Meng Lei said dispassionately, “I’d like to ask him if his head is harder1 than the seven Dragon half-deities or if he thinks he deserves to be shown more consideration than Frederick the 32nd.”
“Yes, Master!”
Thaniel bowed in acknowledgment before retreating from the room.
“Grandmaster...”
Fred stared at Thaniel from the back, great tidal waves churning in his heart.
The grandmaster has actually...
“Please don’t blame me for being heartless, President. What goes around comes around. This is just karma.”
Meng Lei sighed softly and said, “For 40,000 years, the humans have been exploited and abused by the Dragons. Billions of humans were capitalized on by the Dragons.
“Suppressed, exploited, and discriminated against, they have no status, no freedom, no chances of cultivating. In the Four-Classes Stratification System, humans are the lowliest of all. How ridiculous is that? And how cruel is that?”
Meng Lei said with a shake of his head, “A very long time ago, I made a serious vow to myself. Should there come a day! A day where I possessed enough power! I’ll definitely overthrow the Colossal Dragons’ reign and destroy this disgusting, warped reign and return a beautiful world to the humans!”
Fred could only chuckle wryly again and again while Hudders, Dirk Norway, Fatty Hart, and the others’ blood boiled with passion, their emotions surging from his words. There were only looks of worship left in their eyes.
“Now that I have the power and ability to do so, I naturally have to fulfill my promise!”
As he gazed at Fred, Meng Lei said, “Therefore, please don’t stop me, President. Please don’t beg for mercy on behalf of those Colossal Dragon nobles who only occupy high positions but do nothing for the people. This will only sour our relationship.”
“I understand now.” With another wry laugh, Fred sighed and said, “I get it now. You don’t need to say any further.”
“Thank you for being understanding, President.”
Meng Lei nodded slightly. Then, he turned to Dirk Norway and the others and asked, “Mr. Dirk, can you tell me what kind of benefits Flit the 66th had offered all of you?”
“Benefits? Loads of them!”
Dirk Norway said with a laugh, “He promised that upon succeeding, not only would he bestow upon me ten Laws of Nature Origin Crystals and aid me in ascending to Saint Domain-level, but he’d even confer me as a Duke of the kingdom and bestow a territory of 250 square kilometers upon me. I’m not going to beg for mercy on his behalf, though!”
Dirk Norway smiled smugly as he said, “I knew right away what you wanted to do after hearing that you’ve killed the emperor and all the court officials!”
At this point, fanaticism and agitation filled Dirk Norway’s eyes as he said, “This is our—the humans’—best opportunity in the last 40,000 years to stand up and become the master. If I beg for mercy on his behalf, I’ll become a sinner of the human race. How can I possibly still bring myself to stand with my back straight in this world if I do that?”
“Well said, Mr. Dirk!”
Daniel praised aloud. Captain Hudders and the others also nodded incessantly.
“As expected of the Mr. Dirk I know!”
Meng Lei also broke into a smile. “I knew right away that you’re a pure human when I first met you. Therefore, you must have been very disappointed when you learned that I also possessed the Dragon bloodline, right?”
“Of course I was!”
Dirk Norway didn’t shy away from the topic because of President Fred’s presence. He shook his head and said with a laugh, “I had always thought that you were a pure-blooded human genius. Little did I know that you were also a Dragon Person. I was indeed disappointed for quite a while back then.
“Speaking of which, though, don’t you also possess the Dragon bloodline? Why are you so ruthless toward the Dragons and granted them no mercy whatsoever?”
This was also something that had troubled President Fred all this while, and he looked at Meng Lei with perplexity in his eyes.
Meng Lei didn’t keep it a secret. “I have a special ability that allows me to assimilate other bloodlines into my body.”
“I see!”
“I understand now!”
Realization dawned upon both Dirk Norway and President Fred. No wonder Meng Lei had suddenly awakened the Fire Dragon bloodline and subsequently even the Golden Colossal Dragon bloodline. So it was because he had a fascinating ability like that!
