Her voice was truly beautiful, clear and crisp, as if carrying a sweet fragrance. I savored the sound for a moment before remembering I needed to reply. "Esteemed Fairy Sister, I suspect you have mistaken me for someone else.

I am certainly not the Holy Dragon Emissary, nor have I ever heard that title. We are merely travelers passing through from a distant land. We heard of your celestial beauty and specifically ventured up the mountain to pay our respects.

Now that I have seen your true face, I can die without regret." The Princess suddenly laughed aloud. "I never believed what the books said about the Emissary being glib and lacking seriousness. Now I believe it.

It must be true; you are indeed our Dragon Emissary." Elena grabbed my ear, pinching tightly. "Who told you to joke around with her? Now people are misunderstanding.

Tell me, were you doing that on purpose?" I caught Elena's hand. "How was I supposed to know this 'Dragon Emissary' was such a thing? I assumed since it was called 'Holy' and an 'Emissary,' it must refer to some detached, solemn, god-like being unconcerned with mortal affairs.

That's why I deliberately teased her. Who knew a blind cat would stumble upon a dead mouse?" Elena looked worried. "What are we going to do?

They won't keep you here, will they? Your family is still waiting for you to return." I said to Elena, "This is a good chance to learn the situation here. Let's finish our mission first, and then who cares about this dragon or emissary business?

We go home when it's time; no one can stop us anyway." Elena glanced at the Princess with concern. "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Let's take things one step at a time." I turned to the Princess.

"You claim I am the Dragon Emissary. Is there some secret to this? Tell me about it so I can consider how to help you." The Princess replied with a soft, melodious voice, "If the Dragon Emissary does not despise my humble introduction!" "Very well," I said.

"We all fought quite a battle just now; it’s a good time to rest." Elena, however, was more curious. She sat beside me, affectionately wrapping her arm around mine, murmuring, "Hey, stop glancing at her. Be careful, or I'll report you when we get back.

If you want women, I can solve all your problems." I warned Elena sternly, "Don't talk, or I'll deal with you right here. Their views on intimacy are quite open anyway; they'd probably enjoy watching free adult films." Elena pouted angrily and leaned into my embrace, falling silent. The Princess began speaking in a melodious tone, "Two billion years ago, Earth experienced a brief period of glorious civilization..." Elena and I interrupted her simultaneously.

"Impossible! Two to three billion years ago, Earth’s land was barren, and the oceans were stagnant. Life was confined only to blue-green algae along the intertidal zones.

It wasn't until a billion years later that the ozone layer gradually formed in the upper atmosphere, blocking the invisible killer—ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Only then could advanced life grow openly under the sunlight." The Princess smiled. "Did the Dragon Emissary experience that period firsthand?" I shook my head.

"No, this is just based on some research and inference." The Princess’s smile was breathtaking. "Exactly. Which inference can be taken as truth?

Only facts prove everything." "Alright," I conceded. "We believe you. Please, Princess, continue." The Princess said, "Dragon Emissary, please don't call me that.

You should call me by my name." I hesitated slightly. "May I ask what your name is?" "Long Nü (Dragon Girl). I mentioned it earlier." Heh.

I thought it was an official title, but it turned out to be her actual name. That's quite nice. It seems, aside from the little Dragon Girl in Elder Jin’s world, only the Dragon Palace's eldest daughter in Journey to the West had this name.

"Long Nü? That's a lovely name. Fine, from now on, we'll call each other by name.

I am Zhao Qian. You can stop calling me Dragon Emissary, and let's just be friends, alright?" Long Nü was clearly delighted. "Wonderful!

I’ve always hoped to be friends with the Dragon Emissary..." "Call me Zhao Qian..." Long Nü blushed, biting her lip a few times. "I can't bring myself to say it. Please allow me to still call you Dragon Emissary.

Besides, if I called you by your name directly, my brother would scold me to death if he found out." Anxious to hear the rest, I urged, "Whatever you like. Just hurry up and tell me what happened next." "That civilization from two billion years ago was very brief, a mere flicker in Earth's geological calendar. However, their level of technology was extraordinarily high.

