In the secret chamber, Li Yuan sat cross-legged, a drop of crimson-gold First Dragon Essence Blood suspended in his palm.
The dragon might surged like a tide, distorting the surrounding space with faint ripples.
"First Dragon Essence Blood... do I have to suck the essence blood of every major power in the Primordial World before I get to Pangu's essence blood?"
He grinned, opened his mouth, and swallowed the essence blood. Instantly, his bones cracked and popped, and fine dragon-scale patterns emerged on his skin.
Boom—!!!
Li Yuan activated the Nine Revolutions Chaos Art, and thunderous explosions rang out from within his body, as if resonating with the roars of a dragon.
The vast, surging pressure of his blood vitality continuously slammed against the walls of the secret chamber.
Leaving marks like those from a blunt weapon.
This caused Yellow Dragon outside the chamber to look utterly bewildered.
"What in the world is Senior Brother Li cultivating?"
"Does Grandmaster Uncle have some hidden trump card cultivation method like this?"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Roar! Roar! Roar!
The explosive sounds of a gravel world being opened within Li Yuan's body continued without pause, as if he were using himself as chaos to suppress Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.
At the same time, the phantom of the First Dragon gradually condensed, emitting a deafening dragon roar.
The essence blood left behind by one of the three supreme overlords of the Primordial World—its domineering nature was self-evident.
Crack—!!!
Li Yuan's physical body let out a sound of unbearable strain, as if it were about to shatter from the thick blood vitality.
The Pangu Physique was pushed to its absolute limit at this moment.
Azure light shimmered within his acupoints, continuously drawing the First Dragon Essence Blood into them.
Li Yuan's body gradually merged and fused with the phantom of the First Dragon.
Radiating an unparalleled, majestic pressure.
"A hundred percent imitation of these essence blood owners' auras?"
"What the hell is the difference between this and that cold Li Jing's hundred percent empty-handed catch of a white blade?"
Using the blood vitality force gathered within his own acupoints.
He directly transformed himself into the form of the essence blood's owner.
Except for the realm not matching, the aura and appearance were identical.
What a terrifying, top-tier divine ability.
Li Yuan couldn't wait to take out the Eastern Emperor Taiyi essence blood and continue refining it.
At the same time, he didn't forget to write in his diary during this cultivation session.
[The Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage will surely be delivered to Second Martial Uncle's hands. I believe Second Martial Uncle's attitude toward the Dragon Race will improve somewhat by then.]
Inside the Eight Scenery Palace, Yuanshi's main body nodded faintly, his heart leaping with joy.
"Ah, the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage, a Top-Grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure. If I travel with this dharma treasure, it should be quite impressive."
"The main thing is, Big Brother and Third Brother don't know the diary's contents. When I receive the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage, I can still put on a bit of an act."
With this thought, Yuanshi spoke with a chuckle.
"Yellow Dragon is also a good child. It seems he's managed the Dragon Race in an orderly fashion—quite commendable."
"When he returns to Kunlun Mountain, he should be heavily rewarded."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tongtian, who had already read the diary's contents, rolled his eyes.
You're going to heavily reward Yellow Dragon? The guy's about to send you a Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage.
"Damn it, how are Second Brother's disciples so wealthy? That Kong Xuan also has the backing of the Phoenix Race—his family background is excellent."
The disciples of the Exposition Sect were either of noble birth with extraordinary talent, or second-generation rich kids with vast fortunes.
Then he looked at the disciples of the Interception Sect. In comparison, they felt a bit like a beggar's sect.
Tongtian could only suppress the envy in his heart and say, "Then congratulations to you, Senior Brother. Every disciple of the Exposition Sect is outstanding."
Yuanshi burst into loud laughter, a reaction that made Tongtian's eyes widen.
You old bastard, you're not even pretending anymore, are you?
"Hahaha, mere luck, mere luck. But there are also some disobedient ones who give me quite a headache."
"For example, Ju Liusun, Cihang, Wenshu, and Puxian—these four. If not for Li Yuan's discipline back then, who knows how much trouble they would have caused."
Laozi, who had also read the diary, was very familiar with the group of four traitors and quickly warned.
"Second Brother, you must educate the disciples of your sect well. If they stray from the right path during their growth, it will be very difficult to set them straight later."
"It could even provoke unimaginable calamities—you must be most careful."
"And Third Brother, you too must keep my words in your heart."
Neither Yuanshi nor Tongtian dared to talk back to Laozi, and both replied with deference.
"Elder Brother's words, we shall naturally hold fast in our hearts."
Boom—!!!
The formation on Kunlun Mountain surged, clearly stirred by someone's arrival, and with it came the voice of Ao Guang.
"East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang, here specially to pay respects to Yuqing Saint and thank Yuqing Saint for aiding the Dragon Race!"
As he spoke, Ao Guang winked at the three brothers beside him and said in a low voice.
"See? You can't just say 'giving gifts'—it has to be 'paying respects.' Learn from this, the subtleties here run deep."
"When we meet the Saints later, show the utmost respect, respect, and more respect—got it?"
The three Dragon Kings replied in unison.
"Elder Brother, rest assured—we're sharp enough."
Boom—!!!
The Kunlun Mountain formation opened, and Yin-Yang Energy coalesced into a rainbow bridge, accompanied by Laozi's calm voice echoing.
"We are all in the Eight Scenery Palace—come ahead."
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas stepped into the Eight Scenery Palace one after another and knelt as soon as they entered.
"We pay respects to Taiqing Saint, Yuqing Saint, and Shangqing Saint."
"We have come specially to thank Yuqing Saint for blessing our Dragon Race, bearing a modest gift."
"We implore Yuqing Saint to accept it—if you refuse, we dare to kneel long and unyielding within this Eight Scenery Palace."
Yuanshi's eyes gleamed with admiration.
See? This is the art of gift-giving.
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas insisted on delivering the gift, even daring to threaten a Saint.
Forcing him to accept it—the fault fell on the Dragon Kings, while Yuanshi took the prize.
Truly, a dragon spirit who had lived since the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation.
Yuanshi suddenly felt two gazes land on him from his sides, coughed twice, and said with a smile.
"Since it's the goodwill of you four juniors, and the words have come this far, it wouldn't be fitting for This Daoist to refuse."
"Then This Daoist will reluctantly accept it."
With that, he swept his sleeve and tucked the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage into his pouch, then said solemnly.
"You must never do such a thing again in the future, or you won't even be allowed to set foot through Kunlun Mountain's gate."
Ao Guang laughed and repeatedly agreed, then produced another heavenly material and earthly treasure along with a top-grade innate spiritual treasure.
"Here is a Qilin Horn for alchemy, and a spirit sword—the Dragon Abyss Sword."
"Our visit to Kunlun was hasty; we ask Taiqing and Shangqing Saints to accept these."
Take notes!
With all three Saints present, gifting only one wouldn't do.
Giving all top-grade primordial spiritual treasures wouldn't highlight Yuanshi's special status, while giving something too poor would make the Saints feel slighted.
The Qilin Horn for alchemy catered to Laozi's interests.
The top-grade innate spiritual treasure Dragon Abyss Sword suited Tongtian's preferences.
It elevated Yuanshi's standing while soothing the other two Saints' moods.
Laozi directly accepted the Qilin Horn and nodded slightly.
"Quite thoughtful."
Tongtian took the Dragon Abyss Sword in hand, felt the dragon roars within it, and said with a smile.
"Good lad—if ever you need This Daoist's aid, This Daoist promises to act once!"
"We thank the three Saints—your satisfaction is enough!"
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