"If it were enemies like the Earth Dragon Soul or Wood Dragon Soul, which are more defensive than offensive, it wouldn't be a problem. We could just engage in a war of attrition, relying on the abundant Dragon Qi in this Dragon Mound to wear them down. However, the Fire Dragon Soul is a bit tricky. The intense Dragon Qi that comes with the Fire Dragon Soul burns like fierce flames, scorching any nearby enemies. The full-force strike generated by concentrating all the Dragon Qi to burn the Dragon Soul would be fatal for me, who has only just broken through the first Dragon Vein..."
There are too many unfavorable factors, and the harsh reality forces Wang Long to be cautious. Yet, he desperately wants to enhance his strength to break through the second Dragon Vein and does not wish to give up.
The location where he discovered the Fire Dragon Soul was in an area densely populated with Dragon Bones. According to Wang Long's judgment, there must be at least a hundred dragon bodies' worth of remains here. Logically, there should be more than just this one remaining Dragon Soul. However, after initially delving into the Dragon Mound, he found that the number of remaining Dragon Souls within was surprisingly scarce. Even if there were some, they were all weak First Rank Dragon Souls.
Time is the greatest enemy of all living beings. Even powerful creatures like dragons are continuously eroded by time until they completely vanish from this world.
Wang Long constantly circled around the Fire Dragon Soul as the center, moving throughout the vast cave filled with Dragon Bones in search of a way to secure victory.
His efforts were not in vain; he joyfully discovered a Water Dragon Soul floating amidst a pile of bones in one corner of the cave, its body glowing with a ghostly blue hue.
Water and fire are opposites in nature. Even though this weak Water Dragon Soul is only First Rank and somewhat feeble, if it can be used to counterbalance the Second Rank Fire Dragon Soul, his chances of success would increase.
With his True Dragon Bloodline inheritance rendered useless, Wang Long had only one path left to grow stronger: relying on the innate abilities granted by the Dragon Souls to break through the Dragon Veins in life-and-death battles. The greater the risk, the greater the reward. For him, there could never be a completely safe environment. He resolved to seize this rare opportunity and fight with all his might.
"First, I need to lure the Fire Dragon Soul close to the Water Dragon Soul. By invoking their inherent combat instincts through their elemental opposition, I can take advantage of the chaos..."
Wang Long silently calculated his strategy in his mind as he moved with an unusual gait, his body radiating Dragon Qi. Gradually, his figure disappeared into the low-visibility darkness of the cave. To achieve victory against a stronger opponent, the Shadow Dragon Technique was Wang Long's greatest reliance at that moment.
A fist-sized pebble shimmering with white Dragon Qi was hurled with all his might at the head of the Fire Dragon Soul. Having broken through the first Dragon Vein, Wang Long was now adept at using Dragon Qi; even thrown stones could inflict some damage on an incorporeal Dragon Soul. Although due to a two-rank difference in strength his full-force strike could only graze the surface of the Fire Dragon Soul's bloodline, it was enough to provoke its anger.
The Fire Dragon Soul roared furiously as its over two-meter-long crimson body blazed with flames and charged forward aggressively. Unfortunately for it, Wang Long had already vacated his original position and concealed himself in shadows dozens of meters away. Another stone struck down upon the Fire Dragon Soul's head.
Continuously ambushed by Wang Long, the Fire Dragon Soul was on the verge of going berserk but could not find a target for its rage. It was akin to a man burning all over who couldn't remove his pants—utterly frustrated.
As he fought while retreating, Wang Long finally led the Fire Dragon Soul near the Water Dragon Soul. The intense flames clashed with deep blue waters, creating rising steam as they collided. The Water Dragon Soul sensed danger approaching but due to its innate pride as a dragon showed no intention of retreating. With a swift turn and spiral motion, it gathered deep blue Dragon Qi in its mouth and unleashed a high-speed water column toward the rampaging Fire Dragon Soul.
Steam boiled and white mist enveloped everything; the previously dry air in the cave became increasingly humid and thick as if one could wring out a cup of water from it.
As the water splashed away, much of the blue surrounding the Water Dragon Soul had faded significantly. It panted heavily while vigilantly watching ahead; that last attack had taken all its strength and left it somewhat drained.
