251: Dragon Shadow of the Hundred Beast Plains

The light of the spatial passage faded, and the three stepped onto a land whose scenery was completely different from the Medicine World.

An Aura of barbarity, antiquity, and the law of the jungle assaulted them. This was the subsidiary space of the Medicine Clan, the Hundred Beasts Plain.

"According to our intelligence, what appeared recently in the Dragon Fall Mountain Range was not a juvenile Ancient Dragon, but an extremely pure Dragon Soul and Essence Blood fluctuation that seems to be Sealed or bound by some power." Li Ao held the Grand Elder token, sensing the information transmitted within it, his brow slightly furrowed. "Its special state has attracted the covetous gaze of many powerful Demonic Beasts in the Hundred Beasts Plain."

"A pure-blooded Ancient Dragon that is Sealed or bound?" A trace of solemnity and interest flashed in Medusa's snake eyes. "An adult Void Ancient Dragon possesses monstrous strength, at least at the Dou Saint level. What kind of existence could Seal it here? Perhaps it suffered unimaginable severe injuries and was forced into self-preserving slumber, and the Dragon Soul and Essence Blood that leaked out triggered the strange phenomenon."

Xiao Yi Xian sensed the faint, yet extremely high-quality Dragon Might in the air, and said softly, "In any case, this Dragon Soul and Essence Blood will be greatly beneficial to us, and absolutely cannot fall into the mouths of those Demonic Beasts."

"Let's go." Li Ao said no more. Spatial power enveloped the three, covering a hundred miles in an instant, heading straight for the Dragon Fall Mountain Range deep within the Hundred Beasts Plain.

The closer they got to the Dragon Fall Mountain Range, the clearer the Dragon Might became, simultaneously mixed with more violent and greedy Demonic Beast Auras. Clearly, there were quite a few creatures coveting this place.

When the three passed through the gray mist and arrived at the core valley of the Dragon Fall Mountain Range, the scene before them caused their gazes to sharpen.

In the center of the valley was not the expected physical Ancient Dragon, but a brilliant, Dragon-shaped light cocoon wrapped and bound by countless illusory dark-red chains! The light cocoon was entirely noble purple-gold, and a majestic Dragon shadow could vaguely be seen curled up in slumber within it. Vast Dragon Might and Essence Blood Aura continuously emanated from it. On the ground surrounding the light cocoon, a massive and ancient Formation was inscribed, covering the entire valley. The light of the Formation was dim, but it still emitted a heart-palpitating Seal power.

And at this moment, a fierce battle was erupting inside the valley!

More than ten ferocious, Eighth-Tier Demonic Beast overlords were leading a tide of beasts, frantically attacking the ancient Formation guarding the light cocoon. The light screen of the Formation shook violently, flickering erratically, clearly unable to hold on for much longer.

"Boom!"

A mountain-sized "Earth-Shaking Demonic Ape," covered in thick rock armor, slammed its fist heavily onto the light screen, causing violent ripples to spread across it.

"Screech!" A "Netherworld Sparrow," whose body was entirely engulfed in blue flames, spat out streaks of icy flames, corroding the Formation runes.

A Nine Serene Earth Nether Python with nine heads continuously spat out venom, eroding the Formation's Foundation... These Demonic Beasts' eyes were filled with greed and madness. As long as they broke this Formation and devoured the Dragon Soul and Essence Blood inside the light cocoon, they would have a great chance of achieving Bloodline transformation, or even leaping to become the Supreme ruler of the Hundred Beasts Plain!

"This Formation... is at least the work of a Dou Saint, but due to its age, its power is less than one-tenth of its original strength." Li Ao instantly judged the situation. "Although the Dragon Soul and Essence Blood in the light cocoon are Sealed and bound, their essence is extremely high. If we can acquire it, its value is immeasurable, and it might also serve as guidance for Zi Yan's future growth."

"Shall we make our move?" Seven-colored light faintly appeared around Medusa, her Battle Intent already rising. The Dragon blood in the light cocoon held a powerful attraction for her as well.

Xiao Yi Xian was also prepared, the power of her Chaos Poison Body slowly circulating within her.

Li Ao's gaze swept over the dozen or so Eighth-Tier Demonic Beasts in the valley, his eyes icy. The individual strength of these Demonic Beasts was only at the Initial or Intermediate Dou Zun level, but their sheer numbers meant that together they were a force that could not be underestimated.

"The Formation is about to break; they will kill each other. We..." Just as Li Ao was about to arrange their tactics, a sudden change occurred!

"Crack—!"

A clear sound of shattering rang out. Under the frantic attack of the many Demonic Beast overlords, the already precarious ancient Formation finally gave way, and a huge fissure split open across the light screen!

"Roar!"

The eyes of all the Demonic Beasts instantly turned scarlet. Greed completely overwhelmed reason, and they surged toward the fissure like a bursting flood, scrambling to be the first to rush in and devour the Dragon Soul and Essence Blood!

Battle instantly erupted inside the Formation. In order to seize priority, these temporarily allied Demonic Beast overlords immediately began attacking each other, leading to complete Chaos!

"Now is the time!" A sharp light flashed in Li Ao's eyes.

--- Chapter 253: Void Lightning Dragon (Revised)

Just as the Demonic Beasts in the valley fell into chaotic battle over the Dragon Soul and Essence Blood, and the fissure in the Formation's light screen continued to widen—

Li Ao moved.

He did not choose to enter through the fissure, as that would make him a target. Instead, he directly utilized his control over space as a Half-Saint, silently penetrating the damaged Formation light screen with Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian, as if merging into water, and appeared inside, right before the massive purple-gold Dragon-shaped light cocoon!

