svetikya Page 317
Page 317
If the white dragon learns the Freeze Aura during its juvenile stage, then it will definitely be brought up for evaluation by both sides.
Given the learning ability of the white dragon cubs, the freezing aura appearing on individuals other than Lantern Ryu would be considered blatant cheating.
Therefore, Qin He had to teach Bai Long some techniques within his capabilities.
"This is a work left behind by an ancient white dragon that has reached the stage of godhood—it contains techniques on how white dragons fight in the air, at sea, and in close combat."
As Qin He spoke, he materialized a book of White Dragon inheritance called Frostwing Battle Technique.
In order to allow the white dragon cubs to focus on learning combat skills and improving their strength, Qin He would use the best early education method for young dragons—
He took out eight dragon crystal coins and inscribed the detailed inheritance of the Frostwing Battle Technique on them.
Dragon Crystal Coins inherently possess the function of storing information. Qin He erased the original contents, allowing the general principles and details of the Frostwing Battle Technique to be imprinted into the interior of the Dragon Crystal Coins without reservation.
These white dragons had never seen real treasure before, and dragon crystal coins were enough to drive them crazy. Qin He inscribed his combat techniques into the dragon crystal coins, which was enough for the white dragon cubs to hold and observe them every day.
The dragon crystals were distributed to the white dragon cubs, and they understood Qin He's intentions. They held the dragon crystals with great affection while studying and practicing their battle tactics.
—They were quite obedient and didn't fight over each other. After swallowing the dragon crystals into their specially designed, magically sterilized storage stomachs, they began preparing for their sparring session.
Chapter 384 Azure Star
With arrangements made, it was time for Qin He to head to the underwater city and reach the fifteenth floor via the nearest underground passage within the city.
Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu rode together on the smooth, soft back of the Mingbo Dragon, swimming towards the underwater city where a golden dragon was coiled.
"Wow~ Honey...those jellyfish are so beautiful~ Do you remember...the last time we went diving, there was a group of jellyfish there too~ Look—"
Zhong Liuxiu wrapped her crystal-clear dragon tail around Qin He's waist, her plump, soft flesh covered with glistening scales pressed against his body, giving him an incredibly reassuring, cool, and smooth touch.
Following the direction of her finger, Qin He indeed discovered a group of peculiar jellyfish shimmering with iridescent light.
The sea creatures in this world are naturally all dangerous magical beasts and monsters.
The fourteenth floor, in particular, is the territory of the Namielle Dragon. Far from her original lair, a group of powerful sea dragons are entrenched there.
These creatures are enormous and elongated, with extremely sharp claws and a powerful ability to generate electricity.
Of course, even if these sea dragons were tied together, they wouldn't be able to reach the toes of the Namielle Dragon. When Qin He rode on the back of the master of this sea area, the aquatic species, including the sea dragons, dared not act recklessly.
Ancient dragons don't have the almost obsessive insistence on being ridden like true dragons. Ya Lan had a good impression of Qin He, so letting him ride on her back wasn't a big deal.
Within the bubble-like magical barrier, Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu could safely ride on the back of the Namibō Dragon and dive into the sea.
The effects caused by the Black Eclipse Dragon have now been resolved by the Namielle Dragon and the Golden Dragons of the Underwater City.
Thanks to the fact that true dragons are completely immune to the harmful effects of the Mad Dragon Virus, the golden dragons directly inhaled and burned the scales scattered in the ocean through their lungs.
Interestingly, because Ya Lan knew little about real dragons, she always regarded the golden dragons with manta ray-like wing membranes in the city as her cousins.
—This is understandable, as the Golden Dragon has the same whiskers and wing membrane structure as the Namielle, the only difference being that the Namielle is relatively small.
The golden dragons in the city are all enormous, about thirty meters long.
The golden dragons were also happy to get to know this adorable Namielle Dragon, as long as she didn't stir up ocean currents or create a massive tsunami that could destroy the underwater city.
Most of the time, Jinlong would take the initiative to seek out Mingbolong for entertainment. Yalan's ability to learn about the human world was also due to Jinlong's hands-on teaching.
After confirming that Namielle had suppressed its natural energy, the two humans wearing fish-man armor, the guardians of the underwater city, let it pass.
"Ya Lan, you've arrived."
The leading golden dragon is now 781 years old, entering the very old age of a true dragon. Its length has reached 38 meters—
The Golden Dragon's strength is only at the peak of the Saint realm, but there are over a hundred Golden Dragons and Bronze Dragons living in this underwater city.
When they unite, they become a rather formidable force.
This golden dragon, over seven hundred years old, should be the leader of the golden dragon clan here.
Although it doesn't have the magnificent grandeur of the ancestral varieties like mulberry or black jade, the appearance of such a golden dragon is still quite astonishing.
Its golden scales shimmered brilliantly against the backdrop of the underwater city.
