Chapter 1092 - Ascending to Dragon Emperor
The Nine-Faced Dragon God was beyond excited.
Han Wu continued his explanation. “This method does have one limitation. Only dragon descendants with intelligence comparable to humans can practice it. For the less intelligent beast-type mixed-blood dragons, the chances of evolving into a Great Dragon are slim.”
Some of the excitement faded from the Nine-Faced Dragon God’s face. Among mixed-blood dragons, the Dragonkin, Half-Dragons, and other highly intelligent descendants made up less than ten percent of the population. The actual conversion rate would be lower than initially projected.
Just as the Nine-Faced Dragon God was about to voice its disappointment, Han Wu added, “The conversion rate among these 10 million mixed-blood dragons hasn’t reached saturation yet. Based on the conversion rate of the Half-Dragons in my divine realm, the saturation rate should be around fifty percent.”
The Nine-Faced Dragon God drew a huge gasp. Highly intelligent descendants made up less than ten percent of the mixed-blood dragon population. If the conversion rate could reach fifty percent, roughly five percent of all mixed-blood dragons could evolve into Great Dragons through Primalize. That was far higher than its earlier rough estimate.
A smile of pure joy spread across the Nine-Faced Dragon God’s face. The four Dragon Emperors also beamed with delight. If they deployed Primalize across the board, the Great Dragons’ overall strength could increase thirtyfold within a century!
The Great Dragons were already one of the most powerful species among all known civilizations. A thirtyfold increase in strength would put them on the verge of dominating all known space!
The Nine-Faced Dragon God looked at Han Wu with such gratitude that it was practically ready to hand over its throne. Still, the results needed to be confirmed through a broader rollout in the future.
“Defier, you truly are the Great Dragons’ lucky star!” the Jade Dragon Emperor praised without reserve.
Even the Demonfire Dragon Emperor, who had regarded Han Wu with disdain, now found him rather pleasant to look at. With an achievement like this, forget making Han Wu the fifth Dragon Emperor. If someone wanted to name him the Nine-Faced Dragon God’s successor, the Demonfire Dragon Emperor wouldn’t object.
Han Wu’s results had shattered the beliefs it had held for a lifetime. Who could have thought that mixed-blood dragons could have a bright future too? From today onward, they would also have a chance to become Great Dragons who ruled over all!
“Romantis, issue the following order immediately. All Dragonkin, Half-Dragons, and other highly intelligent dragon descendants must reproduce as soon as they reach breeding age. Draft reward policies to encourage reproduction with the strongest possible incentives!” the Nine-Faced Dragon God commanded the Jade Dragon Emperor.
The other Dragon Emperors took note of the order and quietly made encouraging reproduction their top priority going forward.
After leaving the Microcosm, the Nine-Faced Dragon God was in the best mood it had ever been since becoming the Great Dragons’ leader.
Han Wu then presented his second matter, the one concerning the Great Dragons’ disappearance. He laid out the clues he had uncovered and summoned the bug-type creature that Dark Locust’s Dark Corrosion had corrupted.
Under Han Wu’s command, the creature released its domain. Within its range, all four Dragon Emperors and the Nine-Faced Dragon God felt a suppressive force. The creature’s strength was vastly inferior to theirs, yet its power still restricted them. If this power was turned against ordinary Great Dragons, the outcome would be devastating. The realization wiped away any lingering excitement.
“Damned bugs! How dare they harm my kin! This is unforgivable!” the Nine-Faced Dragon God roared.
The four Dragon Emperors were equally furious. The Battle Dragon Emperor nearly lost control and almost assumed her Great Dragon form.
“Defier, have you located their nest?” the Nine-Faced Dragon God asked.
Han Wu shook his head. “Not yet. The insects are too numerous and scattered. I haven’t been able to trace their origin. However, I can control these corrupted insects and order them to lead the way. That may help locate their nest.”
“Leave that to Elsa and the others,” the Nine-Faced Dragon God said, “For now, I approve the proposal to make you the fifth Dragon Emperor of the Great Dragon species.”
The four Dragon Emperors voiced their agreement in succession. Even the Demonfire Dragon Emperor, who valued racial purity above all else, gave its firm approval. Han Wu’s contributions were simply too enormous. For the Great Dragons, his achievements were nothing short of a second founding.
“Caesar, go fetch the treasure. I will personally preside over the Defier’s coronation,” the Nine-Faced Dragon God ordered.
The Radiant Dragon Emperor departed and quickly returned carrying a pair of dragon horns that radiated intense Dragon Fear. They were a treasure capable of dramatically enhancing one’s dragon attribute.
Under the Nine-Faced Dragon God’s guidance, Han Wu activated his True Holy Dragon Transformation. He would receive the coronation in that form.
At the Nine-Faced Dragon God’s command, the four Dragon Emperors took up positions at Han Wu’s cardinal directions and each offered a portion of their Origin Power: the Demonfire Eyes, Radiant Horns, Battle Heart, and Jade Scales.
Four streams of light converged on the treasure before slowly flowing into Han Wu. The Nine-Faced Dragon God regulated the process and infused the treasure with a portion of its own power as well.
These were their Origin Powers. Giving up a portion of them would require a long time of recovery. However, given Han Wu’s staggering contributions to the Great Dragons, the four Dragon Emperors and the Nine-Faced Dragon God made the sacrifice without hesitation.
As the five streams of Origin Power merged within Han Wu’s body, a powerful surge of energy engulfed him and condensed into an egg-shaped crystal around him. Once he absorbed all the energy contained within the crystal, he would ascend as the fifth Dragon Emperor of the Great Dragons. The process would take time.
While Han Wu underwent his transformation, the four Dragon Emperors returned to their respective tasks. Distributing Primalize to mixed-blood dragons and encouraging their reproduction were the highest priorities. The Battle Dragon Emperor also took the corrupted insect and set out to locate the insect nest.
A year passed in the blink of an eye. After absorbing the pure Dragon Origin Power every day, Han Wu’s True Holy Dragon form finally underwent a transformation that could only be described as a complete rebirth. He had attained the might of a Dragon Emperor.
When he woke up, the Nine-Faced Dragon God, the three Dragon Emperors, and over 1,000 Dragon Kings had gathered to witness the ceremony.
Cracking sounds rang out from the egg-shaped crystal. Han Wu’s heads emerged one after another. The first appeared, followed by the second, then the third, and the rest in succession. Only when his ninth head emerged did he finally reveal himself.
Those were the nine dragon heads granted to him by the Nine-Faced Dragon God’s power. Each head bore a pair of dragon eyes that commanded different forms of Demonfire, along with a set of uniquely shaped Radiant Horns. He only had a single Battle Heart, but it beat with extraordinary force. That one heart held more power than nine hearts combined. Even more stunning were his iridescent Jade Scales.
Han Wu looked absolutely magnificent. Even the Nine-Faced Dragon God couldn’t help but marvel at the sight. The only question was what title to bestow upon a Dragon Emperor with so many distinctive features. All 8.5 of the Nine-Faced Dragon God’s faces showed a hint of uncertainty.