Chapter 426: The Most Unique Time Dragon!

Chapter 426: The Most Unique Time Dragon!

Hall of Time?

Su Ping nodded.

He slowly walked in, but when he turned around, the figure of the legendary Holy Dragon had already disappeared without a trace, clearly having no intention of accompanying him inside.

Su Ping let out a breath and pushed open the creaking wooden door, stepping inside.

An indescribable aura filled the air, not the energy fluctuations of a high-level being, nor the misty aura of a spiritual entity, but rather an ancient scent of time, a scent that was hard to describe. Yet, instinctively, he could sense that this place had likely existed for countless years.

Indeed, it was true.

There was no burst of energy to illuminate the area, only the soft glow of oil lamps that had been lit.

They lit up the vast and dim library.

On the shelves were numerous books, each one a vessel of knowledge passed down through the ages.

Even Su Ping, without having read the contents of these books, felt as if he had been transported back in time.

Despite the obvious absurdity of this feeling, he couldn't shake it.

Coming back to his senses, Su Ping turned to look at the peculiar Vermillion Dragon with its amused smile.

It was indeed strange to see such a face expressing human emotions, but Su Ping respectfully bowed:

"Greetings, Old Candle!"

The Vermillion Dragon nodded:

"I heard that you ranked first in some sort of professional competition outside, and your little companion beast even mastered a skill at the Divine Transformation rank! Well done, no wonder Ah Xuan has high hopes for you!"

"You're too kind!"

The Vermillion Dragon winked and then said:

"Alright, I'm guessing this little guy doesn't have the patience to chat with an old dragon like me. Let me show you the little thing first!"

The Vermillion Dragon's understanding made Su Ping quickly nod in agreement.

He was indeed curious.

This dragon companion, which even the legendary Holy Dragon had described as extremely special, had piqued his interest.

Moreover, it seemed that aside from the legendary Vermillion Dragon in front of him, this was the only Time Dragon companion in Dragon City. So, what exactly did it look like?

Su Ping sat on a wooden chair, eagerly waiting, and fortunately, he didn't have to wait too long.

A few minutes later, the Vermillion Dragon, who had disappeared, reappeared.

However, Su Ping shook his head and looked behind and around the Vermillion Dragon repeatedly, but he didn't see any other dragon's shadow.

The Vermillion Dragon sat in a nearby wicker chair and then took something from his sleeve, handing it to Su Ping.

This thing was the most ordinary object in the entire Hall of Time!

It was a book, thick but not large, so much so that Su Ping hadn't even noticed it in the Vermillion Dragon's hand at first glance.

Su Ping looked at the Vermillion Dragon with some doubt.

Then, after the Vermillion Dragon finally spoke, Su Ping's guess was confirmed:

"This is the little thing. Take a look!"

Just this thing?

Su Ping lowered his head and looked at the book on the tea table, a grayish book slightly larger than the palm of his hand. For a moment, he couldn't process what he was seeing.

Was this the Time-type dragon companion?

Time-type dragon companion?

What did these two things have to do with each other?

Su Ping's puzzled gaze turned to the Vermillion Dragon in front of him.

The Vermillion Dragon winked, seemingly pleased with Su Ping's expression.

Then, Su Ping, somewhat skeptical, placed his hand on the book, hoping that his perception wasn't faulty, thinking that this might not be a book but some kind of box.

However, when he turned to the first page after opening the cover, Su Ping let out a breath.

The blank pages were slightly yellowed,

but at most, it only proved that this wasn't a book but a blank diary!

There wasn't even a single word written!

Was this a companion beast?

Although Su Ping naturally couldn't know all types of companion beasts, when he saw this object, he still had his doubts.

However, the moment this thought appeared, he paused, then his eyes widened as he looked at the blank page.

The next second, as if ink had been applied, an invisible hand seemed to hold a pen, quickly writing on the page.

Black ink formed words, and Su Ping, startled, let go of the book and blinked at the rapidly appearing words.

Then, with a doubtful look, he turned to the Vermillion Dragon in front of him, his eyes filled with delayed shock:

"So, this is a Time-type companion beast in the Artifacts category?"

Indeed, only this explanation made sense!

And as expected, the Vermillion Dragon continued to smile and nodded, unbothered by the disrespectful 'speech' from the 'book'.

After getting a definite answer, Su Ping was a little dazed.

An Artifacts-type Time-type companion beast shouldn't have surprised him that much.

After all, just the night before, he had fought his own main companion beast, whose primary companion beast was also an Artifacts-type Time-type.

But Su Ping couldn't believe that just the day after fighting the Time Hourglass Artifacts-type Time-type companion beast, the companion beast he had been eagerly anticipating was also an Artifacts-type Time-type companion beast?