"Hehe~ Aunt Tarrant, this is His Highness Qin He, and His Highness Xiu Xiu~"
The golden dragons had already heard about the Dragon Emperor from Bahamut. Tarrant immediately used a shapeshifting spell to transform into her human form—a rather plump middle-aged woman.
"Your Highness Qin He! I have long admired you~ The great Platinum Dragon King has issued an imperial decree, instructing us to treat you and Princess Xiuxiu with the utmost respect."
As Tarrant spoke, he planned to take Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu to the dining area of the underwater city. There were already many gold dragons, bronze dragons, and human residents waiting for Qin He's arrival.
"No need, Lord Tarrant. You must know the purpose of my visit. The evil Shadow Dragon is trying to seize the secrets of the Dragon Abyss Divine Kingdom and use them to expel all living beings from the underground city."
"Now, all exits from the dungeon to the outside world have been sealed off. What I need to do is bring that shadow dragon to justice and give it the judgment it deserves. At the same time, I will quell the scourge of the mad dragon within the dungeon."
Speak human language to humans, and dragon language to dragons.
Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu were unwilling to waste time, so he focused the conversation on the trial of the evil Shadow Dragon, making the Golden Dragon, who had a strong sense of justice, immediately understand the urgency of the matter.
"Oh...so that's how it is! Those despicable shadow dragons dared to covet your treasure, poisoning all the creatures in the entire dungeon with evil potions...!"
Although they were furious, the opponent was a Shadow Dragon at the peak of godhood. With the power of the underwater city, it was impossible to shake it.
Even if Velkhana, Namielle, and Astral Dragon were tied together, they still couldn't shake the Ascendant Shadow Dragon.
Therefore, Qin He needs to go to the fifteenth floor as soon as possible to find the Extinction Dragon.
Within the dungeon, only the Annihilator and the Kulve Taroth are capable of helping him resolve the trouble.
After politely declining the golden dragons' invitation to the banquet, Qin He immediately took Zhong Liuxiu there after inquiring about the location of the underground palace passage.
After all, the Black Devouring Dragon, which should have been spreading its scales on the fourteenth floor, chose to surge towards the fifteenth floor after assessing the situation.
This means that the World Destroyer will face more Black Eclipse Dragons here.
……
The fifteenth floor, outside the tavern.
An old woman leaning on a huge katana stared solemnly at the Black Devouring Dragon before her. The monster had accumulated enough energy, and its rugged tentacles, surging with purple destructive energy, stretched upwards.
—In its berserk state, the Black Eclipse Dragon grips the ground with its wing claws, forming a six-limbed walking posture rarely seen even among Elder Dragons.
In this battle stance, the Black Eclipse Dragon's mobility is significantly enhanced. Its breath attack can even create a violent dust explosion.
Around the streets and alleys, many Black Devouring Dragons were also gathering energy. Cyclic purple halos were already swirling around the antennae on their heads that received signals…
"Cough...cough cough!!!"
As a human being, this old hunter was naturally affected by the Mad Dragon Virus.
But she knew that falling at this moment would be the true end. The Mad Dragon Virus was a curse, but also a force that propelled life forward from the brink of death—
Seizing the opportune moment, just as the berserk Black Devouring Dragon lunged forward, the old hunter wielded his Azure Star Katana, successfully counterattacking with a swift and precise strike.
Her mission is to welcome the destined one according to the prophecy of the Dragonkin.
Entrust this one-of-a-kind "True Azure Star Katana: Dragon Dance" to the legendary hunter.
Only that hunter, who possesses the legendary destiny of the Azure Star, can subdue the demons within the dungeon and the World Annihilation Dragon.
Just as he brushed past the berserk Black Eclipse Dragon, the old hunter seized the opportunity to turn and slash. His series of fluid movements seemed completely unaffected.
The Mad Dragon Virus doesn't directly drive organisms into a frenzy. Instead, it first weakens them, then erodes their life force, unleashing unprecedented fighting power.
Fortunately, the old hunter knew how to deal with the weakness caused by the Mad Dragon Virus.
She used all her strength to launch a frenzied attack with her sword, bringing forward the burst of her life force, and her slashes on the Black Corrosive Dragon became increasingly powerful.
"It feels...like going back to when I was young."
This power gradually surging through his limbs and bones was not a good sign. Even though it could give the old hunter a temporary respite...
Even a hunter at the peak of his career, an elite among elites, will have his life force continuously eroded and his lifespan shortened if he contracts the Mad Dragon Virus, leading to a painful death in his later years.
Not to mention the old woman before him, who was already at the end of her life. The power brought by the Mad Dragon virus ultimately could not push her beyond her limits.
"The hunter who inherited...a legendary destiny..."
Suddenly, a petite dragon figure wielding the Ice Cursed Dragon Greatsword rushed in. She swung the massive sword, taller than herself, and sent the Black Devouring Dragon flying head-on.
On the other side, Qin He also switched to a brand new katana. It was the Shattering Light Katana, a true "top-tier" weapon, forged from materials from the peak-level Divine Ascension Dragon in Sadewo's territory.
