Chapter 409: The Mainstay: The Human Race Needs a Human Emperor

Li Xueru sent Wu Lingdong and Yang Qin directly to Shenlong City.

Not all people have the qualification to enter Hong Shen Courtyard.

Hong Jishi threw the Dragon King's corpse of the Dragon Race onto the ground, "Lao Li, see if there's anything useful."

Although the Dragon King of the Dragon Race has already fallen, it still radiates a huge oppressive aura.

Among the Human Race, it is equivalent to a Divine-level Strongman, with very strong combat power, and can easily defeat Jiang Chen.

However, Hong Jishi's power is even greater, and the result is that it was brutally killed by Hong Jishi.

Li Xueru emitted a beam of light onto the Dragon King's corpse, closed their eyes to feel it for a moment, then said, "This lowest-grade Dragon King corpse is of no use to me; you can give it to Lao Tai, perhaps he can make use of it."

The Dragon King corpse and the Demon King corpse are both raw materials for Mythic-level Equipment.

Hong Jishi had long known it would be like this, so he put away the Dragon King corpse and said, "Now let's look at this."

He then took out a piece of Dragon Crystal.

Li Xueru toyed with the Dragon Crystal in hand, "The Demon King's heart core and the Dragon King's Dragon Crystal are materials for making Mythological Class ornaments. Unfortunately, they're still a bit lacking."

Unlike the Human Race's tiered Divine Level divisions, the Dragon Race's Dragon Kings are divided into low, middle, and high three grades.

Low-grade Dragon Kings correspond to Human Race Level 90 to 92.

And the Dragon King killed by Hong Jishi was the weakest among the low-grade Dragon Kings.

For Li Xueru, the energy within the Dragon Crystal is not very strong, making them somewhat disdainful.

Although Dragon Crystal can be used to craft Mythological Class ornaments, it is only one of the main materials.

It still requires a large amount of auxiliary materials, which are equally precious.

For such a low-grade Dragon Crystal, wasting a huge amount of Rare auxiliary materials, Li Xueru feels it's somewhat not worth it.

Jiang Chen looked at the Dragon Crystal, and no matter how he looked, it seemed strange.

Like, it's too similar.

Jiang Chen said, "Teacher, could you let me see the Dragon Crystal?"

Li Xueru directly tossed the Dragon Crystal to Jiang Chen, as if throwing trash.

To others, the Dragon Crystal is considered a priceless treasure, but in Li Xueru's eyes it's just nothing special.

After receiving the Dragon Crystal, Jiang Chen summoned the Creation Staff.

On the Creation Staff, the damaged Life Core was sparkling.

The surface of the damaged Life Core appeared slightly illusory, its shell flickering in and out.

Occasionally some life divine power leaked out.

The two indeed have no real difference.

Hong Jishi curiously said, "Indeed, they're very similar."

Li Xueru said, "It seems the Life Core and the Dragon Crystal should have some connection."

Jiang Chen felt something stir within, and made the Dragon Crystal contact the Life Core.

At the moment of contact, the Life Core's light flared intensely, and the Dragon Crystal exploded with a bang.

The shattered Dragon Crystal left no trace, all of it was absorbed by the Life Core.

After absorbing the Dragon Crystal, the Life Core seemed to recover a bit.

As the owner of the Creation Staff, Jiang Chen could clearly feel that the Life Core was slightly more complete than before.

If the previous damage rate reached 80%, now it's roughly around 75%.

Li Xueru's eyes faintly glowed, and after pondering said slowly, "It seems the Life Core is made from Dragon Crystal, and it's not ordinary Dragon Crystal."

Hong Jishi said, "Could it be the Dragon Crystal of a high-grade Dragon King?"

Li Xueru was not sure, "It could be, but it might also be Long Huang's Dragon Crystal."

Sss...

"Impossible," Hong Jishi was shocked, thinking Li Xueru's words were a bit exaggerated.

Long Huang's status is equivalent to a Super God-level Strongman of the Human Race.

As far as he knows, there is no Long Huang in the Dragon Race at all.

Just as there is no Super God-level Strongman among the Human Race; the strongest is only a Half-step Super God.

Li Xueru said, "Just because there is no Long Huang now doesn't mean there wasn't one before."

He recalled, "I once saw a corpse in the Deep Space of the Ancient Battlefield; it was a Dragon Race corpse. After countless years, the corpse remained undamaged, still immensely powerful."

"Wait..." Hong Jishi suddenly interrupted Li Xueru.

