Chapter 921 - 450: Inferior Races

Chapter 921: Chapter 450: Inferior Races

"The Demon King Zosia we saw earlier, he was only wrapped in a crimson outer layer, without any spikes. I wonder, is it because he is too powerful? Or maybe, at that time, the Creator’s desire to banish him wasn’t strong enough?"

"Perhaps." Inanna said softly.

"Do demons seldom communicate with the Six Dragons? Not even you know?" Li Ang asked somewhat insistently.

"Actually, Zosia and us first met in circumstances somewhat like the illusion we just experienced, and later he..."

Inanna seemed at a loss for words, as if contemplating her phrasing.

At this moment, figures appeared ahead on the rocky terrain, interrupting Li Ang and her conversation.

Approaching in the distance were two women, one tall and one short, dressed in golden-brown long robes, resembling Inanna’s attire but with much simpler patterns, featuring a gradient from light on top to dark at the bottom.

As they got closer, it was apparent one was from the Beast-Earkin, the other from the Horned Race.

They also noticed Inanna, quickening their pace, yet maintaining a composed and respectful demeanor.

Upon reaching them, the two women, both with pleasing features, bowed in unison.

"Earth Dragon, we have been seeking you for some time."

They looked like attendants from the Ancient Era serving Inanna.

The illusion indeed began to play its corresponding part, with Li Ang standing beside Inanna, waiting for her response.

The Golden-eyed Dragon Maiden was momentarily stunned and asked, "What are you waiting for me to do?"

The two attendants exchanged a glance, and Li Ang saw a hint of helplessness in their expressions.

"A distinguished guest has arrived, and the notice had already reached the Heart of the Earth three days ago," said the Beast-Earkin attendant.

"They have been waiting in the Gilded Hall for quite some time, but you have yet to appear," the Horned Race attendant interjected.

After they spoke, both of their expressions carried some resentment.

Inanna’s face showed no expression. Watching her, Li Ang speculated that this was likely a common occurrence in ancient times, and the two women before them were likely followers of the Earth Dragon. From their demeanor, it seemed Inanna was somewhat scatterbrained, often forgetting important matters, and they had become accustomed to this.

The two women were still observing Li Ang, with a gaze that seemed to consider him a mysterious figure who had enticed the Dragon God away, causing her to neglect her duties... uh, a pretty boy? A pale-faced dragon? A pale-faced dragon-god? Unsure what to call it, but roughly that meaning.

The Dragon God Maiden before him hadn’t lost those memories, and from leaving the previous illusion, Li Ang felt she was much "normal" than when she oscillated between desolate wastelands and the Fertile Stage.

It seemed she simply couldn’t remember how to respond.

Life, as depicted in the illusion before them, had faded into the sands of time long ago, and those two attendants had long been buried in the dust of ages.

Time, for beings like the Six Dragons and Nebis who were practically immortal, held little significance.

Yet at that moment, Li Ang felt as if Inanna, just like a mortal, sensed the harshness of time.

"Camilla, Talia..."

The Earth Dragon God suddenly stepped forward and embraced the two women.

Both were taken by surprise, each displaying different expressions.

The Beast-Earkin, Camilla, blushed instantly, her wide eyes staring at Inanna in shock, unable to utter a word.

Meanwhile, Talia of the Horned Race reacted strongly, "Hey, hey! What’s going on! What’s happening! Little Inanna, did this strange Dragonman do something to you?! Watch me... ow, can you ease up a bit? I’m just a branch of the Powerful God, I can’t withstand the Mountain Dragon’s strength, ow ow!"

Talia exerted all her effort trying to pry Inanna’s arms apart but couldn’t budge her.

In Li Ang’s perception, these two had already reached an 8th-tier Magic Level, but having witnessed Inanna’s monstrous strength firsthand, he could understand well.

Having vented a bit of emotion, and realizing she had used too much force, Inanna then released them with an apologetic expression.

"Sorry, I’ll go right away."

It seemed she had regained a bit of her former composure.

Both women adjusted their attire, not inquiring further about who Li Ang was, and turned to lead the way.

Inanna and Li Ang walked side by side, with Inanna opening her mouth several times, seeming uncertain where to begin.

Li Ang initiated the conversation, "Are they your attendants?"

"Actually, not quite."

Inanna explained that in the era when the Six Dragons were growing and realizing their power and responsibility, the Creator’s power was also giving birth to many subsequent races.

Because there were more intelligent races, titles like "Eldest Son of God" and "Primordial Being" were used to describe the batch that was first born, possessing power equivalent to that of divine spirits.

After the Primordial Beings and Dragon Race, Elves, Fairies, and Earth Spirits came into being, wielding similar powers, able to communicate with nature, and were extraordinarily powerful.

The world gradually expanded, and in different regions, various intelligent races established orders of their own, building civilizations and cities.

Through various transformations, the Earth Spirits lost their extraterrestrial abilities and became dwarves. The world also saw the emergence of races like the Horned Race and Beast-Earkin.