They already possessed interstellar travel capability before the next major crustal shift. Thus, a select portion of the population escaped their temporarily uninhabitable homeland aboard starships, while the remaining humans were lost in the relentless geological upheaval." "The starships journeyed through the cosmos for long ages until they discovered a planet equally suited for human habitation. They named that planet 'Shui' (Water), because oceans covered most of its landmass.

On Planet Shui, humanity continued and developed Earth's civilization." "However, just as flowers bloom and fade, the developmental history of Shui’s civilization over a billion years was fraught with setbacks. Several peaks of technological advancement were repeatedly destroyed by merciless external factors, causing their civilization to eventually regress to a level even lower than the original Earth's. Finally, two thousand years ago, Planet Shui was once again subjected to a massive meteoroid swarm attack.

Humanity was powerless against the sheer volume of these impacts. In the end, they could only pack their belongings and board starships to begin their return journey to Earth. And so, the once-glorious Shui civilization ultimately vanished into the vastness of the universe." "After fifteen hundred years of travel, and having lost numerous starships, ten vessels finally returned to Earth.

By then, Earth was lush and verdant, and various species had successfully multiplied and evolved. The survivors, full of confidence, began building a new Earth, completely unaware that they faced immense danger." "Initially, many people experienced physical discomfort. Everyone assumed it was acclimatization—that everything would improve once they adapted to Earth's new environment.

But that was not the case. Soon, large populations fell ill, and various diseases claimed the lives of more than half of humanity. Only then did scientists and medical experts have to seriously confront the problem." "After lengthy research and clinical verification, the cause was revealed.

The result was simple: the current Earth environment was no longer suitable for these former Earthlings to inhabit. Whether it was the magnetic field, the biological environment, or even the concentration of the atmosphere and ozone layer, everything was vastly different from the original Earth and Planet Shui." "Through over a billion years of evolution, the original Earth humans had adapted to their former environment. Now, Earth's changes meant their bodies could not cope.

Even if they couldn't sense it consciously, their bodies were degrading daily, and their immunity and resistance plummeted. A casual cold could cost them their lives." "Scientists proposed using existing Earth species for gene recombination, integrating the genes of species that could thrive on Earth into the human genome. Theoretically, the newly bred humans would adapt to the current Earth environment, thus ensuring the continuation of human civilization." "However, Dragon Emissary, you might find it amusing that after five hundred years of research and countless practical trials, the only things produced were these half-human, half-beast aberrations.

Worse yet, some of them are currently rebelling against humanity. Our world has descended into chaos, and my brother is gradually losing control of the situation. Your arrival, Dragon Emissary, has given us hope.

We implore you to help us reclaim our homeland!" Long Nü's narrative perfectly explained the chaos of this genetic mixing era and indeed confirmed internal conflicts among the prehistoric people; a rebellion had formed. Yet, I still had unanswered questions. "Long Nü, I need to know how you identified me as the Dragon Emissary.

I am utterly clueless about it myself, yet you seem so certain. Also, why are you the only one who speaks Chinese? Please explain these last few points." Long Nü replied, "Our ancestors discovered a treasure deep within the core of Planet Shui.

It is a substance whose nature we still cannot comprehend even now. When it left the core of Shui, it underwent fission, splitting into a continuously beating, heart-shaped substance and three gems: red, yellow, and green..." I instantly clamped my hands over my mouth. What Long Nü described sounded exactly like the Core of Energy and three other Energy Stones.

I feared my loose tongue might betray something. Her words implied that these four energy items were unknown to humans today, as the true research on those three stones should only have begun ten million years later. Connecting the events, I was certain that the 'Planet Shui' Long Nü spoke of was what future people would call the 'R' star system.

Long Nü didn't notice my reaction and continued, "It is said that these three gems and the strange heart-shaped substance contained immense energy. But Planet Shui was on the brink of destruction at the time; there was absolutely no time to study them. They were hurriedly taken onto the starships for the return journey to Earth.

Upon arrival, due to the loss of many technological achievements, we are even less capable of studying these four strange materials today." "But three hundred years ago, a mutated human appeared among us with exceptionally powerful brainwaves. He could actually use his powerful mental projection to sense the activity of those four peculiar substances and, from them, foresee vague fragments of Earth's development over the next few thousand years. Based on this, he wrote a prophecy book." "In his book, he prophesied that our kingdom would suffer an extinction-level catastrophe three hundred years later, and the only person who could help us would be a Dragon Emissary descending from the heavens.

