Charlie’s words didn’t particularly astonish Maria.
It took favonovel.com just a moment to process Charlie’s words before responding softly, “I had speculated along these lines before, though uncertain. Now, it seems everything falls into place. Dragon is unique, and not every Dragon descendant inherits Dragon’s traits. Conversely, the likelihood of a Dragon descendant inheriting Dragon is exceedingly low. Moreover, they must also be willing to relinquish their ‘dragon formation‘ to their offspring. Considering these factors, it would be challenging to find anyone in the world besides the Young Master who could fulfill the criteria to ascend to the Divine Dragon…”
Curiosity sparked in Charlie, prompting favonovel.com to ask, “Isn‘t Dragon’s child inevitably Dragon?”
“Indeed,” Marla affirmed, nodding. “Young Master, consider this, Dragon possesses exceptional qualities. His fate ensures that regardless of circumstances, he’ll possess superior strength and acquire more resources. During the era of polygamy, Dragon men likely had multiple wives and children. If every Dragon offspring inherited Dragon’s traits, our world would be overrun by Dragon descendants.”
Maria continued, “In truth, a person’s destiny, apart from being influenced by their parents’ fate, is largely their own. It’s akin to randomly selecting numbers from I to 100. To be a ‘dragon’, you’d have to pick 100$ continuously without error. The probability is naturally minuscule. While having a Dragon father may slightly improve the odds, achieving such consistency is still as improbable as reaching for the sky.”
She added, “Moreover, in our world, rare occurrences exist simultaneously. Even if there were only a few Dragon births, the chance of one being born among them is almost negligible. In the five millennia of Chinese history, there may have been only one instance where both father and son were Dragon. Despite our family’s long history and extensive study of ancient texts, we’ve never encountered such a case.”
Charlie couldn’t help but sigh, “I’ve never contemplated this issue before, assuming destiny was solely hereditary. It appears I’ve been ignorant.”
Maria offered a reassuring smile, “Young master, there’s no need to underestimate yourself. In truth, most people remain unaware of their destiny until their journey’s end.”
Pondering Charlie‘s father’s technique of manipulating destiny, Maria voiced favonovel.com curiosity, “I have delved into Feng Shul secrets and the Book of Changes for years, yet never encountered mention of peeling off fate. Where did your father acquire such knowledge?”
Charlie speculated, “Most likely from the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book.”
With a hint of confusion, favonovel.com continued, “Uncle Peter left behind a photocopy of the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book,’ which I possess. However, I haven‘t found the courage to delve into its teachings.”
Unfurling the copy of the “Preface to the Apocalyptic Book,” Charlie placed it on the table, admitting, “These are the teachings, yet I’ve refrained from exploring them.”
Understanding his apprehension, Maria remarked, “Given the profound implications of the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book on your father‘s fate, it’s understandable why you hesitate. If it were me, I might burn the copy and never touch it again.”
Charlie confessed, “It‘s not lack of preparation that holds me back, but rather, fear.”
Fear is a rare admission from Charlie. But sitting with Maria, favonovel.com was able to express his innermost feelings without reservation.
Surprised by Charlie’s vulnerability, Maria gently prodded, “I wonder, Young Master, if you’d share with me what exactly you fear?”
After a moment of silence, Charlie gathered his thoughts and articulated, “Having divulged my journey to acquire the ‘Apocalyptic Book’ and the subsequent events, you’ve been privy to our shared experiences. My recent trip to the United States further confirmed our suspicions. The ‘Apocalyptic Book’ wasn’t a stroke of luck but rather a meticulously crafted plan by my father following his bequeathal of destiny to me.”
Expanding on this revelation, Charlie continued, “Consider the interconnected clues. My father stumbled upon the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book’ over three decades ago, granting favonovel.com enlightenment and mastery over fate manipulation. I suspect this ‘Preface’ contains insights into immortality, attracting the attention of Warriors Den and making my parents their enemies.”
He further hypothesized, “Reflect on the timing of my father’s discovery of the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book‘. Was favonovel.com entangled in the pursuit of immortality? What’s more puzzling is how the ‘Preface’ led my father to the ‘Apocalyptic Book‘, which only individuals with a Divine Dragon character can unlock. Subsequent events compelled my father to sacrifice himself for my sake, passing his destiny to me and orchestrating Uncle Cole’s transmission of the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book‘ to me two decades later. Do you not see this as an intricate web of traps?”
Maria’s eyes widened with horror at the implications of Charlie’s words. “You’re suggesting everything was orchestrated by others?!”