This exquisite spatial traversal instantly attracted the attention of several keen Eighth-Tier Demonic Beasts engaged in the melee.

"Roar! Human?! You seek death!" The Earth-Shaking Demonic Ape roared, abandoning its current opponent. Its massive fist, carrying the power to shatter mountains, smashed down toward Li Ao's head! Two other Eighth-Tier Demonic Beasts also pounced simultaneously, their sharp claws and venom sealing off Li Ao's retreat.

"Hmph, how dare ants make noise."

Li Ao's eyes turned cold, and he didn't even look back. He simply casually struck out with a backhand palm.

There was no magnificent Dou Technique light, only an invisible, immense palm force containing the Concept of "Returning to the Void."

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three muffled sounds rang out almost simultaneously!

The aggressively charging Earth-Shaking Demonic Ape and the other two Eighth-Tier Demonic Beasts seemed to hit an invisible wall of destruction. Their charging figures abruptly froze, and then their massive bodies, like paper set alight, began to disintegrate and melt from the inside. They couldn't even let out a complete scream before, under the gaze of countless terrified eyes, they turned into three wisps of smoke, completely returning to nothingness!

Silence! A deathly silence!

The previously chaotic and murderous valley instantly quieted down. All the Demonic Beasts, whether Eighth-Tier overlords or lower-tier herds, looked on in utter terror, as if their throats had been seized, staring at their three vanished comrades and the green-robed figure standing with his hands clasped behind his back before the light cocoon.

Instantly killing three Eighth-Tier Demonic Beasts! What terrifying strength was this?!

Fear spread through the beast herd like a plague. The remaining Eighth-Tier Demonic Beast overlords retreated in horror, not daring to advance another step. The beast tide was restless; if they hadn't been subtly enveloped by the Half-Saint's pressure, they would likely have scattered and fled long ago.

Li Ao ignored these terrified Demonic Beasts; his attention was entirely focused on the purple-gold light cocoon before him. Experiencing it up close, he could better appreciate the vast Dragon Might and the unyielding Dragon Soul will contained within it. The illusory dark-red chains emitted a cold, evil binding force, constantly struggling against the light cocoon's inherent power.

"This Seal chain... has that sickening scent of the Hall of Souls." Medusa keenly sensed the abnormality.

Xiao Yi Xian also nodded. "It seems the demise or Sealing of this Ancient Dragon is inseparable from the Hall of Souls."

Li Ao reached out and gently touched the light cocoon. Instantly, a strong sense of yearning, anger, and a faint plea for help entered his Sea of Consciousness from the light cocoon.

"Don't worry, I will help you escape." Li Ao transmitted a soothing Divine Thought.

He circulated the Guixu Great Dao. Gray light flowed in his palm, and the power containing the true meaning of "erasure" slowly covered the illusory dark-red chains.

"Hiss, hiss, hiss..."

Like ice meeting the sun, the sinister chains quickly dimmed and melted upon contact with the power of Returning to the Void. As the number of chains decreased, the purple-gold light cocoon grew brighter. The Dragon shadow within it seemed to be slowly awakening, and the Dragon Might it emitted became increasingly vast and pure!

Just as the last chain was about to be erased—

"Buzz!"

The entire light cocoon suddenly burst forth with dazzling purple-gold light. A majestic Dragon roar echoed throughout heaven and earth, shaking the entire valley! The light cocoon dissolved into countless light spots, and a slightly illusory but incredibly solid Dragon Soul, elegant and slender, covered in purple-gold Dragon scales, with Dragon horns flashing with silver lightning, coiled out!

It was not a physical body, but a highly condensed form of Essence Blood and Dragon Soul. Its level of strength had clearly reached the Eighth-Tier Peak (equivalent to a human Peak Dou Zun), but its inherent power and pressure faintly touched the Saint-Grade level!

Its massive Dragon eyes first flashed with confusion, then looked toward Li Ao, revealing clear gratitude. It lowered its head, and its huge Dragon head gently rubbed against Li Ao, expressing submission and closeness. It knew that this person before it had rescued it from endless Seal and slumber, and the crisis of being devoured by Demonic Beasts.

"You possess the Void Ancient Dragon Royal Bloodline, and also the rare characteristics of a Void Lightning Dragon. Your potential is limitless." Li Ao looked at the powerful Dragon Soul, satisfied. "Are you willing to follow me? I will help you reshape your Dragon body, return to the Peak, and even... surpass your past!"

The Dragon Soul let out a low, firm Dragon roar. Its massive soul body rapidly shrunk, finally transforming into a purple-gold stream of light and submerging into a specialized jade bottle in Li Ao's hand for nurturing. This indicated that it had recognized Li Ao as its master.

Li Ao put away the jade bottle and his gaze swept over the trembling Demonic Beasts in the valley.

"Scram."

It was still a simple word, but it carried more majesty than before.

The herd acted as if granted amnesty, fleeing frantically once again, and were completely gone in an instant.

Silence returned to the valley, leaving behind only the broken Formation and devastation.

Just as Li Ao was about to leave, his expression suddenly changed, and he, Medusa, and Xiao Yi Xian simultaneously looked toward a certain direction.

In that part of the Void Realm, a figure shrouded in gray robes slowly emerged, the spatial fluctuations around it obscure yet powerful.

"Your Excellency has quite the skill. However, this 'Void Lightning Dragon' Dragon Soul has been tracked by this venerable one for a long time. Taking it away just like that, should you not give this venerable one an explanation?" The hoarse voice carried an undeniable assertiveness, and its Aura had clearly reached the Half-Saint Peak!