Chapter 2790 - 70: The Player Is Also a Piece

Jiang Wang looked in astonishment at everything happening before him.

He couldn’t see what was happening deep inside the white mist, only hearing the miserable cries of the Mirage Dragon.

No longer was there a hint of contempt for God Arrives, nor the majestic power to casually destroy geniuses?

He had always been aware of the mystery of the Red Mirror; though he benefited greatly, each trial was a narrow escape from death. Even having reached the God Arrival Stage now, he no longer dared to recklessly try the trials in the mirror—simply because in the past he had nothing, risking his life for a chance, knowing it was a matter of life and death. But now, through his own efforts, the future is a clear path, allowing for steady progress and straightforward action.

With grand formations in place, there is no need to seek trivial victories.

Since acquiring the Red Mirror, it has been several years, the treasure accompanying him through life and death. Yet to this day, he did not dare claim he truly understood the Red Mirror.

The origins of this item were unknown, neither Hu Shaomeng nor Hai Zongming knew, nor did he, the Marquis Wu’an of Daqi.

The few clues lie within his trials.

It’s roughly known that the previous owner of the Red Mirror was a woman, who had an enemy named "Fuhai".

Later, he specifically investigated much overseas information, but still couldn’t determine who "Fuhai" was.

Actually, if not for this abrupt journey to the Monster Realm, he wouldn’t have had to hide in the mirror. With his status and cultivation increasing, he found himself using the Red Mirror less and less.

The danger of the Red Mirror is something he must cautiously face.

But upon hearing the Mirage Dragon’s cries in the dense fog, he suddenly remembered that when Senior Guanyan was competing with the Old Dragon of the Forest Sea for the Jade Balance, the Red Mirror displayed unique characteristics.

At that time, the Old Dragon of the Forest Sea had intruded upon him, linked with his Life Soul, sharing blood and muscle, intertwined life and death, making Senior Guanyan hesitate... The retreating Old Dragon of the Forest Sea managed to escape safely by this move. That time the Red Mirror suddenly jumped out, fixed the Old Dragon in place, giving Senior Guanyan the gap to peel it away.

Along with this instance of pulling the Mirage Dragon into the dense fog, could it be said that the Red Mirror has a strong targeting effect on the Dragon Clan? Could its power be speculated from the perspective of a dragon-control artifact?

Without a doubt, the Old Dragon of the Forest Sea should have some understanding of the Red Mirror. But the words of that old dragon, not a word in ten can be trusted. Surrounding his ignorance regarding the Red Mirror, there’s enough for the old dragon to manipulate. Asking rashly, one will likely fall into a trap.

Jiang Wang believed in the old dragon’s cunning, and was well aware of his own limited experience.

Before completely subduing the old dragon, Jiang Wang would never show his lack of understanding of the Red Mirror in front of it, and would never ask it any questions about the Red Mirror.

This way, the Red Mirror itself becomes something the old dragon has to be wary of.

But then again, doesn’t Jiang Wang himself also fear the Red Mirror?

The unknown is the greatest fear.

He knew the Red Mirror had unique and powerful attributes, but was unaware of its specific extraordinary qualities. This unpredictability is inherently dangerous.

The Mirage Dragon’s strength, at least on a Spiritual Sense level, was infinitely close to a True God. Yet it was so easily dragged into the white mist, without even making a useful resistance.

What exactly is within the white mist?

Jiang Wang held his Longsword tightly, staring into the depths of the white mist, only watching the rolling mist gradually calm down, as the cries of the Mirage Dragon faded away... until silence fell.

The Mirage Dragon just disappeared like that.

Like a pebble falling into a lake, only the initial ripple at the moment of entry, which gradually dispersed, leaving nothing behind.

But the Mirage Dragon was no ordinary pebble; deep within the Red Mirror... what kind of terrifying lake surface is it?

Today it devoured the Mirage Dragon, which was powerless to resist. If tomorrow it seeks to devour him, Jiang Wang, would he have a way to protect himself?

Jiang Wang waited for a while; no other changes occurred within the white mist.

He thought for a moment, cautiously said, "Junior has disturbed for quite some time, benefited a lot, would like to express thanks to Senior in person, is there any chance for this?"

"Senior?"

"... Lady?"

No matter how he called, there was no response from the depths of the white mist.

Tried all possible methods he could think of, but regardless of the power, he couldn’t pierce the depths of the white mist. Path Origin fell into the white mist, as before, no feedback was received.

If not for the lingering aura of the Mirage Dragon, Jiang Wang would almost believe he’d just experienced a dream.

"Hello, are you there?"

"Still there, Senior?"

"Satisfied, sir?"

"Supreme?"

After several changes of address, subconsciously calling out ’Supreme’, Jiang Wang suddenly paused, then chuckled to himself.

Feeling more for the wondrous fate, the coincidences, in this moment.

His calls to the unknown within the Red Mirror, how similar are they to Chai Asi’s calls to him?

Heavenly Will is mysterious, among the All Beings.

He is the Ancient God within the mirror, mysterious, profound and great. He is also Chai Asi, naive, struggling for survival.

The chessboard of heaven and earth, time spans, the player is also a piece!

Anyway, the Red Mirror devouring the Mirage Dragon has helped him once more. The secrets within might reveal themselves when his cultivation is sufficient.

Jiang Wang decisively sheathed his sword, no longer focusing on the white mist that caused him so much anxiety, and returned his attention outside the mirror, focused on the Land of Shenxiao.