Return to Dragon Valley
After leaving the Spirit Contract Pagoda, Xu Xingyu did not immediately head to Dragon Valley. Instead, he used his Power of Space to teleport himself to Dragon City to check on Ma Xiaotao and Xu Yanxue.
As for the outcome, both of them were fine. Ma Xiaotao was busy with her Vermilion Bird Trials, so after saying hello, she continued her God Examination. Xu Yanxue's Ice God Trial, on the other hand, was delayed.
The reason is that the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Cave in the Earth Dragon Sect Secret Realm contains Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow, which is of superior quality and quantity, so absorbing it requires a lot of time.
This resulted in Xu Yanxue maintaining a state of Deep Meditation ever since entering the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Cave, absorbing the power from the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow.
According to Xu Xingyu's speculation, Xu Yanxue would not continue to absorb the power of the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow, but would instead store the remaining ice marrow in her body after raising her strength to a certain level. Otherwise, she would have to wait at least five more years to emerge from seclusion.
After confirming the safety of Ma Xiaotao and Xu Yanxue, Xu Xingyu received messages from Jiang Nannan and Xu Jiujiu on her communicator. Although both women were unhappy that Xu Xingyu left so quickly, they both expressed their understanding.
After all, the situation on the mainland is very serious right now. If they don't have God Level power in the future, they may die in the crisis. So they all support Xu Xingyu's idea, just like Gu Yuena.
Moreover, before leaving, Xu Xingyu gave them the wonderful memories they wanted and the identity of her lover. Therefore, all they can do now is to do their own things well, complete their God Examination, and assist in the development of the Spirit Contract Pagoda over the next few years.
After dealing with these minor matters, Xu Xingyu finally used her Power of Space to teleport herself back to Dragon Valley. The place she landed at was the central area of Dragon Valley, which is the lake that sustains the entire Dragon Valley and the location of the Star Dragon Tower.
The Star Dragon Tower, located in the center of Dragon Valley, is a magnificent building. Rising abruptly from the ground and soaring into the clouds, it is constructed from shimmering Dragon Clan stone. The exterior walls of the Star Dragon Tower are covered with exquisite reliefs depicting the glorious history of the Dragon Clan, a history once buried by time.
At the top of the Star Dragon Tower, there is a huge crystal ball that emits a dazzling light, like the starry sky. If you look closely, you can see a dragon-shaped rune inside the crystal ball, as if it is declaring ownership of the Dragon Clan.
The interior of the Star Dragon Tower is exquisitely decorated, filled with mysterious runes and Dragon Clan artifacts. Inside the tower, there is a huge altar, on which sacred offerings are placed to worship the fallen Dragon God.
The entire Star Dragon Tower is filled with a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. It is the spiritual center of Dragon Valley and a symbol of the Dragon Clan culture. This tower represents the glory and heritage of the Dragon Clan, and everyone who comes to Dragon Valley will feel awe and respect for it.
But what is most eye-catching is the pillar that supports the entire Star Dragon Tower. It was once the most crucial element for the prosperity of the Dragon Clan, and also the Dragon Clan's most powerful Super Divine Artifact, the Dragon Ascension Pillar.
Xu Xingyu looked at the interior of the Star Dragon Tower with some emotion and doubt. Although he used the Star Dragon Tower as a coordinate for teleportation, he had never entered the interior of the Star Dragon Tower before. At most, he was teleported by the Star Dragon Tower to the trial space of the Dragon God Trial.
So if we take the Star Dragon Tower as the coordinate, he should have appeared on the outer perimeter of the Star Dragon Tower, not on the inner side where he has never been before!
Just as Xu Xingyu was still filled with doubt, a gentle voice came. "It seems you've taken care of everything. Are you finally coming back to complete the Dragon God Nine Trials?"
The speaker was the guardian of Dragon Valley, who was also the Dragon God High Priest, and the woman who called herself A Jin.
Seeing A Jin approaching, Xu Xingyu immediately scratched her head and said, "I'm sorry, something came up, so I left in a bit of a hurry last time."
To this, A Jin simply shook his head and said, "There's nothing to apologize for. Judging from the way you left, something serious happened, so serious that you even forgot to collect your reward from the last assessment."
"Ah! Do I get any rewards besides Dragon God Affinity?" Xu Xingyu asked in surprise, "Most of the God Examination only grant a God-Given Soul Ring and Godhood Affinity upon reaching the cultivation bottleneck, right?"
Before leaving Dragon Valley, he learned from the God Examination Mark that Izji had passed the Second Trial and gained 10% Dragon God Affinity, so theoretically he should have already received the reward.
Furthermore, if you carefully compare the differences between the God Examination that Tang San and his companions underwent, you will find that Tang San's God Examination, apart from some rewards after the Ninth Trial, did not result in any rewards such as an increase in Soul Power cultivation like his companions did.
Throughout the entire God Examination process, except for the final test where he used a method similar to forcing growth to enhance his Soul Power, he improved his soul power in the previous tests through his own cultivation and the opportunities he encountered.
In response to Xu Xingyu's question, A Jin replied, "Calling it a reward from the God Examination isn't entirely accurate, because it's more about your performance in the God Examination earning the approval of two ancient beings who are slumbering here."
"Antique?"
Before Xu Xingyu could ask who the so-called "old antique" was, the ground began to tremble, and the elements in the world stirred. Two towering Dragon Soul appeared before Xu Xingyu.
The two Dragon Soul were the Light Dragon King and the Mountain Dragon King, two of the former Nine Great Dragon Kings. Their Dragon Soul shone brightly, exuding an ancient and majestic aura, which greatly shocked Xu Xingyu.
The Dragon Soul of the Light Dragon King emanates a bright light, as if it were the embodiment of the sun, while the Dragon Soul of the Mountain Dragon King exudes a mountain-like steadiness and resilience, giving people an aura of immovability like a mountain and power like thunder.
The moment the two Dragon King appeared, they passed on their corresponding Dragon Core and Soul Bone to Xu Xingyu.
At this moment, the voice of the Light Dragon King rang out. "It's been a long time, Starry. I never expected you to be reincarnated as a human this time! I hope you can find a suitable successor for my God Position."
"I'm sorry to have Starry you with these troublesome matters, Fanxing," the Mountain Dragon King said with a hint of apology. "After all, we have long since perished, and finding an heir is not particularly convenient. I hope our Soul Bone can offer you some assistance."
Xu Xingyu simply smiled and said, "This is not a troublesome matter. It is my mission to restore the Dragon Clan to its former prosperity, so finding successors to the Nine Great Dragon Kings is simply my job."
Upon hearing this, the two Dragon King exchanged a smile and said, "Then the future of the Dragon Clan is entrusted to you! Son of the Dragon God, I hope we will meet again someday!"
After speaking, the two Dragon Soul seemed to be unable to hold on any longer and began to dissipate. Xu Xingyu could only silently clasp his hands in respect to these two friends from the time of the Starry Dragon Emperor, bidding farewell to the two former Dragon King.