Chapter 612: Northern King of the Imperial Weapon, Zi Yan's Sweet Kiss
Dense black lightning surged through the sky, but Mo Yu's eyes were fixed on the figure emerging from the black thunder, stepping with heavy, commanding strides.
This figure was massive, with dark, rugged skin that made him look like a giant mountain. Just standing there, he emitted an oppressive aura that made it hard for anyone to breathe.
The figure was burly, his face showing a hint of dullness. If one looked closely, they would notice that this face bore a striking resemblance to the Northern Dragon King—almost like a younger version of him.
The atmosphere on East Dragon Island seemed to freeze. Mo Yu stared at the towering figure in the sky for a long time before softly saying, "Black Dragon Spirit, have you… transformed into a human?"
The massive figure, who looked as solid as a mountain, suddenly had his dark eyes light up upon hearing Mo Yu's words. His gaze locked onto Mo Yu, and he knelt in midair, bowing respectfully, "Black Thunder Spear Spirit, at your service, master."
Mo Yu's eyes brightened. He hadn't expected this massive man to truly be the weapon spirit that had taken human form.
According to the laws of the Dou Qi Continent, a ninth-grade pill could transform into a human. So, did this mean that the Black Thunder Spear had now reached the level of a ninth-grade weapon?
Thinking of this, Mo Yu quickly stepped forward and helped the spirit up, giving him a firm pat on his iron-like shoulder. He looked at the familiar face and thought for a moment. "From now on, your name is Northern King. You're my weapon spirit. Just call me Boss."
The spirit, now named Northern King, nodded respectfully. Having developed true intelligence, he could clearly sense the genuine joy in Mo Yu's words and expression. He smiled and nodded heavily in agreement.
"By the way, why did you devour the Northern Dragon King?" Mo Yu asked.
The Black Thunder Spear's transformation seemed different from normal pills and weapons—it had devoured a Taixu Ancient Dragon nearing the Four-Star Dou Saint level. It was truly unique.
The Northern King scratched his head and replied, "I'm not sure. It felt like a deep desire from within me, as if by devouring the Northern Dragon King, I could complete my transformation and become a true dragon."
"Oh, could it be because of the Imperial Weapon embryo?" Mo Yu muttered to himself.
He had only obtained the Imperial Weapon embryo a few months ago. Even though it was incredibly powerful, it shouldn't have allowed the Black Thunder Spear to reach ninth-grade so quickly.
However, if the embryo had fused with the Northern Dragon King, it might have accelerated the spear's evolution, not only transforming the Black Dragon Spirit into a true dragon but also giving it the royal bloodline of the Taixu Ancient Dragons.
"How strong are you now? Can you fully control the Northern Dragon King's power?" Mo Yu asked after a moment of thought.
The Northern Dragon King had been at the peak of the Three-Star Dou Saint level, just one step away from reaching Four-Star. If the Northern King could wield all that power, Mo Yu would have gained a powerful ally.
The Northern King shook his head respectfully, "Even though I devoured the Northern Dragon King's body, I used up most of the energy during the transformation. Right now, I can only maintain the strength of a Two-Star Dou Saint."
"Two-Star Dou Saint, huh…" Mo Yu nodded.
Although he was a little disappointed, the fact that the Black Thunder Spear had transformed and possessed the strength of a Two-Star Dou Saint was already a pleasant surprise.
Besides, the Northern King had fused with the Imperial Weapon embryo, which gave the spear the potential to become an Imperial Weapon. Devouring the Northern Dragon King would likely accelerate its evolution, and Mo Yu might obtain an Imperial Weapon even sooner than expected.
"Mo Yu, who is this…?"
At that moment, a fragrant scent reached Mo Yu's nose. Turning, he saw a graceful figure with long, purple hair appear beside him. It was none other than the Dragon Emperor, Zi Yan.
Zi Yan frowned slightly as she looked at the Black Dragon Spirit, who resembled the Northern Dragon King. She turned to Mo Yu with a puzzled expression in her beautiful eyes.
Mo Yu had no reason to hide anything from Zi Yan, so he explained the situation with the Black Thunder Spear and the Imperial Weapon embryo.
"What? The potential to become an Imperial Weapon?"
Even Zi Yan, the Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragons, couldn't help but show a hint of shock in her eyes.
Imperial Weapons, Imperial Pills, and Dou Emperors were the stuff of legends on the Dou Qi Continent, things that every powerful being dreamed of.
She hadn't expected that the weapon spirit standing before her had the potential to become an Imperial Weapon. Moreover, after devouring the Northern Dragon King, it could even be considered part of her clan, and not just any part—a member of the royal bloodline.
"Zi Yan, Northern King devoured the Northern Dragon King. This won't violate your clan's laws, will it?" Mo Yu asked, concerned.
Even though the Northern King now had the bloodline of the Taixu Ancient Dragons, Mo Yu didn't want him to be too entangled with the dragon clan. The Northern King, a future Imperial Weapon, could only be his sword, not someone else's.
Zi Yan quickly understood Mo Yu's concerns. After all, even though she wouldn't try to take control of the Northern King, some of the older members of her clan might try to claim him for themselves. Mo Yu wanted to clear things up now to avoid future conflicts between them.
"The Northern Dragon King's body should, by our clan's rules, be buried in the Dragon Tomb," Zi Yan frowned, then smiled mischievously, "But you've done my clan a great service, so it's only fair that you get a reward. Besides, the clan hated him, so who knows if they'd even want to bury him in the Dragon Tomb?"
"Now that your weapon spirit has devoured the Northern Dragon King, he's your prize of war. The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan won't claim him. If any of the old guys complain, I'll handle it."
