Checking in for 100,000 Years

Chapter 603: Chapter 603: The Self-made Dragon Art

THUD!

The Dark Divine Dragon once again knelt on the ground, speaking in a sacred and solemn tone, ”Lord Ancestor Dragon, I truly did not lie!”

”I understand.” Ye Yun gave a slight nod, the chill in his expression softening slightly.

The Dark Divine Dragon before him would obviously not lie. But this Yun Xiao, at the sixth layer of the Eternal Realm—who exactly was she? Could she be Nangong Jade in disguise?

”Did you observe her using any transformation techniques at the time?” Ye Yun asked.

”She didn’t use any transformation techniques. Her true form is a Five Elements True Dragon. As we are both of the Dragon Clan, I felt a deep kinship with her...” the Dark Divine Dragon recalled the events of over sixty thousand years ago, a smile on his face as he still felt that profound connection.

Ye Yun nodded silently. Yun Xiao is the Ancestor of ten thousand demons; on the Cangnan Continent, those who know her true form are likely pitifully few. Indeed, Yun Xiao is also of the Dragon Clan. And she possesses an exceptionally rare Dragon Clan Bloodline—the Five Elements True Dragon. In the past, Yun Xiao liked to stick close to me not only because of my own charm but for another, more crucial reason: we both possessed the Dragon Clan’s bloodline. This kind of bloodline would resonate, creating an almost fated attraction between two individuals.

Although the Five Elements True Dragon could not rival the Ten Super Divine Dragons, among the hundred million members of the Dragon Clan, it was considered a high-level Divine Dragon. Back in the Ancient Times, the Five Elements True Dragon was a renowned existence.

”Lord Ancestor Dragon, at that time, I saw that the young lady’s foundation was severely damaged, so I gave her some of my blood and also taught her a cultivation technique...” the Dark Divine Dragon continued, speaking as if to himself.

”Her foundation was seriously damaged?” Upon hearing the Dark Divine Dragon’s words, Ye Yun’s brows knitted together again.

Undoubtedly, this Yun Xiao, possessing the body of a Five Elements True Dragon, definitely couldn’t be Nangong Jade. But how could her foundation have been so severely damaged? What on earth happened?

Not too long ago, at the Supreme Forgetful Love Palace, Ye Yun hadn’t noticed any signs of damage to Yun Xiao’s foundation.

”Yes, Lord Ancestor Dragon. Her foundation was severely damaged. She looked gravely ill, as if she wouldn’t live much longer...” the Dark Divine Dragon said, his voice heavy.

Ye Yun nodded silently. He didn’t blame the Dark Divine Dragon for giving Yun Xiao ordinary blood instead of his heart’s Essence Blood. After all, Yun Xiao was only at the sixth layer of the Eternal Realm at that time; she wouldn’t have been able to withstand the Essence Blood of the Dark Divine Dragon, who was at the Half-step God King Realm. Giving her some ordinary blood was already more than enough for Yun Xiao to absorb.

However, Yun Xiao was a Five Elements True Dragon, so her foundation also originated from the Five Elements. The Dark Divine Dragon’s blood, which contained dark energy, couldn’t truly compensate for the deficiency in Yun Xiao’s Five Elements Origin. That was why the Dark Divine Dragon had taught her a cultivation technique. Ye Yun was rather appreciative of the Dark Divine Dragon’s actions.

”What was the cultivation technique you taught her?” Ye Yun asked casually.

”Lord Ancestor Dragon, it was The Self-made Dragon Art...” The Dark Divine Dragon flipped his palm, respectfully handing over an ancient Bronze Piece.

Ye Yun took the Bronze Piece and began to examine it. After reading the cultivation technique, his expression turned solemn.

”Where did you get this cultivation technique?” Ye Yun asked.

”Several million years ago, I accidentally obtained this Bronze Piece in an ancient deep pool and discovered it was an ancient cultivation technique,” the Dark Divine Dragon said dispiritedly. ”After obtaining this cultivation technique, I presented it to the Dark Heavenly Dragon. As a result, he scolded me, accused me of having malicious intent, and consequently, I was locked up in this prison...”

