C1413 A Satisfactory Answer

Loong Jie eventually made his way to stand beside Yu Yuan at the Dragon Slaying Stage. The ninth level giant dragons, once scattered far and wide, now held their breath in trepidation.

In that moment, they instinctively felt a force tied to their future and the very essence of their bloodline begin to stir within the Dragon Slaying Stage. Their dragon blood quivered, and deep within their Dragon Souls, a mark that had lain dormant for eons was suddenly awakened.

"This aura..."

Loong Jie felt it more acutely than the others; his body shook uncontrollably, nearly triggering his transformation back into dragon form. A weak but distinct aura from a young Titan Spinosaurus emanated from within the Dragon Slaying Stage, compelling him to kneel.

He felt an overwhelming urge to prostrate himself before the Dragon Slaying Stage, to bow in reverence... Deep within his dragon blood, a multitude of voices and thoughts seemed to be coercing him to kneel and press his forehead to the stage as a sign of his submission and obedience.

This was the same reaction that the Mutant dragons, born from him, had upon their first encounter with him. He was filled with a mix of excitement and fear.

This novel sensation left the old dragon disoriented and anxious, unsure of what was unfolding. One thing he was certain of: within the Dragon Slaying Stage lay a mysterious force that could directly influence his blood and Dragon Soul, a force that held sway over his very existence.

"I permit you to touch the Dragon Slaying Stage," Yu Yuan declared with a gravity that seemed to echo from an ancient time. His voice, deep and measured, conveyed the profound meaning as if he were a deity from the past, bestowing divine wisdom upon his favored followers.

Without further hesitation, Loong Jie reached out with a pale golden palm and pressed it firmly against the Dragon Slaying Stage. As his palm made contact, a radiant white light burst forth from the stage, like the first clear light of dawn.

His hand, as if traversing through multiple layers of space, merged with the Dragon Slaying Stage. Inside, the pale golden palm transformed dramatically into a golden dragon claw, signifying a deep and ancient connection.

A Titan Spinosaurus, still in the throes of growth, suddenly became aware of something and emitted a dragon's roar, though it was not particularly resounding. The instant the roar echoed, the two miniature worlds within the Dragon Slaying Stage began to resonate, causing countless hidden underground veins to shift and align more closely with the cosmic order of the Everlands. An ancient and vast aura swiftly enveloped the sky and earth of the Dragon Slaying Stage, with hundreds of delicate golden lightning bolts streaking across Loong Jie's dragon claw. Tiny specks of golden light dusted Loong Jie's golden claw, as if accepting his homage and submission.

Outside, Loong Jie inevitably transformed into a golden dragon. His dragon blood surged, and for the first time, his dragon heart vibrated with unprecedented intensity. Flecks of golden brilliance infused his dragon claw, purifying his bloodline. Bloodmarks that were rightfully his, yet long stripped away, returned to his body, merging with his Dragon Soul and Dragon Heart, and once again becoming a part of him. Yu Yuan and the other dragons watched in silence.

They observed as his massive dragon form twisted and coiled in the air, with only one claw piercing the Dragon Slaying Stage. His posture was awkward and comical, yet no one dared to laugh. He remained in this state for half an hour until the golden light ceased to flow from his claw into his body. The colorful clouds within his eyes, indicative of arcane mysteries, also faded away.

"It's about time," Yu Yuan said evenly, and with that, he shifted the Dragon Slaying Stage aside. Loong Jie's golden claw withdrew from the stage, and he looked at his now unoccupied claw with a hint of bewilderment.

Shortly after, he reverted to his human form, his skin a deep purple-red, with dragon horns adorning his forehead, his stature even more imposing. Yu Yuan offered a smile, "Have you figured it out?"

"From this day forth, the Nagas shall heed your command!" Loong Jie declared solemnly, taking the ancient oath of the Nagas in a hushed dragon language. Each word he spoke morphed into dragons of various shapes and lineages, as if a host of ethereal dragons had gathered beside him.

As he spoke, it was as if dozens of ethereal dragons materialized beside him! These dragons, born of the dragon language, were a fusion of his soul and blood, resonating with the cosmic order of the Everlands and the Dragon Slaying Stage under Yu Yuan's command. Specifically, they resonated with the young Titan Spinosaurus within the Dragon Slaying Stage!

