Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting

Chapter 1083: Chapter 1083: Dragon Power Body Refining

Huang Daoqi smiled and said, “Having received Lord Luo Lan’s recognition today, your status within the family is now firmly established. With Lord Luo Lan as your guarantee, no one can deny that you are part of our Imperial family. You may now fully display your abilities and strive for the future role of Dragon Knight. The Ascending Dragon Competition in three months will be an important opportunity for you to showcase your strengths. Especially you, Lan, the Moke Dragon Knight sets great store by you, so you must perform well in the Ascending Dragon Competition. If you can make it to the final stage, our family will also reward you handsomely.”

Lan Xuanyu asked, “Patriarch, what is the Ascending Dragon Competition?”

Huang Daoqi replied, “The so-called Ascending Dragon Competition is an opportunity for our Dragon Clan to elevate our statuses. Lower-rank Dragon Clan members who deem themselves sufficiently powerful can challenge those of the Mid-rank Dragon Clan, and so on. The most important part, naturally, involves the challenges among the Upper-rank Dragon Clan members. The Ascending Dragon Competition is exclusive to all Dragon Clans below the God Rank, and it is an excellent opportunity to showcase oneself. In terms of status, it is second only to the Dragon Knight Selection Battle on our Sky Dragon Planet. The biggest difference in the Dragon Knight Selection Battle is that there are no restrictions on strength. One must pass the selection to gain the approval of a Mount Dragon. Some knights already possess Mount Dragons, but in battle, both the Dragon Knight and Mount Dragon must face a dual challenge. Only by defeating their counterparts can one become a true Dragon Knight.” @@novelbin@@

“Let’s not talk about the battle for Dragon Knights for now, as that’s still quite remote for you. The Ascending Dragon Competition is also very important and challenging, and the most talented individuals from all the major families will participate. Only those Dragon Clan members who make it to the final stage will be eligible to partake in future Dragon Knight selections. The Ascending Dragon Competition occurs once every ten years, so if you miss this opportunity, it might be a long time before you can participate again. Following the previous advice from Lord Luo Lan, Lan, you’re to be a Dragon Knight, and Xiuxiu, you as the Mount Dragon. Are you willing?”

As he spoke, his gaze turned to Bai Xiuxiu. Generally speaking, Upper-rank Dragon Clan members capable of transforming into human form are mostly unwilling to serve as Mount Dragons. The role of Mount Dragon is also filled by Upper-rank Dragon Clan members, but typically by those unable to transform into human form, who are particularly powerful entities.

Bai Xiuxiu turned her head to look at Lan Xuanyu, her gaze quite strange.

Seeing her hesitation and silence, Huang Daoqi quickly said, “Although it is a position of Mount Dragon, the Mount Dragon of a Lord Dragon Knight also holds a very esteemed status, second only to a Dragon Knight. Moreover, a Dragon Knight with a Mount Dragon has the advantage during selections, as they can skip the stage of choosing a Mount Dragon. In the final selection, the Dragon Knight must ride the Mount Dragon to challenge the current Dragon Knights. Having a Mount Dragon early on and cultivating in cooperation with it is much better than choosing one on the spot. This is beneficial for both parties. And if you both make it to the final stage of the Ascending Dragon Competition, becoming candidates for Dragon Knights, the family will spare no expense to nurture you both. Xiuxiu, think carefully. This is after all Lord Luo Lan’s suggestion!”

Lan Xuanyu suddenly interjected, “Patriarch, what if I become the Mount Dragon and let Xiuxiu be the knight?”

Huang Daoqi shook his head and said, “That is not possible. Lord Luo Lan has already given his suggestion. If we do not follow the Lord’s advice, it will create a significant obstacle for you both to become Dragon Knights in the future. You would lack the support from Lord Luo Lan. More importantly, I trust Lord Luo Lan’s judgment; his declaration today, in our presence, that you have a place, means that your chances of becoming a Dragon Knight are substantial. The Mount Dragon is important, but the strength of the Dragon Knight itself is even more crucial. Your strength surpasses Xiuxiu’s, and per Lord Luo Lan’s intent, your talent is also much greater. Therefore, you must certainly be trained as a Dragon Knight.”

His words were final. Luo Lan could be said to be the guardian of the Imperial family. As the patriarch, he would never go against the will of the Moke Dragon Knight.

