Chapter 2251 Golden Dragon Cocoon

The terrifying being who resembled a youth fixed his gaze on the depths of the sea.

Lin Xun kept sinking like a falling meteor, plummeting hundreds and thousands of feet...until he vanished into the abyssal depths, nine thousand feet below.

The young man remained motionless, his expression grave. His spirit sense hovered cautiously around the depths of nine thousand feet, never daring to probe too far.

He knew all too well that the terror that lurked nine thousand feet beneath the sea was beyond comprehension!

Throughout history, the East Sea had been known as the Sea of Sins, Forbidden Zone of Life, a place devoid of life, where even the strongest beings dared not tread.

Several old antiques with profound cultivation had attempted various methods to investigate its depths, yet none had ever uncovered the secret hidden beyond nine thousand feet.

But the young man knew very well.

The fact that the True Dragon Lineage was able to migrate from the Ancient Nebula Road to this world during the primeval era, ultimately rising to dominance and earning the world’s reverence, was deeply intertwined with the mysterious ‘being’ lurking beneath the nine-thousand-foot depths of the Sea of Sins!

It was only after a long while that the young man withdrew his gaze, murmuring, “It’s unfortunate that those descendants of the True Dragon Lineage...”

He turned around and left.

In the Dragon Palace, as the young man’s figure returned, countless True Dragon Clan experts who had been waiting immediately fell to their knees in reverence. Only those at the Emperor Stage remained standing.

“Paying respect to Ancestor Soul Slaying!”

“Paying respect to Ancestor Soul Slaying!”

Between heaven and earth, solemn voices echoed with deep reverences, and every face was filled with awe.

It was as though they saw a divine being!

“The enemy has been eliminated. Today’s matter must not be leaked to anyone. If I hear a word, I will kill without mercy.”

The young man known as Ancestor Soul Slaying spoke indifferently, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority, as if delivering a decree from the heavens. This only made the gathered experts of the True Dragon Clan even more reverent.

After a brief pause, the youthful-looking Ancestor Soul Slaying asked, “In this battle...how many Emperors did our True Dragon Clan lose?”

An old monster hesitated for a moment before murmuring, “Reporting to Old Ancestor, our clan’s loss this time...is quite severe.”

“How severe?” Ancestor Soul Slaying frowned.

The old monster trembled inwardly before still mustering the courage to respond, “We lost one ninth realm Emperor, three eighth realm Emperors, five seventh realm Emperors, and one sixth realm Emperor...”

𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

With each word, Ancestor Soul Slaying’s expression grew increasingly grim.

When he finally learned that a total of seventeen Emperors from the True Dragon Lineage had perished in that battle alone, his expression became as dark and heavy as storm-laden clouds.

Everyone present felt as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on them, making it almost impossible to breathe. The aura emanating from Ancestor Soul Slaying was simply too terrifying.

“The loss of so many Emperors has crippled half of our clan’s strength. This is more than just broken bones, it’s a devastating blow to our very foundation...” Ancestor Soul Slaying sighed, his voice brimming with an unparalleled murderous intent that made the heavens wail. He knew all too well that even after thousands of years, the clan would struggle to recover from today’s catastrophe.

And all this was caused by just a few humans and a dog!

“Do you know their identities?” After a moment of silence, Ancestor Soul Slaying questioned.

Immediately, someone stepped forward and reported the origins of Lin Xun.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Soul Slaying frowned. After a brief pause, a cold smile spread across his face, “Lu Boya! He stole the Tribulation Dragon Nine Transformations from my clan back then and nearly destroyed the foundation of our lineage. I haven’t settled that score with him yet and now his successor dares to act wild. Do they think the True Dragon Lineage is easy to trample on?”

A deep silence followed, with no one daring to speak a word.

In truth, only a handful of people within the True Dragon Lineage were aware of the enmity between Lu Boya and the True Dragon Clan. This was because what Lu Boya had done in the past was considered a great shame and humiliation. Who would want such a stain on their history to be made public to the outside world?

“From this day forward, no outsider is allowed to enter the Dragon Palace without permission.” With those cold words, Ancestor Soul Slaying turned and vanished into thin air.

The True Dragon Lineage experts all felt a heavy weight lift from their shoulders. They exchanged glances, and though the lingering gloom on their faces remained, the tension had dissipated, replaced by a sense of relief and release.

After all, Lin Xun and his group had been dealt with, so there was no longer any need for anger or worry. The only thing that weighed heavily on their minds was the huge loss their clan had suffered in this clash.

As for the attendant elders who served the True Dragon Lineage, they wore grim expressions and their hearts were heavy with despair. An opportunity that could have changed the fate of their clans had been shattered just like that?!

They were all left feeling suffocated.

......

Ancestral Dragon Mountain, the sacred ancestral land of the True Dragon Lineage, took the form of a massive, reclining dragon stretching across the horizon. Throughout the year, the mountain was enveloped in mist, swirling with chaotic energy that obscured its true form.

Dragon Pond, nestled at the heart of Ancestral Dragon Mountain, was a sacred place as huge as a lake. It shimmered with the ancient power of the Ancestral Dragon, exuding a mystical energy.

