Chapter 359 Rivals (1/2)

While Xi Meili went to prepare their rooms, the Dragon Emperor remained in the room with them and spoke, ”Yuan, if you have any questions for me, now is the best time.”

”Now that you mention it, I have had something on my mind ever since I saw the Dragon Ancestor. Just who is the Dragon Ancestor? And is he related to the 'Great One'?” Yuan asked.

The Dragon Emperor immediately frowned upon hearing Yuan mention the Great One, and he spoke in a serious voice, ”Where… Where did you hear about the Great One?”

”Oh, I met him a few times— well, not actually in person, but I have spoken with his illusions a couple of times,” Yuan said.

”I see…”

The Dragon Emperor closed his eyes for a moment before speaking, ”The Dragon Ancestor and the 'Great One' are not related at all. The Dragon Ancestor is an incredibly powerful Divine Beast who has existed since the primordial era with multiple empires across the Nine Heavens, and this Ancient Dragon City is merely one of them. As for the Great One, he was born in the same era as the Dragon Ancestor, and they were rivals of sorts, both racing to the peak.”

”Rivals, huh… Do you know who won?” Yuan asked.

”Sorry, but I can't tell you, as I don't have the answer to your question. According to the rumors, they were both equally as talented, so who knows, really.”

”I see…” Yuan mumbled.

”Then do you know where I can find the Great One?”

”Unfortunately, the Great One isn't someone you can just 'find'. You must have a strong destiny if you want to find him, and even then, you don't know when or where you'll find him.” The Dragon Emperor said.

”And from my knowledge, the Great One is always traveling the Nine Heavens.”

”I see…” Yuan nodded.

”By the way, I have been wondering as well… What was the Dragon Ancestor talking about? They had anticipated your arrival and even expected that you'd release all 9 pillars of light. It seemed like they had arranged for everything that happened today.”

”Honestly, I also have no idea. This is my first time in this place, and I have never met any dragons besides the Great One before coming here.” Yuan shrugged.

”How weird…” The Dragon Emperor mumbled. The Dragon Ancestor definitely expected Yuan's arrival, even speaking to him as though he was very familiar with Yuan. Of course, it was only a recording, but something felt odd about this situation.

Sometime later, Xi Meili returned and said, ”Your rooms are prepared. Can you guys walk now?”

”Yes, I can. Thank you.” Yuan nodded as he stood up from his chair, feeling as though he'd gained some weight overall.

Thus, Yuan and Wang Xiuying followed Xi Meili to their rooms.

”Wow, what a massive room. I have never been to such a luxurious room before, and I have been to many high-grade hotels because of my grandpa!” Wang Xiuying exclaimed.

As the granddaughter of one of the most famous doctors in the world, it was only natural that Wang Xiuying would have plenty of experience as a rich young lady.

However, no hotel in their world could rival a mere guest room in the Dragon Palace that was as spacious as an entire house.

”Yuan, your room is right next door.” Xi Meili said to him.

”Okay. Thank you.”

”I'll leave you two alone to rest now. Tomorrow, I will show you guys around the city, okay?”

”That sounds great.” Yuan nodded.