Time flies, and several months have passed quietly since Yu Yuanchen returned to Dragon City. The winter snow has melted, spring has returned to the land, and both inside and outside Dragon City are full of vitality. Yu Yuanchen's life has become regular and fulfilling, spent accompanying his beloved wife and focusing on his research.
In the cultivation chamber within the forbidden area at the back of the mountain.
Yu Yuanchen slowly opened his eyes, purple-gold lightning flickering in his pupils, accompanied by a hint of contemplation and dissatisfaction. A faint, almost invisible ripple undulated around his body, emitting a profound aura that seemed to repel and distort certain intangible forces. This was the prototype of the "Demon Breaking Seal," a self-created soul skill he had spent months of painstaking effort to initially develop.
After countless deductions, attempts, and adjustments, he successfully combined the natural resistance to negative states within his Dragon Bloodline with the ability to interfere with laws inherent in his transformed soul power, forming this special defense field. Once activated, it could indeed produce significant weakening or even immunity to certain low-level rule-based effects such as curses, slowing, and weakness.
However, its effect was still a far cry from Yu Yuanchen's expectations. Facing the simulated rule interference equivalent to that of an ordinary Titled Douluo, the "Demon Breaking Seal" could offset a portion, but it was far from reaching the level of "immunity" or "significant weakening." The core problem lay in the fact that his activation of the ancient, near-absolute "immunity to all laws" origin within his Dragon Bloodline was not deep or pure enough.
"After all... I am not a true pure-blooded dragon." Yu Yuanchen sighed softly. His martial soul was the top-tier Thunder Sacred Dragon, and his bloodline had undergone multiple transformations to become infinitely close to the Dragon King level, but fundamentally, he was still human. A human body is like a precise "container" and "converter" that can carry and utilize dragon power, yet it cannot naturally possess the "privilege" or "exemption" regarding the laws of heaven and earth that are engraved in the deepest parts of a dragon's bloodline and soul.
To make the "Demon Breaking Seal" undergo a qualitative change, he must dig deeper, or even "awaken" the dragon source inheritance hidden within his bloodline!
A bold and dangerous idea surfaced in Yu Yuanchen's mind once again—to use the "Return to Origin" spirit domain he constructed after his spiritual power reached the Spirit Domain Realm!
"Return to Origin" can trace the essence of all things. If he used the power of this domain to reverse-trace the source of his own bloodline, he might be able to touch upon fragments of memory and inheritance information from the True Dragon ancestor at the source of his Thunder Sacred Dragon bloodline from the ancient era!
This move was by no means easy; it was extremely perilous! The memories of the Dragon Clan are vast and majestic, containing not only knowledge and power but also their unique will, emotions, and even worldviews. Once immersed too deeply and eroded by that ancient, domineering, and self-centered dragon will, he might undergo a drastic change in personality at best, or lose himself and be dominated by bloodline instincts, becoming a monster that only knows how to destroy at worst!
In the past, Yu Yuanchen's strength had not reached its peak, and although his will was firm, he lacked absolute certainty. Coupled with being tied down by various matters, he had always suppressed this thought. But now, his cultivation had reached the Level 99 limit, his soul power had undergone a qualitative change, and his mind and will had been tempered through thousands of trials, becoming as firm as a boulder. He was confident that as long as he was cautious and proceeded step by step, he could handle this risk!
"Time waits for no one... To protect what I cherish, how can I hesitate because of fear of risk?" A flash of determination crossed Yu Yuanchen's eyes. This was not just to perfect the "Demon Breaking Seal" or to possess a trump card for any bizarre means in the future, but also to walk more steadily on the upcoming path to godhood without losing his spirit of courageous advancement. Yu Yuanchen decided to take the risk!
With the plan set, Yu Yuanchen did not start immediately. He spent several days adjusting his state to the absolute peak, with his blood essence full, soul power harmonious, and spirit refreshed. Afterward, he set up heavy restrictions around the cultivation chamber to ensure no one would disturb him and placed a warning barrier that would automatically alert his grandfather, Yu Boxuan, should his aura show violent fluctuations or abnormalities.
Everything was ready. Yu Yuanchen sat cross-legged in the center of the chamber and slowly closed his eyes.
"Return to Origin, trace the source!"
Hum--!
