The Astonishing Old Man Really Existed

The dragon and the Living Dead, the colossal creature and the minuscule being, are now staring at each other.

When Chiya asked, "Which era do you come from?", the air fell silent.

The red dragon exhaled scorching breaths, its head held high and proud, exuding majesty like a king.

The Living Dead raised its withered lips, its gaze deep and profound, as if it had witnessed countless wise men.

Two mysterious beings faced off, their auras clashing constantly. Neither was willing to give in. This was a "battle" between equals, a bloody battle between kings, in which ordinary people had no right to participate!

—The above is a psychological description from Rainbow Horn.

As he looked at the two sides in the standoff, he couldn't help but start to recall the events.

The Zane Dungeon, a rising supernova in the dungeon community, enjoys a level of discussion that even Gong Qiying himself was unaware of.

In an era where almost every Dungeon Lord had figured out a basic, unalterable cycle, the Zane Dungeon was the first to make a change, its own mutation heralding a new era.

For various reasons, but mostly out of boredom, some dungeons followed suit, and under the leadership of the first dungeon raider, they also began their own mutations.

This marks the beginning of the Great Transformation Era!

At first, no one paid attention to the anomalies in the Zane Dungeon. They thought it was just another unlucky guy being dragged into the dungeon, that this unlucky guy couldn't survive and had to take a desperate gamble to start the anomalies, and that this farce would soon come to an end, until this change became closely related to every city lord.

Rainbow Horn, the lord of the Unicorn Dungeon, first heard about the Zane Dungeon about a month ago from an adventurer.

His underground city is inhabited by unicorns, creatures long extinct on the surface. These creatures possess the magical ability to detect virginity, physical ailments, especially those related to love, and to determine whether couples are truly in love.

Therefore, the Unicorn Dungeon has become a place for many couples who are about to get married to undergo premarital checkups. Some people travel from afar to test whether their partner is loyal.

Incidentally, magic with similar effects has been lost for unknown reasons, so the Unicorn Dungeon can still be considered one of the popular dungeons.

That day, he met a couple whose infidelity had been detected by the Unicorn Detection System, and he expected the usual breakup argument to follow.

But then something neurotic happened.

The woman suddenly pulled out a giant stick and Lion Slash -like strike, while the man pulled out a dagger and stabped the woman in the Backstab with a sliding step!

The two supreme beings were locked in a fierce battle in the dungeon, and the most crucial thing was that these two were ordinary people who had never learned martial arts!

After getting covered in blood, the couple happily embraced and made up, proving that open and honest communication can make a relationship even happier.

What the hell are you guys so happy about?!

Since then, Rainbow Horn has remembered the [Zane Dungeon] very well, remembering this dungeon that provides ordinary people with weapons that come with Weapon Skill. This impression is so profound that it is impossible to forget.

After that, he heard more news about Sain.

There's a discussion about whether the Farron Undead Legion in their prime could defeat Artorias.

Some people are arguing about which combination of blessings is the strongest in the endless cycle of reincarnation.

There's a debate about whether a Roasted Whole Pig prepared in its original form or one prepared by a chef tastes better.

Recently, a fight broke out in the Unicorn Dungeon. The attacker was a mage, and the victim was a Furious Rajang fan of Topus Field. The reason is self-evident.

Rainbow Horn was completely bewildered. The topics about the Zane Dungeon always jumped around wildly, sometimes about stories, sometimes about traps, sometimes about monsters, and sometimes even about food. He had never seen any other dungeon with such a rich and varied collection of content.

He really wanted to grab Gong Qiying by the collar and ask him, "What exactly is the theme of your dungeon?!"

A typical dungeon is considered quite impressive if it has two or three themed systems, and its lord is considered very knowledgeable. But what about the Zane Dungeon?

His thematic system is like Doraemon's magic pocket—it's inexhaustible, and no one knows what incredible thing he'll pull out next.

All Dungeon Lord would have the same thought about it:

Amazing old people really exist!

People would definitely think that Gong Qiying is a peerless old monster who was hiding in an unknown place and was chosen by the dungeon!

Godwyn, from which era do you come? Can I hear the true history from you? Can all my questions be answered by you?

Rainbow Horn stared intently at Gong Qiying, its hooves involuntarily trembling.

"You actually asked me that question."

Gong Qiying smiled, displaying a calm and composed demeanor.

Red Dragon Chiya lowered his head, moving closer to Gong Qiying, who could even feel his hot breath. At that moment, he spoke.

"Please don't misunderstand, this is not an interrogation, but a polite inquiry." Chi Ya's voice sounded like that of an old gentleman; just by hearing his voice, one would imagine him wearing a top hat and carrying a silver pocket watch.

"You have the right to refuse."

