Chapter 39 - Unexpected Encounter (1/2)
The Scarlet Dragon respectfully bowed before Tatsuya's figure. A gigantic dragon bowing before a human felt off, even then it showed just how superior the other side was. Tatsuya seemed like an Emperor, while the dragon symbolized the emperor's subjects. Unfortunately, this majestic scene wasn't seen or recorded by others.
”This dragon feels blessed to have been graced by your presence.”
Tatsuya's eyelids twitched, feeling very awkward. He still can't get used to the dragon's overly exaggerated sentences. He involuntarily recalled the events where he also adapted how the cultivators should behave.
Those scenes made Tatsuya uneasy, as he slowly imagined his demeanor in those events. Acting like some scholar, even though his hands are already tainted, Tatsuya thought of this phrase. He knew just how hypocrite the people in this world is. They would act like a friend, but there was actually a dagger behind their back.
”Scarlet Dragon, it seems that you have broken through.”
Previously, the Scarlet Dragon was already in the Emperor Profound Realm, but it has now achieved the Second Stage of Emperor Profound Realm. The gaps between the stages in the Emperor Profound Realm are like heaven and earth, it is not something that could be bridged easily.
”Yes, milord. Your strength enlightened me that I am nothing but a frog in a well. Thus, breaking away from my mental chains, I was able to break through.”
”I see…”
Indeed, the mentality of someone could heavily affect his progress. Possessing a strong willpower and mentality could allow the cultivators to cultivate easier. There are some people who have been bounded by their narrow mentality, forever locked away from the realms they sought to achieve.
”It seems that Mistress is almost done…”
The Scarlet Dragon respectfully said, while admiring the profound energy ripple that spread out from within the cave. Tatsuya also nodded his head in approval. He turned his head towards the cave, while silently monitoring Chu Xin's evolution.
Through his Elemental Sight, Tatsuya could sense that Chu Xin has already ended her seclusion. Chu Xin had broken through into the Sixth Stage of the True Profound Realm. She had only jumped a single stage, which seemed mediocre compared to her previous breakthroughs.
However, Tatsuya knew that Chu Xin's break through is actually more consolidated compared to her previous breakthroughs.
”Big Brother Tatsuya! Oh hello, Scarlet Dragon!”
Upon completing her break through, Chu Xin immediately opened her eyes and ran towards the outskirts of the cave. She gazed at Tatsuya with admiration and excitement, just like a child. Her current attitude seemed different compared to her previous attitude at the New Moon Profound Palace. Even then, Chu Xin's attitude looked natural and not forced. It seemed that this is her real self that she would only show to Tatsuya.
”Congratulations, Xin'er.”
Tatsuya gently smiled at Chu Xin's approaching figure, as approval flashed within his eyes. Chu Xin caught a wind of that approval. She couldn't help but feel happy and proud.
Chu Xin's current strength is far stronger compared to her previous prowess. Tatsuya could see that as clear as day. In Chu Xin's current break through, she was able to condense the profound energy within her body into a purer form. The energy from the Demon Condemning Sword played a part of her progress, but it all ultimately lied on her great talent.
”Congratulations, milady.”
The Scarlet Dragon looked at Chu Xin with admiration within its dragon eyes. It all knew just how monstrous this cute little girl before it, as it was also able to observe how Chu Xin transformed from an innocent little kid into her current state.
”Thank you hehe.”
Chu Xin puffed up her cheeks, feeling proud and satisfied of her own performance. She would steal a sidelong glance at the figure beside her. Upon seeing the gentleness within Tatsuya's eyes, a flower seemed to have blossomed within her heart, forcing a foolish smile into her face.
”Forgive this dragon's rude interruption, but what would you like for me to do Milord?”
”Eh?”
The Scarlet Dragon respectfully asked Tatsuya about something. There was an obvious trace of sneer and disdain within its eyes. However, those emotions weren't directed towards Tatsuya and Chu Xin, but onto some else. This made Chu Xin confused, making her stare at the Scarlet Dragon with a questioning look.
”Oh, you mean about those people hiding behind the rock?”
”Yes, milord.”
