The Silver Dragon's Gaze, Dragon Nature Invades the Heart (4K)

The power of elixirs is extraordinary. After Yu Boxuan, Ye Kuan, and others took elixirs made primarily with Immortal Herb, not only did their Soul Power improve, but the most significant changes were in their physical bodies.

The powerful medicinal effects cleansed the marrow and eliminated chronic illnesses, giving several elderly men over sixty years old rosy complexions, turning their white hair black, restoring their bright eyes, and filling them with vitality far exceeding their former selves. They seemed to have become twenty years younger, with vigorous Blood Essence and abundant energy. The sect was filled with an atmosphere of prosperity.

One day, after a brief respite from sect affairs, Yu Yuanchen sought out his grandfather Yu Boxuan, and in a quiet room, revealed the truth about how the True Dragon Nine Crowns had been fully restored and successfully absorbed, transforming into the Head Soul Bone of the "Dragon King's Crown." This matter concerned the sect's most precious heirloom, and although he was the young master, he still needed to give an explanation.

Upon hearing this, Yu Boxuan stroked his beard for a long time, his eyes showing no trace of blame, but rather full of satisfaction and pride. He patted his grandson's shoulder and laughed loudly, "Good! Good indeed! Yuanchen, this is the will of Heaven, and also your destiny!"

"The True Dragon Nine Crowns have been New Life in your hands, even surpassing their former glory, proving that they were rightfully yours. All our ancestors of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan sought was the prosperity of the sect and for future generations to surpass them. You have now far exceeded the expectations of your ancestors, and your future achievements are limitless. What is a single Spirit Bone worth?"

His gaze was deep and filled with boundless expectation. "I only hope that when you ascend to the Divine Realm and look down upon all living beings, you will not forget the foundation of the sect. At that time, leaving behind a legacy treasure even greater than the ' Dragon King's Crown ' for the sect would be the greatest reward for me and for our ancestors!"

Moved, Yu Yuanchen nodded solemnly. "Grandson will remember Grandfather's teachings and will certainly not fail in his trust."

Shortly thereafter, Yu Boxuan personally gathered several skilled members of the sect and led them, with Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan assisting them. The group set off for the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for Ye Kuan Kuan's Ninth Soul Ring, who had reached the bottleneck of level ninety in Soul Power.

With the help of Yu Yuanchen's powerful Spiritual Power perception and the combined efforts of everyone, although there were occasional setbacks, they finally found a top-tier Plant Spirit Beast with Cultivation Level 80,000 years - the "Star Ancient Tree".

This tree contains immense Life energy and stellar power, perfectly matching Ye Kuan's Nine Heart Begonia Spirit. After a fierce battle, with Yu Yuanchen taking the lead in suppressing the enemy, Ye Kuan finally delivered a fatal blow, successfully absorbing its Soul Ring and breaking through to level ninety-one, officially advancing to the Titled Douluo realm. Ye Kuan bestowed upon himself the title— Begonia Douluo! The birth of a Healing System Titled Douluo was enough to shake the entire Soul Master World.

However, just as everyone had successfully Soul Hunting and were relaxing, about to leave the Core Zone Star Dou Great Forest, a sudden change occurred!

Yu Yuanchen, who was walking in front, suddenly froze, as if he were being crushed by an invisible mountain. An extreme sense of trembling and awe, originating from the depths of his soul and Bloodline Instinct, swept over his entire body without warning! His Thunder Sacred Dragon Martial Soul even let out a faint wail uncontrollably, and the surging Soul Power around him instantly froze. The Dragon King's Crown between his brows was radiating heat and was trembling slightly!

He abruptly turned his head, his gaze like lightning, shooting towards the Lake of Life, the deepest part of the forest shrouded in mist and teeming with Life Aura!

There, it seemed as if a pair of supreme, indifferent eyes, as cold as an ancient ice field, pierced through endless space and gave him a detached "glance".

This time, it was completely different from the last time's inconspicuous spying.

This "glance" wasn't directed at him, but it directly affected his most core and proudest Thunder Sacred Dragon Bloodline! It was an absolute crushing of power in terms of rank, the helplessness of a lower-ranking person facing a higher-ranking one!

