The Man's Decree

“Take me inside the cave. I have something to ask you.”

Jared had the water dragon guide him into the cave. Wanting to keep his identity discreet, Jared preferred limiting the number of individuals who knew about him. Thus, he chose to converse with the water dragon in its secluded cave.

The water dragon promptly led Jared inside. Upon reaching the cave’s end, Jared noticed another pit leading underground. The water dragon’s habitat was concealed beneath the earth, sealed off by the dragon. Consequently, Jared and the others reached the cave’s end shortly after entering.

“What are you?” the water dragon asked.

“You don’t need to know that. Answer my question truthfully. If I’m satisfied with your answer, I can give you some pointers to help you become a true dragon,” Jared stated with a contemplative expression.

The water dragon courteously responded, “Please ask. I’ll tell you everything I know.”

you become like this? Did you absorb celestial energy

absorbing the energy. Despite many years passing, I am still one step away from ascension, unable to find a way to become a true dragon,” the water dragon truthfully

rock still here?” Jared

water

to it.” Jared wanted to witness the celestial rock that facilitated the transformation

water dragon slithered into the endless pit, with Jared following closely behind. After some time, a sea of red lava came

temperature exceeded a thousand degrees. However, Jared remained unfazed, his body capable of withstanding

rock. The stone was substantial, providing a comfortable perch for the water

celestial rock!” Jared exclaimed in

isn’t much energy left within the rock now. If I don’t

tone was

the celestial energy exuded from the stone was exactly the same

to the water dragon, it was a priceless treasure for Jared.