strictlysupreme Chapter 928 Dragon Domain
Chapter 928 Dragon Domain
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling waved his hand lightly, his expression indifferent and unconcerned.
"It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. This demon has committed many evils, and I feel disgusted just looking at it. Taking action to eliminate it was just a matter of course, and it was my duty. There's no need for thanks."
He paused briefly, then changed the subject, no longer dwelling on the topic of monsters, and looked at the Thunder Emperor's consciousness awakening on the throne.
"Let's put the threat of the Otherworldly Demons aside for now and talk about your situation."
Lei Di was slightly taken aback, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes. He subconsciously raised his hand and pointed at himself, his tone full of incomprehension: "What you are saying about me is my business, senior? I only have a wisp of remnant soul consciousness left in this world, and I have no other unresolved causes and effects."
He gently shook his head, a look of relief appearing between his brows, and slowly uttered what was in his heart: "The threat of the alien demons that occupied this place has been completely eliminated, and all my obsessions have been let go. Now I have no more attachments in this world. When my consciousness is exhausted, I will also dissipate and enter the cycle of reincarnation."
Seeing this, Xiao Ling's lips curled into a meaningful smile, and he spoke calmly.
"You don't need to rush to reincarnate. The chaos caused by the alien demons on the Tianxuan Continent is far from over, and I need a capable helper. Once I find a way to restore your body and soul, I can help you return to the world. After that, you can continue to guard one side and work together to eliminate the alien demons hiding in various parts of the continent, and help me with many tasks."
Upon hearing this, Lei Di shook his head helplessly, a bitter expression appearing on his face.
"If there were truly a chance to be reborn, I would naturally be willing to do my utmost to help, to eradicate the evil spirits from the world, and to protect this land. However, I am well aware of my own situation. I am now only a wisp of fragmented consciousness remaining, and my soul is incomplete. There is no possibility of rebuilding my body and being resurrected. Nevertheless, I am deeply grateful for your kindness."
Xiao Ling chuckled lightly, his tone calm and confident: "It's just that your knowledge is limited. The methods I possess are far beyond your comprehension."
He looked at Lei Di and said bluntly, "Now I'm giving you two choices. One is for me to help you reshape your soul and be reborn, and then you can follow me and do things with me. The other is to give up everything and enter the cycle of reincarnation to be reborn anew."
Upon hearing this, Lei Di was stunned, his eyes filled with astonishment. After a moment of silence, he shook his head with a wry smile and sighed, "It seems I was short-sighted. With your extraordinary abilities, you must indeed possess the power to reunite and revive remnant souls."
After a moment's thought, he bowed solemnly, his tone utterly sincere: "Since you are so kind as to grant my request, I have no reason to refuse. I earnestly request your assistance in restoring my life. Once I am reborn, I will certainly obey your commands. As long as it does not harm the people of Tianxuan Continent or violate any moral principles, I will do my utmost to accomplish it."
“This choice is the best one.” Xiao Ling said calmly, then instructed, “You must not resist or fight back. I will first properly settle this wisp of consciousness and let it rest. Once your soul has gradually stabilized and recovered, I will then begin to rebuild your physical body.”
Before Lei Di could say anything more, Xiao Ling immediately raised his hand and gestured.
A gentle yet irresistible surge of soul power flowed out, steadily drawing the remnant soul consciousness on the throne towards it. In an instant, it was absorbed into the Soul-Nourishing Wood, thus isolating it from external disturbances and carefully nurturing the soul.
Once the matter of the Thunder Emperor was properly resolved, within the vast Thunder Domain, there were no other figures around. In the entire world, only Xiao Ling stood quietly.
"Thunder Ancestral Symbol!"
Xiao Ling slowly composed himself, turned his gaze and looked directly at the runes floating quietly in the sky.
Xiao Ling's eyes brightened slightly, and a vast and boundless spiritual power surged out from the divine palace, transforming into a soft and pure invisible light shield that steadily enveloped the Thunder Ancestral Symbol suspended in the sky.
Threads of pure divine thought entwined around the ancient patterns of the ancestral symbol, without any harsh constraints, revealing a gentle and guiding force.
Strangely, the Thunder Ancestral Symbol, a supreme treasure of heaven and earth, showed no resistance whatsoever.
The unruly ancestral symbol, which had been unruly since time immemorial, became incredibly docile under the guidance of Xiao Ling's spiritual power. It slowly broke free from the embrace of the giant sun of lightning and drifted leisurely toward Xiao Ling.
Brilliant silver-purple lightning arcs coiled and flowed around the talisman, and the ancient and domineering thunderous might spread wildly, but it was steadily smoothed, imprisoned and gathered by Xiao Ling's divine sense.
With a thought, Xiao Ling manipulated the Thunder Ancestral Symbol to transform into a stream of light, which rushed straight into the Divine Palace between his eyebrows.
