My Crazy Upgrade System

This was clearly the Ren Family’s territory, yet Ren Long had never been here. After all, once you entered one of the four outer gates, you couldn’t enter a second time. It was very strange that this was his first visit.

It turned out he was following his ancestors’ command not to enter this place!

"Ren, what did you feel when you first came in here?" Yi Tianyun asked after a moment of thought.

"When I came in...? I felt a pulling force, drawing me forward," Ren Long said after some thought. "I followed that pull, and before I knew it, I had walked right into this place."

"I see..." Yi Tianyun’s eyes glinted. "Remember how the area outside was littered with skeletons? I suspect the Celestial Dragon Remains are the cause. It must have drained all the clansmen’s Essence Blood, leaving them to die here."

"What makes you say that?" Ren Long asked, confused.

"Didn’t the Celestial Dragon Ancestor mention it before? Its descendants either forcibly extended its life through their own sacrifice, or it became demonic and frantically absorbed its own kin," Yi Tianyun said grimly. "I find the demonic theory more plausible. Ren, you were drawn here unconsciously, most likely because the Celestial Dragon Bloodline in your body compelled you to walk in and offer your Essence Blood to the Celestial Dragon Ancestor, allowing it to prolong its existence."

Ren Long’s eyes widened in shock as Yi Tianyun spoke. ’Doesn’t this mean that the initial destruction of Coiling Dragon Cave was ultimately caused by the Celestial Dragon Race itself? That they brought about their own demise?’

"That actually makes sense. It’s a shame we don’t know the truth. I only know that my ancestors forbade us from entering this place. We were allowed to wander the outer areas, but we were absolutely forbidden from coming inside," Ren Long said gravely. "Combined with your theory, Yi, it seems very likely. Our ancestors knew how dangerous it was, which is why they kept us out. The Celestial Dragon Ancestor’s power suppresses us. No matter how strong our cultivation is, we would still be suppressed by its might."

As the progenitor, the Celestial Dragon Ancestor held absolute superiority through its Bloodline, naturally allowing it to suppress their power. It was like facing their king; how could they dare to resist? Looked at this way, it wasn’t that Ren Long was lucky, but that he was destined to be drawn here.

’This Coiling Dragon Treasure Map is a real death trap,’ Yi Tianyun thought. ’If my cultivation weren’t a bit stronger, I would have died here for sure. If I had come here back when I was only at the Spirit Pill Stage and followed the Treasure Map inside, my fate would’ve been the same as Ren Long’s—trapped until I died.’

’Unless some supreme expert happened to come in and destroy the Celestial Dragon Remains for them, they’d never be able to leave.’

In any case, the truth was lost to them. With no one here to explain it, just being able to leave was good enough.

A passage then appeared before them—a way out. A look of joyful surprise lit up Ren Long’s face.

"We can finally leave! We can finally get out!" Ren Long was ecstatic. After being trapped for so long, how could he not be thrilled to finally escape?

Yi Tianyun nodded and walked out with him, the two of them disappearing into the passageway.

Meanwhile, outside, many people had already emerged with their treasures. Some faces were lit with joy, others etched with sorrow; each person’s expression told a different story.

Xu Fei, on the other hand, was beaming as he waited in the main hall for Yi Tianyun to emerge.

’I wonder when Yi will get out,’ Xu Fei thought, his eyes shining with unconcealable delight. ’My haul this time was incredible. Breaking through to the Spirit Pill Stage will be no problem at all!’ It was clear he had obtained an amazing Treasure.

When Wang Menglong came out, his face was contorted with fury. "Dammit, I was so close!"

From his expression, it was obvious he was so furious because he had failed to obtain the Treasure he wanted. Although the treasures here were on full display, actually acquiring them was another story entirely. It all depended on one’s own strength.

At least it wasn’t dangerous, unlike Yi Tianyun’s deadly encounter with the Celestial Dragon Remains.

"Xu Fei, what Treasure did you get? Take it out and let me have a look!" Wang Menglong, in his foul mood, strode over to Xu Fei upon seeing him.

"And why should I?" Xu Fei frowned. None of the Cultivators coming out of the cave would casually display their gains. It was unwise to flaunt one’s wealth; you’d only invite trouble if the wrong person took notice.

But Wang Menglong was just that arrogant, tyrannically demanding to see it.

"Why? Because I’m Wang Menglong, that’s why!" Wang Menglong clenched his fists, glaring coldly at him. "I’m asking you one last time: are you going to show me or not? If you don’t, then don’t blame me for beating you up and dragging you back to the Xu Family. They’re offering a hefty reward for you right now, and I’d be happy to collect it!"

"Is that right? Then why don’t you try?"

Faced with Wang Menglong’s threat, Xu Fei gripped the Longsword at his waist and stared back coldly, completely unafraid.

"You dare resist? It seems you’re itching for a beating!" Wang Menglong, who was looking for an outlet for his frustration, cracked his knuckles and prepared to thrash Xu Fei.

"I think you’re the one itching for a beating." A voice came from behind, causing Wang Menglong to turn his head. It was Yi Tianyun, emerging from the cave with Ren Long.

Not many people recognized Ren Long, and their gazes fell upon him, curious as to why someone was emerging with Yi Tianyun. ’Did this person enter the trials before?’ they wondered. They could sense he was no ordinary individual; his aura alone was a cut above most of them.

"Yi, you’re out!" Xu Fei exclaimed, overjoyed.

"So, it’s you!" Wang Menglong’s eyes lit up. "You came from the deepest part of the cave. I wonder what you found. Take it out and let me see."

"And if I say no?" Yi Tianyun said, looking at him coldly.

"If you say no, then I’ll just have to search you myself and see what goodies you’re hiding..." The moment he finished speaking, Wang Menglong stomped the ground and lunged forward. His palm transformed into a Dragon Claw as a surge of Dragon Power erupted from his body.

’It seems this Wang Menglong comes from a wealthy family,’ Yi Tianyun thought. ’They must have procured a good amount of Dragon Race Essence Blood for him to absorb for him to unleash such impressive power.’

Yi Tianyun didn’t even bother to dodge. As Wang Menglong pounced, Yi Tianyun snatched his wrist with even greater speed and slammed him violently into the ground. BAM! The impact left Wang Menglong completely dazed.

"M-my hand... my hand..."

Wang Menglong shrieked, trying to struggle and break free from Yi Tianyun’s grasp, but a foot pinned him to the ground, rendering him completely immobile.

"You... you bastard! Do you have any idea who I am?" Wang Menglong roared, trying to yank his hand free from Yi Tianyun’s grip.

"Were you planning to search me with this hand?" Yi Tianyun asked calmly.

With that, Yi Tianyun gave his arm a vicious twist. CRACK! A sickening snap echoed from Wang Menglong’s arm; it was clearly broken. That sharp, brutal twist was his only answer.