This Emissary is described as unusually flirtatious and lecherous, a master at manipulating young women, but also an extraordinarily capable superhuman. He wields our ancient laser sword to help us quell the rebellion and guide us in governance. He also has three subordinates of supreme ability, each unrivaled in valor.

Together with the Dragon Emissary, these three will sweep away the rebels and restore Earth's ecological balance, becoming the heroes we eternally admire and cherish." Elena anxiously asked, "Did it mention me? I'm very capable too! Zhao Qian has to listen to me; I count as a heroine, don't I?" Long Nü smiled and shook her head.

"Not exactly. Our great prophet, Thomas, left behind a painting. We have never seen the creatures in the painting before, but he indicated the way: such a divine creature is called a 'Dragon,' and this symbol is the Dragon Emissary's mark." As Long Nü spoke, she drew on the ground.

Soon, two dragons soaring through the air appeared vividly on the earth. Wasn't this the symbol of the Red Dragon? It seems that this so-called prophet wasn't completely spouting nonsense; he had some real substance.

Could Er Sha be his reincarnation? It's just that his mind is a bit muddled; he just can't write prophecies properly. I composed myself.

"This Master Thomas must have been a mental superman who overheated his brain. I am a model gentleman, absolutely not the 'master of manipulating women' he describes. I must correct this point specifically, as it concerns a person's reputation.

I cannot let him ruin my name." Elena deliberately burrowed into my arms, squeezing her chest against mine, as if afraid others wouldn't see our intimate connection. I gently pushed her upright. "Sister, can you behave?

Do you want people to call me a rogue and a scoundrel?" Elena replied, "I don't care. Even if you were a criminal, I wouldn't mind, as long as you stay by my side. Everything else can be overlooked." Long Nü interjected softly, "Dragon Emissary, you really shouldn't mind what Thomas said.

Because our population is dwindling, the state strongly encourages reproduction. The ancient marriage systems were abolished long ago. Any man and woman, provided both consent, can engage in intimacy whenever they wish; no one will stop them or comment on it.

This is protected by national law. I assure you, Dragon Emissary, you will satisfy all your desires here. You are so handsome; no girl will refuse your requests for intimacy.

Therefore, there is no question of being a rogue or a scoundrel. Since women are vital for the continuation of the lineage, their status in society is much higher than men's, and the state has many policies to protect them. As long as you don't harm their bodies, Dragon Emissary, you are free to do as you please." Elena ground her teeth in frustration and moved away, ignoring me completely.

Analyzing Long Nü's words, this sounded somewhat related to a matrilineal commune. "Let's drop this talk about personal matters. My reputation back home isn't great anyway, so it doesn't matter if this Master Thomas curses me a bit.

Let's talk about why you speak Chinese." "Chinese? You mentioned that term just now. Does it refer specifically to the language I am speaking?" Long Nü asked.

"Yes, don't you call it Chinese?" Long Nü replied, "To distinguish it from our native tongue, I call it Dragon Language, because it is the language Thomas used to write the prophecy book. No one in our country can recognize this language. For three hundred years, I have been the only one able to read that prophecy book." I was momentarily stunned.

Such a thing existed! This Thomas seemed like a complete fool. He clearly saw the future yet deliberately obscured it by writing in a script that wouldn't be understood for thousands of years.

By the time someone could decipher it, events would have long passed. What kind of prophecy was that? After a pause, I asked Long Nü, "How did you manage to understand this writing?

You said it was so complex." Long Nü explained, "This script is fundamentally different from our native language, which we have used for over a billion years. Its pronunciation is complex, its structure intricate, and its meaning vague and hard to define. Moreover, its only appearance is in Thomas's prophecy book, leaving little reference material.

Fortunately, I obtained Thomas's diary, written in this script, and in the diary, he provided a simple translation between the two languages, including annotations for pronunciation. Without that, I probably wouldn't even be able to communicate with the Dragon Emissary now." So that's how it was. Thomas wasn't completely useless after all; he at least did one good thing.

Otherwise, arriving six thousand years into the future without anyone understanding our language, and us not understanding theirs, would have driven me mad. I explained to Long Nü, "Chinese is the language of my homeland. Although its pronunciation and characters are complex, frequently using it develops intelligence, a fact verified by experts in Miss Elena's homeland.

