Covering the Sky: I, Wang Teng, truly lack the bearing of an emperor.

Chapter 367 Dragon Pool Transformation
"Dragon's lair..."

Wang Teng pondered.

The massive stone wall, carved with dragons and phoenixes, emits a faint glow.

From a distance, the massive stone wall resembles a starry sky, with several phoenixes and dragons soaring about, creating a scene of auspiciousness and good fortune.

"That little guy from the Great Xia Dynasty is quite lucky; he actually found a place to raise dragons." The Chaotic Ancient Emperor's weapon deity clicked his tongue in amazement.

"A place for raising dragons?" Wang Teng asked, not understanding.

"Given its unique terrain, this place must have once been inhabited by ancient dragons. It has absorbed a trace of the aura of ancient dragons, and with the nurturing of countless creatures in the Qinling Mountains over the past millions of years, it has finally formed this place for raising dragons, also known as the dragon's lair. If it were in the legendary ancient times, ancient dragons with extremely pure bloodlines would have slumbered here, and there might have been a one or two chance of them transforming into the legendary true dragons."

The ancient emperors and gods lamented.

He had never seen such a unique terrain before; the land for raising dragons had actually taken shape.

Moreover, according to his speculation, this dragon-raising site was not formed for very long; it must have been formed after the last dark upheaval.

Because there are no signs of a major battle here, nor the aura of the ancient dragon race.

If this dragon's lair had formed very early, then when the Dark Turmoil broke out, the ancient dragon race would definitely have seized this place and spared no expense to settle their lineage's ancient princes or princesses here, in order to seek that one percent chance of them transforming into dragons.

"There's a chance of him transforming into a dragon..." Wang Teng fell into deep thought upon hearing this.

"Yes, anyone with dragon blood has a chance to transform into a dragon here. Although the probability is very low, this terrain, which took countless years to form, has one major characteristic: there is no possibility of failure. A 10% chance of transforming into a dragon is the best outcome, while the worst outcome is failure. However, even if they fail, they will not pay any price. On the contrary, it will make the bloodline of true dragons within them even stronger," said the Chaotic Ancient Emperor's Weapon Deity.

As a divine being of imperial weapons, he can be seen as an extension of the life of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor. He has lived from the era of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor to the present day, and the years he has experienced are exceptionally long. If he were on Earth in the previous life, he could even be said to have witnessed the evolution of human civilization from its very beginning.

For him, the changes of the sea over tens of thousands of years were just a part of his life.

Therefore, he knew a little about all sorts of rumors.

Upon seeing this legendary dragon's lair, the ancient imperial deities also took the initiative to explain it to Wang Teng.

"There's a chance that a creature can transform into a true dragon?" Wang Teng asked in surprise. This kind of terrain is already considered to have seized the creation of heaven and earth. Even in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths of the Perfect World, there probably isn't such terrain.

After all, even in the Perfect World, the upper limit for a true dragon is the Celestial King. A fully grown true dragon possesses at least the supreme level of combat power, which is equivalent to an ancient emperor.

A dragon's lair, a place for nurturing dragons, actually has a chance of producing an existence equivalent to an ancient emperor.

"It's just a chance, and nobody knows how high that chance is. One in ten percent is the probability of achieving the most perfect state. In reality, it's probably pitifully small! Moreover, transforming into a true dragon isn't that easy... To transform into a true dragon using the Dragon Transformation Ground would take at least several thousand years. Want to achieve it in one fell swoop? Impossible." The Chaotic Ancient Emperor's weapon deity transmitted its voice.

Throughout history, becoming a strong person has never been something that can be achieved overnight. The only way to become strong is through down-to-earth cultivation.

The same goes for Wang Teng.

To outsiders, Wang Teng was the strongest fighter among those at the same cultivation level. He withstood a powerful attack from a great expert in the Dragon Transformation Realm, and even seemed omniscient and omnipotent, effortlessly wielding various forbidden techniques from imperial scriptures. During battle, he was exceptionally elegant and otherworldly, like a banished immortal.

But who knows what Wang Teng went through?

He didn't become invincible at the same level all at once.

Only a few people know how many beatings he endured in the desolate forbidden land.

From a lowly slave at the Saintly Realm to a fully-fledged Saintly Body without defeat, only Wang Teng himself knows the extent of his injuries, the number of times he was defeated, and the countless torments he endured.

This scene of being beaten, almost identical to that of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor, successfully propelled Wang Teng to rise to prominence, eventually becoming the strongest of the younger generation and revered as the Northern Emperor Wang Teng.

It is precisely for this reason that the Chaotic Ancient Emperor and his divine beings value Wang Teng so highly; after all, Wang Teng bears some resemblance to the Chaotic Ancient Emperor.

