44: Chapter 44 Devouring the Thunder Dragon, the Golden Attribute Transforms into a Dragon!

In the mountain hollow.

Ghost Scorpion's jade bottle was more than half full, emitting the alluring fragrance of dragon blood.

These were the compressed and refined essence blood of the Jiao Dragon.

On the ground, the Thunder Jiao lay on its last breath.

Its massive body had shrunk significantly, its scales had lost all luster and turned back to a deep blue, and the Jiao Dragon horn on its head had withered and vanished.

It didn't even have the strength to roar, only able to emit weak hisses, its eyes filled with regret.

It had only just awakened its intelligence and possessed a broader future, yet it was first angered to the point of vomiting blood by a monster, and then drained of its essence blood by the partner it trusted, beaten back to its original form...

No, even worse than that!

Its entire Foundation had been ruined.

"Beasts... in the end, cannot fight... you insidious humans..."

The Thunder Jiao said intermittently, its gaze gradually dimming.

Ghost Scorpion looked at it coldly, as if looking at a pile of discarded Materials.

"Being able to contribute your essence blood to the great cause of my Myriad Beast Pavilion is your honor."

He put away the jade bottle, carefully sealing the mouth.

"Pity, the Jiao Dragon body is incomplete, so I could only extract this much. However, it should be enough to open the ancient True Dragon Ruins."

He sat cross-legged, placed the jade bottle before him, and began to regulate his breath, waiting for the other two minor pavilion elders to arrive.

The Shadow Demon Scorpion also lay to the side, digesting the portion of life essence it had just extracted from the Thunder Jiao's body.

Time passed bit by bit.

The mountain hollow was deathly silent, with only the whimpering of the wind.

Just as Ghost Scorpion's mind was at its most relaxed.

Boom!!!

A massive, majestic, and terrifying aura, carrying an overwhelming pressure, erupted from outside the mountain hollow without warning!

That aura was the Yuan Wang Realm!

It was Patriarch Xia Yuan!

Immediately following, a deafening roar sounded, like a thunderclap:

"Scum of the Myriad Beast Pavilion! Get out here and die!"

This voice contained the pressure of a Yuan King, shaking the entire mountain hollow!

Ghost Scorpion's expression changed drastically, and he sprang up from the ground!

"Patriarch Xia Yuan?! How could he find this place?!"

He was horrified in his heart!

He believed his movements were secret, having wiped away all traces along the way; how could Patriarch Xia Yuan have caught up so quickly?

It was over!

If he were blocked here by Patriarch Xia Yuan, he would undoubtedly die!

He subconsciously looked at the Thunder Jiao on the ground, then looked at the jade bottle in his hand.

No!

The key had been hard-won, and the True Dragon Ruins, which held immense value, had not yet been explored. He could not die here!

The only path to survival...

Ghost Scorpion's gaze suddenly shot toward the depths of the mountain hollow, at that seemingly unremarkable rock wall!

According to the secret arts of the pavilion, the entrance to the ruins was right there!

As long as he entered the ruins, perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope!

He didn't have time to think, let alone wait for the other two minor pavilion elders!

Survival was paramount!

"Go!"

Ghost Scorpion grabbed the jade bottle, his figure shooting toward the rock wall like a ghost!

The Shadow Demon Scorpion followed closely behind!

The moment he approached the rock wall, Ghost Scorpion violently splashed the Jiao Dragon essence blood from the jade bottle!

The golden blood turned into a profound rune in the air, imprinting itself onto the rock wall!

Buzz—!!!

The rock wall vibrated violently, its surface rippling like water, revealing a light gate emitting an ancient and desolate aura!

Behind the light gate, the outline of a dilapidated yet magnificent palace was vaguely visible!

"Haha! Heaven does not want me dead!"

Ghost Scorpion was overjoyed. Without hesitation, he took the Shadow Demon Scorpion and crashed into the light gate!

Fifty meters away.

Ling Tian watched as Ghost Scorpion and the Shadow Demon Scorpion disappeared into the light gate. He put away his angry, roaring posture, tilted his head, and looked at Xia Youchu: "Your secret art for simulating auras is pretty slick too. What's it called?"

Xia Youchu dissipated the flowing Qi light around her body and calmly spat out four words:

"Myriad Forms Simulation."

Her face was slightly pale.

