After a long silence, Zi Yan waved her delicate hand and said in a sulky tone, "Extend your hand."
Xiao Ming was somewhat puzzled but still extended his right palm.
Zi Yan grasped his hand, and a small jade bottle appeared. Inside the bottle, there was a dark golden liquid flowing, exuding an exceptionally powerful dragon aura.
"Ancient Dragon Essence Blood?" Xiao Ming was not unfamiliar with the substance before him.
"What do you want to do?"
"I want to imprint a dragon seal on your hand." Zi Yan carefully dropped a droplet of dark golden blood from the jade bottle onto Xiao Ming's palm. Suddenly, the handprint transformed, and the dark golden blood began to flow, forming a peculiar rune that adhered to the center of his palm.
Xiao Ming retracted his hand and examined it curiously.
"So, this is the dragon seal? What exactly does it do?"
"The dragon seal has many functions. It allows me to sense your location and enables you to subdue the Pill Tower's Heavenly Flame. I believe one of the reasons you joined the Pill Tower was because of the Three Thousand Burning Flame!"
"Unfortunately, the Three Thousand Burning Flame is extremely wild. It would be difficult to forcefully subdue it, not just for you, but even the three heads of the Pill Tower might struggle. Additionally, it already possesses considerable intelligence, so devouring it won't be easy."
"You're right," Xiao Ming nodded in agreement.
"Fortunately, a long time ago, probably when the Three Thousand Burning Flame was just forming, our tribe had a predecessor who discovered it. However, at that time, the Three Thousand Burning Flame was too weak, and capturing it had no significant effect. So that predecessor left a dragon seal within the Three Thousand Burning Flame. That's also the reason why the Three Thousand Burning Flame and our tribe share similar forms."
"When you want to devour the Heavenly Flame, apply a drop of this Ancient Dragon Essence Blood to the forehead of the Three Thousand Burning Flame. The hidden dragon seal inside it will be activated, greatly reducing the difficulty of subduing it. Of course, it would be best to use it when that fellow is severely injured. That will surely enable you to subdue it!" Zi Yan explained with utmost seriousness.
"Okay," Xiao Ming smiled and nodded. This dragon seal came at the right time, saving him the effort of asking Zi Yan for it in the future.
In fact, Zi Yan did not mention one more thing. Each dragon seal is unique. When a person or object is marked with a dragon seal, it means that its owner has taken a liking to them. Zi Yan gave Xiao Ming her own dragon seal.
"By the way, you have previously consumed the Ancient Dragon Essence Blood. For ordinary people, those Ancient Dragon Blood Essences can greatly enhance physical strength. However, your physical body has always been strong, so the enhancement is not significant. I once infused some Dragon Phoenix strength into you. Dragon Phoenix strength is not that simple. Focus your mind and activate that unfamiliar strength within your body. See just what will happen..." Zi Yan recalled something and reminded him.
"Uh, okay..."
Although Xiao Ming knew what would happen, he followed Zi Yan's instructions. He closed his eyes, focused his mind, quickly located the unfamiliar energy swirling within his flesh and blood, and then activated it.
With the activation of this energy, Xiao Ming suddenly felt a tingling sensation all over his body. Scales covered his skin, interlocking and forming a seamless scale armor.
Even his face was covered in scales, as if wearing a full suit of armor, giving a strong and sturdy impression.
"This is the dragon scale clothes, a defensive skill possessed by all members of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. However, Xiao Ming's version is not ordinary dragon scale clothes. It is the highest-grade Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor," Zi Yan explained to the surprised Medusa beside her.
Opening his eyes, Xiao Ming flicked his finger, making a clashing sound as it struck his arm.
"This thing is indeed impressive."
"Hehe. With this, coupled with your own strength, even if you were to take a punch from a Hall of Souls' eight-star Dou Venerate, it would only cause minor injuries. Attacks from seven-star Dou Venerates and below would hardly be able to harm you."
Zi Yan chuckled on the side. With Xiao Ming's current state, he should have more than enough means to protect himself in the current Central Plains. Her mood improved.
Central Plains was currently in turmoil due to the conflicts between the Pill Tower and the Hall of Souls, but the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe was busy with unification and had limited knowledge of the Central Plains.
Besides, Xiao Ming had not mentioned that he was going to fight the Hall of Souls. Otherwise, Zi Yan would not be so calm.
After a brief conversation with Xiao Ming, Zi Yan reluctantly left and went into seclusion, leaving Xiao Ming and Medusa alone in the room.
