Chapter 178 – Wild and Unrestrained, Fierce and Bold

Frequent explosions continued to strike, Vigorous Qi ran rampant, and amidst the swirling dust, the prison cell was completely obscured.

Ye Kuang was fortunate to have received Xiao Cangtian’s warning; otherwise, he would have been severely injured by the powerful Vigorous Qi.

At the doorway.

As a figure slowly strode out, who else could it be but the Dragon King, Xiao Cangtian!

Seeing this, Ye Kuang suddenly clasped his fists and congratulated him: “Senior, congratulations! Today, you break free and escape, like a dragon returning to the vast ocean, free to leap as you please!”

“Hahaha…” Xiao Cangtian laughed wildly, his hair flying in the air, his overbearing demeanor exuding an intangible aura of dominance!

As Ye Kuang took a closer look, he couldn’t help but feel secretly astonished.

At this moment, the Dragon King’s demeanor had drastically changed, completely different from before.

If Xiao Cangtian was once a dormant beast, hiding his strength and biding his time, then now he was a rampant dragon waiting to soar, appearing both arrogant and unrestrained.

“Youngster, the favor you’ve shown me today, I, Xiao Cangtian, will keep it in my heart. If there is anyone you wish to kill, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!”

“Uh… Senior, are you trying to settle the debt so quickly?”

“Hahaha… I originally thought you were brainless, but it turns out you’re quite clever. Since you’ve seen through it, fine, I’ll remember this favor!”

At this point, Xiao Cangtian snorted coldly: “But before that, there is still an opponent I haven’t met.”

Seeing the Dragon King stride away with large steps, Ye Kuang had no choice but to shout: “Senior, if you go out like this, I’m afraid you’ll be walking into a trap. There are still many prisoners here, and they are a force that cannot be ignored!”

“That’s too troublesome.” Upon hearing this, Xiao Cangtian showed a hint of impatience: “With their abilities, I doubt they can stop me, the Dragon King!”

From this statement alone, it was clear that the Dragon King’s temperament, even after thirty years of imprisonment, had not lost its former confidence.

“Wait for me, Senior!”

“What else do you want?”

“Could Senior please rescue my brother as well?”

As he spoke, Ye Kuang’s tone carried a note of pleading. He understood deeply that once the Dragon King stepped out of this place, no one would be able to save Ling Yun.

Hearing this, Xiao Cangtian suddenly understood, then looked at the young man before him with a half-smile: “Am I to assume that you want me to repay this favor right now?”

Ye Kuang’s eyes sharpened at these words, and without a second thought, he gritted his teeth and said: “Yes!”

“Oh…” Xiao Cangtian was clearly surprised by this response, then smiled with interest: “Do you know the value of the Dragon King’s promise? I can say that, to this day, no one in this world has had the honor of making me, the Dragon King, owe them a favor. Right now, you are the only one.”

As he spoke, Xiao Cangtian stared intently at the changes in Ye Kuang’s expression, as if trying to discern something from it.

Hearing this, Ye Kuang might not have felt it so strongly before, but from the moment the Dragon King broke free, he began to understand.

The Dragon King’s promise was undoubtedly priceless.

But thinking of his Senior Brother Ling, who had nearly died for him, he suddenly shook his head and said: “A hero’s origins matter not. Senior’s strength surely did not come from nothing. I have the confidence to become as strong as you, Senior, and even surpass you!”

Xiao Cangtian was momentarily stunned by these words.In contrast, Ye Kuang continued as if no one else was present, “To me, having a brother who’d take a knife for me is worth more than a dispensable promise.”

“Hahaha…” Upon hearing this, Xiao Cangtian suddenly burst into roaring laughter, a laugh so hearty and unrestrained it seemed to spring from the depths of his soul.

But as his laughter gradually subsided, Xiao Cangtian spoke without even turning his head, “Remember this: a noble man’s strength lies not in his origins!”

“Young man, you’re impressive, truly impressive! A dispensable promise can’t compare to a brother—well said, brilliantly said! Because of your words, I finally understand what has been shackling my heart all along, hahaha…” Xiao Cangtian laughed heartily again.

Yet as these words faded, they stirred an utterly terrifying thought in Ye Kuang’s mind.

At the same time, he could only watch helplessly as the Dragon King’s figure vanished completely in the blink of an eye.

“Senior!”

“Hahaha…”

Hearing the fading echoes of laughter, Ye Kuang cursed in frustration, “Damn it, that old coot! I never should’ve helped you escape in the first place…”

But when he returned to the outside of Ling Yun’s room, his expression shifted drastically.

Before his eyes lay utter devastation, with debris and chaos everywhere.

Just as he was about to rush in, a figure emerging from within startled him.

“Whoa, Senior Brother Ling, how did you get out?”

“You’re asking me? Some madman barged in earlier, grabbed the chains, and went on a rampage,” Ling Yun said in panic.

“What the hell?” Ye Kuang felt as if struck by lightning. No matter how he imagined it, he never expected the Dragon King to be such a passionate character.

As he began to regret his earlier curses, a series of explosions echoed in his ears.

Ling Yun, dragging his exhausted body, tugged at Ye Kuang and urged, “Hey, why are you still standing there? Let’s get out of here before that lunatic goes too far!”

“Oh, right…” Ye Kuang nodded dazedly, gradually snapping back to reality. He scooped up Ling Yun, carrying him on his back, and swiftly chased after the figure down the prison corridor.

To their astonishment, every cell along the way had been violently broken open, and the dozen or so inmates inside were all kneeling behind a single figure.

Xiao Cangtian declared, “Our meeting is fate. Since you show such sincerity, I acknowledge it. But whether you escape later will depend entirely on your own abilities.”

As he spoke, Xiao Cangtian suddenly stretched out his arms and pushed fiercely against the heavy stone door.

“Remember, this is also a Life-Death trial. Those who survive will have the right to seek me at Shaolin!”

Roar!

In that instant, Xiao Cangtian unleashed his full power, breaking all limits!

Crack! Crack!

As the stone door slowly shifted, deafening explosions filled everyone’s ears.

Clearly, the mechanisms within the stone door had been utterly destroyed by an invincible force.

The crowd was left speechless, deeply shocked by the scene before them—such a ruthless figure was truly rare in this world.

Witnessing this, Ling Yun couldn’t help but exclaim, “Junior Brother Ye, is this madman the Dragon King, Xiao—”

But before he could finish, his mouth was abruptly covered by a hand.Ye Kuang saw Ling Yun’s eyes widen, and had no choice but to explain in a low voice: “I originally thought the Dragon King was just an old man on his last legs. Who would have guessed he’d be so vigorous? This trip was definitely worth it!”