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Moreover—it has been confirmed that a powerful black dragon at the peak of its godhood has arrived, causing endless extreme weather in the Great Wilderness Dragon Plains.

Safi'jiiva had no choice but to comply.

"She is so beautiful... If it were this Netherworld Dragon, perhaps it could truly transcend the species boundary of dragons and become a new half-step Creation Dao powerhouse."

Upon seeing the Netherworld Dragon inside the cocoon, Qin He concluded that it was definitely not some overnourished, oversized baby, but rather a truly promising chosen one.

Having already acquired a semi-perpetual leyline circulation internal combustion organ, she will be far stronger than an ordinary Safi'jiiva during the incubation and subsequent metamorphosis process.

Before reaching adulthood, the size of the Xeno'jiiva is not fixed. The amount of energy she receives determines her future potential.

With its semi-perpetual internal circulation organs and being fed from the concentrated energy points of the earth's veins, the Xeno'jiiva will possess an extremely terrifying potential before reaching adulthood.

"From here on, we'll be in the area where the Crimson Dragon dwells. Qin He... you'd better take full precautions. The Crimson Dragon's transformation of the underground environment is extremely dangerous."

Qin He remembered the terrain of the Valley of the Mysterious Realm quite clearly. However, "this Valley of the Mysterious Realm is not the same as that Valley of the Mysterious Realm."

This is not the barren land that the Scarlet Dragon has cultivated for so long; she had already completed her transformation long before she arrived in the dungeon.

Her collaboration with Krillin was only recently announced.

In a game Qin He had played before, it was explicitly mentioned that the Valley of the Dark Crimson Dragon contained a complete hide shed before adulthood.

However, the Crimson Dragon here brought its daughter directly to the underground city.

There are no dragon skins here to guarantee gameplay, so Qin He can hide behind stone pillars to dodge powerful attacks.

If the Fatalis is displeased and unleashes a King's Drop here, it could be an indiscriminate attack that affects the entire Dark Realm.

The King's Drop, also known as "Red Emperor Azure Star".

It's on a completely different level from ordinary fan-shaped or linear spraying and shaping.

That is the breath that condenses the energy in the body into extremely small droplets, and releases an explosive energy shock the moment the energy droplets fall to the ground.

It can make the world lose its color and all sounds fall silent. It is the ultimate blow that completely destroys everything within its range.

"Ok?"

Sensing the arrival of two uninvited guests in its new lair, the magnificent and awe-inspiring crimson dragon rose to its feet within the Valley of the Dark Realm.

If the forbidden black dragon—the legendary Mirapolis—is a beautiful evil dragon with the most authentic dragon form, it possesses an unspeakable, evil mythical aura that can destroy everything.

So, the Safi'jiiva before us is undoubtedly viewed from the perspective of dragons. It is the most dazzling and perfect dragon—

The bright red, horn-like scales and carapace, along with the two pairs of winding horns extending backward, possess a wild form that perfectly matches the aesthetics of a dragon.

That was a beauty entirely different from the fiery black dragon with its scales all over its body and its colossal horns reaching straight to the sky.

“Earth Mother Goddess, I never said... that you could bring outsiders in.”

The Scarlet Dragons instinctively reject all life entering their territory. They transform vast natural areas into "Valleys of the Dark," the best way to keep out all outsiders.

"Frimax Dragon! Did you already know that your nemesis was coming? That a black dragon would destroy the entire dungeon... just to drag you out? Am I right?"

An uncontrollable rage surged forth, and the heatwave gradually melted the barren landscape of the Valley of the Darkness.

By nature gentle, as a Kulve Taroth, she could compromise on most things. But there was one thing that could lead to the destruction of the Golden City, and she would absolutely not allow it.

"...Once my child hatches, I will leave this place. As for you...you haven't answered my question yet! Who did you bring with you?"

From Qin He, the Crimson Dragon sensed an extremely dangerous aura. It was a terrifying bloodline more powerful than any other being she had ever seen.

—Stronger than Alatreon, stronger than herself.

“Dear Miss Mefitoshiva, please allow me to introduce myself.”

Although Qin He spoke respectfully, he did not bow to the Crimson Dragon. The Crimson Dragon could not understand the elaborate rituals of the human world.

“Chosen by nature, master of the ley lines. I fight for Serethi, the supreme god of the World Tree, the very embodiment of nature.”

As he spoke, Qin He offered the natural protection to the perfect ancient dragon before him. The necklace, which originated from the supreme god, was brimming with almost inexhaustible natural energy.

This energy allows life to emerge within the Valley of the Dark Realm. What should have been a completely barren land is now radiating natural power from the center of Qin He's feet.

The scorched earth was transformed into an oasis, where verdant grasses and flowers and trees that the Crimson Dragon had never noticed grew wildly within the limits of nature's protective power.

