Chapter 1229 - 1254: Golden Dragon Submits
After flying out of the massive pit, Elder Jinlong let out a dragon’s roar that echoed through the heavens and earth. A gigantic golden dragon appeared in the sky, its several-thousand-meter-long body shining with golden light, exuding an aura of dominance.
Chu Linfeng looked up to see the golden dragon, which surprisingly had seven claws, and noticed many dragon scales had fallen off its body, along with several huge wounds oozing golden blood. It was clear that its injuries hadn’t healed well.
Chu Linfeng’s figure flashed as he flew into the air, looking at the golden dragon, he said, "You’ve lost. Shouldn’t you stop this Immortal Beast war? Don’t force me to kill you. As a seven-clawed golden dragon, you are considered a very noble Dragon Race. I hope you can think this over carefully."
The Golden Dragon King was desperately trying to stabilize his body to avoid falling from the sky. He looked at Chu Linfeng with immense dragon eyes and said, "Destroying the Immortal Realm has been my dream for countless years. Even if I die, I won’t agree to stop it. You’re very strong, unbelievably strong, but I’m not afraid of you; might as well perish together with you."
Chu Linfeng understood his meaning. If he were to explode, he may indeed face death. It was a terrifying thought, though with his Golden Body, he could recover as long as a single thread of his soul remained. Thus, he wasn’t afraid.
However, if Elder Jinlong really perished, ending this Immortal Beast war would be even more challenging, potentially leading to an unprecedented catastrophic battle, with unimaginable consequences.
"It seems it’s time for you to know my true identity. As a Dragon Race, I’m pleased you have such aspirations. With you ruling over the Immortal Realm’s dragons, I feel reassured," Chu Linfeng said.
"What’s your identity? Are you also a golden dragon?" Elder Jinlong asked, noticing the golden blood on Chu Linfeng due to this very question.
Chu Linfeng didn’t answer but let out a dragon’s roar, and a gigantic golden dragon appeared before Elder Jinlong. The aura emitted by this golden dragon compelled him to worship; it was the aura of an Ancient Times’ powerhouse, a unique powerful aura of the Dragon Race’s bloodline.
Seeing the human before him transform instantly into a gigantic golden dragon left him somewhat petrified; this was like an unbelievable tale. Though he had deemed this possibility likely, witnessing it firsthand was an entirely different experience.
Upon seeing Chu Linfeng’s transformed dragon as the fabled Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon, he was utterly shocked. This was the true powerhouse of the Dragon Race, one to whom all dragons must submit. For a moment, he was at a loss, and his gigantic dragon body reverted to human form, returning to the ground.
Back on the ground, he was already too weak to stand upright. Already heavily injured, combined with his overwhelming shock, his blood surged violently, and he couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of counter blood.
Chu Linfeng shifted back to human form and flew to the ground, standing two meters away from him. A powerful Wood Element surged towards Elder Jinlong.
Elder Jinlong initially wanted to speak but closed his mouth upon seeing Chu Linfeng’s unwavering eyes, swiftly absorbing the Wood Element to heal his wounds. After about half an hour, Chu Linfeng ceased his actions.
Most of Elder Jinlong’s injuries had stabilized, and perhaps with ten or fifteen days of practice, he could fully recover. He carried countless queries wanting to ask Chu Linfeng, querying this Dragon Race’s bloodline’s most noble powerhouse.
Chu Linfeng took out an Immortal Jade Lotus Seed and tossed it to him, saying, "Take it, restore your Immortal Spirit Power within. Now do you understand why I want you to stop this Immortal Beast war? I’m an Immortal, but I’m also an Immortal Beast, so I must prevent this war.
Only by Immortal Beasts living peacefully alongside Immortals can perpetual growth be achieved. Your greatest wish as Immortal Beasts is to conquer the Immortal Realm and give freedom to the Immortal Beasts within Sky-Spirit Valley. I’ve already made those inside Sky-Spirit Valley submit.
Breaking the barrier of Sky-Spirit Valley is easy; it only requires my word. In the Immortal Realm, I am the ruler, while you are the ruler of Immortal Beasts. I believe you understand my meaning."
"Golden Dragon pays respect to the King!" Elder Jinlong immediately rose and bowed to Chu Linfeng. However, Chu Linfeng gently exerted force to lift him, preventing him from bowing.
"Golden Dragon, there’s no need for formality. I initially didn’t display my Ancestral Dragon Bloodline identity because I wanted you to submit truly. Dragons are the most noble race, and even if I had the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, if my power wasn’t stronger than yours, I couldn’t make you submit. Therefore, I had to battle you.
Casualties in battle are inevitable; fortunately, your strength is sufficient, or else I might have slain you. You don’t blame me, do you?" Chu Linfeng asked.
"The King’s power is vast, the strongest I’ve ever encountered. Golden Dragon is at the early-stage Divine Human realm now and hasn’t ascended to the Ascension Divine Realm due to wanting to save Immortal Beasts in Sky-Spirit Valley. I thought this time I could complete it smoothly, but I didn’t expect to encounter a stronger opponent like the King.
When defeated by you, my heart fell to the bottom of the valley, longing for destruction. This feeling was unbearable, yet I didn’t expect such a huge turning point, as if traveling from hell to heaven. The feeling was terrifying.
If you had initially shown your Ancestral Dragon identity, I might not have submitted to you because assisting Immortals marks you as our enemy. I might not have killed you but would have taken you back to the Dragon Race. After the Immortal Realm war concludes, I would allow you to become the Dragon Race’s King, and then I could ascend peacefully.
But your power is too formidable. Still, Golden Dragon finds one thing odd. King, your realm’s power, is only at mid-stage Immortal Emperor. Why do you possess such terrifying strength? Is it due to Bloodline Power, or because you’ve acquired the true inheritance of the Ancestral Dragon?" Golden Dragon asked.
"Some things can’t be explained quickly. Let’s focus on ending the war for now. I promise the Immortal Beasts of Sky-Spirit Valley can come out, and you Immortal Beasts can freely move in the Immortal Realm, even reside here." Chu Linfeng said.
"Golden Dragon certainly trusts the King’s words. Meeting the King is Golden Dragon’s greatest blessing. Golden Dragon will return and convey this significant news to the Immortal Beasts. I’m sure good news will come soon." said the Golden Dragon King.
Immediately, his figure flickered and left the spot, while Chu Linfeng instantly teleported to stand before Nangong Ming and others, observing their pale expressions and then smiled:
"I told you to retreat, but you didn’t listen and got injured. How are you now? Not too serious, I hope!"
"The commander’s power is awe-inspiring, reaching a level we can only aspire to. Being harmed from such a distance is unheard of. How is Golden Dragon Commander? Has he died from such tremendous Attack Power?" Nangong Ming asked.
"He hasn’t died, though he’s more severely injured than me, and has now returned to the Immortal Beast army." Chu Linfeng said.
"Commander, should we immediately attack the Immortal Beasts again?" an Ancient Immortal elder promptly asked Chu Linfeng...