Under One Person: Starting from the Inheritance of Gods

Chapter 446 Xia Mi's Wavering, The World of Dreams

In Rota's eyes, the bustling scene of Liyue Harbor appeared: "Not only are there all kinds of delicious food, but also lively streets, towering mountains, and a vast sea..."

"If there's a chance, I can take you to see it."

Fenrir's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed again: "But... I can't get out."

He looked back at his back, which had become one with the rock face, and said in a low voice, "My sister said I can't leave here."

Ruoduo followed his gaze and understood; he knew all too well the despair of being sealed away.

As a dragon king who also controls the power of the earth, he could sense the special connection between Fenrir and this Nibelungen, which was both a constraint and a protection.

"It's alright." Ruoduo patted his shoulder. "When you grow up, you can go wherever you want. Until then, I can come and play with you often."

"Really?" Fenrir asked in surprise.

“Of course,” Rota nodded. “I can bring you even more Teyvat delicacies to try.”

"Great!"

Fenrir cheered, causing a few pebbles to fall from the cave ceiling. Suddenly remembering something, he lowered his voice mysteriously, "Then could you please not tell my sister? She doesn't like me playing with strangers."

Ruoduo chuckled: "Alright, that's our secret."

When Xia Mi returned to Nibelungen, she keenly sensed something unusual.

The air was thick with the oppressive aura of an unfamiliar dragon, mixed with the aroma of fried food. Her golden pupils narrowed slightly as she moved through the darkness like a ghost.

"Fenrir?" she called softly, her voice echoing in the empty cave.

There was no response, only the cacophony of the television. Xia Mi's heart sank, and she quickened her pace, running deeper into the woods.

When she turned the last corner, the sight before her made her freeze in place.

Fenrir was sitting side by side with a strange dragon, a potato chip the size of a car clutched in its enormous claws, watching television with great interest.

The unfamiliar dragon king would occasionally comment on the program, while Fenrir would chuckle like an innocent child.

Xia Mi's blood almost congealed.

She had never seen a dragon king like this in the history of the dragon race. His scales were like ancient rocks, and he exuded a heavy yet gentle aura. Moreover, he held the power over the earth just like her.

The other Dragon Kings?

No, not at all!
Are they the next generation of their lineage?
It's impossible; what next generation could reach the same level as them?
Why did he deliberately approach Fenrir? It's hard for Xia Mi not to suspect his motives. Did he want to devour them and usurp their power and strength?

"What are you doing?" Xia Mi's icy voice boomed through the cave.

Fenrir shuddered, the potato chips clattering to the floor. He slowly turned his head, his enormous dragon eyes filled with guilt: "Sister...sister."

Roda Naga calmly rose and nodded slightly to Xia Mi: "Hello, Jormungandr. I am Roda Naga, from Teyvat."

Xia Mi looked at the Dragon King Ruoduo warily, then her gaze swept back and forth between Ruoduo and the potato chip wrappers scattered on the ground, finally settling on Fenrir: "What did I tell you?"

Fenrir lowered his head, his paws scratching nervously on the ground: "Don't talk to strangers, don't eat anything given to you by strangers..."

"So what are you doing now?" Xia Mi's voice grew even colder.

"But Ruoda is not a bad person!"

Fenrir suddenly looked up, mustered his courage, and retorted, "He fixed the TV and played games with me! He even said he'd take me to Teyvat for some delicious food!"

Roda tried to pull Fenrir back, signaling him not to get agitated.

“Stay away from him!”

Xia Mi's voice was like ice shattering. She instantly appeared in front of Fenrir, shielding him behind her, and then stared at Rota with an unfriendly expression.

Fenrir shuddered in fright: "Sister...Sister?"

King Ruo Tuo slowly rose to his feet, and to avoid provoking Xia Mi, he even took two steps back: "Please calm down, I mean no harm."

"Shut up!"

“I don’t care who you are,” Xia Mi interrupted him, her golden pupils narrowing into thin slits, “get out of my Nibelungen immediately.”

The air inside the cave seemed to freeze. Fenrir shifted restlessly, causing the ground to creak and groan.

Ruo Tuo gave Xia Mi a deep look.

“I just think Fenrir is lonely,” Roger replied calmly. “He should have more friends.”

"Friends?" Xia Mi seemed to have heard a joke. "What do you know? Who do you think you are?"

