Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

Under the protection of the ancient dragon Ignis, Avril formally signed a pact with it and became a true dragon knight.

At this moment, she stood atop Ignis's enormous, mountain-like head, looking down upon the entire world.

The crowd below seemed like insignificant ants, but Avril felt an unprecedented surge of power.

The wind howled in her ears, her battle robes fluttered in the gale, and the dragon's scales shimmered with an ancient radiance in the sunlight, as if coated with a layer of mysterious silver frost.

The other dragons around her also submitted to her. They circled in the sky, their huge wings stirring up a gale, and their roars were as deafening as thunder.

The oldest and most mysterious beings among the dragons now bow down before her, heralding the birth of a new dragon knight king.

Juckley stood by the Dragon Lake, gazing up at the magnificent scene in the sky. His eyes followed Avril and the dragons as they danced, his face showing a mixture of awe and envy.

His eyes widened, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "My God, this is spectacular! It's even more breathtaking than those Hollywood blockbusters!"

He unconsciously placed his hand on the ring, asking in his mind, "Little White, when do you think I'll have the chance to ride a dragon? Just imagine how majestic it would be to ride a dragon!"

The little white creature inside the ring quickly spoke with a sarcastic voice: "You? You'd better watch your mouth first! Wait until you can control your habit of not being able to move when you see delicious food before you talk!" Its voice was full of mockery.

Juckley smiled dismissively, scratching the back of his head, his gaze still lingering on the dragons soaring through the air.

"With delicious food and beautiful women before me, what more could I ask for! With food, life is simply perfect!"

He muttered to himself, then tried to find an ally, "Right, Adrian?"

However, when he turned to look at Adrian, he found him standing silently by the lake, his brows furrowed and his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Adrian's gaze was fixed on Avril in the air, his lips pressed tightly together, as if suppressing some intense emotion.

His hands clenched unconsciously, his knuckles even turning white, as if he were suppressing his inner struggles and contradictions.

Juckley noticed Adrian's unusual behavior, quietly moved closer, patted him on the shoulder, and tried to put him at ease: "Hey, don't worry, maybe you can become a dragon knight someday. You have the potential."

Adrian forced a smile, but it was full of bitterness.

“No, I never dared to dream of becoming a dragon knight,” he said softly, his gaze still fixed on Avril’s figure.

"I just hope she can be safe and happy, that's enough." His voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes were filled with endless worry.

At this moment, Ignis's enormous body slowly descended, like a mountain that blots out the sky and presses down on the earth.

Its wings, burning with ancient runes, slowly closed, and its scales shimmered with a bluish-purple radiance in the sunlight, giving it an incomparably sacred and majestic feel.

With its arrival, the surrounding air seemed to become heavy, as if even breathing became difficult.

“Child,” Ignis’s deep, ancient voice seemed to come from the depths of the earth, resonating in everyone’s heart.

"You have gained the dragons' approval. From now on, you are our companion. But remember, the true meaning of power lies not in destruction, but in protection."

"You must use this power to protect the vulnerable, to uphold justice, and to create a better future."

Avril stood before Ignis, bowing slightly, her eyes gleaming with unwavering resolve. "I understand, Ignis. I will heed your teachings."

Her voice drifted through the air, but just then, Adrian suddenly took a step forward, his clenched fist trembling slightly, his voice carrying an barely suppressed anxiety:

"Avril, have you really decided to give up revenge? Are you really willing to give up your own happiness for the sake of this world?"

Avril was stunned by Adrian's question. She turned around, looked directly at Adrian, and felt the deep emotion hidden in his eyes—an extreme concern and pain.

Adrian genuinely cared for her, and she knew that, but he didn't fully understand her inner struggles and torment.

Avril's gaze was slightly lost, yet resolute; her voice, trembling slightly, revealed a calm born of self-confrontation.

“Adrian, I… I don’t know if my choice is right, but I believe I will find my own path.”

Her voice was low and soft, yet it pierced Adrian's heart like a sharp sword.

His fist loosened, and the disappointment and pain in his eyes were so obvious for a moment, but he still couldn't bear to force her any further.

Juckley noticed the atmosphere was getting a bit heavy and quickly broke the silence by interjecting:

"Hey, can you two stop being so serious? Today is a day to celebrate! Avril just became a Dragon Knight! Shouldn't we have a good celebration?"

"Celebrate?" Avril looked at Juckley with some surprise, her eyebrows slightly raised.

"Of course we should celebrate!" Juklee shouted excitedly, waving his arms.

"What a cause for celebration! We should head to the tavern in town, order the finest wine and roast meat, and have a good time!"

Avril and Adrian exchanged a glance, a smile appearing on their lips. The previously heavy atmosphere seemed to ease considerably with Jukeley's interruption.

“Okay,” Avril finally nodded, a slight smile appearing on her face. “Then let’s go celebrate.”

The three walked side by side on the road leading to town. Juckley continued to tell all sorts of jokes and occasionally made a few comical gestures in an attempt to lighten the mood.

Although Adrian was still somewhat absent-minded, he would occasionally chuckle at Juckley's antics. Avril, on the other hand, remained silent, her gaze drifting into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

They walked all the way to a nearby town and found a lively tavern. The tavern was brightly lit, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of alcohol and roasted meat.

The bustling crowd laughed and chatted to the cheerful music, creating a festive atmosphere.

Juckley immediately jumped to a table by the window, sat down without ceremony, eagerly picked up the menu, and shouted:

"Boss, give us a table full of your best dishes! Barbecue, wine, and your signature dishes!"

Before long, a table full of delicious dishes was laid out: roast meat, roast fish, rich cheese, soft bread, and steaming stew.

Jukeli's eyes lit up, and he eagerly grabbed a piece of roast meat and stuffed it into his mouth, wolfing it down.

Avril was amused by his appearance and couldn't help but say, "Juckley, eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."

"This roast meat smells so good!" Jukele mumbled, his mouth full of food. "Enjoy life while you can, for tomorrow you may die!"

Adrian shook his head, a helpless smile playing on his lips, raised his glass, and said softly, "Come on, let's toast to Avril!"

"Cheers!" The three raised their glasses in celebration and drank the wine in one gulp.

However, just as Juklee continued to eat voraciously, he suddenly felt an itch in his nose and his cheeks began to feel hot.

He put down the food in his hand, raised his hand to touch his face, and his expression changed drastically.

"Oh dear, my face... something feels off," he muttered to himself, frowning.

Avril and Adrian also noticed his unusual behavior, seeing that Juckley's nose was growing longer, his ears were getting bigger, and even fine downy hair was starting to grow on his face. They exchanged a glance and then couldn't help but burst into laughter.

“Haha, Juckley, your face…” Avril pointed at him, laughing so hard she almost fell over.

"Is your magic to turn you into a pig?" Adrian asked with a laugh.

Jukeli rushed to the mirror in the tavern and saw his face gradually turning into a pig. He panicked and exclaimed, "Little White, I haven't turned into a pig in so long! Is this the aftereffect of my Beauty Pill still not healed?!"

Xiao Bai's voice echoed in his mind, gloatingly saying:

"You idiot, you greedy pig! You're already over 70% saturated! If you keep eating, you really will turn into a pig!"

Juckley was on the verge of tears, and could only helplessly stare at the delicious food on the table, not daring to touch his chopsticks. Avril and Adrian, on the other hand, laughed even more unrestrainedly.