Chapter 206

Chapter 206: A Layer of Paper Distance

The Chi Dragon Jade Pendant had the ability to assist both Zhang Yang and Yuluan simultaneously, hinting at its extraordinary nature.

After all, a genius emerging from the cursed land of Langya would naturally possess some impressive items.

“This pendant seems to contain something that strongly stimulates my Chi Dragon royal bloodline,” Yuluan said, her eyes bright. Without effort, her Chi Dragon royal bloodline stirred slightly, resonating with a deep dragon’s roar.

“Then let’s enter seclusion!” Zhang Yang declared.

Yuluan nodded excitedly.

They searched for a relatively concealed spot, and Yuluan took out a Forbidden Law Stone, channeling her power into it. A divine light radiated from the forbidden law, enveloping their surroundings and isolating them from the outside world.

This time, Zhang Yang was also inside. Yuluan discovered that the pendant had a similar assisting effect on him.

Zhang Yang sought to perfect his Quasi-Holy Power breakthrough, which required contemplation rather than direct consumption of energy.

Thus, he stood aside, observing while also acting as a guardian, ready to respond to any disturbances outside.

Yuluan took a deep breath, working to calm herself. The "truth" that Langya Yu had revealed to her was too harsh, leaving her with turbulent emotions.

Once she was settled, she activated her Chi Dragon royal bloodline to powerfully stimulate the Chi Dragon Jade Pendant.

Buzz!

The Chi Dragon Jade Pendant seemed to come alive, suddenly quaking and transforming into a real Chi Dragon that danced around Yuluan.

At that moment, Zhang Yang felt his heart race.

He shifted his focus, watching closely.

The Diamond Dragon and the Chi Dragon were, of course, two completely different types of dragons, yet both were dragons, sharing the same fundamental essence. This allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of dragons.

He observed with great care.

This deepened his insights into Quasi-Holy Power, making him increasingly aware of why it must be Quasi-Holy.

In essence, the root of Diamond Dragon Divine Power was still the Diamond Dragon, and more fundamentally, it was the dragon itself.

Understanding the essence of dragons was essential to thoroughly solidifying his foundation.

As the Chi Dragon circled around Yuluan, it continuously stimulated her Chi Dragon royal bloodline until, finally, her bloodline surged with a dragon’s roar. It was as if a dragon were dancing wildly within her, releasing dragon energy that surged outward, intertwining with the Chi Dragon form created by the jade pendant.

This was a form of communication.

However, what happened next was simply too exhilarating.

When Yuluan felt ready, she suddenly unleashed the might of her Chi Dragon royal bloodline, as if she had truly transformed into a fierce, invincible Chi Dragon King, and unexpectedly swallowed the Chi Dragon formed from the jade pendant.

This swallowing was of essence.

A highly pure essence, as if it were distilled from a real Chi Dragon’s body.

This essence entered her—not in the literal sense of swallowing, but merging with her bloodline.

As a result, her bloodline erupted.

It was as if a wind had been expelled from within her, quietly sweeping past Yuluan’s dress.

Then, her dress turned to ashes.

Yuluan appeared just as she had in the Vast Forest, in a state enhanced by half a drop of saint’s blood, completely revealing her stunning body to Zhang Yang once more.

That captivating figure stirred Zhang Yang’s heated gaze, but his first reaction was, Quickly activate the forbidden laws, don’t let anyone else see, or else I’ll be in trouble.

However, even the protective forbidden laws were shattered by an invisible force from her bloodline.

Yuluan’s face flushed with embarrassment as she shot him a glare, quickly crushing another Forbidden Law Stone to reestablish the protective barrier.

She also hurriedly searched for her clothes.

Zhang Yang rushed over, saying, “I’ll help you.”

Then came Yuluan’s sharp retorts, her teasing, her anger, and a voice that provoked thoughts.

After quite a while, she finally finished putting on her clothes.

“You pervert! If it weren’t for the urgent need to elevate my bloodline, I would definitely hit you,” Yuluan said, her cheeks and neck flushed crimson.

Zhang Yang smiled proudly.