“I am willing,” Bai Xiuxiu suddenly spoke up. She raised her head, her eyes calmly meeting Huang Daoqi’s, “Father, I am willing to become the Mount Dragon for my sister.”

Huang Daoqi was immediately overjoyed, “My daughter truly has foresight. Believe me, your choice will not be wrong. And becoming a Mount Dragon doesn’t prevent you from transforming into human form. Among our eighteen Dragon Knights, eight Mount Dragons of the Lord Dragon Knights can transform into human form. Four of the Lord Dragon Knights and their Mount Dragons are even in a marital relationship. They are the closest partners, with no distinction in status.”

“Mm-hmm. Father, how should a Dragon Knight cultivate? With three months left, is there still time for us to begin our cultivation?” Bai Xiuxiu inquired.

Huang Daoqi replied, “Do your best. I will now pass on to you the Dragon Knight Cultivation Method. Follow me to the Dragon Power Hall.” Saying this, he had already stood up.

Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu also got up, and Lan Xuanyu looked over at Bai Xiuxiu, who glared fiercely at him before walking out first. Lan Xuanyu touched his nose, following somewhat helplessly.

Being a God-level strong presence himself, Huang Daoqi was there, and it wouldn’t be proper for the two of them to communicate telepathically in his presence. However, their moods were very good at the moment. This hurdle had been easier to cross than imagined. Their identities had not aroused suspicion. Moreover, they were about to acquire the Dragon Knight Cultivation Method.

Although the Dragon Knight Cultivation Method might not be of much significance to human Soul Masters, it plays an extraordinary role in the study of Dragon Knights. The most crucial aspect of future conflicts between the Douluo Federation and the Dragon Horse Star System would be the confrontation with Dragon Knights.

What Luo Lan had just displayed was merely the tip of the iceberg of his strength. There were as many as eighteen warriors on this level. Only by learning their methods of cultivation can one gain a deeper understanding of them and overcome them.

Arriving at the Dragon Power Hall once again, this time it was only Huang Daoqi and the pair, Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu.

Huang Daoqi said, “Cultivating as a Dragon Knight primarily consists of three stages. The first stage is called Dragon Power Refining. That is, absorbing Dragon Power to refine the body. What I am about to pass on to you is this method.”

Xiuxiu, curious, asked, “Father, what are the other two stages?”

Huang Daoqi chuckled, “Don’t aim too high, too quickly. The latter two stages can only be practiced after the first stage is fully mastered. They are Dragon Transformation and Merge Dragon, respectively. To put it simply, one must first refine the body to a certain degree, and then proceed with Dragon Transformation. Dragon Transformation involves purifying one’s bloodline to merge it completely with the dragon bloodline. The reason Lord Luo Lan values Lan so highly is because her Dragon Body is pure, and her dragon bloodline is fully integrated. She should have a very smooth process in the Dragon Transformation stage. The final Merge Dragon stage is the fusion between the Dragon Knight and his Mount Dragon. That’s also what I was telling you earlier about why it’s better to have your own Mount Dragon as early as possible.”

Bai Xiuxiu said, “Doesn’t every Dragon Knight in the process of cultivation first have a Mount Dragon? Why are there still those who only seek and gain the approval of a Mount Dragon during the final selection stage?”

Huang Daoqi chuckled again, “It’s not as easy as you think. Upper-rank Dragon Clan members with the qualifications of Dragon Knights, each one is a proud being. They have extremely high standards for their Mount Dragons and won’t choose lightly. Mount Dragons must not only match the attributes of the Dragon Knight but also share a tacit understanding and possess a strong foundation. Moreover, those Upper-rank Dragon Clan members with a strong foundation also mostly aspire to become Dragon Knights. After all, there are only a few who are powerful in their own right and unable to transform into humans. Just like you were hesitating just now. Therefore, many Dragon Knights, by the time of selection, rely on their already formidable strength to win the recognition of Upper-rank Dragon Clan members and obtain their Mount Dragon. At that time, it becomes a two-way choice. The search for one’s Mount Dragon by a Dragon Knight is even more rigorous than that for a partner. It’s quite rare for sisters like you, where even Lord Luo Lan has said you can pair up to compete for the position of Dragon Knight. This greatly increases the chances.”