bookbashuk 1055. Investigating the reasons
1055. Investigating the reasons
During the surprise attack, there was a crucial turning point that directly altered the course of the battle: Xiao Yan and Zi Yan joined forces to kill Ling Xuanmo, the vice patriarch of the Spirit Clan!
To be honest, even Xiao Yan himself couldn't have imagined the kill would go so smoothly. The key lay in the strange changes within his body and the sudden appearance of the purple-gold sword. As the one who unleashed that attack, Xiao Yan was certain that the power and the change didn't belong to him. Even if the cause wasn't his, it must be related to Zi Yan.
There have been many trivial matters in the Alliance lately, and Xiao Yan has been busy, so he couldn't remember this matter for a while. Now that Lei Jingxiao is here, eager to visit Zi Yan, it's a good opportunity to go and ask him together.
Before meeting Ziyan, a small incident occurred.
Elder Qingshan of the Dragon Clan stood guard outside Zi Yan's residence. He did this out of concern for Zi Yan, as the aftermath of the surprise attack had truly frightened this old dragon.
His own battle zone fared relatively well; he was the strongest, and the Fire Cloud Ancestor also displayed formidable combat prowess, so he ultimately escaped serious injury in the battle. The key was his precious Zi Yan. The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan had finally found her, a descendant of the Dragon Emperor, and heaven had given them the opportunity to obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.
However, Zi Yan's style in battle was too wild. She was willing to fight anyone without hesitation. The scene of her facing a six-star Dou Sheng head-on was truly terrifying.
While they were still on Dragon Island, Elder Qingmu repeatedly instructed them that everything else was negotiable, but they must bring Ziyan back safely. Elder Qingshan's concern for Ziyan was no less.
Even now, he finds everything about Xiao Yan displeasing. Although Xiao Yan is the current leader of the alliance, he doesn't give him any kindness. Xiao Yan understands everything and naturally doesn't take it too seriously. He says a few kind words with a warm attitude, but Elder Qingshan still gives him a cold look. Helplessly, he shrugs and goes inside.
Upon seeing Zi Yan, Xiao Yan and Lei Jingxiao's last worries vanished. Zi Yan's condition had improved considerably; a pile of high-grade pills specially provided by the Pill Tower lay before her, which she was devouring. Seeing Xiao Yan arrive, she said, "Xiao Yan, you're finally here! These pills refined by the Pill Tower taste awful!"
Xiao Yan shook his head and smiled wryly, "Do you know that the pills in front of you are priceless? Countless people outside would love to eat them but can't."
"I don't care. With my current status, it shouldn't be difficult to find a dedicated alchemist in the Pill Tower. I can just make whatever I ask, and he'll do it!" Zi Yan said excitedly, waving her fist.
Of course, she was mostly joking. Now that she had absorbed the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, she could be considered one of the true powerhouses of the Central Continent. Her previous need for pills due to insufficient energy intake had long since disappeared; now, her continued consumption of pills was more out of habit.
"Ziyan...Miss, I heard you were injured, so I came especially...to see you!"
Lei Jingxiao still subconsciously gets nervous when he sees Zi Yan, and he speaks haltingly, his original confident and arrogant demeanor completely gone.
"I'm fine, I don't need to look at it at all!" Zi Yan patted her chest.
With the addition of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit's power, Zi Yan's recovery speed is significantly faster than that of ordinary dragons. Although her injuries were quite severe, Zi Yan's rapid recovery has allowed her to essentially heal completely in just a few days. This is one of the miraculous effects of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit—it can create a truly powerful beastman with no weaknesses in any aspect.
Seeing that she seemed to be in good condition, Xiao Yan took the opportunity to ask his question: "Zi Yan, do you know why we experienced that strange state when we fought Ling Xuanmo?"
This question really stumped Zi Yan. She thought for a while and finally answered hesitantly, "I know the sword you're holding. It's the Dragon Slayer Sword, a skill inherited from the bloodline of the Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void. I can use it even when I'm alone."
"The problem is that when you were about to make your move, I didn't actually intend to use the Dragon Slayer Sword. It was a very inexplicable force that led me to use that move."
Seeing that Zi Yan was also completely bewildered, Xiao Yan's questions remained unanswered, so he asked, "Since you don't know, what about Elder Qingshan?"
Zi Yan immediately shook her head: "He's not much better off than me. He asked me about this topic after I recovered, but I can say that he didn't have any clues at all."
"He only knows that the Dragon Slayer Sword is a lost fighting technique of the Dragon Clan, which no one else can learn. Only those who have reached a certain level of strength and possess the bloodline of the Dragon Emperor can use it. However, the Dragon Slayer Sword's appearance this time is indeed strange, and I don't understand why you can use it, since you don't have the bloodline of the Dragon Emperor in your body."
Seeing the two locked in a dilemma, Lei Jingxiao seemed to remember something and gave a mysterious smile: "Big brother, it's a good thing I'm here. I can answer your question!"
"Um?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's performance, Lei Jingxiao replied somewhat indignantly, "I may not know about other things, but I really do know about this."
"Do you know a rumor about the Ancient Dragon of the Void?"
"What rumor?"
"On the Central Continent, there is a legend that the Ancient Void Dragon is the most suitable magical beast to be a mount!"
"What nonsense are you spouting, you brat?" Zi Yan rebuked him mercilessly.
Any magical beast of noble bloodline is extremely averse to the word "mount," as it implies that the beast will be enslaved. The Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void is the absolute king among magical beasts, and Zi Yan felt subconsciously uncomfortable upon hearing this.
Seeing Zi Yan's anger, Lei Jingxiao felt somewhat aggrieved: "That's just a rumor, I didn't say it..."
"Don't worry, Ziyan, Xiao Lei means no harm," Xiao Yan explained.
Xiao Yan turned to Lei Jingxiao and asked, "But I don't think I've heard of this rumor before."
Zi Yan then sneered at Lei Jingxiao, "There is such a story, and it's widely circulated among magical beasts. Xiao Yan, you're human, so it's normal that you haven't heard of it. After all, ordinary people wouldn't dare to say such things to the dragon race, so these rumors are becoming increasingly rare."
Lei Jingxiao nodded: "According to my aunt's research, this statement is actually correct."
"According to her discovery in the ruins of an ancient powerful being, the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void has the ability to enhance the strength of both sides when fighting alongside others. The specific methods are unclear, but one of them is related to this Dragon-Slaying Sword."