“Chosen by nature…”

As a Safi'jiiva, and a unique individual with exceptional appearance, she had come to know this supreme god during her travels in the human world.

She provided the Safi'jiiva race with an endless supply of ley line energy, while also controlling the extent of their territory by replenishing natural energy, preventing them from developing into a cataclysmic disaster.

"What brings you to my lair?"

The Crimson Dragon's attitude improved somewhat, and the azure and incandescent earth vein energy no longer emanated from between her sharp teeth.

This is actually quite dangerous; the Safi'jiiva dislikes vibrant environments. A lifeless, desolate wasteland is its preferred habitat.

While Celestia saved the Safi'jiiva clan a lot of trouble, she also inadvertently limited the territory they could possess.

Just now, the Crimson Dragon was almost about to unleash the Crimson Emperor Azure Star's compressed breath.

If she goes all out, the Radiant Dragon will soon be defeated. This so-called Chosen of Nature will be annihilated on the spot by the energy radiation of the Crimson Emperor Azure Star.

However, the Scarlet Dragon suppressed her impulse. She knew the consequences of offending Seresi—

There was once a Fatalis dragon that died in battle with Alatreon after Celestia cut off its access to the ley lines. The two perished together.

It would be terrible to be killed by Alatreon at a critical moment without supplies.

“It’s simple, I want to talk about cooperation. Just like you and Ishtar… You should also know that Alatreon will be coming to the dungeon soon.”

"If she finds you, a life-or-death battle is inevitable. You may not lose to her, but what about your child? You and I both know what kind of being the Black Dragon truly is."

The skin shed by Safi'jiiva can effectively absorb ley line energy, thus resisting the "Red Emperor's Azure Star." Therefore, even if the ley line energy is powerful, it will not harm Safi'jiiva or Xeno'jiiva.

However, the Alatreon is different. Its body contains an extreme mixture of multiple natural energies, which are completely different forms of damage from ley line energy.

For example, Safi'jiiva is a dragon species that is immune to ley line energy. Alatreon, on the other hand, uses elemental natural energy, which it is not immune to, to attack.

In this situation, even if the shed skin of the Fatalis can withstand the destructive power of the Azure Star, how can the Alatreon defend itself without taking damage when it attacks with a type of damage it is not immune to?

Similarly, the Netherworld Dragon hatched at the point where the earth's energy is concentrated can also be immune to the damage from the Crimson Emperor.

However, the elemental energy surging within the Alatreon's body, even if it forms a divine domain radiating outwards, is enough to burn away the Netherworld Dragon's cocoon.

Even if a newborn Xeno'jiiva hatches, Alatreon might still strike first and eliminate Safi'jiiva's follow-up.

Ultimately, Alatreon only acted because it sensed the presence of Safi'jiiva and wanted to eliminate the enemy that threatened it.

The Safi'jiiva accidentally created this mutated cub. If we don't kill her, what will happen if she grows into a super Safi'jiiva?

“You’re right, but this is indeed a once-in-a-millennium ley line center. There’s nowhere else where my child can grow and hatch so quickly.”

"I can only try my best to keep the battlefield away from us. After that, my children will grow up here."

Safi'jiiva made her intentions clear: she would leave Xeno'jiiva at the center of the ley lines, while she would fight Alatreon, leaving her fate to chance.

Given the flying abilities of the Fatalis and Alatreon, it wouldn't be difficult for them to instigate a territorial war that spans the entire planet.

Violent natural disasters and surging energy will inevitably bring a new wave of devastation wherever they go.

"No need for that trouble, I have many places I can offer you."

As Qin He spoke, he began to demonstrate his resources to the Crimson Dragon: numerous demiplane rings, and a demiplane personally created by the Red Jade Dragon King, Sadewo.

Furthermore, the ley lines filled by Celesi himself release a torrent of energy within the demiplane.

"This is my sincerity in inviting you~ You and your daughter will both have a vast territory that you can freely transform. Within it are ley lines personally shaped by the goddess of nature, Celesti."

"Pure." "Even more concentrated and pure than the 'once-in-a-millennium' center of the earth's veins here."

Qin He caught a glimmer of light in the Crimson Dragon's orange-gold vertical pupils, and he knew...

The deal is done.

"Can I take your conditions as an offer to keep a Fatalis dragon and its daughter as pets?"

She feigned anger because Safi'jiiva wanted to gain more in the upcoming deal. She was actually already tempted—

The Safi'jiiva has no need for prey; she would rather every creature in the world except her daughters leave her territory, especially those Alatreon with their unconventional barbed horns.

A spacious territory that belongs only to her, where she can watch her daughter grow up healthily from afar. This is indeed a very good condition.

The current Netherworld appears vast, but in reality, the area that truly satisfies the Crimson Dragon is less than one-tenth of its actual size.

This is also because Celesti is using an inexhaustible supply of natural energy to replenish the underground environment damaged by the Safi'jiiva.

