Chapter 112: Gold Of Life.
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Star Dou Forest Lake of Life.
A spatial rift quietly unfolded by the lake, and Jiang Bai, Jiang Li’er, Bi Ji, and Di Tian stepped out one after another.
The fresh air, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees, wafted towards us, a stark contrast to the dry and desolate wilderness of the far west.
The lake water is as clear as jade, reflecting towering ancient trees and blue sky and white clouds, and a rich sense of life flows in the air.
"Finally back!"
Jiang Li’er took a deep breath and stretched out her arms, as if she wanted to embrace all the long-lost vitality.
the two and a half years in Dragon Valley were very rewarding, that desolate land that buried countless dragons ultimately lacked the vibrancy of life.
Bi Ji smiled gently, took Jiang Li’er’s hand, and sat down on the soft grass by the lake:"Li’er, tell me about your time in Dragon Valley. I’ve been very worried about you for the past two and a half years."
"Okay, okay!"
Jiang Li’er’s eyes lit up, and she leaned affectionately on Bi Ji’s shoulder, beginning to tell the story vividly.
She spoke with great enthusiasm, and Bi Ji listened with a mixture of surprise, relief, and emotion.
Jiang Bai sat down cross-legged not far away, closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, adapting to the physical changes brought about by his newly broken level 78 soul power and the Mountain Dragon King soul bone.
He could clearly feel that his bone density, muscle strength, and internal organ resilience had reached a completely new level. In terms of physical strength alone, he was probably no less than an ordinary Title Douluo.
About half an incense stick’s time later, Di Tian returned.
He held in his hand a piece of turquoise metal the size of a human head. The surface of the metal shimmered with a liquid-like luster, and countless life veins seemed to be slowly pulsating inside, radiating a powerful and awe-inspiring life force.
Gold of life!
"Jiang Bai, take out the dragon egg."Di Tian said in a deep voice, his gaze falling on Jiang Bai.
Jiang Bai nodded , a thought flickering in his mind. He raised his right hand, and the phantom of the Nine-Treasured Glazed Pagoda appeared behind him, its nine-colored light reflecting off the lakeside.
A beam of light shot out from inside the tower, landing on the ground and revealing a dragon egg about half the height of a person.
The eggshell was dark red , and the originally gorgeous and intricate dragon patterns on the surface were now dull and lifeless, like a gem covered in dust.
The dragon egg emitted a faint aura, like a candle flickering in the wind, and its life force was almost imperceptible.
Bi Ji stood up, her emerald eyes fixed on the dragon egg, her delicate brows furrowing slightly:"Her aura... is so weak , it’s a miracle she’s survived this long."
As the patriarch of the Emerald Swan clan, Bi Ji’s perception of life force far surpasses that of ordinary people. She could clearly sense that the life essence inside this dragon egg was nearly exhausted, like a wick about to burn out, only maintaining its existence with a sliver of willpower.
Di Tian said no more, suspending the Gold of Life three feet above the dragon egg. He formed a hand seal, and his immense soul power transformed into a gentle beam of light, which flowed into the Gold of Life.
"Buzz—"
The golden light of life suddenly shone brightly!
A deep blue light flowed down like a tangible liquid, enveloping the entire dragon egg. An unimaginably powerful life force seeped into the eggshell, like parched earth receiving timely rain.
In that instant , the entire dragon egg was rendered into a translucent cyan color, resembling a huge piece of jadeite.
Inside the eggshell, the faint, spark-like life force seemed to be infused with endless fuel, and began to pulsate and expand violently!
dim lines gradually lit up, regaining their crimson luster.
even appeared on the surface of the eggshell.
It’s not broken , but a sign that life is reviving and the eggshell is starting to breathe!
A quarter of an hour later, Di Tian slowly withdrew his hand, and the light of the Life Gold gradually subsided.
"Okay, that’s all for today."
Di Tian’s expression was serious."Not only is her life force weak, but her vital essence has also been severely depleted. Infusing her with too much life force at once might actually burst her fragile body."
He paused, then added,"Her life force is now basically stable, and she only needs to be nourished with the Gold of Life every now and then. However... the Gold of Life can only partially compensate for the loss of her vital essence. Her future growth potential will likely be affected."
Jiang Bai gazed at the dragon egg, now radiant with renewed light, and could clearly sense the growing strength and vitality within it. He solemnly said,"The matter of our origin can only be remedied by seeking opportunities in the future. In any case, let her live first."
Having said that, he moved his mind again, and the Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda shone brightly, taking the dragon egg and the piece of living gold into its inner world. There, the Fire Dragon King personally looked after it, making it the safest and best environment.
Di Tian watched as Jiang Bai put away the dragon egg, his gaze lingering on him for a moment before he suddenly asked,"What other treasures did you acquire in Dragon Valley? Why do I sense such a strong dragon aura emanating from you... that it’s not human-like?"
At this moment, even without activating any soul power, Jiang Bai naturally exuded a pure and profound dragon’s might. It wasn’t a superficial aura obtained through soul rings or soul bones, but rather a quality emanating from the very essence of life, like that of a true dragon.
