Daqin Zhentiansi

Although Zhang Yuan's body was torn apart by the destructive thunderstorm, leaving deep scorch marks that exposed bone, and golden blood splattered everywhere, the dark gold runes of the Chaos God-Demon Body continued to flow deep within his bones.

Its indestructible nature allows this physical body to stand firm, as if even the collapse of heaven and earth could not harm it in the slightest!

He suddenly looked up, his eyes blazing with chaotic divine light, and a vast and boundless power erupted.

Surpassing the power of Yi Hong!
His physical body has already condensed the great power of the Nine Heavens.

"Boom—Crack!!!"

The immense physical power shattered the void!
The entire Nine Heavens Thunder Pool trembled violently, and the space shattered inch by inch!
Those nine violent dark purple lightning pillars were actually forcibly suppressed and distorted by this power!
Destructive lightning surged back like a tidal wave, filling the world with a terrifying pressure that could crush galaxies!
On the altar, all the dragons paled in horror!
Elder Cangqiong rose in shock from the Thunder Crystal Throne, his ancient face revealing fear for the first time: "Beyond...beyond Yi Hong! Such power is comparable to a Chaos Beast!"

Ao Qing and the other young dragons trembled with fear, prostrating themselves on the ground, their breaths catching in their throats.

In that instant when the ten thousand dragons trembled in terror, Zhang Yuan suddenly turned his head, his blood-stained face like that of a cold, stern deity, his gaze piercing through the thunderstorm: "The Thunder Eye's origin has resonated, but to harness its power, the bloodline of the dragon race must be used as a medium—"

"Thunder Eye, Chaos Source... Resonance!" Ao Qing's thoughts almost stopped, leaving only the reckless impulse emanating from the deepest part of his bloodline!

He had no time to think, no time to weigh the pros and cons!

"Catch! Using the Dragon Balls as a trigger—!"

Ao Qing's eyes turned bloodshot, and he let out a hoarse roar.

With all his might, he recklessly hurled his azure dragon pearl, which had been nurtured for a thousand years and contained his life essence and bloodline essence, at the core of the thunderstorm, where Zhang Yuan was located!

The Dragon Ball, like a blue meteor shooting against the current, pierced through the gaps in the destructive thunderstorm and flew precisely towards Zhang Yuan!
Just as the Dragon Ball was about to touch the destructive lightning, Zhang Yuan suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes reflecting the phantom of the Great Dao Golden Pearl and the flying azure Dragon Ball!

His blood-stained right hand shot out like lightning, and he tightly grasped the warm dragon pearl that contained both immense dragon essence and faint chaotic energy!

"Roar--!"

A long roar shook the heavens!

Using the Dragon Ball as a medium, Zhang Yuan instantly unleashed his own will, the devouring power of the Chaos God-Demon Body, the supreme Daoist charm of the Great Dao Golden Pearl, and the transformative power of the Great Qin Origin Dao Scripture to their fullest potential!

"Om-!"

A dazzling golden bridge phantom suddenly erupted from the palm of the hand holding the pearl!

This bridge is not a physical structure, but is composed of countless profound Qin Dynasty Heavenly Dao runes, containing the will of order, inclusiveness and reshaping!
The golden bridge ignored the raging lightning, connecting Zhang Yuan's hand holding the pearl at one end, and piercing into the very core of the dry and lifeless lightning eye at the other!

“BOOM Boom Boom Boom!!!”

It was as if a valve that had been sealed for ages had been opened!
In the void, countless scattered, ownerless pure thunder energy originating from the beginning of chaos, like rivers flowing into the sea, were strongly attracted and guided by the golden bridge and the Great Qin Heavenly Dao runes, surging out from all directions and from the gaps in space and time!

These chaotic lightning breaths were no longer the destructive purple or black, but a pure, brilliant gold containing infinite vitality!
They converged into a magnificent golden torrent, carrying the power of the Great Qin Heavenly Dao, and flowed into the core of the Thunder Eye, which had been dry for thousands of years, through the golden bridge constructed by Zhang Yuan using the illusory image of the Great Dao Golden Pearl and the Dragon Pearl as guides!

