Chapter 7: The Black Throne City and Dragon Transformation

The Black Throne City loomed large against the backdrop of the dusky sky, a formidable bastion standing sentinel at the eastern border of the Vermilion Kingdom. Governed by the formidable Duke Nova, this sprawling metropolis was not merely a city; it was the kingdom's shield against the ambitions of rival realms.

Nestled near the city's towering stone walls was a solitary mountain, its craggy peak piercing the heavens, casting long shadows over the land. Atop this rugged elevation stood Azeris, a young dragon boy, his heart heavy with unease as he gazed toward the city below. His heart raced as he glimpsed the dark fortress where his beloved mother and sister were held captive. A swell of fury ignited within him, transforming his anguish into a seething inferno.

In an instant, Azeris felt an ancient power stir within him. With a surge of determination, he activated his magnificent skill—Dragon Transformation. Silvery light enveloped him, growing brighter and more radiant, until he erupted into the colossal form of a cosmic dragon, his majestic body stretching to an astonishing 300 meters. From his throat erupted a spine-chilling roar that resonated through the valleys and rattled the very foundations of the city.

"Roarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"

Panic surged through the streets of Black Throne City, the air thick with the scent of fear and urgency. Guards scrambled to their posts, their armor clanking as they readied bows and sharpened arrows, staring wide-eyed at the celestial beast that had appeared before them.

On the mountain, as Azeris reigned in his dragon form, a familiar voice echoed in his mind, plucking a note of recognition.

**[Ding! Due to activating your dragon form, you have unlocked Dragon Breath.]**

Dragon Breath—a skill of unimaginable might—was now at his disposal. Azeris imagined unleashing a relentless beam of golden-violet cosmic energy that could illuminate the darkest corners of the world, a sight so mesmerizing it could steal the very breath from onlookers.

**[Ding! You have unlocked Infinity Fire.]**

Azeris felt a thrill pulse through him as he absorbed the revelation of Infinity Fire, knowing it was not merely a weapon, but an odyssey of discovery. Each Infinity dragon's path was unique and fraught with trials, demanding not just power but wisdom and understanding—a mantle he was eager to shoulder.

"System, what are the stages of Infinity Fire?" he demanded.

**[Ding! Host, here are the stages of Infinity Fire.]**

**Infinity Fire Stages:**

1. Mortal

2. Spirit (requires understanding of 1 law)

3. Profound (requires understanding of 5 laws)

4. Earth (requires understanding of 10 laws)

--- **Intermediate Levels:**

5. Heaven (requires understanding of 25 laws)

6. Saint (requires understanding of 50 laws)

7. Divine (requires understanding of 100 laws)

--- **Advanced Levels:**

8. Immortal (requires understanding of 5 concepts and 250 laws)

9. Celestial (requires understanding of 25 concepts and 500 laws)

10. Primordial (requires understanding of 50 concepts and 1500 laws)

--- **Mythical Levels:**

11. Eternal (requires understanding of 100 concepts and 3000 laws)

12. Origin (requires understanding of 150 concepts and 5000 laws)

13. Infinity (requires understanding of all 200 concepts and 10000 laws)

This epic journey was about more than mere strength; it was a transformation of the spirit, a quest for compassion and enlightenment. Each stage would illuminate the path ahead, revealing infinite possibilities.

"System, what are the laws and concepts?" Azeris inquired, curiosity bubbling to the surface.

**[Ding! Host, laws are fundamental truths or principles that govern reality. Mastering them allows cultivators to wield immense power. There are 2500 laws ranging from basic natural elements to supreme laws.]**

**[Types of Laws:]**

1. **Basic Elemental Laws (Common first steps in understanding the Dao)** [1000 Basic Laws]

- Fire Law: Command over flames, from flickering embers to divine infernos.

- Water Law: Mastery over the oceans' depths and the gentle caress of rain.

- Earth Law: Shaping the very ground beneath with strength and resilience.

- Wind Law: Maneuvering through the whispering winds and violent tempests.

- Lightning Law: Harnessing the raw fury of the heavens, swift and destructive.

- Metal Law: Mastery over iron, steel, and the essence of creation itself.

- Wood Law: Channeling the lifeblood of nature, nurturing growth and healing.

2. **Advanced Elemental Laws** [900 Advanced Laws]

- Infernal Fire: A flame that extends into eternity, unyielding and unquenched.

- Heavenly Tribulation Lightning: The divine scourge that rips through the skies.

- Abyssal Ice: A frigid grasp so chill it suspends the very fabric of time and space.

3. **Primordial Laws** [500 Primordial Laws]

- Law of Time: The threads of past, present, and future bend through his will.

- Law of Space: Manipulating dimensions, he could traverse the world with a single thought.

- Law of Life: Regeneration and revival spark at his fingertips.

- Law of Death: An instant end to life, rendering existence null.

- Law of Fate: Peering into the weave of destiny and altering its course.

- Law of Karma: Controlling the ebb and flow of cause and consequence.

- Law of Dreams: Crafting illusions so vivid they blur the line between reality and fantasy.

4. **Supreme Laws** [100 Supreme Laws]

- Law of Chaos: The power to disrupt and dismantle all order in existence.

- Law of Creation: Breathing life into the void, creating from nothingness.

- Law of Destruction: An obliteration that erases all in its path.

- Law of Primordial Darkness: An absence that consumes even the light itself.

- Law of Eternal Light: The source of all clarity, illuminating the darkest shadows.

"But System, you've mentioned only 2500 laws, yet I require comprehension of 10,000 laws? And what exactly are concepts?" Azeris persisted, puzzled.

**[Ding! Host, I can't reveal that information.]**

Hearing the system, Azeris calmed himself.

Before him lay the Black Throne City, where his people were running around in terror after hearing the roar of a dragon.

Azeris began to flap his giant, cosmic-colored wings, and with each flap, he gradually lifted himself into the air while a powerful air pressure formed around him.

After a few minutes of stabilizing in the air, he started moving towards the Black Throne City.