”It wasn’t wrong for him to scold you...” Ye Yun gently stroked the Bronze Piece, a faint smile playing on his lips.

”Indeed, I didn’t understand it at the time. But after several million years in prison, I finally comprehended this cultivation technique,” the Dark Divine Dragon sighed. ”This technique, although beneficial to our Dragon Clan’s longevity, actually dilutes the Dragon Clan’s bloodline. It’s truly a lineage-ending cultivation technique...”

”Correct,” Ye Yun nodded in agreement. ”While this cultivation technique might grant a member of the Dragon Clan a second life, it does so at the cost of weakening their bloodline. For the Dragon Clan, this is indeed a grave matter. No wonder the Dark Heavenly Dragon imprisoned you here.”

”Lord Ancestor Dragon, I truly deserved my punishment...” The Dark Divine Dragon knelt again, weeping profusely.

”Get up. The cultivation technique you gave Yun Xiao actually saved her life. I don’t blame you!” Ye Yun said softly. With a wave of his sleeve, a surge of mana swept out and helped the Dark Divine Dragon to his feet.

The Dark Divine Dragon hadn’t done anything wrong. At the time, Yun Xiao’s foundation was so severely depleted that she didn’t have long to live. Without cultivating The Self-made Dragon Art, it would have been impossible for her to survive. Cultivating it offered a chance at a second life.

”How long did Yun Xiao stay here?” Ye Yun looked around, his heart filled with an immense sense of desolation as he murmured.

”She stayed in the thatched hut for about a hundred years before leaving. Before she departed, she even said she would find a way to rescue me...” the Dark Divine Dragon said.

Ye Yun took out the Ancient Dragon Cave Map and glanced at it. He was now nine-tenths certain that Yun Xiao herself had circulated this map.

Perhaps Yun Xiao, feeling she couldn’t achieve a second life, had circulated this map, hoping that those with the ability in later generations would enter this small fragment of the Sumeru Dark Realm to rescue the Dark Divine Dragon. This idea was naive, even a little absurd. Yun Xiao probably never knew the Dark Divine Dragon’s true cultivation base from beginning to end.

”The seal outside, that’s Yun Xiao’s handiwork as well, isn’t it?” Ye Yun asked, looking towards the entrance, his voice distant.

”Yes, Lord Ancestor Dragon,” the Dark Divine Dragon answered respectfully.

”I understand now...” Ye Yun said softly, a heavy feeling settling in his chest. He now understood all the causes and consequences, including why this little black dragon had been punished by the Dark Heavenly Dragon and thrown into prison. Everything was clear. The cause was The Self-made Dragon Art, recorded on an ancient Bronze Piece. This cultivation technique was of a very high rank. Based on Ye Yun’s judgment, it had reached God level. Although the Bronze Piece had appeared on the Dragon Hidden Continent in the Ancient Times, this might be a secret, malicious plot by a Spirit from the Divine Land.

”You’ve been stuck at the Half-step God King Realm for a long time. Next time we go to the Divine Land, I’ll help you break through to the Divine King Realm,” Ye Yun said, looking at the Dark Divine Dragon.

”Thank you, Lord Ancestor Dragon, for your gracious help!” the Dark Divine Dragon exclaimed joyfully.

”Return to this miniature world for now and have a good reunion with the Black Dragon Kings...” Ye Yun lifted the green bead. A beam of green light descended, and the Dark Divine Dragon instantly vanished.

”Time to handle the aftermath...” Ye Yun gazed at the Demon Clan and Human Race cultivators scattered haphazardly around. In his eyes, minuscule, star-like runes flickered into existence.

The Sky Exterminating Phantom Eye activated.

At this moment, Ye Yun erased and altered certain memories in the minds of everyone present, including the father and daughter of the Su family.

Ye Yun waved his hand lightly.

A fierce gust of wind swept through, blowing everyone out of this miniature world. This gale also conveniently collected the Emperor artifacts some people had obtained, and they landed in Ye Yun’s hands.