Chapter 1218: White-haired Elder

"Well, young man, it seems I've fallen into your hands today. Tell me, what kind of deal do you propose? I possess countless treasures, gold, and silver, but I doubt there's anything else I have that would interest you. Since you're part of the Prince's team, you surely don't lack material possessions. So, what exactly is it about me that you're plotting for?"

The old man was quite curious about Xu Yang's sudden proposition. Little did he know, what Xu Yang desired was not those trivial possessions, but the valuable experience the old man had accumulated during his many years of seclusion in this hidden place.

"It's quite simple. What I want from this transaction is your knowledge of the Fuyuan Abyss and its surroundings. The Four Great Sceneries – Ape's Cry, Ghost's Pace, Dragon's Roam, and Cloud's Startle – are the most unique features of Kumao Gorge. They also represent the four most perilous calamities. I want to know what kind of existence this legendary 'Dragon's Roam,' said to be dormant in the Fuyuan Abyss, truly is."

The old man's expression initially froze, then a cold smile appeared on his face. "So, you're here for the Dragon's Roam? Interesting.

Young man, let me offer you some advice. With your strength, you could carve out your own territory on the Yingzhou Continent, even establish your own sect and leave a legacy for ten thousand years. There's simply no need for you to wade into these troubled waters.

The Dragon's Roam is one of the most perilous and rarely seen of the Four Great Sceneries. Once you encounter it, there's no possibility of survival. Don't even mention you; even I, who have lived in Kumao Gorge for thousands of years, have only witnessed the Dragon's Roam once.

Are you certain you want to risk your lives trying to trigger the Dragon's Roam? If you wish, I can show you a passage; leaving through it guarantees a hundred percent avoidance of the Dragon's Roam. Its occurrence is probabilistic because a true giant dragon slumbers in the deepest part of the Fuyuan Abyss. However, very few people across the entire Yingzhou Continent have ever seen that giant dragon. Unless triggered by specific conditions or by chance encountering its awakening, it's rare for anyone to witness the true Dragon's Roam."

From the old man's words, Xu Yang could accurately determine that he wasn't lying, as Xu Yang was considered one of the top experts who had dealt most extensively with the Dragon Race. He was well aware of the Dragon Race's unique habits: for the vast majority of the time, dragons remain in a state of slumber, except when they enter a cultivation bottleneck or seek breakthroughs by devouring power. This is their way of minimizing self-consumption and cultivating at the fastest possible rate. They often sleep for hundreds of years at a time, which is likely the fundamental reason why the Dragon's Roam awakening has been witnessed so few times.

The level and scale of the Yingzhou Continent theoretically should not permit the existence of giant dragons; even the demonic dragons on Demon Dragon Island are considered miracles among miracles. Therefore, the fact that there's only one giant dragon here indirectly proves that the slumbering dragon must be a powerful extraterrestrial being that entered this realm from the desolate reaches.

"Heh, since it's an extraterrestrial giant dragon, then it's all the more reason for me, Xu Yang, to meet it. On my continent, there's a legend of 'Nine Dragons Defying Heaven,' where nine giant dragons simultaneously brought about a cataclysm of destruction. Although that calamity later had other conclusions, I've always felt that the full secret was never revealed. Now that I have the chance to encounter a true giant dragon within Kumao Gorge, I, Xu, do not intend to miss this precious opportunity."

Hearing Xu Yang's words, everyone in the Eight Gates team, including the Fifth Prince, was utterly shocked, yet at the same time, a thrill of anticipation grew within them. After all, with Xu Yang personally overseeing the situation, even encountering a true giant dragon didn't instill much fear. Instead, they were more inclined to actively seek out the appearance of the Dragon's Roam, considering it a rare spectacle for all to behold. As expected, after hearing Xu Yang's sentiments, the other members of the team largely endorsed his idea.

"Haha, old man, you don't need to waste everyone's time here. Quickly tell us how to actively attract the appearance of the Dragon's Roam. We don't need any shortcuts. With our Boss A'yang here, let alone a giant dragon, even if a true god descended, they would likely show our boss great respect!"

It must be said that Crab was arguably the most consistent flatterer of Xu Yang in the Eight Gates team. As expected, upon hearing such an enthusiastic display of praise, the white-haired old man finally nodded with a solemn expression.

"Very good, I admire your courage. However, since you've made a decision that is practically suicidal, I will no longer stop you. To actively trigger the Dragon's Roam, simply put, the easiest way is to enrage the slumbering giant dragon. As for how to do that, I imagine I don't need to directly remind you, do I?

But I will provide you with the exact location where the giant dragon slumbers. As for how you intend to enrage it, or by what means you will conquer it? That is beyond my purview to interfere with. I simply hope you manage to leave here alive. After all, you are the most audacious people I have ever met."

As the white-haired old man finished speaking, he directly sent a pure spiritual energy wave into Xu Yang's soul world, undoubtedly imprinting the giant dragon's location there. Then, he himself vanished directly from the sea's surface, quickly losing all trace of his presence. With the white-haired old man's departure, everyone's gaze turned to Xu Yang.

It was clear that, following Xu Yang's usual style, he would now lead everyone to find the location of the giant dragon slumbering in the deepest part of the sea. However, to everyone's surprise, Xu Yang did not proceed as expected this time. Instead, he calmly turned his head and swept his gaze across the team.

"We know absolutely nothing about the giant dragon's current strength level or its elemental attributes. That old fellow merely provided me with the specific location where the dragon slumbers, without revealing any further information. I suspect he was also worried that the giant dragon might devour all of us after awakening, and he would eventually be blamed. That's likely why he held back information. Ultimately, I'll have to uncover the details myself. To ensure everyone's safety as much as possible, I've decided to go alone to the deepest part of this water and lure the giant dragon out. Otherwise, what if the giant dragon's power is too immense? Far exceeding the limits of what you can resist, bringing you along rashly would only cause more unnecessary harm and restrain my own actions."

As the undisputed central figure of the team, Xu Yang's words were as good as a royal decree. How could anyone dare to defy his opinion?