Her figure suddenly vanished from the spot, and the next second she appeared in front of Ruoduo, her slender palm striking Ruoduo's chest with terrifying force.

Ruoduo was prepared and took the blow head-on. The enormous impact forced him back several steps, and the ground beneath his feet cracked.

"Sister, no!" Fenrir cried out in alarm, "Roda is a good dragon!"

"Shut up!" Xia Mi snapped without turning her head, her gaze fixed on Ruo Tuo. "Tell me, what exactly is your purpose?"

Roda sighed and lowered his defenses: "I mean no harm. In fact, I am here on behalf of Teyvat to seek cooperation."

"cooperate?"

Xia Mi scoffed, "Aren't you after the power and strength we possess?"

Despite Xia Mi's questioning, the Dragon King Ruo Tuo remained calm. He slowly raised his forepaw, and a rock element crystal radiating a soft light appeared in his palm.

“Jormungandr, I understand your wariness,” Roda’s voice was deep and steady. “But please look at this first.”

Images are projected into the crystal: the bustling streets of Liyue Harbor, the magnificent landscape of the Rocky Abyss, the wondrous sight of Jade Pavilion floating in the clouds... Each scene is full of life and vitality, and is different from the world we live in now.

It was like a dream.

"This is...another world?" Xia Mi's pupils contracted slightly. Although she remained vigilant, her attention was already drawn to the scene.

Ruoduo nodded.

"Indeed, this is Teyvat, a world jointly ruled by the seven gods, but now Teyvat has been integrated into the Celestial Realm. And I was once the guardian of the Liyue Lands."

Xia Mi frowned. Although she was reluctant to believe in the existence of other worlds, Ruo Tuo was standing right there, a Dragon King of the Earth with the same authority as them and of equal status.

Xia Mi had no choice but to believe it; there seemed to be no other explanation that made sense.

Fenrir leaned closer curiously, his enormous head almost touching the screen: "Wow! That big house floating in the sky is so beautiful!" Xia Mi pulled him back abruptly, saying coldly, "So what? What does this have to do with us?"

Ruo Tuo put away the crystal, his gaze sincere: "Jun Tian Realm is establishing connections with multiple worlds, including this one, and the Heavenly Dao Venerable's gaze has inadvertently fallen upon you."

"He has traversed the river of time to understand your past and your future!"

"The Way of Heaven?!"

Xia Mi frowned in confusion. Although she usually reads some novels, most of them are female-oriented, and she only has a certain understanding of the term "Heavenly Dao".

"That's right. You can see him as an existence that is even more supreme, majestic, and virtuous than Nidhogg the Black King. He is the embodiment of all things in the world, the sovereign and father of all living beings in heaven and earth. He treats all living beings equally."

"His Majesty believes that there is still hope for the dragons in this world. After learning of your existence, I volunteered to come here, hoping to communicate and cooperate with you."

"Cooperation?" Xia Mi sneered. "Would that high and mighty Heavenly Dao truly cooperate with the Dragon Clan?"

Roda shook his head: "You misunderstand. It's not the Heavenly Path, but me, and the former Seven Rulers of Teyvat. You are not qualified to speak directly with the Heavenly Path."

"In the Celestial Realm, dragons and humans are not enemies. For example, the wind dragon Dvalin is the guardian of Mondstadt; and in Liyue, immortals and humans live in harmony."

He paused, then continued, "We understand your situation in this world... being hunted by hybrids and forced to hide in the shadows. But in the Juntian Realm, dragons can live openly and honestly."

Xia Mi's eyes flickered for a moment, but quickly returned to their icy expression: "Sweet talk. Humans in every world are equally greedy and cruel; they will all eventually betray the dragon race!"

Rota sighed softly: "Perhaps you are right, humanity does have a dark side. But in the past, in Teyvat, we witnessed countless miracles of humans and dragons working together to overcome difficulties."

"Now, it is even more peaceful and beautiful."

He once again coalesced the rock element, revealing new scenes: Dvalin and Wendy flying side by side, Roth himself drinking and chatting with Morax, Nata's fire dragon training alongside human warriors...

Fenrir watched intently, muttering to herself, "Sister, they look so happy!"

Xia Mi was silent.

These images certainly shocked her perception, but how could the hatred and distrust she had accumulated over thousands of years be easily resolved?

