Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 262

Chapter 262: Chapter258-Jade Dragon
For spells at the universe-tier level, each increase in proficiency is a qualitative leap!

If he chose the Blessing of God, not only would it greatly enhance his current combat power, but it would also save him decades or even centuries of comprehension and arduous cultivation.

Should he choose to learn another universe-tier spell or go for the Blessing of God?

This was a difficult decision.

Both options were incredibly valuable, and once missed, it would be impossible to predict when he might have a similar opportunity again.

As Owen hesitated, a system notification suddenly appeared before his eyes. The crimson text flashed ominously, radiating a sense of danger.

“Detected the death of John. Worldline shifting dramatically.”

“Special Main Quest activated—Millennial Cataclysm. Time until the great calamity—three months.”

“Main Quest: Survive the chaos of the Millennial Cataclysm.”

“Quest failure: Death and eternal oblivion.”

“Quest success: Reward—Immortal-tier treasure, Pandora’s Box.”

Staring at the blood-red text, Owen froze for a moment.

He remembered the Millennial Cataclysm from the original story.

Every ten thousand years, this realm would transition from a period of extreme prosperity to extreme decline and eventual death—a cycle of endless rebirth.

He recalled this catastrophe, which was also the reason why Leslie in the original plot was so desperate. Though not an unparalleled powerhouse, Leslie had sensed the future chaos through the Order of Ice.

But from what he remembered, the Millennial Cataclysm wasn’t supposed to happen for several more years.

It seemed that his elimination of the protagonist John had triggered a series of butterfly effects.

Thinking about the sporadic mentions of the Millennial Cataclysm in the original work, Owen’s expression grew solemn.

After all, in this catastrophe, no one in this entire plane—neither individuals nor races—would remain unscathed. Even the top-tier powerhouses would not be spared!

The Millennial Cataclysm was both a disaster and an opportunity.

During this time, the mana of the entire realm would experience unprecedented resurgence, and countless talents would emerge from trials of fire, marking the last grand celebration for countless magical practitioners!

But for the vast majority of mages, it would spell utter doom.

Under such overwhelming natural forces, billions would perish, and countless powerhouses beyond God-Tier would fall.

“Owen, are you alright? Are you hurt?”

Seeing Owen staring blankly ahead, the Archdemon frowned slightly, looking him up and down.

Owen snapped back to reality, his gaze complex as he looked at the Archdemon.

As the ruler of the Demon Realm, if she knew that the Millennial Cataclysm would wipe out half of her realm’s inhabitants, how would she react?

Despite her peculiar personality, the Archdemon did care deeply for the lives of the Demon Realm. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have proposed binding herself to him through marriage, hoping to secure a better future for the Demon Realm.

“I’m fine. I just got a bit lost in thought after eliminating a formidable enemy.”

Owen smiled, deciding not to inform the Archdemon for now.

After all, telling her wouldn’t change much. During the Millennial Cataclysm, all beings were like ants!

After adjusting his emotions and preparing to lead the Archdemon deeper into the abyss, a terrifying aura suddenly surged from not far away like a monstrous wave.

Simultaneously, whether it was Owen, the Archdemon, or the others, they all felt as if they were being targeted by a primordial beast, their hair standing on end.

“Who dares to disturb my slumber?”

A cold, emotionless voice rang out.

As this icy voice swept through, Owen instinctively turned towards its source. His eyebrows furrowed tightly as the reverberating sound waves shook the void.

From the vibrations in the air, he sensed an aura far beyond the terror emitted by the Archdemon. Even the Archdemon, the ruler of the Demon Realm, paled in comparison to this sudden surge of power.

The Archdemon, Madelyn, and the others were visibly shaken by this overwhelming presence.

Under everyone’s watchful gaze, the entire ground of the Demon Abyss began to quake. The nearby blood pool suddenly exploded, and viscous blood splashed in all directions.

Scalding magma gushed from the ruptured ground, merging with the blood and producing a piercing hissing sound as steam billowed.

