My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 426 - 427: You’re Not from This Era?!

The disorientation caused by the shift in space-time slowly ebbed away.

As Gu Xing and Sally regained their footing, they realized they had arrived in a location that felt strangely familiar.

The atmosphere was saturated with a potent and untainted dragon energy.

Rolling mountain ranges stretched across the horizon, with shimmering jade palaces nestled among the peaks.

There was no mistaking it; this was Dragon Island, suspended high in the heavens.

However, this was not the desolate ruin of Dragon Island that Gu Xing remembered, which had been destroyed in a cataclysmic war.

The Dragon Island before them was vibrant, thriving, and filled with a sense of serenity.

"Is this truly... Dragon Island?"

A glint of astonishment flashed in Sally’s eyes as she analyzed the surrounding Time Law.

"But the timeline... it appears we have traveled back ten thousand years into the past."

Gu Xing gave a slight nod, his perceptions even more acute than hers.

Even though the geography was the same Dragon Island he knew, the density of spiritual energy in this era far surpassed that of the future.

Furthermore, the world was devoid of the oppressive sensation of demonic qi corruption that plagued later generations.

Since they had landed on Dragon Island, Gu Xing resolved to seek out the Dragon Emperor first.

As the sovereign of the Dragon Race, finding him would be the most efficient path.

It would make gathering intelligence on this era or searching for the Divine Pattern of the Time Spirit Race significantly easier.

Suddenly:

A high-pitched, childish voice, tinged with both curiosity and suspicion, echoed from behind a massive boulder nearby:

"Hey! Who are you? How did you sneak onto Dragon Island?!"

Gu Xing and Sally turned their attention toward the sound.

They spotted a young girl, perhaps seven or eight years old, who looked as delicate as a porcelain doll.

She was peeking out cautiously from behind the large stone.

Dressed in an intricately designed, miniature palace gown, her bright golden hair shimmered like sunlight and was tied into two charming buns.

Most striking of all were the pair of small, translucent dragon horns on her forehead, resembling polished white jade.

A similarly dainty golden dragon tail flicked restlessly behind her.

The little girl widened her pure golden eyes, intently studying Gu Xing and Sally, focusing particularly on their heads and backs.

"How strange... you don't have horns on your heads, and you don't have tails... you aren't part of the Dragon Race?"

"Then how did you manage to get in here?"

Despite her youth, the innate majesty of a dragon princess was already beginning to show.

She placed her tiny hands on her hips, doing her best to project the image of a stern adult.

"This is the Forbidden Land of the Dragon Race, and outsiders are strictly forbidden! Tell me at once, how did you slip past the other dragons to reach this place?!"

Gu Xing was momentarily stunned as he looked at the familiar small figure before him.

This was unmistakably Long Qingyan during her childhood!

Yet, she was a far cry from the cold and formidable powerhouse she would become in the future.

Right now, her eyes were filled with an innocent purity, untouched by the hardships of the world.

When she saw that Gu Xing remained silent and only stared at her with a complex expression, Xiao Qingyan grew annoyed.

She felt she was being dismissed.

Puffing out her cheeks in frustration, she let out a small squeak:

"Ignoring me? Then you must be a villain! Take this!"

Before the words had fully left her mouth, her small frame blurred into a streak of golden light, lunging toward Gu Xing with the speed of a lightning bolt!

Even as a child, her lineage as a member of the Dragon Race was undeniable.

She already possessed the strength of the Monarch Level!

Consequently, her strike packed significant power, trailing a sharp sonic boom in its wake!

However.

Even in his current spiritual form, Gu Xing’s strength had reached the Totem Level.

His control over his power and his grasp of the Law were light-years beyond the reach of the young Long Qingyan.

Confronted by this aggressive charge, Gu Xing didn't even bother to dodge.

He simply lifted his hand, extended an index finger, and delivered a gentle flick to the little girl’s forehead.

"Thunk!"

A sharp, clear sound rang out.

"Ouch!"

Xiao Qingyan’s momentum was instantly neutralized as she felt an inexplicably soft force strike her brow.

It didn't actually hurt, but it left her head spinning.

She stumbled back several paces before plopping down onto the grass, her tiny dragon horns wobbling from the impact.

Clutching her forehead, she looked up with golden eyes that were instantly brimming with tears, pouting deeply.

"You... you’re just a big bully!"

Watching the Little Dragon Maiden sitting on the ground on the verge of tears, Gu Xing found the situation rather humorous.

Who would have thought the young Long Qingyan possessed such a personality?

Still, she was the Dragon Emperor’s daughter; he couldn't actually mistreat the child.

A moment later, Gu Xing stepped forward, leaned down to meet her gaze, and spoke in a soothing tone:

"We aren't bad people. We've come to see the Dragon Emperor! Would you be willing to lead us to your father?"

Xiao Qingyan had intended to keep acting tough, but as she looked into Gu Xing’s deep, star-like eyes, she felt an inexplicable urge to be obedient.

She bit her lip, holding back her sobs, and grumbled under her breath:

"You want to see Father? Hmph... who knows if you're telling the truth..."

Nevertheless, she stood up, brushed the grass off her outfit, and stole another glance at Gu Xing.

"...Fine, follow me! But Father is extremely busy. Whether he chooses to see you or not isn't up to me."

With that, she turned around and began leading the way with her short, reluctant steps.

Sally watched the exchange from the side, her eyes wide with disbelief.

It appeared her master had a particular talent for managing little girls!

Guided by the Little Dragon Maiden, the pair wound their way through numerous palace complexes.

The members of the Dragon Race they passed looked on in surprise at the sight of their little princess accompanied by two strangers.

However, sensing the unfathomable power radiating from Gu Xing and seeing the "don't ask" expression on the princess's face, they wisely decided not to interfere.

Eventually, they arrived before the most magnificent and imposing golden palace, which pulsed with an intense dragon aura.

The massive doors stood open, offering a glimpse of a towering figure inside the hall who seemed to be reviewing documents with his back turned to them.

"Father!"

Xiao Qingyan shouted, sprinting into the room on her short legs, complaining loudly as she went.

"Father! Two weird people broke onto the island! They even... flicked me on the forehead!"

Gu Xing and Sally followed her closely into the grand hall.

Upon hearing her voice, the massive figure within the hall turned around slowly.

His face was youthful yet carried a heavy, regal authority, exerting a pressure as solid as a mountain!

This was the Dragon Emperor in his youth!

Seeing his daughter rushing toward him, a faint smile touched his stern features.

He effortlessly scooped Long Qingyan up into his arms.

Then, his eyes shifted slowly toward Gu Xing.

But when his gaze finally landed on Gu Xing, his entire body suddenly froze.

It was as if he were staring at something utterly impossible.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished and reappeared directly in front of Gu Xing.

He could sense that this individual possessed an aura that was completely out of place in this era.

After observing him intensely for a moment, the Dragon Emperor spoke in a low voice, immediately exposing Gu Xing’s greatest secret:

"You do not belong to this era, do you?"

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