Jiang Bai thought for a moment and explained ,"It’s probably because I absorbed a large amount of dragon clouds and dragon souls. In the two and a half years in Dragon Valley, I hunted down nearly a hundred conscious dragon souls, and absorbed countless dragon clouds. Now, my physical strength is probably no less than that of a 100,000-year-old soul beast."
As he spoke, he raised his hand, clenched his fist, and gently tapped his chest, producing a dull echo like striking metal.
"Is that so..."A complex look flashed in Di Tian’s eyes.
He somewhat regretted not having secretly followed Jiang Bai and the other person, otherwise they could have entered Dragon Valley together.
Such an opportunity, which can directly enhance the bloodline and physique of the dragon race, is an unparalleled blessing for any dragon.
If he could absorb enough dragon essence in Dragon Valley, his cultivation might greatly increase, and he might even break through within the Dragon Valley’s small world, perhaps without the heavenly tribulation...
Oh... poor little me, I’m suffering so much!
I feel like lying down...
Di Tian now hopes that Jiang Bai will quickly become a god so that he can rebuild the glory of the dragon race, and then he can begin his dream and travel freely in the universe!
"Sigh..."Di Tian sighed inwardly, then felt relieved.
Everyone has their own opportunities.
Jiang Bai’s good fortune to receive the Dragon God’s inheritance and gain the Mountain Dragon King’s approval.
He patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder, his tone unusually gentle:"Cultivate diligently. If needed, the Star Dou Great Forest will always be your support."
After saying that, Di Tian didn’t linger. With a flash, he disappeared into the shadow of the ancient trees by the lake.
Jiang Li’er and Bi Ji had somehow reached the other side of the lake, where they were talking in hushed tones, their soft laughter occasionally escaping their lips.
Jiang Bai withdrew his gaze, sat down cross-legged, and immersed his consciousness into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.
The small world inside the tower has changed dramatically.
The central Yin- Yang Well of Ice and Fire still intertwined with red and blue, but around the spring, six enormous dragon shadows lay quietly, breathing in and out rich spiritual energy.
The fire dragon and the ice dragon were the earliest dragon beasts to follow Jiang Bai. Their cultivation levels had reached 140,000 and 250,000 years respectively. Their dragon bodies were solid, and their scales shone brightly.
The earth dragon has now evolved into the Taotie, which is over thirty meters long, with a dark yellow body, a ferocious dragon head, and a faint devouring power flowing between its mouth and nose. Its cultivation level has broken through the threshold of 100,000 years.
The three dragons, Wind Dragon, Radiant Holy Dragon, and Dark Shadow Dragon, have also made progress and are only one step away from reaching 100,000 years.
They absorbed a massive amount of dragon essence in Dragon Valley, greatly increasing the purity of their bloodline. Now they are all pure-blooded true dragons.
Further away, the mountain dragon transformed into a miniature hill, lazily lying on the ground basking in the sun.
Sensing Jiang Bai’s consciousness sweeping over it, the small hill trembled slightly, emanating a lazy ripple.
Jiang Bai was satisfied and turned his gaze to the other side.
The Fire Dragon King hovered beside the dragon egg that had been revitalized, his eyes filled with tenderness and anticipation.
The Ice Dragon King stood not far away, eyes closed, seemingly meditating.
But Jiang Bai’s attention was quickly drawn to two other unfamiliar dragon souls.
, one blue and one white, yet radiating profound spatial and temporal fluctuations, hovered somewhat awkwardly at the edge of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, seemingly unsure of what to do.
The Space Dragon King and the Time Dragon King!
Seeing that Jiang Bai’s consciousness had noticed them, the two dragons exchanged a glance, and finally the Space Dragon King coughed lightly.
"Uh... you... hello?"
His tone was clearly one of embarrassment and uncertainty.
Jiang Bai’s consciousness materialized and appeared before the two dragons, curiously examining them:"Who are you...?"
The Time Dragon King hurriedly said,"We are the Time Dragon King and the Space Dragon King, two of the Nine Dragon Kings. Due to certain events back then , our dragon souls hid in the rift between time and space, only escaping today. Sensing the unique dragon aura and spatial fluctuations on your body, we..."
He paused, then continued somewhat apologetically, "I entered your Martial Soul Space without permission. I hope... you won’t take offense."
Jiang Bai suddenly realized.
It turns out that when he left Dragon Valley, the two streaks of light that suddenly appeared were the Twin Dragons of Time and Space!
No wonder I felt some unusual fluctuations in my spiritual sea at the time, but they quickly subsided.
It’s likely that it was automatically suppressed and contained by the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.
"It’s alright,"Jiang Bai smiled."You can rest and recuperate here. Although this place isn’t very spacious, it’s rich in vital energy, which should be beneficial for the recovery of your soul."
The Space Dragon King quickly expressed his gratitude, and the Time Dragon King also breathed a sigh of relief.
The two dragons were initially worried that the human boy would reject them or even drive them away, but they did not expect him to be so magnanimous.
"However..."
"Don’t you need to pay some rent?"