49: Chapter 49: Shen Yan's Identity

Dozens of Dynasty powerhouses all turned their heads to look at the listless Chu Junlin and the others, surprised.

How long had it been? Not even fifteen minutes. Given their talent, this shouldn't be the case. In the past, even those with less talent than them could last at least a day.

Everyone stepped forward, puzzled, and asked, "Why did you all come out so quickly?"

Ouyang Cai and the others also came forward. They didn't see Jiang Xuan's figure. "Where's Jiang Xuan? Why didn't he come out with you?"

Hearing Jiang Xuan's name, their expressions grew even uglier. No one spoke.

Chu Junlin shook his head, stepped forward, and said, "Let me explain."

He then fully recounted everything that had happened within the Dragon Transformation Pool.

"What?! You're saying Jiang Xuan is refining the Dragon Transformation Pool's energy by himself, and he even made it surge several times over?" Everyone's faces were filled with disbelief.

They had entered the Dragon Transformation Pool when they were young. The immense energy contained within it, let alone Jiang Xuan who was only in the Qi Sea Realm...

Even a Dharma Idol True Monarch couldn't withstand soaking in it for too long, let alone with the power increasing several times. How did this Jiang Xuan manage to do it?

Just then, the several offerings responsible for maintaining the Formation urgently shouted, "Not good! The Formation is losing control!"

"Hm?" Everyone was shocked. They flashed to the front of the Formation, only to see numerous black runes emerging from within the Formation, covering the original Restriction and attempting to seize control!

The expressions of the offerings changed drastically. They quickly acted to stabilize the grand Formation. Jiang Xuan was still inside, and they absolutely could not allow the Formation to be taken over.

For the Great Li Dynasty, Jiang Xuan's safety was paramount.

What exactly were these black runes, and who was controlling them, trying to seize control of the grand Formation?

"Wait! Someone is missing! Where's Shen Yan?"

At this moment, Yang Lin noticed the problem. Among the people who came out, besides Jiang Xuan who was still inside, Shen Yan was also nowhere to be seen.

"Huh, yes, where is he? I remember he came out with us, didn't he? Why is he gone?" Someone among the nine asked, puzzled.

"Something's wrong. This Shen Yan definitely has a problem, most likely related to those black runes." Yang Lin's expression was solemn. Then, the terrifying pressure of a Dharma Idol True Monarch was released.

He arrived at the location of Shen Yan's Sect, grabbed Zhao De, the Sect Master of the Canghai Sect, and said in a cold tone, "Speak, who exactly is that Shen Yan!"

Zhao De was scared out of his wits. Looking at Yang Lin's icy gaze, he stammered, "I...I don't know either. He was someone I met...met halfway."

Yang Lin frowned. "Met halfway?" He lowered his head and pondered for a moment. Then, his expression turned cold, and he clasped Zhao De's head with one hand. He was going to search his soul!

Jiang Xuan's safety was at stake, and there was no room for error. He had to confirm whether Zhao De was lying.

Not long after, Yang Lin withdrew his hand, and Zhao De instantly collapsed to the ground, only recovering after a long while.

Sure enough, there was a problem. It was Shen Yan who had actively sought out Zhao De halfway.

Yang Lin came before everyone and recounted what had just happened.

"This matter is no small feat. We must inform the King immediately!" Someone said gravely.

"I've already sent someone to report it," Chu Junlin's voice rang out.

As soon as he came out, he had sent someone to notify King Chu.

Yang Lin stepped forward, watching the white light gate gradually being covered by black runes, his expression changed, and he was extremely anxious.

He looked up at the several offerings struggling to maintain the Formation in mid-air, frowned, and asked, "Can we go in now?"

One of the offerings shook his head, a few drops of sweat running down his aged face. "We can't get in. These black runes are extremely strange. Even with the ten of us working together, we can only slow down its control."

Yang Lin's face completely sank. What on earth was this thing, that even ten Dharma Idols working together couldn't deal with it?

His eyes filled with worry as he looked towards the valley ahead. Jiang Xuan, you absolutely must not be in trouble.

Within the valley, the Progenitor Dragon Bloodline's absorption speed slowed down, and the originally crimson liquid had become much lighter.

Jiang Xuan slowly opened his eyes. It was almost enough. If he continued to absorb, this Dragon Transformation Pool would truly be drained dry by him. He couldn't be too ruthless; leaving some seeds would allow the energy in the pool to slowly recover.

With a thought, he controlled his Bloodline, and the two dragons, red and purple, returned to peace.

"System, open the Bloodline value panel." Jiang Xuan silently chanted in his mind, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

【Ding, Bloodline panel has been opened】

【Bloodline: Chaos Ancestral Dragon Bloodline Second Stage: Scarlet Rock Sky Dragon, Divine Ability: Scarlet Rock Dragon Scale Armor. Ziji Evil Dragon, Divine Ability: Purple Extreme Divine Light.】

【Current Realm Value: 62000 | 50000】

As soon as Jiang Xuan saw this data, he became incredibly excited. "Sure enough, it's a good place. In such a short time, my Bloodline has been upgraded to the point where it can advance."

"Now, my strength can increase by a large margin again."

Each advancement would bring him a powerful Divine Ability. The further he progressed, the stronger they would be. He wondered what he would awaken this time.

"Clap, clap, clap..." A burst of applause suddenly echoed in this vast, quiet space, pulling Jiang Xuan back from his thoughts.

Jiang Xuan recovered, his expression calm, without the slightest surprise. The rat in the dark finally decided to come out.

"Jiang Xuan, I have to say, you are the most talented person I have ever seen. What a pity, you were born into the Human Race, so you must die." A chilling voice came from the front.

The long-missing Shen Yan appeared before Jiang Xuan, his eerie smile sending shivers down one's spine.

"Heh heh. I thought you'd keep up the act longer. Always pretending to be a scholar, it must be tiring, Demon Race trash." Jiang Xuan looked at him, his eyes full of mockery.

Shen Yan was a little surprised. "You knew my identity all along?"

Jiang Xuan was even more disdainful. "The first day I met you, I discovered your identity. You thought you were hiding it well, but little did you know, in my eyes, you were as ridiculous as a clown."

Shen Yan sneered, "Still so stubborn when death is at your doorstep! So what if you found out?"

"This place has already been controlled by my secret method. Outsiders can't get in at all. No one can save you."

"Jiang Xuan! You carry the aura of my Demon Race royalty. You killed my royal kin. Today, I will drain your essence and blood, and you shall become my blood food!"

Shen Yan licked his lips. "A Genius like you must be very delicious, hehehe."

Jiang Xuan's expression was playful. "Are you so sure you can defeat me? You know, even you and Chu Junlin and Li Wuyou combined were no match for me, let alone you alone."

"Hahahaha, do you think that was my full strength? Besides, I've already fully understood your abilities and know how to deal with them." Shen Yan laughed wildly, his expression smug.

Jiang Xuan shook his head. "Are all Demon Race such arrogant and brainless fools? That Ming Jiu last time was the same."

After speaking, purple light surged in his eyes, revealing killing intent.