"Harbinger of Doomsday," the moment these four words were mentioned, Huang Yi was slightly startled; he happened to know this person!
"If I can destroy the Harbinger of Doomsday’s legs and resolve this hidden danger, would you be willing to give that holy aura to my sister?" Huang Yi asked.
"Of course, I would be willing, but even I cannot accomplish such a feat. What makes you think you can?" the White Dragon King countered, "Moreover, throughout history, over a hundred powerful beings have tried and all of them have failed. What makes you so confident?"
"Because the Harbinger of Doomsday is in my hands," Huang Yi slowly explained.
"Hm? What do you mean?" The White Dragon King seemed not to understand.
"I mean, the Harbinger of Doomsday is in my hands and he is still alive. Through him, I can find a way to destroy those legs," Huang Yi elaborated.
On Huang Yi’s first day in The Second World, he had seen the Harbinger of Doomsday, Lucifer, in the Heroes’ Prison. Lucifer had been captured and imprisoned there after burning thirty-five Messengers from Hell to death from the Death God’s Temple. The battle at Bai Long Lake, involving Lucifer, must have taken place before then. Presumably, after that battle, a severely wounded Lucifer had recovered for some time, then caused trouble once more, but carelessly offended the Death God’s Temple and was consequently captured and thrown into the Heroes’ Prison.
"Impossible!" the White Dragon King said emphatically, "Ancient Times are impossibly distant from now. Even if Lucifer were strong, he couldn’t have withstood such a long passage of time. The influence of the God of Time is omnipresent. Every living creature in this world must perish under the eroding flow of time. Although Lucifer is powerful, in the face of God of Time’s laws, he is but a slightly larger rat. In the Heaven Realm, only a few deities like the God of Space, God of Life, and Death God can contend with the God of Time."
"Coincidentally, it was through the power of the Death God that I was able to meet Lucifer. The Death God had once constructed a prison personally, and Lucifer was detained there. In that prison, the power of the God of Time was significantly weakened, so he has been able to survive until now," Huang Yi explained.
"Are you referring to the legendary Heroes’ Prison? There are rumors that the Death God built a prison to detain those who offended the Death God’s Temple, and even some deities were captured. Even in the Heaven Realm, this prison is notorious. But such a defiance of heaven’s prison, how could you possibly have access to it?" the White Dragon King remained skeptical.
Huang Yi did not speak, but directly took out the Book of Heroes from his storage ring. This book was no longer a secret; he had taken it out at Wind Forest Stronghold, summoned a Demon Monkey clone with it, and it had been recorded in videos by many players and shocked the world, drawing the intense focus of countless people.
The book was also considered one of the top-level treasures among the current players, ranked alongside Dao Feng’s broken sword hilt, Dragon Spike’s mysterious dragon scale, and the Pope’s half staff, all belonging to top-level experts.
Some treasures, once they surpass a certain level, simply cannot be hidden. They are like the bright moon in the darkness, their radiance bestows upon their holder, becoming a symbol, even a part of that person. They are like a brand that exists forever. Dao Feng, Dragon Spike, the Pope—these were individuals who possessed such marks, and the Book of Heroes was Huang Yi’s mark.
"Hm? This is..." At this moment, the White Dragon King also noticed the book in Huang Yi’s hand, and with his keen vision naturally recognized the extraordinary nature of the book.
"This book can communicate with Heroes’ Prison, and with your discernment, you can undoubtedly tell the real from the fake," said Huang Yi as he shook the Book of Heroes near his ear, allowing the White Dragon King to get a clearer look. The book was now his property, and even if the White Dragon King attempted to snatch it, he would not succeed.
"This..." The White Dragon King’s tone was filled with shock as he leaped from Huang Yi’s ear onto the Book of Heroes, feeling its aura, "I never expected this to actually be the Book of Heroes! Having the chance to see such a treasure in my lifetime, I could die with no regrets!"
"Through this book, I can contact the Harbinger of Doomsday, Lucifer! I wonder if you agree with my proposal? I can find a way to destroy Lucifer’s legs, but you must give that Holy Aura to my sister," Huang Yi reiterated.
"No problem," the White Dragon King agreed without any hesitation.
"Given my sister’s strength and constitution, about how long would it take for her to completely absorb the Holy Aura?" Huang Yi inquired as he lifted the Little White Cat.
The White Dragon King hopped onto the Little White Cat and observed for a while, then replied, "It would take about three years, but with my help, it could be much faster. If all goes well, it might only take a few months, though it could take as long as a year if not."
"Then, I have an additional request," Huang Yi now spoke with much more confidence, "To you, a few hundred years may pass in the blink of an eye, but for us, several years are already incredibly long. I can’t wait three years, so I would like you to start helping my sister absorb the Holy Aura from now, as a sort of advance payment. However, I’m willing to sign a Promise Contract with you, guaranteeing that I will destroy Lucifer’s legs within three years."
Huang Yi’s plan was to secure a part of the reward before conducting the task. Although he had Lucifer in his hands, completing this task would not be an overnight affair, it required prolonged effort. If it took several years for the Little White Cat to absorb the Holy Aura, the awakening would lose its significance, as who knows what The Second World would look like after so many years. It was definitely better to start the awakening process as soon as possible.
The White Dragon King fell silent, seemingly hesitating.
"Presumably, even if part of that Holy Aura is absorbed, it wouldn’t cause any serious consequences to your power. With your strength, you can completely help suppress those legs with the Holy Aura, although it might consume a great deal of your energy and prevent you from attending to other matters. You just need to assist my sister in absorbing part of the Holy Aura, to the extent you can tolerate, and I will definitely destroy Lucifer’s legs within three years. Then, the longstanding threat in Bai Long Lake will be eradicated completely, and afterwards, you can help my sister absorb the remaining Holy Aura. You will become a hero forever celebrated in the history of the Bai Long Clan," Huang Yi continued to persuade.
The White Dragon King remained silent, still hesitating.
"Although this is a gamble for you, it is a very worthwhile one. If I truly fail to destroy those legs, then for you, it only means that you would have to divert your attention to help suppress them with the remaining Holy Aura, which would not lead to irreparable consequences. However, if I succeed, you will have resolved a lingering problem that the Bai Long Clan has not been able to solve for countless years. You admire your ancestors so greatly, so why not do something that will make future generations admire you too? Then, your status in the history of the White Dragon Clan could be comparable to that of the White Dragon King who defeated Bloodhoof or even the Ancestor of White Dragon!" Huang Yi persisted in his persuasion.
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