Chapter 91: The Silver Dragon Emerges, Exploring a New Path
The core of the Star Dou Great Forest, deep within the Lake of Life.
Endless vitality condensed into liquid, nourishing the massive sleeping Silver Dragon at the bottom of the lake. Her body wound like a mountain range, her scales shimmering with a cold, moonlight-like luster, each one inscribed with the ultimate principles of heaven and earth. However, beneath this unparalleled beauty and power lay hidden, difficult-to-heal, tragic wounds originating from the era of the God War.
At the moment Yu Yuanchen and the others killed the Ancient Star Tree and Ye Kuan began to absorb the Soul Ring, the sleeping Silver Dragon King felt her silver-white eyelashes tremble slightly.
It wasn't the fluctuations of battle that woke her, but the perception of a certain... similar yet distinct aura. Three extremely faint dragon pressures, like flickering candles in the wind but with an essential status so high they resonated deep within her Soul, were mixed within that human boy she had once met.
At that time, she only felt the boy was exceptionally talented with a pure Martial Soul, potentially becoming a variable in the future, but she didn't pay much attention due to the God Position Legacy he carried. However, upon closer inspection this time, she was truly surprised.
"This is..." A sliver of the Silver Dragon King's consciousness slowly awoke from its eons of slumber. She "looked" toward the direction the aura was coming from.
"Ice Dragon King... Fire Dragon King... and, Thunder Dragon King?" A ripple appeared in her heart. These three auras, though so thin they were almost negligible, carried the imprint of their Bloodline Origin that could not be mistaken. They were three of the Nine Great Dragon Kings who shared the same Origin as her and had once followed the Dragon God to battle across the World and rule the God Realm!
In the strict hierarchy of the Dragon Clan, the Dragon God was the supreme emperor, while she and the Golden Dragon King, as the split halves of the Dragon God, were like the Crown Prince and princes with absolute rights of succession, their Bloodlines noble and standing above all dragons.
The Nine Great Elemental Dragon Kings were like princes enfeoffed across the heavens, each holding power and enjoying high status. Although their Bloodlines were slightly inferior to hers, they were far beyond ordinary members of the Dragon Clan. Now, the auras of three "Prince-level" Dragon Kings had actually appeared on a human at the same time?
Her gaze pierced through space, falling once more upon Yu Yuanchen. This time, she looked more closely.
"The Thunder Dragon King's aura... originates from that Soul Bone on his head? It has actually been fully repaired and transformed into a 'crown' shape? Interesting." The Silver Dragon King instantly saw through the Origin of the dragon kings crown.
But what concerned her more were the other two auras. "Ice and fire power... not attached as a Soul Bone or Soul Ring, but... absorbed and refined by him, integrated into his own Bloodline? He found the falling place of the Ice and Fire Dragon King? And he can extract their dragon power?"
This speculation caused ripples in the Silver Dragon King's silent heart. The Ice and Fire Dragon King were extremely powerful even among the Nine Great Dragon Kings. Their burial ground would inevitably contain a vast amount of Dragon Clan Origin and Law fragments. If found, it might accelerate the recovery of her main body's injuries, or even...
Just then, shadows surged at the bottom of the lake as several powerful auras quietly approached. Ferocious beasts like the Beast God Di Tian and the Jade Swan sensed their Lord's awakening and woke from their silence one after another, respectfully waiting nearby.
"Lord, you are awake? Do you have any instructions?" Di Tian's deep voice rang out with reverence.
"Mhm," the Silver Dragon King responded indifferently, sharing her recent perception with the Ferocious beasts.
A terrifying glint suddenly erupted in Di Tian's massive dragon eyes: "The falling place of the Ice and Fire Dragon King Majesties? Lord, this boy must know the clues! I request permission to capture him immediately and interrogate him for the location! If we can recover the remains of the two Majesties and absorb their Origin, it will surely help the Lord recover sooner!"
The Jade Swan frowned slightly, her perception leaning more toward Life and harmony. She said softly, "Di Tian, do not be reckless. According to the Lord, this boy carries a Divinity Legacy. Acting rashly might alert the gods behind him."
The Silver Dragon King nodded slightly, her cold voice ringing out: "The Jade Swan is right. Although the divine marks on him are subtle, they truly exist. Unless necessary, it is not advisable to have a direct conflict with the God Realm."
She was still heavily injured, but she did not fear an ordinary First-level God. However, if it drew the attention of the God Realm Committee, the consequences would be unpredictable. Furthermore, while gods might not always watch their successors, any powerful external force forcibly interfering with a Legacy trial would surely be noticed immediately, and they might even descend personally. She could not take that risk.
"Are we just going to let this human boy possess the Legacy of two Princes while we can do nothing?" Di Tian let out a low, unwilling growl, but he did not dare disobey his Lord's will.
The Silver Dragon King was silent for a moment, a flash of decisiveness in her silver eyes: "This matter requires careful consideration. Forcible capture is not an option, but the clues to the Ice and Fire Dragon King are vital."
Her thoughts raced, and a plan gradually took shape. "I intend to separate ten percent of my Origin, supplemented by the essence of the Lake of Life, to mold a perfect human body. Then, I will inhabit it with my main consciousness and personally travel to the human World."
"Lord! You mustn't!" Di Tian was shocked upon hearing this. "Your injuries are not yet healed. Separating your Origin again—wouldn't that be making things worse? Besides, the human World is treacherous; why must you risk yourself? I am willing to go on your behalf!"