"Even if what you're saying is true," she finally spoke, her tone softening slightly, "what makes you think we'll be treated fairly if we go to that so-called Juntian Realm?"

Ruo Tuo smiled slightly: "I can't guarantee it. But I can take you to see for yourselves, and you can judge for yourselves."

"However, I can tell you something: you are not the first Dragon Kings to go to the Juntian Realm. Before you, the Bronze and Fire Kings, Norton and Constantine, had already entered Nata in the Juntian Realm."

"what!!!"

Xia Mi's dragon eyes suddenly contracted, golden light flickering like flames in the darkness. Her slender fingers clenched unconsciously, her knuckles turning white from the force, showing her utter shock.

At this moment, she was struggling with a mix of emotions: hesitation, disbelief, wariness, and a sliver of longing.

Xia Mi looked at Ruo Tuo and said in a low voice, "Prove it to me."

Ruoduo was prepared. He raised his forepaw, and rock element condensed into a mirror of light in his palm.

The mirror reflected the Nata volcanoes: on the shore of a crimson lava lake, Norton, like a teacher, was instructing a group of Nata warriors on forging farm tools; while young Constantine sat to the side, curiously fiddling with several glowing ores.

“This is a live view,” Roda explained. “I can even take you directly to see them.”

Xia Mi stared intently at the image in the mirror, her lips trembling slightly.

For the first time in thousands of years, she felt a crack appear in her strong defenses, but the wisdom of being the Queen of the Earth and Mountains quickly calmed her down.

“Even so,” she took a deep breath, “why should we believe you? What if this is a trap?”

Ruoduo showed an understanding expression: "Your caution is correct, how about this?"

He extended his claw, and a rock elemental mark slowly appeared: "This is the mark given by Morax, the rock god, and also the god of contracts."

“By his divine authority, you will be treated as guests during your time in the Juntian Realm and will never be forced to do anything against your will.”

Xia Mi stared at the ancient and majestic mark, her heart filled with struggle. She could feel the powerful divine force and solemn promise contained within it.

After a moment of silence, Xia Mi suddenly laughed: "Interesting. So you're planning to recruit the Dragon Kings one by one? Who's next?"

Ruoduo shook his head: "We respect the choices of every dragon king. If you are unwilling, we will never force you."

Fenrir seized the opportunity to lean closer and gently nuzzle Xia Mi with her head: "Sister, Ruoduo is really good, just like a brother. I'm willing to believe him, and I want to see the outside world."

Xia Mi pushed his big head away in disgust, but her tense expression eased slightly.

Looking into her younger brother's innocent and expectant eyes, a crack appeared in her hardened defenses.

"and……"

Fenrir added timidly, "Rod's potato chips are really delicious, and they're even bigger than the ones my sister brought back."

This childish remark suddenly eased the tense atmosphere. Ruoduo couldn't help but laugh out loud, while Xia Mi helplessly rubbed her forehead.

"You glutton." She sighed, her expression still serious as she turned to Ruoduo. "I need time to think about it."

Ruo Tuo nodded in understanding: "Of course, this is my contact information. You are welcome to contact me anytime."

He left behind a Geo Crystal Token, engraved with Liyue runes.

"in addition……"

Looking at Fenrir's bewildered eyes, Ruoduo said, "Regarding Fenrir's intellectual condition, the Great Tree King or the auspicious little grass god of Mount Sumeru might have a way to help him."

These words struck Xia Mi like a thunderbolt. She looked up abruptly: "What did you say?"

“These two deities are grass gods,” Ruo Tuo explained, “but they have unique insights into wisdom. While we can’t guarantee anything, it’s worth a try.”

For the first time, a flicker of doubt appeared in Xia Mi's eyes. For thousands of years, her greatest wish had been to give Fenrir normal intelligence.

“I’ll consider it,” she finally said, her tone no longer as hostile as before.

Ruo Tuo knew when to stop, so he nodded slightly: "I look forward to drinking and chatting with you all in the Juntian Realm."

With a fluctuation of rock element, his figure gradually disappeared from the spot, leaving only giant potato chip packages scattered on the ground, a thoughtful Xia Mi, and a reluctant Fenrir.

"Sister..." Fenrir asked softly, "Can we really go to that place called Liyue?"

Xia Mi gazed in the direction where Ruo Tuo had disappeared and said softly, "Perhaps! Let me have some peace and quiet first!"

(End of this chapter)