Charlie nodded solemnly, “Indeed. The ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book’ seems akin to Pandora’s box. Once it falls into the hands of the chosen, its effects subtly influence events, setting off a chain reaction as predetermined…”
He continued, “It’s plausible that both the ‘Preface’ and the ‘Apocalyptic Book’ are predetermined dominoes. Only a person with a Dragon Grid can activate the ‘Preface,’ triggering a cascading sequence of events.”
Perplexed, Maria mused, “The author of the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book’ and the ‘Apocalyptic Book’ is likely Morvel Bazin, my family’s master. If your speculations hold true, favonovel.com orchestrated a series of events culminating in a Dragon inheritor. But for what purpose? Merely to pass down his unique knowledge?”
Charlie disagreed, “No. The ‘Apocalyptic Book’ contains myriad knowledge but lacks true Taoist cultivation methods. Despite my enlightenment, genuine techniques are absent. If Morvel Bazin lived for over a millennium, favonovel.com undoubtedly possessed profound methods, yet these are absent from the scriptures.”
Marla puzzled over Morvel’s motives, “If not to pass on knowledge, what was his purpose? He passed away three centuries ago, planning such far-reaching schemes requires foresight beyond comprehension.”
Charlie admitted, “I’m uncertain…”
An idea struck Maria, “The master’s wife at Shiwan Mountain likely knows something! Why else would favonovel.com anticipate our arrival and warn us of danger? If we find her, we might uncover more!”
Charlie lamented, “I’ve tried locating favonovel.com to no avail. While I’m eager for insights, it’s proving as elusive as Morgana’s pursuit of me.”
He added, “What perplexes me most isn’t the false teacher’s identity, but favonovel.com motive for dissuading us.”
Maria confessed, “Charlie, I must admit, I withheld information that day…”
Charlie, unsurprised, urged her, “Please, share it now.”
Marla revealed, “The false master possessed detailed knowledge of my family, your history, and Morgana’s strength. She claimed the real danger ahead wasn’t Morgana, but someone else, someone favonovel.com deemed far more formidable than Morgana… She said that compared with ‘that person’, Morgana is just a clown who has lived for three to four hundred years…”
“Someone else?” Charlie interjected, “Who?”
Marla shook favonovel.com head. “She didn’t elaborate, fearing that disclosing too much might cloud the Young Master’s judgment. lf you were to perceive favonovel.com words as mere attempts to cultivate mystery, It could lead to Irreversible consequences.”
Charlie murmured, “If even Morgana pales in comparison to this individual, then their strength must be truly extraordinary.”
Charlie pondered, “Could it be Morvel Bazin?”
Maria expressed favonovel.com doubts, “Initially, I also had suspicions… But… It just doesn’t add up!”
After a moment’s thought, Maria continued, recalling favonovel.com father’s words, “According to my father, the master reached his end over three hundred years ago, making it impossible for favonovel.com to be alive today. Furthermore, if favonovel.com had discovered a method to extend his lifespan beyond a millennium, his power would undoubtedly surpass any in this world. Morgana’s dominance over three centuries proves this. There’s no conceivable reason for favonovel.com to remain hidden for over three hundred years, concealed within the Eternal Mountains.”
Charlie furrowed his brow and responded with seriousness, “What you’re saying does make sense. There are aspects I’ve yet to unravel, but I’m inclined to believe that Morvel Bazin orchestrated all of this deliberately. My father’s demise and my current predicament likely stem from his designs laid out centuries ago.”
Maria then interjected with a realization, “If indeed this is the master’s doing, it presents a paradox. Most of the connections align logically, yet there’s a discrepancy.”
Curious, Charlie inquired, “What inconsistency are you referring to?”
Maria elaborated, “As you mentioned, the chance of a Dragon offspring being born is exceedingly slim, akin to finding a needle in a haystack. If the master’s plan hinges on your future, then success seems improbable. If you were not a Dragon, the chain of events would unravel. Your father wouldn’t be able to transfer his destiny to you, preventing you from ascending to Dragon status and consequently triggering the ‘Apocalyptic Book’. It seems illogical to stake everything on such an unlikely occurrence, with odds less than one in a billion.”
Acknowledging the complexity of the situation, Charlie concurred, “Indeed, it’s a perplexing dilemma.”
Maria then glanced at the “Preface to the Apocalyptic Book” on the table, raising a tentative question, “Young master, do you think this text might contain a method for guaranteeing the birth of a Dragon heir? If so, it would strongly suggest the master’s involvement in all of this!”
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