Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

"I was so naive... Peace is never something to be taken for granted..."

He spoke in a low voice, as if he had matured a lot in an instant.

Long Jian turned around and walked dejectedly out of Dragon City, his back view desolate and lonely.

That profound saying of Hades echoed repeatedly in his mind, and now it took on a completely new and weighty meaning:

"Only after you have endured seven layers of solitude can you become a true strongman, and our world is born from this!"

He finally began to understand the loneliness that Hades, who was determined to end all wars in his own way, carried deep in his heart—the loneliness unique to the few who held the truth and were not understood by others.

It was a resolute determination to be in darkness, yet intend to end even greater darkness.

Meanwhile, in the previously tranquil woods, the moonlight remained soft.

Qin Chuan gently placed Long Fei on the soft grass.

His palm emitted a soft yet profound dark light, and pure, powerful alien energy surged into Long Fei's body, acting like the most effective antidote, quickly neutralizing and dispelling the domineering dragon poison.

In a short while, the bruises on Long Fei's face faded. Although he was still weak, his life was no longer in danger, and his breathing became steady and strong.

Long Fei slowly opened his eyes. Although he couldn't move his body just now, he had clearly perceived everything that happened in the outside world.

He struggled to sit up, bowed deeply to Qin Chuan, his voice filled with immense gratitude and complex emotions: "Thank you, King of the Underworld, for saving my life! And thank you even more for everything you have done for my Dragon Clan! You are the 'third party' you mentioned earlier..."

Only now did he fully understand that the so-called "intervention of a third party" was actually Hades himself taking action to promote the unity of the dragon race.

Qin Chuan waved his hand and said calmly, "No need to thank me. What I said before was not entirely empty threats."

His gaze calmly fell upon Long Fei, a gaze that seemed to pierce through time and space, glimpsing the trajectory of the future:

"The second parallel universe will one day be incorporated into the underworld's ruling system. This is an inevitable trend that cannot be stopped by human power."

Upon hearing this, Long Fei showed no fear, but instead revealed a relieved smile. He glanced at his daughter, Long Ying, who had been comforted by Qin Chuan, stopped crying, and was now staring at them with wide, curious eyes, and said softly:

"If it were to be ruled by you, Lord Hades, perhaps it wouldn't be such a bad thing."

Having gone through this life-or-death ordeal and witnessed it firsthand, he now understands that this Hades is not the bloodthirsty and cruel tyrant of legend. He has his own ideals, a broad mind, and a bottom line, and he is even willing to do evil to promote the unity of other races.

Compared to endless infighting and the potential for annihilation, a ruler who can bring lasting order and peace seems more acceptable.

What's more, Hades saved his and his daughter's lives.

"As long as the conflict can be ended and true peace and stability can be achieved, what difference does it make who rules?"

Long Fei spoke calmly, having let go of many obsessions and no longer having any attachment to the position of clan leader.

Qin Chuan understood the implication in his words.

Having gone through this experience, Long Fei clearly no longer intends to return to the Dragon Clan to compete with the Sword Dragon for the position of clan leader.

His reappearance will only bring new variables and conflicts to the dragon clan, which has just barely united due to external pressure.

Moreover, he didn't really crave power and position; he only wanted to live a peaceful life with his daughter.

"Since you've decided to retire, staying in the second parallel universe will inevitably cause complications." Qin Chuan extended an invitation, his voice still calm but sincere, "Why don't you come with me to the Underworld? There, you and your daughter will find a place to settle down."

Looking at his daughter nestled beside Qin Chuan, so dependent on this "big brother" who gave her a sense of security and warmth, Long Fei's last trace of hesitation vanished.

He nodded solemnly, making a decision that would affect their lives: "In that case, we will trouble the King of the Underworld. Long Fei is willing to move to the Underworld with my daughter, Long Ying."

Qin Chuan nodded slightly.

Thus, he had achieved his goal for the Second Universe: to awaken Long Jian, to bring about an opportunity for unity among the Dragon Clan, to find a suitable candidate for his last protector, and to successfully recruit his father.

The territory and power of the underworld will expand once again in silence.