“Several thousand years… compared to becoming a true dragon, that’s not a long time,” Wang Teng said.

There was a great emperor of the demon race named Xue Yueqing. His true form was an ordinary snow rabbit. In the end, he made a comeback and became the legendary true dragon, proving himself to be an ancient emperor and suppressing an era.

This is also the only recorded true dragon from the era of Shrouding the Heavens.

This shows that the true dragon is still very powerful.

After passing the huge stone wall, Wang Teng saw a pool about three zhang in size, with mist rising from it, making it look somewhat hazy.

The pool contained only about three inches of liquid, which was viscous like jelly and had a slightly bouncy texture when touched.

"Is this the dragon marrow...?" Wang Teng asked.

It really does feel a bit like jelly.

The pool is very large, so even though it's only three inches high, it actually holds quite a lot.

"This alternative dragon marrow, even if it's not top-grade, is almost the same," the Chaotic Ancient Emperor Weapon Deity remarked.

This kind of dragon marrow is very rare. If it weren't for this dragon-raising site, it would probably be impossible to cultivate this kind of dragon marrow.

"Boy, do you still have the sacred spring water from the Forbidden Land of Desolation on you? You can pour it into the pool to activate the effects of the dragon marrow, and then cultivate here. It will be twice as effective with half the effort, and it will also preserve the characteristics of this place as much as possible. If a suitable candidate is found in the future, they can be sent here for transformation." The Chaotic Ancient Imperial Weapon was also seeing such a special terrain for the first time, so it couldn't help but give a few more reminders, not wanting to see such a terrain being wasted.

“I don’t have the Holy Spring on me anymore, but I can draw it in,” Wang Teng said.

He used the bronze ring in his hand to open a portal, drawing in the sacred spring from the ancient forbidden mountain, which flowed into the dragon's lair.

In an instant, a continuous stream of holy spring water, brimming with vitality, poured into the dragon's lair, quickly filling the pool.

The already extraordinary dragon marrow, upon encountering the sacred spring water of the forbidden zone of life in the Eastern Wilderness, burst forth with even stronger vitality.

The entire pool of holy spring water was crystal clear. The dragon marrow at the bottom, which appeared to be distinct from the holy spring water, was actually beginning to slowly blend together, stimulating its unique properties.

Within the dragon's lair, life grew ever more vibrant, as if a true dragon were being conceived and would soon be born.

"Tsk tsk tsk, only we can afford such extravagance. Even if others discovered this dragon-raising ground and knew its special characteristics, they wouldn't be able to absorb its opportunities while retaining its unique features. In the end, they would only be able to use it as a disposable resource," the Chaotic Ancient Emperor's Weapon God remarked with a sigh. They knew the special nature of this place and had a way to preserve its characteristics. This meant they could use it multiple times, and even send suitable candidates here in the future to seek the possibility of transforming into true dragons.

Wang Teng nodded, stepped into the Dragon's Lair Pool, lay down in it, and began to absorb the essence of the dragon marrow.

Within the Dragon Marrow Pool, it seemed as if countless small dragons were spreading, cheering and leaping with joy. Following Wang Teng's absorption, they extended continuously from his meridians, flowing into his body and traveling along the great dragon on his spine, ultimately becoming the nourishment for the great dragon on his spine to soar.

As the dragon marrow entered his body, Wang Teng's spine moved slightly, like a real dragon raising its head and emitting a faint dragon roar.

His fourth vertebra creaked, as if it were transforming into a dragon's body, further expanding the illusory image of the real dragon behind him.

Almost instantly, Wang Teng's aura suddenly surged.

His long-suppressed cultivation level finally broke through at this moment.

"The fourth level of the Dragon Transformation Realm..." Wang Teng closed his eyes slightly, sensing the changes in the aura within his body.

Perhaps because he was already very strong, now that he has broken through, he feels that the surging power within him far exceeds what he used to have.

If he were to face the gap-toothed old man at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm in his current state, Wang Teng was confident that he could defeat him within five moves.

Even these five moves are quite conservative, considering that Wang Teng is not revealing any other trump cards and is only using the legacy of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor to fight.

Otherwise, as long as they are at the same level, Wang Teng could defeat his opponent in one or two moves.

"I can still break through, but there's no rush. First, I need to solidify my foundation and truly reach the pinnacle in every realm. Only in this way can I maintain my invincible demeanor and undefeated record. Otherwise, if I encounter a powerful person later, I will become their stepping stone."

Wang Teng knew that only by reaching the pinnacle in every realm could he maintain his invincible momentum and continue to be invincible.