A territory large enough for her to roam freely is indeed what every Safi'jiiva dreams of. However, the area they can transform can never keep up with the speed at which Celestia automatically replenishes it.

"You can think of it this way! Because you have no other choice. This is the current situation in the Great Wilderness Dragon Plains—"

After confirming the information, Qin He learned from the Blue Dragon tribe about the presence of the Black Dragon.

The Great Wilderness Dragon Plains has now become a desolate wasteland, mercilessly destroyed by the terrifying divine power of the Black Dragon. That terrifying ancient dragon, covered in inverted scales, is like an endless karmic fire that will turn the world upside down, reshape it, and stain the divine realm with its flames.

Flames, storms, ice and snow, lightning... endless extreme weather brings disasters far more terrifying than those of other ancient dragons.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg of the power of that strange ancient dragon.

Compared to the life-devouring Fatalis, the terrifying aura emanating from Alatreon is clearly far superior.

Thanks to the blessings and protection of Tiamat and Bahamut, the Blue Dragonflight and the Bronze Dragonflight were able to escape the calamity.

Otherwise, the mere arrival of the Black Dragon would have been enough to wipe out the vast majority of the members of both dragon tribes.

Concerned that the Alatreon might indiscriminately destroy all species on Earth, Qin He asked Bahamut to keep a close eye on things. This kind-hearted Lord of the North Wind would certainly be willing to step in and protect the areas surrounding Dragon Plains.

"Now, that black dragon could enter the dungeon at any moment. Before it uses its elemental energy to violently destroy the dungeon's structure and reaches the eighteenth floor, are you confident you can stop it from getting here?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Crimson Dragon's enormous wings, which blotted out the sky, suddenly unfolded.

"Have."

Qin He turned the image of the Black Dragon aside and continued asking:

"Let me rephrase the question: Do you want to choose the option with a 100% chance of survival, and then survive with your daughter?"

"Or will I and the Goddess of Nature refuse to let me absorb the earth's energy again, so that I can fight a life-or-death battle with that black dragon?"

Qin He made his point very clear: either bring your daughter into my demiplane, and I will raise you and your daughter.

Either we all stop playing! I'll cut off your escape route, and you go gamble with your life.

We'll see whether you killed Alatreon, or Alatreon killed you and then came to wipe out Xeno'jiiva.

"...Alright, I'll listen to you! As long as you can provide a safe environment with ley lines, that's fine. As for that black dragon, I'll handle it."

The earth's ley line energy shimmered, and amidst the interplay of pale and deep blue light, the Crimson Dragon gradually transformed into her dragon maiden form.

A head of bright, wavy red hair, paired with four beautiful dragon horns extending from the back of its head. Flaming orange-gold vertical pupils, paired with a distinctive purple forked dragon tongue.

The Safi'jiiva possesses a rather alluring mature body, and its tender red skin distinguishes it from Chassa, Tiamat, and Flame Ling.

This flawless, radiant complexion, coupled with a mature, voluptuous figure perfectly suited to a mother's role, suggests that this Crimson Dragon lady may be quite old—

"Hmm... Don't stare! Let's go, we're going to the seventeenth floor to take my daughter away."

The clothing style of the Safi'jiiva is actually more like that of a wild-colored dragon.

The entire body is covered with the red and black scales of the Safi'jiiva dragon, creating an opaque covering that, combined with the exposed sensitive skin on the thighs and lower abdomen, creates an extremely eye-catching texture.

On that rosy, delicate body, the scales that lightly cover the bulging flesh of her breasts form an alluring spiral pattern that accentuates the nipples.

Coincidentally, the Safi'jiiva has the type of nipples that are quite perky. Unlike the sunken nipples of the Kulve Taroth, her proud peaks stand erect and tremble in mid-air.

"Phew... Madam... I will take good care of you and your daughter."

This posture truly possesses the wild and untamed beauty of the Safi'jiiva form. If only it were wearing more clothes—

“Hmm…then I’ll stay by your side from now on. My name is Hua Chi, Hua Chi Mofitoshiva.”

Returning to the seventeenth floor, the "Convergence Ground" filled with high-purity dragon crystals.

"Qin He... how do you plan to move this small but big thing?"

The hatching stage of the Xeno'jiiva is actually just as vulnerable as most creatures. In its newly acquired cocoon state, it can still be carried by its mother.

But now, she can no longer be brought into the demiplane by ordinary means.

"It's simple, this cocoon is inconvenient to move. So we just need to let it hatch—"

As Qin He spoke, he used the power of nature's protection to transmit Celesi's divine power, causing the surrounding earth vein energy to accelerate its convergence into the body of the Netherworld Dragon.

“Crack!”

Soon, the hatching process of the Netherworld Dragon was completed under the boundless and supreme divine power of Celestia. Not only that, she also received nourishment to solidify her foundation.