Beneath the Red Dragon

”It’s alright, as a Giant Dragon, Antajena enjoys beguiling and being fickle, it’s her nature. She has already begun to forget the Dragon Group’s initial agreement. Giving her a warning now is for her own good,” Red Dragon Kleyna answered calmly.

”As for Karon, you needn’t worry. If Antajena dared to deceive him in the past, it likely wouldn’t be just a verbal warning!” As one of the few female dragons in the Dragon Group, Kleyna took the initiative to comfort the somewhat concerned Alina.

White Dragon Gomot gazed at the departing Green Dragon and sighed. Now presiding over the Dragon Group, he began to feel the troubles that the Red Dragon once had. Not all Giant Dragons can overcome their nature, just like not everyone can become accomplished.

Following the guidance of Natis’s soul, Karon crossed the vast remains of the World Tree and arrived deep within the forest.

Here, jagged rocks and a natural stone forest stood, seemingly not tall but exuding a sense of timelessness.

As Karon stepped into the area, he could feel a sense of time slowing, even his own body movements decelerated, like being in a slumber, calm and serene.

This area had no Magic Array, yet it isolated all external sounds, as if the whole world suddenly fell silent, save for the gently flowing sound of the spring, like a humble well not far away.

”This spring holds magical power, it’s said those who come here for the first time, with enough luck, can glimpse a corner of their destiny through the reflection in the water,” Natis’s soul whispered.

”Many years ago, mages watered the World Tree with the spring water from this well. My soul thus began to sprout, and over countless years, I have seen a Time Dragon pause here, using the spring to cleanse and then drink deeply.”

Time Dragon, Karon’s understanding of such a creature was only two words—monster. This creature’s beginning is where most of the world’s creatures and ordinary Giant Dragons aim, born with Legendary Level essence and rank.

This creature needs only to grow methodically, gradually awakening its magical abilities, to become a pinnacle entity in the Endless World.

Compared to Time Dragons, whether Metal Dragons or Five-Color Dragons, they seemed more like toys Dragon God casually created, ordinary Giant Dragons need to grow to their peak to compare with the starting point of a Time Dragon.

Upon hearing that such a powerful creature was interested in this magical spring, Karon’s curiosity was piqued, and he walked to the magical spring, pausing to gaze.

This spring, only large enough for two to embrace, could still reflect Karon’s entire figure, the effluent seemingly disappearing into the Void, leaving the ground dry.

Yet, Karon discovered no images on the water’s surface, except his own reflection.

Just as he thought his luck wasn’t good enough, the shimmering spring suddenly displayed a vivid light, similar to crossing a Plane Teleportation Gate, and images began to surface in his consciousness.

These were frames from Karon’s life after his birth, emerging from the dragon egg into this world. Each image was not much different from his past experiences, but certain details shifted.

For instance, Karon’s sole accepted friend, Pikku Little Elf Riven, upon appearing before the Red Dragon, was instantly engulfed by the Red Dragon.

Subsequent frames diverged from Karon’s memories. The invading ogres were slain by Blue Dragon Carlette, enduring mental injuries, in conjunction with Blue Dragon Akzhi and the Dragon Group.

The growing power of the Red Dragon successfully seized authority, expanding territory, making the Dragon Group a tyrant in the wilderness.

However, a split occurred within the advancing Dragon Group; other Giant Dragons harbored different thoughts, leading to a battle under Green Dragon Antajena’s beguilement.

In the conflict, Green Dragon Antajena and Red Dragon Kleyna were slain by Karon, White Dragon Gomot severely injured, while Blue Dragon Doss and Blue Dragon Akzhi left the Dragon Group.

The images finally came to a halt, a pink dragon tail appearing from the Void shattered all scenes.

The pink tail simultaneously appeared in past images and reality, once Karon regained consciousness, he saw the final segment of the tail disappear into the Void.

”Natis, did you notice just now,” Karon asked solemnly.

”Notice what? Karon, did you see your future destiny?” Natis’s soul was unaware, asking in confusion.

”Perhaps the future destiny is untouchable, but I must have seen a branch of my destiny,” Karon’s expression became serious. He was aware of his shifting personality and nature, knowing that a mere change in thought could lead to different consequences.

The images he saw in the spring did not utterly amaze him. His concern was with the pink tail, a tail clearly belonging to a Giant Dragon, yet starkly different from any Time Dragon in his memory.

”Has my destiny deviated, or...” Karon muttered, gazing at the place where the tail vanished, exhaling a burst of sparks.