His gaze seemed to pierce through space, looking towards the direction of Dragon City. He sensed the aura of Long Jian's crumbling faith and his dejected departure, yet his heart remained unmoved.

Some growth must be experienced alone.

"Let Long Jian calm down first. There are some things he needs to figure out for himself."

Having said that, Qin Chuan didn't linger. He circulated the vast amount of alien energy within his body and, with a wave of his hand, opened up a spatial passage leading to the deep underworld.

He led Long Fei and Xiao Long Ying into it, and their figures disappeared into the second parallel universe.

The turmoil here has temporarily subsided, but an even greater upheaval in the seven parallel universes has only just begun.

The flag of the underworld will eventually be planted in every corner.

Chapter 36 The Truth of History

While Qin Chuan was arranging a new home for Long Fei and Xiao Long Ying in the Underworld, enjoying a moment of peace, on the golden sand sea of ​​the third parallel universe, the gears of fate were turning with a roaring gale.

The largest slave camp was like a desperate behemoth lying in an endless sea of ​​sand.

The scorching sun beat down relentlessly, baking the sand until it was scalding hot, and the air itself became distorted by the intense heat.

Countless ragged, emaciated whale shark slaves moved slowly among them, their eyes vacant, their backs bent under the weight of heavy labor and an even heavier fate.

The Golden Elephant warriors, wielding long whips, patrolled their territory like vultures. The crackling sound of whips slicing through the air and the muffled thuds of flesh being torn apart were the most common sounds heard on this desolate land.

However, a blue figure, with a sharp and unyielding spirit that seemed out of place in the numb atmosphere, broke through the guards like a ghost and quietly stood on the high platform in the center of the camp, a symbol of power and oppression.

He is none other than the Whale Shark King, who has been reborn and become a guardian of the underworld!

His deep gaze swept over the countless numb, sallow faces below the stage, and over the eyes that had been drained of hope by life.

A surge of grief and power welled up within him. He took a deep breath of the scorching air, and his voice, like a thunderclap that had been building up for a long time, exploded deep into the souls of every slave:

“My people! Lift your heads and look at me! Look at how we are now! We are born with the mark of slavery on our backs, generation after generation we are like livestock, driven and whipped, our dignity trampled into sand, and freedom stripped away as a luxury!”

His words were like a sharp knife, cutting open the bloody reality. All the slaves involuntarily raised their heads, looking at the high platform with a blank yet slightly trembling expression.

"I know you are afraid! Afraid of battle, afraid of death! But today, I want to tell you—"

He swung his arm sharply, pointing directly at the furious and terrified Golden Elephant Clan overseers, his voice like the roar of a wounded lion:

"Fighting might mean death! But is this our destiny, like that of our ancestors, to rot silently like a speck of dust in endless humiliation and oppression?! Is this the ending we wanted?!"

"Do not--!"

This roar seemed to have exhausted all his life force, causing the high platform to tremble slightly.

"We would rather fight! Let our blood stain this desert red! Let our lives declare to the enemy! They may take our lives, but they can never, ever take away our right to pursue freedom!"

"free!!!"

These two short but weighty words, like a gentle rain from the heavens, instantly irrigated the parched and cracked hearts of the whale shark slaves.

A spark ignited in the first pair of eyes that were lit, and then spread like wildfire!

At first, there were sporadic shouts, but then they coalesced into a thunderous roar that pierced the clouds and shook the earth!

"For freedom!"

"Follow the Whale Shark King! Break free from your shackles!"

Numbness was dispelled, despair was ignited, and transformed into a raging fighting spirit.

At this moment, they were no longer mindless slaves; they were fighters who longed to break free of their chains and were willing to burn themselves for freedom!

Thales, mingling in the crowd, witnessed this exciting and jubilant scene. His heart was filled with a turbulent mix of emotions, and he was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

In his time, in the third parallel universe 100,000 years later, the Golden Elephant Clan and the Whale Shark Clan maintained a superficial peace despite occasional friction, coexisting on Earth, and large-scale wars were a distant legend.

The historical records of the whale shark tribe clearly document the humiliating years of enslavement by the golden elephant tribe, serving as a warning to future generations to remember history and strive for self-improvement.

