Ling Xiao planned to absorb the Black Dragon King’s dragon pearl after fully assimilating the Poison Dragon King’s.
The terrifying sight of Ling Xiao slaying the Black Dragon King left countless dragons trembling.
Such a formidable Black Dragon King, yet this youth had utterly dominated him. This boy was too terrifying.
“Flee!”
The Black Dragon Young Master, scared witless, fled in panic with the few remaining Black Dragon experts.
“National Master, protect my son!”
Despite his grievous wounds, the Black Dragon King, true to his dragon nature, used his last breath to shout to the Black Spirit National Master, “This boy must be eliminated soon, or he’ll be endless trouble. He’s neither human nor dragon—he’s a prehistoric monster!”
His voice was shrill and tragic, chilling to hear.
The Black Spirit National Master, shaken by Ling Xiao’s combat prowess, had no desire to stay and die after the Black Dragon King’s fall. He fled the scene.
“Think you can show off and leave? Dream on!”
Ling Xiao’s massive wings beat, covering dozens of li in an instant. With a single slap, he turned the Black Dragon Young Master and his entourage into pulp, then blocked the National Master’s path.
The National Master, already petrified, had no fight left and kept running, only to be pinned to the ground by Ling Xiao’s claw. A dozen strikes from his Heavenly Dragon Divine Finger left the National Master with just a breath.
Ling Xiao didn’t kill him but sealed him into the Mountain and River World.
This creature, responsible for the disappearance of the Human King and others ten thousand years ago, warranted thorough study.
Afterward, Ling Xiao reverted to human form, hearing cheers of “Long live!” from the crowd.
What a bunch of opportunists.
Ling Xiao sneered inwardly.
They stood by during his fight with the Black Dragon King, but now that he’d won, they immediately swore allegiance.
No matter. The Dragon Land had been refined into a treasure by the Black Dragon King, and now, in Ling Xiao’s hands, he could monitor the dragons’ every move. Any betrayal would meet his merciless response.
“Back to Dragon Palace City!”
Ling Xiao said calmly, golden dragon wings unfurling behind him.
Long Chen and Lin Bei joined him.
“Lin Bei, after we return, you’ll temporarily manage Dragon Clan affairs. I have other matters and can’t waste time,” Ling Xiao said.
He hadn’t forgotten he was still in the Moonlight Treasure Pagoda. Entering Dragon Land was an unexpected detour. With things settled here, he had to continue the tower-climbing ceremony.
Though he found no clues about the fourth stage, it didn’t matter. He’d gained much, advancing to Mortal Realm Eighth Layer Initial Stage and obtaining two dragon pearls—a worthwhile haul.
“Your Majesty Dragon Emperor, the Emerald Dragon King and our Silver Dragon King are loyal to the old Dragon Emperor. They’d be better suited to assist you,” Lin Bei said humbly.
“No debate. Among the Dragon Clan, I trust only you two. Long Chen will be the new Dragon Emperor, ruling Dragon Land. You assist him. As for the Emerald and Silver Dragon Kings, we’ll see how they perform,” Ling Xiao said.
He had his own matters and couldn’t lead the Dragon Clan. Long Chen was better suited.
As long as Long Chen remained loyal, the Dragon Clan was under his control, saving him much trouble.
Of course, he had contingencies. If Long Chen was swayed to betray him, Ling Xiao had means to replace him.
Yes, he intended to keep the Dragon Clan firmly in his grasp. These were prehistoric divine beasts—rebellion would be a hassle.
Soon, the dragons returned to Dragon Palace City. Ling Xiao publicly announced the Black Dragon King’s death and installed Long Chen as the new Dragon Emperor.
As for the Black Dragon Clan, he had no interest in wiping them out.
In Dragon Land, they were under his control. He hoped they wouldn’t be foolish, or a fate worse than doom awaited them.
After the coronation, Long Chen presented Ling Xiao with an object.
Could this be the true opportunity of Dragon Land?
Ling Xiao’s breath quickened.
It was a book, crafted entirely of gold, inscribed with intricate arrays and four bold characters: *Book of Seals*!
“Big Brother, this book was entrusted to the Golden Dragon Clan by the Moonlight Heavenly Lady, to be returned to her successor,” Long Chen said.
Ling Xiao nodded, understanding.
During the Mysterious Realm’s crisis, the Moonlight Heavenly Lady had placed the *Book of Seals* and the Dragon Clan in the Moonlight Treasure Pagoda for protection, keeping it from the Black Spirit.
He opened the book, finding it blank but filled with grids—ten per page, across a hundred pages, capable of holding up to a thousand seal cards.
Ling Xiao took out his three seal cards: Dream Girl, Ten Thousand Poison Python, and Five-Faced Monster.
He placed them in the grids.
The moment they were set, the cards glowed with golden light, and new text appeared.
“Seal cards are divided into three types: Monster Cards, Secret Art Cards, and Item Cards. Each has a limited number of uses. Once exhausted, the card’s image fades, but the card remains, reusable for sealing other entities!
“Monsters, arts, or items sealed in cards can be fully controlled by the *Book of Seals* holder, but主动 sealed monsters must be defeated by the holder.”
“Let’s try it!”
Ling Xiao examined his three cards, all Monster Cards.
“Release: Ten Thousand Poison Python!”
As he removed the python’s card, the *Book of Seals* emitted dazzling golden light. With a chant, the python appeared in the Dragon Palace hall.
Such a ferocious beast would typically attack anything on sight, but it stood calmly, awaiting Ling Xiao’s command.
“Follow me!”
Ling Xiao led the python to a wasteland outside the hall.
“Attack that boulder!”
The python roared, lunging at the rock, spraying potent venom that dissolved it instantly.
“Marvelous, but only one use!” Ling Xiao sighed.
He noticed most of his cards had limited uses: the Five-Faced Monster had three, while the Dream Girl and Ten Thousand Poison Python had only one.
