Another World: The Failed Magician

Lu Xuan looked at Li Mengyu's clear eyes staring at him, her expression both wanting to speak and hesitant, which was quite endearing. A slight stirring rose in Lu Xuan's heart.

Lu Xuan looked at Li Mengyu and said, "Miss Li, what do you want to ask? Just ask."

After hesitating for a moment, Li Mengyu cautiously began to speak, "Um... this is my first time coming down the mountain. I thought we wouldn't be able to communicate, but it turns out everyone I met seemed to be speaking the same language, even you. So... I wanted to ask, why is that?"

Lu Xuan looked at the girl with a questioning gaze, and seeing that there was indeed an inquiring look in her eyes, he patiently explained, "Because in history, the Ancestral Dragon Empire once unified all the countries of mankind and maintained its rule for thousands of years, so now all human empires basically still use the Ancestral Dragon language."

Li Mengyu nodded in sudden realization, tilted her cute head and thought for a while before showing a slightly embarrassed expression.

Lu Xuan understood the girl's thoughts and said, "If you have any questions, please continue asking."

"Um! I'd like to ask, why is an empire that unified humanity called the Ancestral Dragon Empire?" Li Mengyu was also a bit bolder, unlike when she asked the question for the first time, when she was still a bit cautious.

Lu Xuan patiently explained to the girl in front of him who had no historical knowledge whatsoever: "Because the true rulers of the Ancestral Dragon Empire are actually the Dragon Clan."

After Lu Xuan finished speaking, Li Mengyu listened attentively.

Lu Xuan looked at Li Mengyu beside him, who was like an obedient student, looking at him with her bright eyes, expecting him to continue.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan patiently explained this part of history: "Around ten thousand years ago, the entire continent was in a state of chaos, with constant fighting between various races. Humans were always at a disadvantage during this period, constantly seeking refuge with other races. As time went on, humans discovered that although they were not naturally as strong as other races, some of them found that they could become stronger through cultivation. Gradually, as time passed, humans gained a foothold on the continent. At this time, humans established many of their own countries, but these countries were constantly fighting each other until 5000 years ago when the emergence of a new country broke this situation. A human empire supported by dragons, the Ancestral Dragon Empire, appeared out of nowhere and unified all human countries in just 1000 years. Subsequently..." A unified currency and a standardized language emerged. The Ancestral Dragon Empire ruled humanity for over 2000 years until the rise of the Demon Race, who, along with the Giants and Beastmen, launched a war that swept across the entire continent. Although the Ancestral Dragon Empire, in alliance with elves, dwarves, and other races, won the war, it diminished its former power. Coupled with the inherently greedy nature of the dragons, many humans were already dissatisfied with the millennia of exploitation, leading to numerous rebellions and uprisings. Finally, 1000 years ago, the last king of the Ancestral Dragon Empire was beheaded, marking the end of its rule over humanity. Humanity was subsequently divided into six empires and hundreds of kingdoms. However, the language of the Ancestral Dragon Empire is still used among human nations to this day, so there are essentially no communication barriers within human countries.

Li Mengyu looked as if she had just realized something and said, "You're really amazing, you know so much."