Di Tian's Transformation!

The space behind Di Tian gradually warped.

Black dragon silhouettes emerged from the void, one after another.

They had no physical bodies.

Yet they wore the armor of the Ancient Dragon Guards.

They held dragon spears in their hands.

Their dragon wings spread in perfect unison.

Their numbers grew from ten to a hundred.

Finally, a full three hundred phantoms of the Dragon Clan guards stood behind Di Tian.

They made no sound.

They merely lowered their dragon heads together.

Di Tian stood at the forefront.

Nine-colored light illuminated his black robes.

At that moment, he once again possessed the commanding presence of a Dragon God Guards Captain.

Words continued to appear on the Golden Ranking.

[Dragon God Guards Commander Seal successfully fused.]

[Di Tian can summon phantoms of the Ancient Dragon Guards.]

[The phantoms possess a portion of Di Tian's origin power.]

[The Dragon God guard phantoms can form the Dragon God Battle Formation.]

[The Dragon God Battle Formation can temporarily enhance the power of Di Tian's Dragon God Claw.]

Xiong Jun looked at the Dragon Clan guards behind Di Tian.

He raised his massive black claws slightly.

"Were these guards all beings from the Dragon God's era?"

"They're merely phantoms left behind by their origins."

Di Tian raised his hand.

All three hundred Dragon Clan guards turned into golden motes of light at once and merged back into the commander seal.

"They can't remain for long."

"But in battle, they can last long enough to deploy the Dragon God Battle Formation once."

The Scarlet King looked at Di Tian.

"Then will your Dragon God Claw become stronger?"

Di Tian did not answer directly.

He raised his right arm.

Dark golden dragon scales covered his hand.

Nine-colored markings lit up on his dragon claw, one after another.

That power had yet to be truly unleashed.

Yet spatial fluctuations had already appeared above the Lake of Life.

Gu Yuena raised her hand.

Silver elemental power suppressed those fluctuations.

"This isn't the place to unleash the Dragon God Claw."

Di Tian lowered his arm.

"You're right, my lord."

The third sphere of light descended at that moment.

This time, it transformed into an enormous dark golden soul bone.

The soul bone was shaped like dragon wings.

Nine-colored flames curled around the edges of the bone.

Each flame contained a different elemental power.

The dragon wing soul bone hovered before Di Tian.

Words appeared on the Golden Ranking.

[Reward: Million-Year Dragon God Wing Bone.]

[Fused with the Dragon God's spatial power.]

[Fused with the Dragon God's darkness origin.]

[Can enhance flight speed and spatial traversal ability.]

[Can support the Dragon God Battle Formation.]

Di Tian gazed at the soul bone.

The Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King's wings had once been burned away by divine flames during the Dragon God War.

Later, he had reconstructed his physical body.

But his new wings had never regained the power they possessed in ancient times.

This Million-Year Dragon God Wing Bone filled precisely that gap.

Di Tian spread his arms.

The dark golden soul bone transformed into two beams of light and merged into his back.

His black robes instantly tore apart.

A pair of brand-new dragon wings spread from Di Tian's back.

The wings were still black.

But nine-colored markings were etched into every stretch of their membranes.

Space constantly folded along both sides of the wings.

Di Tian merely gave his wings a gentle flap.

His body vanished from beside the Lake of Life.

The next moment.

He appeared above the forest hundreds of miles away.

No currents of air spread outward.

Nor did any spatial fluctuations linger.

Di Tian flapped his dragon wings again.

His figure returned to the Lake of Life.

Even Di Tian himself paused briefly at the increase in speed.

That was not simply flight speed.

Rather, the Dragon God Wing Bone directly drew upon the spatial origin, allowing his body to pass through gaps in space.

Words appeared on the Golden Ranking in succession.

[Million-Year Dragon God Wing Bone successfully fused.]

[Di Tian has gained spatial traversal ability.]

[Flight speed increased.]

[Dragon wings can support the Dragon God Battle Formation.]

[Dragon God Claw power increased.]

Di Tian stood on the surface of the lake.

All three rewards had now fused into his body.

The cracks in his origin had completely vanished from his chest.

The Dragon God Guards Commander Seal had appeared between his brows.

Behind him, the Dragon God Wing Bone had formed a new pair of dragon wings.

Di Tian's aura still had not broken through the limits of soul beast cultivation.

Yet his physical body, bloodline, and origin had all reached an entirely new level.

On the Golden Ranking.

The final line of text slowly appeared.

[Dragon God Origin Dragon Blood fusion complete.]

[Dragon God Guards Commander Seal fusion complete.]

[Million-Year Dragon God Wing Bone fusion complete.]

[Di Tian's origin restored.]

[Dragon God Bloodline enhanced.]

[Current combat strength: the pinnacle below god level.]

After that line appeared.

The entire Douluo Continent fell silent once again.

Qian Daoliu stood before the Worship Hall.

He gazed at the final line on the Golden Ranking as the Angel God Seal between his brows continued to shine.

Even before receiving the rewards, Di Tian had already been able to overpower him.

Now, the cracks in his origin had been repaired.

The Dragon God Inheritance was complete once more.

