Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

This dragon soul was over thirty meters tall, had no wings, and looked like an earth dragon of yellowish-brown color. It appeared somewhat clumsy as it crawled out of the pit.

The soul of the Mountain Dragon King came before Yan. It did not speak, but its deep eyes were full of wisdom. It bent its hind legs and slowly knelt down, lowered its head and rubbed its huge head against Yan and the Silver Dragon King. Then, a flash of light appeared, and streams of yellow light rushed into Yan's body.

The dragon soul formed by the Mountain Dragon King is the most concentrated among all dragon bones. Moreover, its attributes are compatible with Yan's second martial soul attribute. Yan can gain tremendous benefits from absorbing and refining its dragon soul energy once.

Yan felt a strange sensation in his body. He suddenly looked up at the tomb of the Mountain Dragon King. The surrounding soil seemed to be drawn in and began to surge into the giant pit on its own.

The dragon soul of the Mountain Dragon King gradually became illusory, and energy was continuously injected into Yan's body. Suddenly, a light surged out from the mound, and the illusory dragon soul finally disappeared. A piece of bone that was completely transparent and had a yellow crystal luster appeared in front of him.

This bone is quite peculiar; it has countless cross-sections, and with just a little light, it becomes incredibly dazzling.

The now-illusory soul of the Mountain Dragon King called out softly to Chao Yan, raised its front paw, pointed at him, then at itself, and nodded to him.

"Are you going to give this to me?"

Yan guessed what the Mountain Dragon King meant. The Mountain Dragon King's soul nodded, and Yan sensed its approval from its eyes.

With a soft whoosh, the crystal-clear soul bone, shimmering with a unique yellow light, flew to Yan's front and, along with the dragon soul energy, transformed into a beam of light and merged into his body.

The moment the dragon bone entered his body, Yan felt a sudden weight on his body and instinctively fell backward, his movements seemingly frozen. Had the Silver Dragon King not intervened in time, he might have fallen directly to the ground due to inertia.

In that instant, his consciousness dissipated, and he felt as if he had become a great mountain, with the majestic peaks connected to the earth, and countless energies surging in from all directions and merging into his body.

He seemed to hear giant dragons beneath the earth roaring joyfully at him, as if they were expressing their gratitude.

He subconsciously transmitted these thoughts through his connection with the earth, and the entire Dragon Valley Cemetery trembled slightly. A layer of misty light rose from beneath the earth. This mist was of various colors and eventually converged into a seven-colored halo, quietly swirling around him.

A gentle, warm feeling surrounded him, as if there were countless dragon roars, but no longer sorrowful, only warmth and joy.

Finally, these seven-colored halos coalesced into a teardrop shape, containing nine colored crystal beads, which floated down and landed on Yan's right wrist. A thin nine-colored chain quietly connected to it, transforming it into a bracelet that wrapped around the wrist, emitting a faint halo.

Yan's body trembled slightly, and his mental world suddenly seemed to be squeezed open in an instant, and his mental power suddenly increased exponentially.

His dazed state was short-lived, but when he opened his eyes again, he suddenly felt as if his world had expanded. Although he didn't look with his eyes, everything around him became clear.

He could clearly feel that the bones of his torso, including his spine, sternum, and ribs, were all covered with a dazzling luster. It was as if he had dressed his torso in a suit of diamond armor, and the indescribable solidity filled him with power.

The Mountain Dragon King gave Yan the torso bones he needed most. Yan had already acquired the soul bones for his limbs and skull through his cultivation. Although some of them were of lower age, his cultivation level had improved with each advancement and various opportunities, and with the transformation he underwent in Dragon Valley, all of his soul bones had reached the level of 100,000 years.

However, Yan has always lacked a suitable torso bone, which is the most precious type of soul bone that a soul master can fuse with.

Whether it's the skull, limbs, or the external soul bones on the back, the torso bones are indispensable for connecting them into a whole. It is precisely because of their importance that the torso bones are exceptionally precious.

Yan had found torso bones before, but none of them came from the soul beasts he used to refine his soul rings, and most of them were not very old, so he didn't choose to refine them. But this time, the Mountain Dragon King's gift not only made up for his shortcomings, but also allowed him to undergo a further transformation.

