Time and Space: Twin Divine Artifacts

"You possess the bloodline and power of time and space, but neither is pure."

An ethereal voice rang out from the void. It was somewhat low and hoarse, as though it lacked a bit of vitality.

"Are you the Mountain Dragon King?"

Duan Yu asked in surprise, "You still retain your divine soul?"

"No, I lost my life long ago. I am merely conversing with you through a remnant of divine thought. Why have you come here?"

Duan Yu explained, "By a stroke of luck, this junior discovered a mountain range on Douluo Continent. After sensing a trace of true dragon aura within, I vaguely felt that something was wrong, so I used the power of time and space to come here."

The Mountain Dragon King fell silent for a moment. "You should not have come."

"What?"

Duan Yu had not heard clearly and asked again, "Senior, what did you just say?"

"I said, you should not have come."

The Mountain Dragon King repeated himself. "I can sense it. You are far too weak right now, even weaker than that one with the lightning dragon martial soul."

"Even if you possess the bloodlines of the two great Dragon Kings of Time and Space, the force that halts time and space is terrifying beyond measure. How could it be used recklessly?"

Duan Yu's heart trembled. "Senior means that the power of time and space is too dangerous and cannot be used freely?"

"Correct. You may understand it that way."

The Mountain Dragon King said solemnly, "The power of time and space is profound and unfathomable, spanning past and present. Even when Time and Space joined forces back then, they did not dare to project too far into the future."

"Part of the reason for the Dragon Clan's fall was that Time and Space made such projections in advance."

"Even the two Dragon Kings of Time and Space could not escape this punishment, yet you rely on this power to travel through time and space at will. Once or twice may be fine, but if you use it too often, you will surely suffer backlash."

Duan Yu was horrified. "Projecting through time and space is actually this terrifying?"

Even the two Dragon Kings who specialized in time and space could not escape the universe's punishment, much less him.

"Boy, remember this: do not make projections lightly. If you do it too many times, I fear that even you yourself will no longer be able to control yourself."

"I need not say more about this. The two great Dragon Kings within your body should also greatly reject your attempts to project through time and space."

"Rest assured, Senior. This junior understands. I will absolutely not make such projections carelessly."

Duan Yu had never planned to keep using this power to make projections in the first place.

First, it consumed far too much of his soul power. Second, just as the Mountain Dragon King had said, the two great Dragon Kings within him truly resisted the matter of projecting through time and space.

With Duan Yu's assurance, the Mountain Dragon King's tense emotions finally eased. "Boy, since you have come here, it means I can return what I owe those two old dragons of Time and Space to you."

As he spoke, the Mountain Dragon King reached a claw into the river and pulled out a pocket watch and a fan.

The pocket watch was silvery white, while the fan was azure green.

Yet regardless of their color, neither could conceal the immense energy spilling from those two divine artifacts.

Duan Yu stared at the two divine artifacts floating in the void and said in shock, "These are?"

The Mountain Dragon King explained, "These were the divine artifacts of Time and Space: the Instant Pocket Watch and the Heavenly Secrets Fan. The reason I have been able to linger here for so long is because of these two divine artifacts."

"I had originally grieved that I would never have the chance in this lifetime to recover from my injuries and rebuild the Divine Realm."

"Who would have thought that the inheritor of those two old dragons would arrive at this time? Today, I shall return these items to their rightful owner and hand these two divine artifacts over to you."

Duan Yu was just about to accept when he suddenly thought of something. His expression turned grave. "Senior, if this junior takes them away, will your remaining divine thought dissipate immediately?"

"Of course. If not for them, I would likely have dispersed into the river of time and space long ago."

As the Mountain Dragon King's words fell, yellow radiance spread out, and a burly figure slowly took shape beneath its glow.

"Junior, I do not have much time left. Since you have come here, I shall entrust the inherited power of my Mountain Dragon King lineage to you."

Before Duan Yu could react, an object resembling a crown separated from the Mountain Dragon King's head.

The crown was entirely earthy yellow. A lifelike enormous dragon was imprinted upon it, with mountains and rivers decorating its surroundings.

Though he stood far away, Duan Yu could still sense the terrifying aura flowing from the crown.

"This is..."

The Mountain Dragon King said calmly, "This is the inherited treasure of my Mountain Dragon King lineage, the Dragon King Crown. It is a genuine divine artifact. Once worn, it grants its user comprehensive enhancements."

"This treasure was originally left behind on Douluo Continent, scattered across those mountain ranges and impossible to retrieve."

"But I never expected you to trace your way here from Douluo Continent, giving me the chance to reclaim the Dragon King Crown."

"However, you do not possess the Mountain Dragon King's inheritance, and your strength is too weak. Unless you are in danger, do not use it carelessly. Simply comprehend the power it brings."

"Yes, this junior understands." Duan Yu bowed and saluted the Mountain Dragon King.

"Very well, you may return now. Remember, do not project through time and space recklessly."

With that, the Mountain Dragon King lightly pointed a finger and sent Duan Yu back.

Elsewhere, the Seven-Leaf Spatial Orchid drowsily continued maintaining the spatial barrier as he waited for Duan Yu to emerge.

If he had not been worried that Yu Yuanzhen might suddenly return, he would have simply slept here. Perhaps Duan Yu would be back by the time he woke up.

The Seven-Leaf Spatial Orchid yawned, feeling sleepy.

Before he could fall asleep, True Dragon Mountain before him suddenly began to shake violently.

At the same time, a streak of light was pulled out from within True Dragon Mountain. Others might not have known what it was, but the Seven-Leaf Spatial Orchid, who had blown up Crane Mountain alongside Duan Yu, knew perfectly well.

Wasn't that streak of light a Dragon Bone Fragment?

The Dragon Bone Fragment was inexplicably stripped away from True Dragon Mountain and vanished into the air.

It was not just True Dragon Mountain. Aside from Crane Mountain, which had previously been destroyed, the other peaks underwent the same change.

Watching this scene, the Seven-Leaf Spatial Orchid froze in place, his eyes wide.

"What the hell is this? Why did such a huge disturbance suddenly break out? Duan Yu isn't even here!"

Tonight's commotion was far greater than last night's, immediately drawing the entire sect's attention.

Yu Yuanzhen was the first to sense that something was amiss. The instant he noticed True Dragon Mountain shaking and the Dragon Bone Fragment disappearing, he rushed toward True Dragon Mountain.

Sensing that aura drawing ever closer, the Seven-Leaf Spatial Orchid's expression changed.

"Little rat, you truly have a death wish, daring to set your sights on our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."

Before Yu Yuanzhen arrived, his voice had already carried over from afar, instantly locking onto the entirety of True Dragon Mountain.

Countless bolts of lightning descended from the heavens, transforming into a colossal thunder dragon that looked down upon the ground from the sky.

The place the giant dragon stared at was precisely where the Seven-Leaf Spatial Orchid was!