Qian Daoliu gripped his scepter.

"His power has increased again."

Golden Crocodile Douluo stood below the steps.

"Then, Great Enshrined, who would win if you fought Di Tian?"

Qian Daoliu looked toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Di Tian's physical body and bloodline have already surpassed the ordinary limits below god level."

"If we fought in the forest, I would have no certainty of victory."

Before the Papal Palace.

Bibi Dong gazed at Di Tian in the sky.

The Rakshasa divine power within her slowly circulated.

After Di Tian received his rewards, the dragon might he exuded had grown stronger once again.

"His origin has been restored."

Bibi Dong spoke softly.

"This reward is enough to change the balance of power in the Star Dou Great Forest."

Chrysanthemum Douluo stood behind her and asked no further questions.

Spirit Hall had Qian Daoliu.

The Star Dou Great Forest had Di Tian.

The gap between the two sides was gradually narrowing.

In certain regions, the soul beasts had even gained the advantage.

Sea God Island.

Bo Saixi gazed at the dragon wings behind Di Tian.

She gripped her scepter.

"With his Dragon God origin restored, he is no longer the Di Tian he was moments ago."

A Sea God Island Guard lowered his head and asked:

"High Priestess, can he now contend head-on with a god-level powerhouse?"

Bo Saixi fell silent for a moment.

"That still depends on whether he can fully wield the Dragon God's power."

"But within the Star Dou Great Forest, he can already threaten a true god-level powerhouse."

The Far North.

The Snow Empress gazed at the words on the Golden Ranking.

The Ice Empress raised her pincers.

"His origin really has been restored."

The Snow Empress nodded.

"The Dragon God Wing Bone has given him the power to traverse space."

"And the Dragon God Guards Commander Seal allows him to summon the ancient battle formation once more."

"Di Tian is now more than just one level stronger than before."

The Evil Demon Forest.

The Evil Emperor looked up at that pair of dark golden dragon wings.

The purplish-black light released by the Evil God Crown gradually withdrew into his body.

"His origin has been restored."

"His Dragon God bloodline has also been enhanced."

Purple light flashed in the Evil Emperor's single eye.

"It seems Di Tian has earned the right to face this emperor head-on."

The Star Dou Great Forest.

Di Tian folded away his dragon wings.

He returned to human form.

Black robes covered his body.

The Dragon God Guards Commander Seal was still clearly visible between his brows.

Gu Yuena walked over from the lake's surface.

"These three rewards will help you."

Di Tian lowered his head.

"The cracks in my origin have been repaired."

"The Dragon God Inheritance has also returned to my body."

Gu Yuena looked at him.

"You still need to continue refining it."

"I know."

Di Tian gazed up at the sky.

"My lord, I will master all the power the Dragon God left behind."

"As long as the Dragon Clan remains, I, Di Tian, will never stop."

Gu Yuena said nothing more.

The nine-colored radiance over the lake gradually faded.

After Di Tian received his rewards, the scene for third place finally came to a complete end.

His name remained on the Golden Ranking.

Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King.

Dragon God Guards Captain.

The strongest Ferocious Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest.

With his origin restored, Di Tian had become a presence no power on the continent could ignore.

Skywater Academy.

The platform of the True Dragon Tower.

Shui Yue'er looked up at the Golden Ranking.

"Di Tian's rewards are so powerful."

Shui Bing'er looked at those dragon wings.

"Now that his Dragon God Origin has been repaired, his power will continue to grow."

Shui Yuerou nodded gently.

"The strength of the Star Dou Great Forest has changed once again."

Long Yao sat at the stone table.

Looking at Di Tian on the Golden Ranking, he lifted his teacup.

"Di Tian has only recovered a portion of his former power."

Shui Yue'er's eyes widened.

"Only a portion?"

"Before the Dragon God War, his combat strength was far beyond what it is now."

Long Yao took a sip of tea.

"Still, being able to repair his origin is already important enough to him."

Shui Bing'er asked:

"Then can he recover to God King level in the future?"

"That depends on whether his origin can fully awaken."

Long Yao set down his teacup.

"Di Tian has now reached the limit below God Level."

"If he continues to recover, he will become even stronger."

Shui Yue'er looked toward the very top of the Golden Ranking.

"Di Tian's rewards are finished."

"Second and first place are next."

Long Yao raised his eyes.

On the Golden Ranking.

The text for third place gradually dimmed.

Di Tian's Black Dragon apparition dispersed completely.

Yet the Dragon God's oppressive aura did not vanish immediately.

Then.

Two beams of light at the very top of the Golden Ranking lit up simultaneously.

One silver beam pierced the clouds and descended toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

The other, a golden beam, slowly descended from above Skywater Academy.

Shui Bing'er withdrew her gaze.

Shui Yue'er also stopped what she was doing.

Long Yao set down his teacup.

High in the sky, the golden text for second place began to appear.

High in the sky.

The golden text for second place was slowly taking shape.

Inside Skywater Academy, numerous students stopped in their tracks and looked up at the Golden Ranking.

Long Yao, however, withdrew his gaze.

"Let's eat first."

Shui Yue'er froze for a moment.

