Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 599 - 280: Sorry, the poor monk needs to ask for more! (7800 words)_2

No one spoke.

Wang Xiu stood in the crowd, silent.

He could feel it. Ever since he arrived on the island, the scale in his hand had begun to emit a faint heat. This was especially true now. As the seal was continually worn away, the scale seemed to sense something, growing even hotter. Runes surged across its surface, emitting a strong, radiant glow.

But he did not make a move. Compared to the Dragon Blood and Dragon Bones that the various major powers had produced, the scale in his hand was clearly far more mysterious and valuable. If he took it out now, he would surely become the target of everyone present. He remained perfectly calm, keeping the scale well hidden and using the Taixu Concealing Spirit Chant to block all of its aura.

Yu Xiaolong stood shoulder to shoulder with him, arms crossed and looking as if he was enjoying the show, apparently with no intention of intervening either.

Finally, groups of two and three Proud Children of the Nine Heavens stepped out from the crowd. Each held some exceptional treasure and joined the effort to break the seal.

The Sealing Rune began to wobble, on the verge of collapse, but it still wasn't quite enough.

The youth at the very front of the crowd frowned, his gaze sweeping over a certain part of the throng. "Members of the Dragon Clan, I know you have issues with us, but now is not the time to stand by and watch, is it?"

At these words, the entire crowd was shocked. Everyone followed his gaze and instantly saw three figures standing there, far from the main group, assuming the posture of mere onlookers.

The Dragon Clan had been one of the undisputed overlords of the Nine Heavens. In an ancient era, a Great Emperor had even emerged from their ranks. Although they had gradually declined since then, they remained active on the stage of the Nine Heavens, and ordinary beings dared not provoke them. This lasted until the great battle over ten thousand years ago.

Nearly all of the strongest members of the Dragon Clan perished. Even Longhuang Island was shattered. This led to the complete downfall of the once-dominant Ancient Clan. Since then, they were seldom seen in the Nine Heavens, and many Proud Children knew of them only by name.

To think the Dragon Clan had sent their Proud Children here as well!

With their identities exposed, the three Dragon Clan youths showed no change in their expressions. The one on the left spoke up, "A bunch of uninvited guests trespass on our Longhuang Island without permission, and now... you want us to help you open the door?"

The leading youth retorted, "Times have changed. Today, you're no different from us—just uninvited guests on this island! Without our help, do you truly believe you can break this seal on your own?"

Hearing this, the Dragon Clan youth's face turned ugly, his expression growing cold. He was about to say something, but the yellow-robed Dragon Clan youth standing in the center slowly raised a hand, stopping him.

"Go," he said indifferently.

"Yes!"

The Dragon Clan youth bowed his head respectfully. Without another word, he raised his hands high, presenting a massive Imperial Seal. The seal was covered in cracks, yet streams of Divine Essence flowed within it. When light struck it, the seal was instantly wreathed in a dazzling, radiant splendor. A tremendous, oppressive force emanated from it, an aura so immense it made one's heart pound.

Everyone's pupils shrank. "Is that... the Dragon Emperor Seal?"

"How can that be? Wasn't it said to have been shattered in that battle years ago?"

The Dragon Emperor Seal was the personal Magical Treasure of Dragon Emperor Ao Lie. A true Quasi-Emperor Armament. Dragon Emperor Ao Lie had once wielded this very item to battle the Phoenix Emperor, the Qi Emperor, and several other Ancient Emperors of the same realm. In the end, during that great war, it had been completely shattered!

The youths at the forefront of the crowd were also startled. To think the Dragon Clan's Proud Children had even brought this item! Had they gone mad?

But soon, they sensed something was amiss. This was not the original Dragon Emperor Seal. It had been pieced together from countless fragments, and its internal laws and runes were far from complete. Although it was still powerful, it was a mere shadow of its peak state.

...

With the intervention of the Dragon Clan's Proud Children, there was finally no more resistance.

Amidst a great rumbling, the gigantic waterfall ceased its flow. Countless filaments of celestial light burst forth from behind the seal, filling the air with multicolored radiance. The area was suffused with a hazy, rosy mist and shimmering immortal light, appearing like the true Immortal Realm.

CLINK!

With a faint shattering sound, like a silver flask breaking, the Sealing Rune completely split apart, scattering into countless motes of light. A huge passageway was revealed, thick with Chaotic Qi and surging with an unimaginable torrent of treasure light.

Bathed in the celestial rain, the crowd felt as if they were about to ascend into the heavens. In an instant, the gathered experts soared into the air and rushed into the passage.

This time, Wang Xiu did not rush to the front.

This trip won't be so smooth. The Origin of Zhulong won't be easy to get. Who knows what dangers lie ahead? There's no advantage in being first.

...

Sure enough, just as they charged into the passageway, some people triggered a restriction. A patch of extraordinarily rare Precious Medicines grew there, glowing thickly with celestial light. Tempted by the bright glimmer, many rushed forward to harvest them, only to be obliterated by invisible runes. They died on the spot, their mangled remains scattered across the ground in a gruesome scene.

"Be careful! This place was once an ancient battlefield. After so many years, who knows what manner of great evil it has become?"

"Indeed, this is no longer the supreme treasure ground of the Dragon Clan!"

The crowd reacted, no longer daring to rush forward, fearing they would meet the same fate. While those Spiritual Medicines were good, when weighed against the treasures and opportunities deep within the Dragon Nest, it was easy to see which was more valuable.

So, they suppressed the restlessness in their hearts. Only a small group was sent to attempt to harvest the medicines, while the majority continued onward to explore the deeper regions.

"Brother Yu, look at that Purple Dew Orchid. Isn't it charmingly delicate?"

"Oh, indeed! Purple Dew Orchids are especially hard to grow. Even in a place rich with Spiritual Energy, one the size of a head is considered a treasure, yet this one is half a person tall... If we took it back and put it in a vase, it would be quite a sight, wouldn't it? Brother Wang, look over there..."