As the most defensive being among the descendants of the Dragon God, the Mountain Dragon King's torso bones are undoubtedly the most superior to any torso bone.

Furthermore, this last Mountain Dragon King was extremely old, and his cultivation level had probably reached the million-year level. This piece of Mountain Dragon King's torso bone was an extremely rare million-year soul bone, much more precious than the external soul bone attached to his eyes that the Evil Emperor had given him.

With it, Yan's physical defense will undoubtedly be elevated to another level, and his entire body's soul bones will become a unified whole, effectively connecting and enhancing him. Having absorbed the benefits of his trip to Dragon Valley, his strength will reach a terrifying level.

Even now, his overall strength is already stronger than Qian Daoliu used to be, and he probably has no rivals below the god level.

Yan subconsciously clenched his fist, feeling the surge of power within him, and he felt an urge to shatter the heavens with a single punch.

With a single thought, his senses extended outwards, and everything in the outside world was clearly imprinted in his mind. He didn't need to see it; he could feel it so clearly. This meant that his mental power had entered a higher level, comparable to the divine realm.

"You have received the blessing of the Dragon God and the approval of countless dragons. You are right."

The Silver Dragon King stood beside Yan, looking at his wrist with a complicated expression. The nine-colored crystal pendant hanging on his wrist represented the Dragon God's approval and was a genuine divine artifact.

"this?"

Yan raised his right hand. Although he had obtained a divine artifact and guessed what it was, he found that he didn't seem to know how to use it. But it didn't matter, the Silver Dragon King was right beside him, so he could just ask.

"This is the Dragon God's tears. The Dragon God's will contained within it originates from the core of the Dragon God and is even more complete than what I possess. It can intimidate all dragon-type soul beasts."

The Silver Dragon King spoke softly, "This divine artifact requires you to activate it with the power of your dragon soul. It can activate a summoning array to summon the dragon souls of this Dragon Valley to transfer their power..."

"Looks like my luck is pretty good!"

Yan shook the nine-colored crystal pendant in his right hand, and following the instructions of the Silver Dragon King, he transformed his own power into dragon soul power and then introduced it into the pendant. Instantly, seven-colored and nine-colored light appeared.

In that instant, countless dragon souls were awakened, and thousands of dragon shadows rose within Dragon Valley, these dragon souls responding to Yan's call.

"Disperse!"

Yan understood the effect of this divine artifact after using it for a short while. With a wave of his hand, he dissipated the power. After the colorful light disappeared, the dragon souls of various colors roared and disappeared into the earth to sleep and accumulate again.

These dragon souls buried in Dragon Valley were not completely extinct. The Dragon God transferred them all here to leave the dragon race with a spark for resurgence. However, due to the threat from the divine realm, this spark has never been passed down and grown stronger.

"What do we do next? Go back?"

As the dragon shadows dissipated, the Silver Dragon King's eyes were filled with peace and tranquility. She hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time, and now she had completely let down her guard and asked Yan what to do next. This was something she could never have imagined before.

Don't be fooled by how cooperative the Silver Dragon King has been with Yan all this time; in reality, most of it was just stopgap measures when there weren't many better options. Even when she cooperated, she was always cautious. However, after the Dragon Burial incident, she truly trusts and puts her mind at ease with Yan.

Yan looked around, using the power of the Mountain Dragon King's soul bone to sense the surroundings. While trying to sense and search, he also spoke to the Silver Dragon King: "The Dragon God once left behind a divine artifact to assist the dragon race in their cultivation. I think you should know about it!"

"You mean, the Rising Dragon Pillar?"

The Silver Dragon King paused slightly. "I remember the Ascending Dragon Pillar was taken to the God Realm. I left the battlefield before the God Realm War was completely over, so I don't know much about what happened afterward. You mean it was brought to the lower realm?"

Chapter 576 The Super Artifact: Dragon Rising Pillar

"The Dragon Pillar must have been brought down with it, perhaps along with the remnant soul of the Dragon God, and remained in this Dragon Valley."

Yan said somewhat uncertainly, as he wasn't entirely clear about the matter. The Dragon God's Heart and the Dragon God's Tears, these two divine artifacts, were confirmed to have originated within Dragon Valley.

