Heroes' Prison

Chapter 289 - 284: Heavenly Demon Little Dragon

Huang Yi, upon hearing the hunter’s words, remained full of doubt and continued to probe, "Four or five months ago, Instakill seems to have just appeared, so there shouldn’t have been any conflict between you and him."

"He killed me once," the hunter finally said, looking at the night rain outside the temple, and said in a low voice, "At that time, I was in a place called Wind Forest Stronghold, on a quiet night. Instakill suddenly came to that stronghold, and some conflicts arose between him and Wind Forest Stronghold. Before he started killing, he looked around at the crowd, and I was in that crowd. I didn’t know him, and he didn’t know me. But I will never forget the look in his eyes at that time, standing amidst the crowd, his face illuminated by the dim light of the campfire. It was a look that swept over the crowd as if they were nothing to him, as if he was looking at a bunch of chaff. My level was higher than his, and my gear was better than his, but I still felt his gaze completely ignore me, not even pausing for a second. Later, he released a ferocious giant monkey whose aftershocks of battle shook me to death."

As he spoke, the hunter added a few logs to the fire and said with self-mockery, "There were over a hundred people who were wrongfully killed along with me. Instakill didn’t even know who I was. I was just like a nameless pawn, killed off by the aftershocks of battle, not even worthy to be considered his enemy. Do you understand this feeling of insignificance? He killed you, but you’re not even worth being his enemy, not even worth being ignored, because he doesn’t even know you. In his life, a trivial act done without thought brought you a painful price! And yet, to him, it seemed like he was just a bystander."

After hearing all this, Huang Yi suddenly understood that the person he had met was merely an ordinary onlooker from that battle back then.

It was true he didn’t know this person before him, and he had no memory of him at all. After he had released the Demon Monkey and accidentally killed many people, he didn’t recognize a single one.

Every person living in this world will more or less have an impact on others. In Dragon City, he had killed over 300,000 innocent people out of hatred for Feng Zhi, unaware how many among those 300,000 might be like this hunter, always remembering him for a casual action.

"Brother, come eat some meat! It’s been a long time since I’ve talked to anybody. Thank you for listening to my story." At that moment, the hunter took down the roasted meat that was on the fire, tore off half, and handed it to Huang Yi enthusiastically.

"Thank you! I’m not hungry," Huang Yi shook his head. He was wearing a mask now and couldn’t eat, and if he took the mask off, the hunter would recognize him. So he had to refuse. He looked at the hunter and continued asking, "So, what happened afterward?"

The hunter took a bite of the roasted meat and continued while eating, "Afterward, Instakill just left, and we ultimately remained strangers. That night, I truly understood a principle: in this world, no one will explain anything to the weak—killed is killed, why should he care about how I feel? What ripples can I cause? What ability do I have to take revenge? I can’t even find where he is; we are simply not characters from the same world. It’s just like in real life. Those financial tycoons, with a flick of their hand, can cause stock market turmoil, and the life savings of many people evaporate into thin air. How would they know which ordinary people have been harmed? Just like Instakill, did he ever know those people he accidentally killed?"

Huang Yi nodded and continued to ask, "So what does this have to do with you wandering the wilderness?"

"Of course it matters. To others, perhaps the path of silent endurance is enough, but I can’t accept that. I’ve sworn that one day I’ll make him realize the cost of disregarding the average man. I will stand before him and make him look me in the eye, granting me the dignity I deserve. I’m tired of being a nameless pawn, someone whose death as collateral in battle wouldn’t even warrant a second glance," the hunter said with a faint smile. "I’m of mediocre talent and come from a common race and class. If I tried to increase my strength by ordinary means, I certainly couldn’t compete with him. But The Second World offers hope for everyone’s rise, with various ways to reach the pinnacle. In the real world, I’m an outdoor adventure enthusiast. I’ve crafted a plan to travel across the continent, drawing on my strengths. My goal is to discover those ancient treasures, and once I find a great one, I’ll be One Step to Heaven. Perhaps I’ll even obtain some peerless treasure, like Dao Feng’s broken sword hilt. As long as I have such a powerful treasure too, I’ll be qualified to stand as Instakill’s rival. Before I earn his respect, I swear I’ll not return to the city. I’ll either ascend to Heaven in this wilderness or die in silence here."

"So, have you found any treasures?"

