Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

WHOOSH!

Just then, a figure flickered into view atop the mountain peak. It was a young man.

This young man was none other than Shangguan Qingmu.

"Ling Fei has broken through to the Small Primordial Pill Realm. What's more, he killed nearly two hundred Celestial Pill Realm experts from the various Sects in the Falling Star Mountain Range," Shangguan Qingmu said as he walked over to Shangguan Wan'Er. Ordinarily, Ling Fei's stunning battle record would be joyous news, but Shangguan Qingmu couldn't bring himself to be truly happy right now.

Because the people Ling Fei had killed were from the Beiming Sword Sect.

And he, Shangguan Qingmu, was a member of the Beiming Sword Sect.

Perhaps this matter had nothing to do with an ordinary disciple like him.

But Ling Fei had killed a genius like Beishan Yun. How could the Beiming Sword Sect possibly let him go?

And then there was Shangguan Wan'Er!

Shangguan Wan'Er was a genius disciple of the Beiming Sword Sect.

Her every move was under intense scrutiny.

Now that something like this had happened, was there still any possibility for her and Ling Fei?

Shangguan Qingmu was somewhat aware of the relationship between Shangguan Wan'Er and Ling Fei.

That was why Shangguan Qingmu was in a bad mood.

"I already know about this matter," Shangguan Wan'Er said softly, turning to glance at Shangguan Qingmu.

A clear trace of sorrow could be heard in her words.

"From now on, I'm afraid it will be very difficult for you to associate with Ling Fei," Shangguan Qingmu said.

"From now on...!" Hearing this, Shangguan Wan'Er's brows furrowed slightly. She despised this feeling of having her fate controlled by others.

Back in the Great Tang Empire, she had wanted to grow stronger precisely so she could control her own destiny, and through her efforts, she had entered a great Sect in the Southern Wilderness.

After joining the Beiming Sword Sect, she condensed a Sword Intent Seed at the fastest possible speed, broke through to the Profound Pill Realm, and became one of heaven's favored daughters.

She never thought she would still be in this position.

However, her expression quickly returned to normal.

"If I become strong enough, who can control me?" Shangguan Wan'Er murmured, her gaze becoming incredibly profound.

Within her, the heart of an expert grew even more resolute.

"For now, let's go see Ling Fei," Shangguan Wan'Er said, her gaze shifting.

"Alright. I heard Ling Fei is still in the Falling Star Mountain Range and hasn't come out yet. I wonder how he's doing." Shangguan Qingmu nodded and muttered, "The Falling Star Mountain Range is a dangerous place, after all!" Even though Ling Fei had defeated the people from the Beiming Sword Sect, Shangguan Qingmu was still extremely worried.

After all, Nascent Soul Realm Powerhouses were known to have fallen in that region!

And so, Shangguan Wan'Er and Shangguan Qingmu set off for the Falling Star Mountain Range.

'I wonder what's so extraordinary about this Ling Fei.' Besides them, geniuses from other Sects who heard the news also developed an interest in meeting him.

As a result, many people began rushing toward the Falling Star Mountain Range.

...

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

During this time, Ling Fei had been continuously absorbing the True Dragon Blood Qi, and his physique had clearly undergone a transformation.

Within his bloodline, his blood now flowed with the roar of a True Dragon. A Dragon's Might lay dormant within him, and the aura he exuded was intimidating.

"True Dragon Body!" On this day, Ling Fei, whose eyes were tightly shut, activated his Heart Spirit. True Dragon Blood Qi surged through his flesh and meridians.

Instantly, scales appeared on his skin, accompanied by a dense wave of True Dragon Blood Qi.

A vast Dragon's Might spread out, making him seem like a humanoid True Dragon coiled in place.

'I've finally forged the True Dragon Body.' Seeing this, Ling Fei heaved a sigh of relief.

After forging the True Dragon Body, the Power within him was immeasurably stronger than before.

Not only that, but the Dragon's Might radiating from him was vast and no different from that of a True Dragon. The True Dragon Mystical Technique also became much clearer to him.

"Not bad. Next, you will merge your Heart Soul with the True Dragon Pattern and begin to take control of the Eye of Destruction," Ao Qian Dragon King's voice sounded.