Then, a massive jade-green dragon claw, the size of a house, reached out from the pit. Its sharp claws, like bronze castings, shimmered with a metallic luster.

The aura that made Owen’s whole body shiver now filled every corner of the heavens and earth, making the air heavy and stiflingly hot.

Whoosh!

After the dragon claw emerged, an even more massive and menacing dragon head followed. Its eyes, emerald like gemstones, emitted a chilling, bone-piercing light.

“Jade Dragon!”

Seeing the dragon, Owen’s brows furrowed even deeper. At the same time, the Godslayer Staff in his hand trembled slightly, as if it had encountered something it deeply desired.

The Jade Dragon’s scales were the key to unsealing the fifth seal of the Godslayer Staff!

The information Ymir had provided him specifically mentioned that it resided in the Demon Abyss.

He had also mentioned that the Jade Dragon had a unique bloodline, spending most of its time in slumber and rarely causing trouble. But once awakened, it was a terror that would make countless beings tremble in fear—its combat strength was unimaginably formidable.

Owen hadn’t expected this Jade Dragon to have power that not only rivaled the Archdemon but perhaps even surpassed her!

“Jade Dragon!”

Madelyn and Rachel cried out in shock. They had never imagined they would encounter such a legendary terror here.

“It seems the battle just now disturbed its slumber. We must leave before it fully awakens. Once it’s fully awake, it will devour every living being within hundreds of miles!”

The Archdemon urged Owen and the others to leave without hesitation.

But just as she finished speaking, the Jade Dragon licked its lips, and drool began to drip from its jaws.

“Since you’ve disturbed my maturity, let me feast on you insignificant insects to my heart’s content!”

As it spoke, it sneered coldly. A jade-green radiance burst from its forehead, enveloping Owen and the others in a flash, sealing off the void for hundreds of miles.

Dreamscape Domain.

Within this emerald-green domain, Owen’s mana seemed to lose control, continuously leaking from his body.

His entire being felt drowsy, as if intoxicated.

Madelyn, Rachel, and Seraphina fared even worse; their legs trembled, and they were on the verge of fainting.

Enduring the intense sleepiness, Owen forcefully waved his hand, sending Madelyn and the others into his small world.

The Jade Dragon was far too powerful.

Even the residual waves of its power were unbearable for them.

Seeing Owen send the two and the beast into his small world, the Jade Dragon looked at Owen with slight surprise.

“The fluctuations of a small world? Interesting, boy. It seems I’ve found a treasure this time.”

The Jade Dragon laughed wildly.

Small worlds were exceedingly rare, and even Archgods found it difficult to create one. Yet this grandmaster-tier mage, an ant, possessed such a treasure.

Locked onto by the Jade Dragon’s covetous gaze, the Godslayer Staff in Owen’s hand suddenly transformed into the Supreme Sword, and the aura of Supreme Order began emanating from his body.

As Owen prepared to activate the Supreme Order, the Archdemon suddenly stepped in front of him, her body swirling with black vortices that forcibly drew the Jade Dragon’s gaze toward her.

“We have no intention of disturbing your rest, great dragon. Why be so ruthless? We shall leave immediately and let you continue your slumber. How about that?” the Archdemon spoke softly, adopting a more conciliatory tone as even she felt the pressure from the Jade Dragon’s overwhelming aura.

“With just the likes of you, you dare bargain with me? It would be your honor to become food for my belly. Dare to refuse?”

The Jade Dragon snorted dismissively, scorching hot breath billowing from its nostrils as it swiped its massive claw toward Owen and the Archdemon.

“You can’t beat it. I’ll hold it off. You must leave now and find my sister. Take her away.”

The gigantic jade-green claw blotted out the sky, replacing the entire horizon. A terrifying aura of destruction radiated from it.

The heavens roared and collapsed under that single claw, returning to primordial chaos.

Sending Owen a message, the Archdemon charged forward, her eyes blazing with battle intent.

“I’ve long heard that the Jade Dragon is extraordinary. Let’s see if you’re as formidable as the legends say!”