However, why would a book think of itself as a dragon?

Was this reasonable?

Hence, Su Ping finally couldn't hold back any longer, and his Spirit Eye was about to activate instantly.

And then, the blank book that had just opened suddenly closed.

A few seconds later, the perception and observation of the Spirit Eye only gave a very weak feedback in the depths of Su Ping's heart:

【Timebook???】

【????】

Besides question marks, Su Ping didn't even see the level of this thing's realm.

Just as Su Ping was about to regain his senses, this so-called Timebook suddenly opened again, and black ink characters reappeared on the blank page:

'Humorous and foolish humans, still trying to use that little trick to spy on this Dragon King. Although your abilities are slightly stronger than ordinary humans, how can you possibly imagine the power of this Dragon King?'

Not only that, but at the bottom of this blank page in the Timebook, there was even a special expression drawn in ink:

'^^'

Su Ping's eyebrows twitched.

He had to admit that this thing was a little annoying!

The most important thing was, where did this thing come from?

Finally, the Vermilion Dragon slowly extended its hand, which was not much different from a human's, and gently patted the Timebook before speaking:

"Alright, no more rudeness. Su Ping is one of the most remarkable cultivators in Dragon Kingdom, and perhaps even the world. Your future growth, contracts, and more, may all be influenced by Su Ping!"

Then, the Vermilion Dragon directly grabbed the Timebook, not giving it a chance to speak further, and finally began to explain this object to Su Ping:

"Su Ping, have you ever come across a Timebook?"

Su Ping shook his head.

"Time-attributed, artifact-type Sovereign-level upper limit companion beasts are usually born on some special material, and on books that have existed for an extremely long time!

The main combat ability of this type of companion beast is that beastmasters can write about combat matters on the book, and as long as it's not too far-fetched, it can be realized in battle. It's a very powerful and relatively strong companion beast."

Of course, time-attributed companion beasts are extremely rare!

However, the special thing about this little one is not only its absolute wisdom and many other different abilities, but also its firm belief that it is a dragon, a future Dragon King.

The most crucial thing is that the Dragon Gate mark's detection also confirmed this claim! You can try it out."

The old Vermilion Dragon also shook his head in amazement.

Su Ping was slightly stunned, and then, he summoned the Dragon Gate mark from his soul instead of using the Spirit Eye, and held the strange Timebook.

The mark on his left hand lit up.

A faint dragon's roar echoed, and then, within this Dragon mark, Su Ping also felt the feedback from the Dragon Gate mark:

【Dragon Gate Ability Detection...】

【Dragon Gate Creature Type: Artifact Elemental】

【Dragon Gate Creature Attribute: Time】

【Dragon Gate Probability: Tenfold】

【Estimated Evolution Times: Once】

【Estimated Form: Time Dragon】

Is it really like this?

Su Ping blinked, and now he understood why even the Saint Dragon Legend had such an evaluation of this thing in front of him.

After obtaining the Dragon Gate mark, he had used this detection ability to assess other companion beasts, such as the Lin Wolf Origami Figure that he carried with him.

In the Dragon Gate detection, the probability of Dragon Gate was 0.

In the Dragon Gate detection probability, companion beasts with a probability of 30% and below needed an unpredictable number of evolutions to have a minuscule chance of evolving into the final form of the Dragon Clan.

The Rainbow Coral Worm was at this level.

Those with a probability of 60% and below also needed to complete two or more evolutions to have a chance of becoming a Dragon Clan form.

As for those with a probability of 90% and below, they also needed to evolve once to have a chance of becoming a Dragon Clan form.

But this evolution, as long as it naturally grows and is supplemented with a portion of Dragon Clan resources, can be said to be extremely low in difficulty.

Initially, Si Tu Yan's Earth Dragon was at this stage.

However, companion beasts at this stage are already extremely rare and precious, and can even be called Dragon Seedlings.

But a tenfold probability is not just a probability.

This thing is a Dragon's offspring!

As long as it continues to grow, naturally becoming stronger and improving, it can be called a Dragon!

Some don't even need additional evolution.

Apparently, this is the latter case in the Timebook's assessment.

Although, in the Dragon Gate assessment, it still needs to evolve once to become this so-called estimated form of Time Dragon.

But why? It doesn't make sense! Su Ping now understands why the Vermilion Dragon in front of him is trying to figure out what's going on with this mutated Timebook.

And what is the reason for the mutation?

If we can figure it out, this rare time-attributed Dragon Clan in the future may really be able to develop and grow!

Even in this Dragon City, it may be possible to create a brand new lineage!

