1941 Destroying the Ancient Monolith After entering the Dragon Spiral Mountain, the Dragon Emperor led Yuan to the mouth of a colossal cave, its entrance veiled in a faint, ancient pressure. As they approached, the Nine Dragon Symbols within Yuan stirred restlessly, trembling with excitement. Whatever it was resonating with was inside the cave. "This is the first time an outsider has visited this place," said Holy Dragon Emperor as they reached the entrance. "It's an honor," Yuan smiled. "However, if you fail to prove your identity, you won't be able to leave this place alive." "..." "Let's go." The Dragon Emperor entered the cave, and Yuan calmly followed him. Xi Meili quietly trailed behind Yuan, staying close to him. Due to her lack of cultivation, just being in the presence of so many powerful beings was a challenge for her. After traversing a shadowed tunnel, they emerged into a vast, dimly lit cavern. At its center stood a towering monolith, ancient and imposing, its presence dominating the chamber in solemn silence. 'That monolith must be the cause for the Nine Dragon Symbol's unrest…' Yuan narrowed his gaze at the Ancient Monolith. The Dragon Emperor came to a halt about a dozen meters from the monolith, then turned to face Yuan. "Only those who hold the highest status within the Holy Dragon Clan are permitted to enter this place," he said calmly. "So rest assured—everyone present is just as qualified as I am to witness your proof." Yuan turned around to look at the others who followed them to the monolith and nodded, "I don't mind." "Then whenever you are ready." The Dragon Emperor and the others fell into a heavy silence, their gazes fixed on Yuan as they patiently awaited the proof of his claim as the envoy of Dragon Goddess Yeyou. "..." 'Since it has come to this point, let's just try summoning her…' Yuan retrieved the Dragon God's Vengeance again, unaware of the Holy Dragon Clan's true intentions. They alone knew of the Ancient Monolith's ability to sense the presence of Dragon Goddess Yeyou. And with Yuan's arrival coinciding perfectly with its recent awakening, they had a strong suspicion that he was the cause. They only needed to confirm their suspicions with their own eyes. However, when Yuan retrieved the Dragon God's Vengeance, the Ancient Monolith remained silent. This caused the Dragon Emperor and the others to raise their eyebrows. 'He's not the cause for the Ancient Monolith's awakening?' 'If not him, then who was responsible?' The Dragon Emperor let out a quiet sigh, his voice laced with disappointment as he spoke, "He's not the one. Kill him." "What?" Yuan's eyes widened in shock at the sudden decree. He hadn't even had the chance to call upon Dragon Goddess Yeyou. "I'll handle him," said a girl with the appearance of a refined young lady. In the next moment, her aura flared—powerful and sharp—revealing her cultivation at the Silver Immortal Realm. "You dare exploit the name of Dragon Goddess Yeyou? You wretched human… you'll pay for your insolence!" With a flash of movement, she lunged at Yuan, her body partially transformed. Her right arm morphed into a massive, white-scaled limb that gleamed with draconic power as it tore through the air toward him. Yuan did not dare to underestimate her and immediately activated Dragon Transformation. The moment Yuan transformed, the Ancient Monolith behind the Dragon Emperor began trembling. However, nobody there noticed it since they were fully absorbed with Yuan's transformation. "Get behind me!" Yuan shouted, stepping forward to shield Xi Meili as his gaze locked onto the charging young lady. A heartbeat later, their clash erupted. The sheer force of their collision sent shockwaves through the cavern, causing the very walls to tremble beneath the pressure. Though Yuan managed to block the attack, the impact sent him hurtling through the air, and he was thrown directly toward the Ancient Monolith, crashing into its surface a moment later with a resounding thud. "Yuan!" Xi Meili exclaimed. "I'm fine…" Yuan muttered as he rose to his feet. Though he hadn't suffered any injuries, the situation was far from ideal. No matter how talented he was, there was no way for him to defeat so many experts at once. Even if he could escape with his life intact, there was still Xi Meili, who was his biggest concern. "Huh?" However, just as Yuan braced for the young lady's next strike, he paused. Something was wrong. She, along with the other dragons, stood frozen, their eyes locked onto him, wide with disbelief, as if they were witnessing the impossible. It was then that Yuan noticed a subtle vibration behind him—the Ancient Monolith was trembling beneath his touch. "Why is the Ancient Monolith reacting now?! Is Dragon Goddess Yeyou nearby?!" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢 The Dragon Emperor immediately spread his divine sense as far as possible, covering the entire Dragon Spiral Mountain and much more. However, he was unable to sense Dragon Goddess Yeyou. As the Dragon Emperor and the others anxiously scanned the area for any sign of Dragon Goddess Yeyou, a sudden flash of movement drew their eyes back to Yuan. The Dragon God's Vengeance slipped free from his grasp, rising into the air to hover before him, gleaming with an eerie light. "Yeyou…?" Yuan murmured, confused. The spear slowly tilted—its tip turning not toward the crowd, but toward Yuan… or more precisely, the Ancient Monolith behind him. Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, the Dragon God's Vengeance surged forward without hesitation, transforming into a streak of light. Before anyone could react, it pierced the Ancient Monolith and rooted itself within—a structure long believed by the Holy Dragon Clan to be utterly indestructible. "Y-You destroyed the Ancient Monolith?! Are you insane?!" The Dragon Emperor roared in anger after snapping out of his daze. Even if Yuan were Dragon Goddess Yeyou's envoy, he wouldn't be spared for such blasphemy. But in the very next moment, the Dragon God's Vengeance released a wave of profound aura—deep and ancient. From within its radiant glow, a figure slowly began to emerge, cloaked in divine presence. Once she fully materialized, she was revealed to be a woman of breathtaking beauty. Yet, none among the dragons spared a thought for her appearance, as her overwhelming presence was so overbearing that it engulfed the entire Dragon Spiral Mountain. And though none of the dragons recognized her appearance, not a single one of them doubted her identity for even a split second. She was none other than Dragon Goddess Yeyou. "D-Dragon Goddess—" The Dragon Emperor began to speak, but his words faltered and died in his throat as Dragon Goddess Yeyou turned to face Yuan without even sparing them a glance. Yuan stood frozen, eyes wide in disbelief. Unlike her previous appearance, she was no longer a semi-transparent apparition. The Dragon Goddess standing before him radiated presence and substance, as though she had truly descended into the world once more. "Yeyou…" Yuan breathed her name, the word slipping from his lips without thought. Without a word, Dragon Goddess Yeyou stepped forward. In one fluid motion, she grasped his collar with a firm hand and pulled him into her before pressing her soft lips against his in a deep, passionate kiss that left everyone there in stunned silence.