Shock Among the Dragon Clan Elders

Dragon Palace.

Apart from Dragon Clan descendants entering for the trial, no other members of the Dragon Clan were permitted to enter the Dragon Tomb.

Thus, these Dragon Clan Elders could only use the divine ability Mirror Flower Water Moon to observe everything within the Dragon Tomb from the Dragon Palace.

This allowed them to keep track of the developments within the Dragon Tomb at all times and assess the aptitudes of these Dragon Clan descendants.

"The drawbacks of opening the Dragon Transformation Pool early have appeared. These descendants' foundations are still insufficient. I fear not many will be able to pass through the Dragon Tomb and reach the Dragon Transformation Pool."

The Grand Unity Golden Immortal-level elder of the Red Dragon Clan sighed.

Just moments ago, he had watched an Early Golden Immortal Red Dragon get crushed apart.

Yet his heart remained utterly unmoved.

He had countless descendants. Being crushed apart only proved that this one lacked talent.

"Indeed, but the benefits are greater than before."

Another Dragon Clan Elder continued.

Precisely because fewer Dragon Clan descendants could reach the Dragon Transformation Pool—

—the amount of blood energy each could absorb from the Dragon Transformation Pool would increase.

"By the way, Ao Xue, did that Black Dragon you mentioned last time come this time as well?"

A Dragon Clan Elder suddenly recalled the matter and looked toward Ao Xue.

After returning, Ao Xue had explained the matter of the vanished Karma Thread.

After his own confirmation and testing, he had proven that there was no issue.

To enter Enlightenment during a battle at the Golden Immortal Realm and comprehend a new law showed that his talent was far from poor.

That was why one of the Dragon Clan Elders thought to ask about him.

"Of course."

Ao Xue glanced at Mirror Flower Water Moon and eventually pointed out Ao Rui's location.

"To endure the dual pressure of nearly two Grand Unity Golden Immortals at the Early Golden Immortal stage—his aptitude is quite good."

A Dragon Clan Elder offered praise.

"Hmph, so what? If he has no Innate Spiritual Treasure or other means for the road ahead, there is only one outcome awaiting him: being crushed apart."

Ao Cang, the Grand Unity Golden Immortal expert of the Azure Dragon Clan, who did not get along well with the Black Dragon Clan, sneered.

"Rather than wasting your breath, you should worry more about your own descendants."

"At the very least, I've already seen dozens of your descendants die."

Ao Xue retorted without yielding.

Ao Xue knew Ao Rui's aptitude. Reaching this point had indeed nearly pushed him to his limit.

However, during the previous battle, he had obtained a Low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

With that spiritual treasure, he could continue onward.

Together with the Profound Origin Sword Ao Xue had bestowed upon him, he theoretically still had a slight chance of making it through.

Just as the two Dragon Clan Elders were about to resume bickering, the Red Dragon Clan elder suddenly cried out, "Look!"

"He's actually entered Enlightenment."

What?

He had entered Enlightenment?

At once, every Dragon Clan Elder's gaze was drawn over.

Even for them, entering Enlightenment was extraordinarily difficult.

It would have been one thing if a junior had entered Enlightenment during a battle last time, but he had actually entered Enlightenment again while traversing the Dragon Tomb?

Ao Xue hurriedly looked as well.

Through Mirror Flower Water Moon, he saw Ao Rui standing motionless in place.

Though he could not sense the aura of Enlightenment, judging from Ao Rui's appearance, he truly was in Enlightenment.

Wasn't this far too heaven-defying?

Only a few thousand years had passed, and he had entered Enlightenment again?

"Ao Xue, isn't your descendant's aptitude a little too terrifying?"

"His Foundation has definitely reached High-grade Innate."

"He can even enter Enlightenment merely by traversing the Dragon Tomb."

"I just wonder what he is comprehending."

The other elders exclaimed in amazement.

As the saying went, Enlightenment differed from secluded cultivation.

Even millions of years of secluded cultivation could not compare to the gains from a single instance of Enlightenment.