' Silver Dragon King!' Yu Yuanchen was shocked and instantly realized that it must be because he had repeatedly absorbed the Dragon Power of the Ice Fire Dragon King at the bottom of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Spring, leaving behind the aura of the two fallen God King, which had disturbed the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, who was sleeping in the Lake of Life, as an avatar of the Dragon God and the current Master of Soul Beasts!

Although that gaze was fleeting, as if it were merely a casual glance at a slightly unusual insect, the supreme majesty it contained, surpassing all Dragon Clan, instantly soaked Yu Yuanchen's back with cold sweat. He had no doubt that if the other party harbored even the slightest killing intent, the absolute suppression of his bloodline alone would be enough to drastically reduce his combat power, or even prevent him from mustering the will to resist!

"Yuanchen, what's wrong?" Ye Zhilan noticed his unusual behavior immediately and held his cold hand with concern.

Yu Boxuan, Ye Kuan, and the others also stopped, their faces showing doubt and vigilance. Although they did not feel the terrifying pressure, Yu Yuanchen's sudden change in expression and his instantly tense aura were enough to show that something extremely terrible had happened.

"It's alright, let's go!" Yu Yuanchen forcibly suppressed the trembling in his heart, his voice slightly hoarse, urging everyone to leave quickly. He dared not linger for even a moment, for fear of attracting further attention from that unfathomable being.

Fortunately, nothing unusual happened until they completely left the Star Dou Great Forest. However, the sense of bloodline suppression brought by that gaze was like a nightmare, deeply imprinted in Yu Yuanchen's heart, making him feel uneasy and unable to let go.

Since awakening his Martial Soul, especially after Martial Soul Evolution into the Thunder Sacred Dragon, condensed its Soul Core, and obtained the Dragon King's Crown, when had he ever suffered such humiliation? Even when facing a powerful figure like his grandfather, he was confident he could fight back, but under that gaze, he couldn't even muster the thought of resistance! This sense of powerlessness made him extremely unhappy, and even ignited a surge of anger.

Ye Kuan successfully advanced to the Titled Douluo, and became an extremely rare Healing Titled Douluo. The news spread like wildfire across the continent. The Nine Heart Begonia's powerful healing ability (the outside world was unaware that it had evolved), coupled with the support of Titled Douluo- level Soul Power, was almost equivalent to having an extra life!

For a time, the Ye Family's prestige soared. Various forces and rogue Soul Master, whether seriously injured or afflicted by strange poisons, flocked to the family seeking medical help. The Ye Family's temporary residence in Dragon City was bustling with activity, and the threshold was almost worn down.

Among them, there were naturally those with ill intentions. Some wanted to forcibly abduct Ye Kuan to serve them exclusively, some wanted to cut in line and coerce him by relying on their strength, and others wanted to steal the Ye Family's Medical Skill secrets.

However, under the powerful deterrence of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, most of the villains had no choice but to restrain themselves, obediently handing over their visiting cards and offering generous gifts, and queuing up to wait for the "Begonia Douluo's " "summons".

A few, overconfident in their strength (at most Soul Sage or Soul Douluo level), or blinded by greed, or with complicated backgrounds, sought to commit wicked acts.

Just then, Yu Yuanchen was seething with Evil Fire over the Star Dou Forest incident, and these people who had run into him became his perfect targets. He didn't even need to use his Soul Skill; with his unparalleled physique and exquisite control over the Thunder Power, he easily suppressed all the invading enemies with a mere wave of his hand. His methods were ruthless, and he killed them without mercy!

After several bloody lessons, everyone finally realized how foolish it was to provoke the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and their alliance with a newly promoted Healing Titled Douluo in Dragon City. No one dared to act recklessly again.

Ye Kuan always upheld the benevolence of a healer, treating all those who sincerely sought his help equally, regardless of their social status, and diagnosing and treating them in order of priority. His miraculous healing skills saved countless lives. Soul Master who benefited from his kindness were all over the continent, and they were deeply grateful. Ye Kuan's name as "Begonia Douluo," a benevolent and skilled healer, was widely spread, and he gained immense prestige.

Even the Spirit Hall had to take this emerging and highly influential force seriously, and specially dispatched a Cardinal to bestow a Pope's Token on behalf of the Pope, granting Ye Kuan the title of honorary Elder, formally acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the Soul Master World.

