lcionline Chapter 217 Dragon Falls
Chapter 217 Dragon Falls
"Boy, don't worry about this. I have lived for too long, so long that I am a little tired." The dragon said weakly.
After saying this, there was a hint of confusion and memories in the dragon's eyes.
Gu Yang looked into its dazed eyes, stepped forward, and said, "Senior, please stop overthinking. Is there anything you'd like to do? We might be able to help."
The dragon was too lazy to care about Gu Yang's rudeness. He opened and closed his mouth, his eyelids drooped, and said:
"I was a shrewd survivor of the war between the alien demons. My body has long been corroded by the alien demon poison. I will die sooner or later, but now that I see you two, I can sleep peacefully."
Unexpectedly, this giant dragon survived the war between aliens and demons. Hu Qing and Gu Yang were immediately in awe.
Although they had never participated in the war between aliens and demons, nor had they seen alien demons, they could tell from their interactions over the past few days and the ancient books they had read during this period how brutal the battle was.
Looking at the wounds on the dragon's body, one can imagine how many people died.
Even a strong man at the level of a dragon can be injured like this.
"Listen carefully, both of you. The alien demons will definitely make a comeback. The damage to the Twin Flowers has weakened the southern part, making it the main target of the alien demons' attack.
I don't know the time, but I estimate it will be soon. You must collect all the fragments as soon as possible, otherwise the entire continent will be devastated!"
Hu Qing and Gu Yang nodded. The burden on their shoulders had undoubtedly increased a lot, but they did not regret it. They had to do something since they came to this world.
"Then senior, we can only rely on luck to find it now. Do you have a rough direction?" Gu Yang scratched his head and said.
The giant dragon shook his head and said, "I don't know either. This thing depends on fate. The Twin Flowers is the most mysterious sacred artifact, but it also depends on fate the most. When fate arrives, everything will come naturally."
Gu Yang nodded, not quite understanding what he said. Hu Qing beside him seemed to be thinking about something, and his eyes became deep.
The dragon felt its life slipping away and forced itself to stand up. Black liquid dripped onto its bones on the ground, corroding holes in them.
"Listen carefully, boys! What I'm about to say is very important! I'll quickly explain the only fragments you have. Make use of them to increase your combat power.
Charge stone, which can launch an attack after charging.
Promotion stones can amplify each other's spiritual power and improve realm.
Be careful with the Trade Stone, it will use something important to you to fulfill your wishes, so use it as little as possible.
The cornerstone is the largest piece, which can freely exchange souls and is close enough to guide the location of other holy fragments.
Healing Stone, transforms physical strength to heal injuries.
And the spirit-gathering stone I just gave you is the core of this secret realm. It can quickly gather the surrounding spiritual energy, which is enough for your cultivation.
You must quickly develop your power within five years. Some forces on the continent are too complex and have already infiltrated many foreign races. I hope you will pay attention..."
After talking so much, he felt a little tired, and a trace of fatigue flashed in his ancient eyes.
The black liquid flowing from the corner of his mouth formed a small puddle on the floor of the cave, reflecting the faint light of the fire.
The wings behind it, once the pride of its soaring into the sky, have now become dry and lost their former luster.
His vitality was constantly fading, and even Hu Qing and Gu Yang could sense it.
Hu Qing and Gu Yang looked at each other and saw shock and gratitude in each other's eyes.
"Senior, we have some pills. I wonder if they can give you some relief. Thank you for saying so much for us."
The two knew that the ancient creature before them had used its last bit of strength to find a new target for them.
"Thank you, great Senior Long." Hu Qing's voice was full of respect. He bent slightly and saluted the dragon.
Gu Yang followed closely behind. They all knew that the value of this information could not be described in words.
The dragon nodded slightly, and the fire of its life seemed to burn even weaker at this moment.
It sensed that its life was almost over, so it wanted to send Hu Qing and the other two out.
"Come on, it's getting late. I have to get you out, otherwise it will be too late."
The giant dragon slowly stood up. Although its body was exhausted, when its wings spread out, the dragon's momentum seemed to have returned to its peak.
It roared, and the sound echoed in the cave, shaking the stones on the wall and making them fall.
The dragon punched the wall on the left side of the cave, rocks flew everywhere, and a cave entrance was smashed out.
A pure white space was revealed inside, with a portal in the middle emitting soft light.
Gu Yang pulled Hu Qing, who kept looking back, and walked quickly towards the portal.
This was the escape route that the dragon had opened for them using its last bit of strength, and they couldn't hesitate any longer.
If the dragon's vitality disappears, they will be trapped in this space.
Soon, the two figures disappeared into the cave, and the light of the portal dimmed.
The dragon used too much spiritual power, and its huge body collapsed. Its scales became brittle and shattered into pieces on the ground, scattering all over the floor.
His old eyes closed peacefully and he fell to the ground, lifeless.
The dragon's final sigh echoed in the cave, and its silhouette gradually became blurred in the space, eventually turning into dust and dissipating into the air.
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The moment Hu Qing and Gu Yang passed through the portal, it felt like they were passing through a thin layer of water film. The light around them twisted and spun, and then everything returned to calm.
They stood in a dense forest, the sunlight shining through the gaps in the treetops onto the ground, creating mottled light and shadows.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and plants, which contrasted sharply with the dampness and stench of the dragon's cave.
The two looked at each other and saw the relief and sadness in each other's eyes.
"The dragon sacrificed itself for us." Hu Qing's voice was low, and there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.
Gu Yang nodded, clenched his fists, and said firmly: "We cannot let it down. We must complete our mission."
The two checked their physical condition and confirmed that they were not affected in any way by the transmission process.
As soon as the two of them stood firm, they saw Zhou Quan not far away.
Zhou Quan's originally tense face showed a hint of relaxation. He walked forward quickly, his eyes full of concern: "You are finally out. I have been worried."
Hu Qing and Gu Yang looked at each other, and they could feel Zhou Quan's sincerity.
Gu Yang patted Zhou Quan's shoulder and gave him a comforting smile: "We are fine, thank you for waiting so long."
Before he finished speaking, the entire ground suddenly shook violently, as if some huge force had erupted deep underground.
The three men's faces changed, and they almost instinctively fell to the ground, grabbing the tree roots and rocks around them tightly.
The surrounding trees creaked as they shook violently, and some smaller branches could not withstand such force and broke and fell to the ground.
The shaking continued for a long time until everything calmed down.
Hu Qing and Gu Yang got up from the ground. They looked at the fallen trees around them and felt an indescribable sadness in their hearts.
They knew that the dragon was dead, the core of the secret realm was in their hands, and the final baptism of spiritual flow was probably gone with it.
Zhou Quan stood up and dusted himself off, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes. "What's going on? The earthquake underground has never been this violent."
Hu Qing took a deep breath and briefly told Zhou Quan about their experience in the dragon cave.
However, some key points were omitted. There are some things that Zhou Quan still cannot know. This is also for his own good.
"I see. The death of the dragon actually caused such a huge shock."
Zhou Quan sighed, then turned to Hu Qing and Gu Yang, "We must leave here as soon as possible. The balance of the secret realm has been broken, and it is no longer safe here."
After a brief exchange of greetings, Hu Qing and Gu Yang realized that Li Wenyuan had been waiting for them.
It was not until last night that he received a message, left a letter and left with his uncle Li Dinghai.
Hu Qing frowned, feeling uneasy: "Li Wenyuan's departure, could something have happened on the mainland?"
Gu Yang shook his head, his eyes scanning the surrounding forest, as if searching for something:
"Now is not the time to speculate. Let's first look at the letter Li Wenyuan left behind and see what message he left behind."