Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 1072 - 671: Internal Conflict Erupts

Chapter 1072: Chapter 671: Internal Conflict Erupts

The Dead Corpse Dragon Spirit is a mystery unique to the Dragon Clan; even Jiatiange, which has existed for tens of thousands of years, merely knows of its existence but not its essence.

It is neither a form of possession nor a resurrection through borrowing a corpse, yet it can influence the consciousness and beliefs of its host, compelling them to align entirely with the former existence of the Dead Dragon.

If one must define it, the word "curse" might actually be the most fitting.

A curse from the Dead Dragon.

However, from another perspective, Dragon Spirit could also be called a blessing.

While the host’s subjective consciousness will be distorted, their frail flesh will transform toward the likeness of the Dead Dragon, making them acceptable to the Ancient Abyss Dragon Clan.

Whether it is a curse or a gift depends on the host’s identity, status, constitution, cultivation, and the situation they face. For Mu Nuo at this point, the Dead Corpse Dragon Spirit is undoubtedly a fatal curse.

As the Dragon Transformation Essence was implanted, a faint pattern of scaly flesh began to appear on Mu Nuo’s cheekbone, rapidly spreading...

This scene was witnessed by Xu Yuan, as well as Emperor Bai overhead. Yet this Lord of the Ancient Abyss did not immediately take action, his dragon eyes fixed tightly on the ominous presence flying toward him, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

Xu Yuan, however, was utterly unconcerned.

With merely the fragmented bits of information revealed in "Cangyuan," the Dead Corpse Dragon Spirit already poses a threat to the safety of the Ancient Abyss, let alone a full account of it.

Bear in mind, the young dragon was originally being groomed to become the next Monster Emperor. Comparing those scenarios is tantamount to imagining exposing all of Xu Yuan’s intelligence regarding the Prime Minister’s Mansion to the Sects.

The Black Scale Army’s exact size, the layout of various camps, the coordinates of weapon workshops hidden deep in the mountains, the War Beast Arena’s location, and the Geometry Institute’s classified research into new military equipment—such absolute secrets...

So, Xu Yuan was completely confident that Emperor Bai would step in.

At this moment, Emperor Bai was likely only confirming whether the Dead Corpse Dragon Spirit could alter Mu Nuo’s subjective consciousness. When he discovers that Mu Nuo is capable of transcending the curse, that will be the moment he acts!

The time Emperor Bai spent hesitating and observing may have been merely the blink of an eye to ordinary people, yet it was plenty for the Saints and Pseudo-Saints present to take extensive action.

Enough for Tian Yuan to race toward the ominous little ghost Xu Yuan had flung away.

Enough for Qin Ke, on high alert, to divert his focus to the encroaching Dayan Sword Saint.

Also enough for Mu Xingyi to send a sound transmission directly into Xu Yuan’s ear:

"Xu Changtian, what have you done to Mu Nuo?"

Amid the boundless Blazing Flame Domain, that hoarse voice suddenly seemed to suppress some latent urge.

Tilting his gaze slightly, Xu Yuan looked toward the insect person nearby, his eyes carrying a trace of subtle surprise.

Having endured the agony of losing his wife, Xu Yuan had assumed Mu Xingyi would lose his sanity—either launching a frenzied attack toward him, or blindly rushing toward Mu Nuo, whom Xu Yuan had cast toward Emperor Bai. Yet he hadn’t expected the man to maintain his composure.

Was it because of Wan’s dying request?

As he pondered, Xu Yuan gestured with the half-dragon essence he held toward Mu Xingyi, saying:

"I simply gave it a small gift. With it, the child can become stronger, provided it survives under Emperor Bai’s hand."

Blood light glimmered in the countless compound eyes adorning Mu Xingyi’s torso:

"That willow blade from back then?"

"Does it matter at this point?"

"Not really, but I wish to explore its causality."

"Is that so? Very well, your assumption is correct. When Mu Nuo swallowed the Ghost Willow Yin Source, he also devoured the Dead Corpse Dragon Spirit contained within."

"....."

As the words fell,

almost perceptibly, Xu Yuan seemed to detect an undefinable streak of sorrow within Mu Xingyi’s blood-red compound eyes.

This guy—was he regretting his past actions?

No, this emotion wasn’t regret; it was self-reproach—self-reproach for failing to foresee the future, for not calculating meticulously, thus leading his family into captivity.

If given the chance to rewind,

this man would still choose to steal from him, but he would do it with greater caution.

Toying with the half-broken Dragon Transformation Essence in his hand, Xu Yuan softly mocked:

"Are you asking these questions for a dying reflection?"

The insect person gave no direct reply, his hoarse voice low and muffled:

"The root of it all lay in me; the fault was mine alone. You merely reacted passively, but the Bug Saint’s bloodline has completely altered my mental framework."

Xu Yuan did not comprehend Mu Xingyi’s sudden speech and, with a chuckle, asked:

"Substance is the foundation of consciousness, I get that. Why bring this up now? Are you trying to say it wasn’t your true intent? Hoping I’ll spare you and your son on account of those half-month friendly interactions?"

Mu Xingyi’s voice remained hoarse yet calm, as if deaf to Xu Yuan’s provocations, his words continuing:

".....I’ve tried to convince myself that all of it was the inevitable result of our own mistakes, yet with my current mental framework, I can no longer accept such reasoning. Regardless of its origin, it’s you, Xu Changtian, who caused Wan’er’s demise and plunged Mu Nuo into peril."

"So?" Xu Yuan tilted his head slightly.

"So, I will kill you."

"..."

Xu Yuan froze for an instant.

Kill him?

Xu Yuan instinctively wanted to mock the so-called Saint for being a useless failure, but then realized laughing now might make him seem villainous. After all, this man’s current vow of vengeance was the epitome of a hot-blooded protagonist.

Thoughts fleeting by, Xu Yuan concluded that prioritizing his own clarity was crucial. With laughter laced in ridicule, he said:

"Facing death without remorse is indeed an admirable resolve, but resolve alone cannot kill someone."

"Oh... I see. You think Mu Nuo will be able to kill me? After all, I did say it could be strong enough to rival Emperor Bai."