"I am Yuan, and I traveled half the world just to co to the Divine Dragon Sanctuary." Yuan introduced himself.
The blue-haired man swallowed nervously. He could tell just from Yuan's scent alone that he was in the presence of a true dragon with a powerful bloodline.
"I cannot imagine the effort and ti it took you to co here, but I would like to welco you on behalf of the Divine Dragon Council." The man said.
"It wasn't too bad." Yuan smiled. "Anyway, I ca here because—"
Before Yuan could finish his sentence, the man interrupted, "The Dragon God Festival, correct?" "The what?" Yuan raised an eyebrow after hearing this unfamiliar na.
"The Dragon God Festival," he repeated before asking, "You didn't co here for the festival? Pretty much every single visitor these days are here for the festival."
"Sorry, but I ca here to visit the Divine Dragon Sanctuary because of its widespread fa," Yuan shook his head.
"Please, there's no need for you to apologize. I should be the one apologizing for making such assumptions in the first place. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask ."
"In that case, can you tell more about this Dragon God Festival?"
The man nodded.
"The Dragon God Festival is a tradition in the Divine Dragon Sanctuary that happens only once every twenty-five million years. During the festival, the participants compete against each other for the title of Dragon God Successor. Naturally, since this is related to the dragon race, only dragons are allowed to participate. However, there's so leniency. Even those with inferior or incomplete dragon blood are permitted to join."
"Every 25 million years…?" Yuan wore a dumbfounded expression on his face after hearing this information.
He then asked, "What kind of competitions occur during the festival?"
"I'm sorry, but I don't know," the blue-haired man replied, shaking his head. "The trials are decided by the Dragon God, and they change with every festival. We only learn the details of the trials when the festival is about to begin." "When does the festival begin?"
"Exactly two years from now, so very soon."
"..." Yuan was speechless.
'Since the festival takes place every 25 million years, I guess two years is nothing in their eyes…' he sighed inwardly.
"Is there anything to be gained from this festival?" Yuan asked a mont later.
"Of course! Not only will you beco the Dragon God's Successor if you win the festival, but the Dragon God will even grant you any one wish!" The man replied, his voice filled with excitent.
"Any wish…?" Yuan repeated as he mused to himself.
The man nodded, "That's right. The Dragon God is one of the most powerful beings in the Primal Expanse. He can fulfill almost any wish."
'I must be fated to participate in this festival…' Yuan sighed inwardly.
If he won the festival, he could wish for the Sacred Chalice of Purification.
"Can I participate in the festival?" he asked a mont later.
"Of course. As long as you are related to the dragon race, you can sign up for the festival."
"Are there any other requirents? For example, do I have to be affiliated with the Divine Dragon Sanctuary?"
"No, the festival is open to everyone as long as they et the requirents."
"That's great. Where do I sign up?"
The man pointed to the Dragon Ascending Mountain and said, "Do you see that tower? You can sign up there." "Thank you very much." Yuan and Yingzi made their way to the tower shortly after.
'Now that I've decided to participate in the festival, I have to wait two years for it to begin…'
Yuan pondered what he should do in the anti while they approached the Dragon Ascending Mountain.
Soti later, Yuan and Yingzi reached Dragon Ascending Mountain, but by the ti they got there, tens of thousands of beings were already lined up.
Once they joined the queue, Yuan took a mont to inspect the towering structure ahead. The Dragon Ascending Mountain was, in reality, just an incredibly tall pillar stretching into the sky. There was an entrance at the base of the tower, but Yuan couldn't quite imagine what lay inside or what purpose it served. He tried looking inside using his divine sense, but an invisible force prevented him from peeking inside.
"Hey." Amid his thoughts, Yuan suddenly felt soone tugging at his clothes.
"Hm?"
He turned to look at Yingzi, who was staring at him.
"I want to eat the rest of my at skewers," she said.
"Alright."
Yuan pulled out a handful of at skewers and handed them to Yingzi. The rich, savory scent of the skewers imdiately filled the air, catching the attention of everyone in line and even those nearby. Heads turned, and whispers spread as the aroma quickly beca the center of attention.
"What is that sll? My mouth beca watery after a single whiff!" "It's coming from the back of the queue!"
"Look at those at on sticks in that little girl's hands! What kind of at is that?! I've never slled anything so delicious before!" soone exclaid, their voice filled with astonishnt.
The crowd murmured in agreent, their eyes fixed on the food in Yingzi's grasp.
"Hey! What the fuck are you trying to pull here?!"
An irritated voice suddenly roared, cutting through the chatter. Yuan shifted his gaze to the man standing directly in front of them in the queue. The man's expression was tense, clearly agitated by sothing, and his eyes flicked toward Yuan and Yingzi with clear frustration.
"What do you an?" Yuan calmly inquired.
"You know what I an! Why would you pull out sothing like that without considering your place and situation?! Or are you trying to start sothing on purpose?!"
"It's just food," Yuan said with a seemingly innocent expression on his face.
"Well, it's causing a commotion! Unless you share it with the rest of us, get it out of our faces!"
"What kind of logic is that? I don't see why we need to share it with you." Yuan shook his head and said, "You're the one causing a commotion here. Anyway, if it bothers you that much, feel free to take the at skewers away from her. I won't stop you."
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