Gong Qiying shook his head and said, "You are my senior in the field of dungeons, so I should show you respect."

"Actually, I often think about which era I belong to and where I truly come from."

What does that mean? Rainbow Horn's eyes widened. Could it be...?

Gong Qiying pointed to his head, looking apologetic. "You know, if this goes on for too long, problems will inevitably arise here."

"I knew it! It's soul wear and tear!" Rainbow Horn revealed a "I guessed it!" expression, excitedly thinking: Only those who have lived for a very, very long time experience soul wear and tear, which manifests as mental confusion and memory problems!

Chi Ya thought the same thing as him, but he didn't jump to conclusions. With a hint of doubt in his eyes, he asked, "How much do you remember?"

How much do you remember?

Gong Qiying looked up at the sky created by the underground city, deliberately adopting a tone of wistfulness, and said lightly:

"I have seen the arrival of demon souls and mists, the burning and waning of flames, the endless dreams and the golden tree standing tall on the earth, the Azure Star that guides the way, I have seen..."

Red Fang suddenly caught a key phrase and muttered, "Golden Tree."

No one knew what he was thinking, but Gong Qiying had achieved the effect he wanted, so he stopped talking.

In situations like this, you should use a string of impressive-sounding but incomprehensible terms to intimidate the other person. There's bound to be one that suits them, and you can't really say it's fake, since they've actually seen the things you're talking about.

As for whether it's true or not, these people will fill in the blanks with their own imaginations.

Moreover, he never guaranteed that the story of the Zane Dungeon was local history.

That said, there are bound to be some old monsters among the Dungeon Lord; I wonder if the red dragon before us is an elderly one. We should be cautious in situations like this.

Fortunately, while Red Fang could be considered an old man, he wasn't old enough to completely overturn the story of Sain.

He also happens to know things that most people don't. Such people firmly believe in what they know and are prone to becoming paranoid. But conversely, if what you say aligns with his understanding, he will quickly believe you.

"No need to say anything more."

Chiya exhaled a scorching breath, and his gaze towards Gong Qiying shifted, his suspicion lessening but not completely disappearing.

He extended his Dragon Claw toward the other, paused, and then withdrew it, seemingly realizing that this body was unable to shake hands.

Shaking hands is a courtesy used by intelligent beings with hands; a dragon's body cannot do such a thing.

Gong Qiying noticed this; it seemed that the intimidating body did not contain the original soul.

At this moment, Chiya showed him goodwill, saying, "It seems you know much more than I do. Sain's future potential is limitless."

"Likewise," he said, revealing his inherent humility.

"We can have a more in-depth discussion later. Let's get down to business for now." Red Fang snorted, flapped his wings, and shifted his position to face the five Dungeon Lords who had been invited.

"Welcome, the most outstanding new city lords in the last fifty years. The fact that you have received my invitation, Red Fang, means that your talents are undoubtedly exceptional, and your place on the map of the future will surely be marked by your presence."

"You understand why I want to see you. In the long history of the dungeons, new people will always arrive and old people will leave. The duty of old people like me is to select outstanding new people and provide them with guidance, so that all the dungeons can continue to operate normally."

"Now is the best time to fight the Sealed Object of the dungeon. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Be proud, for only the most outstanding among you are qualified to participate in this battle."

"The Burning Demon are nothing to us. I will take control of the situation. You can show me your best side and let me witness the power of the younger generation!"

"I and the others have prepared gifts for you, but what you receive and how much you receive will depend on your performance!"

Wait, this isn't what we said at the beginning! Didn't you say you were going to play the whole game?! Rainbow Horn really wanted to shout that out, how did it suddenly become us having to compete?

The others looked eager to try, and it was clear they were belligerent.

Rainbow Horn could only turn its gaze to Gong Qiying, who also showed an interested expression.

Why are you all so Bloodlust!

Rainbow Horn was somewhat devastated. How did his dungeon, famous for its Pre-Marriage Checkup, get dragged into the war?

At this moment, Red Fang continued, "My Flame Dragon can continuously absorb the flames of the Burning Demon, minimizing the effects of the burning. You can just unleash your full power and bring a new era of shock!"

As the red dragon spoke, Rainbow Horn leaned close to Gong Qiying and whispered, "Hey, what kind of monster are you planning to send out, a fire elemental fairy?"

He was curious about what kind of power the numerous systems of the Zane Dungeon would use to participate, and he was sure they would come up with something amazing.

"At first I thought I'd just send out something random, but now I've changed my mind."

Gong Qiying stroked his chin and gave Rainbow Horn a harmless smile. He was looking forward to seeing what kind of gifts Chi Ya and the other city lords would prepare, so he planned to get some flowers.

Have you ever seen Black Knight who is not afraid of fire?