However, the artifact, the Dragon Ascension Pillar, appeared on Tianlong Star tens of thousands of years later. The rise of Tianlong Star originated from the Dragon Valley, which was on the verge of collapse after the Dragon God's Heart was taken away. It wandered in the void and finally settled on Tianlong Star. The dragon soul and dragon energy within the Dragon Valley were released, which then began the path to the rise of Tianlong Star.

According to the information Yan knew, the Ascending Dragon Pillar was taken away from the God Realm after the Dragon God's defeat. It is either in Dragon Valley or on the future Tianlong Star. The location of Tianlong Star is uncertain, but Dragon Valley is right under their feet. If they want to determine whether there is an Ascending Dragon Platform, they can find out by searching carefully.

Let's look for it!

The Silver Dragon King also had some expectations. Although the Dragon Ascension Platform was not a divine artifact specifically used for combat, it was a genuine super artifact. If she could find the Dragon Ascension Pillar, she would gain considerable benefits and be more confident in dealing with the God Realm.

"The dragon energy in this direction is a bit unusual, let's go take a look!"

After sensing the surroundings for a while, Yan determined a direction, and the group continued on their way. After all, the Dragon Valley Secret Realm was a small world with a rather large area. They traveled for a long time and came across an unexpected mountain peak.

The majestic mountain peaks rise straight up through the clouds, their cliffs extremely steep. What's even more peculiar is that this mountain is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, resembling a giant mushroom planted on the ground.

"This mountain peak must be over 10,000 meters high!"

Everyone looked up in awe at its height, and what was even more peculiar was that this giant mountain, over 10,000 meters high, was completely barren, forming a stark contrast with the lush greenery around it.

"Jialin".

Yan called out to Jialin, who immediately transformed into her true form and carried everyone closer in a spiral. The closer they got to the giant mountain, the more they could feel its extraordinary nature.

The surface of this giant mountain is barren, with no plants growing on it. The entire mountain is grayish-brown in color, and its material is unknown, but it is certain that it is not ordinary stone. Otherwise, given its wide top and narrow bottom, it would be impossible for it to support such a heavy mountain.

Yan carefully peered down and saw that the narrowest part of the mountain was only about a kilometer in diameter, while the narrowest part at the top was probably more than ten thousand meters in diameter. This was truly a wonder among wonders.

"The Rising Dragon Pillar, this is the Rising Dragon Pillar. No wonder the remnant soul and core of the Dragon God were awakened; it turns out they were brought down by the Rising Dragon Pillar."

The Silver Dragon King recognized the true nature of the mountain at a glance, her face filled with excitement. The appearance of the Ascending Dragon Pillar gave her hope—the hope of reviving the dragon race. If everything within Dragon Valley was used properly, the dragon race could reappear in the world. Of course, all of this depended on the divine realm not interfering.

"Ooh~~~"

The golden-red dragon instinctively raised its head and let out a deafening roar, then spread its wings and flapped them forcefully, soaring upwards.

"Hang, ang, ang..."

A series of dragon roars rang out, and countless dragon shadows rose up simultaneously, their roars echoing throughout the mountainous region.

As they ascended higher, they could feel pressure in the air. This pressure was like an invisible barrier emanating from the Ascending Dragon Platform. The massive stone pillars emitted a repulsive force that pressed them downwards.

This force was extremely powerful, seemingly impossible to resist, pressing outwards and downwards. Jialin quickly began to emanate a golden-red light, and the pressure on her instantly seemed to dissolve, weakening her momentum. Although her speed was affected, she continued to move forward.

Jialin and Qiu'er could both feel their bodies and bloodlines becoming active. The power emanating from the Dragon Ascension Pillar was not only a test, but also an opportunity for improvement.

The resounding roar of dragons continued to ring out, and Jialin began to emit a brighter golden-red light, while Qiu'er also emitted a dark golden divine light. The dragon scales on their bodies shimmered with light, and their bloodlines became more and more active and developed.

A terrifying pressure continued to descend from the sky, transforming from the initial layer into layers upon layers like ocean waves. Jialin flapped her wings forcefully, ascending even faster, and was already close to the highest point of that ten-thousand-meter-high mountain.

