Stealing the Source

A light, manifesting in the shape of a dragon, shot out towards Han Sen's forehead.

The light was wickedly fast, and Han Sen was not quick enough to avoid it.

"Dragon King has returned." A voice rang across the expanse of Han Sen's mind. It was firm and menacing to hear, but there was a glimmer of genuine surprise and relief as an undercurrent to the tone.

Han Sen looked around and suddenly realized his environment had changed; he was inside his own consciousness. Ahead of him was a red lotus, and in its fold, something was trying to wiggle its way out.

"Evil Lotus Queen, you belong to her. And she has marked you?" Dragon King's voice roared with sudden anger, and he went on to say, "If she is here, I would do best to avoid her. But you are merely a marked subordinate; there is nothing you can do to prevent my rebirth."