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The White Dragon Pool is a rather peculiar place in the Monster Compendium. It is so strange that even the publishing company that compiled this compendium has become aware of its oddities. Its uniqueness is strikingly evident.
Monsters of a certain level do not have a defined range of activity. In the Zero Boiling Point, this unusual spatial rift merely indicates areas where certain monsters are frequently active. This does not mean that these monsters do not venture elsewhere; they are far from being obedient.
However, at the White Dragon Pool, high-level monsters have never been seen. Even top-tier monsters like Flora Dam only appear in the nearby Gorge and never cross the threshold to the White Dragon Pool.
Initially, the editor-in-chief of the Monster Compendium believed this was merely a coincidence. After all, creatures like the White Dragon Deer are not particularly intimidating. The fact that they could maintain their territory must have its reasons, which likely stemmed from being overlooked.
Yet, Fang Lin Kong and his companions were fortunate enough to uncover the true reason why high-level monsters had never appeared at the White Dragon Pool. When Fang Lin Kong retrieved the Flame Demon Horn, which had been refined into a monster artifact, and reunited with Lin Yu and the others, a towering wave erupted from the White Dragon Pool. A legendary divine beast emerged—Fang Lin Kong's first reaction was to wipe his forehead, wondering if he was dreaming or if he had developed a fever-induced hallucination. Lin Yu gasped in astonishment and stood frozen in place. Ye Lisha happened to be pointing her camera in that direction and instinctively snapped hundreds of photos, capturing one of the most precious moments.
In ancient Chinese mythology, there exists a creature with antlers like a deer, a body like a fish, a head like an ox, hooves like a horse, and claws like an eagle. It can soar through the clouds and dive into turbulent seas. It can be immense enough to support heaven and earth or small enough to change form at will. When revered, it brings rain; when wrathful, it causes floods. It reigns over the Four Seas as a king and is considered a divine being in heaven. This creature is known as the Dragon Beast, revered as an ancestor by Zhonghua.
Fang Lin Kong knew that such divine beasts had once roamed his earthly realm. However, he never imagined he would one day confront such a being.
From the waters of the White Dragon Pool surged forth a White Dragon—an elegant creature with shimmering silver scales, exuding grace and wisdom as a Divine Beast.
Although Fang Lin Kong had seen massive sea creatures like the Hundred Seas Dragon before, this White Dragon was much smaller in size. Yet the aura it radiated was vastly different. His detector malfunctioned immediately upon detecting energy levels exceeding its maximum setting. Faced with this legendary divine beast, Fang Lin Kong felt no inclination to resist.
Even Azure Sky Ancestor and Liexiezi had not exerted such overwhelming pressure on him. Fang Lin Kong's feet felt rooted to the ground; he couldn't move even if he wanted to flee.
As the White Dragon emerged from the water, its massive head slowly turned to survey its surroundings before locking its gaze onto Fang Lin Kong. A melodious voice, akin to celestial music, resonated in his ears.
"Ah! A practitioner capable of subduing Flora Dam! What brings you to my resting place? Are you here to harm my descendants or disturb my slumber?"
Caught in the piercing gaze of the White Dragon, Fang Lin Kong felt no urge to lie. He honestly replied, "We are here as candidates for the Demon Hunter Exam. To obtain a Demon Hunter license, I must capture five monsters. I came here because the speed of the White Dragon Deer is incredibly fast; I wanted to catch a few for use as mounts."
The White Dragon let out a piercing cry that resonated in Fang Lin Kong's ears.
After a while, the White Dragon ceased its call and lowered its head closer to Fang Lin Kong, saying, "The White Dragon Deer here are my descendants. If you wish to take one as a mount, it is not out of the question. As long as you can complete a task for me, I will give you three White Dragon Deer. However, if you fail to accomplish it, do not come back to my White Dragon Pool."
Fang Lin Kong did not expect the White Dragon to be so accommodating.
Unable to restrain himself, he asked, "Oh mighty beast that traverses countless realms! Whatever your request may be, just tell me! But I also want to know why a being with boundless Divine Ability, surpassing even immortals and deities, would appear in this narrow spatial rift? And why is it that we cannot use our original powers here?"
The White Dragon replied in a deep voice, "This place came into existence because I was battling a peculiar divine beast. Our powers tore apart the barriers of space, creating this unusual realm. Although I defeated my opponent, I became trapped in this space and cannot escape. That beast, which I have never seen before, is lurking on the other side of this confined world as well."
