Myriad Dragon Divine Sovereign

The Dragon Pearl is the vessel of a dragon’s Life Essence, containing all the cultivation it has amassed in its lifetime. If a dragon were to lose its Dragon Pearl, it would lose ninety percent of its cultivation.

This wasn’t Wen Qingye’s first time seeing a Dragon Pearl; in fact, he’d seen quite a few. He had even laid eyes on a Three-Clawed Golden Dragon’s pearl once. In terms of sheer power and presence, the Three-Clawed Golden Dragon’s pearl was more imposing, heavy, and several times larger. But when it came to spiritual charm and refinement, it was a far cry from the one before him now.

Wen Qingye knew that with such extraordinary qualities, this had to be the Azure Dragon Pearl.

The Ice Python opened its great maw and spat, sending the Dragon Pearl flying straight at Wen Qingye. In an instant, Wen Qingye felt the energy in his entire body begin to throb wildly. The Primordial Qi in his Yin Yang Qi Sea erupted like magma, surging completely beyond his control.

”ROAR!”

As the Dragon Pearl reached Wen Qingye, a ray of golden light shot directly into his Primordial Spirit. A domineering, boundless, and ancient aura flooded his entire Sea of Consciousness.

A colossal Azure Dragon coiled in the void, its massive body and vigorous aura seemingly infinite. Its enormous head tilted back before it soared toward the heavens.

Instantly, Wen Qingye’s Qi Sea began to surge even more frantically, its turmoil far more violent than before.

A stream of Golden Yuan Qi shot out from the Dragon Pearl and charged into Wen Qingye’s meridians. This Golden Yuan Qi was incredibly volatile, like a rampaging behemoth. It roared as it advanced; even a single thread of this golden light felt profoundly out of the ordinary to Wen Qingye.

The Golden Yuan Qi coursed through all of Wen Qingye’s meridians. With every inch it traversed, he felt his body fill with immense power. His meridians solidified and expanded, but the sudden influx of energy was so great it threatened to burst them, causing fine cracks to appear.

Within Wen Qingye’s chest, his two Yin Yang Qi Seas began to drift toward one another as if preparing to collide. For Wen Qingye, every inch they moved felt like the world was ending, a cataclysm of shaking earth and trembling mountains.

Just then, Wen Qingye flipped his palm, and a Profound Pearl appeared. Billowing like ocean waves, Primordial Qi from the pearl surged madly into his body.

Having coursed through all his meridians, the Golden Yuan Qi now rushed toward his Yin Yang Qi Sea. The moment it reached them, the Golden Yuan Qi seemed to break apart like a downpour, shattering into countless particles that scattered throughout both of Wen Qingye’s Qi Seas.

All at once, Wen Qingye felt the Primordial Qi in his Qi Seas undergo a qualitative change, now carrying a hint of that same domineering and boundless aura.

Meanwhile, the two Qi Seas continued their slow drift toward the center.

BOOM!

A cataclysmic tremor rocked Wen Qingye’s body from within. At the same time, the potent Primordial Qi from the Profound Pearl rushed in, nourishing every last fiber of his flesh and bone.

CRACKLE! POP!

A series of sharp crackles echoed from within Wen Qingye’s body. He threw his head back and let out a clear, piercing cry that erupted from the depths of his throat.

The Ice Python watched Wen Qingye and couldn’t help but say, ”I never expected him to have such a deep connection with the Dragon Race. The Dragon Pearl’s aura is so compatible with him. But this energy is just too tyrannical. Can he handle it?”

The two Yin Yang Qi Seas converged, slowly closing the distance for a collision. But at the very last moment, just as they were about to make contact, they abruptly halted.

WHOOM!

Wen Qingye’s aura suddenly skyrocketed, and his cultivation advanced once again.

Tenth Layer of the Yin-Yang Realm!

