Lin Xiao has always been clear about one thing: any seemingly insignificant person can unleash terrifying power at crucial moments.
The reason he initially recognized Elder Qiong as his "godfather" was because he was attracted by their special relationship.
How could a strange old man who only seems to have the cultivation of a sixth-grade Battle King be able to hold an important position at Donghua Academy, and even Vice Principal Liu and other high-ranking officials treat him with utmost respect?!
It's because this strange old man risked his life to shield Principal Jiang Baiyi of Donghua University from a bullet when he was young, resulting in a lifelong disability and the end of his path in life.
Putting everything else aside, this favor alone is enough to ensure that Elder Qiong will live a worry-free life for the rest of his life!
Even though he is now under investigation, Vice Principal Liu and other high-ranking officials at the university do not believe that Elder Qiong will be in trouble, and they still do not go too far.
However, under Lin Xiao's deliberate guidance, Elder Qiong decided to use his greatest "protective charm".
Thump! Thump! Thump!
After many years, Elder Qiong knocked on Jiang Baiyi's office door again.
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Principal's Office.
Following Chen Beiyuan, two more uninvited guests arrived.
This undoubtedly made Jiang Baiyi, who was working at the office, feel a little displeased.
If the visitor hadn't been of a rather special status, he would have kicked him out long ago.
Originally, he thought Qiong Baicang had come to him for help, wanting to resolve the "academy corruption case" that was currently causing a great uproar.
As it turned out, he was wrong!
"Bai Cang, have you thought this through?"
Jiang Baiyi frowned slightly, put down the documents in her hand, and looked at the old man in front of her, who had lost both arms, was emaciated, and was wearing a loose patient gown.
As for Lin Xiao, who was standing respectfully and reservedly to the side? He completely ignored him.
If Lin Xiao hadn't been helping Qiong Baicang in, it would have been difficult for him to even step into Qiong Baicang's office.
"Principal, I've thought it through. Over the years, I've never asked you for anything because I didn't want to trouble you. But today, for the sake of this kid, I'm going to swallow my pride and come to you to ask for your help."
"I know that the Imperial Family possesses a special large-scale secret realm, within which lies the [Poison Dragon Nether Pool], formed from the poison sac of an eighth-grade ferocious beast, the [Demon Nether Poison Dragon], after its demise. My worthless'son' has reached the critical moment of transforming his Black Dragon Battle Soul into a dragon, lacking only the most crucial opportunity!"
"I hope the principal can be merciful and give him a chance to try 'transforming into a dragon'."
Old Qiong forced himself to stand up straight, his aged face showing an almost pleading expression.
This is what he meant by finding an opportunity for Lin Xiao to "transform into a dragon".
No one knew that in his youth, he had been Jiang Baiyi's personal bodyguard.
Because he was by Jiang Baiyi's side, he learned a lot of royal secrets.
This naturally includes the [Poison Dragon Nether Pool], which was formed from the poison sac of the eighth-rank ferocious beast, the Demon Nether Poison Dragon, after its fall.
As a ferocious beast of the dragon family, the Demonic Nether Dragon also possesses a powerful dragon bloodline, which has a significant transformative effect on Lin Xiao's Black Flood Dragon Battle Soul.
This could also be the key to its transformation into a dragon!
However, the [Poison Dragon's Abyss] is terrifyingly poisonous. A seventh-rank Battle Emperor with a Dragon Battle Soul once tried to enter it in an attempt to transform his Battle Soul, but he was infected by the terrifying dragon poison and died because he did not receive timely treatment.
This is the real reason why Elder Qiong said that this "dragon transformation" was destined to be a matter of life and death.
This is practically gambling with your life for the chance of success!
At this moment, Lin Xiao, standing to the side, was extremely nervous, his heart pounding.
Because at this moment, he could clearly sense that the mysterious and unpredictable principal of Donghua University was looking at him.
