Dragon Tamer

Chapter 709: Chapter 711 Auspicious Dragon

Following the seemingly bottomless Cloud Abyss down, Zhu Minglang suspected that the Dragon Country within the clouds itself was a secret realm; otherwise, having descended to this depth within the Cloud Abyss, they should have reached the depths of the earth by now, rather than still being above this cloud-layered Dragon Country.

It wasn’t until they reached the very bottom of the Cloud Abyss that they encountered an area filled with the Frost of the Ice Sky, where frost crystals scattered sunlight and moonlight, creating a dreamlike small world resembling the Dreamy Star Sea at the bottom of the Cloud Abyss.

In the middle of this small world lay a dragon, enormous beyond measure. Fully stretched out, it could cover an entire city. It was also incredibly ancient, its whiskers dense and sprawling like a thousand-year willow.

Unlike the Abyss Old Evil Dragon, this was a White Soaring Dragon of ice and frost. Its body, wrapped in the Frost of the Ice Sky, didn’t emanate an overpowering divine air.

This hundred-thousand-year-old White Soaring Dragon appeared extremely gentle, like a kindly old grandfather. Even if you approached it, you wouldn’t feel any malice coming from it.

“This is an Auspicious Dragon!” Mi Rong exclaimed.

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“What’s an Auspicious Dragon?” asked Zhu Minglang in confusion.

“How can you discuss matters of dragons without asking the all-knowing, almighty Fish Lord?” At this moment, Mr. Jinli floated out and spoke with a divine air.

“Ah, it’s a Jinli, known for bringing good luck!” Mi Rong said, looking at Mr. Jinli with surprise on her face.

“Beat it, little girl,” Mr. Jinli glared at her with annoyance, showing a fierce demeanor before turning to Zhu Minglang and saying, “Who would have thought the ancient progenitor of Dragon Country within the clouds was a hundred-thousand-year-old White Soaring Dragon? It seems to share some familial ties with the earliest Bai Qi.”

The earliest Bai Qi was an Azure Dragon.

And it belonged to the same species as this hundred-thousand-year-old White Soaring Dragon.

However, this White Soaring Dragon had evolved through countless realms. Although its lineage was that of the White Soaring Dragon, it had ascended to become a Heaven Dust Dragon that was of demi-god level!

“What does Auspicious Dragon mean?” Zhu Minglang inquired.

“Just as there are Omen Beasts in this world, there are beasts of good omen. It is an Auspicious Dragon, hence even though its cultivation base is incredibly powerful and the Frost of the Ice Sky it releases can wither life, we still feel its friendliness and kindness. In fact, it is a mild-mannered and gracious dragon, its light blessing all creatures and the whole earth. The Frost of the Ice Sky is probably just a means it uses to protect the order of the Azure Dragon Tribe,” Mr. Jinli explained.

“If it’s an Auspicious Dragon, why was it used by the Sparrow Wolf God and unleashed such an Ice Sky slaughter over the entire Imperial City?” Zhu Minglang couldn’t understand.

“Was it?” Mr. Jinli appeared confused.

“It will be tomorrow. Don’t ask me how I know; even if I told you, you might not understand,” Zhu Minglang said.

“How can I know if you don’t tell me? What makes you think I definitely won’t know if you do tell me!” Mr. Jinli protested proudly.

Zhu Minglang suddenly felt a headache coming on.

Others have all-knowing, reliable old masters by their side, who provide guidance on techniques, enlighten them about secret skills, and never err in leading the way. How on earth was he supposed to conquer foreign lands with this Multi-colored Salted Fish in tow?

“Mr. Jinli, we’ve mentioned this to you before, and it seems you’ve forgotten again, but let’s talk about the Auspicious Dragon. Is it possible that it could be controlled by someone?” Li Xinghua said calmly to Mr. Jinli.

“Oh, I see.” Mr. Jinli accepted this explanation and spoke earnestly, “Have you heard the saying that upon the tenth good life-cycle, one’s final reincarnation will be among the immortals?”

“I’ve heard such folktales,” Zhu Minglang said.

“We have that too!” Mi Rong chimed in.

“Cultivating kindness is also a form of cultivation. Some beings cultivate by saving and protecting others. This process of cultivation is rather arduous and prolonged. For example, some Dragon Beasts may increase their cultivation base by devouring the Soul Beads of other dragons, but those who cultivate kindness cannot do that. This includes sentient fruits and flowers, which they also do not consume. Moreover, due to their actions and the consequential harm or death of other beings, they may experience a reduced cultivation base,” Mr. Jinli explained.

Mingji and Mi Rong, being from the Tianshu God Domain, both listened with gaping mouths.

They had never heard of such a way of cultivation!

“If a person cultivates in this manner, they would be called a saint, a Saint Master, a Saint Honor…” Mr. Jinli added.

At this moment, Mi Rong almost couldn’t help but gasp aloud, for in their Xuange Divine Country there was a Saint Honor, who was also a Prophet!

After a moment of reflection, Mi Rong realized that the Saint Honor of Xuange seemed to be cultivating in the very manner Mr. Jinli had described!

“Could it be that the pitiable and tragic scenes that I often dream of are signs from the heavens, hoping for me to become a Saint Master to save all beings? And after resolving each one, I feel my cultivation base has improved a little…” Li Xinghua spoke as if awakening from a dream.

“For a Prophet, this path is indeed very suitable. Such cultivators are more recognized by the heavens, and once they hold the position of Divine Chosen, they will quickly join the ranks of the stars and become a god that shines upon the continent,” Mr. Jinli said.

“If the Auspicious Dragon cultivates in such a manner, it should be protecting the entire Imperial City, not cursing it to its ruination. How could it aid the Sparrow Wolf God to slaughter millions of Dawn citizens? Wouldn’t that destroy the virtue it has cultivated over a hundred thousand years?” Zhu Minglang asked, perplexed.

It has been said more than once that the emergence of the World Dragon Gate is the season of Divine Enthronement. This Heaven Dust Dragon has cultivated for a hundred thousand years, following a righteous and virtuous path. While some beings may not touch the God-state at their Peak, this Heaven Dust Dragon is none other than a Dragon God, and its entry into the World Dragon Gate will surely be just a formal procedure!

“A dragon of such cultivation would be very wise and act with extreme caution. Otherwise, it could not have accumulated to this extent. If it truly slaughters millions of Dawn citizens tomorrow, or if those millions perish because of it, not only will it fail to become a god, but it might also face Heavenly Tribulation and be irredeemably doomed,” Mr. Jinli said.

“If the number of beings who can attain Divine Enthronement is limited, then perhaps someone does not wish for it to become a god,” Mingji suggested at this time.

“That Dragon Nation Park Director seems to be talking to it. Let’s listen in,” Zhu Minglang said.

The body of the Heaven Dust Dragon moved very slowly, as though it was continuously seeking a more comfortable position to lay.

Its eyes were also closed, tranquil and mild.

Lord Zhao Chang, stepping on a cloud ladder, approached the Heaven Dust Dragon, patiently grooming those tangled dragon whiskers.