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Chapter 17: The Dragon Egg, Not a Dragon
"It has been confirmed; it is an egg, and inside it seems to be nurturing a True Dragon," said a Grand Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, his expression grave.
At these words, the crowd erupted in astonishment. No one could imagine that in this day and age, a dragon egg could still exist. The Divine Dragon was the most noble and supreme beast of Ancient Times, rare even back then.
As Ancient Times faded into history, it became nothing but dust. The True Dragon had long since vanished from the world.
"This dragon is merely an infant. If we can raise it, it will be enough to protect our clan's legacy for ten thousand years and establish us as the kings among all clans," murmured the Great Zhou Martial Emperor.
"This True Dragon must be ours, no matter what price we have to pay," declared a Supreme Emperor who had followed the Great Zhou.
At that moment, a thunderous roar echoed through the air as a burly man approached with two others. It was the Barbarian King, accompanied by the elderly Barbarian and her daughter Wutashan.
Upon hearing that a True Dragon was hidden within the cave, the Barbarian King exclaimed with delight, "If we bathe in the blood of the True Dragon, our physical bodies will reach unimaginable levels of terror. Even facing the Indestructible Body of Pujue Temple, we would have no fear."
Sovereign Qiu Zhan of the Divine Talisman Sect clasped his hands together and addressed everyone, "Friends, this cave was discovered by my Grand Elder of the Divine Talisman Sect. We do not seek to monopolize it. Regardless of who ultimately claims this dragon egg, my Divine Talisman Sect is willing to share it for eternity."
"Qiu Zhan, on what basis do you say that? Just because you have thick skin?" scoffed Fire Vein, Master of the Blazing Fire Sect.
Qiu Zhan glared at Fire Vein. "We have battled for centuries; today we should join forces against external threats. Furthermore, my Grand Elder is closest to the dragon egg. If angered, I will ensure he self-destructs along with the egg."
"Although the True Dragon roams freely across the land and is unmatched by any emperor, what lies within is merely a dragon embryo—weak and vulnerable."
As Qiu Zhan finished speaking, everyone turned their gaze toward him. Indeed, they saw that the Grand Elder of the Divine Talisman Sect was closest to the dragon egg. He held an ancient talisman in his hand—the 'Destruction' talisman passed down through the Divine Talisman Sect. If its seal were completely broken, it would maximize the burning of a Walker's own cultivation power, unleashing an explosive force greater than that of an ordinary Walker's self-destruction.
"Brother, although you are on your last legs with little time left to live, our Foundation stands at the pinnacle of Cultivation World. Are you truly willing to end your life in such a tragic manner?" urged Yamari, Grand Elder of Raging Fire Cult.
Xiang Lan, Grand Elder of Divine Talisman Sect, remained calm. "You have struggled to survive until now for the sake of establishing our sect's foundation."
The crowd began to murmur among themselves. Sovereign Qiu Zhan spoke up again: "I propose that each sect select one representative to battle. The ultimate victor will share in the dragon egg with my Divine Talisman Sect."
"Everyone, don't forget, this is just an entrance. The true secret realm of Shishu lies within. If one were to obtain the inheritance of Shishu, its benefits would be no less than acquiring this orb. Therefore, there's no need for everyone to fight desperately, right?"
"This method is feasible," spoke the Sovereign of Divine General Manor. "If we rely solely on individual strength, the Central Plains Sect will fall behind the other states."
"I agree, it is indeed feasible," said the Qingyun Sect Leader confidently.
"A competition? Is this still the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference? Ridiculous," scoffed the Sovereign of Flowing Cloud Sect.
"Clearly, within the Master's Secret Realm, there are numerous treasures. If we encounter one, it would lead to a competition. Don't you all find that exhausting? I certainly do. Instead of that hassle, let everyone display their Divine Abilities. Whoever seizes it gets to keep it," declared the Master of Blazing Fire Sect.
The Master of Blazing Fire Sect and the Sovereign of Divine Talisman Sect were slightly weaker in strength; thus, one vehemently opposed solo battles while the other sought to ally with a powerful partner.
Suddenly, a powerful wave of energy surged from beneath the ground. A figure emerged from below with astonishing speed and snatched the 'Destruction' talisman from the hands of the Grand Elder of Divine Talisman Sect.
The Grand Elder was furious, his beard bristling as he glared. He immediately formed a hand seal and shouted, "Destruction!"
Earth Qi surged wildly into the 'Destruction' talisman, causing it to emit blinding golden light. Even peak Legendary Realm experts needed to cultivate their power just to gaze upon this golden radiance. Those at the level of the Four Great Masters could only look away.
Boom...
The 'Destruction' talisman exploded, unleashing devastating power that scattered in all directions. It obliterated the assailant's body, turning him into a rain of blood. Although the Grand Elder did not explode himself due to using his strongest attack in a mutual destruction manner, his Vital Energy violently erupted within him, destroying his body and rendering him incapacitated.
"The 'Destruction' talisman is powerful. Now that the Divine Talisman Sect has exhausted its last remaining 'Destruction' talisman, what leverage do we have left to exchange for a share of the Dragon Pearl?" asked Helan Mountain, the Qingyun Sect Leader.
"Now is the best time to seize it. Go!"
It was unclear who spoke first, but someone charged ahead. The others quickly followed suit, racing towards the depths of the cave where they drew closer to that Dragon Pearl.
Bang bang bang...
Inside the cave, explosive sounds echoed as fierce battles erupted among the Sovereigns of various sects. Meanwhile, the Grand Elders of various sects remained in mid-air, guarding their juniors.