However, the Golden Elephant Clan has consistently denied the allegations, claiming that it was merely a malicious fabrication by the Whale Shark Clan to gain sympathy and find an excuse for their own expansion.

As a member of the Golden Elephant Clan, Tyree's upbringing instilled in him the deep belief that his race was a civilized people who valued peace, order, and benevolence, and that such atrocities as enslaving other races were absolutely impossible.

But the bloody scene before him, the whips wielded by his people, the crisscrossing bloodstains on the slaves' backs, and the mournful cry of the Whale Shark King from the depths of his soul—were like a heavy hammer, shattering his deeply ingrained cognitive fortress!

“Our ancestors…actually…committed such a crime…and later generations…have continued to distort history and obscure the truth…”

Thales felt a wave of dizziness wash over him, his legs swayed, and the foundation of his faith crumbled, the resulting dizziness and pain almost consuming him.

Just as the whale shark tribe was ignited with fighting spirit and was in high spirits, preparing to rush towards the overseer to seize weapons, dust billowed in the distance, and the golden elephant tribe's suppressing troops appeared on the horizon, their neat armor reflecting the light and the dust raised by the sand camels!

The battle erupted in an instant!

There were no warnings, only cries of hatred and liberation and the clang of clashing weapons.

Having received guidance from Qin Chuan, the Whale Shark King's strength has far surpassed its former glory.

He led the charge, like a blue whirlwind of destruction crashing into the enemy ranks. Wherever his fist struck, strange energy surged forth, causing the Golden Elephant Clan warriors to fall and their formation to fall into chaos!

Under his leadership and inspiring encouragement, the whale shark warriors, who had just gained faith, also unleashed amazing courage and strength, and actually drove the well-equipped golden elephant clan suppression force into a series of defeats!

For the first time, the light of hope shone so clearly on the faces of every whale shark warrior.

However, just as the scales of victory seemed to be tipping, another unexpected event occurred!

A deep, loud engine roar came from the horizon, and a sense of oppression descended like dark clouds.

Squads of White Tiger Clan warriors, clad in gleaming silver armor, equipped with exceptionally fine gear and exuding a fierce aura, descended like divine soldiers.

Led by an old man dressed in a simple white robe and whose face was covered with a strange metal mask, they quickly joined the battle and surrounded the whale shark king and his clan who had just gained the upper hand!

The newcomer was Elder Yuanzheng, who had come to support the allies, the Golden Elephant Clan, on the orders of the Snow Queen!

Faced with the White Tiger Clan, a fresh force far superior to the Golden Elephant Clan in terms of equipment, discipline, and individual strength, the morale of the Whale Shark King's side, which had just been boosted, was instantly dealt a heavy blow, and casualties began to increase sharply!

Although Thales did not immediately recognize Yuan Zheng because of the metal mask, his sense of justice and the shock of the historical truth made him unable to remain indifferent.

He couldn't stand by and watch these whale sharks, who had just seen a glimmer of hope, be ruthlessly crushed by an even more powerful force!

"Super Beast Armed Forces - Thunder Elephant God!"

With a roar filled with suppressed anger and determination, alien energy soared into the sky, and a colossal elephant-like beast, its body crackling with raging golden lightning, descended upon the battlefield, its heavy landing causing the earth to tremble!

Tyree, controlling the Thunder Elephant God, disregarded racial barriers and transformed his confusion and indignation into power, charging directly into the White Tiger Clan's most fortified line!

The Thunder Elephant God's ferocious impact and rampant lightning power instantly broke the stalemate on the battlefield.

The White Tiger Clan's well-trained formation was disrupted by this sudden and powerful assistance, and their offensive stalled.

Yuan Zheng, who had been observing the situation and trying to quell the conflict with his power, finally made his move.

"Alas... An eye for an eye, when will it ever end? Why commit further killings?"

He sighed softly, with a sense of pity and helplessness.

A gentle yet incredibly vast and powerful alien energy spread out. Although it did not manifest a complete nebula body, a huge and solid lightning shield nebula phantom had already appeared behind it, causing the surrounding heaven and earth energy to resonate and the laws to fluctuate.