Fang Lin Kong was left speechless, realizing that even divine beasts were not invincible. However, the ability to tear apart space and create such a rift indicated that the power of this White Dragon was certainly on par with top-tier immortals.
At this moment, Lin Yu and Ye Lisha finally spoke up. Their greatest interest lay in the White Dragon's request.
"Oh mighty beast! We apologize for disturbing your slumber. However, what test do you intend to give us? Could you please explain?"
Ye Lisha's question did not evoke any emotion from the White Dragon. It lowered its voice and growled softly, "Being sealed in this confined space makes me very uncomfortable. Yet with my power, I cannot break free from this rift. Therefore, I hope that cultivators like you can help me communicate with the divine beast on the other side. Only by combining our strengths can we break through the barriers of this space. I hope you can convey this message for me."
Upon hearing that the Divine Beast White Dragon also sought assistance from others, Fang Lin Kong's mind began to race. He immediately proposed a request he had been contemplating for some time.
"Respected divine beast, we are more than willing to fulfill your request; however, the restrictions on energy here greatly suppress our abilities. Is there any way to remove these limitations on our own powers? Allow us to regain our original strength?"
As soon as Fang Lin Kong made his request, Lin Yu and Ye Lisha nodded in agreement. His proposal was practical; if they could restore their spiritual energy, this place would pose no danger to them.
The White Dragon pondered for a moment before opening its massive mouth again and said, "This world was created by me and that unknown divine beast; thus, it bears both of our energy signatures. No creature can exert its own power before me unless one comprehends the ultimate mysteries of space—something I cannot assist you with! However, since that divine beast's power is also one of the sources that constitute this world, various magical beasts appearing here through other spatial rifts can directly draw upon its strength. Even you can regain access to the source of energy because of this. The only help I can offer is to impart my experiences of traversing time and space to you. As for whether you can grasp the ultimate mysteries of space, that will depend on your own efforts."
Upon hearing this from the White Dragon, Fang Lin Kong remained calm while Ye Lisha trembled slightly with excitement. She clenched her fists tightly, striving to suppress her inner thrill.
In the records of the Kunlun Celestial Path, dragons are not as simple as the legends in mythology suggest. Even the immortals who have ascended do not truly understand where these mysterious divine beings come from. Their power and the secrets of life are beyond anyone's true comprehension.
In ancient Chinese celestial hierarchy, there is a distinct difference between gods and immortals. Immortals are powerful beings cultivated from humanity, while all deities originate from otherworldly, extraordinary life forms. Dragons belong to this powerful race that comes from beyond the heavens.
To receive knowledge from a legendary divine being is a grand opportunity that every practitioner dreams of. Ye Lisha respectfully performed ancient rituals to express her gratitude to the White Dragon.
Fang Lin Kong, though puzzled by Ye Lisha's solemnity, couldn't help but smirk, revealing a mischievous grin in response to the White Dragon's generosity.
Seeing that the three were ready, the White Dragon slightly moved its head, and an overwhelming thought was transmitted into their minds. The accumulated wisdom and experiences of the White Dragon over countless millennia, along with its trials traversing through time and space, transcended the limits of space and spirit, flowing into their consciousness.
In less than a minute, Ye Lisha felt an intense headache as an overwhelming amount of knowledge and memories surpassed her brain's capacity. Sensing her discomfort, the White Dragon immediately halted the transmission. Just a few minutes later, Lin Yu could no longer endure the influx of memories either, and the White Dragon did not press her further. Only Fang Lin Kong continued to absorb the memories without any discomfort; instead, he felt as if he were a sponge soaking up knowledge, and with each piece of information he absorbed, his spiritual realm seemed to elevate continuously.
The White Dragon was quite surprised; it had appeared before humans before. However, most humans harbored extremely offensive thoughts upon seeing it. The White Dragon would not allow those who wished to capture it as a specimen or summon beast to leave alive. A few had agreed to its requests but never returned for a second encounter.
Only once did a young human request its wisdom. The White Dragon transmitted less than one-third of its memories at that time, but the human could not withstand it. However, that young man was incredibly formidable. He quickly comprehended the ultimate secrets of space and regained his powers but chose not to help fulfill the White Dragon's wish; instead, he challenged its old rival and sealed that unknown divine beast.
That human's name was Arlen Xuding Si.
