The more you believe me, the more real it becomes.

Chapter 198 Going down the well
After glancing at the leaden clouds that remained suspended in the air, Du Yuan knew that the rain was just one step away from falling.

As for how to replenish that last bit of breath it's missing.
Without saying a word, Du Yuan looked at the copper chain she was holding, and then looked down the chain towards the well.

The lower the copper chain went, the heavier and more sluggish it became. Not only was the chain almost entirely covered in verdigris, but it also seemed to be coated with a thick layer of moisture.

Taking a deep breath, Du Yuan grabbed the copper chain, which was clearly about to hit the bottom, and pulled it upwards sharply, saying:

"This humble Taoist priest, Du Yuan, requests that the Dragon King come up for a chat!"

In an instant, the dragon's roar shook the heavens.

Countless water vapors also burst out of the well and headed straight for the sky.

It seems that the heavy rain that the southwest has been waiting for for three long years is about to fall.

But as the dragon's roar subsided, the water vapor that had soared into the sky stopped halfway and dissipated with a sigh.

Ultimately, the life-saving downpour failed to arrive.

Looking at the copper chain in his hand that he could no longer pull, and the water vapor that had stopped halfway.

Du Yuan frowned slightly as she looked at the well opening.

Before anyone could speak, a voice came from the deep well:
"Why can't it be you, sir, who comes down to see me?"

The sound was lingering and profound.

Even without seeing who spoke, one could tell from the deep, resonant voice that it must be a colossal being!
Before she finished speaking, the copper chain in Du Yuan's hand suddenly sank down an inch, as if a giant creature in a well was impatiently stirring its body.

"With your cultivation and merits, surely you wouldn't be afraid to fall into my well, would you?"

"Why not?"

Du Yuan simply smiled at this, then loosened the copper chain, causing it to plummet downwards.

As for Du Yuan herself, she stood at the well opening as the copper chain crashed down.

When the copper chains fell off, he followed them.

The fall was not as cold, slippery, and suffocating as one might imagine.

As the copper chain slumped to its end and suddenly taut, Du Yuan passed through an invisible, slightly cool film of water.

The sunlight that had streamed through the wellhead had vanished without a trace, replaced by a vast, deep, and ever-flowing aura of ethereal blue.

The feeling of falling into nothingness beneath my feet was no longer there.

Looking down, Du Yuan saw that she was standing firmly on a smooth, mirror-like surface of water. This water was as clear as glass, and what was most striking was not only its immeasurable depth, but also the dark, surging currents beneath it.

All I could hear was the deafening roar of the surging water.

After turning her gaze away from this strange scene, Du Yuan looked up and around.

"I have arrived, so why have you not yet shown yourself?"

The size of this place is beyond imagination.

Apart from the deep blue sky above, everything in front, behind, to the left, to the right, and underfoot is an endless expanse of space.

As Du Yuan's voice rang out, the Dragon King in the well, who had been imprisoned here by the bronze chains, also appeared.

The dark torrent beneath their feet surged ever more violently, and the long bronze chain hanging beside Du Yuan jingled loudly.

Finally, a black dragon emerged from the dark torrent.

It's large, but not as huge as I imagined.

Admittedly, compared to Du Yuan, the black dragon's head alone was the size of a house, but compared to the vastness of the surrounding area, the dragon's majesty seemed insignificant.

The copper chain hanging from the wellhead was firmly locked to the black dragon's left claw, clanging loudly with the dragon's movements.

The black dragon's golden vertical pupils, which stood out starkly against the dark torrent beneath its feet, were now scrutinizing the Taoist before it with utmost seriousness.

Du Yuan chuckled softly, then stood with her hands behind her back, remaining silent as he examined her.

After a long silence, the black dragon finally spoke:
“Strange, strange, strange. Although I have never set foot in the Thirty-Six Heavens, a Taoist with your cultivation should not be unknown.”

“But ironically, I have absolutely no idea what your background is. As for the name ‘Du Yuan’,” the black dragon chuckled in a low voice, “I’ve never even heard of it.”

The higher one's cultivation level, the fewer people there are. Therefore, when a highly skilled person appears in the world, their identity and origins can often be discerned at a glance.

But this Taoist priest was an exception. Black Dragon looked him over from left to right, but couldn't discern a single clue.

However, it did not delve into it further. The world is vast, and the sudden appearance of a great cultivator with no past is not considered an earth-shattering event.

It's not like a figure from the Three Teachings suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Moreover, this Taoist priest is a disciple of deities from the three religions (Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism). Therefore, it's even less surprising!
Since the beginning of time, the three religions have been the most revered!
Faced with the three strange words from the black dragon.

Du Yuan remained standing with her hands behind her back, her expression unchanged.

This is the time to see just how well you can put on an act!
What can hold the most weight?
That was definitely not a long speech! This black dragon was clearly a ruthless character. He could use his limited knowledge to fool ordinary people who had never seen the world, or small demons and monsters who had never seen real gods. So he could just spout whatever he wanted.

But this guy is clearly no good. I remember last time at the nameless temple, he almost gave himself away.

After all, of the three major schools of thought, I've only heard of the most famous ones.

If I were to actually speak up, I fear there would be problems at every turn.

Therefore, in this situation, if you can't speak, then don't speak!
Even if they do speak, it must be something profound and mysterious.

Of course, you absolutely cannot just stand there doing nothing.

These types of characters are the best at interpreting others, so you have to leave them plenty of room for "imagination".

As long as he's led by me, I'll be successful!
What is it that allows him to 'daydream' the most right now?

That's without a doubt!
Du Yuan did not explain her origins, did not refute the authenticity of her name, and did not even react to the Black Dragon's "unheard-of" statement.

Just as the black dragon thought he was speechless or arrogantly disdainful, Du Yuan's gaze lightly swept over the heavy bronze chain locked to the black dragon's left claw, leading directly to the well. Then she looked up at the way she had come, before withdrawing her gaze, her eyes returning to their usual calm.

What does a prisoner, especially one who has been imprisoned for who knows how many years, want most?

That is freedom, of course!

Therefore, although the black dragon, who also noticed this scene, did not speak, the copper chain that was clearly ringing louder than before revealed his state of mind, which was by no means as calm as it seemed.

Du Yuan is the only person he has contacted who is likely to let him out!
After a brief silence, the black dragon spoke again:

"Years ago, I angered the gods and was imprisoned here. Many years have passed, and I have long since repented. Therefore, I would like to know if you could lend me a hand and let me out?"

As he spoke, the black dragon looked towards the well opening and said:

"I suppose you're planning to send a rain to this desolate place?"

"Heh, you are truly compassionate. However, I can assure you that, apart from me, no one else in this area can make this rain fall!"

The black dragon drew ever closer to Du Yuan, its golden pupils filled with scrutiny and a hint of hidden anticipation.

"So, what do you think, sir?"

(End of this chapter)