Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

The once pitch-black space was now brightly lit. A tall and imposing figure was flying rapidly through the air, and behind him, an overwhelming array of soul-guiding light gradually brightened.

The eleventh level-nine soul tool, Blazing Heavenly Net!

The leader of the Evil Lord Soul Master Corps, Mad Bull Douluo Wang Yiheng, has arrived.

Having just put away his level-nine flying soul tool, Wang Yiheng didn't have time to be surprised that Kong Tianxu and the other had lasted so long against a Soul Saint. He immediately caught Kong Tianxu's flying body and, trembling, poured his soul power into the other's body.

A hazy golden light appeared, and his pure power at the Title Douluo level seemed to pass through it easily, but in the end, it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, without any feedback.

"Could something really have happened?"

Fine beads of sweat had already formed on his forehead. If something happened to Master Kong's grandson near his residence, even if Master Kong didn't blame him, he would inevitably suffer a great deal of punishment, and he could forget about keeping his position as the leader of the Evil Lord Soul Master Corps.

Xu Tianzhen quickly wiped away the tears in her eyes, suppressing her emotions as she stepped forward. Her voice still carried the crispness of a young girl, but now it carried an undeniable authority:

"Commander Wang, how is Tianxu?"

“Your Highness, Tianxu has no external injuries, but I am still unable to ascertain his internal condition. Perhaps…”

Wang Yiheng bowed slightly, his tone hesitant.

"let me!"

Several more streaks of light flashed across the sky. Cain rushed to Kong Tianxu's side before he could even remove his flying soul tool, and dark golden light shone from his hand.

Strangely, the light turned into an eerie crimson color the instant it touched Kong Tianxu. Oddly enough, the golden light, which even Wang Yiheng's powerful soul force couldn't penetrate, entered Cain's soul force without any resistance.

What should have been a short while felt like centuries to the people present, until Cain finally let out a long sigh.

"It's nothing, Tianxu just exhausted his soul power and fainted."

Wang Yiheng felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and the expressions of the middle-aged men who followed him also relaxed.

Xu Tianzhen loosened her grip on the hem of her skirt as if all her strength had left her. Her gaze swept over Cain with complex emotions, but when it lingered on Kong Tianxu, it became incredibly gentle.

Finally, when she looked at Wang Yiheng, the calmness in her eyes returned to the one Kong Tianxu had seen before.

"Commander Wang."

"The minister is here."

"The Crown Prince's attack is a matter of national importance. In the name of the royal family, I order you to immediately lead the main force of the Evil Lord Soul Master Corps to reinforce the villa. You must ensure the Crown Prince's safety and not let a single person escape." Her gaze swept over a middle-aged man who was part of the second wave of reinforcements. "Vice Commander Xia, please stay and handle the aftermath."

She paused, then added:

"Also, leave that Soul Saint alive; I have questions for him."

Her voice was still clear and bright, but the chill in it sent a shiver down one's spine.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. I acted rashly... He seems to have died under the blazing inferno."

Wang Yiheng spoke bitterly. He had held back his strength, but for some reason, his opponent still died under the terrifying control and burning double kill of his Blazing Heavenly Net.

He naturally wouldn't have imagined that before his Blazing Heavenly Net arrived, this Soul Saint in his true form had already lost all his luster in his eyes.

Xu Tianzhen's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, then relaxed: "In that case, proceed to the villa immediately. Commander Wang, the enemy is prepared; I expect you to give it your all."

"Yes, Your Highness." Wang Yiheng bowed and stepped back. For some reason, in the composed demeanor of this innocent twelve-year-old princess, he vaguely saw a resemblance to Emperor Xu Guoyi when he first ascended the throne.

Shaking his head to clear his mind of distractions, he immediately ordered the elite troops of his division to rush towards the villa.

Watching dozens of streaks of light disappear into the horizon, Xu Tianzhen finally could no longer suppress her emotions. She knelt down, her fingertips trembling as she smoothed the furrowed brows of Kong Tianxu in his sleep, and whispered to the Hidden One:

"Thank you... for saving us."

Her voice was very soft, but the word "we" was pronounced with exceptional clarity, as if she were declaring something.

Cain slowly channeled his remaining soul power into Kong Tianxu's body, helping him to soothe his meridians, which were slightly strained from unleashing his full destructive power.

