Chapter 4591
As the smoke and dust gradually cleared, everyone was stunned to see Bai Cheng kneeling before Kai.
Kai still wore his calm, confident smile.
In Bai Cheng’s eyes, there was a mix of fear and reverence. His fighting spirit had completely vanished as he knelt with visible respect.
The sight left all the cultivators bewildered. They exchanged confused glances, unsure of what had just transpired.
“You… are you from the true dragon clan? Or perhaps the golden dragon clan…” Bai Cheng muttered, his voice so low it was barely audible.
His heart was a storm of shock and unanswered questions.
Bai Cheng hadn’t knelt of his own free will. Instead, he was overwhelmed by the sheer power of the dragon aura Kai had just released, forcing him to submit without resistance.
Earlier, Bai Cheng had revealed his true form, planning to use the trace of dragon energy he had painstakingly cultivated to intimidate Kai.
But to his astonishment, a brilliant dragon crystal had appeared near Kai’s chest. From it burst a dragon aura thousands of times more potent than anything Bai Cheng could muster.
In that moment, Bai Cheng had even seen a majestic golden dragon coiling behind Kai, its presence so overwhelming that the dragon energy within Bai Cheng dissipated instantly in fear.
Unable to withstand the crushing pressure, Bai Cheng had fallen to his knees, utterly shaken.
“It’s not easy to reach this stage of cultivation,” Kai said, his tone now that of a wise elder. “Since you’ve managed to condense dragon energy, you’re on the verge of becoming a true dragon. Treasure this opportunity.”
Bai Cheng bowed deeply, his voice filled with conviction. “Disciple will follow your teachings.”
His fear turned to exhilaration. Kai’s words implied that he wouldn’t be killed, and the possibility of earning favor from a true dragon offered him hope. Such guidance could be invaluable in achieving his own transformation.
Captain Zhou, watching the scene unfold, frowned slightly.
He couldn’t comprehend what had just happened or why Bai Cheng, who had been so arrogant moments ago, now knelt in submission before Kai.
“Time’s up! Get back to your cells!”
A guard’s voice rang out, breaking the tension.
Hearing this, Kai turned and began walking toward the cell, showing no urgency to uncover the secrets of the ancient tree—there was plenty of time for that.
The other monks followed closely behind, and several even hurried to catch up, eager to stay near Kai.
Seeing this, the younger sister’s brother walked proudly beside Kai. After all, in the entire prison, he was the only one allowed such proximity, a fact that stirred envy among the other monks.
Bai Cheng, still on the ground, waited until Kai’s figure had completely disappeared before cautiously rising to his feet.
Back in the cell, the younger sister’s brother eagerly approached Kai, curiosity gleaming in his eyes. “Brother-in-law, what just happened? Why did Bai Cheng suddenly kneel to you?”
“Don’t call me brother-in-law. Who said I’m your brother-in-law?” Kai quickly corrected him.
“I’m not saying it randomly. You are my brother-in-law. Don’t worry, if we get out of here and my sister doesn’t follow you, I won’t acknowledge her as my sister anymore.”
He grinned and added enthusiastically, “Let me tell you, my sister is amazing! She’s beautiful, elegant, and generous. And, most importantly, she’s still a virgin!”
“You can have her, and it won’t stop you from finding other women. What man doesn’t have a few dual cultivation partners these days?”
At that moment, it was clear he was trying to solidify his connection to Kai, recognizing that Kai’s display of strength and influence meant he wasn’t an ordinary cultivator—he likely had a powerful backing.
Kai could only smile bitterly at the younger brother’s words. It seemed that his imprisonment wasn’t entirely unjust—this guy might truly have committed that crime with the female cultivator.