Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 40 Baxia Dragon Lord
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Although the sun cannot be seen, there is still light, allowing daylight to exist.

It can only be said that anything is possible in the Ruins of Return. Rather than getting bogged down in the reasons behind it, everyone can accept this situation.

"Brother Liang, which way to go next?"

Cai Honglong turned to look at Liang Hongguang. There was no sun in this Void Realm. Without the sun, there was no major reference point. If you spun around in one place, you wouldn't even be able to tell which way was which. It would absolutely make you dizzy and disoriented.

I basically lost my way.

“We don’t have compasses in our muddy wandering camp, so we can’t tell the exact direction. We just wander around and go wherever it feels good.”

"Although the jungle has withered over there, there may still be many dangers. I think we should head along the other side of the jungle. We can make other choices when the moon comes out tonight. Getting away from this starting point is the most important thing."

Liang Hongguang said it quite naturally.

These compasses are no ordinary compasses. Those that can guide the way are almost always rare treasures or specially crafted artifacts. In any case, most of the wandering camps in the Ruins are essentially wandering without direction or purpose. If they are lucky, they will encounter the Land of Fire and stop there. If they are unlucky, they will quietly perish during their wandering.

He became the most inconspicuous and nameless person in the Ruins of Return.

"Okay, let's go."

Cai Honglong had no objection. Guixu and the others knew too little about it. It was quite necessary for them to follow the wandering camp for a while. After accumulating experience, they could decide whether to stay or leave later.

Once everything was finalized, everyone began making preparations.

On the other side of the SUV, Qi Lin sat in the driver's seat, while Hu Youni and Su Yue sat in the back. They rolled down the window and looked at Ji Tianhao, who was still outside and had not yet gotten into the car.

"Ji Tianhao, aren't you getting in the car? We're about to leave. You're not really planning to hike, are you? This is the desert, your shoes will wear out."

Hu Youni shouted.

"Yes, it's comfortable in the car, and we can turn on the air conditioning. It's so much better to get in."

Su Yue also greeted them.

She was a female CEO before, and she was never stupid. Over this period of time, she had already accepted her fate of falling into the void and had a clearer understanding of herself. She knew that her original identity was useless here, and she was on the same starting line as ordinary people.

She was intelligent and had excellent insight. In a short time, she realized that the survivors in the hotel were actually divided into three groups. One group consisted of hotel staff, whose relationships were the strongest, relying on each other for support and trust. However, joining them would likely result in being overlooked.

One type is the ordinary survivors, most of whom are independent and rely on Cai Honglong and his group for protection. They are not yet capable of breaking away on their own.

The last category is the capable group, who not only possess individual strength but also the ability to survive independently of the team. This is the stronger type, and most importantly, they also have considerable potential.

In Su Yue's view, Ji Tianhao and his group belonged to the third category.

Her previous battles against the snakes and her performance at Restaurant B left a deep impression on her.

In the Ruins of Return, all identities and statuses will be reshuffled. Those who truly rise to the top will be those who dare to fight and take risks. As a former strong woman, she did not lack the courage and determination to take a gamble. After receiving Hu Youni's invitation, she made her choice without hesitation.

He was even more certain that his talent for water control would definitely be valued in the team, and that integrating into the team would not be too difficult.

In the team, she sees herself as a support, and in terms of combat power, she can't compare to the others. Even Hu Youni, who has no combat talent, still has extremely strong combat power in hand-to-hand combat. She has witnessed this firsthand. She has long since mastered the art of using a military dagger. In this respect, she is simply no match for Hu Youni.

When you have a clear understanding of your position, it will naturally be easier to get along with others in the team.

Hu Youni and Qi Lin both had a very good impression of her.

"This is a smart person."

This is a shared understanding between the two.

They are capable of both taking on responsibilities and letting go of burdens; they can be both high-ranking and humble; they are elites no matter where they are placed.

"No, I have a mount."

Ji Tianhao smiled and nodded towards the car.

Immediately, with a wave of his hand, a huge body landed on the ground. The body, which was three meters in diameter, was already quite large. Considering the size of Baxia's shell, it wouldn't be wrong to say that it was three meters in diameter.

A dragon's head appeared in front of it, and a celestial stele was placed on its back.

"With a dragon's head and carrying a giant stele on its back, this is Baxia, one of the nine sons of the dragon."

Qi Lin dropped the pipe he was holding, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Isn't this the one-time use treasure, the Baxia statue, that of the ogre high priest? How can it be so big? It was originally only the size of a palm. This is obviously not right."

