These four words froze Di Tian in place. The hatred and madness surging in his blood-red dragon eyes seemed to be suppressed by a mountain, leaving only an overwhelming sense of confusion and bewilderment.
Why?
Lord, why do you believe in him?
He is the successor of the God of Asura!
He is the descendant of the culprit who severed the body of the Dragon God, causing our race to fall into eternal damnation!
Di Tian's dragon heart wailed, but he couldn't utter a single word.
In mid-air, the phantom of the Silver Dragon King floated silently.
Her heart was in far more turmoil than the outwardly calm Di Tian.
Trust him?
No, she doesn't trust anyone, especially not humans.
Not to mention, he is a human who has a connection with the Asura God.
The eternal slumber and hatred had long since obliterated all her innocence.
She said that because she saw something different.
First, there is that seven-colored lotus flower that embodies divine power.
Such divine objects are enough to tempt any god.
If he were truly a spy sent by the gods, or a villain with malicious intent, he would never have revealed it so easily.
He would hide it deeper, as a last resort for threats and blackmail, rather than as a stepping stone as it is now.
This behavior pattern doesn't resemble that of an enemy; it's more like... an ally seeking cooperation with great sincerity.
Second, there's that sword.
She wasn't lying; it really wasn't the Asura Demon Sword.
But that's precisely what makes it more interesting.
This proves that the human being before us has not fully accepted the "gifts" of God.
He has his own ideas, and he is even using his own methods to transform and manage this heritage.
He is not a puppet, but an independent variable with infinite possibilities.
Third, and most importantly.
She could feel that her injuries were worsening and she didn't know when they would heal!
The trauma to the Dragon God's origin was far more severe than Di Tian and the others had imagined.
The core of this Lake of Life could only slow down the rate at which her soul dissipated.
She needed a chance to break the deadlock, a chance to escape this endless slumber and weakness.
The human before her, carrying the hope of healing her soul and the legacy of her nemesis, suddenly barged in, proclaiming "I am who I am."
He is poison, and perhaps the only antidote.
Let's take a gamble.
With this only hope throughout the ages, we gamble on the last vestige of credible morality that still exists in the hearts of humankind.
He is not on the same side as the gods.
If she wins the gamble, she will have a day of recovery, and the dragon race will rise again.
I lost the bet...
It's nothing more than an early arrival at a predetermined ending.
Rather than waiting for death in endless weakness, let's seize this glimmer of hope and fight for a bright future!
These thoughts flashed through the Silver Dragon King's mind in an instant.
She looked at Ning Liu, at this young man who showed a hint of surprise because of her words, and her resolve grew even stronger.
Ning Liu was indeed somewhat surprised.
He had prepared a whole host of arguments and countless backup plans to deal with the inevitable suspicion, probing, and even a falling out that would follow.
He had imagined that the Silver Dragon King would temporarily suppress her hatred and feign compliance with him, and he had also imagined that she would propose harsh conditions in exchange for the Divine Lotus.
But what I didn't expect was that she would be so decisive and choose to "believe" directly.
This kind of courage doesn't seem like that of a wounded soul trapped for eternity; rather, it's more like that of a supreme ruler who strategizes and makes decisions for the world.
Ning Liu suddenly laughed.
Since the other party is so open, it would seem petty of me to keep things to myself.
"What courage!"
He gave a heartfelt exclamation of praise.
This praise made Di Tian, who was prostrate on the ground, suddenly raise his head, his golden dragon eyes filled with humiliation and incomprehension.
The Lord has made the decision; when did it become your place, a mere human, to judge it?!
But the next moment, all of Di Tian's emotions were completely stunned by Ning Liu's actions.
Ning Liu's smile faded, and his expression became calm.
"Since His Highness the Silver Dragon King has trusted me this once, then I should naturally show my sincerity in return."
He slowly raised his right hand, palm facing upward.
"Buzz—"
The lotus flower, shimmering with seven-colored divine light, reappeared in his palm.
A delicate fragrance permeated the air, and a divine aura flowed through it. The green light clusters floating throughout the entire space seemed to be drawn in, joyfully converging towards the lotus.
"Brother Ningliu, this..."
Xiao Wu, standing behind him, couldn't help but swallow again and whispered a reminder.
"This is really delicious!"
"..."
Ning Liu was both amused and exasperated, but didn't turn around.
He looked at the illusory silver figure in mid-air and flicked his wrist slightly.
No conditions were mentioned.
No requirements were stated.
He didn't utter a single unnecessary word.
The seven-colored divine lotus, powerful enough to unleash a bloodbath even in the divine realm, transformed into a streak of seven-colored light and floated lightly toward the illusory figure of the Silver Dragon King.
At this moment, time seemed to slow down.
Di Tian's enormous golden dragon eyes suddenly shrank to the size of a pinhead.
He... just... gave it to me like that?
No exchange?
No extortion?
That's the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus!
It is the hope that can heal the Lord!
He just casually sent it out?!
Di Tian was completely dumbfounded.
His dragon brain, filled with hatred and vigilance, was completely unable to comprehend what was happening before him. This human's behavior was entirely beyond his comprehension.
What exactly is he trying to do?!
In mid-air, the phantom of the Silver Dragon King paused slightly.
She had actually considered that Ning Liu would use this as leverage to negotiate with her and win her over as an ally against the divine realm.
She was also prepared to deal with him, and while receiving treatment, she would find out his background.
But she also didn't expect that the other party's "sincerity" would be so direct, so...pure.
In his eyes, this innate divine object was truly just a gift to express goodwill.
The seven-colored lotus of divine essence traced a dazzling trajectory in the air, slowly flying to her and hovering quietly.
The fragrance that permeated her soul, the gentle and nourishing essence of nature—all of this told her that it was real.
She can absorb it whenever she wants!
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