Chapter 180: "Even a Fat Dragon is Still a Dragon!" (Part 1)

Chapter 180: "Even a Fat Dragon is Still a Dragon!" (Part 1)



Ao Tian sighed and withdrew his arm from around Chen Qiu's shoulder, letting it rest on his legs as he gazed up at the sun above. "Brother, you don't understand, and neither do the people of Xuantian Continent."

"Tens of thousands of years ago, the Dragon Clan went through a great war."

"That war was extremely brutal, and the Dragon Clan was nearly wiped out."

"Only the mother dragons who stayed on the island and didn't participate in the war survived. A few male dragons returned, but they were gravely injured and died one after another. Fortunately, before their deaths, they managed to leave offspring. For tens of thousands of years, the Dragon Clan's lineage was passed down through a single generation, as their birth rate was incredibly low. Pregnancy is an extremely challenging process for dragons."

"And then, my generation arrived!"

"I did my best and gave birth to three dragons, but two of them were female, and only one was male. My lifespan is barely over a thousand years, and when I die, only the Black Dragon will remain as the sole male dragon."

"If something happens to him, or if no male dragon is born in a hundred years, the Dragon Clan will gradually become extinct."

"Ten thousand years ago."

"There were ninety-eight mother dragons on Dragon Island. To ensure the continuation of the Dragon Clan's lineage, they willingly sealed themselves to extend their lifespans. Even so, their lifespans eventually reached their limits over the course of tens of thousands of years, leaving them with only a hundred years left."

"A hundred years later..."

Ao Tian's eyes wandered into the distance, gazing at the clouds rolling and unfolding in the sky, his expression slightly dazed. "That will be the day the Dragon Clan is completely wiped out. How tragic and lamentable!"

"The Dragon Clan was once so powerful, but now they can only curl up on Dragon Island and slowly wait for death. They don't even have a desperate solution, as there are no enemies to fight. Who can understand the sense of helplessness that comes from being slowly ground down by a dull blade?"

". . ."

Chen Qiu, sitting beside him, suddenly went silent, his face expressionless.

He thought the Dragon Clan had encountered some disaster.

But the real problem was that they couldn't produce dragon offspring, and their lineage was on the verge of being severed.

Chen Qiu felt he might have a solution to this problem.

Fat Dragon possessed the Entry "Hundred Shots, Hundred Hits" and "Ignore Barriers," which allowed him to impregnate any female of the same species after mating. The Dragon Clan's issue was their inability to reproduce, and Fat Dragon's specialty was exactly that—bearing children!

After a brief pause, he released Fat Dragon and gestured for him to display his Entries.

"Brother, what do you think of my friend here?"

Although Fat Dragon was a bit confused, he obediently displayed his Entries:

Entry Name: Hundred Shots, Hundred Hits

Entry Level: White

Entry Effect: After mating with a female of the same species, pregnancy is guaranteed.

Entry Name: Ignore Barriers

Entry Level: Blue

Entry Effect: Able to ignore barriers and mate with females of different species, potentially leading to pregnancy.

One white and one blue Entry, both shrouded in clouds, slowly floated in mid-air.

"This..."

Ao Tian, who had been slightly tipsy, suddenly became half-sober. He turned his head towards the two Entry panels above Fat Dragon's head, his eyes wide with disbelief. "White-Haired Hundred Hits and Ignore Barriers? You have both of these Entries?!"

He had encountered these Entries before.

For example, thousands of years ago, when the Dragon Clan was on the verge of extinction, the clan leader at the time found a Demon Cultivator with the blue Entry "Ignore Barriers." He hoped that this cultivator could save the Dragon Clan.

But—

The Dragon Clan's low birth rate wasn't something that could be solved by simply finding another mate.

Although the Demon Clan possessed the "Ignore Barriers" Entry, it only increased the possibility of pregnancy, not guaranteeing it. After a hundred years of attempts, there was still no pregnancy.

That's why they gave up.

However, if this Entry was combined with "Hundred Shots, Hundred Hits," it would be a different story!

Guaranteed pregnancy every time? All the mother dragons on the island could become pregnant? And the children they gave birth to could also get pregnant? With a few cycles like this, the Dragon Clan's population would flourish!

"Brother..."

Ao Tian, momentarily overwhelmed with excitement, turned his head towards Chen Qiu, his voice trembling. "Divine Entries, divine Entries! You have such an extraordinary talent under your command, no, not just a talent, but a once-in-a-millennium genius!"

"Brother, would you be willing to let him come with me?"

"Let him go?"

Chen Qiu shook his head. "Brother, he's not just anyone to me. He's my close friend, my dearest companion, and a grand elder of the Mockheaven Sect. He's not some slave or maid who can be transferred at will."