"Hmph!" Medusa cast a sidelong glance at Xiao Ming, her expression filled with annoyance as she let out a cold snort.
Xiao Ming coughed, knowing that Medusa was throwing a tantrum.
Earlier, when he was refining the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer, he learned through the simulator that the people from the Three Great Dragon Islands would come to attack. Medusa's strength was insufficient, and she was pregnant, so he tricked her into going into seclusion.
That was why she didn't appear during the great battle.
Now that she had come out of seclusion, she must have noticed that the Dragon Island had experienced a major battle. She was probably angry at Xiao Ming for sending her into seclusion and not being of any help. After all, Medusa did have a fondness for Zi Yan.
On another note, Xiao Ming noticed that Medusa's seclusion had apparently yielded good results, as she had advanced directly to the three-star Dou Venerate stage.
Seeing that Xiao Ming didn't say anything after Zi Yan left, Medusa felt displeased deep down.
In reality, she had little resentment for Xiao Ming. After all, she didn't know that Xiao Ming could predict the attack of the Three Great Dragon Islands. She was merely annoyed by this "coincidence."
After a moment of silence, Xiao Ming softly said, "... After leaving Dragon Island, you're planning to leave, right?"
Medusa's voluptuous body trembled as she heard this, and she responded with a cold tone.
"Yes, I've been away from the tribe for far too long. Besides, my condition is stable, and the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python hasn't appeared in a long time. I had intended to tell you about this a few days after we left Dragon Island, but I didn't expect you to figure it out."
"It's a good thing you're leaving Central Plains. You are, after all, pregnant. While the North-Western Region is not as prosperous as the Central Plains, it is a good place to have a safe pregnancy." As he spoke, Xiao Ming took out a storage ring and handed it to Medusa.
She looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked, "Is this for me? What's inside?"
"On the inside are fifteen Dou Venerate-level Sky Demon Puppets. Keep them as your guards. There are also some pills that you can use. In addition, there are some cultivation resources inside. I'd like you to deliver them to the Xiao family."
"I also want to ask you to look after them. This is the Xiao family's Supreme Elder token. When you return, you can introduce yourself as my wife. If someone disrespects you, punish them accordingly." Finally, Xiao Ming pulled out a jade token.
"Wife?" Medusa's eyes widened slightly, and a touch of blush appeared on her alluring face.
After a long silence, Zi Yan waved her delicate hand and said in a sulky tone, "Extend your hand."
Xiao Ming was somewhat puzzled but still extended his right palm.
Zi Yan grasped his hand, and a small jade bottle appeared. Inside the bottle, there was a dark golden liquid flowing, exuding an exceptionally powerful dragon aura.
"Ancient Dragon Essence Blood?" Xiao Ming was not unfamiliar with the substance before him.
"What do you want to do?"
"I want to imprint a dragon seal on your hand." Zi Yan carefully dropped a droplet of dark golden blood from the jade bottle onto Xiao Ming's palm. Suddenly, the handprint transformed, and the dark golden blood began to flow, forming a peculiar rune that adhered to the center of his palm.
Xiao Ming retracted his hand and examined it curiously.
"So, this is the dragon seal? What exactly does it do?"
"The dragon seal has many functions. It allows me to sense your location and enables you to subdue the Pill Tower's Heavenly Flame. I believe one of the reasons you joined the Pill Tower was because of the Three Thousand Burning Flame!"
"Unfortunately, the Three Thousand Burning Flame is extremely wild. It would be difficult to forcefully subdue it, not just for you, but even the three heads of the Pill Tower might struggle. Additionally, it already possesses considerable intelligence, so devouring it won't be easy."
"You're right," Xiao Ming nodded in agreement.
"Fortunately, a long time ago, probably when the Three Thousand Burning Flame was just forming, our tribe had a predecessor who discovered it. However, at that time, the Three Thousand Burning Flame was too weak, and capturing it had no significant effect. So that predecessor left a dragon seal within the Three Thousand Burning Flame. That's also the reason why the Three Thousand Burning Flame and our tribe share similar forms."
"When you want to devour the Heavenly Flame, apply a drop of this Ancient Dragon Essence Blood to the forehead of the Three Thousand Burning Flame. The hidden dragon seal inside it will be activated, greatly reducing the difficulty of subduing it. Of course, it would be best to use it when that fellow is severely injured. That will surely enable you to subdue it!" Zi Yan explained with utmost seriousness.
"Okay," Xiao Ming smiled and nodded. This dragon seal came at the right time, saving him the effort of asking Zi Yan for it in the future.
