Chapter 100 Rewards
"They even included us soul beasts... and gave us such evaluations and rewards..."
"Abyssal Demonic Dragon... 305,000 years... Demonic Dragon Purgatory Domain... and, Dragon God's Reverse Scale (Imitation)?"
Even with her nearly 300,000-year-old temperament, she couldn't help but feel a slight ripple in her heart.
Each of these rewards directly addressed the core of her cultivation, especially the Bloodline Reversion and Dragon God's Reverse Scale (Imitation), which were of extraordinary significance to her as a pure-blooded dragon descendant, even touching upon the higher-level mysteries she had long sought.
Just then, a pure, dark purple pillar of light was projected down from the sky. Within the pillar of light was not ordinary energy, but rather fragments of the most primal dark laws, the true meaning of destruction, and a wisp... seemingly from the source of the dragon bloodline!
The pillar of light completely enveloped Zi Ji.
"Hmph..."
Zi Ji let out a soft, ambiguous snort, not resisting, but instead completely releasing her aura and bloodline connection.
"Boom—!!!"
Centered on her, a dragon's might even more terrifying and solid than when the celestial canopy manifested before erupted!
The waters of the Lake of Life trembled violently, the ancient trees along its shore rustled, and countless powerful soul beasts dwelling on the edge of the core circle, regardless of their age, all collapsed to the ground, trembling towards the pillar of light—an absolute suppression emanating from the depths of their bloodlines and souls!
Zi Ji's bloodline began to boil and transform!
Dark purple light emanated from every inch of her skin, from every glimpse of her dragon scales. Her figure flickered in and out of existence within the pillar of light, as if she were transforming from "human form" into some more ancient, noble, and terrifying form.
Behind her, a colossal dragon shadow appeared—a terrifying demonic dragon covered entirely in deep dark purple crystalline armor, with ferocious dragon horns on its head, sky-covering bony wings on its back, and its body wreathed in dark red lightning and black demonic flames!
It was her original, illusory form as the Hellish Demon Dragon King.
Now, infused with dark purple energy, this illusory form began to expand, solidify, and transform further!
Its horns became even more curved and sharp, like a crown; more complex and ancient dark golden patterns appeared on its crystal armor; an inextinguishable abyssal fire burned at the edges of its bone wings; and within its dragon eyes, it seemed as if a purgatory world was being born and destroyed!
Abyssal Demon Dragon!
The dragon shadow roared to the sky with an even more ferocious and majestic cry, the sound waves so tangible that they shook the dark purple clouds above, causing them to churn violently!
At the same time, Zi Ji's cultivation aura surged, rapidly breaking through the 290,000-year barrier, steadily advancing towards 300,000 years, and then 305,000 years!
With each thousand-year breakthrough, the pressure she exuded grew heavier, and her control over the surrounding darkness and destructive elements deepened.
When her cultivation stabilized at 305,000 years, a sharp light flashed in Zi Ji's purple eyes, and her thoughts stirred slightly.
"Buzz—!"
An invisible yet more terrifying force field, centered on her, suddenly expanded outwards!
Initially only a few feet in radius, it instantly covered a radius of a hundred miles!
And it seemed to be expanding further outwards at her will!
Within the domain, the sky darkened completely, transforming into an eternal abyss. The earth was stained purplish-black, and scorching abyssal demonic flames spewed from the cracks.
Dark red lightning snakes of destruction roamed in the air, each flash bringing a stinging pain to the soul.
An impenetrable aura of darkness and destruction permeated every inch of space, frantically eroding everything within the domain that was not of the dark attribute.
Demonic Dragon Purgatory!
Within this domain, Zi Ji was the absolute ruler.
She felt her power receive a terrifying amplification in all aspects, and the suppression and erosion of enemies within the domain granted her an unparalleled power to control life and death.
She gently raised her hand, and a wisp of pure abyssal demonic flame danced at her fingertips. The flame was not scorching hot, but it possessed a strange property that could erode the soul and incinerate the very essence of all things.
With another thought, a dark red lightning bolt struck down from nowhere, instantly annihilating a giant rock tens of meters high in the distance into nothingness, leaving not even a speck of dust behind.
"Very good... Now she deserves the title 'Demon Dragon'."
Zi Ji withdrew her domain with satisfaction, the suffocating pressure around her slowly receding, but the eerie and majestic aura of a top predator between her brows only deepened her presence.
Just as she familiarized herself with her newly acquired power, several equally ancient and powerful auras quietly awakened deep within the Lake of Life and in other areas along its shores, casting their watchful gazes towards her location.
Across the continent, after a deathly silence, came a violent reaction like a landslide and a tsunami! In the Heavenly
Dou Empire, at the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xue Ye's teacup fell to the ground with a "crack," shattering into pieces. He seemed oblivious, his face pale, his fingers trembling slightly.
"Soul beasts... the top ten ferocious beasts... 290,000 years... comparable to a level 98 peak Douluo..."
He muttered to himself, each word heavy as a thousand pounds, "The Star Dou Great Forest... it turns out that our Heaven Dou Empire's southern border has always been adjacent to such beings..."
The Prime Minister's face was ashen, and he trembled as he said, "Your Majesty... this... this has exceeded the empire's ability to cope."
"If that 'Dragon Purgatory' domain were to spread out, it would be enough to destroy several cities in an instant! And that Dragon God's Reverse Scale..."
The Grand Elder's voice was dry: "What's even more terrifying is that Zi Ji is only ranked ninth!"
"There are eight more ahead of her... Moreover, this list only includes 'goddesses,' are there any male ferocious beasts of equal or even stronger quality among the soul beasts that are not on the list?"
"The core power of the Star Dou Great Forest is probably far beyond our worst imagination!"
Emperor Xue Ye forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, his voice hoarse: "Immediately, with the highest level of urgency, send a message to Marshal Ge Long, all troops in the southern border are strictly prohibited from entering the Star Dou Great Forest for any reason without my personal order, especially within the mixed zone!"
"Those who have already entered, immediately retreat in the most discreet manner!"
"At the same time, send an envoy... no, I will personally write a letter, in the most humble tone, to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, to attempt to communicate with... with that Lady Zi Ji, expressing the Heaven Dou Empire's awe and... goodwill."
"The words must be extremely careful; there must be absolutely no expression that could be misinterpreted as provocation or hostility!"
"Furthermore, Liu Erlong, Xue Ke, Huo Wu... all of them, without absolutely reliable protection, are strictly forbidden from approaching the Star Dou Great Forest!"
"And, expedite the alliance with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! We must concentrate all the forces we can!"
Martial Soul City, Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong abruptly stood up from the Papal Throne, her scarlet eyes fixed on the fading, yet undeniably oppressive, dark purple list on the sky. Her aura fluctuated violently, the temperature of the entire hall plummeted, and even a faint black frost condensed on the ground.
"Zi Ji... Hell Demon Dragon King... 305,000 years..."
Her voice seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, carrying an unprecedented solemnity and a hint of... excitement?
"Good, very good! The top-tier existences among soul beasts have finally all surfaced!"
(End of Chapter)