"It sounds like quite a principled race."
After hearing the solemn promise from the Silver Dragon King, Su Cheng didn't seem moved.
He smiled casually and replied, "But I think you've misunderstood. In the world I'm from, I have no concept of a 'racial stance.'"
"Hmm?" The Silver Dragon King seemed puzzled, not quite understanding what he meant.
"It seems like in your world, you and your kin aren't in the best situation? And you're also in some sort of hostile state with humans?"
"...So what?"
"Could you briefly tell me about your situation?"
The Silver Dragon King hesitated for a moment, then decided there was nothing to hide and said, "Back in the day, under the leadership of the Dragon God, our dragon race had a great war with the Divine Realm, the ruling power of my world.
"After that war, the Dragon God perished, and it seemed that the cosmic will and the world's laws underwent some invisible changes. Our former homeland was also destroyed as a result.
"The planet I'm currently on is in the lower realm of the Divine Realm, where a large number of humans live.
"In addition to humans, there are many extraordinary beings mutated due to the dragon race's aura, and they are also my people.
"Currently, they..."
At this point, the Silver Dragon King's voice paused slightly.
Then she continued, "They have become part of the human cultivation system due to the influence of the world's laws. Humans on that planet must use the energy and soul essence of these beings as a foundation to break through their cultivation bottlenecks."
"That does sound a bit grim." Su Cheng pondered, resting his chin on his hand.
"Using the lives of another race as resources for one's own cultivation... Such a method of ascension is somewhat sinister and goes against the principles I know. 'Heaven and Earth are not benevolent; they are impartial and just.' The law you mentioned is undoubtedly twisted; there must be something else going on."
"Heaven and Earth are not benevolent; they are impartial and just?" The Silver Dragon King's eyes seemed calm but carried a hint of mockery.
Perhaps, in her heart, a blazing anger was already ignited, but she did not show it.
"You don't need to feel indignant about this. In the past, didn't the dragon race also receive the favor and blessings of the world? To be honest, I think the dragon race's situation back then was also a bit unusual. They didn't just rely on themselves to reach the top of the food chain. However, there are too few clues for now, so I can't make any definitive conclusions."
Su Cheng looked at the Silver Dragon King, "What exactly is your relationship with that former Dragon God?"
He needed to probe her attitude.
The answer to this question would determine his own strategy going forward.
"I..."
The Silver Dragon King hesitated, seemingly contemplating whether to answer or not.
Su Cheng was in no hurry and just waited quietly.
"...I am the new Dragon God, or rather, a part of the Dragon God."
"A part?"
"After the great war, the Dragon God was severely injured by a powerful enemy and, before dying, split into two entities. One half was suppressed by the Divine Realm, while the other half escaped the battlefield and landed on a planet of life, which is me."
Su Cheng raised an eyebrow, his gaze flickering slightly, "A split entity of the Dragon God, huh... You're quite honest, to tell me something like this."
"You are not my enemy, at least not currently. I hope you won't be in the future either," the Silver Dragon King said calmly.
Of course, her honesty was not just for the reason she stated; she wasn't that naive. It was a decision made after weighing the pros and cons.
Su Cheng's strength and abilities had already been displayed earlier.
With his methods, and given the resonance between their shared origin with the Dragon God's power, he would eventually be able to deduce most of the truth after gathering some information.
Rather than hiding it, she might as well confess outright.
However, since she had already decided to speak, there was no need to hide the other details.
"...Besides, this isn't a secret. All my enemies are well aware of it. They personally sealed the other half of the Dragon God's bloodline. Perhaps, to those beings, I, as a split entity, can't stir up much trouble."
At this point, a slight tremor finally appeared in the Silver Dragon King's voice.
Compared to the anger of losing a war, it was the sense of powerlessness as a weakling that she found harder to accept.
