Awakening of the Candle Dragon Emperor, the Infatuated Ning Rongrong

"Trying to hold my own against this guy with only level 20 spirit power is pushing it."

Ye Yuan relied on the speed boost from Ning Rongrong to constantly maneuver around it.

However, Ye Yuan's spirit power was being depleted continuously.

If it kept draining like this, he might not even be able to unleash a final strike.

"Looks like I have to go head-to-head!"

Ye Yuan turned around and shouted, "Little Rongrong, can you use your Strength Amplification twice?"

Ning Rongrong wiped the sweat from her forehead, "I can!"

"Good, give me one Strength Amplification!"

Ning Rongrong channeled all her spirit power once more, "First Spirit Skill, Strength Amplification!"

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda emitted a red glow, and that light sank into Ye Yuan's body.

Ye Yuan felt his strength increase significantly.

Ning Rongrong's spirit power consumption was not small either.

Her entire body was soaked in sweat, revealing the undergarments beneath.

She felt like she had gone mad; why was she risking her life for a man she had known for less than a day?!

"Come on!"

Ye Yuan raised his sword to meet it, "Ten Thousand Swords Breaking Dharma!"

He rapidly unleashed the sword technique he had learned previously.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

The attacks from the Bloodthirsty Sword fell like a torrential downpour.

Metallic clashing sounds rang out incessantly.

"Damn it, your hide is really thick!"

Ye Yuan did not stop, because this move consumed the least amount of spirit power.

He had already used River Severing once, and he needed to save the remaining spirit power for a second attempt.

As both sides continued to attack, Ye Yuan realized he had underestimated this spirit beast.

He hadn't expected its defensive power to be this strong!

"I haven't avenged Qin Yan'er yet!"

"How can I die like this!"

The look of despair on Qin Yan'er's face at that time kept flashing through Ye Yuan's mind.

But anger was ultimately useless.

The Blazing Sun Snake whipped its tail, striking toward Ye Yuan.

Ning Rongrong's heart tightened.

In his current state, Ye Yuan wouldn't be able to dodge it.

Just as Ye Yuan thought he was about to perish.

The Blazing Sun Snake's speed suddenly slowed down.

"Looks like the poison is taking effect!"

Ye Yuan seized the opportunity and leaped high into the air with all his might.

He struck directly at the wound on the Blazing Sun Snake from earlier.

"Little Rongrong!" Ye Yuan shouted.

Ning Rongrong immediately channeled her spirit power, "First Spirit Skill, Strength Amplification!"

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda flashed with a red light once again.

The light sank into Ye Yuan's body.

Ye Yuan roared, "First Spirit Skill, River Severing!"

"Squelch!"

The head of the Blazing Sun Snake fell to the ground, but in that final moment, the Blazing Sun Snake had whipped its tail into Ye Yuan's abdomen.

Ye Yuan was sent flying.

"Ye Yuan!"

Ning Rongrong immediately dragged her weak body over to him.

She checked Ye Yuan's body repeatedly and patted his face.

"Ye Yuan, are you okay!"

"If you die, how am I supposed to get out of here? How can a support-type spirit master like me walk out of the depths of this forest alone!"

Ning Rongrong had originally only intended to take a bath on the outskirts, never expecting to run into such a situation.

Seeing that Ye Yuan had no reaction after a long while, she grew anxious and began to cry.

Then, she used her hands to continuously pat Ye Yuan's chest.

"It's all your fault! If I die and become a ghost, you'll be the first one I come looking for, wuwuwu..."

"Cough, cough, cough. If you are willing to offer a kiss, Ye Yuan will be able to wake up."

Ning Rongrong was startled and choked back her sobs.

She looked around, but there was no one there.

Looking down, she noticed that the corners of Ye Yuan's mouth were already twitching, unable to hold back a smile.

Ning Rongrong gave him a hard punch, "Pfft!"

Ye Yuan sat up immediately, "I'm still injured! If I die, who will take you out of here?"

"You can just wait to be served as dinner for the soul beasts."

Although Ning Rongrong was still very angry, she stopped.

She was genuinely afraid of breaking Ye Yuan, leaving no one to lead her out.

Ye Yuan clutched his abdomen and slowly stood up.

Ning Rongrong helped him.

Then, she pouted her red lips and said, "You scared me!"

"Hurry up and absorb the soul ring, otherwise it will disappear soon and all our hard work will have been for nothing."

Ye Yuan didn't dawdle and sat cross-legged.