An invisible, intangible, yet mysterious ripple that seemed capable of piercing through time and space to glimpse the origin spread quietly with Yu Yuanchen at the center. This time, he did not extend his domain outward but instead kept its power contained and internalized, like the most meticulous scalpel, guiding it toward the source of his own bloodline!
In an instant, Yu Yuanchen's consciousness seemed to sink into a surging, purple-gold bloodline river radiating majestic dragon might! He traveled upstream, passing through the imprints of his father, Yu Mingfeng, his grandfather, Yu Boxuan... passing through the faint marks of generations of ancestors of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan... and continued upward!
He saw it! He saw lightning tearing through chaos, and giant dragons appearing in the sky! He saw countless ancient True Dragons with bodies that blotted out the sky, scales flashing with divine light of various colors, and auras that could destroy the world, soaring in the sea of stars and contending for hegemony on the earth!
He did not foolishly attempt to obtain the complete inheritance, but like a cautious archaeologist, he carefully "touched" the memory fragments floating in the bloodline river.
The first time, he "saw" a purple divine dragon that controlled the Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder battling a Didi Demon Dragon wreathed in inextinguishable demonic fire in a star field. The divine dragon swung a claw, not a simple burst of energy, but one that invoked the surrounding law power, turning it into a cage to seal time and space! Yu Yuanchen's mind surged, and he only had time to memorize that profound method of exerting force before he immediately severed the connection and exited the tracing.
Returning to reality, Yu Yuanchen's complexion was pale, and sweat beaded on his forehead, but his eyes erupted with a brilliant gleam! "So that's it! Dragon Clan battle skills can invoke the Heaven and Earth Power to add to one's body with every move! Rather than relying solely on physical strength and dragon power!"
After resting for several days until his mind was completely calm, he conducted the second tracing. This time, he "saw" a silver-purple divine dragon swimming in an endless sea of thunder. Its scales naturally generated countless thunder runes, and with every breath, it could swallow ten thousand miles of thunder clouds, taming the Furious Lightning Power as if it were an extension of its own arm. Yu Yuanchen focused on the flow patterns of the runes on its scales and the unique artistic conception of "Thunder Control" rather than "Thunder Manipulation."
The third time, he "experienced" a fragment of memory from an ancient black dragon. This black dragon was not skilled in spells but specialized in physical strength; its body was as strong as divine metal, and it had once used its claws to tear apart a powerful divine formation that had attempted to seal it! Yu Yuanchen felt that pure, extreme physical strength and law-breaking will that shattered all restraints!
The fourth time, the fifth time...
Every time he traced, Yu Yuanchen was extremely cautious, never staying in the same memory for too long. The information he extracted each time was very limited, and there was always a sufficiently long interval between two tracings to digest, absorb, and ensure his own will was not eroded.
The process was dangerous, like walking on thin ice. Several times, he was nearly affected by the monstrous resentment of a giant dragon before its death or the violent killing intent during battle. Fortunately, his spiritual power was strong enough to hold onto his original intention, allowing him to break free in time.
But the gains were also immense!
Over the past few months, although he had not obtained any complete dragon secret skills, he had pieced together a wealth of valuable experience regarding Dragon Clan combat methods, energy usage techniques, body tempering methods, and how to counter various law restraints. These experiences came from ancient True Dragons with different attributes and specialties. Although they did not form a system, they opened a door for him to a higher level of power application!
The most direct benefit was the breakthrough in the perfection of the "Demon Breaking Seal"! Through analyzing the memory fragments of those dragons skilled in resisting curses and breaking seals, Yu Yuanchen gained a brand-new understanding of how to more efficiently stimulate the law resistance within his bloodline. He no longer tried to "construct" a barrier but learned from the ancient dragons to let his bloodline aura and energy circulation naturally radiate a domain field that "repelled all laws"!
When the new "Demon Breaking Seal" was activated, there was no longer a visible energy film; instead, he seemed to be shrouded in an invisible "Dragon Power Field." Any external rule power attempting to act upon him would be instinctively repelled and impacted by his own bloodline and soul power the moment it touched this field, its power greatly reduced! While he dared not say he could completely ignore rule skills of the same level, he could already weaken them by more than half and significantly extend their activation time! Yu Yuanchen had tested it; even the "Purify" law power fully unleashed by Qian Daoliu with the Angel Sacred Sword now had less than one-tenth of its effect on him!