The deathly silent Thunder Eye was like a parched desert suddenly flooded by a celestial river!

"boom--"

A faint golden light, deep within the eye of the thunder, shone stubbornly and resolutely, like an extinguished ember being rekindled!

Immediately afterwards, that point of golden light rapidly expanded and spread, like a boulder thrown into still water, creating tremendous ripples!
“Buzz——!!!”

The entire Nine Heavens Thunder Pool—no! The entire Azure Dragon Mountain Domain—was impacted by the chaotic thunder source that had been drawn back, emitting a low and joyful hum!

The spiritual energy of thunder in the world instantly became more active and pure than ever before!

Elder Cangqiong was struck dumb, standing frozen before the Thunder Crystal Throne, his eyes wide open, staring intently at the increasingly bright core of the Thunder Eye. His wrinkled face was filled with extreme shock and... disbelief!
All was silent on the altar.

All the mockery, contempt, and sighs vanished into deathly silence.

Only the roar of the surging golden torrent and the light reawakening deep within the Thunder Eye became the sole colors and sounds of this world.

Zhang Yuan stood in the center of the thunderstorm, holding the Dragon Ball in his hand, his body bathed in the interplay of destructive lightning and newborn golden light.

The fifty-foot-wide lightning domain was finally broken!

The source of chaotic thunder returns to the eye of thunder!
Ten thousand dragons bow their heads!

"Om-!"

The chaotic lightning source poured into the core of the dried-up lightning eye like a golden celestial river flowing backward!

That faint golden light, like a heart that has been dormant for ages being rekindled, instantly burst forth with indescribable brilliance!
The light pierced through the churning thunderous magma, tearing apart the gloom and deathly silence that shrouded the Nine Heavens Thunder Pool!

"Boom--!"

The entire Azure Dragon Mountain region trembled with a deafening roar!

Billions of pure, boundless chaotic thunderbolts, containing the very essence of creation and destruction, burst forth from the resurrected thunder eye like raging dragons breaking free from their restraints, soaring straight into the sky!
Above the sky, endless thunderclouds were instantly dispersed, swallowed up, and assimilated!
Instead, there was an unimaginably enormous phantom of an ancient thunder dragon!
This phantom is not a physical entity, yet it is more majestic and ancient than any physical entity!
It was formed from the purest chaotic lightning.

Each scale is imprinted with the original runes of the Thunder Path.

The dragon's winding body seemed to traverse the river of time and space, its cold, vertical pupils indifferently overlooking the vast land and tiny creatures below.

The Mark of the First Emperor!

The ancestral mark originating from the bloodline of the Azure Dragon Clan!

It only appears when the Thunder Eye is at its peak and the Chaos Thunder Source is at its maximum. It is the ultimate symbol of the Azure Dragon Clan's pure bloodline and peak power!

Over millions of years, with the depletion of the Thunder Eye, it has long since become a legend!
At this moment, it has reappeared in the world because a human triggered the source of chaotic lightning!
"Roar--!"

An irresistible sense of awe and submission, stemming from their bloodline, instantly weighed on the hearts of all the Azure Dragons like invisible shackles!
On the altar, whether they were elders of the Holy Realm or arrogant youths, whether they were the massive dragon bodies or human figures, they all trembled under the vast dragon might, involuntarily kneeling and bowing their heads, burying their proud heads deep!

The enormous dragon lay prostrate on the ground, emitting a low, awe-inspiring wail. The young dragons that had been laughing and mocking them earlier now cowered beneath their elders' scales, their small bodies trembling like leaves, their eyes filled with pure, blood-rooted fear and bewilderment.

"The mark of the Ancestral Dragon... has reappeared because of the human race!"

Elder Cang Qiong, the guardian of the pool, stood frozen before the Thunder Crystal Throne. His wrinkled face was devoid of any arrogance, replaced only by extreme shock and utter despair.

