Chapter 292: Xu Yuan's Contingency Plan
Yun Ming didn't understand why Xu Yuan had so solemnly instructed him to conceal his presence and come to the Star Luo Continent.
The Dragon Valley—he knew about it. Tang Sect's Zang Xin had also entered to investigate before, confirming that there were indeed numerous powerful dragon legacies inside. However, the restrictions were too severe—only those with sealed power below Soul King level could enter. Even though their comprehension and spiritual strength remained intact, they were still constrained. Moreover, the powerful dragon souls in the true Dragon's Graveyard suppressed them heavily. Zang Xin himself had only managed to reach the outermost edge of the final inner valley during his visit.
On the way here, Yun Ming had pondered. If Xu Yuan was being this serious, it likely meant that the core inheritance of the Dragon Valley might emerge this time.
And according to what Yun Ming understood, the core inheritance might involve the Dragon God!
"Is it because of Tang Wulin?"
That was Yun Ming's earlier speculation.
He thought Tang Wulin entering the Dragon Valley alongside others had led Xu Yuan to suspect that the Dragon God's inheritance might appear.
Now, Yun Ming dismissed that idea.
"This bloodline power—it's not Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King bloodline!"
Yun Ming sensed the spatial turbulence, and among the two powerful forces emanating from within, one clearly wasn't the Golden Dragon King's bloodline. Instead, it seemed to be a completely different yet equally formidable bloodline at the same level!
Yun Ming's knowledge of the Dragon God's legends wasn't as detailed as Xu Yuan's.
However, he did know that nearly all the most powerful Dragon Kings' powers originated from the Dragon God.
Thus, the stronger the bloodline, the closer its connection to the Dragon God.
Tang Wulin was the strongest dragon bloodline Yun Ming had ever encountered.
Yet, at this moment, he was being suppressed.
Compared to Tang Wulin's relatively insignificant Golden Dragon King bloodline amidst the spatial turbulence, the Silver Dragon King aura emitted by Gu Yue was far stronger.
Their essence was the same, but Tang Wulin had only scratched the surface. He hadn't even touched the true origin of the Golden Dragon King.
Yun Ming's expression shifted. What shocked him wasn't just the other bloodline equal to Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King, but another presence.
That was the power of divine consciousness!
He was certain he hadn't sensed incorrectly.
The spiritual power wielded by the person with the bloodline equal to the Golden Dragon King had undoubtedly reached the Divine Origin realm!
This time, the Dragon Valley would witness a god-level battle!
Yun Ming took a deep breath, feeling that he hadn't come in vain. He merged his essence, energy, and spirit into the surrounding void, perceiving every change in the spatial nodes connected to the Dragon Valley.
He no longer concealed his presence.
Atop the mountain peak, Elder Wu's expression changed drastically as he sensed the turmoil within the Dragon Valley. Rushing out of his stone house, he looked up and saw Yun Ming.
"Wu San greets Lord Yun."
Though unclear why Yun Ming, the esteemed master of the Sea God Pavilion, had suddenly appeared here, Elder Wu still bowed respectfully.
He didn't interfere with Yun Ming's actions.
Although Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect were two separate entities, their interests ultimately aligned.
Moreover, Yun Ming himself was also a member of the Tang Sect.
Among Shrek's many high-ranking members, very few weren't part of the Tang Sect. From top to bottom, the highest-ranking individual outside the Tang Sect—and the most important figure in Shrek—was Xu Yuan.
Above him, everyone held positions in both organizations.
Yun Ming nodded, his gaze heavy as he stared at the turbulent space.
His essence, energy, and spirit had fully merged with the surrounding space, allowing him to control this domain.
Moreover, through the spatial nodes, his essence, energy, and spirit had already extended into the small world within.
"Someone has forced their way in."
Yun Ming finally understood the source of this unexpected spatial disturbance.
Someone had forcibly torn open the Dragon Valley's spatial barrier to enter.
It was for the Dragon God's inheritance!
With a god-level battle already underway, Yun Ming could confirm that the Dragon God's inheritance had undoubtedly emerged.
He carefully sensed the various presences transmitted through the layers of space, finally detecting an almost imperceptible trace. He sighed in relief.
Good. Little Yuan is safe.
After letting out a sigh of relief, Yun Ming's heart sank again.
Because he felt that Xu Yuan seemed to be… perhaps, maybe… near the two god-level presences.
Yun Ming felt a headache coming on.
Xu Yuan had informed him to come here, so based on that, Yun Ming could confirm that his perception was correct—Xu Yuan was at the battlefield, and possibly even at the epicenter.
Both he and Tang Wulin were there now.
In the sky, another figure appeared—Mu Ye. His blood essence surged, and his expression was grave.
"Lord Yun, what's happening in the Dragon Valley?"
Yun Ming shook his head helplessly.
"We can only wait. It's too late to enter now. The entire Dragon Valley is enveloped by a formation that locks the flow of time. We can't get in. If we forcefully break in, the formation will collapse, and the Dragon Valley won't be able to sustain itself."
A shattered space falling into chaotic turbulence was something even gods wouldn't dare attempt carelessly.
"All I can do now is pinpoint the Dragon Valley's location, ensuring its coordinates aren't lost amid the spatial disturbances. Once Xu Yuan and the others return, I'll guide them out. But whether they can withstand the aftermath of the battle depends on themselves."
This was Yun Ming's greatest frustration.
But while he worried, he also had some reassurance.
Xu Yuan had informed him to come.
He didn't know how much Xu Yuan knew or how he had predicted this battle beforehand, instructing him to stay outside.
But since Xu Yuan had gone to the core of this intense battle despite knowing all this, it was clear he had contingency plans.
"Wait!"
One by one, figures teleported out from the mountain peak—fighters who had entered the Dragon Valley.
They looked at the three powerful figures in the sky and quietly approached Elder Wu, explaining the unexpected situation inside.
"The dragon clouds are gathering, and there's a pitch-black crack in the air."
These reports offered no additional insight to Yun Ming, Mu Ye, or Hu Jie, who arrived later.
They had already deduced everything they needed to know.
While those outside were worried, Xu Yuan, currently at the epicenter of the collision, was calm and composed.
Yes, calm.
He was even watching the battle with great interest.
The aftershocks of the battle couldn't reach him.
Countless dragon souls mobilized the natural forces of heaven and earth to shield him, protecting him from the battle's repercussions.
Perhaps both Gu Yue and Old Tang could harness the forces of heaven and earth, but this was still the Dragon Valley—the dragon souls' territory. Mobilizing some natural forces to protect Xu Yuan was still within their capabilities.
Unless they deliberately targeted him.
At this moment, deliberately targeting him would be far too obvious.
"Finally sensing my teacher's presence. Hmm, let me guide it."
Deliberate targeting would be glaringly obvious, but Xu Yuan didn't trust Old Tang's integrity either. So while he appeared to calmly watch the battle, he was actually waiting for his contingency plan.
Now, finally sensing his teacher's power, he immediately initiated the connection.
Outside, Yun Ming's gaze flickered.
His field of vision suddenly expanded.
Through a spiritual link and the invocation of the Seven Forbidden Techniques, Xu Yuan infused his power into Yun Ming's essence, energy, and spirit, allowing Yun Ming to perceive the scene within the innermost valley.
Old Tang, amidst the battle, inwardly cursed his misfortune.
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