As soon as they entered the Divine Palace, the Thunder Ancestral Seal, which was suspended inside, suddenly trembled and roared, bursting forth with dazzling lightning.
One is the original ancestral symbol, and the other is a rubbing of the ancestral symbol. The two originate from the same source and are one!
Om-!
A soft, soul-stirring sound suddenly rang out.
The Thunder Ancestral Symbol instantly adhered to the Ancestral Symbol Seal, merging perfectly without the slightest disharmony or stagnation, as if the origin that had wandered for countless ages had finally returned to its rightful place.
In an instant, the entire divine palace was engulfed in thunder and lightning! Endless pure lightning essence surged forth from the unified ancestral symbol, transforming into countless fine lightning threads that swirled, intertwined, and floated within Xiao Ling's divine palace.
Ancient and domineering lightning patterns covered the entire divine palace space, with wisps of heavenly punishment lightning restrained and settled, gently nourishing Xiao Ling's soul essence.
Finally, the unified Thunder Ancestral Symbol quietly floated in the center of the Divine Palace, its lightning restrained and mellow, its aura vast and steady, completely refined and controlled by Xiao Ling.
The next moment, Xiao Ling suddenly opened his eyes, and two sharp and dazzling bolts of lightning flashed and disappeared from the depths of his eyes.
The surrounding world instantly surged with wind and clouds, countless thick arcs of lightning surged and exploded wildly, and thunderous roars continued incessantly. The entire lightning domain trembled violently due to the return of the ancestral symbol, and the immense pressure of the lightning spread out in all directions.
He slowly exhaled a long breath, and the turbulent lightning power within his body gradually calmed down. The chaotic and surging lightning around him gradually subsided, and the electric light flowing in his eyes also disappeared, restoring his original calm and profound appearance.
Xiao Ling raised his hand and slowly clenched his fist. Wisps of fine silver lightning danced and swirled in his palm, faintly revealing a terrifying sharpness. He murmured to himself, "So this is the true power of the Thunder Ancestral Symbol? It truly lives up to its reputation. I can study it slowly in the future and fully explore and utilize this power."
After briefly experiencing the transformative power brought by the Ancestral Symbol, Xiao Ling calmed his mind and stopped testing its power.
Calculating the time, he realized that the people outside the hall had been waiting for quite some time. He thought to himself, "It's time to leave this place. Those three girls must be getting impatient."
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North of the Demon Realm lies an ancient territory known as the Dragon Realm.
This place is one of the very few pure lands in the Demon Realm that has been passed down from ancient times and whose landscape and heritage have never changed much, completely preserving the wild and untamed features of ancient times.
The Dragon Domain is home to countless rare and precious natural treasures, with spiritual veins everywhere and a wealth of precious energy surrounding it. There are countless opportunities, yet very few cultivators dare to venture in to seek treasures.
This place is the exclusive territory of the dragon race, which has been entrenched for generations. It is a supreme forbidden zone recognized by the entire demon realm. The vast and boundless wilderness stretches to the ends of the earth, its undulating terrain resembling the body of a dragon lying prone, exuding a majestic and boundless aura. Towering ancient mountains, each tens of thousands of feet high, rise abruptly from the ground, standing majestically and spanning the heavens and the earth.
The ancient forests in the mountains are towering, with giant trees standing like small mountains on the earth. Their lush branches and leaves spread out for thousands of feet, blocking out the sun and covering the four directions.
A majestic and profound sense of wilderness permeates the entire landscape, and the ancient charm accumulated over time is palpable.
Between heaven and earth, the roars of strange beasts that shook the surrounding wilderness echoed from time to time. Each roar was desolate and fierce, carrying an untamed and chilling ferocity, and lingered among the mountains and forests, demonstrating the domineering and primitive nature of this ancient domain.
The Dragon Clan, one of the four most powerful and dominant races remaining in the world of demon beasts, firmly occupies the very top of the demon race pyramid. Since ancient times, they have been the uncrowned kings to whom all demons submit, their power dominating the demon realm for eternity.
Above the vast and desolate Dragon Realm sky, ripples suddenly appeared in the void, and space violently twisted and trembled.
As faint ripples spread through the space, two tall and imposing figures stepped out from the void rift and stood steadily in the vast sky.
The leader was Xiao Ling. His robes fluttered in the wind, and his aura was calm and profound. Even though he deliberately restrained his aura, he still had an intimidating presence.
Standing beside him was Little Sable, who had completely finished dealing with the internal affairs of the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan and officially inherited the position of clan leader.
He has long since shed some of his former carefree and unrestrained nature. He is now tall and slender, with a calm and sharp demeanor unique to a clan leader between his brows. Every gesture he makes exudes the extraordinary bearing of a great clan's prodigy.
The two stood suspended in mid-air, silently gazing down at the ancient dragon realm below, a vast and desolate place where countless demons lurked.
"Who dares to trespass into my Dragon Domain!"