With a casual flip of his wrist, Meng Lei took out 100 Laws of Nature Origin Crystals and passed them to Dirk Norway.
“Mr. Dirk, you’ve been stuck at the pinnacle of ninth-grade for a very long time now. These Laws of Nature Origin Crystals should be of help to you!”
“Laws of Nature Origin Crystals!”
A huge shudder went through Dirk Norway as he exclaimed, “How can this do? These are too precious. I can’t take them!”
“I made a small windfall during my trip to Dragon Island recently, so I have tons of Laws of Nature Origin Crystals,” explained Meng Lei. “You can just take them without any worries.”
“In that case, it’ll be disrespectful of me to decline any further.” Dirk Norway was awfully excited. “Thank you, Meng Lei! If there’s anything you need in the future, feel free to let me know. Be it the most dangerous of places or the most severe of trials, I’ll do it all!”
“What a coincidence, I really do have something that I need your help with.”
A smiling Meng Lei said, “Sir, you should also be aware that there are many things that need to be rebuilt from scratch at the moment. I urgently need talents. If you have friends who can be of help in this aspect, please introduce them to me.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll get into contact with them immediately when I get back!”
Dirk Norway nodded heavily. He could roughly guess just what kind of situation Meng Lei was currently facing and knew what he needed.
“I’ll have to trouble you, then.”
Meng Lei gave him a small smile. Then, he turned to Fatty Hart, to whom he couldn’t help but chastise mockingly, “Fatty, aren’t you usually very perky and chatty? Why are you as timid as a mouse today?”
Fatty Hart’s flesh quivered as he gave a wry laugh and replied, “Old bro, Golden Colossal Dragon blood also runs in my veins. I’m afraid that you’ll kill me!”
“Is that even considered Golden Colossal Dragon bloodline?”
Meng Lei said dryly, “The Golden Colossal Dragons have never once acknowledged you as a fellow clansman, y’know!”
Upon hearing that, Fatty Hart broke into a bright, beaming smile. “I knew you wouldn’t kill me, old bro! Hehehe, when I left the house, my old man kept reminding me over and over to be more respectful toward you.
“He even said something about how it’s not the same anymore, and that you’re a ruthless Dragon murderer that rejects the Dragons’ existence...
“I knew that my old man was ridiculously wrong. No matter how estranged we become, old bro, you’ll never kill me, a brother whom you studied with!”
“Brother? Dare you proclaim to be brothers with me when you’re that weak? Don’t you elevate your standing,” replied Meng Lei jokingly.
Then, he took out a divine tree fruit and tossed it over to him. “Eat this and ascend to Saint Domain-level soon. Otherwise, I have no friends like you!”
“What’s this?”
A look of puzzlement came over Fatty Hart’s countenance.
Meng Lei casually explained, “The divine tree’s fruit. It’s something that can allow humans and Magical Beasts to break through to Saint Domain!”
Then, he took out another dozen or so fruits and gave them to Daniel, Captain Hudders, Joseph, Jonah, and the others.
He had already checked these fruits. They didn’t contain the Tree of Life’s divinity, so the others could consume them with peace of mind.
“Break through to Saint Domain?�
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“Does a treasure like that really exist?”
“This is too precious! We can’t accept them!”
Everyone received a huge shock and declined the fruits repeatedly.
“I have no use for the divine tree fruits, so just take them with peace of mind.”
A smiling Meng Lei said, “Besides, all of you are people whom I’m close with. Who am I supposed to give them to, if not you?”
“This... Alright!”
Only then did they accept the divine tree fruits from him.
Fatty Hart held the fruit in his hands, so agitated that he was close to tears. “I, Fatty Hart, have suffered humiliation ever since I was born. They said that I’ve tarnished the Golden Colossal Dragon bloodline and that I’m a disgrace to the Dragons!
“They even said that I’m just like my old man; that I can only use the name of the Golden Colossal Dragon bloodline to get by for my entire life!
“Who would have thought that this day would come where I, Fatty Hart, could also attain the Saint Domain level! Sob, thank you, old bro! Getting to know you is the most fortunate thing that has ever happened to me in my life...”
