Inside the secret chamber, Li Yuan sat cross-legged, a drop of crimson-gold First Dragon Essence Blood floating above his palm.
Dragon might surged like a tide, faintly warping the surrounding space.
"First Dragon Essence Blood... Do I have to consume the essence blood of every great power in the Primordial World before I can get Pangu's essence blood?"
He grinned and swallowed the essence blood. In an instant, his bones crackled explosively, while dense dragon-scale patterns emerged across his skin.
Rumble—!!!
Li Yuan circulated the Nine Revolutions Chaos Art. Thunderous explosions erupted from within his body, as though resonating with waves of dragon roars.
The immense pressure of his blood and qi continuously battered the walls around the secret chamber.
Leaving marks like those caused by blunt weapons.
Outside the secret chamber, Yellow Dragon wore a baffled expression.
"What exactly is Senior Brother Ling cultivating?"
"Does Eldest Martial Uncle have such a secret cultivation technique?"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Roar! Roar! Roar!
The explosive sounds of Li Yuan opening up worlds of sand and gravel within his body never ceased. It seemed as though he had turned himself into chaos, suppressing Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.
At the same time, the phantom of the First Dragon gradually condensed and let out deafening dragon roars.
The essence blood left behind by one of the three greatest overlords of the Primordial World naturally possessed unimaginable tyranny.
Crack—!!!
Li Yuan's physical body let out a sound of being unable to bear the burden, as though it were about to be shattered by the overwhelming blood and qi.
The Pangu Physique displayed its full power at this moment.
Azure light flashed within his acupoints, continuously drawing in the First Dragon Essence Blood.
Li Yuan's body gradually intertwined and fused with the First Dragon's phantom.
Exuding a supreme and majestic aura.
"A one-hundred-percent imitation of the essence blood owner's aura?"
"How the hell is this any different from Li Jing's one-hundred-percent barehanded blade catch from Ten Cold Jokes?"
Using the blood and qi power gathered within his own acupoints.
He could directly transform himself into the form of the essence blood's owner.
Aside from the mismatch in cultivation realm, his aura and appearance were practically identical.
What a terrifying supreme divine ability.
Li Yuan eagerly took out Eastern Emperor Taiyi's essence blood and continued refining it.
At the same time, he did not forget to write in his Diary while cultivating.
The Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage would definitely make its way into Second Martial Uncle's hands. By then, Second Martial Uncle's attitude toward the Dragon Race should improve even further.
Yuanshi's true body in the Eight Scenery Palace nodded secretly, his heart cheering with delight.
"Oh, the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage, a Top-Grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure. Traveling with such a treasure would certainly be quite imposing."
"More importantly, Eldest Brother and Third Brother do not know what is written in the Diary. When I accept this Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage, I can put on another show."
With that in mind, Yuanshi said with a chuckle.
"Yellow Dragon is a good child as well. It seems he has managed the Dragon Race in exemplary order."
"Once he returns to Kunlun Mountain, he should be richly rewarded."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tongtian, who had long since read the Diary's contents, rolled his eyes.
You still want to reward Yellow Dragon? He is about to give you the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage.
"Damn it, why are Second Brother's disciples so wealthy? Kong Xuan has the Phoenix Race behind him too, so his family background is excellent."
The Exposition Sect's disciples were either born noble and exceptionally gifted, or they were rich second-generation heirs with fortunes beyond measure.
Then there were the Interception Sect's disciples. Compared to them, they felt a little like a beggars' gang.
Tongtian could only suppress the envy in his heart and say,
"Then congratulations, Senior Brother. Every disciple of the Exposition Sect is truly excellent."
Yuanshi burst into laughter. His reaction made Tongtian's eyes widen.
Damn it, old man, you are not even pretending anymore?
"Hahaha, I was merely fortunate. Still, there are some disobedient ones who give me quite a headache."
"For example, Ju Liusun, Cihang, Wenshu, and Puxian. If Li Yuan had not disciplined them back then, who knew how much trouble they would have caused?"
Laozi had also read the Diary and was very familiar with the group of four who would betray their sect. He hurriedly warned them.
"Second Brother, you must properly educate the disciples in your sect. If they go astray during their growth, it will be difficult to set them right later."
"They may even cause unimaginable calamities. You must take this seriously."
"And Third Brother, you should keep your elder brother's words in mind as well."
Neither Yuanshi nor Tongtian dared to talk back to Laozi, and both respectfully replied,
"Eldest Brother's words shall be firmly remembered."
Dong—!!!
The formation around Kunlun Mountain stirred. Clearly, living beings had arrived, followed by Ao Guang's voice.
"Ao Guang, East Sea Dragon King, has come to pay respects to Yuqing Saint and thank Yuqing Saint for aiding the Dragon Race!"
As he spoke, Ao Guang winked at his three younger brothers beside him and whispered,
"See that? You cannot just say you are bringing gifts. You have to say you are here to pay respects. Learn from this—the art behind it is profound."
"When you meet the Saints later, show respect, then even more respect. Understood?"
The three Dragon Kings answered in unison.
"Do not worry, Big Brother. We are clever."
Boom—!!!
The Kunlun Mountain formation opened. Yin-Yang Energy gathered into a rainbow bridge as Laozi's indifferent voice echoed forth.
"We are all within the Eight Scenery Palace. Come in."
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas stepped into the Eight Scenery Palace one after another, then immediately knelt down.
"We pay respects to Taiqing Saint, Yuqing Saint, and Shangqing Saint."
"We have come especially to thank Yuqing Saint for protecting our Dragon Race, and have prepared some humble gifts."
"Please accept them, Yuqing Saint. If you refuse, we shall boldly remain kneeling in this Eight Scenery Palace."
Yuanshi's eyes brimmed with approval.
Did they see that? This was the art of giving gifts.
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas insisted on bringing these gifts, and even dared to threaten a Saint.
It made it impossible for him not to accept. The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas would bear the blame, while Yuanshi would receive the gifts.
As expected of old dragons who had lived from the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation until now.
Yuanshi immediately sensed two gazes fall upon him. He coughed twice and said with a smile,
"Since this is the goodwill of you four juniors, and you have put it this way, it would be inappropriate for this daoist not to accept."
"Then this daoist shall reluctantly accept them."
With a flick of his sleeve, he put away the Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage, then said sternly,
"You must never do this again in the future. Otherwise, you will not even be allowed to step through Kunlun Mountain's gates."
Ao Guang smiled and repeatedly agreed. He then took out a heavenly treasure and a high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
"This is a Qilin Horn for pill refinement, as well as a spiritual sword, the Dragon Abyss Sword."
"We came to Kunlun in haste. We ask that Taiqing Saint and Shangqing Saint accept them."
Take notes!
All three Saints were here; it would be inappropriate to give a gift to only one.
Giving all of them Top-Grade Primordial Spiritual Treasures would fail to highlight Yuanshi's special status, but gifts that were too poor would make the Saints feel slighted.
The Qilin Horn for alchemy catered precisely to Laozi's preferences.
The high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Dragon Abyss Sword, suited Tongtian's specialty.
It highlighted Yuanshi's status while soothing the feelings of the other two Saints.
Laozi directly accepted the Qilin Horn and nodded slightly.
"You have been thoughtful."
Tongtian caught the Dragon Abyss Sword in one hand. Feeling the waves of dragon roars within it, he said with a smile,
"Good lad. If you ever need this daoist to act in the future, this daoist can promise to make one move!"
"We thank the three Saints. It is good so long as you are satisfied!"
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