Not only that, these dragon memory fragments greatly enriched his combat experience and vision. The scenes of those ancient giant dragons battling various powerful beings, though only a glimpse, gave him a brand-new understanding of power usage, timing control, and even desperate situation response. This was far from what could be achieved by closing the door and working alone.
The greater gain was inspiration! Countless ideas burst forth in his mind, and he prepared to integrate these dragon combat skills and the Blood Essence Martial Path after perfecting the "Demon Breaking Seal" to create a set of top-tier martial arts systems truly suitable for dragon-type martial souls!
In addition, the "True Dragon Undying Body" he had drafted in his early years was based more on his own experience, focusing on blood essence circulation and body tempering. Compared to other soul masters, it was naturally a top-tier method, but compared to the physical mysteries of the Dragon Clan that roamed the universe in their prime, even if it was only a part, it still seemed quite superficial. But now, he had the confidence to perfect and sublimate it, making it worthy of the name "True Dragon" and becoming the core body-refining secret skill of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
Spring passed and autumn came, and another few months went by. When Dragon City welcomed midsummer again, Yu Yuanchen finally pushed the "Demon Breaking Seal" to perfection at its current stage and carried out a thorough upgrade and reconstruction of the "True Dragon Undying Body," incorporating a large amount of dragon body-refining essence, making its power and potential incomparable to before.
However, just as he was about to continue delving into the new martial arts, he voluntarily stopped all cultivation and research.
Because Ye Zhilan's due date was approaching.
Although according to the physician's diagnosis, there was still over a month left, Yu Yuanchen no longer had the heart to focus on anything else. He completely threw the sect affairs to his grandfather and father, declined all visitors, and stayed by Ye Zhilan's side all day, almost never leaving her side.
In the bedchamber, the faint, elegant fragrance of calming incense was burning. Ye Zhilan's abdomen was already high and protruding, making her movements slightly inconvenient, but her complexion was rosy and her spirit was quite good. Watching her husband's appearance, which was like facing a great enemy and even more nervous than herself, she found it both funny and heartwarming.
"Brother Yuanchen, there is no need to be so nervous; there is still nearly a month left." Ye Zhilan leaned on the soft couch, watching Yu Yuanchen, who was carefully peeling a spirit fruit for her, and said with a soft smile, "The way you are makes me nervous too."
Yu Yuanchen brought the peeled fruit to her lips, his movements as gentle as if he were treating a rare treasure, but his tone carried an unquestionable insistence: "These last few days are the most critical. I'm not going anywhere; I'll stay here and accompany you. Whatever you want to eat or do, just tell me."
Ye Zhilan knew his heart and said no more, smiling as she accepted his thoughtfulness. With the number one powerhouse on the continent, the dignified Dragon Emperor Douluo, serving her so carefully, her heart was full of sweetness and stability.
Yu Yuanchen almost took over everything he could do for her: feeding her water and food, helping her walk, reading stories to relieve her boredom, and even clumsily learning to massage her. His nervousness and anticipation infected everyone around him. Elders like Yu Boxuan, Yu Mingfeng, Ye Kuan, and Ye's parents also visited frequently, and the hall was always filled with a warm and expectant atmosphere.
Time passed day by day, calm and warm. However, the birth of a child always seems to like giving people surprises.
On this day, the sky was as clear as if washed, and the sunlight was warm and cozy; it was an ordinary afternoon. Ye Zhilan had just woken up from a nap and was being supported by Yu Yuanchen as she walked slowly in the hall when she suddenly frowned slightly and let out a soft "Hmm."
"What's wrong, Zhilan? Is something uncomfortable?" Yu Yuanchen's nerves tightened instantly.
Ye Zhilan felt the rhythmic tightening coming from her abdomen, her cheeks pale, and with a trace of the panic and firmness of a first-time mother, she whispered: "Brother Yuanchen... I... I think... I'm going to give birth."
There were no strange phenomena in the heavens and earth, no wind or clouds changing color; everything came so naturally and so calmly.
Yu Yuanchen was stunned for a moment, then reacted. Even with his peak Douluo state of mind, he couldn't help but be a bit flustered at this moment. He forced himself to be calm, picked up Ye Zhilan horizontally, his movements extremely gentle, and said in a steady voice to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, Zhilan, I'm here! I'm here for everything!"
While carefully placing Ye Zhilan on the delivery bed that had been prepared long ago, he used soul power to transmit his voice, instantly alarming the entire sect!