However, amidst this flourishing scene, Yu Yuanchen gradually sensed something was amiss within himself.

At first, this change was extremely subtle. Perhaps when instructing younger members of the clan on cultivation, he would unconsciously reveal a hint of impatience and contempt when faced with seemingly "stupid" mistakes;

Perhaps when discussing matters with the sect Elder, he subconsciously felt a sense of superiority, as if saying, "You mortals, how could you know the vastness of the world?", towards certain suggestions that he considered "superficial."

Or perhaps, it was simply in his daily walking, sitting, and lying down that his demeanor and behavior unconsciously carried a hint of aloofness and arrogance that looked down upon all living beings.

This arrogance is not deliberate; rather, it stems from an instinct deep within one's bloodline. It is a natural sense of superiority at a higher level of Life, as if a dragon were looking down upon ants, taking everything for granted.

In the past, Yu Yuanchen might have attributed it to the confidence brought about by his increased strength, or the inherent arrogance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul. In sects, those who possess Dragon Martial Soul are mostly proud, which is quite common.

But now, how sharp is his spiritual perception? Especially after successfully absorbing the "Dragon King's Crown" and undergoing a qualitative change in his Spiritual Power, his control over his own thoughts has reached an extremely precise level.

He clearly sensed that this growing "arrogance" was completely different from ordinary self-confidence or the nature of Martial Soul.

The root cause lies in the fact that one seems to have been influenced by an invisible force.

On one hand, it was to absorb the arrogant nature of the top-tier Dragon Clan that remained in the God King Level Dragon Power of the Ice Fire Dragon King;

On the other hand, there is the sense of superiority that naturally arises from the Thunder Sacred Dragon True Dragon Martial Soul as one's strength skyrockets, a sense inherent to being a king-like being.

This influence is subtle and gradual, causing him to unconsciously reveal a condescending scrutiny when looking at ordinary Soul Master or even sect disciples, as if he were looking at ants.

Although he remained calm and composed on the surface, the thought of regarding all living beings as ants occasionally surfaced in his mind, subtly eroding and assimilating his character!

"God King Level power... it's not so easy to obtain after all." In the quiet room, Yu Yuanchen slowly opened his eyes, a flash of Purple-Gold lightning passing through them, yet carrying a complex emotion that was hard to describe.

He looked inward and seemed to "see" the Dragon Power the Ice Fire Dragon King that had merged into his body. It was not only constantly strengthening his physique Soul Power, but also trying to distort his will, pushing him towards a "Dragon Nature" mindset that was absolutely rational, indifferent to all living beings, and self-centered.

He was prepared to pay the price. But when he truly realized that this erosion was taking place, his heart was still stirred. He, Yu Yuanchen, pursued freedom and unbridled joy, the protection of his loved ones, and the ascent to the pinnacle, not to become a "dragon" enslaved by blood and power, devoid of humanity!

What pierced his heart even more was the gaze he had felt deep within the Star Dou Great Forest. The bloodline pressure contained in that gaze far surpassed that of the Ice Fire Dragon King, even causing the Thunder Sacred Dragon Bloodline within him to tremble and submit! That was definitely the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena! Only this half- Dragon God could exert such absolute suppression on him, who possessed the bloodline of Dragon King.

At the time, relying on reason and his instinct for danger, he led everyone to evacuate immediately, avoiding potential conflict. But looking back, the fear and humiliation that came from the depths of his blood was like a poisonous thorn, deeply embedded in his heart. He loathed that helpless fear, loathed the feeling of being suppressed by a higher bloodline!

"Most of my strength is built upon the True Dragon Bloodline. The Dragon Power the Ice Fire Dragon King helped me refine my body and condense my inner rings, while the Thunder Dragon King's Crown protected my Divine Soul... The bloodline grants me power, but it also seeks to lock my mind, making it difficult for me to even stand upright before such beings." Yu Yuanchen muttered to himself, a self-deprecating sneer playing on his lips. "Heh, only wanting the benefits, not wanting to bear the responsibility or suffer the consequences... My thinking is rather... shameless."