Then, he looked at Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong stood with her hands on her hips and said, "Don't worry, this young lady will see this through to the end."

"I'll protect you."

Ye Yuan nodded.

He closed his eyes and began to absorb the soul ring.

Ning Rongrong found a rock nearby and sat down.

The young girl's beautiful blue eyes stared straight at Ye Yuan.

She looked at the corpse of the Blazing Sun Snake beside them again.

"We actually killed a thousand-year soul beast..."

This was something Ning Rongrong had never dared to imagine before.

She couldn't fathom that two people who hadn't even reached the level of Soul Grand Master had actually worked together to kill a thousand-year soul beast.

Even if it was through wit, they still killed it, didn't they?

At this moment, inside his Spirit Sea, Ye Yuan was constantly struggling against the resentment of the Blazing Sun Snake.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't have been this difficult.

However, because he was forcibly absorbing it with only level 20 strength, it was much harder than it would be for an ordinary person.

Just as Ye Yuan was struggling bitterly, that golden figure appeared once again.

"It's you again."

Just like before, the person did not speak.

There was only his own echo.

This time, the person did not help Ye Yuan.

The Black Giant Dragon on his shoulder suddenly soared high into the air.

With a dive, the Black Giant Dragon submerged the resentment of the Blazing Sun Snake.

Just as Ye Yuan thought that the person and the black dragon were about to disappear again, the Black Giant Dragon suddenly changed direction and charged toward him.

Ye Yuan was caught off guard and was directly swallowed by the giant dragon.

Ning Rongrong, who was standing guard outside, suddenly stood up.

Because Ye Yuan's entire body was emitting black light, and he was shrouded in a black glow.

"Ah... ah!"

Ning Rongrong exclaimed, "Ye... Ye Yuan, are you alright?"

Ning Rongrong was at a loss for what to do.

However, she could not leave on her own and could only stand in place to keep watch.

Ye Yuan could no longer be recognized as human, his entire body wrapped in an unknown black substance.

To put it aptly, he had become a giant cocoon.

Three hours later.

Ning Rongrong was startled awake by a sound.

She opened her eyes, and at first glance, the cocoon that Ye Yuan had turned into was actually starting to crack!

"Crack, crack..."

The black cocoon continued to fracture.

"Bang!"

Finally, the cocoon exploded directly.

Ye Yuan's figure appeared once again.

However, he was completely unrecognizable from his original appearance.

His height had grown to one meter nine, and his physique was even more impressive than before.

The color of his pupils had changed; they were no longer black, but had turned gold.

His entire person had become extraordinarily handsome.

He opened his eyes and slowly landed on the ground.

"Are... are you still Ye Yuan?" Ning Rongrong asked cautiously.

Ye Yuan did not answer immediately, but slowly turned his head to look at Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong was somewhat infatuated at this moment.

It couldn't be helped; after all, the current Ye Yuan was vastly different from his previous appearance.

He was simply too handsome!

"Of course I'm not him."

"How about it, little Rongrong, are you speechless from my handsomeness?"

Hearing "little Rongrong," Ning Rongrong immediately reacted; this guy was trying to tease her again.

"How... how did you change your appearance?"

Just as Ye Yuan was about to explain, Ning Rongrong suddenly let out a cry of surprise.

"Ah, you... hurry up and put on some clothes!"

Ye Yuan looked down. No way, did he lose his clothes too after awakening the Candle Dragon Emperor?

Ning Rongrong covered her eyes and turned around.

She felt as if her entire head was about to boil over; it was incredibly red.

"What do I do, Ning Rongrong, your eyes are tainted!!!"

"Why is this different from what Mom said when I was little!"

She raised her forearm and compared it to the image in her memory.

"Is this even human?!"

Before long, Ye Yuan had changed into a white robe.

It was fortunate that he had taken off his outer white robe earlier, worried that it would be damaged while fighting the Blazing Sun Snake.

"Alright, little Rongrong."

Ning Rongrong turned around, leaving a gap between her fingers as she covered her eyes.

She peeked, confirmed that Ye Yuan was dressed, and then lowered her hands.

"What exactly is going on with you?" Ning Rongrong asked.

Ye Yuan rubbed his chin, then took a blade of grass he had picked up from somewhere and bit down on it.

"I suppose the Candle Dragon Emperor has awakened."

"Candle Dragon Emperor?"

"Mm."

In truth, even now, Ye Yuan could hardly believe that he, just like Tang San, actually possessed the bloodline of a soul beast.