Myriad Realms Gatekeeper-Chapter 1016 - 474: Mastermind!_3

After leaving behind this mark, he flew toward the depths of the magma.

In the map given by the dwarf demon—

The depths of these magma rivers hold a small path that leads to other underground caves, and one of these paths can even directly reach the underground kingdom.

Shen Ye flew closely along the magma river, heading forward until he entered a dead end.

He knocked around the rock wall in multiple places, then smashed a weak spot with a punch, revealing a long, winding underground tunnel hidden behind.

At that moment, rows of faint glowing text quietly appeared:

"The death of the dragon clan is an immensely significant historical event."

"You participated in this monumental event and played a leading role, thereby earning recognition from the Dharma Realm."

"This event is nearing its conclusion."

"Once concluded, you will receive the corresponding evaluation entry—"

"If you’re still alive, that is."

Shen Ye’s heart trembled violently.

What?

The dragon is dead?

It was at least of Truth Seventh to Eighth Level—

Who killed it?

The answer loomed unmistakably.

The video appeared to have worked, but there was a glaring flaw in this story.

How did Shen Ye escape alive from such a high-level dragon clan being?

In the blink of an eye.

Shen Ye shouted, "Big Skeleton, transform!" and immediately started digging.

Once the pit was ready.

The bone blade named "Rain Poison" fell before Shen Ye, and he flicked it forcefully.

Crack, crack—

The bone blade was covered with cracks, seemingly ready to shatter.

Shen Ye gently placed the blade in the pit, pressed his hands together solemnly, sighed, and began to compose his emotions.

In a flash of void.

A girl silently and soundlessly hovered nearby, coldly watching the scene before her.

Su Su.

—or perhaps better referred to directly as:

The Parasitic Empress.

The girl glanced at the shattered blade in the pit, then looked toward Shen Ye.

Shen Ye, with a grave expression and profound sorrow, said:

"Today, here, I mourn deeply for my weapon. It was courageous and steadfast, strong and perceptive."

His voice began to tremble:

"It saved my life."

"That ferocious dragon could never have imagined that a blade could possess such venom, could sacrifice its life for its master."

"My beloved blade..."

"One day, I will avenge you and settle this hatred!"

"Rest in peace."

When the words fell.

Shen Ye began to bury the blade.

The girl cast a glance at the shattered long blade.

A Truth Fifth Level long blade.

With venomous capabilities.

And something else, some other power.

But the blade was already broken.

If it had a spirit, it would be dead as well, never to be revived.

—That seemed plausible.

Generally, the dragon roamed the mortal world with strength equivalent to Truth Fourth Layer.

This blade, however, was of Truth Fifth Level.

With this blade, it was reasonable to exchange blows with the dragon for a while.

Assuming this young man’s sword techniques were truly as refined as reported.

According to the records, he had acquired a sword technique known as "Long Hatred" and had even improved upon it.

A technique advanced enough to warrant improvement.

His mastery in blade technique must be remarkable.

As for—

If the dragon were serious and had fully committed to crushing this human youth—

The blade would naturally have shattered.

The girl’s gaze fixated on the buried blade.

The blade was hidden within the soil, its ruined state undeniable.

It was dead.

She was absolutely certain of this.

A Truth-level treasure sword had likely expended its final energy to deliver its master from peril.

And as for its master—

The girl scrutinized Shen Ye.

Shen Ye was unequivocally at the Seventeenth Layer of the Dharma Realm.

The question now was—

Why would a youth of this realm and caliber inspire a Truth-level blade to willingly sacrifice itself for him?

As she pondered, she noticed Shen Ye rise from the ground and head deeper into the hidden passage.

He hadn’t walked far.

From deeper in the path ahead.

A venomous snake, adorned with striking floral patterns, suddenly emerged.

The snake noticed Shen Ye and immediately reared up in alert, spitting its tongue at him.

"Do you know the way out?"

Shen Ye asked.

The snake hesitated briefly, then tilted its head toward Shen Ye’s back.

"Thank you for pointing the way."

Shen Ye waved at the snake and turned around to walk back.

He couldn’t see the girl, but he brushed past her.

The girl remained silent.

She suddenly turned her head to look above Shen Ye—

Above him, the entry "Hottest Idol Max" was radiating unparalleled affinity.

...So that’s it.

The answer was found.

His affinity was practically maxed out.

—All beings and all things were willing to aid him.

This was highly unexpected!

Killing intent dissipated from the depths of the girl’s eyes, a look of hesitation replacing it.

"I never expected to find a universally adored idol as potential master..."

"Forget it... I’ll observe a little longer..."

She murmured and disappeared in a flash.

Until this moment—

Rows of faint glowing text suddenly appeared before Shen Ye:

"This historical event has now concluded."

"In this event, you led everything and preserved your life at the final moment."

"For your remarkable performance, the Dharma Realm grants you a new entry:"

"Mastermind."

"The primordial entry, ’Dragon Slayer,’ and its hidden entry remain undisclosed secrets."