As soon as Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao appeared in the sky, a series of sharp, whistling sounds of wind breaking suddenly rang out in the surrounding sky.
In the blink of an eye, a squad of elite dragon warriors, clad in dazzling dragon scale armor, sped through the air with lightning speed, instantly trapping the two of them in mid-air.
Each of these dragon guards possessed a powerful and imposing aura, their bodies intertwined with pure dragon energy, forming a lifelike and majestic dragon totem in the sky. The ferocious dragon shadow coiled and roamed the heavens, its mighty dragon power descending in all directions, exuding an unparalleled pressure originating from the ancient dragon race, shaking the heavens and earth.
The leading dragon guard's gaze was icy as he spoke in a deep, resonant voice that echoed across the land: "The Dragon Domain is a forbidden area, accessible only to direct descendants and close friends of the dragon race. All other races are forbidden from venturing into the surrounding 100,000 li of territory! Who are you? If you have unintentionally stumbled upon this place, leave immediately, and we may forgive your offense!"
The Demon Realm has always revered the strong, and the Dragon Clan, standing firmly at the pinnacle of all demons, has long since established itself as king of this land and taken control of its territorial order.
These patrolling dragon elites were all meticulous individuals and did not act rashly. Xiao Ling and his companion appeared out of thin air, their appearance abrupt and strange, clearly not ordinary passing cultivators. Therefore, they remained on high alert, sealing off the surrounding space, and did not easily resort to violence, first probing the two's origins and purpose.
"hehe."
The little sable raised an eyebrow slightly, its tone carrying a hint of arrogance, and spoke softly.
"I am the current patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan. You and I belong to the four hegemonic clans of the Demon Realm, and our ties are quite deep. My special trip to the Dragon Realm to pay a visit to you, is that a violation of the rules?"
The moment his words fell, he quietly released the majestic aura of the Dragon Might Realm. The pure and domineering pressure of the Heavenly Demon Sable bloodline swept in all directions, directly enveloping the group of dragon guards.
The guards, who had been so imposing just moments before, suddenly felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. It was as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on their chests, making it difficult to breathe, and their sharpness diminished considerably.
The leader of the dragon guards straightened his expression, carefully examined the little sable's figure and appearance, and then truly felt the unique aura of the Heavenly Demon Sable. He instantly recognized the other party's identity.
He quickly suppressed his surprise, dropped his guarded posture, and respectfully bowed in apology.
"It turns out to be the new patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan. We were blind to your presence and have offended you. We hope the patriarch will forgive us."
Knowing that the other party had come to pay a visit, the captain of the guards immediately stepped aside to lead the way, his attitude humble: "Since you have come to visit the Dragon Clan, please come inside with me."
After saying that, the dragon guard commander immediately stepped aside and led the way, taking Xiao Ling and Little Marten flying into the vast Dragon Domain below.
During the flight, he raised his hand and took out a dark black communication token engraved with ancient dragon patterns. With a light tap of his fingertip, the token instantly lit up with a faint blue light, and a hidden communication light quietly spread out, informing the Dragon Realm in advance of the arrival of the distinguished guest.
Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao watched this unfold with calm and composed expressions. They unhurriedly urged their bodies forward, slowly following behind him, and together they headed deeper into the Dragon Domain.
After traveling some distance, Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao landed steadily on a mountaintop. At that moment, fine ripples spread across the void in front of them, and a deep spatial passage slowly took shape.
A powerful and boundless surge of energy erupted from the passage, its momentum as overwhelming as an ancient beast breaking free from its restraints, its invisible roar echoing in all directions.
Two figures swept out with the force of the spatial wind and stood in mid-air.
The two were enveloped in a heavy sense of oppression, and the Yuan energy behind them was faintly intertwined and condensed, transforming into the phantom of a giant dragon coiled around them. The vast dragon might swept across the sky and enveloped the surrounding world.
Both men were middle-aged, with solemn faces that exuded a dignified and imposing aura. Their cultivation had already reached the Reincarnation Realm, a level of strength that would place them among the most powerful figures in the Dragon Clan.
The leader bowed slightly and spoke in a deep voice:
"Duan Tao of the Dragon Clan greets the two distinguished guests. The clan chief and elders are already waiting inside. Please follow me."
Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao nodded slightly, their expressions calm, and followed Duan Tao into the spatial passage.
The surrounding light and shadow shifted in an instant, and the scenery before their eyes changed rapidly. When their feet were firmly planted on the ground again, the two looked around.
As far as the eye can see, there is an endless expanse of lush green forest, like a boundless green ocean.
Towering ancient trees rise from the ground, their majestic forms reaching tens of thousands of feet in height. The surface of their thick trunks is covered with ancient patterns etched by time, revealing their long history and vicissitudes.
What's even more astonishing is that these colossal trees, standing like pillars supporting the sky, seem to possess a vibrant spirit, slowly absorbing and releasing the pure primordial energy of heaven and earth, just like living beings. (End of Chapter)