At this moment, within the Dragon Pond, a huge golden dragon cocoon floated serenely. The surface of the cocoon was etched with intricate ancestral dragon runes, which intertwined to form a mysterious and ancient totem. Swirls of chaotic innate spiritual energy danced through the air, filling the surroundings with a dreamlike aura.

Upon closer inspection, one would notice that the golden dragon cocoon emitted a strange, rhythmic pulse every once in a while, akin to the gentle rise and fall of breathing, flickering in and out of existence.

Near the Dragon Pond, figures sat cross-legged, their gazes fixed intently on the massive dragon cocoon being nurtured within.

Not far from them, towering piles of precious treasures lay stacked, each one more valuable than the last, capable of inciting envy and desire even among Emperors.

However, these treasures were specially prepared for the golden dragon cocoon. Every so often, a new batch would be released, allowing the cocoon to absorb their power, like a process of gestation and incubation.

A handsome young man in a jade robe furrowed his brows and asked, “Father, it’s been decades. Why hasn’t cousin Jingxuan awakened from her transformation yet?”

A man with a neat beard and a dignified, calm expression replied, “Hengyu, the greater the opportunity, the more difficult it is to attain. What you must do now is patiently attune yourself to the rhythm and fluctuations of this dragon cocoon. Only then will you be able to assist Jingxuan when she emerges from it.”

If any members of the True Dragon Lineage were present, they would undoubtedly recognize the young man—Ao Hengyu, the eldest prince of the True Dragon Clan.

And the imposing middle-aged man was Ao Huanhai, the current patriarch of the True Dragon Clan!

For decades, the father and son had remained in this place, never leaving, patiently waiting for the moment when the golden dragon cocoon would finally break open.

“Assist her?” A chuckle rang out suddenly, “When did the True Dragon Clan become hypocrites? You’re not trying to help, but you’re just looking to steal the bloodline talent from your own clan member. No need to hide it. Just say it outright.”

The speaker wore purple clothes, her hair matching the shade and accentuating her gorgeous appearance. An air of cold arrogance radiated from her. She was none other than Yanxing who came from the other side of the cosmos!

Upon hearing her words, Ao Hengyu’s expression darkened.

Ao Huanhai spoke with calm authority, “My niece is a sinner to begin with. Taking the bloodline from the child she carries is simply letting her to atone for her past sins.

“Moreover, this time we are merely extracting the ancestral dragon bloodline from the bastard she is carrying. We have no intention of harming Jingxuan. How is this not assisting her? How are we hypocrites?”

As he spoke, he tossed another batch of treasures into the Dragon Pond. The treasures instantly transformed into dazzling essence liquid as they flowed into the golden dragon cocoon.

Yanxing scoffed, “You’re acting innocent. If the child she carries didn’t possess the bloodline talent of my clan, it could never awaken the blood of the Ancestral Dragon of your True Dragon Lineage.”

Ao Huanhai’s smile tightened slightly, but he remained composed, “Fellow Daoist, there’s no need for further debate. As long as you help my clan extract the child’s innate power, the Ancestral Dragon Blood will be yours, as promised.”

It was a transaction!

This had been agreed several years ago when the purple-clothed woman Yanxing first approached the True Dragon Lineage.

“If my guess is correct, within three years, the golden dragon cocoon will hatch, and once Zhao Jingxuan has absorbed enough essence from the treasures, the child within her will be born. You...are you not worried that I’ll take the child then?” Yanxing said thoughtfully, her words striking at Ao Huanhai’s greatest concern. His brows furrowed in response.

Originally, Ao Huanhai had planned to raise the child as a pure-blooded descendant of the clan once he was born. He intended for the child to recognize him as his grandfather and Ao Hengyu, his eldest son, as his father.

As for Zhao Jingxuan, she would be imprisoned for eternity, her identity erased from the child’s memory.

In this way, when the child grew up, he would believe the True Dragon Lineage was his true heritage.

Unfortunately, there were hidden risks. After all, no secret could remain completely secure in this world. If the events of the Thousand Dragon Celestial Assembly from ten years ago were exposed and the child learned the truth, it would undoubtedly cause significant trouble.

However, when Yanxing appeared, Ao Huanhai saw a new opportunity: Seize the newborn’s innate bloodline power!

The members of the True Dragon Lineage couldn’t do this, but Yanxing could!

Therefore, Ao Huanhai agreed to the deal without hesitation. Once the transaction was complete, he would give her the Ancestral Dragon Blood she desired.

Still, deep down, Ao Huanhai couldn’t help but worry that Yanxing might have her own agenda!

He knew full well about the background of Yanxing. She hailed from an immortal clan on the other side of the cosmos, a faction so powerful that even the True Dragon Lineage dared not offend. Their foundation was unfathomably deep and terrifying.

If Yanxing decided to take action on the child, the repercussions would be catastrophic.

“Fellow Daoist, please don’t joke around like that.” Ao Huanhai composed himself and said with a smile, “For the sake of the child, our True Dragon Clan will stop at nothing.”

This was a subtle reminder but also a veiled warning.

Yanxing hummed in acknowledgment and replied, “And what if, at that moment, I really do something to disappoint you?”

Shua!

At this moment, the void rippled, and Ancestor Soul Slaying, appearing like a young man, appeared out of thin air.

His gaze locked onto Yanxing with cold, unyielding eyes and he declared, “Then let’s see if I’ll be the one to end your life myself then!”