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Chapter 194, Chapter 193: Returning Home in Wealth and Glory, Suppressed Celie; Departure, Land of Swords!

Inside the room, all was quiet except for the rustling of insects outside the window.

Gu Yuan's figure solidified silently on the chair. The difference in the flow of time between the two worlds meant that, for him in this world, it was only a moment's absence.

The moment his consciousness returned, he clenched his fist, feeling the power surging within him. Yes, the level increase was still there.

Then, he picked up the holy book on the table, and a soft halo flowed around it, allowing him to use the goddess's magic smoothly.

The double confirmation put his mind at ease.

call.

Gu Yuan exhaled a long breath, as if trying to expel all his fatigue. He placed the reforged divine sword and several pieces of otherworldly equipment aside and removed his light armor.

At this time.

"Squeak—"

The door was pushed open without warning.

Celia appeared at the door, her calm eyes fixed on Gu Yuan, as if trying to see through him inside and out.

—When did this guy arrive?

Just moments before, she had clearly sensed that the room was empty, and there was no trace of Gu Yuan around. So, how did he appear out of thin air?

Also, what's with the magic power surrounding him?

He's much stronger than when he last appeared.

It gave Celia the feeling of being forged from steel through countless trials, with both its quality and quantity undergoing a dramatic transformation.

As she pondered this, her gaze involuntarily swept across the room, finally settling on the longsword leaning against the table.

The light was dim, making it difficult to see clearly, but the outline of the sword and the subtle aura it exuded made it seem somewhat unfamiliar to her.

Gu Yuan looked up, as if he had expected her arrival: "What is it?"

Seria quickly composed herself, instinctively crossing her arms over her chest, suppressing her surging surprise and doubt beneath her usual tone: "Nothing, I just came to see if our renowned hero is prepared to be condemned by everyone."

In her eyes, Gu Yuan had only disappeared for a few days.

There is no way to defeat the Demon King in just a few days, so the only explanation is that they are afraid to fight and have to run away.

Gu Yuan simply watched her quietly, his eyes deep and unmoved.

In the past, Gu Yuan might have become anxious due to this pressure, but at this moment, the surging power within him gave him absolute confidence.

Instead of being in a hurry, when he heard the word "hero," a flash of inspiration struck him, and an idea instantly took shape.

Instead of struggling to explain, let her witness it firsthand. This is more powerful than any words and can solve her "dominance" problem once and for all.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuan suppressed what he wanted to say, a faint smile curving his lips, and suggested, "Would you like to come with me to watch the battle?"

"What?"

Celia was clearly stunned, a look of surprise flashing across her face. Even her arms, which were crossed over her chest, unconsciously loosened slightly, revealing the shock in her heart: "—Watching the match?"

This was completely different from what she had guessed.

She had anticipated Gu Yuan's explanation, silence, or even anger, but not this seemingly casual yet undeniable invitation.

"I said."

Gu Yuan stood up, stared at Celia, and repeated clearly and slowly, "I'm going to fight. By the way, to avoid any trouble later, I plan to—massacre the demon race."

"A bloodbath against the demon race?"

Celia almost burst out laughing, her eyebrows raised high.

She stared intently at Gu Yuan, trying to find even the slightest trace of a joke or bluff on his face.

Is this something a mere human being could say?

How arrogant!

The air seemed to freeze at Gu Yuan's words.

Gu Yuan didn't explain, but simply walked to her side and placed a hand lightly on her shoulder.

A cold glint flashed in Celia's eyes. This sudden contact caused the magic within her to surge out instinctively, shaking the hand away.

Just then, an indescribable pressure descended from that hand!

It's not a contest of magic, but an absolute dominance on a life level. It's the natural intimidation of the predator at the top of the food chain over those below!

The feeling was like the first time I faced an ancient ferocious beast as a child, an uncontrollable tremor emanating from the depths of my soul.

"Well?!"

Her legs buckled, her knees buckled uncontrollably, and she nearly fell. In a panic, she grabbed the doorknob to steady herself.

Celia suddenly looked up at Gu Yuan, who was standing right in front of her, her eyes filled with undisguised horror.

This isn't magic! What kind of power is this?!

Only now did she truly realize that the person in front of her had completely changed.

The refined, domineering, and suffocating aura emanating from him is something only top predators who have fought their way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, stepping over the bones of countless powerful individuals, possess!

Where has he been these past few days? What has he been through?!

Under her shocked gaze, Gu Yuan nonchalantly withdrew his hand, as if it were just an unconscious action, and calmly walked towards the door.

His movements were unhurried. He raised his hand and waved it while turning his back to Celia, who was frozen in place, and said calmly, "I plan to take action tomorrow. Therefore, barring any unforeseen circumstances, that will be your only chance to break free from control."

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"If I die in battle and you are not there—dominating the Stone Ring will become your eternal shackle."

This statement didn't sound like a threat, but rather like a declaration. Celia froze on the spot, stunned for a second.

Immediately, a huge sense of resentment welled up in my heart.

How could she possibly be willing to be controlled by this damned stone ring for the rest of her life?

She immediately realized that she had no choice but to go.

However, simply going is not enough.

The curiosity stirred deep within her also drove her to want to witness firsthand how this outrageous claim of "bloodbath against the demon race" would end.

Amidst Celia's chaotic thoughts, Gu Yuan's figure had already disappeared into the darkness at the end of the corridor.

At the same time.

Buzz—

Inside the room, the divine sword that had been quietly leaning against the table seemed to be summoned by an invisible force. It suddenly emitted a clear and melodious hum, rose into the air on its own, and then transformed into a cold stream of light that passed through the window and landed precisely in Gu Yuan's outstretched palm downstairs.

Through Hephaestus's meticulous forging, the sword has become one with his will and possesses the ability to be operated remotely.

He weighed his beloved sword in his hand, feeling the immense power it contained that was completely different from anything he had ever experienced before, and a sharp, cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Nothing was said that night. The next morning, as dawn broke and the thin morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, the sky was still slightly dark.

A robust, fully-fledged dragon with unfocused eyes, forcibly subdued, lay prostrate in the courtyard.

Gu Yuan first used magical items brought from the DanMachi world to weaken its mind, and then used magical items from the Frilian world to forcibly complete the mind control, ensuring that nothing went wrong.

With everything ready, he led the complex-looking Celia and the weary Miliad onto the dragon's back.

"Hold on tight."

The dragon raised its head and let out a suppressed roar, carrying the three of them as it soared into the sky, speeding towards the distant land of swords shrouded in dark clouds.