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded, relieved. He trusted Zi Yan's ability to handle things, and if any of the dragons objected, he could always deal with them himself.
"Your Majesty, the Dragon Emperor!"
At that moment, the Great Elder of East Dragon Island and the others flew over. After glancing at the Northern King in surprise, they stopped a respectful distance away from Zi Yan and bowed.
"Great Elder, is everything on East Dragon Island settled?" Zi Yan asked, returning to her commanding Dragon Emperor persona.
"Your Majesty, the island is secure. The warriors of the Three Great Dragon Islands have fled, but many from their clans have chosen to remain with us on East Dragon Island," the Great Elder reported respectfully. He was referring to the people who had knelt in submission earlier.
"Good. Take them in for now and keep a close watch. Now that the Three Great Dragon Kings are dead, it's time to unify the Ancient Dragon Islands," Zi Yan said, nodding.
The Great Elder and the others nodded in agreement before bowing again and flying back to East Dragon Island. Having just witnessed Zi Yan's use of the Dragon Slayer Sword, they were filled with awe.
As they left, Zi Yan turned to see Mo Yu looking at her with a strange expression. She blinked, "What?"
"Heh, Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor is truly impressive," Mo Yu said, shaking his head in admiration. It was hard to believe that this was the same girl who once tagged along for food, carefree and innocent.
"I didn't put on airs in front of you. Why are you acting all sentimental?" Zi Yan rolled her eyes at him, then stepped closer, a playful smile on her face.
"What's wrong with being the Dragon Emperor? Isn't Cai Lin also a queen? I heard you really like that kind of roleplay. Didn't Cai Lin tell me that when you two are… you prefer her to act like a queen, and you…"
"Cough, cough! Stop right there!" Mo Yu's face turned red, and he quickly interrupted, embarrassed.
He stole a glance at Zi Yan, noticing her teasing expression, and felt a little awkward. He hadn't expected Cai Lin to share such private details with her.
Was it true that girls' conversations were even wilder than boys'?
"Hehe." Zi Yan giggled but then turned serious again. "Thank you. If you hadn't seriously injured the Three Dragon Kings, my immature Dragon Slayer Sword wouldn't have been able to finish them off."
"No need for thanks. I've been running around dealing with your problems for quite a while now," Mo Yu smiled.
He had recruited the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan to help Zi Yan, intercepted the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan's experts, and then fought the Three Dragon Kings. It had indeed been a busy time.
Of course, Mo Yu wouldn't complain about it, but he suddenly remembered something and, with a mock fierce tone, said, "Oh, and don't mention that thing you said earlier again! Cai Lin and I didn't play those kinds of games!"
Even as he said it, his face turned red, betraying his embarrassment.
"Hehe, whether you did or not, only you know the truth. No need to explain—or should I say, no need to make excuses," Zi Yan teased with a grin.
Mo Yu's face hardened. He was about to make Zi Yan promise not to say anything more about this when suddenly, a fragrant breeze brushed past him, and he felt something soft and smooth press against his cheek. He turned to see Zi Yan's lips brushing against his face, her cheeks tinged with a shy blush.
Stunned, Mo Yu opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, Zi Yan had already darted away, flying toward the distant dragon island. As she left, her long purple hair fluttered in the air, brushing against his face, leaving a pleasant feeling.
Just before she disappeared, Mo Yu heard her flustered voice, "Actually, I can play the queen like Cai Lin too…"
Hearing that, Mo Yu's face turned dark, and he nearly fell out of the sky.
Did he… perhaps have the potential to become a "Dragon Knight" as well?
The great battle on East Dragon Island finally ended in a decisive victory, thanks to the terrifying power of the Dragon Slayer Sword.
After this battle, East Dragon Island's strength would surge, far surpassing the Three Great Dragon Islands, while the other islands would inevitably decline.
The Dragon Slayer Sword was the symbol of the Dragon Emperor. Before, many warriors from the other islands had doubted Zi Yan's identity, but after this battle, those doubts would vanish. The bloodline pressure exerted by the true Dragon Emperor would ensure that the remaining warriors of the Three Great Dragon Islands would make their final choice.
While East Dragon Island was busy with the aftermath of the battle, Mo Yu retreated into a secluded chamber to meditate.
After the continuous battles, especially the intense fight with the Three Dragon Kings, Mo Yu felt that the barrier to breaking through to the Two-Star Dou Saint level had begun to loosen. Seizing this opportunity, he decided to enter seclusion and attempt a breakthrough.
As Mo Yu entered his meditative state, thoughts of Zi Yan's kiss and her teasing words still lingered in his mind, causing his emotions to stir.
However, as he slowly calmed himself and focused on his cultivation, he managed to suppress those distracting thoughts and began his path of secluded training.
While Mo Yu was in seclusion, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, which had been torn apart by internal conflict, finally removed all obstacles. Under Zi Yan's leadership as the Dragon Emperor, East Dragon Island began its conquest of the other three islands. There was no longer any dissent.
The Northern Dragon King's treachery had left the Ancient Dragon Clan bitterly disappointed, so no one was angry about his death. As for the Western and Southern Dragon Kings, they were branded as traitors and executed on the spot.
With all these factors aligning, the unification of the Four Great Dragon Islands went surprisingly smoothly. The four massive islands, floating in the void, were reunited by the combined efforts of the Ancient Dragon Clan's experts.
From this point on, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan could truly be considered unified. No longer would there be Four Great Dragon Islands—there would only be one Ancient Dragon Island! (End of Chapter)
Friends, if you want to read chapters in advance, subscribe to my patreon.
Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Cortez10