The instant Tatsuya said those words, rustles appeared within the perimeter. It was obvious that there are people behind the rock where Tatsuya quickly looked at. This greatly alarmed Chu Xin, as she wasn't even able to detect the presence of those figure.
”It seemed that these people came for you, Scarlet Dragon. Deal with them as its your own problem.”
Tatsuya slowly said, without even caring about the presences behind the rock. He had longed sensed their presence, since they had entered the Scarlet Dragon Mountain Range. If they tried to do something, Tatsuya could instantly erase their existence from the place of this planet.
”Yes, milord.”
The Scarlet Dragon bowed its head at Tatsuya once again, expressing its sincere apology towards Tatsuya. After all, it had brought unwanted troubles in Tatsuya's presence. The Scarlet Dragon selfishly assumed that he had somehow offended Tatsuya.
”Humans, don't even bother to hide yourself from this dragon.”
*Boom!*
Suddenly, a terrorizing aura came crashing down from the heavens. It greatly pressured the area where the Dragon intended to do so. As if not expecting the sudden aura, those figures sluggishly appeared from the rock.
There are five of them, each consisting a fairly high cultivation base. They were all at the Sky Profound Realm, and there was even a Half-Step Emperor Profound Realm practitioner there. These kind of lineup could be said to be extremely strong from this country's perspective.
”It seemed that our intel was wrong. This dragon isn't a Sky Profound Realm beast, but a real Throne beast!”
They said to themselves, while holding back the fear stuck on their throats. They haven't showed a hint of fear, as they all seriously gazed at the Scarlet Dragon with fighting intent. Even then, they knew that all of them won't even stand a chance against the dragon.
”Hmm?”
Then, they all noticed Tatsuya and Chu Xin standing behind the Scarlet Dragon. They couldn't help but frown, as they questioned themselves, how could these two brats calmly stand behind an Emperor Profound Realm beast.
They simultaneously sent out their senses, probing the cultivation base of these two brats. After sending out their senses, they sensed that Chu Xin had already achieved the Sixth Stage of True Profound Realm despite her young age. They felt shocked by her talent and beauty.
However, what immediately followed their shock is their frown and confusion. They couldn't sense anything from Tatsuya at all. He seemed like an ordinary mortal without any profound strength within his bones. But, they could all sense the unfathomable calmness within Tatsuya's eyes.
”It seems that the Scarlet Dragon is guarding both of these two.”
Although, the Scarlet Dragon didn't need to raise its effort in guarding Tatsuya and Chu Xin, it still did so. This act from the Dragon allowed those suspicious people to assume that Tatsuya and Chu Xin must be the Dragon's weakness. Even then, they aren't completely sure about that, as they all looked at themselves and nodded at each other.
”Burning Heaven Blood Claw!”
”Burning Heaven-”
Those people didn't hesitate further and tried to focused their attacks at Tatsuya's direction. They didn't hold back even a little bit, and went all out at once. These actions made Tatsuya frown, as the Scarlet Dragon who sensed Tatsuya, visible shivered.
”How dare you humans!”
The Scarlet Dragon spread out its scarlet wings and hurriedly blocked the attacks from those people. Its wings have a great tenacity, easily blocking off those attacks from those people. The Scarlet Dragon then glared at those people with killing intent, while spewing out a fire breath.
”Dodge!”
Those individuals immediately separated from each other, each going in different directions. They hurriedly ran away from the fire breath of the Scarlet Dragon, and waited for the right timing.
”Now!”
*Boom!*
They attacked once again, but with an ever greater intensity of strength. It seemed that they had absorbed some sort of pills that allowed them to increase their strength, allowing them to stop the Scarlet Dragon's fire breath.
”Elders, capture those two while I hold off the Scarlet Dragon!”
The strongest one among those people, who temporarily achieved the strength of First Stage of Emperor Profound Realm, hurriedly conveyed his thoughts. He went ahead and directly slammed his fist on the dragon, greatly aggravating the Dragon.
”Humans, you dare?!”
The Scarlet Dragon angrily roared at those people, instantly going all out at once. This greatly pressured the Throne on the hostile side. After all, a single beast is already enough to contend against two to three humans of the same level.
”Don't you look at the other way, Dragon!”