Mythology Management System

Wei Zheng, who was fighting the Black Dragon, was also taken aback when he saw Fu Jiu approaching, and was somewhat puzzled.

Holding the guillotine to deflect the black dragon's attack, Wei Zheng asked in confusion, "Brother Fu Jiu, what are you doing?"

Fu Jiu chuckled softly: "Sect Master Wei, wasn't this something we discussed beforehand? I'll be the one to fend off the Black Dragon's final counterattack."

Wei Zheng was stunned for a moment before he realized that he had indeed mentioned this condition before. At that time, he thought that even with the help of Fu Jiu and others, the battle with the Black Dragon would still be a tough one.

Unexpectedly, he underestimated the three men's planning abilities. The entire plan proceeded exceptionally smoothly, not only exhausting the Black Dragon's strength but also creating an excellent opportunity for him to launch a sneak attack, allowing him to severely injure the Black Dragon in one fell swoop.

Wei Zheng's eyes were complicated. Fu Jiu and the other two had done enough. No one would say anything if he took over the rest.

But Fu Jiu still chose to keep his promise, which surprised Wei Zheng and made him very curious. How could someone as honest as him have survived until now?

Keeping promises is certainly a virtue, but very few people can actually do it, especially when it comes to risking their lives.

Black Dragon was sent flying by Wei Zheng, kneeling on the ground and panting heavily, which gave Fu Jiu and Wei Zheng some time to talk.

"Brother Fu Jiu, leave the rest to me. Your strength..."

Wei Zheng didn't continue speaking. The hidden meaning in his words was self-evident. It wasn't that he was contemptuous of Fu Jiu, but rather that in his eyes, Fu Jiu had already suffered serious injuries in his battle with the Black Dragon.

In addition, his own strength is only at the third level, so he can't be of much help if he comes, and may even get himself into trouble.

Fu Jiu shook his head: "Sect Master Wei, let me handle the Black Dragon. We made an agreement before."

“But…” Wei Zheng hesitated.

If Fu Jiu had said he would take on the Black Dragon's counterattack in his place before the plan was made, he would have been overjoyed.

But now that he has witnessed firsthand how much Fu Jiu and the others have done, and even their "naive" desire to keep their initial agreement, Wei Zheng is conflicted.

He knew all too well how precious honest people were in this world. When he first established the Dragon Slayer Pavilion, he was also filled with passion, wanting to carve out a bright future for himself in this chaotic era.

Unfortunately, reality is reality; it is both a paradise for fulfilling human desires and the greatest graveyard for burying their dreams.

He tried his best, but in the end he had no choice but to compromise. This was the reality he faced!

If Fu Jiu wanted to harm him, Wei Zheng could have easily drawn his sword and cut him in two without hesitation, but now...

Black Dragon had already stood up, his two blood-red eyes fixed on the two people in front of him, finally locking onto Wei Zheng.

"Roar--"

"I'll kill you!! I'll kill you!!"

The black dragon charged forward angrily, eager to fight Wei Zheng again.

Wei Zheng didn't have time to talk to Fu Jiu anymore. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Fu Jiu, I appreciate your kindness, but this black dragon is not something you can handle. If you really have this intention, you can stay on the sidelines and support me."

Fu Jiu smiled, not expecting Wei Zheng to have some sense of loyalty. However, Wei Zheng had misunderstood this time; he truly had a reason to kill the Black Dragon.

As for how to attract the Black Dragon's attention, Fu Jiu already had an idea.

Wei Zheng, who was fighting the Black Dragon, felt somewhat helpless when he saw that Fu Jiu had not left.

Everyone says that Wei Zheng was loyal and valued his brothers, but is that really the case?

These people only saw his surface. In the underworld, who isn't ruthless?

It's true that you should be loyal to your brothers, but that's only true when you're with your own brothers. When you meet outsiders, they should just stay away from you.

As for whether Fu Jiu truly intends to keep his promise, there's no doubt about that. Otherwise, why would he come to fight the Black Dragon to the death? Was he tired of living?