Currently, in my home region, people all over the world are learning Chinese. If you meet someone and don't exchange a few greetings in Chinese, you’d feel embarrassed to even speak. It’s rare that a Princess would deign to learn it personally.

Alright, even though I am truly not the Dragon Emissary, I agree to help you fight the rebels. It's just that I don't know where my three brothers are right now. Once I find them, we won't have to fear anyone.

By the way, can you lend me that laser sword? I find it more suitable; your laser guns are too weak." Long Nü replied, "Of course. That laser sword was specially prepared for the Dragon Emissary.

Have you considered that ordinary people like us couldn't even lift something that heavy?" "I saw you fighting the wolf pack at the foot of the mountain. It seems your strength is also extraordinary, Long Nü." Long Nü smiled faintly. "The Dragon Emissary flatters me.

I can only use it for a short while; the physical drain is too rapid to use it as freely as you can." "You are too kind, we are equals in this regard. It’s just that such a heavy weapon might pull my pants down if I keep it in my pocket. I'll find a sturdier pair of trousers to wear later." Long Nü smiled slightly.

"The Dragon Emissary need not worry about that. We have specialized belts. Once attached to the belt, you can hang it on your waist without fear of ruining your trousers." I was delighted.

"That’s good to know. But I have one more question: do you know a very handsome young man? The one who recently attacked a swarm of flying saucers?

He commanded giant worms to spew plasma. By the way, were those giant worms also a product of your genetic research?" Long Nü's expression shifted. "So, it was him.

I won't hide it from the Dragon Emissary, but the swarm of flying saucers that night was escorting me to Yanshan. Unexpectedly, they were attacked by rebels. After I escaped the pod, four Tick-Women covered my retreat.

They were later captured but fortunately rescued by the Dragon Emissary. I, meanwhile, encountered the Centaur Tribe. The Centaurs were not involved in the rebellion and were very willing to help me reach Yanshan.

But on the way here, I was abducted by the Wolf Tribe. If the Dragon Emissary hadn't arrived in time, I might have perished in the wolf's belly." "Who is he? Why were you going to Yanshan?

With such advanced communication, couldn't you just call someone?" Long Nü explained, "The young man the Dragon Emissary mentioned is likely Kang Hui. He is a key leader of the rebels, controlling all the genetic scientists in our nation. He madly conducts human-beast experiments, creating numerous half-human, half-beast creatures for their armies.

I was going to Yanshan to contact the leader there to help my brother pacify the rebellion, but the news leaked, and I was ambushed by that fellow Kang Hui. Think about it: how could secrets be known to him unless communication was insecure? Moreover, we currently don't have a single satellite.

Any communication beyond reception range is impossible." So that handsome guy was a pervert. If I had known, I would have kicked him to death in the subterranean base beneath the giant worm sands; things might have been simpler. I inquired, "With your technology, are you still unable to launch satellites?" Long Nü sighed.

"The technology of our ancestors was very advanced, but the several destructions of Planet Shui resulted in the loss of most of our scientific achievements. Furthermore, many scientists aged during the fifteen hundred years of interstellar travel, and the quality of new scientists declined. The inherited technology is less than one ten-thousandth of its peak.

After returning to Earth, we endured another five hundred years of sickness and turmoil. Our current technology has trouble even with the basic maintenance of the flying saucers. The Dragon Emissary may not know, but those small aerial vehicles are actually equipment from the ten starships.

We tried to replicate them ourselves, but failed. Now, every loss means one less. And those ten starships have been sitting idle in dry docks for centuries due to the lack of necessary operational and maintenance personnel over the last five hundred years." Elena and I nearly dropped our jaws.

How backward was this prehistoric civilization? Elena whispered to me, "I never imagined things were like this. If I had known, we wouldn't have rushed over here eagerly.

We should have stayed home to focus on our own civilization." I asked Long Nü, "The Moon? Do you know the concept of the Moon? According to the theories from my homeland, it appeared one hundred million years after Earth was born.

But I haven't seen it these past few nights." "The Moon? I have never heard that term. Is it also a celestial body?

