Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong

Chapter 2308: Chapter 1282: The Truth Behind the Questions

Hearing this from Hong Ye, both Leo Ray and Ariel Watson’s expressions grew even more grave.

To lose everything overnight and be forced to flee hurriedly with wounds, this for the young Hong Ye, was truly no less than a terrifying nightmare.

Looking at Hong Ye’s trembling starlit eyes, Leo Ray gathered his thoughts and asked, “So, do you mean that the competitor of your father is the mastermind behind this? Did he ambush your family to seize the throne of the Red Dragon King?”

Upon Leo Ray’s words, Ariel Watson also nodded in agreement.

This incident occurring on the eve of the new Red Dragon King’s candidacy contest was indeed the most reasonable explanation.

“My Lord, at first I thought so too, but when I saw the mastermind with my own eyes, I realized things weren’t that simple.”

Hong Ye tried to recall the grotesque and twisted dragon face and shook his head, saying, “The mastermind isn’t my father’s competitor but an obscure figure in the clan. No one could have imagined that he would lead a group of powerful dragons to launch an attack.”

“While fleeing from home, I also noticed that it wasn’t just my family that was attacked. The competitor’s family didn’t escape either, they were all reduced to ashes in the flames of our kin.”

At this point, Hong Ye clenched his fist, saying, “Frankly, My Lord, to prevent any aggression from the competitor, my family specifically prepared defenses against him, never expecting the attack would come from our own ranks rather than the competitor.”

Hearing this, not only Leo Ray but even Ariel Watson’s starlit eyes were filled with surprise.

It turned out that an unexpected force emerged and attacked both Hong Ye’s family and the competitor’s family simultaneously.

“But since the mastermind is an obscure figure, how could he have the prestige to rally a band of powerful dragons to serve him?”

Ariel Watson’s eyes were filled with confusion as she wondered, “The most crucial point is that both contenders for the Red Dragon King’s position were attacked, one of whom was the current Red Dragon King’s offspring, Hong Ye’s father. Even if the power structures in the Dragon Clan differ from the Human Clan, this is still an inconceivable event.”

“This also troubles me, but thinking about it now, the opponent must have been plotting for a long time, intending to remove all obstacles to capture the crown of the Red Dragon King.”

Hong Ye’s knuckles turned white as he responded, “Ultimately, the opponent’s scheme succeeded, for both my family and the competitor’s family were destroyed on that fatal night.”

“And with the backing of his minions, the opponent smoothly secured the Red Dragon King’s qualification the next day, becoming the new ruler of the Red Dragon Clan.”

After speaking, Hong Ye’s slender body began to tremble again, unable to calm down for a long time.

“But if the opponent’s actions were so brutal, why would the other Red Dragons, apart from his minions, submit to him?”

Ariel Watson strove to comfort Hong Ye while filled with perplexity.

“Because only the victor has the right to write history; if he desires, he can concoct a thousand reasons to reenact the events of that night.”

Leo Ray nodded slightly and then questioned, “Hong Ye, what about your grandfather and father?”

“My Lord, on that evening, my grandfather was at the Dragon Elders Council for duties. The opponent dared to act so recklessly because my grandfather wasn’t there.”

Hong Ye bit his lips tightly and responded, “Though I was forced to leave home that night, I always remained hidden nearby, waiting for news of my grandfather. When he finally returned, he was immediately detained by the mastermind, and his whereabouts are now unknown. As for my father, he disappeared that night while ensuring my escape.”

Hong Ye’s voice grew weaker, his chest heaving with grief until he could no longer make a sound.

Seeing this, Leo Ray did not continue to press him with questions.

Although Hong Ye said they were missing, with the mastermind’s ruthless methods, their chances seemed bleak.

As for the Dragon Elders Council mentioned by Hong Ye, it is an authority that governs over a branch of the Dragon Clan, possessing the power to command myriad dragons, aside from anomalies like the Purple-winged Demon Dragon.

“So this is the sequence of events?”

Leo Ray first signaled Ariel Watson to comfort Hong Ye with all her might, then nodded thoughtfully.

Through Hong Ye’s description, things had become very clear, but there remained a crucial unresolved issue.

As a descendant of the former Dragon King, Hong Ye being pursued to the point of eradication by the opponent is plainly evident, but what does “the most critical period” mentioned by Hong’s ling mean?

Just as Leo Ray was puzzled, Hong Ye, whose emotions had somewhat stabilized, spoke again, “My Lord, actually, the reason the opponent has never given up hunting me in a millennium isn’t just to eradicate me but for another reason.”

“Oh?”

Leo Ray slightly lifted his head, knitting his brows as he asked, “What reason?”

“It’s because I hold a secret, a secret only by acquiring which can he truly become a Red Dragon King.”

Hong Ye’s starlit eyes were filled with gravity as he explained, “Before the attack came, I was the Blazing Flame Priest of my clan and learned a special secret spell from the previous priest before his demise, which is to detect the exact location of the Red Dragon King’s Coronation Ground.”