Yang Chen did not understand the situation and asked in surprise, "It can still evolve? That can't be right. Golden Claw is already a true dragon. How much further can it evolve?"
From his experience, he only knew that Golden Claw's state could evolve into that of a true dragon.
Could it evolve beyond a true dragon?
That, he did not know.
"Looks like you truly know nothing about this. Even true dragons differ in constitution. Some exceptionally gifted true dragons undergo a second evolution upon reaching the True God Stage or Enlightenment Stage. And at this stage, every true dragon's evolutionary result becomes entirely different."
Heavenly Venerate Xingtong said, "Though I have never visited Dragon Valley, I have personally seen some existences that evolved beyond true dragons—for instance, Blood Dragon and Frost Dragon. Such dragons are incredibly rare. Even within Dragon Valley, they are beings that receive all manner of cultivation."
Heavenly Venerate Xiaoming stood with his hands behind his back. "If your companion can evolve successfully, no matter what he evolves into, his future potential will surpass that of ordinary true dragons. If he can go to Dragon Valley, he will surely receive great importance. The matter of cooperation between us humans and Dragon Valley may finally show some promise."
Matters concerning the bigger picture were certainly important, but Yang Chen could not think that far ahead right now. He only hoped Golden Claw would remain safe and sound.
After all, Golden Claw had followed him for decades. They had stumbled and fought their way through countless trials together. He did not want anything to go wrong for him.
After Golden Claw was struck by a bolt of Refining Thunder, his body became completely rigid.
Then, as though he were ascending in a feathered transformation, his entire body