Hu Youni stared blankly, then murmured something.

“Once a one-time use treasure is used, it can no longer possess supernatural powers. That statue should have become an ordinary object. How could it have become so large and even come back to life? I’ve never heard of such a thing before.” Liang Hongguang rushed over immediately, circling around Baxia, his eyes filled with disbelief as he examined it.

Once a unique item is used, it should become an ordinary item.

This is the consensus among everyone in the Ruins of Return.

"Truly a Baxia."

Cai Honglong also jumped out of the Land Rover, his eyes burning with fervor as he gazed at the majestic and imposing dragon's ninth son. This was one of the nine sons of the dragon from mythology, a being of extremely high status in any mythology. If it were truly Baxia, that would be extraordinary.

"This is my innate ability. I can bind a puppet, even a lifeless inanimate object, and give it new life and vitality when I bind the contract."

"When I saw the one-time use treasure Baxia lying on the ground, I wondered if I could contract this statue and turn it into my natal puppet. I never expected that I would actually succeed. And the original palm-sized statue has grown into its current form."

"As for its abilities, it's not too strong. It only possesses some of the abilities of the nine sons of the dragon, but its strength is not very great yet. It can still serve as a vehicle or mount. I call it Baxia Dragon Lord, and I hope that one day it can truly become an ancient dragon son."

Ji Tianhao said with a smile.

He had no intention of revealing that Baxia was his second body. He had no intention of exposing the Gemini talent to the outside world, not even to his closest friends. This was even more secretive than the Black Hole talent.

No one knew that Baxia was actually his other body. This allowed him to unleash his full potential and serve as a trump card at crucial moments.

As long as Baxia doesn't die, I won't die either. This is a top secret and my trump card for survival.

If it's exposed, nobody knows whether it will be targeted by the enemy.

There can be absolutely no risk.

He publicly claimed to have a talent for puppetry, capable of contracting a natal puppet, and this public performance was completely flawless.

As long as he doesn't reveal it, no one will know that within Baxia's body resides his soul—the foundation of immortality.

Now, and even in the future, the existence of Baxia will become its own puppet, vehicle, mount, and even tamed beast.

"So it was talent, Lao Ji. You actually awakened such a talent! My goodness, this is amazing! How did you think of that? You actually managed to refine the Baxia statue into your natal puppet and even gained some of the abilities of the Nine Sons of the Dragon. Even if this isn't a rare treasure, it's still equivalent to one of the Nine Sons of the Dragon. If it grows up, wouldn't it be incredibly powerful?"

Qi Lin's eyes were completely drawn to Baxia; he was practically drooling.

Using Baxia as a mount is far superior to using a car. There's no need to worry about it breaking down or being totaled halfway through the journey. Most importantly, it's a puppet, and it can grow stronger.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's a turtle.

That's a dragon turtle.

It lacks the timidity of a tortoise, yet possesses the unparalleled defense of a tortoise and the domineering aura of a dragon.

If they grow up, it will definitely become their strongest trump card for survival. It's a treasure that many people envy, and as a team, they can fully enjoy the protection it provides.

"If we're talking about someone who's really good at hiding their secrets, it has to be you."

Hu Youni looked at Baxia, then at Ji Tianhao, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

"Indeed, my choice was right, at least for now."

Su Yue narrowed her eyes, a hint of joy unconsciously welling up inside her.

When Liang Hongguang and Cai Honglong learned that the Baxia in front of them was born because of Ji Tianhao's talent, they were envious but didn't say much. Talent is something that doesn't make sense at all. Not to mention this kind of contract-based creation into one's own natal puppet, they had heard of even more abnormal ones.

Talent is something that cannot be taken away from you.

No matter how much they spy on each other, it's useless.

Being able to acquire such a vehicle is a skill that requires other people's expertise; it's something you can only envy.

After watching, they all returned to their respective teams.

However, many eyes still couldn't help but look towards Baxia. People in the buses, private cars, and homeless camps all had different and complex emotions in their eyes. After the news that Baxia was Ji Tianhao's innate ability spread, many people could only look away with envy.

Many people believe in innate talent and ability.

The most exceptional talent is one where anything is possible.

"Set off!!"

At the forefront, Liang Hongguang issued the order.

Several camels had already begun to move forward, the camel bells around their necks ringing crisply as they swayed. Many people also began to follow. At this time, those in the Muddy Wandering Camp who originally did not have any means of transportation had all managed to get a vehicle, or at least a bicycle. Very few people were actually walking.

(End of this chapter)