But he quickly composed himself, his eyes sharpening. "So be it! Power is a tool, bloodline is a ladder. I, Yu Yuanchen, cultivate to transcend shackles and attain true freedom, not to become a puppet of some bloodline or power! My Martial Soul is a dragon, but I am ultimately human! Human will should supersede bloodline!"

He realized that he had recently become too obsessed with and dependent on the convenience and power brought by the "True Dragon Bloodline". Whether it was cultivating the <True Dragon Undying Body>, using the power of the Dragon King's Crown, or even thinking about the future path, he unconsciously took the perspective of a "dragon" as his starting point, but gradually ignored his own original intention as a "human".

It's a common phenomenon for Soul Master to have their temperament influenced by their Martial Soul. Evil Soul Master are often cruel and bloodthirsty, those with Flame Martial Soul are easily angered, those with Lightning Martial Soul are fierce, and those with Plant Martial Soul are gentle... It's also true that the members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan generally possess the arrogance of a dragon. However, this influence is usually a subtle, shared cultivation, rather than, as he did, being actively eroded and transformed by a higher-level external force!

"We must find a way to curb, or even resolve, this ' Dragon Nature ' erosion." Yu Yuanchen fell into deep thought. Forcibly rejecting the ice Fire Dragon power or stripping away the Dragon King's Crown was impossible; that would be self-destruction. The key was how to preserve one's "true self".

"The human heart lies in emotion, in righteousness, in the awareness and control of one's own actions, and in the courage to confront the powerful even when one is weak, rather than in the pure power hierarchy and bloodline suppression." He recalled the warm moments he shared with Ye Zhilan, the sense of responsibility he felt with his family, and even his judgments against those who dared to offend him and whom he personally suppressed. These were all based on his own judgment and choices, not on the cold-blooded "Law of the Dragon."

"Perhaps... what I need is not to fight against Dragon Nature, but to transcend it. To use the Dragon Power with the power of the human heart, to make this power work for me, rather than being assimilated by it." A thought gradually became clear in his mind, "I need to understand the essence of 'humanity' more deeply, and I need a baptism... that transcends the fear of blood."

He thought of the Thunder God Position that lay dormant deep within his Sea of Consciousness. The Godhood Inheritance tests not only strength, but also one's character, will, and understanding of the laws. Perhaps, the answer could be found there.

He also thought of that being deep within the Star Dou Great Forest. Escaping fear cannot eliminate it. True strength lies in facing it head-on, and even... one day, surpassing it! This resentment and obsession born from the suppression of his bloodline might also become a whetstone to sharpen his mind.

As his thoughts gradually cleared, Yu Yuanchen stood up and pushed open the door to the quiet room. The sunlight outside was perfect, and Ye Zhilan was interacting with the now docile and lively "Star Eater" Vine Guard in the courtyard, a warm and beautiful scene. Seeing Yu Yuanchen come out, she turned back and smiled, her eyes filled with unreserved trust and affection.

The coldness and aloofness that had grown from his Dragon Nature in Yu Yuanchen's heart melted a little. He stepped forward, naturally took her hand, and felt that real warmth.

"Zhilan, come for a walk with me," he said softly.

"Okay." Ye Zhilan replied obediently. She could sense that Yu Yuanchen's mood had been fluctuating recently, but she never asked too many questions and just stayed by his side silently.

The two walked hand in hand on the tree-lined path behind the sect's mountain. A gentle breeze caressed their faces, and birds sang among the fragrant flowers. Yu Yuanchen did not circulate his Soul Power; he simply strolled like an ordinary person, feeling the softness of the soil beneath his feet, breathing in the freshness of the grass and trees, and listening to the gentle words of his lover beside him.

These simplest, most ordinary human moments, at this moment, acted like the most effective Purification magic, cleansing his heart that had been quietly eroded by the Dragon Nature. He became more and more certain that the path he pursued should not be the aloof path of the dragon, but the Way of Humanity that embraces all things and protects what is good. To wield the thunder and lightning with the human heart and to ride the True Dragon is the right path.

The road ahead is long, and the test of his character may be even more difficult than the improvement of his strength. But there is no more confusion in Yu Yuanchen's eyes, only determination. He will definitely guard his true self and wield the power of the dragons, rather than be enslaved by them.

He will one day face that gaze from the depths of the Star Dou with equanimity, and even... regard it as an equal.