Chapter 071: The Pureblood True Dragon of Ten Million Zhang
With a wave of his hand, Ye Wushang stored the entire Roaring Lion Beast Clan into his system space, leaving only the beast king behind.
The system space could store anything including living beings as long as they didn’t resist.
With the beast king’s submission, the rest followed easily.
Guided by the beast king, Ye Wushang traveled for half a day, crossing mountains and valleys until they arrived at a vast, bottomless swamp.
The stench was overwhelming even Ye Wushang felt dizzy.
But his gaze ignored the swamp entirely.
His eyes pierced dozens of kilometers ahead, landing on a central island where a massive stone cave was sealed by a colossal stone gate.
Despite the barrier, Ye Wushang sensed the extraordinary aura within.
Spiritual energy radiated outward, purifying the surrounding filth and enhancing cultivation.
Within a one-mile radius, rare herbs and spiritual roots flourished; two of them were even Heaven-grade.
But Ye Wushang’s attention locked onto the massive creature guarding the gate.
Nine-Headed Xuanwater Black Jiao
- A primordial variant, bearing the bloodline of nine true dragons
- Lives in toxic environments, thrives on venom
- Possesses terrifying combat power and poisonous breath
- Even Cave Heaven Realm cultivators could die if its venom entered their bodies
This beast was clearly the swamp’s overlord.
No other lifeforms existed within hundreds of kilometers.
It lay coiled outside the stone gate, absorbing the spiritual energy within.
Ye Wushang immediately recognized its strength:
- Half-step Cave Heaven Realm
- Physique nearing full Cave Heaven level
- Nine heads, each radiating immense power
Even the three prodigies Ye Wushang had slain earlier would be helpless against it.
Even Tongyun Ancestor, the Cave Heaven elder he killed, would be hunted down by this beast.
This black jiao was one of the top-tier overlords of the secret realm.
Sensing intruders, the jiao stirred.
Its massive body rose, nine heads glaring down at Ye Wushang and the beast king.
The beast king trembled.
If not for his trust in Ye Wushang, he would’ve fled.
Hissss!
The jiao lunged forward at terrifying speed.
Ye Wushang didn’t hesitate.
He summoned Zhan Yue, grabbed the beast king, and hurled it to safety.
Then he soared into the air, dodging the jiao’s tail strike, and slashed downward.
CLANG!
A crisp sound rang out.
Ye Wushang’s hand stung his blade and struck the jiao’s body, but it barely flinched.
For the first time, Ye Wushang was knocked back.
He stared wide-eyed.
Its defense was monstrous.
Even so, the jiao’s head wobbled slightly. Ye Wushang’s slash had hurt it.
Enraged, it charged again.
Ye Wushang’s aura surged.
“Beast seeking death!”
Zhan Yue glowed, activating its demon-slaying attribute.
After several exchanges, both sides retreated, staring each other down.
The jiao’s eyes showed fear; it had felt the sting of Ye Wushang’s blade.
Then it opened its mouth.
Nine clouds of black mist erupted, reeking of death and poison.
The stench was ten times worse than the swamp.
If Ye Wushang was touched, the corrosive effect alone would be unbearable.
“Hmph.”
Ye Wushang’s patience ran out.
His aura-exploded seven-layer blade intent surged into Zhan Yue.
“Slash!”
With a roar, he unleashed a devastating blade light.
It tore through the nine clouds of poison, splitting them apart.
Then it struck the jiao, carving a massive wound and severing three heads.
Hissss!
The jiao writhed in agony.
Ye Wushang didn’t relent, another slash took three more heads.
Panicked, the jiao swept its tail and fled toward the swamp’s depths.
But escape was impossible.
“Perish Northern Abyss Ice Seal!”
Whoosh!
A wave of frost surged forth, freezing the swamp.
The blade light transformed into a giant Kunpeng, which devoured the jiao whole.
BOOM!
Its headless body collapsed outside the stone gate, still twitching.
The beast king, with Ye Wushang’s permission, rushed forward and devoured the jiao’s heart and core.
It explained that before it became the beast king, this jiao had ruled the secret realm.
Even back then, it was already half-step Cave Heaven.
Now, after years of absorbing energy, its heart and core were priceless.
With this, the beast king would surely reach Peak Dharma Aspect Realm.
Ye Wushang harvested the jiao’s materials, then turned to the stone gate.
He quickly realized it was a heavenly treasure, incredibly durable.
Even Cave Heaven or Star Sea Realm kings couldn’t break it by force.
After some study, he activated the Eye of Destiny.
It revealed the gate’s crafting secrets and unlocking method.
Ye Wushang memorized the sequence.
He pressed, struck, and tapped various points for half an hour.
Finally, with the last hand seal.
RUMBLE!
The ancient gate slowly rose.
A wave of pure spiritual energy rushed out, refreshing the soul.
Even the beast king burped from the surge.
Ye Wushang peered inside, then pulled the beast king in with him.
The gate closed behind them, as if nothing had happened.
Only the jiao’s massive corpse hinted at the battle that had taken place.
Inside, a terrifying pressure descended.
The beast king collapsed, unable to resist.
Only Ye Wushang, with his complete blade intent, could barely lift his head.
What he saw left him speechless.
A dragon corpse, thousands of meters long, lay before him.
Its flesh was gone, only a dry skeleton remained.
This was a pureblood true dragon, mortally wounded long ago.
It had been dead for millions of years.
Yet its aura and dragon might remain undiminished.
As if it were still alive.
Beneath it was a blood pool, hundreds of meters wide.
Spiritual energy surged from it, filling the cave.
Some drifted toward the entrance.
This pool was formed from the dragon’s decaying flesh and blood.
Rich in energy and dragon essence.
The black jiao had once been a three-headed venomous snake.
By absorbing this energy, it evolved into a nine-headed black jiao, dreaming of becoming a dragon.
But fate had other plans.
It met Ye Wushang.
Above the pool, nestled in the dragon’s ribcage, was a one-meter-wide golden orb.
Ye Wushang recognized it instantly—
A Dragon Pearl.
He stepped forward and took it.
At that moment, the dragon skeleton crumbled into dust.
Its aura vanished.
The beast king finally lifted its head, eyes locked on the pearl.
For beasts, the Dragon Pearl was a sacred treasure.
It could refine their bodies, awaken ancestral bloodlines, and unlock hidden talents.
Ye Wushang smiled and tossed it a small shard.
The beast king swallowed it, its body swelling with energy.
It immediately fell into a deep sleep to digest the power.
Ye Wushang chuckled.
Then he stored the Dragon Pearl and dove into the blood pool.
Ssshh—!
Agony surged through him like acid burning his flesh.
He nearly fled.
But his willpower held firm.
Spiritual energy and dragon essence flooded his body, transforming him.