Just thinking about it, the Timebook opens up again, and the words appear on their own:

'Such a rich Dragon's aura! Human, you have gained the future Time Dragon King's recognition!'

Su Ping's eyes twitched again, what a guy, what a realistic 'Dragon King'!

But he's also quite interested, and he smiles as he looks at this little thing:

"Since it's like this, can I see the Time Dragon King's abilities?"

Sure enough, as Su Ping speaks, the blank page quickly displays the text:

'Never mind, never mind, human. If you don't use your abilities, how can you possibly understand the difference between this Dragon King and those other foolish creatures? Since you want to see this Dragon King, this Dragon King will also see you!'

Su Ping smiles, and it's actually quite fun adapting to this thing's way of communication:

"How do you see me?"

Regardless, you can interpret it however you want."

As he thought of this, the Spirit Eye activated once again, gazing at the so-called Dragon King before him.

This time, the Spirit Eye's mental probing was not hindered but directly manifested in Su Ping's heart:

【Mutated Timebook (Wild) Age: None】

【Current Level: Overlord Tier 1】

【Race Potential: Overlord Tier 5】

【Skills: Super Time Shuttle (Beginner), Super Illusory Dragon (Beginner), Time Compression (Mastery), Historical Retrace (Beginner), Destiny Tome (Mastery)】

This little thing is just an Overlord Tier? And it has Super Tier skills?!

Su Ping's pupils flashed as he focused on these unique and extraordinary skills:

【Super Time Shuttle (Beginner): To a certain extent, one can enter the projection of the current Time River, using one's body as a vessel and shuttle, traveling and ferrying through.

When activating this skill, observing the past is possible only through observation, and when observing the future, one cannot possess all memories of the Time River, and there is a high possibility of numerous time paradoxical errors with unknown consequences.

To use this skill, one must rely on a person or object, as well as time, as an anchor point. Otherwise, one will be completely lost in the Time River.

(Note: After mastering this skill, the upper limit of the companion beast's potential will be greatly reduced! And the natural speed of one's own realm advancement will be significantly slowed!)



(Note 2: One cannot use a lifeform beyond one's own realm as an anchor point for Time Shuttle.)



Su Ping almost blurted out a curse at this point.

He then recalled what the Vermilion Dragon had said earlier.

Could it be true that this little thing can actually enter the so-called Time River?

This seemed a bit absurd. Su Ping blinked and looked at the Timebook before him.

However, he soon furrowed his brows.

The Timebook was now wide open.

On its pages, there was a lifelike depiction of Su Ping himself.

Below this, a small illusory dragon swayed gently.

Simultaneously, the pages flipped, and this little dragon seemed to be in a comic book, floating and moving.

With each page turn, it changed.

It was like the simplest 'cartoon'.

Is this the 'Time Shuttle'? So, this little thing is currently using this skill to observe his future and past selves, using himself as an anchor point?

Su Ping sucked in a breath of cold air and then continued to look at the remaining skills:

【Super Illusory Dragon: A unique skill of the mutated Timebook. One's soul can support one's entry into time observation, and after the Timebook's destruction, the soul will not dissipate but will recreate the Timebook.】

This skill... is somewhat similar to the Dragon Soul of the Dragon Race!

This is probably the main reason why this little thing considers itself a dragon.

Su Ping nodded, realizing that this skill itself was likely a mutated version of the Dragon Soul.

The names of the other skills also provided some clues.

Time Compression was a skill that utilized the power of time.

Destiny Tome was the racial skill of the Timebook, allowing one to exert a certain level of combat effectiveness by writing on the pages of the tome during battles.

Historical Retrace allowed one to observe things that had appeared in history through traces and marks.

When Ye Zou's Hourglass first reflected the Ancient Flame Crow, he was using this time-related skill.

Su Ping nodded, finally understanding, and then looked at the Vermilion Dragon:

"Vermilion Dragon, how was this thing born? It's almost done, right?"

"It's almost done, just watching you, not playing around. Time-related abilities inherently affect time."

Indeed, it seemed to be the case.

As the Vermilion Dragon finished speaking, the Timebook, which was previously displaying the 'comic book', instantly merged and closed tightly.

Then, something happened that Su Ping could never have imagined.

In the next second, the tightly closed mutated Timebook before him quickly flipped open on its own.

On the blank page, a line of ink swiftly appeared, and the content of the ink, not to mention Su Ping, but even the Vermilion Dragon beside him, and the little flame on its head, all flickered and almost went out.

The previously disdainful tone took a 180-degree turn:

'Great Master! Meeting you is the greatest honor of this Dragon King (strikethrough) of mine!'

'(〃'▽'〃) (Cute)'

(End of Chapter)

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