The black dragon resumed its fight with Wei Zheng. Fu Jiu shrugged. Perhaps this wasn't such a bad thing after all.

He secretly consumed a few Qi and Blood Fruits, and the abundant Qi and Blood quickly repaired his body, which had become exhausted after the battle.

He cleared his throat to calm his agitated state of mind, and then uttered a sarcastic remark.

"What black dragon? It's just a cowardly insect."

A soft voice drifted across the entire venue, startling not only Wei Zheng but also Heilong, who turned his gaze toward Fu Jiu with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

It was probably an instinctive reaction, Fu Jiu thought. The Black Dragon's rationality was just dormant, not completely gone. It wasn't surprising that it would react when it heard others insulting it.

"Your enemy shouldn't be Wei Zheng. Seeing Wei Zheng as your biggest rival is just to cover up your fear. Am I right, Black Dragon?" Fu Jiu's words were full of sarcasm, as if he had seen something extremely disgusting.

"Are you afraid? Are you terrified? Can such a powerful black dragon feel fear?"

"Shut up!" A sliver of clarity finally returned to the black dragon's eyes, only to be instantly filled with rage again, as if a deep-seated pain had been touched.

"What exactly are you afraid of? The Heavenly Emperor?" Fu Jiu curled his lip.

"You're so cowardly, so cowardly that you can't even muster up hatred, so you can only transfer that hatred to others. Isn't that pathetic?"

"Shut up! Shut up!" Black Dragon's eyes were icy cold. He used his Dragon Horn Sword to block Wei Zheng's Dragon Slayer Guillotine and charged towards Fu Jiu without hesitation.

Wei Zheng was still confused and couldn't understand why the black dragon had abandoned him and run away after Fu Jiu only said a few words. Was his verbal magic really that amazing?

Without a second thought, Wei Zheng stopped the black dragon. Although he didn't know the black dragon's purpose, stopping it was the right thing to do. The more the enemy wanted something, the less he should let him succeed.

"Get out of my way!" the black dragon roared.

He doesn't have time to deal with Wei Zheng right now. The long-hidden truth is about to be revealed by Fu Jiu. How can Hei Long have the mind to fight Wei Zheng?

"It's true."

Seeing the black dragon's unusual reaction, Fu Jiu became even more certain of his hypothesis.

In his previous life, the Black Dragon was the Dragon King. He was beheaded by order of the Heavenly Emperor because the timing of the rain was slightly off. Although Wei Zheng was the one who carried out the execution, he could only be considered an executioner at most.

There's a reason for every wrong, and a reason for every debt. Instead of seeking revenge on the real culprit, why do you keep targeting the executioner? What kind of logic is that?

Therefore, the Dragon King's real enemy should be the Heavenly Emperor; Wei Zheng was just a scapegoat.

As One-Eyed just mentioned, Black Dragon once challenged the Celestial Emperor Haotian, and the result was undoubtedly a crushing defeat.

In his previous life, Fu Jiu had also fought against the Immortal Emperor Haotian. Even he, at the sixth level, was defeated by Haotian, let alone the Black Dragon, whose strength was only at the fourth level.

It's estimated that he suffered such a crushing defeat that he was so devastated that he questioned his existence and never had the thought of avenging himself against the Heavenly Emperor again. Therefore, he transferred his hatred to Wei Zheng. At least if he considered Wei Zheng as his opponent, there was still hope for revenge. But if he considered the Heavenly Emperor as his opponent, that would be ridiculous. He probably would never have the chance to take revenge in his lifetime.

This also explains the various strange behaviors of the Black Dragon before. Poor Wei Zheng was a scapegoat from beginning to end, which was quite unlucky.

Wei Zheng, who was fighting the black dragon, suddenly trembled, as if he had lost something important.

Heilong and Wei Zheng have been fighting for over a decade, and their relationship has long since developed beyond friendship. When the truth is revealed, Wei Zheng's expression will surely be quite interesting when he discovers that his old rival still harbors feelings for someone else.

It's like being married to a man for over ten years, only to suddenly discover one day that you're the other woman. I doubt anyone could accept that outcome.