Star Dome Railway, I'm really good at swallowing!

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Chapter 209 Hi~ Did you miss me? (5.5k!)

"award?"

Han Xing caressed the shrunken golden dragon on her wrist, her fingertips brushing across it, a faint warmth coming from it. The little golden dragon felt Han Xing's caress, raised its head and glanced at Han Xing, then growled at her proudly.

“——Ouch~!”

A smile appeared on Han Xing's lips as he said, "It's quite interesting, with such a baby voice."

The golden dragon kissed Han Xing's fingers affectionately, and then bit her fingers when she was off guard.

"Hiss!" Han Xing withdrew his fingers in pain.

"Awoo~!" The little golden dragon cried out in satisfaction, then wrapped itself around Han Xing's arm again.

The golden figure standing in front chuckled and said, "It seems that this little guy likes you very much~"

Han Xing: "You like me? Then why did you bite me?"

Before the golden figure could explain, the system prompt sounded in his mind.

【Receive the blessing of the Dragon Ancestor. 】

【『Dragon▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇】

"?"

Han Xing listened to the system's mute tone in confusion, then saw the golden figure in front of her flash a golden light in his hand. He said to her, "Little Han Xing, you are still too weak. There are some things that you should not know now. When the time comes, I will let you know."

Han Xing's eyes almost popped out of her head in surprise. She looked at the figure in front of her in disbelief and said, "Senior, you...you can hear the system..."

"Hehe~" Jin Ying chuckled and reached out to cover Han Xing's mouth. "There are only about a dozen people, including me, who can hear that sound. As long as you don't do anything rash, they won't notice you. As for ordinary people... even the envoy can't hear it, so don't worry."

But then, her expression changed and she said, "However, remember not to mention that you own this 'thing' to anyone else. Not even those little kids, otherwise it will definitely bring trouble." She pointed at March Seven and others who were standing still, and only let go of her hand that was covering her mouth when she saw Han Xing nod.

Han Xing looked at Jin Ying, and seemed to have sensed something. He held Wu Wu tightly in his arms and said, "Senior, I just want to travel safely on the train and live a good life with everyone. I don't want to..."

Jin Ying smiled, looking at Han Xing's expression, and for some reason, she was incredibly happy. She reached out and gently stroked Han Xing's forehead, saying, "The fact that you can think this way proves that everything we've done has been successful so far. I hope you stay that way, and don't let so-called fate or destiny sway you. If one day you really become like that, it might mean that I, and we, have failed, and you... have become the person you least want to be."

Jin Ying's eyes were extremely deep, and the sense of vicissitudes that could only appear after who knows how much time had passed made Han Xing's heart palpitate.

"In the universe, beneath the treetops, the difference between you and me is as great as the difference between heaven and earth."

As she said this, there was a hint of envy on her face when she looked at Han Xing.

But... she is a star god, one of the rulers of the heavens, what on earth is she envious of?

Her eyes, bright and charming, became gentle and intellectual again. She spoke to Han Xing as if she were just chatting. "To be honest, when I first saw you, I thought you were the messenger of 'Greedy' Oboros. After all, your outrageous devouring power was truly terrifying, and the scene was quite bizarre."

Han Xing smiled bitterly: "I have no choice. Without energy, I will die. Don't look at me now that I am in great health and enjoy eating. My life was not so smooth before."

"Oh? Really?" The golden figure smiled, then turned into a stunning figure and rushed towards Han Xing.

"Senior, you!" Han Xing was shocked. He took out the sword in his hand and was about to fight, but found that the golden shadow had disappeared.

"It's too late to refuse now. It's all because you're such a popular little guy."

A voice with a hint of charm sounded in Han Xing's heart. It was the mysterious and powerful man.

Han Xing hurriedly asked, "Senior, how did you get into my body? You...you'll have to pay extra for doing this!"

"puff--"

"I was saying you're an interesting kid. If someone else were to encounter something like this, wouldn't they worry about their own safety first, like whether they'd be possessed by another spirit?"

Han Xing relaxed his shoulders fearlessly and said, "Then there's nothing I can do, right? With Senior's abilities, it's probably just a thought away for him to do anything he wants. Instead of thinking about these things, it would be more practical to ask Senior for some benefits."

