Chapter 19: Chapter 18 Earth dragon
As night falls, the Earth Dragon tribe in the valley is quiet and mysterious. The high priest returned to his room after a day of prayer and preparation. He lay in bed, closed his eyes, and soon fell into a dream.
In the dream, the High priest came to a misty forest filled with eerie lights and muffled sounds of incantations. His figure gradually appeared, his eyes no longer have the daytime kindness and authority, but look crazy and cunning.
"I got Ethan. I finally got him." The high priest whispered to himself, with a gleam of excitement in his eyes, "I will give him to the dragon and let him have fun." This will attract the dragon's interest and make it really join us."
Suddenly, several puppets in gorgeous costumes came out of the fog, their faces were covered by masks, and they were filled with a mysterious and strange atmosphere. The red puppet at the head clapped his hands gently and said with a smile, "Your plan is certainly interesting, High Priest, but you must not forget that Ethan is not an ordinary man." His strength and bloodline are very special."
"Of course, I know how special he is." The high priest grinned, a little crazy in his eyes, "But that's what I want." I will use his power to summon the true form of the Earth Dragon and make it available to us."
"You have to be careful." A black-clad puppet interjected, his voice low and full of warning, "I have secretly read Ethan's memories once, and he is far more powerful than we can imagine." If you don't fully control him, he may lose control."
The high priest waved his hand dismissively, "Rest assured, I have prepared the necessary measures." Tomorrow I'll give him a special potion to make him weak during the ritual. The Earth Dragon will heed our call, and Ethan will be under our control."
The puppets looked at each other, as if slightly skeptical of the high priest's confidence, but finally nodded. "I hope so," said the Red Marionette. "We are all looking forward to the arrival of the Earth Dragon, but we must make sure that nothing is wrong."
The high priest laughed wildly, his voice echoing through the dream, "The earth dragon will come, and our power will be greater than ever." And Ethan is just a pawn in our quest to get there."
As the dream faded, so did the high priest's laughter. He slept in the dark, filled with wild hopes for the future.
The morning sun shines in the valley, and the tribes of the Earth Dragon religion begin their busy day. Ethan awoke from his sleep with a vague sense of tension and anticipation. He knew today would be a turning point in his life.
The high priest came to Ethan's room with a pale blue potion in his hand and said with a smile, "Ethan, in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremony, you need to take this potion first." It helps you communicate better with the earth dragon."
Though Ethan had some doubts, he took the potion and drank it down. The potion tasted bitter, but it soon took effect in his body. He felt a pang of weakness, and his limbs became heavy, as if held down by an invisible force.
The high priest nodded with satisfaction and motioned the other priests to lead Ethan to the center of the temple. The altar had been set up, and the air was thick with incense. Worshippers gathered around, praying and chanting mantras.
"The ceremony begins now." "The high priest announced, his voice full of majesty and power.
Taken to the center of the Earthdragon totem, Ethan feels the power within him suppressed and his consciousness gradually blurred, but he still struggles to stay awake. He knew this moment was important to him.
The high priest began chanting the ancient and profound mantra in a voice so low and powerful that it seemed to penetrate the bonds of time and space and go straight into the depths of Ethan's psyche. As the mantra is chanted, the energy inside the temple becomes more and more intense, and a mysterious force fills the air.
Ethan stood in the center of the altar, feeling weak and faint, but trying to stay awake. He knows that this moment is crucial to him, and that what is about to happen may completely change his fate. With his hands raised, the high priest recited the ancient and profound mantra, his voice low and powerful, as if it had pierced the bonds of time and space and entered the depths of Ethan's psyche.
Suddenly, a dazzling light rose from the center of the altar, and the whole temple was lit up with this light. Ethan felt a powerful jolt, as if his body were enveloped by an invisible force, and his consciousness gradually entered a strange state. The air began to thicken around it, as if the whole space was shaking and full of unspeakable power.
In the middle of the light, a huge dragon shape gradually appeared. It was a majestic and mysterious earth dragon, its massive body, its scales glinting metallic in the light. The body of the Earth dragon seems to be composed of pure energy, and each scale radiates a faint light, like a existence carved in mythology. His eyes were deep and intelligent, as if they could see everything.
The head of the Earth dragon was high, its long whiskers fluttered in the wind, and hot air poured out of its nostrils like flames from an abyss. Its wings spread out to cover half of the temple, and every line of its wings revealed unmatched power. The tail of the Earth dragon swept gently, making a low roar, and the whole temple seemed to tremble slightly under its presence.
Ethan stared dumbfounded at the earth dragon in front of him, his heart filled with shock and disbelief. Although he experienced many strange things in his dreams, he was still shocked and awed by witnessing the appearance of the earth dragon.
"This is... It's true..." Ethan muttered, his eyes flashing with undisguised shock and curiosity. His breathing became rapid and his heart beat faster, as if the whole world had become completely different at that moment.
The dragon slowly lowered his head and fixed his eyes on Ethan, as if his deep eyes could penetrate his soul. Ethan felt a great pressure, but he did not flinch and remained firmly in place, waiting for the earth dragon's answer.
The light gradually dissipated, and the figure of the earth dragon gradually disappeared into the air. Calm returned to the temple, but Ethan's heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Just then, however, Ethan felt a sharp pain in his head, as if a powerful force were churning through his body. His vision began to blur, and frantic murmurs and screams echoed in his ears. He knew it was the crazy personality inside him trying to control him.
"No... I can't let it control me..." Ethan clenched his teeth and tried to stay awake, but the headache grew worse and his consciousness began to drift.
The High priest noticed Ethan's abnormality and said coldly, "Ethan, you must control yourself, or..."