This time, in order to escape its predicament, the White Dragon had no choice but to seek help from humans again. It sensed great power within Fang Lin Kong. What surprised the White Dragon was that this young boy was even younger than Arlen Xuding Si yet managed to accept all of its memories completely.
After completing the transmission of memories, the White Dragon looked at Fang Lin Kong with its wise eyes, a complex expression on its face. It spoke: "That reckless divine beast possesses power equal to mine. The strength you have is barely sufficient for this task. However, these two girls are not suited for that place. The lair of that divine beast is filled with sinister energies unfamiliar to me and poses a threat of death to them. Young human! You should undertake this mission! If I can escape this confined space, I will grant you a treasure of my dragon clan and welcome you anytime to our homeland!"
"Ultimately! This white mudfish still doesn't trust us and wants to keep two hostages."
Fang Lin Kong thought maliciously to himself. However, Ye Lisha seemed very pleased to stay with the White Dragon. Lin Yu was somewhat reluctant but trusted Fang Lin Kong's abilities and did not wish to become a burden.
Since hostages had already been secured, what more courtesy did Fang Lin Kong need to show?
At that moment, he asked for a White Dragon Deer as a means of transportation. The White Dragon considered for a moment and agreed to Fang Lin Kong's request.
Without any visible action from the White Dragon, a wave of water surged ashore, and a tall, robust White Dragon Deer with a long mane stepped onto the land along the water's edge. It was unclear what method the White Dragon had used, but the White Dragon Deer appeared exceptionally gentle and obedient. Fang Lin Kong, wanting to take advantage of the situation, inquired whether there was any Divine Weapon available to seal the White Dragon Deer, so he could keep it close at hand and avoid any potential harm to his mount during battles.
The White Dragon generously opened its mouth and spat out a weapon shaped like a half-moon.
Fang Lin Kong picked it up; although he sensed that this weapon held significant power, he did not know how to use it.
The White Dragon spoke, "During my travels through the cosmos, I encountered an evil immortal who sought to capture me to refine an evil weapon—the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade. This immortal had cultivated for ten thousand years. Although I ultimately fought fiercely and escaped, I received a wound from the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade that took me four hundred years to heal. However, the blade became lodged in my dragon scales, and he did not have time to retrieve it. Thus, I kept it. Today, if you wish to create a sealing Divine Weapon, this Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade is an excellent choice. That immortal had already captured over a hundred divine beasts and sealed them within this Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade. However, I do not know the sealing techniques for this blade and cannot teach you how to release those divine beasts."
Upon hearing the origins of the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade—an artifact of an Ancient Immortal with ten thousand years of cultivation that sealed over a hundred divine beasts—Fang Lin Kong was overwhelmed with joy and found himself at a loss for words.
Ye Lisha had initially worried that Fang Lin Kong's greed would anger the White Dragon, but later she felt both amused and exasperated. Fang Lin Kong had gained so much fortune; his luck seemed almost absurd. However, Ye Lisha also regained her composure and couldn't shake off her worries.
"This White Dragon's Divine Ability is unparalleled, yet it still couldn't defeat that nameless divine beast! This means that unknown beast should not be underestimated. What dangers might Fang Lin Kong face on this journey?"
Although Ye Lisha was concerned, she could not express her desire to accompany Fang Lin Kong. She sensed that the White Dragon was wary of all three of them leaving together. Moreover, with Fang Lin Kong possessing the Flame Demon Horn and now having received the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade from the White Dragon, his strength far surpassed hers and Lin Yu's. Fang Lin Kong's cultivation progress had already outpaced theirs. If she insisted on following him, it would only hinder him.
Lin Yu wanted to say a few words to Fang Lin Kong but suddenly felt her eyes welling up with tears and found herself unable to speak.
The White Dragon watched the farewell scene among the three with great interest, pondering to itself.
"Is this what they call human love? It certainly looks entertaining. If I can escape this time, I will surely transform into a human and go to Earth to experience it! I want to see if legendary love is truly as wonderful as they say!"
"You two Rube idiots actually survived the first two trials? But out of those six people back then, how come only you two remain? Truly a bunch of ignorant Easterners. You will soon be eliminated as well!"
"Chen Mingbin! Don't stop me; I must kill this little beast!"
In the Dark Alliance, aside from the Braided Girl who could speak Chinese, there was another kid whom both Wen Yi and Chen Mingbin despised. He was the one at the entrance, mocking them as Rube.