What is its orbital path? Perhaps I can check the ancient star charts when I return; those maps were brought back from Planet Shui and are quite comprehensive." I sighed. "No need to check.

If you don't know it, it hasn't been born yet. We can discuss this later." Long Nü stated, "I am willing to follow the Dragon Emissary's arrangements. What should we do next?

Please instruct me, Dragon Emissary." I glanced at the surrounding wolf corpses. "Let's leave this place. Since you need to go to Yanshan, perhaps we should head there first.

But I suggest finding a place for medical attention. Everyone here is injured, and you mentioned your body's resistance is very low due to not adapting to the Earth environment. If you catch an infection, it would be disastrous." Long Nü glanced at Gu Tian'er and the Centaur Head toward me.

"Their issues aren't serious. They do not belong to the human category, so their constitutions naturally cannot compare to mine." I paused, confused, and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

The Dragon Lady said, "By our definition, centaurs fall under the category of beasts. Even if they have evolved to have human faces, they cannot be fully called human. However, due to gene compounding, their immunity is greatly enhanced, making their survival rate hundreds of times higher than us humans. Little Ke, however, is the Saintess of the Ape Tribe; her body has completely evolved into human form—a very successful case of gene compounding. But there are still major flaws: her lifespan is too short; she probably won't live past thirty."

It turned out that this girl, who looked exactly like Gu Tian'er, was named Xiao Ke, a composite of human and ape genes. And those four girls were clones. How pitiful; they could only live to thirty at most—which is precisely when life is at its prime.

I asked the Dragon Lady, "You can perform human cloning already?"

The Dragon Lady replied, "Yes. This technology wasn't our invention either; it's a remnant from ancient times. However, the scientists who mastered this technique are now in Kang Hui’s hands. Kang Hui is using cloning technology to mass-produce soldiers, and we are almost unable to withstand their assaults. These four maids are rather old clones from a long time ago."

I felt that the prehistoric era drew too clear a line between humans and other species, as if humans were supreme, like gods. Yet, later scientific research showed that the human body possesses the strengths of many species. Could it be the result of their experiments during this period? But I decided to put this question aside for later.

I said to the Dragon Lady, "Let's discuss the rest as we walk. We aren't far from the land of the Giant Worms, and I fear that fellow named Kang Hui might catch up."

The Dragon Lady responded, "Indeed. Those plasma worms were just ordinary insects inadvertently brought back from 'Mercury.' Who knew that after clinging to spaceships and evolving over a millennium, they would become these monsters upon reaching Earth? They are incredibly powerful and the nemesis of flying saucers; we must find a way to eliminate them."

I hoisted Elena onto my back and told the Dragon Lady, "We will think of a way. I just don't understand the current balance of your military strength. Tell me in detail on the road. Also, could I trouble you to help me search for my friends in three locations? With them, leveling the rebels would offer much greater hope."

The Dragon Lady replied, "That is what I should do. Once I contact my brother, I will send people to find them."

After hastily bandaging their wounds, the group prepared to descend the mountain and continue their journey. What worried me most right now was the wolf-fang wound on the Dragon Lady’s neck. If what she said was true, and her immunity was very low, that wound could become a major problem. As for Xiao Ke and the four Maidservants—Dong, Nan, Xi, and Bei—their injuries were less of a concern since their genes incorporated animal traits.

Who knew that before they even reached the foot of the mountain, it began to pour down rain? This was the first rain since arriving six thousand years in the past. The chill was intense, and the sight of wolf corpses scattered everywhere sent a shiver down my spine.

I wiped the rainwater from my face and said to the Dragon Lady, "The rain is too heavy. Perhaps we should return to the mountain and take shelter in that wolf cave. Traveling in this downpour would be bad for everyone's wounds."

The Dragon Lady was riding a Hippalectryon—I really didn't want her to ride that thing, but recalling that she must have ridden one before, I let it go. Moreover, if what she said was true—that in this era of genetic chaos, humans could mate freely, even with evolved beings of other species—I couldn't be certain if this princess who captivated my soul was still a virgin. In Elena's words, I suffered from a 'chastity complex.'

The Dragon Lady agreed with my suggestion, so the group turned back up the mountain. They first sent people into the cave to scout for danger before everyone settled in. Unexpectedly, the wolves lived quite luxuriously; they had learned to fashion crude stone tables, chairs, and beds, much like humans. Although there were no quilts, there was plenty of dry grass, perfect for starting a fire for warmth and drying clothes.