"Of course!" the hunter replied, spitting out a bone and smiling greasily, "I’ve discovered several treasures, but alas, they were all minor ones, without any exceptional items. However, I’ve already made much more progress than before. The gap between Instakill and me will only shrink, and someday I will catch up to him. Then, I will become a world-renowned figure and earn everyone’s respect." After speaking, the hunter turned to Huang Yi and said, "I believe that one day, you’ll see me on the TV news. And you can boast to your companions that you once shared a dinner with me. They’re bound to look at you with envy, making our meeting worthwhile." There was confidence in the hunter’s tone.

Huang Yi nodded, "I look forward to the day you rise, and I hope you will seek vengeance against Instakill. He will definitely respect you."

And so they talked, back and forth. A breeze blew in from outside, causing the campfire to crackle and casting their shadows in an unsteady dance. In the dilapidated temple amidst the wilderness, the two seemed like old friends who had known each other for years.

Soon, the hunter finished his roasted meat. Seeing that the wind and rain had lessened a bit, he stood up and said to Huang Yi, "Brother, I must go now. Time is of the essence; I must strive hard. While Instakill is likely resting, that’s my time to hustle. I believe that one day I will catch up with him."

"Alright, goodbye!" Huang Yi nodded, "Brother, what’s your name?"

"I am called Heavenly Demon Little Dragon. Please remember this name, for it will be the idol of millions in the future." With those words, the hunter strode into the rain and wind outside the temple, and soon disappeared from sight.

In the broken temple, only Huang Yi and the campfire remained. His gaze lingered in the direction where Heavenly Demon Little Dragon had vanished, with the flickering firelight casting a hazy outline on his face.

The next moment, Huang Yi also stood up and walked out of the temple, continuing toward the seaside.

In the dilapidated temple, only a campfire remained, burning alone amidst the stormy night.

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The night passed, and Huang Yi’s true self had spent it under the starry sky on a giant leaf, holding Xiao Chunzi in his embrace.

Meanwhile, his incarnation braved the wind and rain to make his way to the seaside. After a night of enduring the elements, the Velociraptor was utterly exhausted.

Gradually, the night rain finally ceased, and the morning sun slowly rose, casting slanted, golden rays into the forest, stunningly beautiful. The raindrops sparkled dazzlingly, the air was filled with the fragrance of earth, and the fresh air infiltrated every pore, indescribably comfortable, even the weary Velociraptor regained some vitality.

"Whoosh!" Just then, the sound of vast ocean waves came from the end of the forest ahead, bringing a gust of sea breeze that made the trees in the forest rustle and the rainwater on their leaves to drip down, falling on Huang Yi’s body.

Finally, the Velociraptor burst out of the forest, and the sky suddenly brightened, the view became completely unobstructed, and no more barriers remained!

Huang Yi looked ahead, where there was a boundless ocean. The sun rose above the sea level, turning the entire ocean surface to glistening gold. The sound of the waves surged from afar, crashing onto the beach, and then retreated.

On the beach, many turtles crawled about, their white eggs scattered like pebbles across the sand, looking breathtakingly beautiful. Red crabs scuttled sideways across, full of vitality.

Feeling the vast oceanic aura, Huang Yi took a deep breath. After a long journey, he had finally arrived at his destination!

Next, he would find a good location here to construct a harbor. That vast and limitless ocean would become the main battlefield that the port would face in the future.

The endless treasures, islands, and dangers of the ocean were all awaiting them.

Huang Yi took a break to eat breakfast and catch up on sleep before logging back into the game.

He continued to ride the Velociraptor, speeding along the coastline and gradually disappearing into the distance.

At this moment, the sunlight was brilliant, and the sea azure. A gentle breeze caressed the crystalline waves that crashed on the sandy beach, painting a magnificent seascape. The Velociraptor sped forward while carrying Huang Yi, occasionally glancing at the distant ocean, its gaze filled with curiosity as if it had never seen such a vast body of water before.

Huang Yi turned his head to look around, searching for a suitable spot to establish the harbor.

Just then, he suddenly spotted an abandoned boat on a distant beach!

This indicated that humans resided here!

Sure enough, as he traveled further, some houses gradually came into view in the distance. There were about twenty or thirty houses, likely a small fishing village. He could faintly hear some human voices coming from that direction.

The geographic location there was also excellent—it was a small bay with some boats moored inside, an ideal sheltered harbor. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to go to Starting Point (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)