In the grand chamber adorned with golden dragon motifs, a stunning woman sat with her legs crossed, her gaze fixed upon the bound creature before her. She wore a luxurious red and gold cheongsam, embroidered with intricate dragon patterns. The slit along her thigh revealed long, flawless legs, yet the man kneeling before her dared not sneak a glance.
He kept his head bowed low, not out of mere respect, but fear. This was no ordinary woman—she was Princess Ellie, a daughter of the Dragon Clan. To so much as look at her improperly would be courting death.
The man forced a smile and spoke in a tone laced with reverence. "Yes, Princess Ellie, this is the unique creature I brought back for you."
Before her, restrained with heavy chains, was a beast of unusual appearance. It was the size of a grown man, with curved horns atop its head and a sinuous tail trailing behind. A strange mixture of elegance and ferocity marked its form—like a dragon still in its infancy.
Princess Ellie eyed the creature with an expression of disdain. "This is the 'new treasure' you spoke of? It's nothing more than a dog."
Without hesitation, she lifted her delicate foot and pressed it against the beast's face, grinding it into the floor with amusement.
"This mutt isn't even worthy of being called a man," she sneered, a smirk curling her lips.
Bound and humiliated, the creature struggled against his restraints. Then, through gritted teeth, it snarled, "Damn it! You're the dog! Your whole family is a pack of dogs! Do you have any idea who I am?"
Ellie raised an eyebrow in surprise, watching as the beast's eyes burned with fury.
"My name is Qi Ling, and I am no mere beast—I am a Nine-Winged Celestial Dragon!" His voice thundered with indignation.
A hush filled the chamber. If the Dragon Clan knew anything, it was the legend of the Nine-Winged Celestial Dragon. A being of destruction, a force of nature. With a single roar, mountains crumbled. A flap of its wings could shake the very earth.
Yet here he was, bound and powerless, unable to do anything but endure humiliation.
Qi Ling trembled with anger. He had once been an ordinary man from Earth—until fate had thrown him into this new world. He had been reborn as a beast of legend, only to be captured before he could even awaken his full power.
He had barely begun his journey, and now, he was nothing more than a plaything for this tyrannical princess.
Ellie let out a burst of laughter. "Oh? This little dog can talk? How amusing."
She withdrew her foot momentarily, only to stand up and gaze down at him from above. Then, with deliberate slowness, she pressed her foot against his face again, her smirk widening. "Go on. Say something else to entertain me."
Qi Ling clenched his jaw, his fury simmering just beneath the surface. "You better enjoy this while you can, woman. One day, I'll be the one stepping on you."
Ellie's laughter rang out, pure and unrestrained. "You? Step on me?" Her voice dripped with mockery.
She bent down, grasping one of his horns between her fingers, pulling his head up so that their eyes met. "Oh, you poor, delusional little thing. You're nothing but a beast now. What gives you the right to speak such nonsense?" Her voice turned husky, laced with amusement. "You should be grateful—after all, you'll be my personal pet from now on."
She released his horn with a final, condescending pat before settling herself comfortably atop him, as though he were nothing more than a cushion. "You'll make a fine plaything."
Qi Ling's fury boiled over, his pride screaming in protest.
"One day," he vowed silently, "I will turn the tables. Just you wait."
Just as Ellie was about to resume her game, a soldier entered the chamber, bowing deeply before her.
"Princess Ellie, King Aiwen has summoned you. He requires your presence immediately."
Ellie clicked her tongue in annoyance. "Now? I'm busy."
The guard hesitated before nodding. "His orders are urgent."
Ellie exhaled in frustration before casting a final glance at Qi Ling. With a smirk, she reached out and lightly traced his jawline with her fingertip. "I was hoping to tame you and make you my mount today, but it looks like that will have to wait. Don't go anywhere. When I return, we'll have more fun."
With that, she rose gracefully, her hips swaying as she strode from the room.
Qi Ling watched her leave, his body trembling—not with fear, but with rage.
"Damn you!" he cursed under his breath. "Let's see who tames who!"
Just as Qi Ling lay there, seething in frustration, a crisp female voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
"Ding! The Strongest Ferocious Beast System has been successfully bound!"
Qi Ling's eyes widened in shock before he gritted his teeth. "About time! I nearly got played to death waiting for this!"
The binding process had taken far too long—long enough for him to suffer unbearable humiliation.
"Ding! Reminder to the host: The stronger the system, the longer the binding time! This is not one of those low-tier garbage systems. True power takes time!"
Hearing this, Qi Ling's irritation faded, replaced by excitement. "Oh? So, does that mean I'm about to become insanely powerful?"
"Ding! Of course! This is the Strongest Ferocious Beast System! It will help the host ascend to the peak of existence, surpass all limits, and defy the very laws of the world!"
Qi Ling's heart pounded with exhilaration. "That powerful? Can it transform me into a human? Or at least grant me the strength to escape from here? If that lunatic princess returns, I'm dead meat!"
"Ding! The host has the ability to switch between two modes: Human Mode and Fighting Beast Mode. Additionally, as a welcome gift, the system provides a Starter Pack. Opening it will grant the host a random power boost."
Qi Ling's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Human Mode! Activate!"
Swish!
In an instant, the small dragon-like creature transformed. Where once stood a bound beast, there was now a tall and striking young man—1.85 meters in height, with sharp black eyes, a chiseled mermaid-line physique, and dark flowing hair.
The ropes that had once restrained him now lay useless on the ground, unable to hold his new form.
A gleam in the corner of the room caught his eye—a mirror.
Turning to look at his reflection, Qi Ling's jaw nearly dropped. "Damn! I look this good? Transformation perks are insane! In this world, I might just become the dream of a billion girls!"
He couldn't help but smirk. In a place where strength reigned supreme, beauty was often overlooked. But Qi Ling? He was about to have it all.
"Time to turn this world upside down!"