My Dragon King System-Chapter 254: The Power Of The All-Father

Jorus gritted his teeth in annoyance. He knew immediately who had interfered.

The only being in all of Eden capable of stopping them all in one decisive moment like this was their father.

Adam’s divine power had descended upon the battlefield with absolute authority, quelling not just the assembled gods’ aggression, but also the all-consuming rage that had driven Aiden’s rampage.

That external suppression made it significantly easier for the Zero Effect Aiden had instinctively cast on himself to take hold more quickly.

The fractured persona that Myria had imposed on him began crumbling away rapidly, and within moments, the majority of Aiden’s regular personality had returned.

He blinked several times as more clarity rushed back into his mind, his red eyes widening as he took in the devastation surrounding him.

Adam’s divine power was Story Weaving.

Things written into the pages of his book became reality exactly as described. He could script entire events and dictate outcomes.

It was with this very power that the Amazons, who were originally formed from clay, had been brought to life and granted permission to live as true beings.

Before anyone could speak, move or react further, there was a brief flash of light that shone across the sky.

The brilliance carried a blinding effect that forced even the Archons to shield their eyes momentarily.

When the light faded, Adam had appeared before them all. He floated in midair with his long blonde hair drifting weightlessly around him and his golden armor gleaming.

By his side floated Umgadi and Gaia, positioned on either sides. Neither of them said anything as Adam began moving forward.

The assembled gods parted instinctively, creating a clear path as the All-Father floated directly toward Aiden’s massive dragon form.

Aiden’s body began shrinking rapidly as Adam drew closer.Scales receded. Wings folded inward and dissolved. His elongated neck shortened back to human proportions.

Within seconds, Aiden stood in his human form once more, breathing heavily as he looked up at the approaching god.

Adam stopped just a few meters away from him, hovering at eye level. His golden eyes locked onto Aiden’s red ones with an intensity that felt suffocating despite the tranquility his power had imposed on the battlefield.

When Adam finally spoke, his voice was calm but you could hear the fury he was trying to contain behind each tonr.

"Dragon Vessel," he began. "I have invited you into my home as my guest, despite the fact that you killed two of my people."

He paused, letting that statement settle before continuing.

"And while you are here, you have dishonored my invitation, brought harm to my people, and laid waste to portions of my city."

His gaze didn’t waver for even a moment.

"Honestly," Adam said, with his tone growing colder, "I should retaliate right back at you where you stand."

Orion immediately floated closer, positioning himself between Aiden and his father.

His expression was filled with guilt and regret as he bowed his head respectfully.

"Father," Orion said quickly, "I am to blame for all that has happened here. Had I not challenged the Dragon Vessel myself, it may never have come to this."

It’s not that Orion was trying to defend Aiden, no. But he was also taking responsibility. It was one of the few good things about Orion.

Adam turned his head slowly toward Orion.

The grim look on the All-Father’s face made even him hesitate mid-sentence.

"Orion," Adam said quietly. "Step aside."

Orion opened his mouth as if to argue further, but the expression on Adam’s face left no room for debate.

After a moment’s hesitation, Orion bowed his head again and floated backward, rejoining Thera with a deeply troubled expression.

Aiden’s mind raced.

He knew what had happened to him wasn’t natural. Something, or someone, had messed with his mind and twisted his emotions into that all-consuming rage.

But how was he supposed to explain that right now?

How could he possibly make Adam understand that he hadn’t been in control of himself without sounding like he was making silly excuses?

Perhaps he would have to address that later. But now that Adam was directly in front of him, this might be his only opportunity.

Aiden straightened up slightly and opened his mouth to speak.

"Chief of the Gods—"

Adam stopped him immediately.

"I did not come here to have any sort of dialogue with you," the All-Father said sharply, cutting Aiden off mid-sentence.

"You will leave my city at once."

He paused, before adding in a tone that left absolutely no room for interpretation:

"And if you choose to remain here against my will, then I promise you that you will hate the outcome."

Adam turned his head toward Thera without waiting for Aiden’s response.

"See to it that he is escorted out of here," he said.

In that moment, a voice from an unseen feminine presence spoke.

"Yes, that I can agree with..."

Adam’s eyes widened immediately.

He recognized that voice. A voice that should have been impossible to hear here, in this place, at this time.

Lilith.

A red magic circle materialized instantly in midair, and her concealment was undone, revealing both her and Asahel floating side by side in the sky above the battlefield.

Lilith’s smile was cold and mocking as she finished her sentence.

"The Dragon Vessel should leave... lest he interrupt a family reunion."

Every single god present reacted with utter shock.

Eyes widened. Mouths fell open. Some floated a few meters backward as if the mere sight of her was enough to shake their composure.

Umgadi’s constellation patterns flickered rapidly across her skin, this happened when she was alarmed.

What Adam had been avoiding had just come to pass.

Gaia narrowed her eyes toward Asahel. She should’ve known something was wrong.

Aiden reacted just as surprised too, then he clicked his tongue in frustration.

There were several questions running through his mind. How did she appear in this place? When did she even make this move? Had she been here all along? Or had she arrived?

Either way, this complicated everything.

Lilith took in the shocked stares from every god assembled below her with satisfaction on her face.

Jorus was the first to speak, with his voice trembling slightly. "Mother..." he said, looking both sad and concerned as he began floating closer toward her.

Adam’s voice cut through immediately.

"Watch yourself, Jorus."

The Fourth stopped mid-flight, with a conflicted expression as he glanced between his parents.

Lilith turned her gaze toward Adam then, and a smile spread across her face.

"Hello there, Husband," she said mockingly. "How long has it been again? Forty thousand years? Sixty? Maybe a hundred thousand?"

She paused for effect before continuing:

"You know, when you imprisoned me at the edge of the universe, you didn’t leave a way to tell time."

Adam’s expression remained stoic.

"How have you managed to come here?" he asked.

Lilith laughed. "Adam, please," she said dismissively. "Do you think I wouldn’t know several ways into my own home?"

She spread her arms wide as if embracing the city around them.

"Have you forgotten we both built this place? And dare I say... I did most of the work myself."

Her smile widened.

"My enchantments hold this place alive!"

Adam quickly replied. "I am unsure what type of help you had breaking away from your prison, but you can no longer call this place home, Lilith."

Then a faint smile appeared on his face, though it held no warmth whatsoever.

"In fact," Adam continued, "you have only just made it easier for me by showing yourself at this hour."

He paused before adding:

"And this time, I will put you away for good."

Tension filled the air at once.

The assembled gods shifted uncomfortably, unsure of what to do or how to react.

Should they move to support Adam? Should they prepare for battle?

Or should they stay back and let the All-Father handle this himself?

Asahel immediately floated closer to Lilith’s front, positioning himself directly between her and Adam as if daring the Chief of Gods to make a move.

Adam’s gaze shifted toward Asahel, and his expression darkened.

"I should have always known you’d be capable of something like this," Adam said coldly. "You who shouldn’t have existed in the first place. Now step aside, and I might consider forgiving your hand in any of this."

Asahel said nothing in response. He simply maintained his position, floating protectively in front of Lilith without moving an inch.

Lilith floated closer to Asahel then, placing one hand gently on his shoulder as she looked past him toward Adam.

"Don’t worry," she said softly to Asahel. "I’m not afraid of Adam."

Then she turned her gaze toward the rest of the assembled gods and smiled wider.

"In fact," Lilith said mockingly, "the only ones I see who are scared... are all of you."