Facing the gaze of an eighth-rank War Emperor who stands at the pinnacle of the world, even with the inheritance of an ancient great power, he was extremely nervous at this moment.
The only way to calm oneself down is to visualize the [Tai Xuan Hua Long Jing] in one's mind.
At this moment, Jiang Baiyi was no longer as kind and approachable as she had been towards Chen Beiyuan; instead, she exuded the aura of a powerful figure.
Soon, Jiang Baiyi's intensely oppressive scrutinizing gaze shifted away from him.
Lin Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that his little schemes might be seen through by this eighth-grade Battle Emperor.
Immediately, Jiang Baiyi fell silent, not giving a direct response, seemingly considering whether to agree.
After all, this matter concerns a large secret realm of the imperial family, and it would indeed be inappropriate to let an outsider enter rashly.
For a moment, the entire office fell into a deathly silence.
In fact, in Lin Xiao's mind, the blood pool of the eighth-grade ferocious beast [Blood Demon Dragon Emperor] was his first choice for "transforming into a dragon".
After all, that was a powerful being with pure dragon blood, almost standing at the top among its peers.
Its dragon blood pool must have played a significant role in his life.
Once he successfully transforms into a dragon, his battle spirit is very likely to become a top-tier mutated dragon spirit similar to that of the [Blood Demon Dragon Emperor].
In comparison, the Demon Dragon's [Poison Dragon's Nether Pool] is undoubtedly much worse and also quite dangerous.
If it weren't for the fact that he possessed the [Wordless Medical Classic], giving him considerable confidence, and that he had no other choice, he wouldn't have chosen this option.
But now, even this less-than-ideal choice depends on Jiang Baiyi's decision.
"Bai Cang, this is the first time you've asked me for a favor in all these years. I have no reason to refuse. However, Bai Cang, you need to think this through. Some things, once used, are gone forever."
"You'll have to take responsibility for what happened before!"
"You can still regret it now. I'll pretend you never said anything."
Jiang Baiyi pondered for a while, looking at Elder Qiong's pleading face, but ultimately did not refuse outright.
His meaning was, of course, quite straightforward.
He could agree to the matter of [Poison Dragon's Dark Pool]. However, all the "favors" would be wiped clean.
However, Qiong Baicang still needs to bear the consequences of what happened before.
As Chen Beiyuan said, there is no such thing as an inexhaustible supply of "gratitude" in this world.
Moreover, this occurred despite a significant disparity in their social status and position.
In this situation, Elder Qiong only has one chance to speak.
If you change your tune now and make a different request, everything that happened before can be wiped clean, and you will still be a high-ranking member of Donghua University.
All the public opinion and pressure will dissipate.
As an imperial prince and the principal of Donghua Academy, Jiang Baiyi naturally had the ability to do so.
In fact, all it takes is a single word from him.
That's the allure of power.
Elder Qiong naturally understood the meaning behind it.
Is he really going to use his "huge favor" to give Lin Xiao a vague and uncertain opportunity?
Or perhaps, he could regain his high position and live a carefree life?
Although he had already made up his mind, at this point, Elder Qiong was clearly wavering.
But seeing Lin Xiao's expectant gaze beside him, the elderly man finally made up his mind.
Lin Xiao's talent was second only to Chen Beiyuan among all the people he had met in his life, and he also possessed the potential to become an emperor.
Once the "dragon transformation" is successful, it can soar into the sky!
In that case, he, as the "godfather," might also benefit from it.
This is undoubtedly a huge gamble!
But Qiong Baicang still took the gamble!
"Principal, I'm old. The future belongs to the young. I just hope you can give Lin Xiao a chance."
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Soon, Lin Xiao helped Elder Qiong leave the principal's office and head back towards the medical institute.
At this moment, Lin Xiao also had a special token engraved with a "poison dragon" pattern in his hand.
It was indeed the token for entering the [Poison Dragon's Dark Pool].