Yet, Yu Yuan sensed that Loong Jie was making an oath to the young creature. What baffled and intrigued Yu Yuan was that the object of Loong Jie's oath seemed to be the very foundation that gave the oath its binding power. It was as though Loong Jie was swearing to the young beast in the name of a deity. But that young beast was his deity...

"Let's leave it at that." Yu Yuan decided not to delve deeper and retracted the Dragon Slaying Stage into his Shenque acupoint. With a mere thought, iridescent ripples began to flow beneath his feet and throughout his body. In a flash, he transformed, appearing as if made of iridescent glass, with numerous Seven-Colored Dragons weaving in and out of his acupoints.

This wondrous sight left Loong Jie and the ninth-level giant dragons utterly astonished. They caught a glimpse of the Chronowyrm depicted in the ancient murals of the Nagas. The legendary, most enigmatic, and stunning Seven-Colored Dragon seemed to dwell within Yu Yuan, coiling through his veins, nestled in his bones, and animating his acupoints.

"We pledge our allegiance not to Boulderdawn or the Chamber of Commerce!" Loong Jie proclaimed with his head held high, just as Yu Yuan was about to vanish.

"I know." Yu Yuan replied with a smile before departing.

He was well aware that Loong Jie had sensed the presence of the young Titan Spinosaurus and understood what it would mean for the Nagas if this young beast were to grow strong and emerge in its full glory. Loong Jie and the Nagas of the Everlands had pledged their loyalty to the origin of their bloodline. As the young beast was their creator, the legacy left in this age, it was also naturally their ancestor.

"Old patriarch!" The ninth-level dragons turned to Loong Jie with eager eyes after Yu Yuan had disappeared.

"There's no need for you to know too much just yet," Loong Jie responded, his expression grave, his mind still reeling from the shock. He narrowed his eyes, feeling the mysterious imprints deep within his bloodline, and with a newfound understanding of their significance, he declared, "All you need to remember is that the opportunity for our Nagas to rise has arrived. We shall welcome a new era!"

Loong Jie's face was stern, his mind still reeling from the shock. He squinted his eyes, sensing the mysterious bloodmarks that had been awakened deep within his veins. As he contemplated their profound meanings, he declared, "All you need to remember is that the time for the Nagas to rise has come. We are on the brink of a rebirth!"

"With just Yu Yuan?" the green dragon bellowed.

"Silence! You worthless fool!" Loong Jie's eyes blazed with fury. "How dare you launch an attack without my consent! As long as I am here, you must seek my approval for any action you take!"

A deluge of golden light, like a tempest, ignited within the old dragon's blood. In the form of a golden dragon, he lunged at the green dragon, savagely tearing into its flesh.

The green dragon's dark green dragon armor was ripped away by his assault. The noble lineage of the golden dragon, combined with his pure blood and the newly awakened arcane, left the green dragon utterly defenseless.

As a ninth-level dragon, Loong Jie held an overwhelming advantage, so powerful that he seemed to be in a league of his own. Before long, the green dragon was riddled with wounds, wailing and pleading for mercy.

"The prosperity of the Nagas does not depend on Yu Yuan, nor on the Dragon Slaying Stage! Remember, it is always up to us!"

Loong Jie soared through the skies above Dragon Island, his roar echoing as he conveyed his presence and directives to all the dragons, instructing the Dragon Attendants to serve them.

...

Yu Yuan glided over the endless sea.

"Frozen Hellscape..."

Given the proximity of Dragon Island to the Frozen Hellscape, he decided to explore it. He had intended to use the space magic of the Dragon Slaying Stage, but he couldn't see the Frozen Hellscape through it.

Unable to establish a stable spatial passage due to the lack of visibility, teleportation became a challenge. Thus, upon leaving Dragon Island, he relied on his memories to navigate towards the Frozen Hellscape.

Within the Dragon Slaying Stage was another "Wintermaw," and he was curious to know if there was a blocked passage in the Frozen Hellscape that might lead to the outside world.

As he passed an unfamiliar dark red island, he suddenly heard a faint cry.

"Yu Yuan!"

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