Emperor's Reckoning

The blood dripped slowly albeit his closed eyes as if he was there out of instinct or sheer willpower alone. It was apparent that he was in no condition to be out of the bed, even the imperial doctors would rip their own hairs.

The two women looked at the man from each of their own sides. They couldn't comprehend what driven him so bad that he could so such a feat.

The True Dragon suddenly laughed before he leaped and coiled around his grandson's shoulder.

"You two don't understand him that well yet. If he sets his heart to, even his body would react without his brain, his soul is that strong," said Grandpa Long.

Felicia furrowed her eyebrows as she knew that Lyon was unconscious at the moment. What was he made of, what was his training like to be like this even though he was bloodied all over.

However, her daughter had a different thought. She was overwhelmed with emotion. To think that his figure would even stand despite the horrendous state.

Her eyes turned moist before she hugged him tightly. The very first friend that she made, the very first man after her father that made such a huge impression. Will they ever meet again? The question echoed in her heart.

She couldn't risk it. She didn't want him to be in danger because of her presence. Until everything settled down, they must not see each other. By then, would he even remember her?

Though there was blood on his face, Elize suddenly tiptoed. Her eyes finally let go of their tears as it ran down her cheek. Their lips connected as emotion surged within her heart. For maybe that he might not remember when the time came, this memory shall be burned in her heart.

Felicia turned silent despite the act of her daughter. She didn't dare to look at them.

Elize's lips had a stain of blood after she let go of her kiss. "Goodbye, Lyon."

She and her mother immediately left the house and swam upward. Her tears were washed away by the lake water even though she could just get rid of the water like her mother once did.

Getting out of the shore, Elize glanced back at the serene lake. She couldn't give goodbyes to her other friends but at least she made one with the first.

Clenching her fist she looked at her mother before saying, "Mother, teach me how to become strong. Let me unearth my potential as your daughter!"

Felicia was caught surprised by the determination that was exuded from her daughter's eyes. Maybe it was time for her to embrace her bloodline as an undine.

She nodded before both of them leaped into the forest.

"I WILL FIND YOU!"

The shout echoed through the forest as the two beautiful women stopped their tracks and glanced back at the direction where the lake was.

Elize's lips twitched before she forced a smile despite the surging emotions and nodded. "En, I'll be waiting then!"

The two of them continued to dwell further into the forest before their figures slowly disappeared from sight.

Back at the house underneath the lake water.

Lyon was standing with a smile. However, his eyes were opened despite being bloodshot. His body slowly swayed backward before he fell with a thud.

"I will," muttered Lyon before he closed his eyes.

The true dragon smiled with his grinned teeth. His whiskers fluttered like a wave as he said, "Don't worry, you possessed star element within you. Finding her wouldn't be as hard as finding your other grandfathers and grandmothers. Oops, I don't think they want to be called grandmothers."

The true dragon suddenly felt chills running down his corporeal spines. He remembered a certain individual that would definitely kill him if he called her grandmother.

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The members of the Crown led by the principal Argeon was currently standing in front of the gate of the world.

It was made out of stone that was 'n' shaped with vortex spiraling inside it. There was some type of runes engraved on the gate. It was believed to be an ancient language that no historians in both worlds managed to decipher.

Princess Aelina personally greeted them before her eyes twitched at another certain princess. But considering her age, it was understandable that Luna would join the competition.

"Good afternoon Princess Aelina," said Luna with cupped hands.

"Good afternoon Princess Luna," responded Aelina.

Aelina furrowed her eyebrows as she didn't' see the figure she wanted to see the most. (Where is he?) thought the princess.

Luna had an inkling of what she was looking for. With her nose slightly perked up she said, "He is coming later, as usual, he's a little bit late."

Aelina shook her head in a disappointment, "It's a shame then, I want to give him a good luck charm, so maybe later then."

Luna had her eyebrows twitched a little when she said that. However, before she could say anything, her uncle interjected.

"Greetings Princess Aelina, sorry for making you go all the way here but we require the use of the gate," said Argeon with a bow.

Princess Aelina nodded, "That is fine, I also came for a personal reason anyway. I already told the guards to let you and the rest enter without a fee needed."

"Thank you so much for your benevolence!"

She nodded once more before mounting her horse, "Goodluck to you all."

Her figure departed from the spot as her bodyguards closely followed behind her. In all honesty, she didn't have that much hope for them winning in the competition. Especially when she knew that her little sister also partaken at the event.

However, there was one young man that could probably change their odds. She curved up a smile as she remembered his face.

"Well, let's go!" said Argeon as he led the members into the vortex.

Luna went in as she was followed by the others. The world beyond this gate was full of powerful cultivators at a tender age.. Though so, there was no hint of slight nervousness in her eyes.