"Alright, now that everyone has completed the Dragon Crossing Ceremony, we can conclude this section," Qi Ling said. " Ling'er, I'll leave the matters outside to you."
Bai Ling'er solemnly said, "My lord, please rest assured, I will ensure that no problems arise here while you conduct the Dragon God Test."
" Qi Ling, what kind of Dragon God Test are you going to take? Will there be any danger?" Qian Renxue asked.
Qi Ling frowned and said, "Of course there is danger. In fact, there have been quite a few cases of the Dragon Clan losing their lives because of the Dragon God Test."
"Oh my god, Mr. Qi Ling, are you really going to participate in such a dangerous test?" Luna asked in surprise upon hearing Qi Ling's words.
Qian Renxue, standing to the side, remained silent, but the concern in her Middle God did not diminish in the slightest. After all, they had previously thought that Qi Ling's Dragon God Test would be as safe as the Dragon Crossing Ceremony.
"Even if there are risks, I have to go. Soul Master cultivation is inherently defying the heavens; how can one gain the qualification to become a god without taking some risks?" Qi Ling said. "Besides, if becoming a god were really that easy, then gods would be worthless long ago."
"But, Mr. Qi Ling, you..." Luna wanted to say something, but was stopped by Qian Renxue.
"Let him go, Luna. When a man makes a decision, the best thing a woman can do is support him from behind," Qian Renxue said. "I think this must be very important to you, Qi Ling, right? In that case, just go for it."
"Hehe, thanks, A Xue and Luna too," Qi Ling laughed. "Don't worry, I'm Qi Ling, I'll definitely be fine."
Afterwards, Qi Ling walked alone towards the deepest part of the Dragon Tomb, where there was a magnificent golden gate that looked very imposing, with a lifelike Divine Dragon leaping on it.
Behind this door lies the most important place in the entire Dragon Tomb, or even the entire Dragon Valley! It is the legendary abode of the Dragon God.
Legend has it that the Dragon God here was a dragon that possessed both the power of light and darkness. After living for over a million years, it became the deity of this place, bearing the fate of the entire Dragon Valley.
Therefore, if one gains the approval of this Divine Dragon, one can inherit its power and become no different from a god in the world of Dragon Valley.
Reaching the door, Qi Ling reached out to push it. He had expected it to require a lot of force, but to his surprise, the door opened automatically just as he was about to touch it.
"Interesting. Is this an invitation for me to come in?" Qi Ling looked at the wide-open door and couldn't help but laugh. "I'd like to see what this is all about."
After Qi Ling went inside, the doors that had opened to both sides were closed again, and a long corridor appeared in front of Qi Ling, leading straight into the depths.
Qi Ling followed the corridor and soon arrived at a large hall. The decoration style here was like a sacrificial site. On the surrounding circular walls, there was a circle of extinguished torches, and in the center of the hall, there was a stone platform with a wooden box on it.
Just as Qi Ling was about to step forward to examine what was so strange about the wooden box, suddenly all the torches around them lit up, illuminating the entire hall.
The box on the stone platform was opened without warning, and a powerful voice came from inside!
"Haa~~~Yawn~~~"
"Hmm?" Qi Ling was immediately puzzled. That sound... it sounded like a yawn. What on earth was sleeping in there?
Before Qi Ling could continue to wonder, the thing inside had already run out on its own. A Xiaolong, only the size of Qi Ling's palm, wobbled out of the house, looking like it hadn't woken up yet.
It was a rather comical-looking Xiaolong. Although it was quite cute, it had two little mustaches on either side of its mouth, making it look rather strange overall.
"Who's disturbing my sleep again? Honestly, why don't you all learn your lesson? What's yours is yours, and what's not yours, you wouldn't accept even if I gave it to you," the Xiaolong said in a condescending tone.
Judging from its tone, this Xiaolong dragon is most likely the Dragon God of this place. But is it just a wisp of divine thought, or a true physical entity?
Upon seeing Qi Ling, the little Xiaolong let out a soft "Eh," then quickly flew over, circled Qi Ling twice, and whispered, "Strange, aren't you human? How come you have the aura of the Divine Dragon Emperor on you? Who exactly are you?"
Qi Ling was greatly surprised that the Xiaolong in front of him knew about the Divine Dragon Emperor, as this was the first time he had heard anyone mention it. He couldn't help but ask, "You know about my Martial Soul?"
The Xiaolong carefully examined Qi Ling, nodding as he looked and said, "Ah, as expected, it's definitely the aura of an adult. Could you be the one he chose? Tsk tsk tsk, you're too weak!"
Qi Ling immediately got angry and said, "Hey! You underdeveloped dragon, don't talk nonsense! Where am I weak? Believe me or not, I'll beat you up!"
"By your standards, you are certainly strong, but by our standards, you..." the Xiaolong seemed to chuckle, and said, "Are about the same age as a 30,000-year-old child."
"A child who is 30,000 years old..." Qi Ling realized that the entire Dragon Clan's concept of time was so absurd. A child who is 30,000 years old? If humans could live to be 30,000 years old, wouldn't they have ascended to godhood long ago?
"Never mind, since it's the adult's choice, there must be a reason. No matter how smart I am, I can't compare to the adult," Xiaolong said. "Kid, in that case, prepare to accept my power."
"Wait, wait, wait! What you're saying is confusing me. I can't accept this power of unknown origin!" Qi Ling said helplessly. "Explain yourself first. Who are you? No, what kind of dragon are you? And the 'master' you're referring to, are you referring to my Martial Soul, the Divine Dragon Emperor?"
"Hehe, you'll understand these things when the time comes!" Xiaolong laughed. "I might be considered a god in this world, but I'm really just a security guard who keeps things safe!"
"As arranged by the master, I have prepared three things for you here, Qi Ling. Catch them carefully." Xiaolong said, tossing two items to Qi Ling Qi Ling, who quickly caught them.
Qi Ling was shocked when he glanced at the things in his hands. One of them was a dragon-shaped key, the purpose of which was unknown. As for the other, it was actually a piece of Divine Dragon Bone, which was exclusive to the Divine Dragon Emperor!