Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 454 - 307: More Than Hatred

The atmosphere on the beach became unusually quiet, and the big black wild dogs that were originally wandering around disappeared without a trace. The entire valley seemed to fall into a dead silence, with only the occasional sound of the wind breaking this silence. This eerie atmosphere made Luo Chen even more nervous, he knew he had to make a decision, but every choice could be a matter of life and death.

Time slowly passed under this tense atmosphere. The golden dragon didn't seem to be in any hurry to attack Luo Chen; its head was resting on the beach, basking in the sun, even snoring as if it were asleep. However, Luo Chen did not dare to relax in the slightest, deeply aware that this might very well be the golden dragon's trick to lure him into lowering his guard.

Luo Chen was extremely anxious. He wanted to seek help from the White-haired Monk, but the blood-colored longsword lay beside the body after stabbing Junior Martial Uncle, which was some distance away from him. He tried to use his Divine Sense to contact the White-haired Monk, but he couldn't succeed. Perhaps the White-haired Monk was also afraid of the golden dragon's might, not daring to reveal even his Divine Sense easily.

This was indeed a deadlock. Luo Chen knew he had to be extremely cautious, not allowing any negligence. He had always relied on caution and care to make his way in the martial world; whether within the Su Family or in the wider realm, he always advanced one step at a time, treading on thin ice. Facing this evil dragon was no exception; if he rashly left the dragon's head to retrieve the blood-colored longsword or seek help from the White-haired Monk, things would become even more uncertain and dangerous.

Luo Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He began to observe the surrounding environment, looking for possible escape routes or hiding places. At the same time, he silently prayed in his heart, hoping that the White-haired Monk could sense his predicament and lend a hand. Yet, as time passed by the minute, the surroundings remained quiet without any movement.

The golden dragon seemed to sense Luo Chen's tension and anxiety but took no action, continuing to snore as if really in a deep sleep. This silent confrontation made Luo Chen feel even more oppressed and uneasy.

Just when Luo Chen felt despair, he suddenly noticed that the golden dragon's eyes slightly opened a slit, as if spying on his movements. This discovery startled Luo Chen but also gave him an insight: the golden dragon was not completely lowering its guard, but was secretly watching him. This meant he had a chance to exploit the golden dragon's negligence and find a breakthrough.

Luo Chen quickly formulated a plan in his mind, deciding to use his speed and agility to find an opportunity to escape this dangerous place. He quietly adjusted his position, preparing to leap up and flee when the golden dragon closed its eyes again.

However, at this moment, the golden dragon suddenly opened its eyes sharply, staring intently at Luo Chen as if it had seen through his thoughts. Luo Chen's heart skipped a beat, knowing his plan was exposed, but he did not give up; instead, he kept a close eye on the golden dragon's eyes, trying to find any flaw in them.

Suddenly, various scenes of his encounters with the White-haired Monk flashed through Luo Chen's mind. Although their paths were different, they could always find a subtle balance in certain interests, the reason being the White-haired Monk's demands from him. Now, looking at the golden dragon in front of him, Luo Chen couldn't help but ponder: What desires might this dragon have?

So, Luo Chen spoke tentatively, in a lazy tone as if making small talk, "Hey, being such a big guy locked in this small pond all day, aren't you tired?"

The golden dragon snorted upon hearing this, clearly dismissing the question. However, Luo Chen keenly caught the change in the dragon's mood; its temper seemed to worsen because of it.

"You should quickly find a way to leave this place." Luo Chen sighed opportunistically, attempting to further evoke empathy from the dragon.

The golden dragon's huge teeth ground against each other, producing a piercing friction sound; it was clearly dissatisfied with its current situation: "You think I don't want to leave?"

Secretly delighted, Luo Chen knew his words had struck a chord with the dragon. He continued to probe indirectly, "Who would have thought the restrictions of Sunset Forest were so strong, capable of trapping even a dragon."

The golden dragon seemed to be reminded of a grievance, sighing heavily, "I came to find Brother Long, but ironically got pinned under this pond by those stupid restrictions."

"Who is Brother Long?" Luo Chen asked curiously, wanting to learn more about the dragon's story.

"To put it in the stupid human's words, Brother Long is my damned husband." The golden dragon gnawed with hatred, its tone filled with deep resentment.

Luo Chen's heart stirred, feeling hopeful about persuading the dragon. He continued to coax it into speaking, "You hate Brother Long?"

"Hmph, it's more than just hate!" The dragon's emotions suddenly flared, "That bastard, promised to explore the world together but left me without a care, off enjoying freedom himself. I worked so hard to find my way here, only to be trapped in this cursed pond, unable to move. Tell me, how can I not hate him?"

Listening to the dragon's grievances, Luo Chen gradually understood its desires. It was trapped here, losing not only its freedom but also the companionship of its mate. Its resentment and dissatisfaction stemmed from a longing for freedom and love.

With this understanding, Luo Chen formulated a plan. He slowly spoke, "Golden Dragon, I truly sympathize with your plight. But resentment and anger won't solve the problem. If you wish to leave this place and regain your freedom, perhaps I can help you."