Dragon Clan, Hear My Command! Summon the Dragon Gate! Help My Son Become a Dragon

The boundless sea suddenly parted to either side, towering waves forming a broad waterway.

A figure with blue-purple skin, a fierce blue face, and protruding fangs approached, holding a Water-Splitting Trident.

Behind him stood a squad of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals.

"Welcome back to the palace, Third Princess."

Ao Cunxin nodded slightly in acknowledgment and introduced him to Di Tian. "This is the Sea Patrol Yaksha. He patrols the West Sea day and night and is the Dragon Palace's first line of defense."

After thanking the Sea Patrol Yaksha for his efforts, Ao Cunxin led Di Tian into the water.

Di Tian looked at the squad of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals in wonder.

They looked very strange. They clearly had four limbs like humans, yet their limbs still retained the features of their original forms, as did their heads.

What Di Tian could not take was that, never mind these Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals being stronger than him, why did even their bloodlines seem to overshadow his?

Ao Cunxin saw what was on his mind and chuckled.

"The Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals are the Dragon Palace's troops. Having lived in the Dragon Palace for so long, they inevitably absorb some dragon aura, and their bloodlines evolve a little."

"But your bloodline will soon surpass theirs."

Ao Cunxin spoke calmly.

"Living in the Dragon Palace for long enough lets you absorb dragon aura?"

On the Douluo Continent, at Spirit Hall.

The Soul Beasts, including the Silver Dragon King, all lost their composure.

These were dragons! They wanted the Dragon Clan's bloodline so badly, yet now they were being told that simply living in the Dragon Palace would let them absorb it.

They were truly envious. Every one of them wanted to spend a few days in the Dragon Palace.

"Di Tian really hit the jackpot this time."

Xiong Jun was usually boisterous and careless, but this time, he noticed the detail.

"This Third Princess clearly means to help Di Tian improve his bloodline. He'll be a True Dragon from now on."

Xiong Jun recalled the True Dragons that had pulled the carriage when they went to capture the Handsome Monkey King. They had looked so imposing.

"As expected of a race that has existed since ancient times. He hasn't even reached the Dragon Palace, and the depth of their reserves is already astonishing."

Qian Daoliu exclaimed in admiration.

"And the Dragon Palace is actually built on the seabed."

This reminded Qian Daoliu of Sea God Island.

At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Is this the depth of a major power's reserves in the Primordial World?"

Ning Fengzhi's expression was grave. Laughable as it sounded, even one Shrimp Soldier or Crab General could probably wipe out his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"The Dragon Clan truly is extraordinary. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect cannot compare in strength, but when it comes to luxury..."

Ning Fengzhi looked toward his Seven Treasure City. Everywhere he looked glittered with gold and splendor.

No matter the world, the most valuable treasures were nothing more than gold, silver, jewels, and the like.

And Ning Fengzhi had already taken extravagance to its pinnacle.

"No one can surpass our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in luxury."

Bone Douluo was also watching very intently. His Martial Soul was a bone dragon, after all.

At Blue Tyrant Academy.

"Xiaogang, what do you think the Dragon Palace looks like?"

"Do you think they're rich?"

"Since they live beneath the sea, wouldn't all the treasures on the seabed belong to them?"

Flender's eyes had practically turned into Gold Soul Coins.

"That is mistaken."

Yu Xiaogang stood haughtily with his hands behind his back and shook his head slightly, his gradually enlarging ears swaying a little with the motion.

"The Dragon Clan has already suffered a calamity. Staying alive is difficult enough. How much wealth could they have?"

"You have a point."

Flender immediately looked a little disappointed.

Tang San, meanwhile, wore a somewhat grave expression.

"Living on the seabed... I wonder whether my hidden weapons would still work."

In the Primordial World.

Not much time had passed.

Di Tian saw a point of light, strikingly conspicuous beneath the pitch-black seawater.

"That is where the Dragon Palace stands."

Ao Cunxin accelerated. The seawater rushed past, and in an instant, she had brought Di Tian outside the Dragon Palace.

"How magnificent!"

Di Tian swayed and discovered that he was actually standing on solid ground. The entire Dragon Palace was free of water, as though a breathable membrane had sealed it off.

But what stunned him most was the great gate before him.

It had been fashioned from a gigantic piece of coral, with four large characters inscribed upon it: West Sea Dragon Palace.

Extending to either side were walls made of crystal, creating the visual impression that they merged with the ocean. He could see little, uncomprehending fish swimming back and forth outside.

Hundreds of millions of luminous pearls, like merfolk tears, were embedded throughout the palace, giving off a gentle glow that illuminated the entire Dragon Palace.

