Legend of Dragon Son-in-law - Chapter 2716

Chapter 2716: Chapter 2716: The Mysterious Stranger

“Puppet?”

Julius Reed asked in confusion, “Are you saying that all past kings of the Nine Provinces were also puppets?”

This news was truly shocking.

It completely overturned their beliefs.

Even Rian Harris believed that as long as one obtained the crown and entered the jade, they could learn the ultimate tomes.

It seemed no one knew this secret.

Yet now, there were still people fighting tooth and nail for this chance to die.

Some were even willing to sleep for hundreds of thousands of years just to acquire the crown and seek the secrets within it!

Now, hearing these words from a top master inside the jade, Julius Reed had no choice but to believe them!

A conspiracy!

Hundreds of thousands, even millions of years of deception!

It used to be that everyone thought becoming the King of the Nine Provinces was a great honor.

Not only could they rule the Nine Provinces, but also obtain divine power!

Even now, those awakened still pay a huge price to compete for the crown.

Even Julius Reed personally killed three emperor-level masters.

But in the end?

What did it bring?

They entered here, and their souls were extinguished by desires, their bodies possessed.

In the end, they’re fighting for a hollow title and sacrificing their lives.

Only to ultimately die and disappear.

It’s simply laughable.

“That’s right, we created the jade and the crown back then just to let them taste the flavor of power, and then come in here.”

“Once they’re in, there’s no coming out alive. Of course, there were a few exceptions. The last one who came in was a woman. She had no desires, only a killing intent.”

“We were powerless and had to watch her leave.”

“To prevent others from becoming suspicious, we had ‘Lust’ follow that woman and taught her some methods, making her believe it was real.”

“Only by constantly letting people come in did we have opportunities.”

“When we go out, we’ll disguise our actions to be like those who were dead before. Even our personalities and tempers.”

“When the time is right, or when outside forces intrude, we’ll return here, waiting for the next person to come, and that person to go out.”

Seeing Greed was dead, they confessed everything.

“I’m curious, your methods shouldn’t be just that. Just one Greed…”

Even before Julius Reed finished speaking, Greed began to slowly coalesce, appearing beside those people, kneeling as well.

“This is…”

Now, it was Julius Reed who was a bit confused.

Greed wasn’t dead?

Thinking about it, this guy wouldn’t die so easily either.

After all, this place was of their creation.

Telekinesis is strong when claimed, weak when applied.

Though Julius Reed had decent telekinesis and the support of figures like the North Palace King, winning smoothly on someone else’s turf was hard.

Since Greed wasn’t dead, why was he suddenly kneeling?

“You all are…”

Indeed, he didn’t understand.

Couldn’t figure it out!

“Once, many years ago.”

Greed spoke tremulously, “An unparalleled master came here and almost destroyed the world we created, leaving unscathed.”

“We thought he’d kill us! But unexpectedly, he let us continue our lives as they are and left a message: if anyone in the future comes here and utters the phrase, ‘Under heaven, all are the king’s land,’ we must give them something. Otherwise, that person will return and destroy us all!”

“What is it?” Julius Reed felt uneasy, fearing this was also orchestrated by that Swordsman, turning him into a mere pawn, following the arrangements of others.

Even though Julius Reed tried desperately to break free, the Swordsman was like a haunting ghost, impossible to shake off!

His plans always surfaced at just the right time and came true.

“This is it.”

Greed extended his hand, showing images before Julius Reed.

“These are our secret arts. Every real secret technique is in there. Some lucky ones wanted to learn the arts, and though they survived, they only grasped fragments. The real ultimate moves are on this.”

“But that person appeared so long ago, why do you still keep your promise?” Julius Reed swiftly memorized the visuals, questioning skeptically.

“That person can’t die. If we can live, he can live even longer!”

Greed bowed and said, “I should’ve left, but now that you wish to leave, we dare not keep you.”

“I can find you a body if you’re willing; you can all go out to assist me.”

Julius Reed looked at the people before him.

“You’re joking. We’re used to being served and can’t just become lackeys.” The few said awkwardly.

Under someone else’s roof, Julius Reed didn’t want to go too far.

Furthermore, time was the key now.

They still didn’t know if the time here matched the outside world.

If it weren’t synchronized, would his body be in jeopardy?

“Alright then, I’m leaving.”

Julius Reed recalled the images from before and turned to leave.

The door opened smoothly.

Julius Reed felt as if something was siphoning his soul out.

Soon, he returned to his body.

He had just left.

Inside the jade.

The few looked at each other.

“That person might truly be dead.”

“Even if not, we can’t miss such a good opportunity. Just now, as he tore at me, I felt that aura.”

“Regardless if he can master those ultimate arts, once achieved, we can all go out and take over his body.”

“Greed’s idea was ingenious, everyone has greed. He might not know that the seemingly clever ploy actually provides us the means to occupy his body.”

The few exchanged smiles and vanished quickly.

Meanwhile outside.

Julius Reed opened his eyes and looked at the wall.

Luckily, only half an hour had passed.

“You’re awake?” Rian Harris, who had been standing by, saw Julius Reed awake and excitedly asked, “So, did you gain anything?”

“Yes.”

Julius Reed swiftly jotted down the tomes he remembered from the first time Greed was killed.

“You are…” Rian Harris, a Martial Artist himself, immediately understood the brilliance upon seeing the tomes!

“Since we’re friends, naturally I don’t mind sharing. Let’s find a quiet place to test this. After all, if you’re stronger, my burden isn’t as heavy.”

Julius Reed stood up and stretched his muscles.

His mind was filled with the knowledge those people had displayed.

Is it reliable?

If he practices, will there be any issues?

Just then.

Crack!

The jade unexpectedly split with a crack.

“Who is Julius Reed!”

A strong wind blew!

Outside, a booming voice echoed, “Greek Dream is here, come out quickly and meet your death!”