"Haha, Xiao Hanxing, your personality is just too much for my liking. You want more money, huh? Now, all the remaining immortal boats have relics of mine on them. If you're capable, you can go get them."

Han Xing asked tentatively, "What do you want, Senior?"

『... 』

Jin Ying was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke:

"I just need you to provide me with some energy so that this remnant of my soul can survive."

Han Xing remained silent. She felt this person wasn't telling the truth. But she didn't sense any ill will from this senior. Seeing he didn't seem to want to answer, she didn't ask. It was just another person in her head. She already had the system anyway, so this 'old man in the ring' wouldn't be so bad.

"Senior, now that the matter here has been settled, shouldn't you send us out? After all, the immortal boat 'Luofu' outside the secret realm is still in danger." Han Xing said.

"Can."

As a faint word fell, the cave in front of Han Xing's eyes changed dramatically. The long dragons carved on the surrounding stone walls began to move. Their lives, which had been still, seemed to have regained vitality in this brief moment.

Dragons soar and snakes rise, chasing the clouds and flying across the sky with boundless ambition.

The roar of dragons continued to sound in the sky, and the shadows of countless giant dragons were soaring in it.

The space around Han Xing changed, and she stood above the boundless Black Sea. Countless dragons were swimming in the Black Sea, but their bodies had become broken and they were unable to fly into the sky.

A sigh rang in his ears, and Han Xing turned around to find that the golden shadow had already escaped from his body. The golden shadow stood there, looking at the boiling sea water, as if waiting for something.

Finally, the black fog slowly dissipated, and a lone boat slowly approached. The boatman on the solitary boat continued to row aimlessly on the black sea, as if waiting for the next person like Han Xing to appear.

"Thank you for your hard work. You can leave now with peace of mind..."

Jin Ying's voice was tinged with loneliness, and she seemed a little sad. With a wave of her hand, the black mist dissipated, and the Black Sea fell silent. Then, the Black Sea returned to silence, the blackness gradually fading, and the broken dragonborn transformed into tiny starlight, merging into Han Xing's body.

Then, the system's voice sounded in Han Xing's ears.

[Successfully devoured "Broken Dragon Soul"*20]

[Su Rongling] "Flowing Death and Weeping" VIII. The dragon bloodline within the main body has risen to the "first stage" - Dragonborn: Pure dragon blood flows within the body.

[Current remaining energy: 1000%]

"You asked me to find the one who will carry on the legacy, and I have found it. Perhaps with this child by my side, I won't be as lonely as you say."

Han Xing was a little dazed as she looked at the energy that was constantly flowing into her body. She looked at Jin Ying, but found that the other person's eyes were fixed on the boatman on the boat, and his eyes were full of reminiscence.

At this moment, the boatman had taken off her veil, revealing a pretty face. Although a little dull, she seemed to be trying her best to move her facial expressions, trying to make herself look more lively. After all, in front of this person, she was once a lively and active girl...

The boatman looked up at the golden shadow and spoke slowly, his movements a little awkward: "Ancestor, you... are finally... free."

The girl finished speaking, glanced at Han Xing, and bowed slightly, as if to express gratitude. When she looked up again, Han Xing saw that the lone boat beneath the girl had begun to slowly dissipate. But she paid no attention. She stared at the golden shadow, exerting her facial muscles, and as the black sea neared its end, she cast a final, sweet smile.

The lone boat disappeared, leaving only the boundless sea that was fading into black.

"...Let's go."

Jin Ying turned around, reached out and pulled up Han Xing who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, and walked back step by step.

As he took the first step, all the black sea behind him disappeared.

As the second step was taken, the giant dragons circling in the sky stopped groaning and slowly dissipated.

Until the last step was taken, everything in front of Han Xing's eyes became chaotic, and pictures called memories flashed by his side, like a revolving lantern when death came.

As if unwilling to recall all this, Jin Ying grabbed Han Xing's arm and suddenly increased his speed, and the secret realm of inheritance completely disappeared.

at the same time.

In a quiet and elegant tea room, light shines through the window onto a woman with bright eyes and white teeth. She holds a cup of tea in her hand, and the air is filled with the fresh fragrance of tea.

