Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2051 Chapter 980: Dream Dragon

Though referred to as a dragon, the creature was not entirely draconic.

While it possessed the head, eyes, mouth, whiskers, and talons of a dragon, its torso was human in shape. Clad in a navy-blue dragon robe and crowned with gold and jade dripping with jewels, the figure sat with majestic poise upon a high throne. It radiated the aura of a ruler of worlds, appearing incomparably noble and formidable.

Scanning his surroundings, Mo Hua realized he was standing within a massive, palatial hall.

The structure was immense, adorned with intricate dragon carvings and swathed in drifting mist.

Lining both sides were ranks of "aristocrats" in elegant attire, ranging from civil ministers and military commanders to high priests.

They appeared human, yet each bore signs of "Dragon Transformation"—some displayed dragon claws or scales, while others possessed long dragon whiskers.

These figures all kept their heads bowed and chests lowered, kneeling in profound reverence toward the half-dragon, half-emperor seated upon the throne.

In the entirety of the vast Dragon Hall, Mo Hua was the sole individual left standing.

At that moment, Mo Hua stood at the base of the hall, gazing upward at the "Dragon Emperor" perched high above him.

The Dragon Emperor, draped in his ceremonial dragon-patterned robes, looked down at Mo Hua and spoke with a voice full of deep, regal authority:

"Now that you stand before this emperor, why do you refuse to kneel?"

Kneel?

Was he expected to drop to his knees the very second they met?

Mo Hua’s brow furrowed in slight irritation as he snapped back, "What exactly are you? And why should I have to kneel before you?"

"Such insolence!" the Dragon Emperor roared in fury.

The shout crashed through the Dragon Hall like a thunderclap, triggering a chorus of dragon roars that shook the very foundations of the room.

The gathered ministers turned pale with terror.

However, despite the raging power of this Divine Thought and the overwhelming dragon aura, Mo Hua remained entirely composed and unshaken.

The Dragon Emperor narrowed his eyes, studying Mo Hua for a long beat before speaking slowly:

"You... are not a royal descendant of my Great Wilderness?"

Mo Hua shook his head and answered truthfully, "I am not."

"If you do not belong to the Great Wilderness royal line, how did you gain entry to this Great Wilderness Dragon Hall?" The Dragon Emperor reflected for a moment before asking coldly, "From where did you obtain the Dragon Vein? And who served as your guide?"

Mo Hua was momentarily stunned by the question, feeling a flash of confusion.

He did indeed have the Dragon Vein in his possession.

But... a guide?

Had someone actually led him here, allowing him to enter this Dragon Hall and encounter this exalted Dragon Emperor?

But who could it be?

Mo Hua knit his brows. Between the Dragon Vein, the mysterious guide, and the creation of this dream-like Dragon Hall, it could only mean...

After a moment of thought, Mo Hua looked up and questioned the Dragon Emperor, "Is this the Heritage Taoist Field of the Great Wilderness?"

"It is," the Dragon Emperor replied solemnly.

As he suspected...

Mo Hua tilted his head back and asked him directly: "Are you going to grant me the legacy of the Great Wilderness?"

A cold, imposing light flickered in the Dragon Emperor’s eyes, though he did not explode in rage.

On his signal, a dragon general clad in dragon armor stepped forward. The warrior possessed green eyes with vertical slits, bushy eyebrows, and long whiskers. He leveled a spear at Mo Hua, shouting a reprimand:

"Ignorant brat, how dare you! Lacking the Great Wilderness bloodline, you actually presume to covet the inheritance of our royal family? Where do you get such nerve?"

Mo Hua gave a cold snort. "I am speaking with your master. What right does a mere guard like you have to butt in?"

The dragon general flew into a rage instantly. "Impudent brat, you have no manners! I shall execute you for His Majesty this instant!"

After bowing to the Dragon Emperor, the general unleashed a murderous intent. Gripping his spear, he lunged from the dais, his form shifting into a dragon as the spear tip gleamed with a chilling light, thrusting straight toward Mo Hua’s face.

The spear strike was incredibly powerful.

The weapon was enveloped in the phantom of an Azure Dragon, which combined with the burly, golden-armored general to create the momentary image of a celestial deity.

Mo Hua simply sneered. He reached out a small hand and made a grabbing motion, catching the lethal spear tip firmly in his palm.

The dragon shadow on the spear flickered wildly, radiating a lethal aura.

Though Mo Hua’s hand was small and fair, it seemed to hold the power to control the heavens. He gripped the spear tip so effortlessly that the dragon general could not move it an inch, no matter how hard he struggled.

The general’s expression shifted. He pushed his Dragon Power to the limit, desperate to change his technique.

But Mo Hua had already snapped his wrist. Utilizing his massive Divine Thought power, he shattered the spear instantly, then stepped forward and delivered a swift kick.

That seemingly effortless kick packed a devastating punch.

The dragon general was sent flying like a cannonball, slamming into the wall of the Dragon Hall. With countless bones shattered, he slumped to the floor, unconscious.

With just a twist and a kick, Mo Hua had completely incapacitated the formidable dragon general.

Panic spread among the ministers in the Dragon Hall, their faces filled with dread.

They had assumed the youth was arrogant because he had some hidden backing, but they hadn't expected him to be this terrifyingly strong.

The Dragon Emperor’s elite general hadn't lasted even a single exchange.

Even the Dragon Emperor, sitting upon his throne, showed a flicker of astonishment in his eyes.

To possess such bravery and power at such a young age... if he could be brought into the emperor's service as a vassal, he would surely bring great glory to the Great Wilderness...

A look of calculation appeared in the Dragon Emperor’s eyes.

However, Mo Hua looked up and addressed him again, "If you aren't going to give me the Great Wilderness legacy, then just let me leave."

He didn't actually want to cause a scene, nor did he wish to make an enemy of the Great Wilderness royal family.

Their lineage was ancient, and with the protection of the Karma Dragon, they likely held many dangerous secrets. It was better to avoid provoking them if possible.

Since this was their first encounter, Mo Hua had no desire to escalate things further.

As for the dragon general, if he hadn't been so arrogant and attacked first, Mo Hua wouldn't have kicked him into the wall.

Even then, he had held back.

Otherwise, with his current Core Formation level Divine Thought and his pure golden Dao transformed body, a little more strength would have reduced the general to dust.

It was better for everyone to just walk away.

The Dragon Emperor stared at Mo Hua, thinking for a moment before speaking slowly, "Do you no longer wish for the legacy of my Great Wilderness?"

Mo Hua paused, then shot back, "Are you actually willing to give it to me?"

The Dragon Emperor shook his head. "To receive the Great Wilderness legacy, one must possess the blood of an orthodox royal descendant, which you lack."