“Can’t you be a little less of a good-for-nothing?” Meng Lei rolled his eyes at him. “Cultivate well and attain Saint Domain level soon. If you can refine your bloodline and transform into a Golden Colossal Dragon, I’ll appoint you as the new Dragon Emperor and put you in charge of managing New Dragon Island!”
“Really!?” A jolt went through Fatty Hart.
Meng Lei snorted lightly and said, “Have I ever lied to you?”
“Hehe! Old bro naturally keeps his word! I’m absolutely certain about that!”
Fatty Hart snickered sneakily.
“Captain Hudders!”
Meng Lei turned to Hudders and the dozen or so villagers. He said, “Why don’t all of you stay since you’re already here? How about this? Let’s bring all the villagers here and let them stay in this imperial palace.”
“Absolutely not! Absolutely not!”
Hudders received a huge fright. “All of us are just simple men from the countryside. We’re used to living in the mountains. How would we be qualified to live in these imperial palace courtyards?”
“There’s nothing wrong with that. If the Colossal Dragons can live here, why can’t you?”
Meng Lei waved him off and said, “Everyone can move here and cultivate here in the imperial palace.
“Those who should be training their body would train their bodies; those who should be cultivating Battle Aura would cultivate Battle Auras; those who should be practicing magic would practice magic. With specialized staff in charge of meal preparations, wouldn’t it be better?”
Hudders could only laugh wryly, actually rendered somewhat speechless for a moment there while the others were secretly lost for words.
How willful!
That was too goddamn willful!
Giving away divine tree fruits without a second thought, allowing people from the countryside to move to the imperial palace... Just how egotistical must he be in order to do something like that?
“Where is Meng Lei?”
At that moment, a cold, aloof voice suddenly traveled over from the skies and exploded like a thunderclap...
Chapter 220: The Fallen Titan And The Dark Fairy
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
A strong, burly, and muscular middle-aged man stood proudly in the sky. His head of blond hair was messy and unruly and reached all the way to his waist, making him look like a Super Saiyan 31.
He gave off a domineering and intimidating aura, which made one tremble with fear and alarm.
“Where is Meng Lei?”
The blond, middle-aged man looked aloof and distant as he haughtily overlooked everyone in the imperial palace, his voice booming like thunder.
“Are you looking for me?”
Meng Lei rose into the air.
“So, you’re Meng Lei?”
The blond, middle-aged man eyed Meng Lei up and down before commenting, “Valor is better demonstrated by the young, indeed!
“I’ve heard that a monster has emerged in Dragon God Empire recently. Not only did he kill the empire’s emperor, but he even wiped out the half-deities on Dragon Island.”
A dispassionate Meng Lei asked, “Who are you?”
The muscular middle-aged man replied with a smile, “I am Thackeray of the Golden Dragon-Lion clan!”
“The Golden Dragon-Lion clan?”
President Fred’s countenance changed at once.
Dirk Norway hastily asked, “Do you know of them, President?”
“The Golden-Lion clan is an extremely ancient, long-standing clan. In terms of heritage, they are second only to the four great empires.”
Fred explained, “It’s said that the clan’s Golden Dragon-Lion bloodline passed down from generation to generation is a divine beast bloodline. Therefore, members of the clan need only to awaken their Golden Dragon-Lion bloodline, and they’ll be able to step into the Saint Domain level for sure.”
“Divine beast bloodline? Able to step into the Saint Domain level for sure?”
Dirk Norway couldn’t help but gasp.
“No one knows where the Golden Dragon-Lion clan is located. Neither does anyone how many powerhouses the clan boasts. All we know is that descendants of the Golden Dragon-Lion clan will travel to the continent for training every once in a while. Apart from that, we know nothing about them,” Fred explained with a sigh.
“The Golden Dragon-Lion clan? I don’t know of them!” Meng Lei shook his head. “Neither have I heard of them!”
“...”
