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Chen Beiyuan picked up the "strange egg" that had floated over from the Dragon Blood Pool, feeling the rough texture of its skin and the strange vein patterns covering its surface. The slightly pulsating shell made his expression instantly turn strange.
He could clearly sense the vibrant life force contained within this "strange egg," as well as a strange sense of intimacy emanating from it.
"This is the dragon egg of the eighth-grade ferocious beast [Blood Demon Dragon Emperor]?!"
An absurd idea instantly popped into Chen Beiyuan's mind.
It's no wonder Chen Beiyuan had this thought, after all, the Dragon Blood Pool was formed from the lifeblood of the [Blood Demon Dragon Emperor].
The only thing that could be hidden so securely inside was the dragon egg of the [Blood Demon Dragon Emperor].
Yes! It's the [dragon egg] that was hidden!
Chen Beiyuan was certain that if the imperial family had known about the existence of the [Dragon Egg], they would have taken it away long ago.
The reason why it hadn't been found before was most likely because the [dragon egg] had been deliberately hidden.
How valuable is a dragon egg with pure dragon blood?
This almost guarantees a future Rank 8 ferocious beast!
Not to mention, it's a mutated species of dragon [Blood Dragon].
Once they grow up, they will be among the top-tier ferocious beasts of the same level.
Even ordinary eighth-rank battle emperors have to avoid his sharp edge.
Once you hatch it and establish a "master-servant contract," you can practically say you've reserved a top-tier pet.
The value of this [dragon egg] is enough to drive even the top powers crazy.
Even the imperial family could not ignore it.
"Luckily I set up a blocking mechanism in advance, otherwise I would have been in trouble!"
"My life isn't in danger, Jiang Baiyi doesn't have the guts to kill me, but this [dragon egg] is most likely lost."
Chen Beiyuan looked at the [Abyss] that covered the entire secret realm space and secretly felt fortunate.
His momentary caution, however, brought him a tremendous opportunity.
Don't be fooled by Jiang Baiyi's kind and approachable demeanor towards him; that was only because there was no significant conflict of interest between them.
If the other party finds out about the existence of the [dragon egg], a complete falling out is inevitable.
The imperial family could not stand by and watch him take away the [dragon egg] that was suspected to belong to the Blood Demon Dragon Emperor.
When it comes to self-interest, all rules are worthless!
A fifth-rank war marshal is not qualified to negotiate with the imperial family.
Only an eighth-rank Battle Emperor is barely qualified!
A genius who has not yet matured is, in the end, just a genius.
"So, the reason why the energy in the Dragon Blood Pool was draining away so quickly has been found. It was because it was intercepted by this [Dragon Egg] halfway through. No, it can't be called interception. In essence, it is its own. In comparison, those who enter the secret realm are the outsiders."
"However, this [dragon egg] didn't appear in the original story, so why did it appear when I came? Is there some special connection between us...?"
Chen Beiyuan stroked the [dragon egg] in his hand, his eyes deep as he recalled the strange occurrences after entering the secret realm. Suddenly, he paused, instantly understanding the situation.
"[Dragon Blood Dao Fruit]"
The [Dragon Blood Dao Fruit] rewarded by the system is ostensibly a supreme elixir for cultivators to refine their bodies.
In reality, it was nurtured and created by the ancient dragon race using their own blood essence, a "bloodline treasure" specifically designed to aid the growth of their descendants.
This [dragon egg] most likely sensed the aura of the [Dragon Blood Dao Fruit] before choosing to emerge.
In the original novel, Lin Xiao, the chosen one, did not possess a bloodline treasure like the [Dragon Blood Dao Fruit], so naturally he did not bring out the [Dragon Egg].
Ultimately, after the secret realm collapsed, this [dragon egg] was naturally lost in the void, its whereabouts unknown.
"It seems we are indeed destined to meet. By meeting me, you have been spared a calamity."
Chen Beiyuan held the [dragon egg] and sighed.
Originally, he was thinking of asking his family to help him find a guardian beast. But now it seems that no beast can compare to a future eighth-grade ferocious beast, the [Blood Demon Dragon Emperor].
To avoid any unforeseen complications, Chen Beiyuan decided to first establish a blood oath with the [Dragon Egg], recognizing it as his master in advance to ensure his own maximum benefit.
Once someone has accepted you as their master, it's futile for others to try and take it from you by force.
As the owner, he could cause his pet's soul to collapse in an instant.
And once he dies, his pet will also perish.
However, if his pet dies, he will also suffer a severe blow to his soul.
Compared to the negligible cost, the benefits gained are obviously much greater!
As the heir of a top family, Chen Beiyuan naturally received a comprehensive education from a young age, which included a blood oath similar to a "master-servant contract".
Chen Beiyuan bit his fingertip, forcing out his blood essence, and began to inscribe mysterious talismans on the [dragon egg], making a blood oath of "master-servant contract".
However, as the ceremony ended, Chen Beiyuan did not sense any spiritual connection with the dragon egg.
It failed?!
How is that possible?!
Chen Beiyuan frowned deeply. Everything had gone so smoothly just now, so why did it fail?!
"Try again!"
...
I tried several times in a row, but it still failed repeatedly and had no effect whatsoever.
Chen Beiyuan's expression also turned ugly, his eyes fixed on the half-meter-tall [dragon egg] in his hand.
"Unless someone made a blood oath beforehand, I can't keep failing, but how is that possible? And who would leave the dragon egg here after making a blood oath? Aren't they afraid it will be stolen?"
"Wait, maybe this isn't the Blood Demon Dragon Emperor's egg at all!"
"It is, the true form of the Blood Demon Dragon Emperor!"
Chen Beiyuan's pupils shrank to needle size, and he instantly understood the "truth".
The Blood Dragon Emperor is essentially a mutated species of dragon, fundamentally different from other dragons.
It not only possesses a powerful physique and terrifying regenerative abilities, but also a very special "talent".
That is [rebirth].
Legend has it that after suffering irreparable damage, the Blood Dragon Emperor will choose to degenerate, regressing from maturity to adolescence, then to infancy, until it transforms into a newborn dragon egg.
The reborn Blood Dragon Emperor is practically a new individual, with no memories of his previous life.
Only by growing back to the eighth-grade ferocious beast and returning to its peak will it awaken all the memories before its [rebirth].
Upon returning to his peak, the Blood Demon Dragon Emperor will not only recover from his previously incurable injuries, but his combat power will also become even stronger.
This is almost a bugged talent ability, equivalent to having an extra life.
However, this talent is also highly uncertain. If things go wrong, one might perish during the [rebirth] process, which would be the end of everything.
No wonder the imperial family has never found the Blood Dragon Emperor's body all these years, only the "Dragon Blood Pool".
Because it had already been reborn as a dragon egg and had prepared a "dragon blood pool" in advance to nourish itself and facilitate its growth.
At this moment, Chen Beiyuan was 100% certain that the dragon egg in his hand was the Blood Demon Dragon Emperor, an eighth-grade ferocious beast!