[Vol. 6] Chapter 41: The Nine Children of the Dragon and the Mysterious Na
Retracting the light extending from the Holy Staff and temporarily dispersing the power of the [Purification Rain], Violet stepped forward.
Before her stood a crystal palace, forged from glass as clear as jade, emanating a soft glow in the depths of the sea. It’s a light unlike that of the sun or moon, or any lamp, but rather a radiance akin to that of a night pearl, naturally glowing in the darkness.”
It was already extravagant to use night pearls and night stones for lighting, but to construct an entire underwater palace using these precious gems as building materials is a level of opulence that could only be compared to the legendary [Dragon Palace].
Approaching the “Dragon Palace” unhard, Violet glanced at the wide-open gates and lifted her foot, ready to step inside.
“Hey! Wait a second!”
A low, familiar exclamation suddenly broke through the surrounding seawater. A slender, pale, and surprisingly strong hand erged from the nearby coral, grabbing the hem of the black-haired girl’s white robe to stop her.
As if she had anticipated this, Violet neither struggled nor launched a counterattack. Instead, she turned her head slightly, a faintly mischievous smile playing on her lips.
“Oh my~, fancy eting you here. What a coincidence~”
“Could you be more convincing?”
Behind the speechless Bai’er, Ling Feng also erged, her expression solemn as she shook her head at the priestess.
“Violet, you can’t just go in there directly. It’s far too dangerous.”
“Alright, alright, a pre-battle eting, is it? I get it~”
Violet had always approached the unknown with due caution and vigilance. While she had confidence in her own strength, she saw no harm in heeding the advice of Ling Feng, who was, after all, the host in this situation.
The fact that both Bai’er and Ling Feng had managed to venture this far into the inner seas was already proof of their competence.
The three won gathered behind the coral. Before Bai’er, who had a talisman pasted on her forehead, seemingly granting her the ability to breathe and speak underwater, could say anything, Violet seized the initiative to dive straight into the heart of the matter.
“So, what’s the deal with this palace and this underground inner sea? Don’t tell you two know nothing about it. Since we’ve made it this far, isn’t it ti to unveil the mystery?”
Ling Feng, who also had a talisman on her forehead, nodded slightly.
“Violet, have you ever heard of the legend of the [Nine Children of the Dragon]?”
“The [Nine Children of the Dragon]…”
The black-haired girl’s expression turned pensive.
Logically speaking, as a newcor to this land, Miss Priestess naturally wouldn’t know much about the local legends. However, as it happened, the book [The Spirit Veil Quest for Immortality] that Zeng Xianzhi had gifted her contained relevant details.
This book was an intriguing autobiography. It not only docunted information about [Spirit Veil Immortal Island] but also chronicled the lifelong journey of a person who, about 400 years ago, set out from their hotown, traveled across various lands, sought out the immortal isle, and ultimately beca a renowned master.
Since [Spirit Veil Immortal Island] played such a pivotal role in this individual’s transformation, it dominated much of the book’s content, which is why it was titled [The Spirit Veil Quest for Immortality].
While the immortal isle was a separate matter, the details about the [Nine Children of the Dragon] ca from an extraordinary encounter this person experienced during their youth, long before they discovered Spirit Veil.
In this world, the dragons of the [Ancient Spirit Realm] were entirely different creatures from the dragon race like Xiao Guang’s kind. They didn’t seem to be a species but rather referred to a singular, unique being.
The [Ancestral Dragon].
It is said that the [Ancestral Dragon] was one of the most powerful entities in this world, capable of moving mountains, filling seas, and reversing the natural order. Its majestic power transcended mortal comprehension and could rightfully be called a God.
The [Ancestral Dragon], along with [Spirit Veil Immortal Island], appeared in this world ages ago but mysteriously vanished a thousand years ago.
The [Ancestral Dragon] left behind nine offspring, each unique. They inherited different aspects of the dragon’s powers, or rather its authority. Thus, each of them beca a mighty being worthy of being called a holy beast.
Just like the holy beast [] from the [Northern Origin Cosmic Kingdom], though there is no absolute evidence, one theory suggests that it is also one of the [Nine Children of the Dragon].
However, much like the [Ancestral Dragon] itself, the [Nine Children of the Dragon] rarely appear in the view of the people of the [Ancient Spirit Realm]. Most of the information about them is rely legend or unverified speculation, with nurous versions that are difficult to use as reliable references.
In [The Spirit Veil Quest for Immortality], the account focuses on [Qiuniu], the eldest and relatively more well-known of the Nine Children.
Yazi, a mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, is the second son of the dragon. Born from a dragon and a hyena, it has the body of a hyena and the head of a dragon.
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