The Silver Dragon King and Elysia

"Shu'er, did I... did I just see wrong?" His voice held disbelief and confusion.

Snow Empress's face was also etched with surprise. Her eyes widened, as if she too couldn't believe what she was seeing. This opportunity was simply too incredible, too unbelievable.

What had they seen? Lang Lei had somehow gained an extra Martial Soul! This was unprecedented. Martial Souls were usually innate; how could one suddenly appear out of nowhere?

Despite their hearts being filled with doubt, the facts were laid bare before them, leaving them no choice but to believe. In Lang Lei's hands, this Martial Soul was like an obedient child, completely following his commands. It was a stark contrast to the powerful and unbreakable entity they held before.

However, Lang Lei himself was completely unaware of all this. At this moment, he was fully focused on converting these newly acquired powers into his own, completely oblivious to the anomaly around him.

Meanwhile, Elysia was also facing an unexpected challenge. An uninvited guest had suddenly intruded into Lang Lei's mind. This mysterious presence surprised her a little, but it wasn't insurmountable. After all, Lang Lei had granted her very high permissions; within Lang Lei's sea of consciousness, it was no different from her own.

"This is a very important place for Lang Lei, you know. Sneaking in so stealthily, even I would feel a little displeased~?"

In Lang Lei's sea of consciousness, Elysia held the Flying Flowers of the Past, dancing like a fairy, lightly playing with her silky smooth hair. A faint smile played on her lips, like a flower blooming in spring, delicate and charming. She gazed at the silver light before her with a smile.

The silver light seemed completely unprepared to be discovered so easily. It suddenly froze as if under a spell, then cautiously and tentatively began to slowly approach Elysia.

Seeing this, the smile on Elysia's lips deepened. She chuckled softly, her laughter as clear and pleasant as silver bells. Then, with a gentle wave of her arm, a pink crystal barrier suddenly appeared like a pink lightning bolt, tightly enclosing the silver light.

The silver light, trapped within the crystal, was clearly in a panic. It began to frantically collide with the surrounding crystal, trying to break free from the pink cage. However, no matter how it struggled, it couldn't budge the seemingly fragile crystal in the slightest.

After a few futile attempts, the silver light finally realized its efforts were in vain. It stopped its assault and simply floated quietly within the crystal.

Just as Elysia watched this scene with some surprise, something unexpected happened—the silver light began to change gradually. Its shape became clearer and clearer, eventually transforming into a young girl in white!

The girl's build was quite similar to Elysia's. Her skin was as fair as snow, like fine white jade, emitting a faint glow. Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, gently brushing against her exquisitely sculpted face, making her beauty even more ethereal.

"Oh my, a beautiful young lady! But, I'm so sorry, I still can't let you stay here~?"

Elysia said coquettishly, her voice tinged with playfulness and helplessness. As she spoke, she slowly raised the bow and arrow in her hand, the arrowhead glinting with a cold light, aimed directly at the white-clothed girl trapped in the crystal.

While she did like beautiful girls, Lang Lei was more important to her. She wouldn't allow anyone to harm him. Someone who tried to sneak into a person's sea of consciousness like this was either trying to possess them or destroy them, something she absolutely wouldn't permit, especially when Lang Lei was in a critical period of strengthening himself.

"Wait!" At this moment, Gu Yuena spoke.

"Hmm? Miss, do you have something to say?"

"First, I apologize for my actions. I am the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, and the owner of this Reverse Scale."

"Reverse Scale?" Elysia asked with slight surprise. "In myths, aren't Reverse Scales quite important to dragons?"

"Indeed, but I had no other choice."

"In the terms of this world, you are also a deity. How could you have no other choice?"

"This world? So you're not a native of the Douluo Continent? No wonder you have such insight... and no wonder this place can actually block divine sense..."

"Miss, please don't ignore my question~?"

"I'm sorry, I was just feeling emotional. It's a long story, involving many things that can't be explained in a few words. But I implore you, considering what I've given up, to help me later. At least... don't be my enemy?"

"Hmph~?" Elysia hummed. "I can't make that decision for Lang Lei~?"

"If you promise, I will naturally agree." At this moment, another voice chimed in.

"Oh my, Lang Lei, are you done absorbing?"

"Yes, thank you, Aili."

"You're welcome~?"

Lang Lei nodded and turned his gaze back to Gu Yuena.

"Alright, Miss, state your intentions. Considering you did help both Aili and me, I can consider it."

"You really don't seem like a six-year-old child..."

"Miss Gu Yuena?"

"Alright, I will explain. But please, classmate Lang Lei, do not tell any deity in the God Realm about our conversation."

"Agreed."

"I am actually considered a fugitive in the God Realm. The specific reason is probably my predecessor, or rather... my father, the Dragon God, who started a war in the God Realm and lost."

"Chiming Tui Sheng?" Lang Lei inquired softly.

"What?"

"Nothing, please continue." Lang Lei waved his hand. As long as she wasn't inherently evil, he didn't care about other things.

"After the Dragon God died, he transformed into me and the Golden Dragon King. The Golden Dragon King was imprisoned in the God Realm, while I escaped. Some of the Dragon God's former subordinates still follow me, but if the God Realm discovers me, I fear..."

"So, you want me to protect you after I've grown stronger?"

Gu Yuena's words were cut short as she suddenly disappeared.

Lang Lei looked at Elysia, who tilted her head.

"It wasn't me~?"

"I know, I'm just a bit curious. Aili, do you know what happened?"

"It's probably because the energy of this wisp of spiritual power has been depleted. This is also the first time I've encountered such a situation~?"

"Alright. If there's a chance later, we'll probably meet again."

"Does Lang Lei intend to help her?"

"Let's see. Finding a way out for a civilization that wants to survive is also part of the Nameless's duty. But if the other party's civilization is like the Destruction Legion, then there's no need."