She opened her lips slightly, about to take a sip, but her pupils suddenly trembled. The tea set in her hands instantly shattered into countless pieces, but the tea still hung steadily in her hand, maintaining its previous shape.

——Ding ding ding!

A crisp knock on the door sounded.

"Come in."

The woman spoke calmly, seemingly calmly dissolving the broken pieces of teaware into nothingness. She calmly looked at the girl who had rushed in in a panic.

"Marshal, we've received a report from Luofu. General Jingyuan is seriously injured and dying. The Immortal Jianmu, where the Chiming Clan is stationed, is about to fall."

Upon hearing this, the Marshal Hua, who commanded the Immortal Boat, simply nodded without even frowning.

"It's already this late, why are you still so calm?" the girl asked anxiously.

Hua frowned slightly, but then relaxed reluctantly.

"Standing in the snow, if you act cautiously, you will strengthen your resolve; if you speak carefully, you will uphold your virtue. I've said this many times: don't be impatient when encountering things."

Upon hearing this, the woman known as Lixue could only say helplessly, "Marshal, we are so far away from Luofu now. Even if you are very powerful, it will take some time to get there. By then, I'm afraid you will only be able to collect the bodies of General Jingyuan and the others!"

Hua looked at Lixue, who was running around anxiously, and sighed helplessly. He slowly said, "Forget it. I'll just tell you. It will save you from being so frightened and wasting your energy."

Li Xue looked at Hua in confusion, then heard her say, "The ruins left behind by the Immortal on the Immortal Boat have been opened. I just sensed that the inheritance within has been taken away. As part of the deal, he will protect Luofu from being destroyed."

"'Immortal'!?" Li Xue's eyes widened. "Didn't that person die long ago? How could it be..."

Hua chuckled lightly upon hearing this, and said meaningfully, "Death may not be the end of the Dao. The person who entered the chess game has become the person playing it. His tactics are so decisive and brilliant that even General Jing Yuan is far inferior to him..."

......

Scale Abyss Realm.

In front of Xianlong Dayu Palace.

"Damn it! How could the envoy of 'Longevity Plague Ancestor' suddenly appear on the Immortal Boat? Now the General has been seriously injured protecting the Immortal Boat. What should we do next? Damn it! Damn it!"

A middle-aged man dressed in Yunqi was cursing angrily, and the faces of the people around him all looked unhappy.

"Cough!" Jing Yuan, the leader, coughed up a mouthful of blood. He held the long sword in his hand, supporting his body. Even though he tried his best to maintain his balance, he still seemed a little shaky.

"It's okay. It seems that 'Shuhu' is busy with someone and probably has no time to deal with us now. The giant and Huanlong are fighting fiercely for Jianmu, which gives us some time to breathe."

Dan Heng, who had been silent beside him, spoke up, "The Medicine King's secret disciple you mentioned is also hiding among them. I don't know their motives, but before the blade came, they tried to attack me, but failed. They reacted quickly, and when they saw there was no chance of success, they hid and fled. But I think they must be hiding nearby, waiting for an opportunity to strike."

Jing Yuan sighed and smiled bitterly, "Oh, it's really full of disasters. Now my little 'Luofu' has gathered so many 'talented people'."

He turned to look at Dan Heng and said, "'Bo Yue Ancient Sea, a marvelous realm.' The scenery of this Scaled Abyss remains unchanged from the last time I saw it. But you and I standing here now are different. Even the immortals, with their immortal bodies, cannot rival the heavens and the earth."

"General, you should be aware of the habit of the Vajra Masters of reincarnation. The waters of the Ancient Sea have cleansed Danfeng's sins. The man who once stood here with you is no longer with us." Danheng replied coldly, "I am Danheng. Whether that Danfeng is a hero or a sinner is of no consequence to me. I have borne his punishment and accepted eternal exile—I have no complaints about this, but when you look at me, General, please cast aside the shadow of the past."