Thackeray’s eyes narrowed slightly, a fierce glint flashing across the depths. Then, with a smile, he said, “It’s fine even if you don’t know us. You’ll get to know us today.
“One of the reasons for my arrival today is to congratulate you.
“First of all, congratulations on capturing Dragon God Empire, my young friend Meng Lei. From now on, you will be the master of a country and own billions of believers. Gathering power of faith, establishing a divine nation, and attaining true godhood is within sight.”
“To congratulate me?” Meng Lei’s lip corners quirked upward. “I’m afraid that isn’t your sole purpose in coming here, is it?”
“How astute of you, my young friend!”
Thackeray gave him a leisurely smile and replied, “You should know that Dragon God Empire occupies vast territory and boasts a great number of citizens. However, you’re young and lack sufficient forces backing you up, so I’m afraid it’ll be difficult for you to handle everything.
“Therefore, my purpose in coming here today is to lend you, my young friend, a helping hand and assist you by jointly managing Dragon God Empire, thereby relieving you of your worries and concerns and rendering aid to you.”
Meng Lei couldn’t help but laugh. Then, he looked around him and asked, “Are the few of you also thinking the same thing?”
There was only silence in the surroundings. No one answered him.
“Since you’re here, then just show yourselves,” Meng Lei said calmly. “To act so sneakily and secretively despite being a great half-deity, aren’t you behaving a little too pettily?”
“You’ve discovered them, Meng Lei!”
Thackeray, the Golden Dragon-Lion, burst into loud laughter, and then he said, “Dear all, since he has already discovered your presences, then you can just show yourselves!”
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
A few shadows flashed by and showed up beside Thackeray. Each of their presences gave off a powerful aura that easily intimidated one.
“Meng Lei, my young friend, let me make the introductions.”
Thackeray pointed at a 1,000-feet-tall giant that had firm, intertwining muscles all over him and said, “This is Bubbles the Fallen Titan!
“Bubbles was once the Dark Titan King of the Titan Empire�
�s Twelve Pillar Kings, and pure Dark Titan royal blood flows through his veins.”
“Bubbles the Fallen Titan!” Fred’s countenance changed drastically, and he exclaimed in a low voice, “Oh my god, to think it’s actually him! Not only is he actually still alive, but he has even become a half-deity?!”
Dirk Norway quickly asked, “President, do you know of Bubbles?”
“Thackeray is right. Bubbles was indeed once one of the Titan Empire’s Twelve Pillar Kings, the Dark Titan King. His title was the Black Bear King!”
Fred lowered his voice and explained, “However, Bubbles was rumored to be extremely lecherous. It’s said that he snuck into the Titan imperial palace and raped the beautiful empress of the Titan Empire, cuckolding the Titan Emperor of that time. An armed rebellion had broken out after the incident. The outcome after that is self-evident.
“Bubbles failed in his rebellion and was suppressed by the emperor. Not only was he stripped of his Dark Titan King title, but he was also sentenced to capital punishment where he had bled to death while still alive!”
Astoundment filled Fred’s countenance at this point. “Never would I have thought that he’d actually still be alive! On top of that, he’s even become a Fallen Titan! This is practically inconceivable!”
“He cuckolded the Titan emperor...”
Everyone was rendered speechless by Fred’s explanation.
“A tiny little human bean like you has actually wiped out the Dragon half-deities? Unbelievable!”
The Fallen Titan widened his millstone-sized eyes, which were filled with curiosity.
“You’re the first Titan I’ve ever seen!”
Meng Lei was also sizing up Bubbles. A look of great interest flashed across his eyes.
“What a great honor!”
The Fallen Titan burst into loud laughter. His laughter was as though the rolling thunder that reverberated throughout the surroundings.
“This is the ruler of Sunset Ranges, Ambrose the Chimera Queen!”
Thackeray gestured to a graceful and sexy beauty with heavy, glamorous make-up.
“Hehe, my young friend Meng Lei has taken revenge on my behalf by slaughtering the Dragons. I have no way of repaying your great kindness, so how about I betroth myself to you?”
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