“You just broke through the first Dragon Vein. What’s so happy about it? Let’s just say that in this year’s Dragon Gate Ceremony, among people your age, there are hundreds of people who broke through the first Dragon Vein. You can barely catch up with these mediocre people now!" Facing Wang Long's tears of joy, Dragon Duel didn't take it seriously. "You don't understand. For me, breaking through the first Dragon Vein is not as simple as improving my strength. It is hope. This is the starting point of my life. I have been looking forward to this for eighteen years. It has been a full eighteen years. ..." At this moment Wang Long is really full of emotions. After finally putting away his excitement, Wang Long began to realize the benefits of breaking through the first Dragon Vein. First, he found a huge rock and tried it. Without using all his strength, the rock that was ten times bigger than his whole body was broken into countless rubbles with just one punch, and his strength increased. More than ten times, he finally had the power of a dragon. And he found that after he had Dragon Qi, his whole body was naturally covered and protected by Dragon Qi. Although it was still very thin and almost invisible to the naked eye, the benefits were real, just like he just said When bombarding the rock, because his fist was protected by Dragon Qi, the force of the backlash was much smaller, and the tragic situation of cracked fist bones and bleeding would not occur before. Secondly, after having Dragon Qi, the power of Dragon Fist has been qualitatively improved. Now let him meet the First Rank level Earth Dragon Soul, Wang Long is confident Dragon Fist If you hit it, you can kill it quickly. Regarding the usage and operation trajectory of Dragon Qi, Wang Long is already familiar with these things. However, as he has never paid much attention to Dragon Technique and Dragon Arts, they are still weak points that need to be improved. Originally, he wanted to Dragon Duel I asked for advice to see if I could cheat one and a half moves. As a result, Dragon Duel actually said very arrogantly that having a dragon body and Dragon Soul is the strongest attack. Dragon Gate Those Dragon Techniques created based on the dragon's every move are just heretical tricks. The subtext is self-evident, that is, he doesn't know how to do it, and he doesn't like it either. So Wang Long had to make up his mind to study hard after he returned to Longcheng. Dragon Qi is the source of all the strength of people in Dragon Gate. Naturally, the more the better, but Wang Long has just broken through the first Dragon Vein, and the Dragon Qi that can be stored in Dragon Vein is quite limited. , just one set of Dragon Fist almost emptied his Dragon Vein, and he had to wait for Dragon Qi to recover. That is to say, in Dragon Mound, the place where Dragon Qi is most indispensable, it will be replenished in a short time. As for Dragon Soul... Everyone knows the benefits of Dragon Soul, but the embarrassing thing is that Wang Long is stuck with the ever-changing Dragon Soul of Dragon Duel. It is undeniable that Dragon Duel has shocked the past and present, but in order to break through the blockade, Dragon Duel has been hollowed out into a blank slate. Although it is a growable Dragon Soul, it broke through to the first place in Wang Long After Dragon Vein, Dragon Soul also grew into First Rank, but according to Dragon Duel's own statement, because he is too powerful, if he cannot break through the ninth Dragon Vein, he will never be able to awaken. If Dragon Soul cannot be awakened, the role of Dragon Soul will naturally be greatly reduced. First of all, Dragon Qi cannot be instilled into Dragon Soul to initiate fatal killing moves, not to mention that it cannot be obtained. The only thing that Wang Long can use to improve the attributes and abilities given by Dragon Soul is because of the innate characteristics he obtained after fusing with Dragon Soul, which become stronger with each battle.
Of course, just with that, Wang Long was already feeling satisfied and secretly delighted.
In a good mood, Wang Long decisively went in search of his next hunting target.
However, after consecutively defeating three First Rank Dragon Souls without any improvement, he finally remembered what Dragon Duel had said: he must challenge stronger enemies to grow through life and death experiences.
The outskirts of Dragon Mound could barely be considered the safest place, but to encounter stronger Dragon Souls, he would have to venture deeper into Dragon Mound. The further in he went, the higher the danger level became.
Just as Wang Long unknowingly arrived at a fork in the road and hesitated whether to continue down, a massive stone door, clearly man-made, suddenly blocked his path.
"Dragon Gate Forbidden Area. Without permission from the Contemporary Dragon Head, those who have broken through the ninth Dragon Vein are not allowed to enter. Violators will have their Dragon Veins crippled, their Dragon Souls killed, and will be expelled from the Dragon Gate, never to return to Dragon City—words of the Second Generation Dragon Head."
A row of powerful characters on the stone door firmly captured Wang Long's attention.
"Second Generation Dragon Head?! Is this written by my grandfather?"
On the Kyushu Islands, strong individuals were abundant. In front of hidden masters, living for a hundred years was considered young. In Wang Long's limited experience, the Dragon Head was the strongest existence within the Dragon Gate. His father was over a hundred years old yet still appeared vigorous; however, in terms of strength compared to his ancestors' first generation and the Second Generation Dragon Head, he was far less than one-tenth—that was his own words.
His ancestor, the First Generation Dragon Head, was rumored to be one of the strongest on the Kyushu Islands. By the time it reached Wang Long's grandfather, the Second Generation Dragon Head, although not as powerful as his ancestor, was knowledgeable and well-versed in various Dragon Techniques and even understood secret methods from other factions, having traveled extensively across the world of Kyushu.