Continuously casting the Lesser Five Elements Evasion Technique and Myriad Forms Simulation placed a huge burden on her.

But the effect was significant.

"What's next?"

Ling Tian looked at the rippling light gate, eager to try, "Shall we go in too?"

"No rush."

Xia Youchu walked to the dying Thunder Jiao, looking at its miserable appearance, with no pity in her eyes.

"Let it provide a little more residual value."

She reached out and pressed her hand onto the Thunder Jiao's almost withered body.

Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art activated!

The Thunder Jiao's remaining flesh and blood essence was forcibly extracted by her.

Although most of the essence had already been taken by Ghost Scorpion, this remaining portion was still a great supplement for her!

Her aura grew a fraction stronger again.

And the Thunder Jiao, under this final deprivation, twitched violently and completely lost all vitality.

In those huge Jiao eyes, endless regret was frozen.

It was probably the most aggrieved and short-lived Yao Beast King in history.

Looking at the shriveled corpse of the Thunder Jiao on the ground, although it was "second-hand" goods, Ling Tian wouldn't waste it.

The flesh and blood essence was gone, but this skeleton and the bone marrow inside were also good things!

He opened his big mouth and began to devour the massive Jiao corpse.

Crack... Crack...

[Devoured Thunder Jiao remains (Yao Beast King initial stage), obtained Evolution Points +1500! Strength +40, Stamina +60, Spirit +20! Bone density increased by 55%! Obtained growth-type Gold Trait: Dragon Transformation!]

[Dragon Transformation (Gold, Growth-type): Bearing this trait, damage dealt to dragon-type creatures increases by 10%, damage taken from dragon-type creatures decreases by 10%. All attribute growth rates increased by an additional 5%. Can accumulate Dragon Source by devouring dragon-type creatures. When Dragon Source reaches 100%, can choose to fuse with Dragon Clan Bloodline during the next evolution to unlock a brand new evolution route!]

A warm current merged into Ling Tian's skeleton, and he felt his frame become tougher and heavier.

More importantly, that new trait!

Dragon Transformation!

Although it currently only provided some basic bonuses and growth rates, the effect of fusing with the Dragon Clan Bloodline to unlock a new evolution route made Ling Tian's heart surge!

Godzilla plus Dragon Clan Bloodline?

What would he evolve into?

Godzilla · Dragon Emperor Form?

Or something even more domineering?

He was looking forward to it!

"Done and dusted!"

Ling Tian licked the corner of his mouth, his thoughts filled with satisfaction.

"Time to go in and settle the score with that old schemer."

Xia Youchu stopped him, her expression serious.

"Wait."

"The True Dragon Will within the True Dragon Ruins will launch indiscriminate Soul attacks on non-Dragon Clan Bloodline Yao Beasts. I remember you don't seem to have Dragon Clan Bloodline, right?"

She looked at Ling Tian's ferocious appearance, unable to connect him with the Dragon Clan at all.

Although Ling Tian was strong, the True Dragon Will was a relic of ancient times, and its level was extremely high; she was worried Ling Tian wouldn't be able to withstand it.

Ling Tian tilted his head and conveyed his thoughts: "True Dragon Will? Sounds pretty intimidating. However, I don't think it's a big problem for me."

"Are you sure?"

Xia Youchu frowned, "This isn't a joke! Once hit, if the Soul is damaged, the consequences are extremely serious!"

"Let's try it."

Ling Tian's tone remained relaxed, "I have a hunch that thing can't hurt me. If it doesn't feel right, I'll pull out immediately. If I can't beat it, can't I just run?"

His confidence was not without reason.

As a Transmigration candidate, and the prototype of a Universe-level monster like Godzilla, his essence was different from the Yao Beasts of this world.

Moreover, he still had the System in his body.

Xia Youchu looked at Ling Tian's determined eyes, pondered for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Alright. I'll trust you once. But if there is any anomaly, retreat immediately!"

"Understood."

The two no longer hesitated and walked toward the rippling light gate.

Xia Youchu stepped in first.

Ling Tian took a deep breath and followed closely behind.

Buzz—

The feeling of passing through the light gate was very strange, as if passing through a layer of cold water curtain.

The scene before them suddenly opened up.

What came into view were two figures lying on the ground!

It was none other than Ghost Scorpion and his War Beast!