"Quick! Call the physician! The midwife! Notify Grandfather, Father, and Grandpa Ye!"
The command was clear and swift, carrying a trace of imperceptible trembling.
In an instant, the entire Young Sect Master Mansion, and even the whole Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, sprang into action! Well-trained maids, experienced midwives, and the most skilled healing-type Soul Master in the sect were all in position in a heartbeat! Yu Boxuan, Yu Mingfeng, Ye Kuan, and others also rushed to the outside of the hall at top speed, each of them wearing expressions of tension and anticipation.
Yu Yuanchen was blocked outside the delivery room. This was the rule; even though he was the strongest powerhouse on the continent, at this moment, he could only pace anxiously outside the door like the most ordinary husband. His powerful Divine Sense could clearly perceive everything inside the delivery room, feeling Ye Zhilan's suppressed groans of pain and sensing that vibrant Life Aura struggling to descend into the world.
Time seemed to become infinitely long. Every minute and every second was an ordeal for Yu Yuanchen. He clenched his fists tightly until his knuckles turned white, his aura unconsciously rippling slightly, causing the surrounding air to become somewhat stagnant. He had never felt so powerless; despite possessing heaven-defying Cultivation Level, he could not share even a fraction of the pain for his beloved.
"Waa--!"
I do not know how much time had passed, but a clear and powerful Baby Cry, like the sound of nature, suddenly pierced through the tense silence!
Yu Yuanchen's entire body shuddered, and he rushed to the door in an instant.
Immediately following, another cry, slightly weaker but equally full of vitality, rang out!
"Congratulations, Young Sect Master! Congratulations, Young Sect Master! It is a Dragon-Phoenix Twin! A young master and a young lady! Mother and Child Safe!" The midwife pushed the door open, her face full of joy as she repeatedly announced the good news.
Yu Yuanchen's hanging heart finally dropped, and a massive wave of joy surged like a tide, instantly engulfing him. He stepped into the delivery room, where the thick scent of blood was mixed with the fresh aura of new life. Ye Zhilan lay on the bed, pale and with sweat-dampened hair, yet a satisfied and happy smile graced the corner of her mouth.
Two experienced midwives were carefully bringing two swaddles to the side of the bed. In the swaddles, the two tiny infants still had a faint reddish hue to their skin; although their eyes were not yet fully open, one could already see the refinement in their brows. The boy's cry was loud and his limbs were strong, while the girl appeared quieter, sobbing softly.
Yu Yuanchen walked to the bedside, first leaning down to press a deep kiss on Ye Zhilan's forehead, his voice hoarse and filled with tenderness: "You've worked hard, Zhilan."
Ye Zhilan shook her head weakly, her gaze looking toward the two children with gentleness.
Only then did Yu Yuanchen tremble as he reached out his hands, carefully taking the two small, warm lives into his arms, one in each. At that moment, he felt as if he were embracing the entire world. A sense of connection and responsibility, a throb of bloodline he had never felt before, filled his heart and chest.
"Brother Yuanchen, give the children a name," Ye Zhilan said softly.
Yu Yuanchen gazed at the son and daughter in his arms, his eyes filled with infinite love and expectation. He pondered for a moment, then said aloud: "My son shall be called 'Yunting'! I hope he is like thunder in the clouds, hidden until it strikes, and when it strikes, it shocks the world. May he inherit the will of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, being firm, brave, and shaking the heavens with his might!"
"My daughter shall be named 'Yunyao'! I wish for her to be like a beautiful jade among the clouds, gentle and full of Wisdom, with a clear heart, living a life of joy and peace, cherished by heaven and earth."
Yu Yunting, Yu Yunyao.
Once the names were set, sounds of congratulations immediately rang out inside and outside the hall. Yu Boxuan and the others also walked in, looking at the two children in the swaddles, their hearts filled with comfort as laughter continued to echo.
Yu Yuanchen held his children, guarded his wife, and watched his family gathering around him; his heart was filled with an indescribable sense of fulfillment and happiness. The disturbances of the outside world, the Bottleneck of cultivation, and the challenges of the future all seemed insignificant at this moment.
The birth of the newborns brought new hope to Dragon City and opened a brand-new page in the life of Yu Yuanchen. The road ahead might still be full of wind and rain, but the warmth and joy of this moment would be forever Engraved in his heart, becoming the source of his motivation to protect everything.
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