“I told you, killing me won’t be that easy!”
Heavenly Source Sword Technique!
Lin Yun unleashed his full strength, striking to defend himself once more.
Boom!
In a terrifying collision, the shockwave exploded outwards, and Lin Yun’s attack collapsed instantly. The East Sea Dragon King’s claw surged forward, striking Lin Yun’s chest directly, sending him flying backwards uncontrollably.
“Pfft!”
As Lin Yun was hurled back, blood gushed from his mouth, his chest drenched in blood. The sharp dragon claw pierced through his skin and flesh, leaving a deep gash on his heart.
The power of that attack was simply too overwhelming!
“Pfft! Pfft!”
Lying on the ground, Lin Yun coughed up several more mouthfuls of blood, his face growing even paler.
Such an injury would have been fatal if Lin Yun’s body hadn’t reached the early stage of the Origin Body!
“Still not dead?”
A trace of shock appeared in the East Sea Dragon King’s eyes.
He was confident that his last attack had struck Lin Yun’s heart, which should have been more than enough to kill a human.
Yet Lin Yun was still alive? How could this be?
“I told you, killing me isn’t that easy!” Lin Yun grinned ferociously, his teeth stained red with blood.
Faced with such defiance, the East Sea Dragon King was thoroughly enraged.
“Hmph, then I’ll crush your head and see if you can still live!” The East Sea Dragon King let out a deafening dragon roar.
“Stop!”
An ancient voice suddenly resounded across the battlefield, soul-shaking in its intensity!
“Who!”
The East Sea Dragon King turned immediately, puzzled. Who could produce a shout that suppressed even his soul?
After all, as a powerful first-grade bloodline, his roars typically intimidated other dragon clan members.
This strange voice instantly drew the attention of everyone present, its overwhelming authority astonishing them.
“What’s going on!”
Everyone looked around, and the massive green dragon statue began to emit a radiant glow.
“This… this…”
The phenomenon shocked everyone.
They were all stunned by the activity from the green dragon statue. Could that commanding shout have come from it?
Everyone had assumed the statue was merely a giant sculpture meant to hold the Divine Dragon Pearl.
But now, it seemed that wasn’t the case at all.
In an instant, the green dragon statue transformed into a vivid, ten-clawed green dragon.
As for the Divine Dragon Pearl, it had vanished without a trace. When the statue was still a sculpture, the pearl had been placed in its open mouth.
Boom!
As the ten-clawed green dragon appeared, a powerful aura swept across the entire area.
“I am the Dragon Emperor!”
Four simple words, spoken in an ancient voice, carried immense authority and awe-inspiring power!
“Dragon… Dragon… Dragon Emperor!”
All the dragon clan members present widened their eyes, their hearts surging with waves of shock.
The Dragon Emperor held an exalted status in their hearts, akin to an ancestor.
He was an existence revered by all the dragon palaces!
Every dragon palace member present felt their bloodline suppressed, an instinctive urge to kneel overwhelming them.
“Dragon Emperor…”
Lin Yun, too, was filled with awe.
When he first entered this sealed area, Lin Yun had speculated whether this might be a Dragon Emperor relic.
After all, the Hidden Dragon Abyss was the Dragon Emperor’s creation.
This area had been sealed for countless years, never opened before. Why had it suddenly been unlocked this time?
Upon entering, Lin Yun had wondered if it might be for the same reason as the Human Emperor’s relic.
But back then, he couldn’t be certain and saw no signs of a relic, so he hadn’t dwelled on it.
“Greetings, Dragon Emperor!”
“Greetings, Dragon Emperor!”
In an instant, every dragon clan member knelt before the Dragon Emperor, even the East Sea Dragon King.
Lin Yun also quickly knelt in respect.
Such a predecessor deserved such a grand gesture, especially since he had sacrificed himself alongside the Human Emperor for the sake of humanity—a deed worthy of reverence!
Of course, Lin Yun could sense that the Dragon Emperor before him was likely just a remnant consciousness.
At this moment, Lin Yun’s heart was filled with excitement. Having had the chance to meet the Human Emperor and now the Dragon Emperor was undoubtedly a great joy in his life.
The Dragon Emperor approached Lin Yun directly.
This puzzled the dragon clan members present. Why would the Dragon Emperor, upon appearing, go to a human boy first?
And they recalled that when the East Sea Dragon Palace was about to kill Lin Yun, it was the Dragon Emperor who had shouted “Stop.”
In other words, the Dragon Emperor had intervened to save Lin Yun. But the Dragon Emperor and Lin Yun were from different eras. Why would he save him?
This was too strange!
Everyone was filled with questions, but no one dared to ask. They remained silent, their hearts both excited and nervous at the Dragon Emperor’s appearance.
“Rise,” the Dragon Emperor said calmly, looking at Lin Yun.
“Thank you, Dragon Emperor.”
Lin Yun stood up immediately: “Is the Dragon Emperor here to ask about the sword technique I just used?”
“Quite clever. Tell me about it,” the Dragon Emperor said calmly.
Lin Yun glanced around.
Seeing this, the Dragon Emperor waved his claw, and a barrier formed around them, isolating their conversation from the outside.
“Now our conversation cannot be heard. Can you speak?” the Dragon Emperor asked.
“The Heavenly Source Sword Technique I just used was granted by the Human Emperor. I have passed through his relic and been taken as his nominal disciple,” Lin Yun said.
“So that’s it. Can you demonstrate it for me again?” the Dragon Emperor looked at Lin Yun.
“Of course.”
Lin Yun immediately grasped his sword and began to perform.
When Lin Yun finished, the Dragon Emperor remained in a daze.
Lin Yun waited a moment before saying, “Dragon Emperor, I have finished the demonstration.”
At these words, the Dragon Emperor snapped out of it.
“What a familiar feeling. Though your Heavenly Source Sword Technique is still immature, the familiar sensation cannot be erased.”
The Dragon Emperor sighed deeply, clearly moved by memories evoked by Lin Yun’s performance.
It was evident that because Lin Yun had used the Heavenly Source Sword Technique, the Dragon Emperor had intervened to stop the East Sea Dragon King’s attack.
After all, this sword technique was created by the Human Emperor.
“Is the Dragon Emperor also wondering why I, a human who received the Human Emperor’s inheritance, have come to the dragon clan?” Lin Yun said respectfully.
“Well, you’re quite sharp. You’ve guessed correctly again. Tell me,” the Dragon Emperor said.
