Dragon Ascent or Dragon God Dive?

Lin Hai rushed to the lakeside altar, smiling as he reached out to stroke the Azure Dragon and greet it.

However, the Azure Dragon seemed overly excited by his arrival today. Before Lin Hai's hand could touch it, the massive dragon head eagerly leaned forward and gently bumped him.

The bump looked soft, but given the Azure Dragon's enormous size and strength, it still made the unprepared Lin Hai stumble back two steps.

"Ow! What was that for?" Lin Hai looked at the huge dragon head before him, half amused and half exasperated. Seeing the mischievous gleam in the Azure Dragon's enormous eyes, like a child pleased with a successful prank, he could only shake his head helplessly.

The Life Force within Lin Hai rapidly circulated, soon covering both of his hands in a soft dark green glow.

He reached out again, pressing his Life Force-infused palm against the Azure Dragon's forehead. The mental connection formed through the Life Force finally calmed the Azure Dragon's overly exuberant emotions somewhat.

It let out several deep, pleased rumbles, like muffled thunder rolling through the air, and its enormous head obediently remained beneath Lin Hai's hand.

Although the Azure Dragon still could not communicate with Lin Hai in clear language and could only convey vague emotions and general meanings through the Life Force, Lin Hai could still distinctly feel its pure longing and immense joy.

After briefly soothing its excited emotions through the Life Force, the Azure Dragon lowered its long neck.

Understanding its intent, Lin Hai smiled. With a light push from his feet, he leaped gracefully into the air and landed steadily on the Azure Dragon's back.

Once it sensed that Lin Hai was seated securely, the Azure Dragon let out a long roar. Its massive body twisted sharply, and its