The Silver Dragon King shook her head: "Only by going personally and inhabiting a Clone with my main divine soul can I perfectly mask the Soul Beast aura and hide from the God Realm's inspection. The Clone's strength doesn't need to be too high, just enough for self-defense; the focus is on concealment and investigation. My main body will be controlled by a split Soul to maintain its Life force and continue sleeping here to heal; the impact won't be significant. This matter concerns the great plan for the Dragon Clan's revival and cannot afford any mistakes."
Her gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, falling once more on the human youth. "Let me go and see what is so special about this human who carries the Karma of three great Dragon Kings."
"The dragon kings crown is not something just anyone can wear," the Silver Dragon King said faintly.
Seeing their Lord's mind was set, Di Tian and the other Ferocious beasts could only bow and obey. The Lake of Life returned to silence, but an undercurrent had begun to surge.
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Dragon City, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
Yu Yuanchen naturally didn't know about the scheme deep within Star Dou that concerned his fate. Since returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, he spent most of his time immersed in his cultivation chamber, bitterly pondering a way to deal with the dragon nature eroding his heart.
"Blocking is not as good as channeling; forced suppression is not a good strategy." Yu Yuanchen sat quietly on a prayer mat, thoughts racing through his mind. "The key is that I cannot rely too heavily on the innate abilities brought by the True Dragon Bloodline for my combat power. Otherwise, if I encounter something that can suppress the Dragon Clan Bloodline, or if my Heart-Nature is completely assimilated by the dragon nature, I will be like a bird with broken wings, my combat power greatly diminished."
"Relying on Bloodline means ultimately being restricted by Bloodline. To transcend its shackles, one must first possess the power to look down upon one's peers without relying on Bloodline!" This was the conclusion he reached after days of contemplation.
The power brought by the True Dragon Bloodline was certainly strong, but it couldn't be his only reliance. He needed to create means that belonged solely to himself and surpassed the limits of Bloodline.
He first thought of his own power System. Besides his Martial Soul and Soul Bones, his greatest assets were his self-created Martial Soul Abilities and his control over lightning.
"The Five Thunders Orthodox Method was created by combining the Daoist concepts of my previous Life with the lightning Martial Soul of this Life. It contains the orthodox Law of heaven and earth, fierce and vast. Its Foundation lies in my understanding and application of the Law of lightning, and its connection to Bloodline is relatively weak."
"And the Ninth Spirit Ability, 'Yin Yang Divine Lightning,' integrates the changes of Yin and Yang, ice and fire, making it extremely mysterious. If I can combine the two at a deeper level and create stronger self-created Martial Soul Abilities that rely less on dragon pressure and the dragon body, it would greatly enrich my means of facing enemies and reduce my reliance on Bloodline."
He closed his eyes, sinking his mind into his body, carefully experiencing the five types of lightning force changes in the Five Thunders Orthodox Method, as well as the Profound Truth of the Yin Yang Divine Lightning where Yin and Yang generate each other and hardness and softness are balanced. In his mind, he constantly deduced various possibilities for combination, change, and sublimation. This was a process that required a lot of time and Comprehension Ability to polish; it couldn't be rushed.
At the same time, he also turned his attention to the External Soul Bone that he treated almost as an extension of his Martial Soul—the thunder dragon spear.
"The spear is the leader of all weapons, and also the king of all weapons. In close-quarters combat, technique is of paramount importance." Yu Yuanchen lightly stroked the purple-gold dragon spear floating before him. Lightning patterns flowed on the spear's body, sending out an affectionate ripple. "In the memories of my previous Life, that Skybeam Douluo Yun Ming could roam the continent with just a Skybeam Spear and a set of superb spear techniques, earning him the title of a hero of his generation. His talent is indeed admirable. Although I have the advantage of the dragon spear, I have neglected the refinement of spear arts, mostly relying on its hardness and lightning-conducting ability. It's truly a waste of a treasure."
He decided to begin systematically studying spear arts alongside his Soul skills cultivation. He wouldn't pursue flashy Moves but would return to basics, honing the most fundamental movements like thrusting, stabbing, parrying, chopping, sweeping, pointing, collapsing, and picking. He sought precision in power delivery, trickiness in angles, mastery of timing, and perfect integration with his own Soul Power and lightning attribute. He wanted to truly refine the thunder dragon spear into a killing Sharp Weapon that was an extension of his arm and integrated offense and defense, rather than just a carrier for releasing lightning.
Of course, Yu Yuanchen was not someone who would give up the essentials for the non-essentials. He wouldn't give up the fundamental path of Soul Power cultivation just because he feared dragon nature erosion or Bloodline suppression. Increasing strength was the hard truth; Rank, Soul core tempering, and Spiritual Power growth remained top priorities. He simply wanted to broaden the 'width' and 'depth' of his strength while increasing absolute power, making his power System more diverse and his Foundation more solid, no longer over-relying on a single Bloodline talent.
"Soul Power cultivation cannot be neglected, self-created Martial Soul Abilities need dedicated deduction, and spear art basics must be honed daily. Time... I need more time." Yu Yuanchen took a deep breath, suppressing a hint of impatient anxiety caused by the dragon nature's influence, his eyes becoming steady and determined once more.
He knew this was a long cultivation journey, a race against his own laziness, Bloodline instincts, and time. But his Dao Heart was set; he would Move forward unwaveringly on this path of 'using the human heart to command dragon power.'
Outside the quiet room, the moonlight was like water; inside, Yu Yuanchen's mind was clear as he began his preliminary exploration of the new path. The prototype of a new Soul skills, the basics of spear arts, the cycles of Soul Power... everything was just beginning. And far away at the bottom of the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest, a human Clone condensing the Silver Dragon King's Origin and will was also quietly gestating. The trajectory of fate was about to encounter a new intersection
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