"What's going on? What is that guy up to now?"
Deep within the Small World, a dragon's shadow flashed past, then immediately transformed into the shape of a child.
The child planted both hands on his hips, and when he spoke, he sounded every bit like an old man despite his youthful appearance.
"Judging from this scene, it seems the Small World is about to undergo a tremendous change."
The White Tiger arrived, but did not take human form. Its enormous eyes merely gleamed with sharp light as it swept its gaze over the surroundings.
"Don't tell me the Small World is about to explode?
"That guy hasn't made a sound either. If he doesn't take us out in time, won't we all end up buried in the chaotic currents of Exotic Space?"
Cloud Dragon's brows furrowed tightly.
"Judging from this scene, it's true that something has happened to the Small World, but it may not necessarily be a bad thing.
"Perhaps Master has obtained some new fortune again."
Along with a crisp voice, a mass of blazing firelight arrived above Cloud Dragon and the White Tiger's heads.
Within the firelight, a bird no larger than a palm, shaped like a sparrow but fiery red all over, circled in midair.
The Fire Essence's voice rang out, and its tone clearly carried a trace of delight.
"Fortune? Does that guy have too little fortune?
"After all these years, the various heavenly materials, earthly treasures, and opportunities he has grasped are already terrifyingly abundant.
"If he gets even more fortune, is there still any justice under heaven?"
Cloud Dragon pouted and muttered with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Toward Su Shi'er, Cloud Dragon's feelings could be described as complicated.
As a member of the dragon race, the bloodline and pride of dragons made