Now, the Primordial Qi within him carried a trace of wild, boundless energy. Thanks to the influence of the Azure Dragon Pearl, his Primordial Qi had undergone a qualitative transformation, becoming more tyrannical and potent. Its power had increased by about ten percent.

Moreover, the tempering from the Golden Yuan Qi had completely cleared away his previous injuries. This was not a good thing, however, because cracks had appeared in his meridians, which now showed faint signs of shattering completely.

And thanks to his countless efforts to suppress his breakthroughs, his foundation had become frighteningly solid.

But just then, a sudden change occurred. The fissures in Wen Qingye’s meridians became starkly visible, a strange light flowing within them and connecting them all. It felt as if every single meridian in his body was about to snap.

Wen Qingye’s eyes snapped open. They shone like stars in the dead of night, dazzling to behold, yet they held a trace of deathly stillness.

’The Azure Dragon is truly incredible, worthy of its title as the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Dragons,’ Wen Qingye thought, his expression turning grave. ’My meridians actually can’t withstand its Dragon’s Might and are on the verge of shattering.’

The Ice Python watched Wen Qingye and said, its tongue flicking, ”I didn’t expect this pearl would actually help you advance your cultivation. How strange. I’ve never seen it release that Golden Yuan Qi before. Don’t worry about your meridians. I’m sure they’ll stabilize over time.”

Wen Qingye shook his head, his brows knitting together. ”No, you’re underestimating this Dragon’s Might. My meridians are practically ruined. If this continues, my body will likely explode in less than three years.”

The Ice Python, having rarely seen such a grim expression on Wen Qingye, couldn’t help but ask, ”What are we going to do?”

Wen Qingye took a deep breath and spoke slowly. ”There are three solutions. The first is to find a Heavenly and Earthly Treasure capable of repairing meridians—and it would have to be something truly extraordinary. The second is to extract that trace of Golden Yuan Qi from my body, which feels nearly impossible to achieve within three years at my current cultivation. The final option is to suppress it by refining my physical body, my spirit, and my bloodline to overpower this wisp of energy.”

The Ice Python gasped when it heard Wen Qingye lay out the three solutions. ’Why do all three of those options sound so impossibly difficult?’

A single wisp of the Azure Dragon’s energy was simply too terrifying; it was impossible for Wen Qingye to subdue it at his current level.

But the thought that he still had three years was enough to calm Wen Qingye’s heart considerably.

”Hahaha! A lot can change in three years. The heavens won’t let me perish!” Wen Qingye laughed heartily. He then pointed to the Azure Dragon Pearl above them and said slowly, ”This pearl is no simple treasure. It’s the Dragon Pearl of the Azure Dragon. You should keep it safe for now.”

”What? The Azure Dragon Pearl?” Upon hearing this, immense shock appeared in the Ice Python’s eyes, followed by a rush of excitement. It knew full well the Azure Dragon’s status.

Even if it evolved into a flood dragon and then a true dragon, it would only become an Ice Dragon—just one rank above a Water Dragon. Above Ice Dragons were Golden Dragons, which themselves had a strict hierarchy. Beyond them were the ancient and unique branches of the Dragon Race. And finally, standing at the very pinnacle of them all, was the Azure Dragon, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Dragons.

Wen Qingye mused for a moment before saying, ”It’s just that after eons of time, most of this Dragon Pearl’s essence has dissipated. Still, a trace of its origin remains. I believe that once you evolve into a flood dragon, you’ll have the chance to comprehend the Magic Techniques within.”

The Ice Python’s body coiled excitedly. ”That’s more than good enough!” it said with delight.

Wen Qingye nodded and gazed into the distance. ”I wonder when we’ll be able to leave this place,” he murmured.

Just then, a black shadow shot toward them. It moved with incredible speed, arriving in front of the man and the python in an instant.

”I’ll handle this!” Wen Qingye shouted.

With that, Wen Qingye drew his One Thought Sword and charged toward the shadowy figure.