Chapter 456: The Cloudsea Dragon
Chapter 456: The Cloudsea Dragon
A Cloudsea Dragon!
Jing Xinghuo's heart suddenly stirred with realization.
No wonder Cang Ya was being so cautious. Instead of seeking help from the Canglong family, she had come to the Abyssal Hunter's Guild to recruit teammates.
The Cloudsea Dragon was an extremely unique breed, sometimes called the "Covering Sea Dragon." It was the pinnacle of all aquatic dragon breeds, second only to the divine dragons in terms of potential and power. It remained a Celestial Dragon, but its rarity was comparable to that of divine dragons.
This was because the Cloudsea Dragon could not be cultivated.
It could only come about through the mutation of other dragons. The Canglong, Eel Dragon, Zhu carp Dragon, and Water Spirit Dragon, among others, all had a very low probability of mutating into a Cloudsea Dragon during their evolution!
In the Bibo Dragon Domain, the Cloudsea Dragon was even more alluring to dragon masters than divine dragons.
Especially for Dragon Shepherds, it was their dream.
This was because the Cloudsea Dragon was not only powerful in its own right, but it also had the ability to amplify and promote the growth of other sea dragons and water dragons.
A single Cloudsea Dragon could cause the strength of a water-type dragon master to surge by several folds!
If the news of a wild Cloudsea Dragon appearing in the abyss was true and spread, countless dragon masters would go crazy for it.
Cang Ya dared not tell anyone else.
On the contrary, she had to keep this information from her family and friends, for they would become her biggest competitors.
"Is your information reliable?" asked Jing Xinghuo.
"Of course," Cang Ya nodded solemnly. "I learned about this from a secret source as soon as I returned from the Yuan Magnetic Domain, and immediately set out to sea to search for it. After a month, I finally saw it with my own eyes. But it's a Fallen-grade dragon, far stronger than me. I can't tame it alone."
A Fallen-grade Cloudsea Dragon!
Jing Xinghuo was astonished. Such powerful wild dragons were rare, especially a Cloudsea Dragon.
The first step for a dragon master to tame a wild dragon was to defeat it, then trap it. They would then communicate with it through a Dragon Vein user to make it recognize its master. The more powerful the wild dragon, the more difficult it was to tame, and each step was fraught with danger.
There was also the matter of Cang Ya's other two dragons. Would they accept a third dragon, and would the Cloudsea Dragon feel the same way?
It was incredibly difficult to get an adult dragon to recognize a master.
Although Cang Ya had top-notch talent and strength, she was only at the peak of the Legendary realm, and so she could only seek help.
Jing Xinghuo glanced at her and suddenly laughed, saying, "You dare not seek help from other dragon masters, but you come to me?"
"In this situation, you're more reliable than my family," Cang Ya said calmly. "Of all the people I know, perhaps only you wouldn't have other intentions for it, after all, you already have a..."
He already possessed a divine dragon breed, and it had been recently obtained.
She didn't finish her sentence.
The Cloudsea Dragon only had an amplifying and promoting effect on sea dragons and water dragons, and not on the Extinction Dragon.
Moreover, Jing Xinghuo had only recently acquired the Extinction Dragon and was still in the process of building a relationship with it. He couldn't add a second dragon in such a short time.
Dragons were exclusive, especially divine dragons.
Jing Xinghuo indeed had little interest in the Cloudsea Dragon, and he couldn't just go out to sea with Cang Ya because she asked him to.
Cang Ya's beautiful face was full of confidence. "With your strength, plus mine, we should be able to tame that dragon. What do you say?"
"What will I get if I help you tame the dragon?" Jing Xinghuo asked directly.
"What do you want?"
This statement sounded very generous, as if Cang Ya would be willing to give anything as long as Jing Xinghuo asked for it.
Jing Xinghuo's gaze swept up and down her graceful figure.
Cang Ya had seen this kind of gaze far too many times in her life. If it had been anyone else, she would have already been angered and even punished them. But facing Jing Xinghuo's invasive gaze, her heart raced, and she even felt a hint of anticipation.
However, Jing Xinghuo's next words disappointed her greatly.
"Can you get your hands on the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash?"
Cang Ya's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.
She immediately guessed why Jing Xinghuo had come to the Bibo Dragon Domain. "So you came here for the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash." Her expression became difficult, "The Chaoge family has been tightly guarding the source of the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash and refuses to sell it easily. They're using this exotic skill as a bargaining chip to gain the greatest benefits for their family."
Those who needed the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash were either members of the Three Titanium-Cobalt families or powerful electromagnetic-type evolvers.
And these individuals were all far stronger than their peers.
The Chaoge family's Jinglong clan controlled the stable source of the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash. Although they offended many electromagnetic-type powerhouses, they also reaped huge benefits.
Anyone who wanted the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash had to pay a hefty price to the Jinglong family.
They might even have to work for them.
"You can't get it either?" Jing Xinghuo asked, puzzled.
Cang Ya shook her head. "It's very difficult. This is the Chaoge family's core interest and their biggest secret. I'm just a junior member of the Canglong family, so my words carry little weight, and I don't have that kind of ability."
She looked at Jing Xinghuo, "If you really want the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash, my advice is to wait a few more years."
"Why?" asked Jing Xinghuo.
"The Chaoge family won't block off all paths. To appease electromagnetic-type powerhouses, they will occasionally offer a Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash for auction on East Emperor Island," Cang Ya replied.
Jing Xinghuo frowned, "But they only auction one?