Elena and I sat together, and she whispered, "That name, Kang Hui, sounds so familiar. Does he perhaps have another name, Gonggong?"

To my surprise, the Dragon Lady overheard Elena's remark. She said, "You are right. Kang Hui is from the Gonggong Clan. People from their clan were historically in charge of water conservancy and mineral departments on 'Mercury.' After returning to Earth, they continued to manage those two departments, but now their entire clan has defected from the state."

I casually asked, "What is the name of your country? Is it currently the only governing body on Earth?"

The Dragon Lady replied, "Our current state name is Taihao. Of course, right now, we are the only governing organization on Earth. Those rebels will be pacified sooner or later. Our system of governance is hereditary monarchy; my brother, Long Xi, is the current King."

Elena whispered to me again, "Zhao Qian, do you think they might be the Fuxi siblings from your Han Chinese myths? If so, this is terrible news. I recall that Fuxi married his sister, and their descendants became the ancestors of your people."

I retorted, "Don't talk nonsense. The timelines for those two events don't match at all. This has nothing to do with myths. We are currently in a real prehistoric civilization; don't try to measure present events with mythological stories."

"Ah, I knew six thousand years ago was the origin of everything human; I guessed right. Many myths undergo errors after thousands of years of oral transmission, not to mention deviations in the timeline. I think you should ask her where Mount Buzhou is. Otherwise, if the Gonggong Clan manages to strike down that celestial pillar, the great flood will appear, and we'll be in serious trouble."

Elena's words unsettled me, so I asked the Dragon Lady, "Is there a Mount Buzhou here? A mountain so incredibly tall it reaches the very peak of the sky."

The Dragon Lady thought for a moment and shook her head, "No."

I thought to myself, Could it be the mountain I fell from? It looks similar, but I reached its very top, and there was nothing feathery up there. Even if it fell, it wouldn't matter.

I said to Elena, "The so-called Mount Buzhou might not necessarily be a mountain. Why don't you ask the Dragon Lady if there's a person named Jesus? Or characters like God and Noah."

Elena sighed, "Forget it. Let's stop inquiring about these things; it's too easy to tarnish the great image these figures hold in our minds. Let's not try to verify current events based on myths either. We'll just take things one step at a time."

The fire grew stronger, and Xiao Ke along with the four maids, Dong, Nan, Xi, and Bei, began stripping near the fire. Beside them sat a group of Hippalectryons, and seeing those creatures constantly fidgeting below made me uneasy. Just as I was about to speak up and stop them, I recalled the Dragon Lady's words and clamped my mouth shut, moving to sit aside.

Elena leaned over to me and whispered, "Hey, a beautiful woman is undressing, and you aren't watching?"

I subtly pointed toward the Dragon Lady and cautioned her, "Someone can understand our conversation now. Be mindful of what you say going forward, especially in front of these prehistoric people, so you don't ruin my shining image. After all, I am a Dragon Emissary, a very high-ranking one at that. Their great prophet said I can help them quell the rebellion and govern the state."

Elena pursed her lips, "But she also said you are exceptionally lustful and a master at playing with girls—that's spot on. Stop feigning innocence here; take a quick look. The enchantress you like is also starting to undress."

For some reason, my heart ached. I intended not to look but couldn't help myself. I thought, I'll just take one glance. If the Dragon Lady truly starts to undress, I will stop her. In any case, I cannot let her degenerate along with the primitives; I have a responsibility to protect her.

Ignoring Elena making faces at me, I looked up at the Dragon Lady beside me. Indeed, a seductive fragrance wafted everywhere as her delicate hands began undoing her outer tunic and trousers. I secretly thought that if she undressed down to her undergarments, I would stop her, and then warming myself by the fire alongside the prehistoric beauties in just their underthings—wouldn't that be a great pleasure in life?

As she undressed, the Dragon Lady remarked to me, "Doesn't the Dragon Emissary need to take off his clothes to dry? Be careful not to catch a cold."

I replied awkwardly, "No, no, I can stay clothed and still warm up, hehe. In my homeland, the customs are different; the girls