The Silver Dragon Emerges, First Steps on a New Path

At the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest, deep within the Lake of Life.

Boundless Life Force condensed into liquid, nourishing the enormous Silver Dragon slumbering at the bottom of the lake. Her body meandered like a mountain range, her scales shimmering with a cool, moonlit glow, each one etched with the ultimate truths of heaven and earth. Yet, beneath this unparalleled beauty and power lay an unhealable, devastating wound from the Divine War Era.

Just as Yu Yuanchen and the others killed the Star Ancient Tree and Ye Kuan began Absorb Soul Ring, the sleeping Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena's eyelids, covered with silver-white eyelashes, trembled slightly.

She wasn't awakened by the fluctuations of the battle, but rather by sensing a certain... aura that was of the same origin yet vastly different. Three extremely faint, like candles flickering in the wind, yet their essential status was so high that it resonated deep within her soul—the pressure of the Dragon Clan —were mixed with that of the human boy she had met once before.

At the time, she only felt that this boy was exceptionally talented and had a pure Martial Soul, and that he might become a variable in the future, but she did not pay much attention to him because he had Godhood Inheritance inheritance. However, after this detailed investigation, she was truly surprised.

"This is..." Gu Yuena's consciousness slowly awoke from its billions of years of slumber. She "looked" in the direction from which the aura was coming.

"Ice Dragon King... Fire Dragon King... and, Thunder Dragon King?" A ripple of emotion stirred within her. These three auras, though so faint as to be almost negligible, were unmistakably marked by the bloodline origins they shared. They were three of the Nine Great Dragon Kings, like her, had followed the Dragon God in conquering the four directions and ruling the Divine Realm!

In the strict hierarchical system of the Dragon Clan, the Dragon God is the supreme emperor, while she and the Golden Dragon King, as the split half of the Dragon God, are like a crown prince and a prince with absolute succession rights, with noble bloodlines, above all other dragons.

The nine elemental Dragon King, like Prince enfeoffed across the heavens, each wielded power and held exalted positions. Though their bloodlines were slightly inferior to hers, they were still far superior to those of ordinary Dragon Clan. Now, the auras of three "Prince"-level Dragon King were simultaneously manifesting in a single human?

Her gaze pierced through space and landed on Yu Yuanchen once more. This time, she looked at him more carefully.

"The aura of the Thunder Dragon King... originates from the Spirit Bone in his head? It has been completely repaired and transformed into a 'crown' shape? Interesting." Gu Yuena instantly discerned the origin of the Dragon King's Crown.

But what concerned her even more were the other two auras. "The Ice and Fire Power... it wasn't attached to Spirit Bone or Soul Ring, but... it was absorbed and refined by him, integrated into his own bloodline? He found the place where the Ice Fire Dragon King fell? And he was able to draw upon their Dragon Power?"

This conjecture stirred ripples in Gu Yuena's tranquil heart. The Ice Fire Dragon King were among the most powerful of the Nine Great Dragon Kings; their burial grounds must contain vast amounts of the Dragon Clan essence and Law Fragments. If she could find them, perhaps it could accelerate the recovery of her injuries, or even...

Just then, shadows stirred at the bottom of the lake, and several powerful auras quietly approached. The Beast God Di Tian, Jade Swan Bi Ji, and other Ferocious Beast sensed their master's awakening and awoke from their slumber, respectfully guarding his side.

"My lord, you're awake? What are your orders?" Di Tian's deep voice rang out with reverence.

"Hmm." Gu Yuena responded indifferently, sharing her perception with the Ferocious Beast.

A terrifying glint suddenly flashed in Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes. "The place where His Majesty the Ice Fire Dragon King fell? My lord, this boy must know the clues! I request permission to capture him immediately and interrogate him to find out the location! If we can retrieve the remains of the two His Majesty and absorb their essence, it will surely help Your Majesty recover sooner!"

Bi Ji frowned slightly, her senses leaning more towards Life and peace. She said softly, "Di Tian, we must not be reckless. According to our lord, this child carries the Divine Inheritance. If we act rashly, we may alarm the Gods behind him."

Gu Yuena nodded slightly, her clear, cold voice ringing out. "Bi Ji is right. Although the Divinity mark on his body is subtle, it truly exists. Unless absolutely necessary, it is not advisable to directly clash with the Divine Realm."

She was still recovering from serious injuries, but she was not afraid of ordinary First-level God. However, if she attracted the attention of the God Realm Committee, the consequences would be unpredictable. Moreover, although Gods may not always pay attention to the successors, if a powerful external force forcibly interfered with the succession test, it would be detected immediately, and they might even intervene personally. She could not take that risk.

"Are we just going to let this human brat take advantage of the legacy of two Prince, and we can do nothing about it?" Di Tian roared unwillingly, but he dared not disobey his lord's wishes.

Gu Yuena remained silent for a moment, a resolute glint flashing in her silver eyes. "This matter requires careful consideration. Forcible capture is unacceptable, but clues about the Ice Fire Dragon King are crucial."

Her mind raced, and a plan gradually took shape. "I wish to extract a portion of my primordial essence, supplemented with the essence of the Lake of Life, to create a perfect human body. Then, I will inhabit it with my main consciousness and personally travel to the human world."

"My lord! You mustn't!" Di Tian exclaimed in alarm. "Your injuries are not yet healed. To divide your essence again would only worsen your condition. Besides, the human world is treacherous. Why should you risk your life? Your subordinate is willing to go in your lord's place!"