An invisible current of air surged around the mountain peak. This current was bidirectional. It was absorbed by the mountain from Jialin and Qiu'er, forming a current that penetrated into the Rising Dragon Pillar. The Rising Dragon Pillar, in turn, released the current outward, creating pressure that blocked their progress.

During this process of moving forward, these air currents will continuously temper their bloodline and unlock their potential.

The Dragon Ascension Pillar, this ultimate artifact, can absorb and refine the bloodline essence of divine beasts, making their bloodlines purer and enhancing their strength and potential.

The Dragon Ascension Pillar, this super artifact, contains endless dragon energy and has the powerful auxiliary ability to enhance cultivation and help divine beasts break through. Back in the God Realm, the Dragon God used it to train his subordinates, and the lineage of divine beasts gathered there made even the God Realm Committee wary.

As Jialin got closer to the top of the Rising Dragon Pillar, the resistance she felt became more and more difficult to overcome. However, with the Silver Dragon King here to oversee things, everything went relatively smoothly.

The moment they broke through the barriers and ascended the dragon pillar, all the surrounding pressure vanished, and the dragon energy that had been broken through converged on their bodies like rivers flowing into the sea.

Jialin folded her wings and carried everyone down slowly. The area on the Dragon Ascension Platform was much larger than expected, with an extremely smooth surface, but faint light patterns shimmered on it, emitting a faint aura.

Yan could clearly sense that the Dragon Ascension Platform itself possessed a strong dragon aura, and cultivating here would be of great benefit to any dragon.

The Silver Dragon King's eyes became confused once again. She subconsciously went to the center of the rising dragon pillar and suddenly raised her hands and slapped them down.

Yan felt an extremely terrifying fluctuation of divine sense spreading outwards. The strange fluctuations spread in all directions, and Jialin and Qiu'er, unusually, lay prostrate on the ground, their eyes filled with fear.

He sensed something and subconsciously looked up at the sky. Suddenly, his vision became blurry. The once clear sky seemed to have become chaotic at this moment. In the sky, there was a thick fog, and countless images intertwined and changed.

The mist parted to the sides, and a dreamlike scene began to unfold before his eyes. It was a vast valley, within which dragons danced. These were not pseudo-dragons, but real dragons. Some were flying and chasing each other, some were roaring to the sky, and some were simply lying there lazily.

In the very center of the valley, a terrifying dragon of unknown size lay prostrate, its scales radiating a nine-colored glow. It initially had its back to Yan, and although only a small portion of its back was visible, its imposing stature was still palpable.

This nine-colored dragon seems to be the center of that world; it is the Dragon God. The Dragon God in the image seems to sense his gaze, and the nine-colored dragon, which had been prostrate on the ground, slowly rises, its massive head turning back.

The instant Yan saw those enormous dragon eyes, he felt a sharp pain explode within his mind, as if countless images were rushing wildly through his consciousness. For a moment, he felt as if his head was about to burst.

"Be careful."

A white figure carrying a faint fragrance blocked his way. Yan subconsciously placed his right hand on the Silver Dragon King's shoulder and exerted force to barely support his body and prevent him from falling.

The Silver Dragon King glanced at Yan's hand on her shoulder; the five fingers were deeply embedded in her skin, and even with her cultivation level, she felt some pain. This also reflected Yan's pain at the moment.

So she didn't get angry, nor did she remove Yan's hand. Instead, she carefully reached out and touched Yan's forehead, transmitting her power to help him relieve the pain in his mental sea.

"The message left by the Dragon God is still too dangerous for you. Don't be so reckless next time."

The Silver Dragon King spoke gently, her jade-like hands carefully kneading and massaging Yan's forehead. With her help, Yan recovered, looked down at the marks she had left on the other woman's dress, and awkwardly withdrew her hand.

"I'm sorry, I just..."

"fine."

Yan was about to apologize when the Silver Dragon King magnanimously forgave him, as if nothing had happened. She turned away nonchalantly and looked up at herself. However, the sharp-eyed Yan noticed that a blush had appeared on the silver-haired girl's neck.

"Hoo... Dragon God..."