"Well, that's a coincidence. Helping the oppressed side defeat the rulers, overthrow those who make the rules, and break the world's shackles just happens to be the thing I enjoy doing the most." Su Cheng's eyes moved slightly, still in a relaxed and casual tone.
"…"
The Silver Dragon King didn't respond, nor did she show any joy. She merely shifted her sharp dragon claws slightly.
The human youth in front of her was indeed very powerful, with an extremely terrifying talent. The fact that he could develop such a secret technique showed that his intellect was also quite extraordinary.
However, the plight of the dragon race was not something a mere Limit Douluo could change.
Not even a common deity was more than an ant that could be easily crushed in the eyes of the Divine Realm.
Moreover, she could not trust a human.
And Su Cheng's subtly ambiguous attitude also made her feel a bit uneasy.
"It seems you don't quite believe me?"
"That's right," the Silver Dragon King admitted bluntly. "You say you want to help us, but what's your reason for doing so?"
"Alright, I'll be honest too." Su Cheng adjusted his demeanor, putting away the smile on his face.
"This isn't my first time entering another world. My cultivation method is quite different from yours; it focuses more on comprehension. Changing the original structure of a world could benefit me greatly.
"And to do that, the most direct and efficient way is to overthrow the old order and break the old structure.
"Besides, defeating powerful enemies and breaking through limitations… isn't that in itself a very interesting and fulfilling thing?"
"…"
After hearing this, the Silver Dragon King's pupils contracted, and her gaze trembled slightly.
This mindset…
"You are a person of chaos!"
"A what?" Su Cheng was taken aback.
The Silver Dragon King didn't answer.
Her mind was in turmoil, and countless thoughts surged in an instant.
The Dragon God's power level was extremely high; creation and destruction were secondary. The key was that it could influence time and space to some extent.
As the split entities, the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King respectively controlled the powers of time and space.
Of course, this so-called control was really just a limited ability to utilize these powers. They could not wield them on a large scale, let alone reverse entire timelines.
If they could, the Dragon God would have long since become an omniscient and omnipotent invincible being, rather than falling and dying.
But time and space are, after all, powers of an extremely high level, fundamentally different from ordinary elemental forces.
Even with just a small part of the authority, it granted the Dragon God a very high essence.
And it was precisely due to this essence that the Silver Dragon King, as one of the Dragon God's split entities, could vaguely sense another kind of higher-dimensional energy—fate.
She suddenly understood why there was a trace of elusive destiny power entwined around Su Cheng.
It was not an ability he inherently possessed, nor a reward granted by the world.
Instead, he was a special outsider, a powerful entity who shouldn't have existed in this universe. Upon entering this world, he naturally disrupted its flow.
Because of his existence, coupled with his sufficient strength, all people and events related to him had their future destinies altered in subtle or significant ways.
Of course, that alone wouldn't be enough.
The key lay in his attitude and actions.
Although Su Cheng didn't show it clearly, the Silver Dragon King still saw through him.
He was, in fact, someone who believed in absolute freedom, even leaning towards chaos.
But logically, the world should reject the appearance of such beings, so why instead...
The Silver Dragon King steadied herself and pondered, "What exactly do you intend to do?"
"I just told you, didn't I? To change the world's power structure, to overthrow those in power," Su Cheng frowned, feeling a bit baffled.
Her attitude seemed to have shifted slightly compared to before.
"Just that?"
"Just that."
Su Cheng nodded.
This time, he was not lying.
That was precisely the task of this simulation.
"…"
The Silver Dragon King fell silent.
The thoughts this man had expressed were quite obvious.
He had taken a liking to her side's relatively considerable strength, and given the dragons' unfavorable situation, he intended to join forces with her to launch an attack on the forces of the Divine Realm, each seeking their own advantage.
"Change the current order, break the old structure" — these words seemed to carry a tempting allure.
Especially for a declining Dragon Clan, this was undoubtedly a future worth looking forward to.
However, could she trust such a person?