Jing Xinghuo didn't have much ether crystal to his name, nor did he possess any valuable treasures that could be exchanged.
Cang Ya continued, "The Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash does command an exorbitant price. I recall that at the last auction, the final bid reached 170,000 ether crystals. But this is the only safe and quick way to obtain an exotic without being swindled by the Chaoge family."
170,000 ether crystals! What's the difference between selling an exotic for such an astronomical price and outright swindling? Jing Xinghuo could only shake his head; even if he had that much, he wouldn't want to be such a sucker.
"I'm afraid I can't help you with the Magnetic Pole Kinetic Slash." Cang Ya offered an alternative, "But I can provide you with the Essence of the Azure Sea. Are you interested?"
"How many portions?" asked Jing Xinghuo.
"Ten."
The Essence of the Azure Sea was an exclusive treasure of the Canglong family, completely monopolized and rarely found outside the family, so there was no reference price.
Jing Xinghuo already had seven portions of the Essence of the Azure Sea in his possession.
If he were to obtain another ten portions and use them all, he could increase his star power limit by a total of 51,000 points, allowing him to break through 100,000 points of star power while still at the peak of the Legendary realm!
Of course, he might not need to use all ten portions, depending on his sensitivity to ether energy.
"Deal."
Jing Xinghuo didn't hesitate to agree.
"Here are three portions of the Essence of the Azure Sea. Whether I succeed in taming the dragon or not, these are yours." Cang Ya handed over three portions of the essence to Jing Xinghuo. "After I succeed, I'll give you the remaining seven portions as payment."
Jing Xinghuo accepted them without hesitation, his impression of Cang Ya improving greatly. This woman had a fine character.
Cang Ya stood up. "Do you need to prepare anything? If not, shall we depart now?"
The longer they delayed, the higher the chance that someone else would beat them to taming the Cloudsea Dragon.
"You lead the way," said Jing Xinghuo.
Cang Ya led him to a massive ice cave within the estate, where a low-temperature dragon nest was built. A Frost Dragon lay sleeping in the nest, its body emanating cold air. Sensing its master's approach, it opened its ice-blue eyes.
The Frost Dragon was a Celestial Dragon, a top-tier ice dragon bloodline, second only to the Ice Extreme Dragon, one of the Seven Great Divine Dragons.
Nearly sixty meters long, its body was covered in dense scales that resembled ice crystals. The entire dragon looked like a living ice sculpture, and with each breath, it stirred up an icy storm within the dragon nest—both beautiful and deadly.
Appreciating the Frost Dragon up close was a chilling yet awe-inspiring experience, leaving an unforgettable impression.
"What a magnificent dragon!"
Jing Xinghuo couldn't help but exclaim.
"Its name is Bing Shi," Cang Ya introduced, "It's my second dragon."
Jing Xinghuo had seen it before, during the dragon spear competition in Titanium Ring City. At that time, the Frost Dragon had been cowed by the doomsday annihilation light, its bloodline suppressed, preventing it from displaying its true power.
The Frost Dragon didn't recognize Jing Xinghuo, its ice-blue eyes sweeping over him with a hint of disdain, as if it scorned his praise.
Cang Ya stepped forward and placed her hand on the massive dragon's head, communicating silently with it.
Then she flew up and seated herself on the dragon's back.
"Bing Shi has agreed. Please come up."
Jing Xinghuo noticed that although the Frost Dragon still carried a hint of displeasure in its eyes, it didn't show any hostility towards him.
Like humans, dragons had their prejudices.
If Jing Xinghuo weren't a True Dragon Human, it would never have agreed to let him ride on its back.
"Drama queen," Jing Xinghuo muttered to himself as he flew up and took a seat next to Cang Ya.
The Frost Dragon stood up and walked out of the dragon nest. With a powerful flap of its wings, it unleashed a burst of cold air, creating a fierce icy storm that propelled its massive body into the sky. It flew faster and faster, soaring into the clouds and letting out a roar before diving down to the sea. It maintained an altitude of about 300 meters as it flew eastward.
At the same time, the Canglong, having just finished its meal, swam out from the bottom of the artificial lake in the estate and into the ocean, transforming into a wave as it swiftly made its way through the water.
Two dragons, one above and one below, one light and one dark.
On the back of the Frost Dragon.
Jing Xinghuo admired the boundless ocean, the sun glittering on the waves, and the clear blue sky above. At the horizon, where the sea and sky met, flocks of white seabirds occasionally flew by, while fish and sea beasts competed beneath the waves, a vibrant display of life.
The ocean, the sky, sailing ships, and distant islands...
It was like a painting come to life, and the howling wind in his ears filled Jing Xinghuo with a sense of exhilaration. He couldn't help but let out a joyous shout.
"Whoop!"
His voice carried far across the sea, gradually fading away.
Cang Ya, who had been observing Jing Xinghuo, smiled at his outburst. "Is this your first time at sea?" she asked.
"Yes," Jing Xinghuo admitted.
"The ocean is both beautiful and majestic. It gives us everything, nurturing countless lives and treasures. But it is also dangerous and deadly. It lures us into its depths, only to claim our lives."
Cang Ya's beautiful eyes fixed on Jing Xinghuo's face. "Especially the abyss. Every time I set out to sea, I prepare myself for the possibility of never returning."
Jing Xinghuo could tell that she was speaking from the heart.
He nodded in understanding and asked, "So, where exactly is this Cloudsea Dragon?"
(End of Chapter)
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