His dragon claws, resting on the armrest of the throne, tightened unconsciously, and with a "crack," the hard crystal armrest was crushed to pieces!
He stared intently at the illusory figure that hovered in the sky, exuding supreme majesty.

Then he looked at the core of the Thunder Pool, at the figure standing amidst the intertwining of golden lightning and destructive purple lightning.

Zhang Yuan was covered in blood, looking like a god wielding thunder.

A human has become the key to awakening the mark of the Azure Dragon Ancestor?!
The Vermilion Bird hovered to one side, its body engulfed in eternal flames, which swayed slightly under the impact of the raging chaotic lightning.

She watched Zhang Yuan's figure, her clear voice carrying a complex and indescribable emotion.

The words pierced through the thunder's roar, reaching the heavens clearly: "Use your body as a boat to cross the chaotic sea of ​​thunder, and take all eons as fuel..."

"Cangqiong, the path this child has taken is so vast and profound that it is beyond our comprehension by ordinary standards. His future achievements may surpass those of you and me."

Zhuque's evaluation was like a heavy hammer blow, completely shattering the last stubborn barrier in Cangqiong's heart that "humans are lowly".

The light from the rekindled Thunder Eye gradually stabilized, transforming into countless gentle golden arcs of lightning that flowed through the Thunder Pool, nourishing every inch of land and every piece of Thunder Crystal.

The terrifying phantom of the ancestral dragon slowly dissipated, but the vast dragon might that filled the heavens and earth and the magnificent vitality of its revival were deeply imprinted in the hearts of every dragon.

Cang Qiong took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions.

He took a step forward, and his huge figure landed on the lightning crystal ground not far in front of Zhang Yuan. His movements no longer showed any contempt or arrogance, but instead carried the solemnity of facing a powerhouse of the same level.

He formed an ancient dragon mark with his hands in front of his chest, and a mysterious rune containing the primal aura of the dragon condensed and magnified at his fingertips, eventually transforming into a huge scroll with flowing blue and purple lightning patterns—the Alliance of Thunder Pool!
"Fire General Zhang Yuan!" The voice of the Azure Dragon Clan was like rolling thunder, yet it carried an unprecedented formality and recognition. "You have drawn upon the Chaos Thunder Source to rekindle the Holy Eye of our clan. This favor will be forever remembered by the Azure Dragon Clan!"

He unfurled the scroll, its surface crackling with lightning, upon which were clearly inscribed terms in both dragon language and human script.

The Azure Dragon Clan has opened all its border territories, allowing human caravans carrying the Guardian Talisman to pass freely. The Azure Dragon Clan is responsible for providing basic security guarantees and must not obstruct or exploit them without cause.

Each year, ten slots are provided free of charge to the human race to enter the core area of ​​the Nine Heavens Thunder Pool for body tempering cultivation, helping them to hone their physical bodies and comprehend the Dao of Thunder.

The selection of practitioners will be assigned by Zhang Yuan or a designated party.

Zhang Yuanxu acted as a matchmaker between the Azure Dragon Clan and the Thunderfall Abyss Kui Niu Clan, enabling both sides to share the Kui Niu Clan's unique "Thunderfall Abyss Body Tempering Array" diagram and core runes.

The scroll's terms are clear and concise, focusing on resource exchange and mutual benefit. It contains no words such as "submission," "loyalty," or "tribute," fully embodying the spirit of an equal covenant demanded by Zhang Yuan.

"This covenant is witnessed by the Thunder Eye Origin and certified by the Ancestral Dragon Mark! The Azure Dragon Clan stands!" Cang Qiong's voice resounded throughout the Thunder Pool. With a flick of his finger, a stream of pure dragon blood essence merged into the core of the scroll.

The scroll shone brightly, transforming into two streams of light, one flying into the depths of the Thunder Eye, and the other flying towards Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan reached out and caught the stream of light, which transformed into a small lightning mark that merged into his palm.

He nodded slightly, and similarly infused his own chaotic true essence and a trace of the Great Qin Heavenly Dao's will into the mark, representing his approval: "Zhang Yuan of the Human Race, accepts this covenant!"