After a night of travel, she was exhausted. The many damaged flying soul tools on her body showed the dangers she had experienced. If it weren't for the Flawless Moon, she probably would have died in the first wave of pursuit.

Cain raised her face, stained with soot, her clear blue eyes sparkling. She shook her head, her gaze never leaving Kong Tianxu.

"I should be saying thank you. Thank you... for keeping him safe."

Amidst the two women's hushed conversation, Xia Xuanchen slowly walked to the charred corpse of the Bloodthirsty Demon Bear Soul Saint, whose cause of death was impossible to determine, and squatted down to examine it closely.

This king, who was most trusted by the royal family and was one of only two kings of different surnames in the Sun Moon Empire, did not rush to get up after quickly determining the identity of the deceased. Instead, he looked at a crystal that he had just taken out of his storage soul tool.

Chapter 69 The Embryo of the Dragon Curse, Golden Bloodline? (Part 2)

This crystal is oval-shaped, with a surface about the size of an infant's head. Fine lines are engraved on it, just like the one Kong Tianxu had obtained from Xu Tianzhen, only slightly inferior in terms of luster and the complexity of the lines.

Upon closer inspection, it looks like an eggshell.

As the only top-tier nobleman and ninth-level soul master in the empire's ten thousand years to have been bestowed with this item, he naturally knew what it was.

Rare treasures left behind by the dragon race on the continent—

The embryo of the dragon's curse.

……

"The embryo of the Dragon Curse?"

In the sun-drenched glass room, Kong Tianxu sat by Cain's bedside, displaying the strange eggshell in his hand that was crystal clear in the sunlight and even seemed to be breathing.

Some time has passed since the night Crown Prince Xu Tianran was attacked. After the incident, the current emperor Xu Guoyi was furious. Although Kong Tianxu and Xu Tianzhen were both safe and sound, Xu Tianran lost both legs and became completely disabled.

Xu Guoyi ordered a thorough investigation into the matter and launched a major purge, resulting in the punishment of several high-ranking officials, military personnel, and even members of the imperial family.

However, it is clear to anyone with discerning eyes that this has not touched the real core of the incident. Faced with several princes who are obviously highly suspected, His Majesty the Emperor is hesitant to act rashly and is trying to keep the incident under control.

However, this outcome did not satisfy Yuehua Palace. So, as soon as the news of the case's conclusion was released, Kong Deming made a move.

Immediately afterwards, the entire Ming capital also moved.

On that day, Prince Xu Guoli was identified as having a close relationship with the Bloodthirsty Demon Bear Soul Saint, a hybrid of a bear-type soul beast and a human.

The usually timid and hesitant Inspectorate forcefully imprisoned the entire family of hundreds, including the eighth-level Soul Master Xu Guoli. It is said that several ninth-level Soul Masters were dispatched to oversee the situation that day, and the cries of agony continued for dozens of days.

The following day, Xu Guoti's case of illegally reselling a huge amount of rare metals and level-nine soul tools came to light.

Enraged, Xu Guoyi cursed him as a traitor in the palace. His princely title was stripped, his official duties as a member of the imperial clan were revoked, and his entire family was exiled to an island to guard the frontier. Unexpectedly, the fleet encountered a storm at sea, and all the people involved, including the resources and wealth that Xu Guoli had amassed over the years, disappeared without a trace.

The Second Prince Xu Tianni himself was unharmed, but all his supporters had been stripped of their power, leaving him alone and filled with anxiety.

This is for you, Eunuch Xu. Don't disappoint me.

Kong Tianxu's eyes were deep and unfathomable. He didn't have any strong feelings towards Xu Tianran. After all, given Xu Tianran's personality, he was already a dead man in his territory from the very beginning. He was just thinking about how to make Xu Tianran's death more meaningful.

I just wonder how Tianzhen is doing now.

Cain was injured, and Kong Deming asked him to rest at home for a while. He could only suppress his emotions for the time being and began to explain to Cain the origin of the eggshell in his hand:

"As the highest category of dragons, dragons are treasures from head to toe. The most precious of these is the dragon core, which they use to refine their spiritual consciousness after reaching adulthood. It condenses their bloodline and primordial power and is a rare and precious treasure."

