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Chapter 698: Blood and Flesh Cast Dragon, First Master
Chapter 698: Blood and Flesh Cast Dragon, First Master
Wang Kai looked at the massive true dragon that had been pieced together and forged, feeling an overwhelming sense of satisfaction growing in his heart.
"Pain~ Kill me, the pain is killing me!!!"
Frantic cries for mercy and pleas for forgiveness echoed in his mind, as boundless sins twisted and writhed from the dragon’s body.
"This is the world’s first dragon, a being that should never have existed, born after we stripped it of everything we could and everything we couldn’t."
"Its existence symbolizes the pinnacle of enslavement and torment. It will exist forever, be enslaved forever, and immerse itself in endless pain."
"Cast from the flesh and blood of foreigners and traitors, it will protect and bless the human race and the Great Qian for eternity!!!"
True qi within his body transformed into lightning, and under Wang Kai’s control, it lashed out at the Sacred True Dragon. His martial arts realm had reached the Fifth Realm, Master, and he had innovated the Four Symbols Scroll to the point where he was qualified to establish a sect and achieve great deeds. The change in strength was not his true transformation; it was the growth in his understanding of martial arts.
True qi condensed into a massive dharma form, wielding the lightning of heaven and earth.
At this moment, he was the first master of martial arts in the Great Qian. Whether it was Bai Xu or Chen Liuhuan, they had remained at the Fourth Realm for years, while Wang Kai was the only one who had entered the Fifth Realm.
As the true dragon let out a piercing scream with the lightning, everything came to a halt. Terrifying blood flowed from the dragon’s eyes, and it howled, screamed, and wept. But as the overseer of the First Dragon Plan, Wang Kai felt no sympathy, only a joyous laughter.
"By the grace of heaven."
The eunuch from the Rootless Gate announced the imperial decree, and before him stood the Mad True Dragon.
"Your servant receives the decree!" Wang Kai respectfully accepted the imperial edict. From today on, he was the Grand Historian of the Astronomical Bureau.
Ignoring the true dragon, he followed the eunuch away from the place. He had been here for two years, dissecting foreigners and then stitching and forging them together. He had personally handled countless foreigners, even more familiar with their physiological structure than they were.
"Grand Historian, are you feeling unwell?" The eunuch’s face showed a hint of panic, for he had seen the true dragon and its mad overseer. The relentless torture made him feel that the person before him, now the Grand Historian, was not a true human but a demon in human skin.
"No, why would you ask that?" Wang Kai had now reined in all his madness, his tone calm.
"Just because Grand Historian’s skin is pale, I was concerned." The eunuch shuddered under Wang Kai’s gaze. The other person was too normal, so normal that the previous scene seemed like an illusion.
"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the sun. Serving His Majesty requires my utmost effort. In the future, we will be colleagues in the court. I hope you don’t end up in the true dragon’s mouth, for once you’re in, you won’t die." Wang Kai said this very calmly.
The eunuch felt a chill run down his spine. He knew what the true dragon was made of, and if he were to end up in its mouth and not die, he would suffer eternal torment alongside the foreigners and traitors.
"I understand, I understand." The eunuch knew better than to argue. He was just a minor underling in the Rootless Gate, while the person before him was the Grand Historian of the Astronomical Bureau. Though he had just taken the position, his martial arts strength was likely unmatched even by the Grand Steward.
It was no wonder His Majesty held him in high regard. His talent and ability were of the highest caliber, and most importantly, his character. He seemed to have been tainted by the terrifying aura of the true dragon after spending so much time here, making the eunuch shudder involuntarily.
"What should be done with the true dragon next?" The eunuch asked abruptly.
Wang Kai glanced at him and said, "Is your Grand Steward making you ask?"
A cold chill shot up from the eunuch’s feet to his head. He vaguely heard countless cries of pain and the image of someone being flayed and eviscerated.
"Yes! The Grand Steward is just a little curious." The eunuch’s martial arts realm was only at the Second Realm, having just condensed true qi, and he was no match for the Fifth Realm Wang Kai, especially after the latter had gained boundless sin power from overseeing the First Dragon, which, though it had affected his sanity, had greatly enhanced his abilities.