Once they had settled down, Yuluan fully immersed herself in her bloodline.

She triggered her chi dragon royal bloodline, causing it to stir constantly. Graceful and enchanting figures of the chi dragon king detached from her and danced in the air.

Zhang Yang observed closely.

This time, both of them remained patient and focused.

After a long while, they finally emerged from their seclusion.

Both felt invigorated.

Yuluan became increasingly certain that her chi dragon royal bloodline had yet to reach its limit and was still capable of further transformation.

Zhang Yang sensed that his Quasi-Holy Power had progressed, and he was not far from shedding the "Quasi."

They set off again.

From that point on, they encountered no troubles, moving along effortlessly.

Half a day later, they came across a massive dragon bone that resembled a mountain.

Compared to Zhang Yang’s earlier experience at the peak of the path of the dead saint, looking down at the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins, this moment felt even more tangible. It evoked a sense of boundless vastness, stretching endlessly, making it hard to fathom how immense and terrifying this dragon must have been in life.

“A true dragon has not existed since Eternal Night.”

“This dragon shouldn’t be a true dragon either—at most, it’s a mixed-blood dragon, close to true dragon level.”

“I’ve never heard of dragons in the Southern Region. Even if it is a mixed-blood dragon, it shouldn’t be here. What if this was actually refined into a holy treasure?”

“Who knows? Either way, this dragon emanates dragon might, making it difficult to approach.”

Around them, voices filled with speculation echoed.

Such a colossal dragon bone was bound to attract many seekers of fortune.

Zhang Yang and Yuluan pressed deeper.

Due to the sheer size of the dragon bone, even with many people around, they found themselves several kilometers away from anyone nearby.

As they reached the front of the dragon bone, they felt its supposed dragon might firsthand, yet it was faint.

Both frowned, puzzled.

"That is not dragon might," they said in unison.

With her chi dragon royal bloodline, Yuluan could not be mistaken about anything related to dragons.

Zhang Yang’s senses were incredibly sharp.

"Even though this isn’t true dragon might, and the dragon bone itself has lost its luster, it remains a dragon bone. Upon close inspection, it can still aid my Quasi-Holy Power."

After all, the so-called dragons of the past were never truly real; they always lacked something.

But now, with this dragon bone within reach, it held great significance for Zhang Yang.

Thus, he observed patiently and meticulously, seeking comprehension.

Yuluan stood guard nearby, ensuring they remained undisturbed; the dragon bone meant little to her.

After examining the dragon bone, Zhang Yang moved on to the Dragon Claws for further observation.

Next, he approached the dragon’s head.

He inspected the dragon horns, dragon eyes, dragon whiskers, dragon teeth, and more.

After all that detailed observation, Zhang Yang felt his Quasi-Holy Power was on the verge of perfection.

If before he had been half a step away, now it felt as if only a thin veil remained—one that, if broken, would allow him to achieve true holy power.

However, at that moment, he was unable to grasp the inspiration needed to pierce through that final barrier.

Often, being so close was the most torturous part. Inspiration could strike in an instant, leading to complete comprehension, but without it, all efforts felt futile.

Zhang Yang took a deep breath, steadying himself. There was no need to rush.

After completing his close observations, he soared into the sky for a broader perspective.

He sought to recreate the sensation of standing at the peak of the path of the dead saint, hoping to gain new insights.

The advantage of the Ascending to Heaven realm lay in its ability to traverse the skies freely.

He ascended to an altitude of five thousand meters, finally able to take in the full scale of the dragon bone—it was breathtaking in its vastness.

Pouring Nine Extremes True Essence into his eyes, he examined it meticulously.

The dragon’s form, its posture, and even the remnants of its aura became more vividly apparent.

He observed repeatedly, gaining some insights, but it was still not enough to break through that final veil.

"Inspiration cannot be forced; it comes naturally."

He sighed and shook his head, preparing to descend, when he suddenly noticed the wind picking up around him.

Looking southwest, he saw strong winds howling as a golden roc flapped its massive wings toward him.

He murmured, "That roc is so large, it can’t be contained in a single pot."