In fact, Zi Yan did not mention one more thing. Each dragon seal is unique. When a person or object is marked with a dragon seal, it means that its owner has taken a liking to them. Zi Yan gave Xiao Ming her own dragon seal.
"By the way, you have previously consumed the Ancient Dragon Essence Blood. For ordinary people, those Ancient Dragon Blood Essences can greatly enhance physical strength. However, your physical body has always been strong, so the enhancement is not significant. I once infused some Dragon Phoenix strength into you. Dragon Phoenix strength is not that simple. Focus your mind and activate that unfamiliar strength within your body. See just what will happen..." Zi Yan recalled something and reminded him.
"Uh, okay..."
Although Xiao Ming knew what would happen, he followed Zi Yan's instructions. He closed his eyes, focused his mind, quickly located the unfamiliar energy swirling within his flesh and blood, and then activated it.
With the activation of this energy, Xiao Ming suddenly felt a tingling sensation all over his body. Scales covered his skin, interlocking and forming a seamless scale armor.
Even his face was covered in scales, as if wearing a full suit of armor, giving a strong and sturdy impression.
"This is the dragon scale clothes, a defensive skill possessed by all members of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. However, Xiao Ming's version is not ordinary dragon scale clothes. It is the highest-grade Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor," Zi Yan explained to the surprised Medusa beside her.
Opening his eyes, Xiao Ming flicked his finger, making a clashing sound as it struck his arm.
"This thing is indeed impressive."
"Hehe. With this, coupled with your own strength, even if you were to take a punch from a Hall of Souls' eight-star Dou Venerate, it would only cause minor injuries. Attacks from seven-star Dou Venerates and below would hardly be able to harm you."
Zi Yan chuckled on the side. With Xiao Ming's current state, he should have more than enough means to protect himself in the current Central Plains. Her mood improved.
Central Plains was currently in turmoil due to the conflicts between the Pill Tower and the Hall of Souls, but the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe was busy with unification and had limited knowledge of the Central Plains.
Besides, Xiao Ming had not mentioned that he was going to fight the Hall of Souls. Otherwise, Zi Yan would not be so calm.
After a brief conversation with Xiao Ming, Zi Yan reluctantly left and went into seclusion, leaving Xiao Ming and Medusa alone in the room.
"Hmph!" Medusa cast a sidelong glance at Xiao Ming, her expression filled with annoyance as she let out a cold snort.
Xiao Ming coughed, knowing that Medusa was throwing a tantrum.
Earlier, when he was refining the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer, he learned through the simulator that the people from the Three Great Dragon Islands would come to attack. Medusa's strength was insufficient, and she was pregnant, so he tricked her into going into seclusion.
That was why she didn't appear during the great battle.
Now that she had come out of seclusion, she must have noticed that the Dragon Island had experienced a major battle. She was probably angry at Xiao Ming for sending her into seclusion and not being of any help. After all, Medusa did have a fondness for Zi Yan.
On another note, Xiao Ming noticed that Medusa's seclusion had apparently yielded good results, as she had advanced directly to the three-star Dou Venerate stage.
Seeing that Xiao Ming didn't say anything after Zi Yan left, Medusa felt displeased deep down.
In reality, she had little resentment for Xiao Ming. After all, she didn't know that Xiao Ming could predict the attack of the Three Great Dragon Islands. She was merely annoyed by this "coincidence."
After a moment of silence, Xiao Ming softly said, "... After leaving Dragon Island, you're planning to leave, right?"
Medusa's voluptuous body trembled as she heard this, and she responded with a cold tone.
"Yes, I've been away from the tribe for far too long. Besides, my condition is stable, and the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python hasn't appeared in a long time. I had intended to tell you about this a few days after we left Dragon Island, but I didn't expect you to figure it out."
"It's a good thing you're leaving Central Plains. You are, after all, pregnant. While the North-Western Region is not as prosperous as the Central Plains, it is a good place to have a safe pregnancy." As he spoke, Xiao Ming took out a storage ring and handed it to Medusa.
She looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked, "Is this for me? What's inside?"
"On the inside are fifteen Dou Venerate-level Sky Demon Puppets. Keep them as your guards. There are also some pills that you can use. In addition, there are some cultivation resources inside. I'd like you to deliver them to the Xiao family."
"I also want to ask you to look after them. This is the Xiao family's Supreme Elder token. When you return, you can introduce yourself as my wife. If someone disrespects you, punish them accordingly." Finally, Xiao Ming pulled out a jade token.
"Wife?" Medusa's eyes widened slightly, and a touch of blush appeared on her alluring face.
