What exactly happened during those years?
As you may know, Xue Feng of the Eight-Star Sect once defeated the Star-Destroying Colossal Dragon...
At least, that's what you believe.
In reality, when the cultivators from the Star Sect arrived, they found only the headless corpse of the dragon.
Its severed head lay hundreds of miles away, its scales gradually cracking with the passage of time.
Shortly after the evacuation of the populace, the site was reduced to ruins.
The dimensional rift that had torn open in the sky remained agape like a bloodstained maw!
Fortunately, Earth's massive structural defenses began to naturally seal the fissure.
Space scientists are still studying this phenomenon, with some theorizing that Earth has faced similar threats before.
The cultivation sects' reports declared the dragon dead.
But who truly defeated it?
The site was sealed off.
The cultivators present stared at the devastated landscape, scratching their heads in heated discussion.
"Any progress?" Senior Sister Jingyi asked, having just finished recording the scene.
"None... it's still unclear. Based on my intelligence and cultivation realm, this dragon was at least at the Dao Ancestor level. Yet it managed to cross—no, to shatter the dimensional barrier!"
Not to mention its high status in the Demon Realm!
The cultivators' hearts trembled at these words.
Jingyi said gravely, "Then whoever killed this dragon... must possess extraordinary power."
Before she could finish speaking, a rustling sound of crumbling rocks came from a mile away.
All eyes turned to see the dust slowly settling.
"Who dares approach?!"
The dark figure gradually came into focus, revealing an eight-year-old boy walking slowly forward. His face and clothes were covered in dust.
"Oh, the poor child... he must be looking for his family," Jingyi murmured, stepping forward and kneeling on one knee. She gently stroked his head, offering a comforting smile.
Ling Xian remained silent.
Having just slain the Dragon King, he was in an unstable state. At that moment, he possessed nearly invincible defensive power. The slightest movement could unleash a destructive shockwave capable of blasting Jingyi and everyone present into space, leaving the entire city in ruins.
Thus, he remained absolutely still.
Jingyi even hugged Ling. The little guy was just too adorable to resist!
One jealous cultivator grumbled, "Ah... I want to experience that chest too..."
"Hey, buddy, don't you have a wife?"
"Yeah, but when we're in bed, I'm the one doing all the work."
"Uh... Captain Jing? This kid... you're kind of... pressing him against your chest."
"Huh? Oh, my bad..." She slowly released her grip.
Jing Yi: "What are those golden root-like patterns on your face and arms?"
Damn it! I need to get home fast!
The spatial seal is weakening!
"Little one, tell me, do you know who defeated this dragon?"
Lingxian pointed at someone. Xue Feng had just crawled out of the rubble, coughing up blood and severely injured.
The cultivators immediately swarmed around him.
"So it was you!"
"You're our nation's hero!"
Xue Feng stared blankly for a moment before snapping back to reality. "I... need to go to the hospital..."
"Oh! We'll take you there right away!"
One of them hoisted him onto their back, and the group soared away on their swords.
Ling Xian watched the scene unfold with an impassive expression.
Looks like I can stall them for now... He thought.
At that time, Xue Feng made a silent vow: I must find this person no matter what!
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Ling Xian hadn't anticipated that Xue Feng would pursue him at any cost.
It seemed his experience leading organizations like the Eight-Star Sect had indeed honed his extraordinary abilities.
Ling Xian remained in the same spot, having transformed into a blazing flame that merged seamlessly with the air. Using his Divine Buddha's Eye, he was delving into Xue Feng's memories.
After a moment, he let out a soft sigh.
This matter needed to be resolved. Otherwise, future complications were inevitable.
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