Lin Xiao gripped the token tightly in his hand, unable to suppress his excitement deep inside.
It was a success!
It really worked!
He actually managed to earn himself a chance to "transform into a dragon".
Chen Beiyuan probably never expected that after he seized the Blood Dragon Emperor's Dragon Blood Pool and cut off Lin Xiao's chance to transform into a dragon, Lin Xiao would still be able to obtain a new chance to transform into a dragon by a twist of fate.
It can only be said that the gears of fate belonging to Lin Xiao, this chosen one, continued to turn even though they were interrupted midway.
"Chen Beiyuan, after I successfully transform into a dragon, we will settle our scores sooner or later."
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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, another three days have passed.
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Blood Dragon Secret Realm.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
After three days and three nights, the golden dragon blood in the lake-sized pool, which had originally shone with brilliant golden light, gradually became dull and lifeless.
Clearly, the terrifying energy it contained has been almost completely absorbed.
At this moment, the terrifying heartbeat that had been echoing throughout the entire secret realm from inside the "golden giant egg" suspended in the center also slowed down and became low, as if it had entered its final stage.
At the same time, numerous cracks appeared throughout the entire secret realm.
It is clearly on the verge of collapse.
Click! Click!
Cracks began to appear on the golden egg, as if the life inside was about to hatch.
Bang!
Perhaps because it found the golden eggshell to be breaking too slowly, a violent impact suddenly came from inside.
A fair, jade-like fist shattered the eggshell, instantly revealing perfect muscle lines. Beneath the seemingly fair muscles lay a terrifying, beast-like strength.
Roar!
A vast dragon's roar suddenly emerged from the broken opening of the golden giant egg, instantly resounding throughout the entire secret realm.
In an instant, all the creatures in the entire secret realm felt a terrifying pressure emanating from the depths of their bloodlines, and were so frightened that they knelt on the ground, trembling in fear.
Some of the weaker "ferocious beasts" were even scared to death on the spot by this terrifying pressure.
boom!
A naked figure burst out of the shell, transformed into a stream of light, and flew towards the sky.
Using the strength of the physical body, one can travel through the air!
This is a special ability that only a sixth-rank Battle King can possess!
Upon breaking through to the sixth rank of Battle King, one's physical body will be highly integrated with one's battle spirit, gaining the opportunity to strengthen the body, make up for physical defects, and elevate one's physique to a level comparable to divine weapons. At the same time, one will also have the ability to tread on the void and travel through the air.
The Donghua Empire's war cultivation system is mainly based on "war spirits".
Most cultivators, without the aid of battle qi, do not possess particularly strong physical bodies.
After all, the human body is ultimately no match for the extraordinary talents of ferocious beasts and other races.
In war, there are numerous cases of cultivators being killed by firearms because they have exhausted their battle qi and are unable to maintain their physical defenses.
However, after a cultivator breaks through to the sixth rank of Battle King, their physical body and [Battle Soul] are highly integrated, undergoing comprehensive tempering, reaching a level comparable to a "divine weapon".
At this level, even without the aid of battle qi, a sixth-grade battle king can withstand most of the damage from firearms with his bare body, and even fight ferocious beasts head-on.
It can be said that the sixth-grade Battle King realm almost makes up for the cultivator's physical weakness and leads to a more perfect evolution.
However, at this moment, Chen Beiyuan's cultivation aura was only at the fifth-grade Battle Marshal level, not the sixth-grade Battle King level!
Clearly, he possessed the special abilities of a sixth-rank battle king ahead of time.
Bang!
The figure soaring into the sky did not stop even when it was a thousand meters in the air. Instead, its speed increased several times, becoming even faster, as if it wanted to reach the sky.
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We had some guests at home, which caused tonight's update to be a little late. I'm really sorry.
To express the author's apology, this chapter is more than a thousand words longer than usual, almost the length of two chapters.
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