"But—"

"After all, your Dragon Clan is facing a great crisis. If you need him, I can take him with me to Dragon Island as a guest."

"Good, good!"

Ao Tian took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions. Then, without waiting for more drinking, he looked at Chen Qiu with reddened eyes. "Why wait? Let's set off today!"

"Of course."

Chen Qiu handed Fat Dragon a jade slip, on which the events that had just transpired were recorded, ensuring Fat Dragon understood what was happening. Then, Chen Qiu took Fat Dragon into his small world and, together with Ao Tian, soared towards the sea west of Quzhou.

Chen Qiu's speed couldn't match Ao Tian's.

But Ao Tian was clearly impatient. As they soared over the sea, his clothes suddenly exploded, and in the blink of an eye, he transformed into a hundred-zhang-long black dragon, exuding an incredibly terrifying aura.

He turned his head towards Chen Qiu and said urgently, "Brother, come onto my back. We'll go faster this way."

"Okay."

Chen Qiu agreed and sat on Ao Tian's back. Looking at the sea on both sides, rapidly receding into the distance, he noticed the surroundings gradually blurring. Their speed was truly impressive, giving him a feeling of riding the wind and cleaving the clouds.

Ao Tian's speed was faster than his own, and the experience was much better.

Although the Scholar's speed was very fast, there was no sense of flight. To put it bluntly, the Scholar's movement wasn't him flying, but rather his flying sword. Under the effect of the bloodline enchantment, he teleported across distances.

At this moment, Ao Tian's eyes were already reddened, and he hurriedly carried Chen Qiu towards Dragon Island at the fastest speed. After so many years, he had never been so excited. If there were no issues, the Dragon Clan's problem might be completely resolved this time!

Although Chen Qiu, his subordinate, was a human.

This meant that after combining with the Dragon Clan, their bloodline would be diluted, and the child born would not have a pure Dragon Clan bloodline.

But—

What time was it now!

At this moment, who would care if the child born wasn't of pure Dragon Clan bloodline? It would be great to have a child at all!

As long as one could have a child, it didn't matter if they were human or any other race!

Within the rear mountain of Mock Heaven Sect.

Fatty Dragon sat in the rear mountain's forest, his face filled with a dazed expression. His mouth opened unconsciously, and his entire body was filled with a sense of bewilderment as he leaned against a pine tree. At this moment, the Scholar emerged from the bushes and curiously asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so lost?"

"Have you heard of the 'Tribulation Incarnate'?" Fatty Dragon's throat rolled slightly, and after a long while, he spoke in a daze, "You've heard of the Tribulation Incarnate, right?"

"I once saw a mention of it in ancient records. It is said that when a calamity arises in the world that is extremely difficult to resolve, a Tribulation Incarnate will appear."

"This Tribulation Incarnate is ordinary in all other aspects and can even be said to have no remarkable achievements."

"But when it comes to dealing with this extremely difficult-to-resolve calamity, they can make an incomparable contribution, though they also have to make a small sacrifice."

"That's the Tribulation Incarnate!"

"Hmm."

The Scholar propped his chin with one hand and tilted his head in deep thought for a moment before nodding, "I've heard of this for the first time, but it seems interesting. It feels like it's true. Why did you suddenly bring this up?"

"Because..." Fatty Dragon murmured in a daze, "Because... I think I might be that Tribulation Incarnate. I was born to resolve the Dragon Clan's calamity."

"You know about the Dragon Clan, right? Chen Qiu saved a Black Dragon in the Nascent Soul Power Ranking Realm. When the Black Dragon's elders came to thank Chen Qiu, they drank together and chatted. During the conversation, the Dragon Clan's elder revealed that the Dragon Clan was facing a calamity due to their poor reproductive ability and was on the verge of extinction."

"However—"

"Look at my enchantments, 'Hundred Shots, Hundred Hits' and 'Reproductive Barrier'. What's the point of a regular cultivator having these enchantments? What use are they?"

"In other words, isn't it useless? Not to mention dual cultivation or not, you start with a few less enchantments than others. How can you play like this?"

"But my enchantments happen to solve the Dragon Clan's crisis. Don't you think I'm the Tribulation Incarnate for the Dragon Clan's calamity?"

The Scholar nodded thoughtfully. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly realized and grasped Fatty Dragon's shoulder in disbelief. His breathing became rapid, and his voice trembled, "Wait, did you just say you can resolve the Dragon Clan's major calamity?"

"Mhm."

"Is the Dragon Clan very wealthy?"

"Mhm."

"Then, aren't we going to get rich?"

"Mhm."

Fatty Dragon suddenly laughed, slowly standing up. With his hands behind his back, he walked to the side of the pine tree, raised his head, and looked up at the mottled light filtering through the leaves. His voice, filled with anticipation, murmured, "A long time ago, I said that those who are destined for the peak will never feel ashamed of yesterday's disgrace."