Such a person, without ties or restrictions, whose actions would be utterly unpredictable — he was a double-edged sword.
Moreover, even if he truly had no other ulterior motives, as he claimed…
Would he have enough strength to face the formidable Divine Realm, the increasingly powerful humans of Douluo Planet, and the many gods with diverse powers?
While this human's strength was impressive, he was merely an Ultimate Douluo, still far from reaching the level of a god.
Above that were the Second-Class Gods, First-Class Gods, and even the five Supreme God Kings who governed the universe. Su Cheng was entirely unaware of how terrifying those existences were.
One must remember that even the Dragon God, whose power surpassed that of the God Kings, was defeated by those God Kings.
Furthermore, there was another critical point.
For Su Cheng, even if he were involved in this war, there would still be room for error.
What if he failed? So what?
He clearly had other fallback options.
Even if he couldn't leave, as a powerful human, he would still find a fair amount of tolerance from the Divine Realm.
Frankly speaking, if Su Cheng were willing to surrender at that time, he might even be granted a decent godly position for his retirement.
By contrast, the Dragon Clan's sacrifices were far from equal.
The risks each side would have to bear were completely different.
For Su Cheng, this might just be a game or a gamble. He would be the only one standing at the gambling table.
But for the Dragon Clan?
This could very well be their last chance.
If they failed, they might never recover.
And not just the Dragon Clan — this included countless soul beasts that followed them.
"Your idea is impossible to achieve. Stop daydreaming, and don't overestimate yourself. To be honest with you, with my current strength, I can't even rank in the Divine Realm, let alone you."
After thinking for a long time, the Silver Dragon King finally spoke.
She rejected Su Cheng's proposal. "If you want to take risks, feel free to try on your own, but I can't accompany you. I can't gamble with the future of the Dragon Clan, nor can I let my kin risk themselves."
"Understandable." Su Cheng nodded.
He was not at all surprised by the Silver Dragon King's attitude.
He had analyzed it long before: this female dragon had an overly cautious personality; trying to recruit her as an ally wouldn't be easy.
Moreover, what he sought was far more than just an alliance.
"To be honest, the aura of your race feels somewhat familiar to me. In my homeland, there are beings similar to you, though they exist only in legends."
Su Cheng continued, staring at the Silver Dragon King.
According to conventional logic, this was the time to move her emotionally and persuade her rationally.
Even if he couldn't fully convince her, things progressing to this point had already met his initial expectations.
From their first encounter to showcasing his strength, then to negotiating through threats and showing sincerity — every step had been carefully laid out.
By now, the Silver Dragon King had long relaxed her guard against him, and a preliminary tacit understanding had been established between them.
Next, he just needed to take things slowly, like boiling a frog in warm water — leave this valley together, gradually build rapport, and with the hidden Dragon God bloodline assisting him, completing the Origin Quest would naturally be a smooth process.
As for the Final Chapter Quest, as long as he laid the groundwork step by step during this time, there would definitely be a chance for success.
However, Su Cheng was not an ordinary player.
He had unique experience in clearing levels.
While the approach of taking a long-term view seemed optimal, it also had its flaws.
First, there was the issue of the Silver Dragon King's personality.
Given her overly cautious development strategy and their current weak position, this approach would only erode the final success rate over time.
Second, there was the matter of time.
Su Cheng didn't have the luxury of wasting so much time on the Dragon Clan.
He also had a reshaping mission, which required finding "key figures" to alter their destinies.
How could he passively follow the Dragon Clan?
And finally, the most crucial point: control.
Su Cheng wasn't here to marry into their clan or beg them to join forces.
He had come to be a savior, to rescue the Dragon Clan.
Even if they were to cooperate, he would be the leader. How could he allow himself to be led by them?
So, he needed a different angle.
He had to take a more aggressive approach to bring the Silver Dragon King into his camp — to get her on his ride and let him set the pace.
Rather than joining her camp himself.