Chapter 43: Did the Sac Just Break?
The Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, still in its nascent form, was also known as the Infant Evil Dragon Breath Fire.
When it had first emerged from the underground fire veins, it had encountered the two dragons, the rulers of this region of the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. Mistaking them for its parents, it had transformed into their form and, through instinct, taken control of them, living with them in their lair.
Therefore, the small, grayish-black dragon currently hovering before them wasn’t its true form. Its true form was a five-clawed, silver-gray dragon, its mature body reaching a length of ten thousand feet, capable of incinerating an entire city.
The Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, ranked thirteenth on the Extreme Flame Ranking, possessed power comparable to a Mystic Saint. However, its infant form was far weaker, its power only around rank fifty, barely reaching the Mystic Sovereign realm.
But it was still more than enough to deal with the three of them.
“…”
The small dragon, its wings flapping, hovered in the air, its gaze sweeping over them, then pausing on Yan Zhen.
It sensed a strong threat from him.
However, its intelligence was limited. It didn’t recognize the Fire Refining Starry Sky, the natural nemesis of all Extreme Flames. It roared, unleashing a wave of gray flames towards them.
Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue quickly pulled him back, their swords creating Mystic Power barriers to shield them from the intense heat.
The little dragon, seemingly amused, continued to breathe fire, its wings flapping as it approached them, until they were cornered.
“Scatter!”
He shouted, activating Starry Sky Dance, soaring into the air. The two women also used their movement techniques, dodging the flames.
Even they, Mystic Lords, didn’t dare face a Mystic Sovereign level Extreme Flame head-on. As for him, a single touch would incinerate him.
Extreme Flames with nascent intelligence were incredibly dangerous and difficult to tame. And the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire was the most difficult of them all!
Without the Fire Refining Starry Sky, he wouldn’t even consider trying to refine it at his current cultivation level. He would simply run.
But there were no “ifs.”
As long as the two women weakened it, he could subdue it with the Fire Refining Starry Sky.
…
As planned, they drew their swords, engaging the not-so-bright little dragon, their movements agile and strategic.
They had struggled in their previous life, but now, they easily outmaneuvered it, playing with it like a toy.
Jiu Youyue, a mischievous glint in her eyes, suddenly appeared near the nest, standing before the aphrodisiac sac, as if saying, Come and get me!
The not-so-bright little dragon took the bait, unleashing a torrent of flames towards her.
She smirked, dodging the attack.
This way, the flames would strike the sac, rupturing it.
However, Yun Xiu had anticipated her plan. She moved swiftly, creating a wind barrier, deflecting the flames.
— Damn you, Sister!
Jiu Youyue, unwilling to give up, continued to lure the dragon towards the sac, but Yun Xiu thwarted her every attempt, infuriating her.
The little dragon, although not particularly intelligent, felt insulted. It roared, unleashing a mental attack.
Despite their precautions, they couldn’t completely resist the mental assault, their minds momentarily stunned.
“Yun Xiu! Jiu Youyue! Wake up!”
He shouted, using the Sound Transmission technique from the Ancestral Talisman Scripture, snapping them out of their daze.
They quickly recovered, narrowly dodging the dragon’s flames.
The little dragon turned to him, hiding in the corner, sensing his weaker aura, ignoring the threat it felt from him, and charged.
He remained calm, retrieving the Mystic Tool Embryo, condensing it into an Extreme Flame Sword, then threw it at the dragon.
“Fire Rune, explode!”
The Fire Rune he had drawn on the embryo detonated, triggering a massive explosion, barely stopping the dragon’s advance.
Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue arrived, their swords flashing, their strongest Mystic Skills striking the little dragon.
Mystic Venerable Skill: Extreme Wind Annihilation Sword!
A blinding sword light pierced the dragon’s fiery body, creating a tunnel through the mountain, the size of a human head.
The dragon roared in pain and rage, but Jiu Youyue’s attack followed.
Mystic Venerable Skill: Solitary Heaven Moon Slash!
A cold crescent moon, like a guillotine blade, descended from the sky, slashing the dragon’s back, pinning it to the ground, its Yin Mystic Power suppressing the dragon’s flames.
The clash of their opposing energies created a thick fog, filling the lair, obscuring their vision.
“Yan Zhen/Little Zhenzhen, now’s your chance!”
He immediately activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, appearing on the altar in the crystal space.
“Master!”
Chen Xi nodded, using her World Spirit abilities to activate the Fire Refining Starry Sky.
Beyond the Heavenly Pillars, a large star, as if summoned, shot outwards, striking the suppressed Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, shattering its dragon form, reverting it to a mass of pure gray flames.
The flames instinctively wrapped around the star, then returned to the Fire Refining Starry Sky, settling in its designated position.
He blinked, impressed.
“Is that it?”
“That’s it.” She smiled. “Come back later, Zhen’er, after you’ve… prepared. I’ll transfer the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire to you, just like I did with the Gold and Silver Fire.”
Another dual cultivation session to transfer the flame… He blushed. Although she was doing this for his benefit, he couldn’t help but think about the… intimate aspects.
“I’ll go out now, Master.”
“Go.”
…
He activated the Star Shifting Fire Seal again, returning to the dragon’s lair.
“Did it work, Little Zhenzhen?”
“Yes, I’ve captured it. I’ll refine it later.”
“Congratulations, Chen Zhen.”
“It’s all thanks to your help. Thank you.”
“It was nothing. You saved us, after all.” Yun Xiu said softly. “Since you’ve obtained the Extreme Flame, let’s leave this place quickly.”
“What’s the rush, Sister?” Jiu Youyue said. “There are a lot of valuable treasures here. They might not be useful to us, but they’re incredibly beneficial to Little Zhenzhen, especially these medicinal herbs and Fire Crystals. They’re excellent materials for Mystic Refining. Right, Little Zhenzhen?”
He scratched his head.
“Mmm, if possible, I’d like to gather some herbs and Fire Crystals.”
“Then let’s get to it! I’ll help you.”
“Me too! I’ll go gather some from the dragon’s nest~”
As Jiu Youyue was about to leave, Yun Xiu grabbed her arm, her face serious.
“I’ll go. You stay here with Yan Zhen. Keep an eye on him.”
“I called it first!” Jiu Youyue protested. “Let go, Sister!”
“Jiu Youyue!”
As they argued, Yan Zhen suddenly spoke.
“Do you… smell something strange? A sweet, metallic scent, like… blood. Is anyone injured?”
They looked at each other, their expressions changing as they turned towards the dragon’s nest.
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