If you feel that you have almost reached your limit and are ready to break through, and you are eager to seek that breakthrough, then you will feel the gap when you actually meet someone who has reached their limit in the future.

This is also what Uncle Chenxiang was reminded of when he put water in the Lotus Lantern.

Therefore, Wang Teng remained immersed in the dragon marrow and did not rush to break through.

Anyway, the dragon marrow reserves here are very large and abundant, enough for him to use for a long time. If Wang Teng wanted, he could even go into seclusion here to cultivate until he reached the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm before coming out of seclusion.

"You're setting your standards too high for yourself, but throughout history, has anyone ever been truly perfect?" The Chaotic Ancient Emperor's Weapon God looked at Wang Teng. He had always known about Wang Teng's high standards for himself, so he didn't say much at this moment, only sighed.

“It is precisely because no one is perfect that no one can become an immortal. If I could achieve perfection, wouldn’t I be the first person in history?” Wang Teng chuckled.

He was immersed in the Dragon Pool, enveloped in a vibrant liquid formed by the fusion of dragon marrow and holy spring water, and his entire being was undergoing a transformation at all times.

At the same time that Wang Teng broke through, those who had gone with him to the Qinling Mountains, a million miles away, to search for the best dragon marrow, all returned to their respective forces.

In the Nine Li Dynasty, the emperor sat on his throne, listening expressionlessly to the reports from the princes below.

After the princes below had finished speaking, he calmly said, "You mean you planned everything perfectly, but in the end, a few people from the Eastern Wilderness stole the opportunity?"

His voice was calm, but it carried immense authority, making the princes of the Jiuli Dynasty below dare not even breathe loudly, only daring to lower their heads.

"That's right. The two groups from the Eastern Wilderness were extremely powerful. One of them had a terrifyingly strong backer who could suppress the cultivation of everyone present with a single item, forcing them all into the Dragon Transformation Realm. Originally, he wanted his own prodigy to crush others at the same level to compete for that item. However, the person who appeared next was Wang Teng from the Northern Plains. In a battle at the same level, everyone lost."

The prince of the Jiuli Dynasty took a deep breath and spoke.

This is something everyone has seen, and he has no reason to lie about it, and lying would be pointless anyway.

“Beiyuan Wang Teng? It must be Beidi Wang Teng!” the emperor of the Jiuli Dynasty said.

The prince of the Jiuli Dynasty lowered his head and dared not utter a sound.

"Forget it, since it's him, you didn't lose unjustly. There are just too many legends about Wang Teng in the Eastern Wilderness, but only one or two things are passed down to the Central Plains." The Emperor of the Nine Li Dynasty spoke calmly.

"Did you have any other conflicts with Wang Teng during your trip?" he continued to ask.

"No, no," the prince of the Jiuli Dynasty quickly shook his head.

"Okay, got it."

……

Meanwhile, within the Great Xia Dynasty, the Emperor and his most favored prince, Xia Yiming, were listening to reports from the Great Xia Dynasty's icy princess and the Emperor's uncle.

"So you're giving this favor to me?" Xia Yiming asked.

“Yes, that’s what Wang Teng said.” The Great Xia Imperial Uncle nodded.

The emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty nodded slightly upon hearing this, "What is Wang Teng's attitude towards the Great Xia Dynasty?"

"When he learned that the bronze dragon was a relic of the Great Xia Dynasty's predecessors, he didn't act aggressively or simply take it and leave. Instead, he deliberately left a good impression, so Wang Teng's attitude towards the Great Xia Dynasty was quite friendly," the Great Xia Imperial Uncle said after thinking for a moment.

"That's good... Yiming, keep a close eye on the situation in Zhongzhou. Once Wang Teng appears, you can actively create some chance encounters," the Great Xia Emperor said.

"Father, is this really necessary?" Princess Iceberg of the Great Xia Dynasty asked, puzzled.

“Wang Teng is known as the Northern Emperor. He has traveled in the Eastern Wilderness for so long, and no prodigy has dared to challenge him. That speaks volumes,” the Great Xia Emperor said. “In short, there is no harm in befriending him.”

……

Just as the Central Plains were reeling from Wang Teng's appearance, the incident concerning the inheritance of a mysterious powerhouse in the Eastern Wilderness finally reached its peak.

Some say the legacy of a mysterious powerhouse is about to emerge, while others say now is the best time to make a move; as long as one can pass the test, one will surely become the successor of the mysterious powerhouse.

Tempted by the incomplete ancient scriptures and half of a legendary weapon, many people could not resist. Even some of the geniuses who were in seclusion had come out to pursue the mysterious inheritance.

(End of this chapter)