Chapter 1474 - 1131: Shangguan Yun Can Give You Double, Even Tenfold
"[Dragon Ball]
Category: Grade 2 mystical treasure (Gather eight to become Grade 1 mystical treasure)
Effects: 1: Strong Three Elements: Increase Qi by 20%, Strengthen Spirit by 20%, Reinforce Body by 20%;
2: Violent Pearl: One-time consumption of all energy within the Dragon Ball (complete state), temporarily increasing Essence Qi, Spirit, and Body by fifty percent (non-complete state increase varies);
3: Dragon Energy: The bearer of the Dragon Ball can add 500 points of Dragon Energy, providing protection from three calamities;
4: Healing: Consume the energy within the Dragon Ball for healing;
5: Call the Wind and Summon the Rain: (Seal: Gather 4 Dragon Balls or gain approval from the Dragon Soul to activate this effect)
6: Foreknowledge: (Seal: Gather 8 Dragon Balls gain approval from the Dragon Soul to activate this effect)
Note: (Each additional Dragon Ball increases its effect amplification by twenty percent, when eight Dragon Balls unite, one gains the blessing of the Divine Dragon’s power, greatly enhancing Essence Qi, Spirit, and Dragon Energy.)
Explanation: Dragon Ball is a coexistent object with the Divine Dragon in the Dragon Roar Cave of the Chamu Clan. It is rumored that the Azure Dragon once gave birth to nine offspring; ultimately only the Chamu Clan’s Divine Dragon successfully broke the shell and survived, while the other eight did not and over the ages, they condensed into eight Dragon Balls, each possessing miraculous powers.
When all eight Dragon Balls unite, one gains the blessing of the Divine Dragon’s power. However, since the Chamu Clan’s Divine Dragon was killed, the Dragon Ball has been cursed. Anyone with malicious intent will be cursed, causing a change in mind and heart; they may either go astray or become the vessel of a dragon’s evil thoughts and soul, thus transforming into a dragon demon monster."
"...These attributes... it’s not simply a Grade 2 mystical treasure..."
Jiang Dali was secretly amazed after reading the various effects of the Dragon Ball.
However, upon seeing the final appended explanation, he felt that such effects seemed understandable.
If the rumors are true, then each Dragon Ball is like a dragon offspring that didn’t survive; hence the Dragon Balls possess immense Dragon Clan essence, having special effects like calling the wind and summoning the rain seems normal.
After all, in ancient records, the Azure Dragon is the strongest among the Four Spirits, stronger even than the once unfallen Fire Qilin. The offspring of the Azure Dragon, each one is likely at least stronger than a Fake Phoenix, though compared to the War God Temple’s Demon Dragon they might still be lacking.
Based on the increasing benefits seen from gathering more Dragon Balls, if all eight are gathered, one could amplify a person’s Essence Qi, Spirit, and Body by about four times; in terms of enhancement, it can almost rival the Divine Stone.
After all, the Divine Stone only enhances a person’s Inner Strength, not Essence Qi or Spirit.
"It seems if Shangguan Yun had four Dragon Balls in hand, he could at least use them to double his Essence Qi, Spirit, and Body. At the level of Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, if at the peak, doubling Essence Qi, Spirit, and Body could indeed barely match a burgeoning Returning to Truth Realm expert... No wonder he didn’t flee."
Jiang Dali casually handed the strongly attracted and vibrating Dragon Ball to the astonished Chamu Long, saying lightly, "You keep this Dragon Ball for now. One Dragon Ball is not a powerful treasure for myself as village chief, it limits my fighting style instead. Once all eight Dragon Balls are gathered and I need them, I will seek you out to borrow them again."
"Ah... This..."
Chamu Long’s heart was greatly shaken by Jiang Dali’s magnanimity.
Both he and Shangguan Yun, as well as others, viewed the Dragon Ball as a treasure. Yet in front of this exceptionally grand village chief, they are merely trivial, valued only with the presence of all eight Dragon Balls.
He realized he was foolish to worry about the village chief requesting the Dragon Ball without avenging him. The village chief’s willingness to help was evidently not for the Dragon Ball.
Feeling ashamed, Chamu Long saw Jiang Dali already commanding Demon Hawk to dive down towards the broad construction platform below, heading straight for the large crowd gathered there.
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At this moment, the Zhongxin Hall plaza was densely packed with disciples returning from various regions under Shangguan Yun’s orders, standing ready as if facing a formidable foe, eyes fixed on the massive circling Demon Hawk above.
Unlike the native disciples, the players from Zhongxin Hall had fluctuating thoughts, various ideas of betrayal and defection had long surfaced. These ideas, however, remained hidden while Shangguan Yun maintained presence within the sect and dared not be outwardly expressed, but their courage and resolve against Black Wind Village Chief had plummeted to an icy low.
As the massive Demon Hawk dive bombed down, the crowd erupted in commotion, the hundreds and thousands of Zhongxin Hall disciples stirred with a faint tension evident on their faces.
The rows of archer disciples watched the imposing Demon Hawk swoop down, their fingers quivering over taut bowstrings, sweat forming on their foreheads and tips of noses, unprecedented tension holding them back from releasing their arrows.
Normally, Shangguan Yun would show no sign of weakness before anyone, yet now, standing inside the arena, profound with urgency, he watched the diving Demon Hawk with intense focus but unusually did not take aggressive action.
