As expected, the task of [Gluttony] still couldn't escape the [Dragon]!
Although he had expected it, Jiang Ran still sighed slightly after confirming it.
Persuading with reason can only make the eerie creature speak to you calmly; it cannot essentially skip the corresponding task, nor can it resolve the needs of the [Great Sin], thus preventing you from obtaining the Great Sin Jewel.
However, the fact that Gluttony actually wanted to eat the [dragon] is truly a crazy idea!
"The dragon has long since disappeared. Where am I supposed to find a dragon for you to eat?"
"That's your problem," Gluttony chuckled. "However, to ensure I can eat the [Dragon], I can still offer you some assistance, after all, it's my ultimate dream!"
"Then let's go to the birthing room first."
Gluttony kicked the corpse on the ground aside, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, stepped out of the room, and waved for the two to follow.
"This place again?"
Jiang Ran had already been to the Birth Chamber once during the Greedy Mission and learned what the Shadow Dragon was. But this time, they were going to find the real Dragon. What were they going to do in the Birth Chamber again?
The familiar glass jars reappeared before his eyes. The glutton stroked the equipment with a satisfied expression, but then a hint of disappointment appeared.
"It's still not enough; we still can't create a real [dragon]."
What does this place have to do with you?
"Of course! Because this is the place I created!" Gluttony laughed heartily, seemingly boasting to Jiang Ran about his masterpiece. "After being completely distorted here, although there are infinite [Zodiac] beings, they won't revive after they die. This means that as long as I want to keep eating, I have to keep moving around, which is too troublesome!"
"So I killed countless [Zodiac] creatures and used their essence to create this place, so I can stay in one area and keep eating. Isn't that amazing?"
Hearing Gluttony's insane words, Jiang Ran finally understood why the Birth Chamber couldn't revive the [Dragon]: because Gluttony had never killed a [Dragon], so of course, a real [Dragon] could not be born here!
"The legendary dragon is a strange creature pieced together from various animals, right? I tried to cram the essence of all 11 zodiac animals together, but alas, in the end, I could only create a low-grade product like the [Shadow Dragon], which makes me lose my appetite!"
"So, you called us here just so we could listen to your complaints?"
"Of course not! Haha! Now that you know how this place works, you should be able to guess—as long as I can obtain the essence of the [Dragon], I can replicate a new [Dragon]!"
"Listen carefully! I need your help to capture the [Void Dragon]! He killed the former [Dragon], so there must be some [Dragon] essence remaining in the [Void Dragon]. In fact, that's precisely why he is the [Void Dragon] and not just a [Void]!"
Binge eating became increasingly agitated as he spoke, and the sheer audacity of his plan left Jiang Ran speechless.
Capture a [Phantom Dragon]? He really dares to dream that far!
"So how do you plan to capture the [Phantom Dragon]?"
“If I knew—why would I be asking you?” Gluttony stared at Jiang Ran with a crazed look. “How you capture it is your business. I just want to see the results.”
"Of course, I will follow you throughout the process to ensure that we can obtain the origin of the [Dragon] as soon as possible. So now, hurry up and use your brain full of schemes. I don't care about the process, you can calculate whatever you want, but let me make it clear first, if it comes to fighting, I may not help you."
"Ten minutes have passed since the last appearance of the [Virtual Dragon], so theoretically we have 50 minutes of safe time. I need to go get something first."
Soon, Jiang Ran, still in a daze, returned to the place, clutching a red jade pendant in his hand.
"Aha—let's go and begin our next plan."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't just fall asleep while we're walking!"
Seeing Jiang Ran's unsteady gait, Gwen felt worried about his current condition, while Gluttony chuckled: "If we really can't catch the [Void Dragon] in the end, you'll be a good ingredient too."
Snap!
"Even when he was almost asleep, he could still slap someone's ass. Brother Jiang is really something else."
"But why does Brother Jiang carry the Orb of Sloth with him? Isn't that just giving himself a reverse buff?"
Jiang Ran, supporting himself against the wall, climbed the stairs step by step: "Assuming each floor has three different [Zodiac] symbols, and the infinitely extending skyscraper means that each [Zodiac] symbol will inevitably appear in a different configuration, the [Virtual Dragon] will find my location after a certain period of time, so I must confirm that the battlefield is in my favor!"
The Chinese zodiac is also something that can be exploited!
Jiang Ran kept moving forward, checking the [Zodiac] configuration on each new floor he reached. If he wasn't satisfied, he would immediately move on to the next floor!
He felt his eyelids getting heavier and heavier, and had to temporarily loosen his grip on the Jade of Great Sin, so that he wouldn't hold it so tightly.
"Gwen, if I accidentally fall asleep, remember to keep the Orb of Sin a little further away from me, but absolutely not too far away, at least within half a meter!"
Jiang Ran had no idea how long they had walked. He was in such a state that he couldn't estimate the exact time. Gwen had done everything for him. The three of them were probably already more than a hundred stories up the tower!
There are three different Chinese zodiac animals present in this layer!
Dogs only tell the truth!
The horse is a trustworthy partner!
The tiger will drive away intruders!
"This is exactly the configuration I wanted..." Jiang Ran sat on the corridor floor. "Now it's time for the final gamble!"
“There are no special rooms on this floor, and you’ve already used your Mountain God Jade. What will you do if we can’t capture the [Virtual Dragon]?”
"Don't keep thinking about failure, little Gwen." Jiang Ran leaned her head against the wall. "We have to believe that we'll be the ones laughing last. At least we have to believe in ourselves, right?"
“You’re really confident, kid.” Gluttony licked his lips. “Sometimes I think you might be even crazier than me!”
"No, no, no... When it comes to madness, I have to admit defeat."
People wearing dog-head masks, horse-head masks, and tiger-head masks all walked towards Jiang Ran.
"[Ma], did you know I was coming, so you brought them both along? You really are a good friend of mine..."
"You're welcome. I'll provide you with the help you need; it's my job."
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