As the alliance was established, a deep dragon roar echoed above the Thunder Pool, as if it were an affirmation of the laws of heaven and earth.

At this moment, another change occurred!
"Om-!"

The Chaos Thunder Eye, which had just stabilized, suddenly separated a wisp of exceptionally pure, deep purple lightning containing the essence of the primordial chaos!

This ray of lightning was not an attack, but rather carried a gentle, motherly call, precisely striking Ao Qing, who was still in a state of extreme shock on the altar!
It was the very dragon ball he had just risked throwing out to help Zhang Yuan attract lightning!
The deep purple lightning instantly disappeared into the azure dragon pearl!

"Ow—!"

Ao Qing let out a dragon roar that was both painful and filled with extreme joy!
His natal dragon ball hovered above his head, trembling violently, and deep purple lightning patterns began to grow wildly in the azure light!
A dragon bloodline aura far purer, more ancient, and more powerful than before, accompanied by newly generated chaotic lightning power, surged back into Ao Qing's body from the Dragon Pearl!

His dragon horn, which was as clear as jade but had cracks, was repaired and disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye under the washing of the purple-gold lightning!
The entire dragon horn became even more crystal clear, with tiny chaotic lightning seemingly flowing inside!
His size did not increase significantly, but each of his blue scales became denser and tougher, with a faint purple glow at the edges, radiating a chilling aura!
"boom!"

The bottleneck of the mid-stage Saint Realm was easily pierced like paper under the impact of this power originating from the bloodline!

A dragon's might, several times stronger than before, erupted from Ao Qing's body!
He closed his eyes and floated in the air, surrounded by intertwined blue and purple lightning. His aura rose steadily and stabilized at the mid-stage of the Saint Realm!
The whole process went smoothly and without any obstacles!
Chaos Thunder Seed!

This is Thunder Eye's recognition and gift to him for offering the Dragon Ball at the crucial moment and helping to draw upon the power of chaos!
It directly improved his bloodline purity and cultivation level!

The onlookers were once again in an uproar, their gazes towards Ao Qing filled with unparalleled envy and complex emotions.

Who would have thought that a young dragon, whose future was bleak due to bloodline degeneration, would gain such an incredible opportunity through a "betting" act?

"Whoosh-!"

Ao Qing hovered in mid-air, feeling the unprecedented surging power within his body and the ancient and pure power flowing through his blood, and couldn't help but let out another earth-shaking dragon roar!
The dragon's roar was no longer filled with pain, but with extreme ecstasy and disbelief!
He looked down at his pair of crystal-clear dragon horns, their cracks completely gone and seemingly flowing with chaotic lightning, and felt the powerful aura within him that was now firmly established at the mid-stage of the Saint Realm. Overwhelmed by immense joy, he felt his whole body tremble slightly.

"My bloodline...my power...the Chaos Lightning Seed! It's the Chaos Lightning Seed! My ancestors' protection! Lord Zhang...Zhang Yuan!"

He suddenly looked at the blood-soaked figure beside Lei Yan, his huge dragon eyes filled with indescribable gratitude and awe.

On the altar, the deathly silence was shattered by an even more surging wave!
"A Chaos Lightning Seed?! Ao Qing, that kid, he, he actually...!"

An elder from the Saint Realm cried out in shock, his voice distorted with extreme astonishment, and his hand trembled as he pointed at Ao Qing.

Envy, jealousy, disbelief—a complex mix of emotions swirled and rolled across all the Azure Dragons' faces.

Those young dragons who had previously mocked Zhang Yuan for overestimating himself now huddled behind their elders, peeking out with their little heads. Gazing at Ao Qing, who was bathed in cyan-purple lightning and exuded an aura of majesty, their dragon eyes were filled with pure shock and bewilderment, as if they were realizing the wonder and cruelty of the world for the first time.

The contempt and mockery they once held for Zhang Yuan now turned into the loudest slaps, striking them hard across the face. (End of Chapter)