His hands placed behind him needed only a slight gesture to signal the archers to launch arrows into the sky at the Demon Hawk, saturating the space with arrows.
Yet, at this moment, his hands remained unmoved, facial expression unchanged, his eyes locked with the primal gaze of the towering Demon Hawk above.
The air seemed to thicken with invisible pressure and sharpness.
Strong against the weak!
The situation is clear!
Even the famously assertive, self-proclaimed Shu’s local Emperor Shangguan Yun had to concede that the arriving dragon truly overwhelmed him, the head snake.
Yet, for him to easily surrender the Dragon Ball and plead for forgiveness from a weaker Chamu Long was absolutely! impossible!
Whoosh! ——
A fierce wind rose.
The black cloak fluttered and fell to the ground.
Tap——
Jiang Dali’s tall and mighty figure landed amidst countless spotlight-like gazes.
His eyes shone like torches, his disheveled long hair hung over his shoulders, his sturdy and robust body was clad in a black cloak, and the exaggerated and ferocious iron nail bracelets gleamed with a cold and sharp light in the twilight, making one’s heart skip a beat.
The thousand disciples of Zhongxin Hall extended from both sides, densely packed, like iron pincers tightly intimidating Jiang Dali and others who stepped into the arena.
The sound of slightly heavy breathing due to tension merged into one, surprisingly forming a light mist like smoke on this early winter day. Eyes filled with fear and evasion were firmly locked onto the mighty figure striding confidently, following closely with their gaze.
"Shangguan Yun!"
Chamu Long leapt down from the Demon Hawk, walked beside Jiang Dali, and roared angrily at Shangguan Yun, coldly saying, "Shangguan cur, in the past, you exterminated my Chamu Clan, you should have known this day of reckoning would come."
Shangguan Yun stood proudly in the center of the Zhongxin Hall disciples and snorted coldly upon hearing this. He said indifferently, "Chamu Long, don’t pretend to be powerful by association. I acknowledge that you’ve now allied with someone as esteemed as the Black Wind Village Chief, but my respect and courtesy are reserved for the Village Chief, not you, Chamu Long. If it weren’t for the Village Chief bringing you here today, would you dare appear before me?"
Chamu Long was infuriated upon hearing this, yet found himself at a loss for words to refute.
If Jiang Dali hadn’t brought him, he certainly wouldn’t have appeared before Shangguan Yun to throw himself into the net.
Jiang Dali waved his hand, and the Demon Hawk flapped its wings again, carrying Bu Jingyun back into the sky amidst a fierce wind.
He then examined Shangguan Yun like a hunter eyeing his prey, his eyes shining brightly with a relaxed and carefree air. He said, "Master Shangguan, it doesn’t matter if you don’t care about Chamu Long. But exterminating the Chamu Clan is indeed the root cause of this hatred. I’m not some meddlesome do-gooder."
"However, since Brother Cha Mu is now working for me, I naturally have a reason to help him resolve this grudge. You may not value him now, but you must today, because you’re going to die for his revenge."
As he uttered the final word "die," a powerful and unchallengeable momentum swept out. Combining with his determined steps, it was even more terrifying than an advancing army, and the astonishing momentum seemed to form layers of substantial air waves that suddenly surged in all directions.
Crash——
"Ouch!"
"Ah!"
The surrounding crowd felt an immense pressure bearing down on their chests. Everyone felt their vision darken, their breathing difficult, and their internal organs seemed about to burst, causing them to stagger back and fall heavily to the ground.
In an instant, chaos reigned.
Amidst the chaotic scene, Jiang Dali and the blood-boiling Chamu Long charged straight towards Shangguan Yun, cloaks fluttering in their wake.
Jiang Dali’s calm yet authoritative voice spread in all directions, "Master Shangguan, you should know that if I take action, these disciples would only suffer needless harm.
Your grudge with Chamu Long should be settled by yourself alone. All other unrelated people, get lost for Jiang’s sake!"
"Get out!" "Move!" The last two words emerged as a fierce and turbulent sound wave that almost turned into a tangible sonic force, shaking the ground within a ten-foot radius to display cracks.
Boom——
The surrounding air seemed to be stirred by his voice into a strong airflow, instantly sending the retreating and disordered crowd flying, scattering them afar!
Many players still airborne saw their blood bars drop rapidly, nearly knocked out upon landing, and hurriedly crawled away in terror after hitting the ground.
In an instant, the densely-packed space was cleared, leaving only Shangguan Yun standing in the center, surrounded by a protective Gang Qi. The Qi Force around him rippled slightly under the sonic impact.
Shangguan Yun’s expression was solemn as he felt the unmatched force contained in Jiang Dali’s shout. His clasped hands suddenly tightened, and an invisible Qi Force merged with the protective shield, dispersing the sound waves.
At the same time, a noble and majestic Dragon Energy surged from his body, lifting his silver cloak with a rush, countering Jiang Dali’s ferocious momentum as he approached, standing on equal footing, and shouted loudly.
"Master Jiang, I have no intention of being your enemy. The extermination of the Chamu Clan was not solely my doing. I have already killed the culprits one by one, and now I’m willing to compensate Chamu Long. Zhongxin Hall can also form an alliance with your Black Wind Village.
Whatever Chamu Long can offer you, I, Shangguan Yun, can certainly double or even ten times it!"
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