"The shame you experienced in the past will become badges of honor embedded in your body after you achieve success and fame."

"I've been quietly unknown in the Mockheaven Sect for so long."

"Finally, finally—"

"Finally, I've waited for the opportunity to prove my worth!"

"There are no useless enchantments, only useless cultivators!"

"Even with such enchantments, I, Fatty Dragon, can make them flourish!"

"This might be my fate, Fatty Dragon—one who has endured countless hardships but never bowed to them, firmly believing that I would stand tall one day!"

Fatty Dragon could no longer suppress his emotions and burst into laughter, his laughter echoing through the forest and spreading throughout the entire Mockheaven Sect.

No one could understand how he felt at that moment.

In an instant, the gloom in his heart was swept away!

He had always felt like a useless waste, unable to help Chen Qiu, unworthy of his position as the Grand Elder of the Mockheaven Sect, and thus, he had been melancholy. But now, it was unnecessary. This Grand Elder position of the Mockheaven Sect was meant for him and him alone!

Apart from him, who could bring such resources to the Mockheaven Sect!

Just a little bit of what they leaked from their fingers would be enough for the sect!

This was him, Fatty Dragon!

He never intervened in trivial matters, but when he did, it was always a big deal!

The Scholar looked at Fatty Dragon, who was standing ahead and laughing wildly, and after a moment of hesitation, he couldn't help but shake his head and laugh as well.

Fatty Dragon had finally waited for his own opportunity.

Moreover, it wasn't just Fatty Dragon's opportunity but also a chance for the entire Mockheaven Sect. If this trip went smoothly, all the disciples of the Mockheaven Sect would have to respectfully address Fatty Dragon as Grand Elder in the future, for everything they ate and drank would be obtained through his efforts.

Then, he turned his head towards his younger brother beside him and sighed.

"Brother, you're the Third Elder, so I guess it's your turn to prove yourself next."

The younger brother, who had been quietly following the scholar, twitched his lips and his beard quivered.

"We're here!"

After Ao Tian pushed his speed to the limit, it took less than an hour to reach Dragon Island.

Ao Tian resumed his human form and stood on the ground, his eyes reddened with excitement as he looked towards the busy Black Dragon in the distance, "Come here, call me uncle."

Dragon Island was quite a distance away from Quzhou.

Along the way, there were countless natural barriers. Even a Peak Divine Transformation cultivator would be unable to reach this place without familiarity with the route.

It was called an island.

But it wasn't small.

It was about three or four times the size of Jicheng, which wasn't considered large on land, but in the vast ocean, it seemed quite spacious.

There were no other islands around Dragon Island; it was the only island quietly situated there. Numerous Spirit Trees were planted on the beach, and as far as the eye could see, the interior of the island was also filled with Spirit Trees, making it appear quite livable.

"Uncle."

Although somewhat reluctant, Black Dragon obediently shrank his body and flew to Chen Qiu's side, acting cute. Just a moment ago, they had both participated in the Soul Core Power Ranking as Heaven's Pride, weren't they of the same generation? Why did you suddenly become a generation older?

"Hmm."

Chen Qiu leaned on his Heavenly Clue Umbrella, with one hand behind his back, and smiled, "What a good kid."

At this moment, Ao Tian, already somewhat impatient, turned his head towards Chen Qiu to test him.

"Then let's start now and take a look at the situation first?"

"Okay."

On Dragon Island, near the beach, there was a square where ninety-eight mother dragons were quietly placed.

These mother dragons had been in a deep slumber for tens of thousands of years.

They were like vegetative states, devoid of consciousness, yet they retained their reproductive abilities. The self-sacrifice of these mother dragons for the Dragon Clan was worthy of a monument, and it deserved to be written about in the ancient Dragon Clan records. If the Dragon Clan could continue its lineage...

"It's right here."

Ao Tian's face was filled with a complex expression as he looked at the ninety-eight mother dragons in the square, "These ninety-eight mother dragons are all my elders. They have made great contributions to the Dragon Clan, but their lifespans are almost exhausted. They are all at the Divine Transformation Stage, with the weakest being at the Peak Nascent Soul Stage."

"All of them are at the Divine Transformation Stage?"

Chen Qiu was slightly startled, never expecting to see so many Divine Transformation cultivators in one place.

"Of course."

Speaking of this, Ao Tian also felt a bit proud, "Tens of thousands of years ago, the Dragon Clan was one of the great races in the world. Once a dragon reaches adulthood, they enter the Divine Transformation Stage. With a bit of cultivation, they reach the middle or late stages of Divine Transformation, and with a bit more dedication, they can even reach the Peak Divine Transformation Stage.

(End of Chapter)

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