Even the remaining three pillars of the Great Qian, if they reached the Fifth Realm, might not be able to defeat Wang Kai combined.
His hand has stretched too far. I will report this to His Majesty. If you want to know where the true dragon is, you can ask His Majesty directly.” Wang Kai did not make things difficult for the young eunuch, who was merely an executor.
The young eunuch did not dare to say anything more. One was his direct superior, and the other was a pillar of the Great Qian, currently at the height of his power. How could he dare to speak out?
He had initially thought that Wang Kai was just a craftsman by origin, but he never expected such a demeanor from him.
Although the Great Qian was no longer the same as it used to be, with scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants ranked in that order, the change had only been recent, and artisans still held little status. Even as the overseer of the First Dragon, which had not yet gained much renown, no one paid much attention to him.
However, when the Grand Historian ascended to the court, he knew that a great change was inevitable.
The two of them left the construction area, where a team of sedan bearers had been waiting for some time.
Looking at the sedan chair, Wang Kai couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
"Two years have passed. I suppose this is a return in glory." Two years was not a long time, but for Wang Kai, who had been isolated from the world, it felt like a lifetime.
His wife, children, and elders had long been devoured by the foreigners, and his friends and fellow villagers had been separated for many years. Once he went out, he would likely not recognize anyone.
This made him feel a bit lonely.
"This is precisely the time for Grand Historian to achieve great feats. Not long ago, the Astronomical Bureau was completed, situated right beside the imperial palace, clearly showing His Majesty's high regard for it." The eunuch hurriedly said, eager to flatter Wang Kai. What else could he do at such a time?
"I am deeply grateful for His Majesty's grace." Wang Kai didn't know what else to say, so he could only express his gratitude. He knew that although he was now stronger than before, he hadn't had much opportunity for comparison or external contact. He had been busy with work and hadn't developed any inflated sense of self or thoughts of being the strongest.
Instead, he remained diligent and cautious.
After all, overseeing the creation of the First Dragon was no easy task.
"Have the foreigners been completely eradicated in recent years?" Wang Kai entered the sedan chair, preparing to take up his new position. He asked about the situation out of curiosity, as the foreigners were the only thing he still cared about in the outside world.
If any foreigners remained, he wouldn't mind feeding them to the true dragon.
"They have all been eliminated. The Mirror Surveillance Agency has been vigilant, uncovering many remnants." The eunuch's statement was somewhat contradictory, but he didn't dare to swear that no foreigners remained. After all, the Great Qian's territory was vast, and even the Mirror Surveillance Agency couldn't completely monitor everything. As for the Rootless Gate, they were mostly focused on the officials, so they had limited knowledge in this area.
Wang Kai didn't pursue the topic further, merely nodding. "Hmm, very good."
There was ongoing eradication, but whether they had all been killed was uncertain. He couldn't demand that every last one be eliminated, as such an impossible task would not only fail to satisfy his desire for revenge but also create enemies.
"Does His Majesty have any plans for me upon my return to the court?" Wang Kai changed the subject, now focusing on his own situation.
"His Majesty wishes for Grand Historian to compile and revise books. In the past, the foreigners wreaked havoc in the court, not only disrupting the administration but also tampering with various documents, intending to cut off the roots of our human race. If we do not revise them in time, it will harm future generations." The eunuch did not hide anything; this was no longer a secret. The matter had been widely discussed even before the Astronomical Bureau was established.
Now, things were relatively calm. After all, two years had passed, and people had grown accustomed to it.
"Compiling and revising documents is indeed a demanding task, but it is also very important." Wang Kai had received sufficient education over the years and was no longer the illiterate man he had been two years ago. There was no need to worry about his cultural literacy.
"I might not be the most suitable for this." He then muttered softly, feeling a bit uneasy.
"Grand Historian will not be required to do everything personally. It will likely be more about supervision." The eunuch naturally heard this and offered some reassurance.
"Perhaps." Wang Kai didn't take it too seriously. Getting familiar with the work would take time, and there was no point in speculating blindly.
(End of Chapter)
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