However, he had no chance to catch his breath. The fire in the cave surged upwards, and the intense heat instantly dried up all the moisture in the air. A corner of the cave, where the Fire Dragon Soul directed its head, was completely engulfed in flames!
The gap in levels became apparent in an instant. The full-force attack from the First Rank Water Dragon Soul only inflicted minor injuries on the Second Rank Fire Dragon Soul, but a single strike from the Second Rank Dragon Soul severely wounded the First Rank Water Dragon Soul. After the aftermath, the weakened Water Dragon Soul struggled helplessly and cried out in the raging fire!
Wang Long's heart tightened, realizing that things were not looking good. He had initially planned to take advantage of the chaos between the two dragons, hoping to catch them both off guard. However, he now understood that a decisive blow had been struck, and if he did not act soon, there would be no chance for a comeback.
In a moment of desperation, Wang Long had no choice but to take risks. He leaped towards the back of the Fire Dragon Soul. The bright flames illuminated the cave, leaving him almost nowhere to hide. As he approached the Fire Dragon Soul, he was burned by its protective scorching Dragon Qi. After being attacked, his Shadow Dragon Technique dissipated instantly, exposing him completely to the air and making him an easy target for the Fire Dragon Soul.
Perhaps blinded by rage, the Fire Dragon Soul let out a long roar, releasing its soul and transforming into a streak of blazing fire that charged towards Wang Long!
There was no retreat left; it was a battle of life and death. Today, it would be either his death or that of his opponent. In this critical moment where one life was wagered against another, Wang Long dared not hold back any longer. He immediately drew upon all the Dragon Qi from his Dragon Vein and began to unleash his Dragon Fist technique mid-air. He focused all his strength into his right fist, channeling every ounce of power into this final strike of his Dragon Fist!
"Break!"
With a thunderous roar, the cave could not withstand the collision of two immense forces and suddenly collapsed. The landslide intensified as soil mixed with rock and dragon bones buried everything, returning it all to darkness and tranquility.
Enveloped in white light, a massive dragon head devoured the Fire Dragon Soul, and Wang Long leveled up again, breaking through to his second Dragon Vein.
Instantly, he was filled with a powerful surge of Dragon Qi that felt as if it might explode from within him. His muscles and meridians swelled with energy that surged throughout his body.
"Ahhh!"
Wang Long shouted loudly as it felt like his chest might burst apart; waves of intense pain coursed through him as if his bones were being pulled apart!
However, this excruciating pain came quickly and faded just as fast. Before he could continue to cry out in agony, his heart was overtaken by an overwhelming joy.
The Dragon Vein!
He had successfully broken through to his second Dragon Vein! He was no longer that useless person! All the pressure and disdain he had endured in the past seemed to vanish in an instant at this moment!
Among the four great guardian families of Longmen, most of the younger generation were also mediocre in talent. Even those who had successfully broken through their first Dragon Vein were rare finds! However, within these populous Four Great Families, there were still no less than a hundred individuals who achieved such feats.
However, being able to break through the second Dragon Vein at such a young age is truly the mark of a genius!
Such individuals already possess the potential to win the championship in the Dragon Gate Ceremony, and with good Dragon Techniques, it can almost be said that victory is assured!
Of course, someone as extraordinary as Li Xinghe is a rare find in a hundred years. To be able to break through the Three Dragon Veins at such a young age is another matter entirely.
At this moment, Wang Long's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Memories from his life surged back—sealed by his father since childhood, he had remained obscure, diligently training alone for many years. After surviving near death and finding hope again, to regain such power was overwhelming for him.
"Drink!"
He let out a loud roar, and suddenly two Dragon Shadows, one yellow and one red, appeared behind him, dancing fiercely and swirling around him with an imposing presence and a fierce aura!
The feeling of having such power in his grasp... was exhilarating and powerful!
Suddenly, the Dragon Duel emitted a sound of surprise and said in a deep voice, "Not good! This is bad!"
Before Wang Long could ask what was happening, he suddenly heard a deafening noise, as if the heavens were being split apart; Thunderous Lightning exploded right beside his ear!
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