"Mm," Ling Fei nodded.

To control the True Dragon's Eye, he had to use the bloodline pattern within Ao Qian's True Dragon Blood as a guide.

Alternatively, he could also use Dragon Blood to activate the power of the True Dragon's Eye.

However, that would only activate some of the True Dragon's Eye's power; it was not true control.

And so, Ao Qian acted again, drawing out the bloodline pattern from within the Dragon Blood.

As the blood pattern was drawn out, Ling Fei immediately released his Heart Spirit, intending to merge with it.

But the bloodline pattern was simply too powerful. An ordinary person's Heart Spirit would be unable to merge with it at all; the moment they touched it, they would be crushed by the Dragon's Might.

"So painful!" As his Heart Spirit tried to merge, Ling Fei's soul immediately felt immense agony.

His body trembled uncontrollably, and his face contorted in pain.

It felt as if his soul had been placed in a dragon's den, enduring the rampage of True Dragon Power.

The True Dragon Power was more terrifying than a sharp blade, constantly slicing down at him.

Ling Fei's released Heart Spirit was being sliced apart. The pain transmitted directly to his soul, making him feel it as if it were happening to his physical body.

Yet, he had no choice but to press forward and merge with the True Dragon Bloodline pattern.

'This is truly too difficult.'

Even with Ao Qian acting to suppress the power of the bloodline pattern, Ling Fei's Heart Spirit was still suffering immensely.

The agony was so intense that his consciousness began to blur.

BANG!

Finally, after resisting for a moment, Ling Fei's Heart Spirit shattered.

The sensation was like his soul being broken, as if he was about to die.

A short while later, Ling Fei's soul finally recovered.

But the feeling of his Heart Spirit being torn apart by the True Dragon Qi still left him shaken.

Ao Qian saw all of this but remained silent.

He knew that if Ling Fei couldn't endure, it would mean failure; he would be unable to truly control the True Dragon's Eye.

Besides, the path of cultivation was fraught with countless difficulties.

Without great perseverance, one might not be able to seize opportunities even if they arose, and they certainly wouldn't be able to grow strong.

So now, everything depended on Ling Fei. He could only be a witness on the side.

After his Heart Spirit shattered, Ling Fei's consciousness gradually returned. His gaze hardened, and he gritted his teeth, thinking to himself, 'This is the final step. As long as I merge with Ao Qian Dragon King's bloodline pattern, I can control the True Dragon's Eye and unearth the Divine Dao Mystical within. I absolutely cannot give up.'

'As long as I control the True Dragon's Eye, the Destruction Dao will become my treasure. If I keep working hard, I can definitely become a top-tier powerhouse.'

'That way, I can share my adoptive father's burdens. That way, my adoptive father won't be killed by his enemies.'

The thought of his adoptive father made Ling Fei's Heart Spirit even more resolute.

No matter what, he could not let the scene from his Xin Meng appear.

He absolutely could not let his adoptive father fall.

Gritting his teeth, Ling Fei once again sent out a wisp of his Heart Spirit to try and merge with the Dragon Blood Dao Pattern.

This Dragon Blood Pattern was like a True Dragon appearing before him.

The moment Ling Fei's Heart Spirit drew near, it was immediately engulfed by the vast Dragon Qi.

The Dragon Qi raged, crashing into him like a True Dragon and slicing at him like sharp blades. He felt the pain as if it were real, causing his body to tremble uncontrollably.

This time, Ling Fei's Heart Spirit seemed a bit stronger, and he actually managed to touch the bloodline pattern.

However, the bloodline pattern within Ao Qian's True Dragon Blood seemed to reject him, shattering his Heart Spirit directly.

His Heart Spirit shattering again felt like his soul being annihilated—a terrifying sensation.

But, a moment later, Ling Fei continued to send out his Heart Spirit...

Again, and again...

He failed a total of seventeen times.

Throughout those seventeen attempts, Ling Fei never stopped.

He didn't show the slightest intention of backing down. All that remained was an even more determined gaze.

'This boy's mental fortitude far exceeds my expectations.' Seeing this, even Ao Qian Dragon King couldn't help but take a deep breath.