The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 879 Tension Rising

Chloe was the first to react, clearly displeased by Daniel's words. She placed her hands on her hips and demanded, "What do you mean you can't protect us? Are you saying I'm holding you back?"

"Exactly!"

Daniel nodded, responding cheekily. "You are holding me back! So hurry up and leave! Don't stay here and cramp my style; it's annoying!"

"Hmph! You little brat! How dare you say I'm annoying?"

"Just go already! The more I look at you, the more annoying you become! If this water pool doesn't hold Dog back and you're still here when he gets out, things will get messy!" "Fine! I'll leave! I'll wait for you outside!"

Chloe, always the rational one, understood the stakes. She shot Daniel a glare, threatening, "Once you come out, I'm definitely going to punish you! You better be careful and not get injured! If you do, you'll have to pay for your own medical bills!"

others away, leaving Daniel and Dog as the only two humans remaining in the

showdown was

was still submerged in the water and hesitant to come out, Daniel grinned and asked, "Dog, how does it feel? Enjoying your time in

do to me? Why is it that when

was genuinely baffled and could only turn

would I know why your fire rekindles once you leave the pool? Honestly, I didn't de anything to you! If it reignites once you step out, you can only blame yourself. You see, it's

and many of those souls have become ghosts or even evil spirits. But some of those souls coalesced into vengeful energy, which has gathered right here in this pool. Now that you've fallen into their grasp, how could they possibly let you live? In

immediately drew a protective incantation

said coolly, "Finish

left his mouth,

golden light, and adhered to Dog's

the once-peaceful cave