Hong Jishi said, "I can understand your point about a Dragon Race corpse lasting unchanged for countless years; even a high-grade Dragon King's corpse can remain intact for centuries."

"But you said 'still immensely powerful'—what nonsense is that?"

Li Xueru glared at Hong Jishi, "Interrupting someone is very impolite."

Hong Jishi chuckled, "You keep talking, I'll stay silent."

Li Xueru said, "At that time I had just become Divine Level, and on my first entry into Deep Space, I encountered that creature."

"It was clearly dead, clearly a corpse, yet it still moved and attacked."

"I was almost killed by it; it was only after great difficulty that I escaped."

"And moreover, it was unlike ordinary Dragon Race, seeming to have begun a retrograde reversion."

Li Xueru recounted the events of that year once more.

Li Xueru has faced many life-and-death crises in this life; that one was definitely the most dangerous, and the memory remains fresh.

Jiang Chen listened and felt a chill down his spine.

A corpse that has been dead for centuries can still be this powerful.

Hong Jishi said, "I've gone to Deep Space many times, yet never encountered such a creature."

Li Xueru chuckles, "You're lucky."

The words shut Hong Jishi's mouth.

Li Xueru continues, "Later I judged that the corpse was very likely that of Long Huang; even if it isn't Long Huang, it's at least a Half-step Long Huang. That's equivalent to our Half-step Super God, a level‑99 existence."

Jiang Chen did not doubt what Li Xueru said.

Li Xueru is well‑read and knows a lot; his judgment is very likely correct.

Jiang Chen says, "If the Life Core is truly made of Dragon Crystals, and I can obtain enough Dragon Crystals, can I then repair the Life Core?"

Li Xueru nods, "From the Life Core's recent behavior, there's indeed a high probability that's the case."

Hong Jishi laughs nearby, "You kid aren't planning to storm the Dragon Realm and slaughter the Dragon King, are you?"

Only the Dragon King possesses Dragon Crystals; to get one Dragon Crystal, you must slay a Dragon King.

The thought flashed briefly, then he snuffed it out at once.

Jiang Chen also thought the idea was far‑fetched.

Li Xueru shakes his head, "Actually there's another place where you can get a large amount of Dragon Crystals."

"Hmm?"

The two looked at Li Xueru simultaneously.

Li Xueru continues, "It's in the Deep Space of the Ancient Battlefield, the spot where I once encountered that corpse‑giant dragon. While being chased by it, I saw a cemetery."

"A Dragon Race cemetery, where not only countless dragon corpses are buried, but also heaps of Dragon Crystals."

Hong Jishi clicks, "That's like saying nothing. How could Xiao Chen possibly get to the Deep Space now?"

"Even if he went, with that corpse‑giant dragon there, would you send Xiao Chen to his death?"

Li Xueru says, "I merely mentioned that such a place exists."

Jiang Chen understands Li Xueru's meaning, "Thank you, teacher."

If given a chance, he would definitely go take a look.

Hong Jishi says, "Now both the Dragon Race and the Abyss Demon have their eyes on you; you must be careful in future actions."

"Even within the Empire, you can't be careless; these guys have plenty of treacherous tactics."

Jiang Chen understands the reasoning, "I'll be careful."

Li Xueru says lightly, "In a few more days, we'll clean out those rats, and there should be peace for a while."

Jiang Chen asks, "Is there no way to eradicate them completely?"

Hong Jishi shakes his head, "It's not as simple as you think; within the Empire it's manageable, but other countries are harder."

"If a real conflict starts, a civil war among the Human Race is highly likely. Then both the Abyss Demon and the Dragon Race would kick them when they're down."

That's the logic; Jiang Chen thought about it and understood.

The Human Race isn't just a single Shenlong Empire; the internal forces of humanity are interwoven and extremely complex.

If a great war really breaks out, there might indeed be internal chaos.

Li Xueru says gravely, "The Human Race needs a supreme being, one whose word is law and no one dares to oppose."

Jiang Chen instinctively asks, "Is that person not suitable?"

Li Xueru says, "Half-step Super God isn't enough; perhaps when he truly reaches Divine Level, he can do it."

"True Divine Level!"

Returning to Shenlong University, Jiang Chen's ears still echoed Li Xueru's final words.

The Human Race needs a true Divine Level, a ruler whose word is law.

Only then can the Human Race be truly stabilized and the internal troubles completely resolved.

"Jiang junior."

A crisp voice reached his ears......