However, in the "Golden Era," they were much more powerful than they are now, because in those days, other than their inherent strong spirituality, it was much easier to channel Magic Power.

As various orders were established, among the many races developing diverse civilizations, there emerged those who worshiped or followed the Dragon Race, leading to the birth of "Dragonmen."

People like Camilla and Talia practiced the Earth Path, and due to some karma, were under Inanna’s protection. They played roles that seemed like attendants but also resembled friends and followers.

Li Ang had already sensed this. The power within these two was of the Earth Attribute. Because Inanna wielded the pinnacle of the Power of Earth, they revered her, but felt more familiar rather than terrified.

At this moment, the Six Dragons could move freely without needing a Deputy.

Inanna told Li Ang again that both the early born Elves and the later Horned Race, Beast-Earkin, Douding Family, these races, were all termed as inferior Races by the Primordial Being.

Upon hearing this, Li Ang sighed and said, "Perhaps I am beginning to understand why they ended up going down that path."

Inanna said, "Because the Dragon Race is quite unique, even the Six Dragons initially had an observer’s mentality, let alone the Dragon Ancestor and their lineage. However, we also believe that they are the Creator’s children and should be siblings."

"Previously, Zosia would often speak of inferiors, inferior races, and the like."

"He was like that in the early days, but improved later. Quite the opposite of the other Primordial Beings."

"Hmm?"

Li Ang thought he misheard.

"Why does the Demon King seem not quite so malevolent?"

"Malevolent? He was quite malevolent, although at that time, they didn’t understand mortals well, and we hadn’t yet developed our current values. If I were to evaluate now, it was indeed very malevolent."

Nebis also engaged in many moral and philosophical debates, but at the dawn of the world, there was likely little development; it was a time of true prosperity with long lifespans, no illnesses, ample food, and few worries.

Talia and Camilla, walking ahead, would occasionally pick items from the strange plants growing from the rocks. Unlike Inanna, they wouldn’t dig for ores and gemstones for food; they needed regular food, but those flowers and small fruits were new to Li Ang, and he didn’t know their taste, only that they were full of Spirituality.

"Who are the ones seeking you?" Li Ang asked.

"It might be other Six Dragons or the leaders of various races. Sorry, I’m not certain either."

"The illusion is uncontrollable, why apologize?"

Li Ang smiled at the Dragon God Maiden and said, "Let’s go and take a look, maybe it will help us solve our own problems. Although I don’t understand Ten Thousand Spirits’ intent, overall He is aiding us.

"Once I become stronger, I should be able to lift the curse here."

Inanna looked at Li Ang’s prosthetic hand and said, "You definitely can. At that time, I will help you grow a new arm."

"I hope I can help you lift your curse as well."

Li Ang’s words left the Earth Dragon momentarily stunned.

"My, my curse permeates the entire Earth, I suppose, just like this..."

Inanna lowered her head, and her broad beast ears drooped over her horns.

"But what if? See, aren’t you already much better than before?"

After the Demon Inanna appeared and disappeared, the current Inanna indeed seemed more "healthy," and Li Ang deliberately didn’t mention her demonized self, trying to comfort the Dragon God before him.

Inanna somewhat accepted his words, pursed her lips, and said, "Facing a demon’s curse, you’re really impressive, especially considering you’re a mortal; that’s even more remarkable."

Li Ang shook his head, "I’m nothing special; you’re deeply connected to the Earth, enduring pressures I can’t even imagine."

"I, I just want to do my best and make amends..."

"That’s a wonderful thing."

Their voices gradually softened, and their bodies moved closer and closer.

"Thank you."

In the end, Inanna pulled Li Ang into an embrace.

This time, she remembered not to use too much strength.

However, after a brief contact, she still showed an unusual expression.

The Earth Dragon lightly rubbed against him, causing Li Ang to freeze.

Her expression was puzzled as if she didn’t understand and rubbed against him again.

This time, her torso and back quivered slightly, and her breathing became more rapid.

"I’m feeling that peculiar sensation again, Li Ang, this is—"

"Is it time?"

Because Inanna was like this, they couldn’t continue walking, causing the attendants ahead to stop.

Now, Li Ang could tell they held hostility in their eyes.

"Ah, yes, that is where I love to stay in my human form, the Gilded Hall."

Inanna turned around, raising her hand as if showcasing a toy, and in the perspective of a normal person, she held a towering mountain peak in the distance on her palm.

The mountain faintly glimmered with a dark golden hue, constructed of who-knows-how-many rare metals, with a perfectly built structure at its peak, exuding a rugged beauty, clearly not constructed by the Dragon Race or Inanna herself.

"Alright, let’s go—"

Li Ang just stepped forward but couldn’t find Diao.

Turning his head back, he saw the young girl transformed into a tiger, squatting on a rock behind them. Seeing him look over, she turned her head in a sulk.