Chapter 179: Dragon Tribulation True Form

"How does Emperor Huangtian compare to his ancestor, Great Emperor Guhuang, in terms of strength?" Xu Yang suddenly asked.

"His talent was stronger, but his character was weaker. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been annihilated by the Nine Dragon Tribulation for rushing his ascension. Back then, Great Emperor Guhuang killed me, an adult dragon, with his own strength before even entering the Tribulation Transcension realm. So, who do you think was stronger?"

Xu Yang gasped at these words.

"So, this lineage of theirs is full of cultivation monsters!"

"Throughout history, those who established imperial legacies were the continent's top figures. It's no exaggeration to say that once you leave the Imperial Tomb with everything here, you'll have the capital to found an empire."

The old dragon's words seemed to spark a different kind of inspiration in Xu Yang. Before, he had only considered making the Sky Azure Sect the strongest cultivation sect, not establishing an empire and becoming its emperor.

Given the immense treasures within the Imperial Tomb, which theoretically belonged to Little Tuantuan, the true inheritor of the Guhuang lineage, the young girl wouldn't understand imperial strategies. Xu Yang would have to manage these assets on her behalf. Not considering building an empire would truly be a waste of resources.

*Whoosh!*

Suddenly, Xu Yang abruptly raised his arms, a powerful devouring force locking onto the divine artifact coffin. He forcibly extracted the two components of Huangtian Wuji.

At that very moment, an unprecedented aura of danger erupted without warning!

"This power..."

"Look out!!"

With a thunderous roar, the old dragon abruptly manifested its true form, enveloping Xu Yang's body with its gigantic dragon soul, barely fending off the sudden assault.

Another dragon's roar echoed skyward, even alerting the ancient Guhuang Heavenly Array above.

In an instant, a silver dragon soul appeared at the top of the imperial palace. Compared to the Guhuang lineage's guardian dragon that now served Xu Yang, this silver dragon was far more ferocious and tyrannical, its sinister face glaring at Xu Yang and the guardian dragon.

"Damn it! After ten thousand years of rest, I'm disturbed by you little insects. I never imagined you'd actually manage to cross these thousand celestial steps and truly inherit the Guhuang lineage!"

As the silver dragon spoke, Bai Lianxue below became exceptionally agitated. Fragments of memory in her mind seemed to flash with the outline of this silver dragon.

"Master, it's him! The great secret of the Nine Dragon Tribulation hidden within the Golden Light Mud Bodhisattva — this silver dragon was one of the nine dragon tribulations that destroyed Emperor Huangtian back then! After that catastrophe, the Three Thousand Dao States were almost reduced to ruins, and those nine dragons each hid within different dragon veins across the continent. Now, everything makes sense!!"

Bai Lianxue's words completely unveiled the mystery for everyone.

The dragon soul on Xu Yang was an ancient dragon that Great Emperor Guhuang, the ancestor of the Guhuang lineage, had personally slain and then subjugated to become their guardian.

And this silver dragon before them was one of the true instigators of the world-ending calamity that struck the Three Thousand Dao States ten thousand years ago!

"Heh, I can't believe the current dragon race has fallen so low. To prevent human powerhouses from severing their path and ascending, they would resort to such despicable methods of suppression. How laughable!"

"You old relic! You died at the hands of humans, and yet you have the gall to mock me? As an elder of the dragon race, you possess no sense of shame, serving humans like a beast of burden. Who's truly laughable, you or I, you don't even know!"

The silver dragon seemed to have a point. The world-ending tribulation was the will of the dragon rulers, and it was merely one of the nine enforcers. However, it also held a secret that would shock the entire continent!

"No matter why you've been dormant here, today, you must die! Ten thousand years ago, countless beings in the Three Thousand Dao States were annihilated because of you. I will settle that debt on their behalf! In the past, Great Emperor Guhuang slew a dragon to establish an immortal imperial foundation. Today, I shall once again reproduce that miracle in front of the Guhuang lineage's inheritor and the guardian dragon!"

"Heh, little insect, you think you can?"

Xu Yang soared into the air, unleashing his full power with the guardian dragon's assistance. He might just have a fighting chance.

Moreover, if he didn't try, how would he know if it was possible or not?

"Generals, my friends are temporarily entrusted to your protection!"

"Rest assured, Your Excellency. You have gained the guardian dragon's recognition, making you the new leader of our Guhuang lineage! Your words are commands, and we shall obey them!"

At the bearded general's command, hundreds of recently revived Guhuang Divine Generals sprang into action, immediately encircling Bai Lianxue and the others. Little Tuantuan was protected in the center by the little dragon python coiling around her, further guarded meticulously by everyone as if she were the moon surrounded by stars.

The vast remaining space of the Imperial Tomb transformed into a life-and-death battlefield for Xu Yang and the silver dragon!

Without a doubt, this was the strongest opponent Xu Yang had faced since emerging from seclusion!

"Oh heavens... can boss really recreate the miracle of dragon-slaying? This silver dragon is a supreme being capable of annihilating even the strongest human experts at the peak of the Tribulation Transcension realm!"

"Not necessarily..."

Bai Lianxue suddenly spoke, refuting Long Kun's judgment.

"According to the guardian dragon, this method of descending heavenly tribulations to hinder human power is a tactic used by higher-ranking dragons. Those sent to carry out such orders are likely some of the lowest-ranking dragons within the race! Furthermore, don't forget that Emperor Huangtian was only obliterated when the Nine Dragons descended with the full might of the Heavenly Tribulation.

Although Master's current strength isn't at Emperor Huangtian's peak, this one-ninth of the dragon's might should also be greatly reduced. As long as he fights with all his strength, and with the guardian dragon's protection, he should have a chance!"

After listening to Bai Lianxue's analysis, everyone's minds were significantly eased.

"Exactly! A man who can inherit the legacy of our Guhuang lineage can certainly slay a dragon!"

The generals also joined in with hysterical cheers. The entire Imperial Tomb seemed to glow with its former peerless splendor, all due to Xu Yang's arrival!

*Rumble!*

Xu Yang shot into the air, immediately charging towards the silver dragon for a head-on confrontation.

The two forces clashed wildly, creating terrifying energy tremors within the space. The duel between the two peaks was truly earth-shattering and dazzling.

After hundreds of rounds, seeing it couldn't gain an advantage, the silver dragon activated a dragon power evolution. From its original dragon soul form, it actually manifested two solid dragon claws!

"So that's it... This is the true purpose of the Nine Dragons slumbering in the dragon veins: to use the spiritual energy of the continent's dragon veins to repair their damaged physical bodies! Hahaha, lad, you're in luck! If you can truly slay this dragon, after bathing in its dragon blood, your achievements will surely surpass even Great Emperor Guhuang's of yesteryear!"

Encouraged by the guardian dragon, Xu Yang let out an earth-shattering roar, and the entire Imperial Tomb trembled once more!