We need to find a way to get Mu En's dragon pill... Kong Tianxu's thoughts drifted for a moment, then he continued:

"And second only to the Dragon Pill is this Dragon Curse Embryo, which was originally a dragon's egg."

"Dragon eggs? Can they hatch into baby dragons?" Cain asked with great interest.

"Unfortunately, no. Because they are all dead eggs."

Kong Tianxu infused the eggshell with his silver dragon soul power, and immediately the fine patterns on the eggshell surface lit up one by one. At the same time, the illusion of breathing disappeared.

"When a dragon is dying and unable to incubate its own dragon egg, it will choose to inject its own bloodline and primal power into the egg to form a restriction. The amount injected depends entirely on the bloodline level of the young dragon in the egg. The hope is that this method will ensure that the young dragon can hatch normally and grow quickly."

"Due to various reasons, the dragon egg that was sealed with a restriction ultimately failed to hatch. After countless years, it formed the Dragon Curse Embryo. It can be used as a top-level defensive soul tool, and is said to be able to withstand all types of attacks. In the creation of soul tools, it is also the best carrier of the core magic array."

"Aww~" Cain nodded as if he understood, and leaned closer to observe the faint dragon-shaped outline inside the eggshell.

"However, it is said that there is another use." Kong Tianxu smiled and pinched her cheek.

Before Cain could ask a question, he answered his own:

"If a bloodline of the same origin can be found as a catalyst, the power within the restriction can be fully unlocked, allowing the owner to perfectly accept the dragon bloodline within."

He lifted the Dragon's Embryo, and under the sunlight, the nearly transparent eggshell was surrounded by a blend of gold and silver light.

Then, they merged into one...

Xu Tianzhen picked up her books and walked slowly toward the classroom. Thick, leaden clouds completely obscured the rising sun. She absentmindedly kicked a pebble at her feet, and anyone could tell that she was in a bad mood.

Rong Momo was seriously injured, but fortunately, she was not seriously hurt. After that night, she went to see her father, the Emperor, intending to pour out her grievances, but the words that came from Xu Guoyi's mouth left her extremely disappointed:

“Tianzhen, you must understand your father’s difficulties. Tian is the crown prince, which concerns the foundation of the country… He had no choice but to appease Tianxu at the time. If he is willing, let him keep the Dragon Curse Embryo, and your father will choose another treasure for you.”

Recalling her father's unfamiliar face, she felt a pang of sadness.

What? All she wanted was an apology from her brother...

Tianxu hasn't come for a long time either; I wonder how he is doing now.

"What are you thinking about so intently?"

The familiar voice startled Xu Tianzhen from her reverie. She looked up and saw Kong Tianxu leaning against a tree in front of her, looking at her with a smile in his eyes.

A surge of emotion coursed through his chest, and the worries and grievances of the past few days vanished in an instant. A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips: "You...you're alright?"

She raised her head, and in a short but not short time, the boy before her seemed to have grown a few more centimeters. The rising sun shone on his silky silver hair, reflecting a dazzling glimmer, just like her joyful mood.

“You can’t just lie there forever.” Kong Tianxu naturally took the book from her arms and handed her the Dragon Curse Embryo:

"Thank you, darling, otherwise we would both have died there."

“Once the Dragon Curse Embryo is used, it will only have one master.” Xu Tianzhen stroked the Dragon Curse Embryo that had been with her since childhood, smiled, and placed it back into Kong Tianxu’s hand, her tone light yet firm:

"Moreover, isn't the debt of saving my life worth more than an object?"

"But..." Kong Tianxu really hadn't expected there to be such a detail, and for a moment he couldn't tell the truth from the falsehood.

“Take it,” she suddenly tiptoed and whispered in his ear, “The old man guarding the royal treasury said that this Dragon Curse Embryo is very likely inherited from the Golden Dragon lineage…”

Her breath was warm, carrying a refreshing scent reminiscent of sunshine.

"Your silver dragon is a perfect match for it."

Chapter 70 She Laughs at Home (3000 words)

Golden bloodline… Kong Tianxu hesitated for a moment, recalling the sense of closeness conveyed by the eggshell earlier, as well as the strange phenomenon of its fusion with his silver dragon soul power, and finally decided to accept this rare treasure.

While the Dragon Embryo itself possesses many wondrous uses, what attracts him even more is the golden dragon bloodline it contains.