X-Dragon Era

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The advantages of properly executed spells and martial skills are endless, and take invisibility as an example. Invisibility for other dragons is a gradual process, where their bodies slowly fade and dematerialize before disappearing completely after three seconds. However, Xin Yun's invisibility happens in an instant, vanishing with no need for waiting and not a hint of delay.

Take, for instance, Xin Yun's ability to disperse and reunite. If it needed a three-second delay, what use would it be? If an attack is already upon you and you're still not ready, then it's as good as useless.

But now, if someone swung a blade at Yinglong's neck, Xin Yun could instantly complete the Separation Technique, detaching head from body, and then as the blade passed, he could instantly perform the Combination Technique to reunite them. Only in this way would it be effective.

Not to mention Po Kong's astonishment, or even the benefits of not needing a Dragon Crystal, Xin Yun, commanding Yinglong, gracefully reached the center of the arena, facing off against Wang Kui, who controlled the Great Mud Dragon!

Looking at Xin Yun's ethereal demeanor, Wang Kui let out a dark chuckle, slightly turned his head, and glanced towards the stands. The sight of Yi Luo Xiang's concerned and pretty face was maddeningly enticing to him.

Having never seen her before didn't count, but upon seeing her today, Wang Kui had to admit that even his heart, hardened over many years, had been touched. Such a woman was only worthy of him, Wang Kui, and he must possess her. Never before had he so desired something.

Although Wang Kui was not lacking in women, to be honest, they were just diversions during times of youthful emptiness, mere playthings. Despite having been with countless girls, in Wang Kui's heart, they were nothing more than toys, to be replaced by new ones the moment he grew tired of them.

But Yi Luo Xiang was different. Beholding this girl brimming with spiritual energy and her indescribably beautiful face, Wang Kui's heart truly stirred. She was not someone to be trifled with; she was a woman he wanted to cherish for a lifetime. To possess her would be to desire nothing else.

No matter the cost, even if he had to scale the heavens or plumb the depths, he had to have her. That was Wang Kui's unchangeable resolution. If he lost her, what would be the point of living? People should have aspirations, and right now... Yi Luo Xiang was the most pressing goal Wang Kui had to attain, no matter what.

While contemplating, Wang Kui turned back to Xin Yun and said deeply, "Hey, kid... do you dare to make a bet?"

"Oh?" Hearing Wang Kui's words, although not knowing what he was implying, Xin Yun still calmly responded, "A bet? What do you intend to wager?"

Seeing Xin Yun engaged in conversation, Wang Kui waved his hand vigorously toward Yi Luo Xiang in the stands and said, "Let's bet on her! A girl like this can only belong to the strong... hence, the victor of this match will possess her, and the loser must leave her forever, never to see her again!"

As Yi Luo Xiang heard Wang Kui's words, she clenched her fists tightly on the stands, her eyes shooting sharp glimmers of light. How detestable this man was, trying to tear them apart, who did he think he was!

While Yi Luo was filled with indignation, Xin Yun laughed heartily, shaking his head and said, "Are you out of your mind? Yi Luo Xiang is the woman I love. She isn't an object; how could she be a bet? Her life is naturally hers to decide. How could our battle have anything to do with her choice?"

Hearing Xin Yun's words, Yi Luo Xiang's breath caught. Never before had she been clearer about how Xin Yun treated her. He indeed loved her and desired her affection. But... such love should not be possessive, he wanted Yi Luo Xiang to love as herself, with her own identity. While loving, Yi Luo Xiang was primarily an independent person, with full integrity. Her destiny was hers alone to decide, and even Xin Yun could not make decisions for her.

At this thought, Yi Luo Xiang broke into a sweet smile. If even Xin Yun couldn't decide things for her, then no one else could. Only she had the right to decide her matters. Hence... when faced with difficulty, she should be the one to step forward. If she always let Xin Yun take the lead, she would inevitably become his vassal, living only in his shadow.

Though she had been with Xin Yun for so long, it wasn't until this moment, through Wang Kui's action, that Yi Luo Xiang finally understood Xin Yun's attitude towards her. Despite his repeated assurances before, certain things can't be grasped through words alone—they must be experienced and felt to be truly understood.

One's own issues must be resolved personally. Reliance on others for protection means inevitably becoming a vassal. In terms of nations, this is akin to a protectorate or a subordinate country, lacking sovereign rights and subject to the lead nation's control.

A Yi Luo Xiang who relies on others, protected by someone else, can never be the true Yi Luo Xiang. The real Yi Luo Xiang is a remarkable woman who soars above the nine heavens, admired by all. So... since their very first meeting, Xin Yun had always avoided such a situation. However, when others tried to lay claim to Yi Luo Xiang, he could not stand idly by any longer. No matter what the future holds, in this moment... Xin Yun had to act.