With so many members in the Dark Alliance, conflicts were inevitable. They chose the most direct route to capture the Unicorn Dragon, which led them through two large areas densely populated with magical beasts.
Originally, with the strength of the Dark Alliance, if they worked together, they could easily overcome even powerful magical beasts like Confronted. However, it was far from simple to coordinate people from different backgrounds, countries, and philosophies.
Wen Yi clashed with this arrogant boy because during a recent battle, the boy recklessly used a powerful technique that caught Wen Yi in its wake while he was fighting a magical beast. If it weren't for Chen Mingbin's Wind Element magic, which excelled in speed and saved Wen Yi just in time, he might have perished not in battle but at the hands of his own teammate.
Unable to swallow his humiliation, Wen Yi sought out this kid after the battle, and they began to argue.
Wen Yi initially thought he was justified and that others would surely side with him. However, once the argument started, he didn’t know what the boy had said to everyone; they all laughed ambiguously. Although Wen Yi didn’t understand their language, he could tell they were mocking him.
Wen Yi had some self-awareness; he realized he hadn’t trained hard enough and had fallen behind others over these few days. Therefore, he pulled Chen Mingbin aside, hoping they could team up to reclaim his dignity.
What he didn’t expect was that Chen Mingbin was adamantly against getting involved and tried hard to dissuade him, pulling Wen Yi aside.
Wen Yi took advantage of the fact that the other party couldn’t understand Chinese and cursed a few times before Chen Mingbin covered his mouth. It wasn’t until they were in a secluded area that Chen Mingbin released him. Wen Yi angrily shook off Chen Mingbin and asked furiously, “Are you still my brother? You won’t help me at a time like this? That little brat clearly wants to kill me; why won’t you stand up for me?”
Chen Mingbin’s expression grew colder as he replied calmly, “I just thought you were foolish; I didn’t expect you to realize someone wanted to kill you! Do you think bringing me along will save your face? We can’t understand what they’re saying; do you know what they’re talking about? You think that kid is just one person? Let me tell you, don’t think this is still school where you can just settle things with a fight. This is a place where people really die! Just look at how many of us went out; how many are left now? Six candidates have already lost their lives in this strange space!”
Wen Yi was taken aback and said, “That’s exactly why everyone needs to unite; otherwise, more people will die! What’s wrong with saying that little brat is at fault?”
Chen Mingbin looked at Wen Yi coldly and finally exploded in anger.
“Wen Yi, you’re such an idiot! Why should anyone unite with a useless person like you? In all these battles, you always rush to the front without thinking about how worthless you are! If I hadn’t been looking after you from behind, you would have died over eight hundred times by now.”
With Chen Mingbin’s shout, Wen Yi raised his voice in response.
"The more magical beasts I kill here, the faster my strength increases. What's wrong with striving to kill more? Is it really correct to give opportunities to others?"
Chen Mingbin merely smirked coldly, not even glancing at Wen Yi as he turned to leave.
Wen Yi grew anxious and grabbed Chen Mingbin's arm, saying, "What did I do wrong? Just tell me! Go on! You can't say anything now, can you?"
Chen Mingbin shook off Wen Yi's hand and replied coldly, "People really die here. Everyone wants the chance to increase their strength, and so do I. But look at the kind of people here. You think those people are like us? Having the opportunity to improve one's strength means a greater chance of survival. This is a simple truth that anyone can understand. But if increasing strength is so important, why should others let you snatch so many opportunities? This isn't a land of gentlemen."
Wen Yi muttered, "So what if I snatch? Who's afraid of whom? Am I supposed to be scared of them?"
Chen Mingbin lowered his head, feeling drained of even the energy to be angry.
"We're in unfamiliar territory, and you've already had a falling out with Fang Lin Kong. Do you really think that if a conflict arises, you'll come out on top? Sometimes, I find you quite annoying. You always show off without considering others' opinions. Wen Yi! We've both taken English classes; although we weren't great at it, I think you should understand this: 'I will kill Wen Yi, that bad big!'"
Wen Yi was momentarily stunned but quickly responded stubbornly, "If they want to kill me, they better have the ability to do so. I'm not afraid of that little brat!"
Chen Mingbin turned away without looking back at Wen Yi again, simply leaving behind a faint remark.
"The one who said that is our Dark Alliance's captain! The first part was a warning for you to stay away from that Braided Girl. It's a pity you didn't understand and foolishly laughed while talking to her about how the captain looks like a salted egg…"
(To be continued)
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