Jing Yuan sat down on the ground, seemingly too weak, his breathing a little unstable. He looked at Dan Heng, ignoring the soldiers around him who were trying to support him, and said, "So what? If a single sentence could change others' attitudes towards us, there wouldn't be so many disputes in the world. You want me to no longer consider you Dan Feng? Okay, do me a favor. Once this is done, I will let him die and revoke your exile. From now on, I can promise you: at least on Luofu, you will no longer be anyone's shadow."

Dan Heng looked at Jing Yuan, whose mouth was constantly bleeding, and he couldn't bear to see him like this. He could only say, "What Dan Feng can do, I may not be able to do."

Jing Yuan pressed on, a little excitedly saying, "You must do it, otherwise all the promises will be void. If you want to blame someone, blame your past life. If he hadn't done that stupid thing back then, if the power of dragon transformation could be passed on intact, I wouldn't have to force you at all."

"And as I just said: you and I standing here today are different. Dan Feng is no longer here, only Dan Heng remains. And I... I am now General Luofu. There are some things I must do even if I am reluctant."

As he spoke, his eyes suddenly became lonely. His usual lazy look had long been thrown away somewhere, and he exuded the oppressive feeling of a general.

To be fair, Jing Yuan was reluctant to force Dan Heng, but he had to do so.

"Though Jianmu was severed by Emperor Gong Siming, a remnant of the curse of the Plague Ancestor remained. To seal it, Luofu invoked the power of the Immortal Dragonborn, making it possible to tame the remains of Jianmu. Under the auspices of the Ancient Dragon Lord, the Chiming Clan channeled the waters of the Ancient Sea to flood the Scaled Abyss Realm Cave Heaven, using it as a vessel to seal Jianmu."

He looked at Dan Heng, who remained silent, and continued, "Dan Heng, do you understand? After Dan Feng's death, there is no one left in Luofu who can accomplish this. You, who once watched over Jianmu, should be able to open the way to Jianmu for us."

Dan Heng sighed upon hearing this. He knew the other party was right, and besides, Wumingke was already trapped in this situation, unable to extricate himself. Regardless of being a Dragonborn or something else, he could not escape this fate.

"Okay, I promise you. But, I hope you can keep your promise."

Then, Dan Heng walked to the stone statue of Long Zun.

"To prevent the tree from reviving and the evil invaders from invading, I prayed and drew the waters of the ancient sea to cover the cave and suppress the mysterious roots. I have engraved this on stone for the warning of future generations. Never remove it without permission."

A line of small words was written below it, but now that Jianmu has revived, the water of the ancient sea that was originally used to suppress the "Immortal Jianmu" has become a tool to cover up the crimes of the invaders.

Dan Heng's eyes closed slightly, and his figure slowly rose. He floated in front of the statue, his fingertips flashing with brilliant light, and the hem of his clothes fluttered behind him in the startled sea breeze.

Beneath the vast waves, the ancient Jianmu tree's mysterious roots stirred and spread, like a beast awakening from a thousand-year-long slumber. The restrictions woven by successive Dragon Lords, the tangles that tamed and dispersed the beast's power, formed a fraying and crumbling web, ready to fall away.

The memories of the past, those belonging to the previous Dragon Lord "Dan Feng", rushed towards Dan Heng.

"hiss--!"

Dan Heng, who had been floating in mid-air, shimmering with brilliant light, suddenly fell, clutching his head with his hands, a look of pain on his face. He raised his head and gazed at the sea ahead, his eyes filled with uncontrollable wonder.

"I've clearly released all my strength, how could this happen..." Dan Heng muttered to himself, and as if he had thought of something, he asked Jing Yuan, "Where is the current Vajra Dragon Lord?"

Jing Yuan frowned slightly and said, "I heard from Fu Qing that the Medicine-carrying Dragon Girl was ill and was taken away by Han Xing. She is now missing. Dan Heng, what exactly happened?"

Dan Feng still looked at the sea and said coldly: "I suspect that someone has stolen some of the Dragon Lord's power and is now using it to stop us from moving forward."

At this moment, a dragon roar suddenly sounded behind everyone.

A giant golden dragon was flying over from the sea in the distance. A gray-haired girl, wearing a dark flying fish suit embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon, stood on the dragon's head. Behind her, the waves were surging and the clouds were filled with mist, like a banished immortal descending to the earth.