"Headmaster, second place is about to appear."

"The food is about to get cold, too."

Long Yao rose and walked toward the True Dragon Tower.

Shui Yue'er looked at the sky, then at the food on the table.

She quickly picked up a translucent shrimp dumpling.

"Sis, let's eat while we watch."

Shui Bing'er nodded gently.

The two followed Long Yao into the True Dragon Tower.

Lunch had already been laid out on the long table inside the tower.

Steamed sea bass, lotus seed soup, translucent shrimp dumplings, and a plate of freshly cooked greens.

As soon as Shui Yue'er sat down, she picked up her chopsticks.

She picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Shui Bing'er's bowl.

Shui Bing'er looked up at her.

"This is the fish the headmaster prepared."

Shui Yue'er immediately drew back her chopsticks.

"I was just tasting it for you, Sis."

Long Yao sat at the head of the table and poured himself a cup of tea.

"You've already tasted three pieces."

Shui Yue'er lowered her head to look into her bowl.

Only one piece of fish remained inside.

She picked it up and placed it in Shui Bing'er's bowl.

"This time, it's really for you, Sis."

Shui Bing'er did not refuse.

She lowered her head and ate.

Long Yao watched the golden light in the sky.

"How did your training in the Heavy Water Formation go today?"

Shui Yue'er picked up a shrimp dumpling.

"I can already lift Heavy Water six inches off the ground."

"For how long?"

Shui Yue'er paused.

"Ten breaths."

"Raise that to twelve breaths tomorrow."

Shui Yue'er's chopsticks froze in midair.

"Headmaster, can't I raise it to eight breaths first?"

"No."

"Then I'll eat two extra pieces of fish today."

"Eating has nothing to do with training."

Shui Yue'er put down her chopsticks.

"Then I'll eat two fewer pieces instead."

Shui Bing'er glanced at her.

"You already ate three pieces."

"I can still eat two more."

Long Yao paid them no mind.

He reached for the teapot and poured Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er a cup of warm water each.

"Bing'er, you can already fully retract your Ice Element Mark."

"As you continue training, you no longer need to deliberately search for stray ice crystals."

Shui Bing'er nodded.

"I can try returning the ice element to the lake."

"You can."

Long Yao looked at her.

"But don't let the cold affect the lake water itself."

Shui Bing'er set down her chopsticks.

"I'll control its range."

"It's not about controlling its range."

Long Yao said:

"It's about controlling the changes in the ice element."

Shui Bing'er took careful note.

Shui Yue'er propped her chin on her hand and looked at her sister.

"The ice element can change, too?"

"Water freezing into ice is only the most basic change."

Long Yao said:

"The ice element can alter temperature, and it can also change form."

"What your sister has mastered now is freezing."

"Only when she can change ice crystals at will will she truly have crossed the threshold."

Shui Bing'er looked at her palm.

An ice flower slowly unfurled at her fingertips.

Its petals had only just formed when they dissolved into a fine icy mist.

The mist did not disperse into the air, but condensed again into an ice feather.

Shui Yue'er's eyes widened.

"Sis, when did you learn that?"

"Just now."

Shui Bing'er retracted the ice feather.

"I only changed its form. I still can't maintain it for very long."

Long Yao nodded gently.

"Keep practicing."

Shui Yue'er immediately looked at him.

"Headmaster, what about me?"

"Finish your meal first."

Shui Yue'er lowered her head to look at the bowl before her.

She picked it up and quickly ate a few mouthfuls.

Long Yao raised his eyes.

"Slow down."

Shui Yue'er immediately slowed her movements.

Only after swallowing the food in her mouth did she ask:

"Headmaster, do I still have to go to the third floor this afternoon?"

"Yes."

"Can I bring a pot of fruit wine, then?"

"No."

"Half a pot?"

"No."

"A cup?"

Long Yao looked at her.

Shui Yue'er immediately changed her tune.

"Then I'll bring a cup of water."

Shui Bing'er put down her chopsticks.

"The third floor has heavy water."

Shui Yue'er's expression stiffened.

"Then I'll bring pastries."

"No eating during cultivation."

"I'll eat before cultivating."

"Allowed."

Shui Yue'er was instantly satisfied.

She picked up the last shrimp dumpling.

Shui Bing'er watched her.

"That's mine."

Shui Yue'er's movements froze.

She placed the shrimp dumpling back into the dish.

"Elder sister, you eat first."

Shui Bing'er picked up the shrimp dumpling and placed it in her bowl.

"You eat it."

Shui Yue'er immediately broke into a smile.

"Elder sister is the best."

Long Yao picked up his teacup.

Outside the tower, the light on the Golden Ranking was still gathering.

Shui Yuerou walked in from outside the tower.

She held a stack of rosters in her hand.

"Headmaster, the first batch of applicants has already arrived at the Outer Court."

Shui Yue'er looked up.

"Are the trials starting today?"

"They start in the afternoon."

Shui Yuerou said:

"There are thirty-six people in total."

"Among them, twenty-four possess a Water Attribute Martial Soul, and seven possess an Ice Attribute Martial Soul."

"The Martial Souls of the remaining five have a certain connection to the Water Element."