Gu Yuena shook her head. "Only if I go personally and inhabit the clone with my main body 'Divine Soul can I perfectly conceal the aura of the Soul Beast and evade the inspection of the Divine Realm. The clone's strength doesn't need to be too high; it only needs to be capable of self-preservation. The key is concealment and reconnaissance. I'll leave a fragment of my main body to control and maintain its Life Force, allowing it to continue its slumber and healing here. The impact will be minimal. This matter concerns the great plan for the revival of the Dragon Clan and cannot be allowed to fail."

Her gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, landing once more on the human youth. "Let me see what's so special about this human who bears the karma of three Dragon King."

"The Dragon King's Crown is not something just anyone can wear," Gu Yuena said Youyou.

Seeing that their master's mind was made up, the Ferocious Beast, including Di Tian, had no choice but to bow their heads and obey. The Lake of Life returned to its calm state, but an undercurrent had already begun to surge.

Dragon City, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Yu Yuanchen was naturally unaware of the scheme deep within the Star Dou that concerned his fate. Since returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, he had spent most of his time immersed in his Cultivation Chamber, racking his brains for a way to deal with the Dragon Nature of his heart.

"It's better to guide than to block; forcibly suppressing is not a good strategy." Yu Yuanchen sat quietly on the futon, his mind racing. "The key is that I cannot rely too much on the Innate Ability brought by the True Dragon Bloodline for my combat power. Otherwise, once I encounter something that can restrain the Dragon Bloodline, or if my mind is completely assimilated by the Dragon Nature, I will be like a bird with broken wings, my combat power greatly diminished."

"Relying on bloodline ultimately leads to being controlled by bloodline. To break free from its shackles, one must first possess the power to stand out from the crowd without relying on bloodline!" This was the conclusion he reached after several days of contemplation.

While the power brought by the True Dragon Bloodline is indeed formidable, it cannot be relied upon solely. He needs to create methods that are uniquely his own and transcend the limitations of bloodline.

His first thought was about his own power system. Apart from his Martial Soul and Spirit Bone, his greatest reliance was his self-created Soul Skill and his control over lightning.

"The Five Thunders Orthodox Law was created by me by combining the Daoist concepts of my previous life with my Thunder Martial Soul in this life. It contains the orthodox laws of heaven and earth, and is powerful and vast. Its foundation lies in my understanding and application of the Thunder Law, and its connection with bloodline is relatively weak."

"The Ninth Soul Skill, ' Two Forms Divine Thunder,' is a fusion of Yin-Yang, ice and fire, and is extremely profound. If I could combine the two at a deeper level to create a more powerful, Self-Created Soul Skill that is less reliant on Dragon Might Dragon Body, it would greatly enrich my combat methods and reduce my dependence on bloodline."

He closed his eyes, immersing his mind in his body, carefully comprehending the five types of thunder energy transformations of the Five Thunders Orthodox Law, as well as the profound meaning of the Yin -Yin-Yang Two Forms Divine Thunder's mutual generation and balance of strength and gentleness. His mind constantly deduced the possibilities of various combinations, transformations, and sublimations. This was a process that required a great deal of time and comprehension to hone, and could not be rushed.

At the same time, he also turned his attention to the External Soul Bone that he almost regarded as an extension of his Martial Soul — the Thunder Dragon Spear.

"The spear, the king of all weapons, is paramount in close combat. Skill is of utmost importance." Yu Yuanchen gently stroked the purple-gold dragon spear floating before him, its blade shimmering with lightning patterns and emanating an intimate aura. "In my past life, the Sky-Supporting Douluo Yun Ming, with only a Sky-Supporting Spear and a set of unparalleled spear techniques, was able to dominate the continent, truly a peerless figure. His talent was indeed admirable. Although I possess the advantage of the dragon spear, I have neglected to hone my spear techniques, mostly relying on its hardness and lightning conduction ability, which is a real waste."

He decided that, in addition to cultivating his Soul Skill, he would begin to systematically study spear techniques. He wouldn't pursue flashy moves, but rather return to simplicity, honing the most basic movements such as thrusting, stabbing, parrying, chopping, sweeping, pointing, striking, and picking. He would strive for precision in power generation, tricky angles, and timing, as well as a perfect combination with his own Soul Power and lightning attributes. He wanted to truly refine the Thunder Dragon Spear into a deadly weapon that he could wield with ease, integrating offense and defense, rather than merely a vessel for releasing lightning.

Of course, Yu Yuanchen wasn't one to throw the baby out with the bathwater. He wouldn't abandon the fundamental path of Soul Power cultivation just because he feared the erosion of Dragon Nature or the suppression of his bloodline. Improving his strength was the bottom line, and Soul Power Level, Soul Core tempering, and Spiritual Power growth remained paramount. He simply wanted to broaden the "width" and "depth" of his strength while increasing his absolute power, making his power system more diversified and his foundation more solid, no longer relying excessively on a single bloodline talent.

"Soul Power cultivation cannot be neglected, Self-Created Soul Skill require careful deduction, and the basics of spear techniques must be honed every day. Time... it needs more time." Yu Yuanchen took a deep breath, suppressing the slight impatience in his heart caused by the influence of his Dragon Nature, and his eyes became calm and firm again.

He knew all too well that this was a long and arduous journey of self-cultivation, a race against his own inertia, his Bloodline Instinct, and the passage of time. But his resolve was firm, and he would steadfastly continue on this path of "controlling the Dragon Power with the human heart."

Outside the quiet room, the moonlight shone like water; inside, Yu Yuanchen's mind was clear and focused as he began his initial exploration of a new path. The prototype of a new Soul Skill, the foundation of spear techniques, the Celestial Cycle of Soul Power... everything was just beginning. Meanwhile, far away at the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest, a human avatar embodying the essence and will of the Silver Dragon King was quietly taking shape. The trajectory of destiny was about to reach a new intersection.