Various Sects Sovereign This time, only one junior accompanied the leader, likely a descendant or a direct disciple of the Sovereign.
Amidst the continuous bombardment from the various Sovereign, the dragon egg emitted a cracking sound.
“Not good, the dragon egg is breaking. The True Dragon is about to emerge.”
“Step aside, the True Dragon is mine.”
“Why should I step aside?”
“Then let’s fight.”
“Bring it on. Do you think I’m afraid of you?”
The Sovereign of Various Sects, along with the Martial Emperor and the Barbarian King, became entangled in the chaos of battle. Some occasionally struck out to continue bombarding the dragon egg, eager to see what the True Dragon embryo looked like. Others thought that even if they couldn’t obtain it, neither should anyone else.
Seeing some Sovereign gradually faltering, the Grand Elder, after ensuring the safety of his direct disciples, immediately joined the fray. Soon, all the Grand Elders present, these old figures, engaged in fierce combat.
Finally, cracks began to multiply on the surface of the dragon egg until it eventually shattered. A shadow rolled out from within. Its shape resembled a goat's body with a human face, eyes located under its armpits, tiger-like teeth and human claws, emitting sounds like a baby’s cries.
“Is this the True Dragon? It doesn’t look like one,” someone murmured.
Ying Ying...
This creature let out a sharp and loud roar that directly knocked back an elder. He staggered, nearly fainting from the impact.
“What is that?” exclaimed a distant Loose Cultivator in shock.
“It’s a Tao Tie. A real Ancient Beast Tao Tie, not just an illusion. Ah, there’s still a living Tao Tie Beast in this world. This isn’t even a dragon egg; could it be the guardian of the Master's Secret Realm?” cried out Fire Vein, quickly retreating.
The Tao Tie is known as the foremost among the four ancient fierce beasts. Its strength can rival that of a Divine Dragon, making victory uncertain in battle. Such a powerful existence has already surpassed that of a Sage, comparable to that of a Preparatory Emperor.
After the appearance of Tao Tie, it became incredibly ferocious. In no time at all, it devoured two Grand Elders. Perhaps due to being sealed for too long, its aura was weak. However, after consuming the two Grand Elders, its aura began to recover.
"It seems that the dragon egg-like Dragon Pearl is a powerful seal meant to contain this creature. Now that we have shattered it with the Sacred Artifact, Tao Tie has regained its freedom. Everyone, let’s work together to kill Tao Tie, or the entire human race will be devoured by it," said Helan Mountain, the leader of Qingyun Sect, with a grave expression.
"Tao Tie has clearly been sealed for thousands of years, and its foundation has greatly declined. At most, it possesses the strength of a pseudo Sage Realm at this moment. Everyone, summon your Sacred Artifacts. We can withstand it," declared the Sovereign of Divine General Manor as he summoned his Sacred Artifact for protection.
Sacred Artifacts are treasures that a top-tier sect typically possesses one or two of. A Legendary Realm Cultivator can fully unleash the power of a Sacred Artifact, demonstrating the might of a Sage. However, their usage is limited.
Then, a sound similar to a bell ringing echoed through the air. A massive Ancient Cauldron appeared above Helan Mountain's head. The cauldron was engraved with totems of the sun, moon, stars, and ancient spirit beasts, radiating terrifying power.
The Sacred Artifact had awakened; this was the Azure Cloud Sect's treasured Azure Cloud Cauldron.
Flames surged like tides, engulfing everything. Within this fiery torrent floated a furnace as tall as a mountain. It was forged from Earth Fire Gold and had existed for thousands of years, embodying the laws of the earth.
The Sacred Artifact of Divine Talisman Sect, the Fire Gold Furnace, had fully awakened. It carried unique flames—those were the fire laws exclusive to Sacred Artifacts.
Suddenly…
The strongest Holy Armor appeared from the ground. It looked like a Golden Silk Garment at first glance, but as the laws unfolded, the Golden Silk Garment exhaled countless golden rays and produced layers upon layers of Xuanjia armor. It was impossible to count how many layers there were; all that could be discerned was that they formed a Golden Armor as thick as a mountain enveloping its wearer.
The War God Armor from Divine General Manor had completely revived. Its emanating power twisted and destroyed the void around it.
"Is this the true might of Holy Armor?" Lin Feng murmured amidst the crowd. Miaomiao also possessed a piece of Holy Armor—the Purple Jade Glass Skirt forged by an Ancestor—but she had never revealed its true power.
With its Golden Armor as thick as a mountain, one could only imagine the terrifying defense and strength it provided. No wonder when Holy Armor emerged, others sought to kill and plunder for it. This treasure was truly extraordinary.
"I just don't know how the Purple Jade Glass Skirt compares to the War God Armor. The War God Armor should be a bit stronger, right?" Lin Feng muttered, secretly wondering if the Golden Armor he wore was still useful.
Whoosh...
The Raging Fire Cult's Sovereign summoned their sect's treasured artifact, a Purple Gold Gourd that emitted True Fire, terrifying in its might.
With a Sacred Artifact in hand, a peak Legendary Realm expert could easily eliminate any opponent of equal cultivation. Consequently, all the Sovereigns quickly brought forth their Sacred Artifacts for self-protection, preparing for any unforeseen circumstances.
"Sacred Artifacts are indeed rare treasures. It seems I can't reveal my Moon City Sword either. As for Shoushan Copper, that's even less necessary. Let them fight it out. Ideally, they’ll both suffer heavy losses. I can take all of your Sacred Artifacts and feed them to my Shoushan Copper; that way, I might just achieve my Imperial Artifact!"
Lin Feng's thoughts wandered.
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