Chapter 24 - Dragon Warrior
Long Chen arrived at the base of the Desolate Mountains just as night fell.
The Desolate Mountains was a mountain range to the east of Baize Town. It spanned tens of thousands of li, and it was home to innumerable venomous insects and demonic beasts. It was a dangerous place to be.
The Desolate Wasteland, which Long Chen had accidentally entered before, was deep within the Desolate Mountains.
Unlike the Desolate Wasteland, a forest covered every inch of the Desolate Mountains, blocking out the entire night sky with their branches.
It was very silent as Long Chen entered deep into the Desolate Mountains looking for a quiet and safe spot.
It was so remote that almost no one visited. Even though there were many natural caves there, most of them were occupied by demonic or regular beasts. Still, there were a few empty ones. Please visit đđvel-đđxt.đžđđȘ website to read fastest update
Despite the darkness, Long Chen found a cave tucked away in a discreet location. He asked Ling Xi to check and see if there were any beasts. She found a few small beasts that were around Category 2 Yellow-tier. Long Chen evicted the beasts, cleaned up the area, and used a boulder to block the entrance of the cave.
âThis is a very hidden spot. I can guarantee that it's safe. Xiao Xi, you can come out and refine the Dream Lingzhi Mushroom.â
Long Chen took out the purple Dream Ling Zhi Mushroom, which released a very unique fragrance. Long Chen felt his nerves relax as he smelled it.
âHerbs that nourish the Divine Soul have the effect of calming oneâs nerves. If you eat one, it can also increase your perceptiveness. This was why that person was taking it around.â
Ling Xiâs voice was very faint.
Long Chen rummaged through Bai Shidongâs pouch and chuckled. âTo think that he was also carrying around eighty spirit jades. What a good day for me. Not only did I get something for free, I even earned some money.â
When she saw Long Chenâs despicable expression, Ling Xi wanted to slap him but unfortunately she couldnât do so.
The fragrance of the Dream Lingzhi Mushroom slowly enveloped the cave. Since they risked attracting a demonic beast, she immediately refined it.
Long Chen saw the Ling Xi Sword slowly place itself onto the ground as a blob of white mist emerged and enveloped the Dream Lingzhi Mushroom. There was a sizzling sound as the blob of white mist slowly shrank and disappeared.
Ling Xiâs voice grew much clearer.
âHey, bastard, do you want to see a surprise?â
The way she called him âbastardâ affectionately made his body tingle. He chuckled. âOf course. Who doesnât like surprises?â
âYou are too insincere. Hmph!â
âAlright, alright. No need to put on an act. I want to see your surprise.â
Ling Xi did not move. Just then, the Ling Xi Sword grew smaller until it turned back into a stud and pierced itself on Long Chenâs ear.
âBecause we are best friends.â Long Chen said matter-of-factly.
Ling Xi was extremely satisfied with his response, and she flew around happily. Long Chen was in a good mood too. Just as they were enjoying the pleasant atmosphere, Long Chen recalled the Dragon Seal. âXiao Xi, do you know what a Dragon Warrior is?â
Ling Xi stopped as her large eyes twinkled. âHuh? How did you know about the legends?â
Long Chen was feeling excited.
Ling Xi indeed came from a powerful faction. She knew everything that no one knew in Baiyang Town.
âDonât worry about that. Just tell me what you know.â
âTo know what a Dragon Warrior is, you need to be able to distinguish Beast Warriors from Armament Warriors. Do you know about them? I somewhat recall that Dragon Warriors are technically a branch of the Beast Warriors but theyâre also different.â
âI know about the Beast Warriors.â Long Chen recalled the things he had read in a book. âAccording to legend, once a cultivator completes the Body Quenching Stage and enters the Draconic Realm, they can use a secret technique to consume the soul of a demonic beast and use it as a Primary Beast Soul. This transforms their Qi into Beast Soul Qi, which is more aggressive and powerful. It even retains the original techniques of the Primary Beast Soul.
âA Beast Warrior can even consume a demonic core to cultivate or even transform into a beast. They can improve much faster than a regular cultivator. The strength and talent of the Beast Warrior affects the power of the beast soul they consume. Unfortunately, they canât cultivate as many martial arts techniques, and a weaker Beast Warrior might explode from trying to consume a more powerful beast soul.â
Ling Xi nodded. âYep. Sounds about right.â
She paused in front of him as she cocked her head and tried to recall something.
âYou must know that we humans are the descendants of the Primordial Dragons, who are now nothing but legends. My dad told me that there are no more dragons in this world. The Dragon Warriors were a group of people close to the Primordial Dragons. Their cultivation method was similar to that of Beast Warriors, but instead of beast souls, they needed the true Inherited Blood Essence from the Primordial Dragon!â
When she mentioned the Inherited Blood Essence, Long Chen felt the mysterious Dragon Jade Pendant tremble. Long Chenâs heart was trembling too. âDoes it mean that once you obtained the Inherited Blood Essence, you can become a Dragon Warrior?â
Ling Xi rolled her eyes. âHow would I know? It is nothing but a legend. If everyone were at the same cultivation stage, a regular Armament Warrior would be stronger than a Beast Warrior, while a Beast Warrior would be stronger than a regular cultivator. However, a Dragon Warrior is much stronger than an Armament Warrior since they have awakened the bloodline of the Primordial Dragons. According to legend, they can use the same techniques of the Primordial Dragons and easily destroy the world. But this is all just a legend, so I donât know how powerful they truly are.â
Even though Ling Xi didnât know much, Long Chen understood that the Dragon Warriors defied all logic.
Long Chen also realized that since Long Qinglan wanted him to become a Dragon Warrior, he must know more than Ling Xi. This meant that his status was above Ling Xiâs!
Ling Xi had said that the Dragon Warriors were a legend while Long Qinglan asked him to become a Dragon Warrior. This was an important distinction.
Father, who are you? Ling Xiâs background must be very special since she knows a lot, but to think that you knew even more! Whatâs the connection between the mysterious Dragon Jade Pendant, the Yang familyâs Dragon Seal, and the Inherited Blood Essence of the dragons?
Ling Xi stared at Long Chen curiously. She didnât know what he was thinking.
Long Qinglanâs words were shrouded in thick mystery. Long Chen had no idea what his father was thinking. He remembered that Ling Xi could decipher the seal on the Dragon Seal so he took it out and placed it on the ground. âXiao Xi, go ahead and see if you can unlock the seal.â
Ling Xi was excited and said haughtily, âBrat, you donât know that even though Iâm lazy with my cultivation, Iâm an expert in deciphering seals. The more complicated it is, the more excited I get. Leave it to me, I assure you that I can unlock it!â
When he saw how motivated the little goose was, Long Chen teased her. âYou donât have to boast to me. If you do manage to unlock it, I will give you a reward.â
Ling Xi blushed and scoffed. She landed on the Dragon Seal and scrutinized it, deep in thought as her small brows furrowed. Long Chen thought that she looked cute.
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