The katana, as hot and shiny as a mollusc, unleashed a burst of energy, and Qin He's left and right slashing movements were equally fluid.
As it sliced through the Black Corrosion Dragonscale Armor, the Shattering Light Katana, with its explosive properties, also inflicted massive secondary damage on them.
The blade contains critical slime mold, so Qin He can use it to chop without worry.
"Grandma, how are you?"
After swatting the Black Dragon away, Zhong Liuxiu inquired about the old hunter's situation.
At the same time, she took out the semi-finished antidote for the Mad Dragon Virus that she had been researching with Qin He and Queen Xuezhi over the past few days and fed it to the old hunter.
This contains a special serum jointly formulated by Qin He and Zhong Liuxiu, as well as the third-generation anti-Dragon virus spores that Xue Zhi has continuously researched and evolved.
After taking the antidote, the old hunter's complexion improved somewhat. She stammered, pointing at Qin He:
"It's... him."
"A nemesis who, by divine mandate, can journey with the World Destroyer Dragon to the ends of the earth."
Zhong Liuxiu saw that the entire fifteenth floor was covered in scales and powder, a despairing scene resembling a black haze obscuring the world. The Annihilator Dragon, covered in crystal-like diamond-like thorns, was the main force fighting against the Black Corrosion Dragon.
No Sky Returning Dragon has been successfully born yet, but even so, the increasing number of Black Devouring Dragons is still causing her considerable trouble.
"You mean, he is Azure Star?"
Zhong Liuxiu wasn't completely unfamiliar with the Monster Hunter universe. She knew that her husband had suddenly become the savior of the Azure Star and was destined to become the archenemy of Nergigante.
Zhong Liuxiu found it amusing—
Although the Annihilator Dragon currently possesses an unattainable early-stage peak Godhood level strength, Qin He could surpass her with almost no difficulty.
My nemesis? My wife!
Having already decided in her heart that Annihilation Dragon and her sister would be Qin He's future wives, Zhong Liuxiu didn't take any of the fate of being sworn enemies to heart.
The True Azure Star Katana: Dragon Dance in the old hunter's hands is a rare and powerful weapon in the hunter world. In this world, it seems to be a token of inheriting the Azure Star's title—or rather, destiny.
In mid-air, many of the black thorns on the body of the Annihilator Dragon had been destroyed, and in their place were the Vajra thorns that were ready to fight.
Qin He could tell just by looking at it that it was very strong. The life energy of this Annihilation Dragon had reached an astonishing level, and the adamantine thorns on its body were not just a few strands.
"Hand that old guy over to me."
With a slap, the Black Devouring Dragon, which had just transformed into a berserk dragon, was pinned to the ground. The Annihilating Dragon then tore flesh from its neck like peeling a shrimp.
As the Black Dragon fell silent, the World Destroyer Nergigante, along with another Nergigante, manifested in human form.
Qin He noticed that the ordinary Nergigante only possessed the strength of a peak Saint. This must be the "sister" mentioned in the report.
"Hmph... Azure Star?"
"You've guarded this broken sword for so long, but in the end, no hunter has come to inherit it, and no hunter can defeat me!"
"Outdated antiques should be left to disappear into the dust of history!"
As it spoke, the Annihilator Dragon attempted to destroy the legendary Azure Star Greatsword by brute force.
"Stop, Nerugigart. That sword is mine now~ I might as well tell you, I am the Azure Star this old man is looking for."
"—I am your nemesis!"
As he spoke, Qin He shielded the old hunter behind him. The Azure Star Katana was also in his hand, shimmering with a brilliant azure light.
Nerugigart is the surname that Nergigante uses when it is human. When Qin He called it that, the Nergigante dressed in a crystal dress immediately reacted.
"Hunter... no, dragon. You know of the existence of Azure Star, yet you dare to pick up this sword? Do you intend to be my enemy?"
Nergigante is one of the most ferocious Elder Dragons. If we were to compare it to other dragons, it would be one that possesses both the brute strength of a red dragon and the brutality of a black dragon.
The fact that she could stand here and talk to Qin He is a miracle greater than winning the lottery jackpot.
"No~ Of course not, Annihilation Dragon. You've lived to this age and possess this beautiful body forged through countless trials. You should understand... that you are no longer someone that fate can confine you to."
"You are an ancient dragon who has ascended to godhood, while I am merely a peak sixth-tier dragon. What do you have to fear? Are you afraid that I will inherit the destiny of the Azure Star and slay you?"
Fortunately, the Annihilator Dragon in front of her had lived in the human world for a long time. She was willing to listen to such simple negotiations.
"You said no hunter could defeat you, and that Azure Star is just a false legend. Right?"
"Give me a chance to grow, three years... no, just one year. I can defeat you and make the mighty Annihilator Dragon bow down at my feet."
In this short period of time, Qin He searched through the legendary information and learned about the story of this world, Azure Star, and its connection with the Extinction Dragon.