The Second Generation Dragon Head issuing such a serious warning was quite unexpected for Wang Long.
Human psychology is strange; the more others forbid you from doing something, the stronger your rebellious spirit becomes, and curiosity flourishes.
At this moment, Wang Long felt an intense urge to break down the stone door and investigate what lay beyond.
However, out of respect for the Second Generation Dragon Head, he ultimately refrained from acting rashly. After all, he was not a fool who would disregard everything in a moment of impulse. He had firmly decided that one day, when he broke through the Ninth Dragon Vein, he would definitely come back here.
The downward path at the intersection was sealed off by a massive stone door, leaving only an artificially carved stone staircase passage.
"Someone has been here before; following this path upward must lead to the outside world!" Wang Long thought with excitement as he dashed forward. However, the end of the path turned out to be a very small stone chamber!
The chamber was only about three lengths of a person in both length and width. The glowing luminous stones around emitted a faint green light, illuminating a decayed skeleton in the center of the chamber, completely covered in pure black clothing. The sight was utterly chilling.
Wang Long gasped in surprise and managed to calm his racing heart as he carefully examined the skeleton.
From the black dragon emblem revealed by the tattered clothing on the bones, Wang Long realized that this person was a predecessor of Longmen and possessed formidable strength; they were one of the top hidden powers within the sect, a member of Dragon Hidden.
The existence of Dragon Hidden was legendary within Longmen. If it weren't for Wang Long being the son of the Dragon Head and the designated successor to become the next Dragon Head, having previously seen the black dragon emblem, he would never have been able to identify this person's identity.
"It seems this person left some information on the ground..." The bony fingers were still positioned as if gesturing on the ground. Wang Long stepped closer to observe carefully.
"I do not know why they would judge me for betraying Longmen. As a member of Dragon Hidden, I have no regrets. To the Second Generation Dragon Head, please forgive me for accidentally entering this forbidden area after my escape; I only wish to avoid harming my fellow disciples... My only regret in this life is that I have created the Shadow Dragon Technique and now it will be lost forever, with no one to pass it on. If any descendants of Longmen see these words and learn this technique, please convey my apologies to the Second Generation Dragon Head; I will also close my eyes in peace..."
Following this message were various postures depicting dragon movements, likely left behind as cultivation methods by this individual.
Wang Long did not know what kind of tragic fate led to this person's unjust death, but he held immense respect for this loyal servant of Longmen who remained steadfast until death during the era of the Second Generation Dragon Head. He silently prayed for him in his heart and then began to study the so-called Shadow Dragon Technique.
In Longmen, the classification of Dragon Techniques and Dragon Arts was quite straightforward. Combat techniques that solely utilized Dragon Qi were referred to as Dragon Techniques and were ranked from First Rank to Ninth Rank. For example, Dragon Fist was a foundational First Rank Dragon Technique. In contrast, Dragon Arts encompassed a wide variety of types and functions; some could indirectly influence battle outcomes while others had life-reviving abilities that could turn tides in critical situations. They were also deeply integrated into daily life necessities. However, despite there being no clear ranking system for Dragon Arts, their importance was self-evident.
For instance, while Dragon Duel was powerful enough on its own, even it paled in comparison when faced with a sealing Dragon Art inherited from True Dragon Bloodline used by the Dragon Head to suppress it.
Any Dragon Techniques are a tremendous wealth for everyone in Longmen and among the various families. As the head of Longmen, Wang Long has seen quite a bit and has encountered some unique skills from different families. However, when faced with the Shadow Dragon Technique, he couldn't help but be astonished and immediately began to practice it.
Wang Long moved with an unusual gait, often twisting his body into strange postures, following the trajectory of Dragon Qi as depicted in the diagram. Gradually, the Dragon Qi stored in the Dragon Vein began to flow out continuously. At the same time, he felt the surface temperature of his body gradually decrease, and the Dragon Qi transformed into pure black mist that flowed out from every pore, enveloping his entire body. He had turned into a shadow!
Especially in the already dark cave, where he stood was precisely in a dim shadow; to outsiders, it would seem as if he had vanished into thin air!
"Strong! Too powerful! This Shadow Dragon Technique not only conceals one's form but even suppresses one's aura. If there are no specially crafted detection Dragon Arts, then this Shadow Dragon Technique is indeed a divine method for home travel, killing and plundering, or stealthy assassination!" After fully understanding the wonders of the Shadow Dragon Technique, Wang Long was almost jumping with joy.
"It's just a pity that it consumes Dragon Qi too quickly. Once activated, it continuously drains Dragon Qi; I can only maintain it for about ten breaths. It seems I need to break through the second Dragon Vein as soon as possible to enhance my overall strength; that is my most urgent task!" Realizing this, Wang Long felt even more eager to improve his power.
Finally, after a long search, Wang Long encountered a Second-Grade Dragon Soul. However, he found himself in a dilemma because it was a Fire Dragon Soul known for its destructive power.
If one dared to confront an enemy one level higher directly, it would be considered an act of self-destruction; this is a universally acknowledged truth on the Kyushu Islands.
If there are difficulties, face them; if there are none, create difficulties to face!
If it weren't for being forced into this situation, Wang Long wouldn't have come to this point.
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