Pearls, agates, and other treasures worth fortunes outside were everywhere here, scattered all over the place.

Looking farther inside, he saw Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals clad in golden armor, imposing and majestic, with clam maidens bearing incense and merfolk playing music.

This was completely different from the destitution-or solemnity-Di Tian had imagined.

How was this a Dragon Palace? It was clearly heaven on earth, a hero's grave.

Thud!

At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the scepter in Ning Fengzhi's hand fell to the ground.

"This... this..."

Just a moment ago, he had thought there was at least one thing in which he could surpass the Dragon Palace, but the sight before him had delivered a solid slap to his face.

Everything was something he had never seen or heard of. How could he compare?

Seven Treasure City, which had once seemed incomparably luxurious to him, looked like the countryside by comparison.

Ning Fengzhi gave a somewhat bitter smile.

"My horizons are still far too narrow."

At Blue Tyrant Academy.

Yu Xiaogang's prediction had been wrong, but he gave no one a chance to question him.

"Hmph. No wonder the Dragon Clan is weak now. They've actually devoted everything to pleasure. Who would be weak if not them?"

"If they exchanged all these things for cultivation resources, they could absolutely cultivate a Daluo Golden Immortal."

In the Primordial World, Ao Cunxin summoned a clam maiden to lead Di Tian away to rest, while she went to see her father, Ao Run.

Still dazed, Di Tian followed the clam maiden into an oddly shaped palace. Only after sitting on a soft clam bed did he come back to his senses.

"This truly opened my eyes."

"My lord, did you see? I, Di Tian, have found a powerful backer for the Soul Beast Clan."

Before long, Dragon King Ao Run of the West Sea arrived with Ao Cunxin.

Di Tian hurriedly rose.

"Di Tian pays his respects to the West Sea Dragon King."

"Please, rise at once. We'll be family from now on. There's no need for such ceremony."

Ao Run's face bloomed with smiles.

"Cunxin just told me about your situation, but I must emphasize it once more."

"You will enter the Tribulation in that boy Ao Yu's place, and our West Sea Dragon Palace will help you transform into a True Dragon."

"Once the matter is settled, the fortune and merit will belong to our Dragon Clan. As for any spiritual rank or other benefits you obtain, those will be yours. Do you understand?"

Di Tian did not quite understand, but he knew these terms were extremely generous.

"I leave everything to your arrangements, Dragon King."

"Good!"

Ao Run laughed twice. "From today onward, you are my adopted son."

"Adopted son?"

Di Tian was shocked. There was another pleasant surprise?

Di Tian's head was buzzing. Wasn't this starting point a little too high?

Even without becoming a dragon, surely his status as the Dragon King's son alone would let him travel freely throughout the Four Seas?

"Of course. If I don't take you as my adopted son, how could you become a member of the Dragon Clan?"

"Di Tian pays his respects to his adoptive father."

Di Tian hesitated no longer and bowed low. As he uttered the words "adoptive father," heaven and earth responded.

The next moment, Di Tian vaguely sensed that something seemed to have been added to him, though the sensation was not very clear.

"You are already a member of the Dragon Clan, so your fortune is naturally connected to ours. But you needn't worry too much. Your strength is low, so the Dragon Clan's karma will have little effect on you. On the contrary, you will receive more benefits."

Ao Run offered a brief explanation, then clapped his hands.

A group of clam maidens immediately entered bearing trays.

On them lay objects Di Tian had never seen before, glowing with halos of light and clearly exceedingly precious, along with complete suits of armor, weapons, and other items for him to choose from.

"These are the treasures I prepared for you. Use them after you transform into a True Dragon, and they can consolidate your True Dragon bloodline. Also, tell me what weapon you are accustomed to using, and I will prepare it for you."

"From today onward, you are the Little Black Dragon of the West Sea."

Di Tian understood. From this day forward, this would be his origin and standing.

And everything on those trays had come merely from calling someone his adoptive father. Acknowledging this kinship had been well worth it.

He immediately composed his expression and bowed to Ao Run and Ao Cunxin again.

"Di Tian thanks his adoptive father. Di Tian pays his respects to his adoptive elder sister."

"Do well. Do not disgrace our Dragon Clan's name."

Ao Run patted Di Tian on the shoulder, then turned and raised his arm.

The entire Dragon Palace suddenly trembled. The seawater bubbled as though boiling, and boundless golden light burst from the seabed, piercing the surface and reaching straight toward the Thirty-Three Heavens.

"Dragon Clan, hear my command! Summon the Dragon Gate!"

"Help my son become a dragon!"