Chen Wentians exploration of the Sawtooth Mountains was not random and clueless like the other treasure hunters. His steps were purposeful and they took him steadily closer towards sothing that nobody else could sense.
Ever since he had set eyes on the mountains from afar, he had already sensed it... the unmistakable signal of a powerful soul. His Anatta Soul Nirvana Art was capable of sensing powerful and unique souls within the vicinity. This was the first ti that this ability had been proven true and he was excited to find out what was causing it.
It took him two weeks to find the cave, nestled in the middle of one of the tallest peaks of the mountains. It had been difficult, hacking through the dense jungle, avoiding beasts that were more powerful and aggressive than usual as well as other cultivators. It had taken all of his wits and skill but he managed to do it.
He entered the pitch-black cave and lit a lamp. The interior was quiet and abandoned. The cave cut through solid rock and yet the cave walls were smooth as if they were created by intent and not nature.
There were many side tunnels and dead ends but he avoided them all. His soul sense kept him on track. He traveled another two days down the tunnels and finally reached the end.
Wow Chen Wentian gasped.
In the middle of a large chamber was a glowing blue orb, as large as his head. Inside it was a fluttering ember of blue fla that cast dancing shadows on the walls and ceiling. There was a soft warmth in the air, like residual heat from a dying fire. Surrounding the orb was what seed like piles of dust that were arranged in an unnatural shape, like a large, elongated lizard.
The weak soul signature he had felt was much stronger now but there was sothing wrong with it. He could tell that whatever it was, it was no longer alive. And if it was no longer alive, it was perfect for him.
He walked up to the orb, lying atop a pile of dust, and reached for it. At the sa ti, he activated the Anatta Soul Nirvana Art.
Within the black void of the soul realm, a blue-colored soul appeared. It had no discernable shape and rely floated around in a blob. This happened when a soul was dead for too long. Only a fragnt of the original soul was left, often due to strong emotions like heavy regret or unfulfilled desire.
Chen Wentian appeared in the soul realm and stood before the blue-colored soul.
Hello, can you hear ? He asked.
There was a long pause before blue fog stirred but it didnt speak.
Whats your na? He asked patiently.
I The blue soul said slowly, I I dont know
Chen Wentian was encouraged. mory loss was normal for a fragnt of a dead soul. But even having the ability to speak ant that the soul could be salvaged and that its original form had been powerful beyond asure.
Do you rember anything? He asked.
There was an interminable pause before the soul spoke again, I my Arcadia its all gone
What is Arcadia? What happened do you?
Everyone is dead the clan is gone Nooo!
The soul cried like a small child.
Chen Wentian let it be for a while before trying again, Do you want to fight? Do you want to avenge your clan?
I I dont know
I can help you! He said and reached a hand forward. He wanted this soul. He could tell it was special. If you take my hand and join . I will help you.
You will?
I promise! Join your soul with mine, together, we will rise and save Arcadia, together!
There was silence for what seed like an eternity.
And then it responded, Okay.
The blue soul reached out and touched his outstretched finger.
Their souls joined as one...
Chen Wentian was able to help stitch more mories together. It still wasnt a complete story but it was enough.
The blue soul was the remnant will of a blue dragon, a divine beast of legends. The dragon was already dead but a fragnt of soul managed to remain in its source of fire, the source of all its powers. A divine beast didnt normally leave behind a complete inheritance of its powers for others. The blue dragon was very young, only a small child by human standards. It had been driven by desperation, inexperience, and fear of death to do so by instinct in its last monts.
The blue dragon whose na still remained unknown had escaped from Arcadia, the ancestral ho of the Blue Dragon Clan. There had been so kind of devastating war between various dragon clans. Although the details were unclear, the blue dragons had lost. This baby blue dragon managed to escape sohow and land in the Sawtooth Mountains.
Despite successfully fleeing, it was heavily wounded and dying. With no hope and no way to recover, it eventually succumbed four months ago. Its death and the subsequent release of divine spiritual energy were what prompted the transformation of the region, causing countless plants and beasts to advance rapidly and beco treasures.
Yet all of those were a distraction. The blue dragon soul and its source of fire were the most priceless things left behind and both now belonged to Chen Wentian!
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Chen Wentian opened his eyes after three days of cultivating the secrets of the dragon flas. He sensed that he was no longer alone in the underground chamber.
Hes here!
We found him!
Fiver figures erged from the tunnel. The torches they carried illuminated familiar faces.
Well, well, well. If it isnt that useless surnad Chen. Zheng Hao said and laughed, You certainly led this daddy on a long and difficult chase. Now whatever treasure youve found, hand it over if you dont want to die!
Chen Wentian raised his arms out disarmingly, Young Master Zheng, I havent found anything. All my money, Ive already given it to you!
Zheng Hao shook his head mockingly, Dont try to be clever. Ive already seen through you. You left so quickly like a rat the other day that I didn't rember but now I do. During that marriage seeking tournant, you were only at the 2nd Level of the Body Refinent Realm. Now, not even two years later, you are at the 1st Level of the Mind Focusing Realm. Sothing like that is simply impossible unless you had so lucky encounters.
He paused and looked around the cavern, And after following you and seeing this place, it seems that it wasnt quite due to luck after all.
Chen Wentian backed away a few steps, still putting on an act, I really dont have anything. Please, let go.
As expected, the five advanced, moving further into the cave. They were fully confident. Five high-level Mind Focusing Realm cultivators against one at the first level, there was no way they could lose.
This is your last chance Or else you will wish for death when I am done with you! Zheng Hao snarled.
Chen Wentian didnt say anything and retreated until his back was against the wall.
Zheng Hao spat angrily, Still stubborn? Fine, get him!
The four underlings charged together, with the big one in the lead.
Chen Wentian's deanor finally changed. He grinned and raised a fist. A strange energy erged from his body and covered the surface of his skin with brilliant blue flas, divine flas of the blue dragon!
Bang!
Ahhhhh! The big guy crumpled to the ground, clutching his arm which had been lted down to a bloody stump at the wrist.
The others stared in horror and confusion. Their montary lack of attention was their undoing.
Chen Wentian flashed past them; his feet covered in flas as well. A kick seared a gaping hole in the next persons chest. A second punch cleaved off the third one's entire shoulder and another fiery kick severed both legs of the fourth.
Divine flas were simply unstoppable. These blue dragon flas were feared by even immortals and simply had no equal in the Mind Focusing Realm.
Impossible! Impossible! Zheng Hao scread.
To him, what Chen Wentian had done was impossible. A Mind Focusing Realm cultivator could not produce spiritual energy, and thus they could no produce flas! It was simply impossible to produce and control spiritual energy unless they were at the Spirit Initiate Realm.
But Chen Wentian wasn't at the Spirit Initiate Realm and he wasnt using spiritual energy. He was using divine flas that ca from his source of fire.
And with this source of fire, he was no longer just a human. He was also a budding blue dragon!
Chen Wentian rushed at Zheng Hao. The terrified man tried to flee but his mind was in complete disarray. His feet seed sluggish and his judgnt was nonexistent. Chen Wentian caught up behind Zheng Hao and stabbed his fla-covered hand through the mans back.
Ahhhhh!
Zheng Hao fell to the ground. He managed to land on his back and clutched the gaping hole in the middle of his chest.
No dont kill . He gurgled, blood pouring out of his mouth, I will give you anything dont
Chen Wentian leaned down and touched a finger to the mans head. Shhh... you dont have to worry about death because soon, you wont exist at all!
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