Ao Xue's eyes widened as well.

A High-grade Innate Foundation?

That was already the Foundation of a Dragon Son.

Could it be that he, Ao Xue, truly had an extraordinary descendant?

"Yes. With such a Foundation and comprehension, as long as he can enter the Dragon Transformation Pool, he will absolutely be at the level of a Dragon Son."

"Let me congratulate the Black Dragon Clan in advance."

The Red Dragon Clan elder said with a smile.

Dragon Sons were the most talented group of Dragon Clan descendants.

As long as one became a Dragon Son, one would receive endless resources for cultivation.

At the same time, one could receive an audience with the Ancestor Dragon and receive his teachings.

For they represented the future of the Dragon Clan.

"Hmph, a Dragon Son?"

"That old fellow's bloodline is not so remarkable."

"If he wants to become a Dragon Son, he should first survive."

Ao Cang of the Azure Dragon Clan poured cold water over them.

Although the Dragon Clans were all in a competitive relationship—

—this was also tacitly permitted by the Ancestor Dragon.

However, once one became a Dragon Son, one became the hope of the Dragon Clan.

Whoever dared lay a hand on a Dragon Son would bear the Ancestor Dragon's wrath.

Therefore, Ao Cang naturally did not wish for Ao Rui to become a Dragon Son.

Even this seemingly slim possibility left him dissatisfied.

"Old fellow, you should worry more about your own descendants."

Ao Xue replied before staring fixedly at Ao Rui.

Though Ao Cang's words were unpleasant, they were true.

Because he was in Enlightenment, Ao Rui's scales had begun to shatter continuously.

Blood gushed out like a spring.

His tendons and bones were even nearly exposed.

If his Enlightenment did not end before his physical body was crushed apart, then no matter how great his aptitude was, it would be useless.

At that moment, Ao Xue even considered going to seek out the Ancestor Dragon.

Unfortunately, the Ancestor Dragon was in seclusion and could not be awakened lightly.

In the blink of an eye, a thousand years passed.

Ao Rui's life aura had now become exceedingly weak.

Though he remained in Enlightenment, not a single part of his body was still intact.

"What a pity."

The other Dragon Clan members shook their heads and sighed.

"It was only to be expected."

Ao Cang sneered.

"Shut up!"

"If you say one more word, then let's have a contest."

Ao Xue roared with bloodshot eyes.

Ao Rui had given him far too great a surprise—a descendant with the potential to become a Dragon Son.

How precious was that?

Unfortunately, if he did not finish his Enlightenment soon, he truly might perish.

This left the previously excited Ao Xue anxious beyond measure.

Provoked by Ao Cang, he was immediately on the verge of losing control.

Ao Cang snorted coldly and said no more.

It was not that he feared Ao Xue; there was simply no need.

If they disturbed the Ancestor Dragon, they would receive another round of punishment.

Just then, the other Dragon Clan Elders all noticed something was wrong.

Ao Rui's physical body, which had been on the verge of shattering, had actually begun to reconstruct itself.

First came the tendons and bones, then the flesh and blood, and finally the scales.

All of it was happening simultaneously.

"He is actually comprehending a Body Forging Technique."

"And it is obvious that he is nearly successful."

These Grand Unity Golden Immortal experts saw the shock in each other's eyes.

He had comprehended a Body Forging Technique in such a short time?

And he could cultivate it simultaneously?

What kind of heaven-defying aptitude was this?

Was this truly only a Dragon Clan descendant at the Early Golden Immortal stage?

"Haha, good, good, wonderful!"

Ao Xue was so excited that his face flushed red, all his earlier impatience swept away.

At the same time, he secretly regretted not giving Ao Rui a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure before he entered the Dragon Tomb.

Forget it. He only hoped Ao Rui could return safely. Even if he failed to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool, Ao Xue would still nurture him as a priority.

Lin Changsheng naturally knew nothing of this. At this moment, he was already about to awaken.