Before he could finish, Ethan let out a sudden roar of pain, his body shuddered, and his eyes sparkled madly. His body began to tremble, as if an uncontrollable force had erupted within him.
"You guys... You bastards..." Ethan's voice became low and hostile. "You want to use me, but I won't let you!"
The High priest and the priests watched in horror as Ethan changed, knowing that if Ethan lost control, the consequences would be catastrophic. The High priest quickly ordered the priests to prepare a suppression spell in an attempt to contain Ethan.
However, Ethan's strength had exploded inside him, and his eyes were red and his face was beaming wildly. Suddenly there was a strong wave of energy in his hand, which struck directly at the high priest and the priests.
The High priest fought hard, but was still pushed back by the powerful energy. The priests cast defensive spells, but they could not completely stop Ethan's attack.
Just then, the high priest felt a sudden pain, and the staff he held in his hand began to shine brightly. It was the power of the Earth Dragon responding to Ethan's madness, trying to regain control.
"Dragon, follow my command!" The high priest shouted through gritted teeth, trying to stay awake. "We must control Ethan!"
The figure of the earth dragon reappeared, this time with a grim gleam in its eyes, as if surveying the chaos. Ethan felt a powerful force coming from the Earth Dragon, trying to suppress his madness.
"You can't control me..." Ethan bellowed, clenching his hands, trying to resist the force.
The High Priest quickly cast a powerful suppression spell, combining the power of the Earth Dragon, and finally put a temporary halt to Ethan's madness. Ethan's body gradually returns to calm, but his mind remains confused.
"We did it." "Gasped the high priest, a mixture of exhaustion and happiness on his face." But this is only temporary, and we must find a more permanent solution."
Ethan fell to the ground and gradually regained consciousness, but he knew that the madness inside him could erupt at any moment. He must find a way to unlock the secrets of his bloodline, or he will never be able to control it.
"Thank you." Ethan whispered, a mixed glow in his eyes. "I know how dangerous I am, but I will find a way to control myself."
The High priest nodded, "Ethan, we will continue to help you, but you must also try to find answers." The dragon has shown you the way, now it's time for you to act."
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The high priest returned to his room at the end of his busy day. He lay in bed and closed his eyes, but there was no peace in his heart. He was filled with confusion and unease at the thought of today's ceremony, the presence of the Earth Dragon and the great power Ethan had displayed.
In the dream, the high priest came again to the misty forest. There was an eerie glow and a low murmur of incantations, and his figure gradually emerged, his face angry and irritable.
"Ethan is so powerful that even the Earth Dragon can't fully control him!" "The high priest said through clenched teeth, his voice full of anger.
In the fog, several puppets in gorgeous costumes appeared again, their faces were covered by masks, and they were filled with a mysterious and strange atmosphere. The red puppet at the head clapped his hands gently and sneered, "High Priest, you underestimated Ethan's potential." He has more power than we expected, but that doesn't mean we can't use him."
"That's easy for you to say." The High priest angrily retorted, "If the Earth Dragon can't fully control him, what can we do?"
The Marionette in black came forward, his voice low and cold, "Since we cannot control his power, we will control him himself." Instead of forcibly suppressing him, let's guide him into friendship with the Dirong religion and make him our ally."
The high priest was stunned, pondering the feasibility of this proposal. He knew that Ethan's power was really strong, and if he could get on the side of the Earth Dragon religion, it might bring unexpected results.
"You mean... Let him join us voluntarily?" The high priest frowned, a flicker of doubt in his eyes.
"Exactly." The red puppet smiled and said, "Through friendship and trust, we can slowly guide him and make him serve our purpose." Friendship and trust bring out his potential better than forced control."
As the expression of the high priest softened, he began to feel that the plan was indeed feasible. Ethan may be powerful, but if they can gain his trust and get him to volunteer for the cult, they may be better able to achieve their goals.
"All right, we'll stick to that plan." The high priest nodded with determination in his eyes. "We will build a friendship with Ethan and make him one of us."
The other Marionettes nodded with satisfaction, and the black Marionette said, "Remember, High priest, friendship and trust are the key." Don't rush things, take your time."
The high priest nodded, and the fog of the dream gradually dissipated, and his consciousness returned to reality. He knew that a new plan had been drawn up and that he would have to carry it out with all his might.
Early in the morning, the Earth Dragon tribe in the valley is busy again. Early in the morning, the high priest summoned several priests and laid out a new plan in detail. They must win Ethan's trust in the shortest possible time to make him willing to cooperate with the Earth Dragon Religion.
As Ethan recovers from last night's shock, he knows he must find a way to control his power. The high priest came into Ethan's room, smiled and said, "Ethan, how are you feeling today?"
"Much better, thanks." Ethan nodded, his eyes still shining with doubt and curiosity, "The appearance of the earth dragon made me understand that the world is more complex and mysterious than I had imagined."
The High priest smiled, "Yes, the world is full of unknowns and wonders. And your power, Ethan, is something very special. We at Earth Dragon Religion would like to help you understand your power and guide you in how to use it better."
Ethan felt a wave of warmth and gratitude, and he knew he needed Allies to solve these mysteries. "Thank you for your help, High Priest. I'm willing to learn and explore and find my own answers."
The high priest nodded. "Very well, Ethan. Starting today, you are free to visit our tribe and learn about the beliefs and life of the Earth Dragon Religion. We will also arrange some training for you so that you can better control your power."
Ethan nodded gratefully, knowing that this was an important opportunity. After the high priest and the priests left, Ethan began to explore the tribe. He talked with the believers, learned about their beliefs and way of life, and found much deep wisdom and philosophy in the teachings of the Earth Dragon Religion.