's recovery site lacked heavy protection; Di Tian alone stood guard outside. He didn't trust anyone else with this responsibility.
After Di Tian left, the Silver Dragon King opened her eyes. Her silver vertical pupils locked onto Li Si, as though trying to pierce through his very soul.
She was puzzled. Li Si's bloodline was an unprecedented fusion: primarily Golden Sacred Dragon bloodline, with auxiliary traits from the Water and Fire Dragon Kings. Together, they formed a wholly new type of dragon bloodline.
At this moment, even among the primordial Dragon Kings, Li Si's bloodline strength was exceptional, rivaling the strongest—he was essentially a Golden Sacred Dragon King.
Di Tian, with his limited knowledge, was easy to fool. When the Water and Fire Dragon Kings fell, the Dragon God hadn't yet divided into the Golden and Silver Dragon Kings.
"You're human," the Silver Dragon King stated.
Her voice was calm but firm. She could tell that Li Si wasn't a reincarnated Dragon King—his essence was human. Although she couldn't discern how he obtained the Water and Fire Dragon Kings' bloodlines, or even fragments of the Golden Dragon and Light Dragon bloodlines, she was certain he wasn't one of her kind.
How could a human body endure such powerful bloodlines? This man was anything but simple.
Li Si remained silent for a moment. He could deceive Di Tian, but not the Silver Dragon King.
"Fine, you got me. I'm human!" Li Si admitted after a brief pause, deciding to lay his cards on the table.
"You also carry the Blue Silver Emperor's bloodline. You're not entirely human," the Silver Dragon King added.
Li Si opened his mouth, but no words came out.
First, she says he's human. Now, she says he isn't. What kind of logic was this?
With a resigned shrug, Li Si decided to stop speaking. Let her think whatever she wants! He was confident he wouldn't die as the protagonist.
"Aren't you afraid now that your identity has been exposed?" the Silver Dragon King asked, genuinely puzzled.
She found it strange. Why wasn't this "human" afraid? She was aware of his conversation with Di Tian—nothing in the Star Dou Forest could escape her attention if she chose to observe.
"Afraid? Why should I be?" Li Si responded with a nonchalant shrug.
"I've inherited most of the Water and Fire Dragon Kings' memories. It's not wrong to say I'm the next generation of Dragon King. Would you really kill me?"
At this, Li Si began his performance again.
"Besides, I'm the Crown Prince of the Blue Silver Clan. In essence, I'm part of the soul beast lineage. The gods of humanity would never accept me."
Sighing dramatically, Li Si looked as if his plight were genuine.
Li Si understood the line between recklessness and survivability. As long as he clearly stated his allegiance, the Silver Dragon King wasn't foolish enough to kill him outright.
After a long silence, the Silver Dragon King asked again, "How do you know the Dragon God will revive in 30,000 years?"
This was her primary concern, as it was something she genuinely didn't know.
In her memories, the Dragon God had never mentioned such a thing. However, the Water and Fire Dragon Kings were the Dragon God's children. Perhaps they knew something she didn't, given their seniority. If not for her status as a fragment of the Dragon God, the Water and Fire Dragon Kings could have been considered her elder siblings.
"Do you not know whether you've inherited the Dragon God's soul or will?" Li Si replied with a smile, answering her question with a question.
The Dragon God hadn't truly died. After all, could the Asura God alone have slain him? He was a Creator-level deity—such beings weren't so easily extinguished.
The Silver Dragon King fell silent again. She hadn't inherited the Dragon God's soul or will. Whether the Golden Dragon King had, she didn't know.
"Not only you, but that idiot Golden Dragon King also didn't inherit the Dragon God's soul or will," Li Si continued, shaking his head.
Golden Dragon King? Idiot??
The massive Silver Dragon King wanted to roar in anger: "You can't speak about my brother like that!"
But after a moment's thought, perhaps Li Si had his reasons?
"Hmph. Don't look at me like that," Li Si waved dismissively and continued.
"If the Golden Dragon King had any brains, he'd have taken you and fled the Divine Realm. Once his power stabilized, he could have led a counterattack, throwing the Divine Realm into chaos."
"But it's all part of the Dragon God's plan. The Golden Dragon King is just another victim. He couldn't afford to have brains."
Li Si shook his head, reveling in his cryptic role. The Silver Dragon King lacked the Dragon God's full memories, so she didn't know many of these secrets.
And he wasn't lying. The Golden Dragon King's situation really was orchestrated by the Dragon God.
After all, the Golden Dragon King was immensely powerful—far stronger than the Silver Dragon King. If he'd had intelligence, what if he'd devoured the Silver Dragon King and recreated the Dragon God?
The Silver Dragon King: "..."
"Will Father really revive in 30,000 years?" she asked, ignoring all else. This was all that mattered to her now.
"Yes, the Dragon God will indeed revive in 30,000 years. But only if you don't do anything rash!"
Wait—wasn't Tang San the one who schemed against the Silver Dragon King? And wasn't Li Si essentially Tang San now?
According to the original story, his son would inherit the Golden Dragon King's power, and his grandson would become a mini Dragon God.
Whether they would be consumed by the Dragon God's resurgence wasn't something the original Tang San seemed to consider.
Who ultimately won between the Dragon God and Tang San?
Li Si shook his head, dismissing the thought. What did the original Tang San's plans have to do with him?
To hell with thousand-year schemes and the Divine Circle of Gods!
If Lin Fan could inherit the Death God's divine position and even create the Martial God position, then so could he!
"I shouldn't do anything rash?"
The Silver Dragon King gave Li Si a puzzled look. What did he mean by that?
"You'll understand in time," Li Si replied, leaving her with yet another cryptic statement.
After another long silence, the Silver Dragon King finally spoke again.
"The Water and Fire Dragon Kings fell before Father created the Golden and Silver Dragon Kings. If you've inherited most of their memories, how do you know these things?"
At this, Li Si stiffened. Was that how it was? Were the Water and Fire Dragon Kings really so... weak?
Wait, that might actually be the case.
Li Si smirked mischievously, his expression one of knowing amusement.
If you know, you know.
(Chapter ends.)