Chapter 1844

Only what he cares most about could make a true dragon's dragon soul willingly sacrifice everything; even if it means death, he would not spare anything.

What could it be that makes him unforgettable even in death? Chen Chuyang could tell he guards this place to protect some existence, or perhaps a close bloodline; to reach this extent, he is truly extraordinary.

Just this alone is enough to make Chen Chuyang feel reverent; such a person deserves respect and deserves his higher regard. In this world of rampant material desires, many will do anything for power—killing relatives and parents—without hesitation, as long as it can boost their cultivation strength; some would even slaughter all their kin for a cultivation method.

The world is vast; many cultivate this way, meaning they have no worries or weaknesses, their actions are no different from demonic paths, yet they are not demonic cultivators. In short, this world is extremely cruel and absurd.

Chen Chuyang gazed at this dragon soul; it was still the first time he had seen such a demon beast. A true dragon differs from ordinary demon beasts—no, I should say the true dragon before him is different; what he cares about is the people around him, not the so-called cultivation and strength.

"You must know what I am protecting? My physical body sits here to shield the existence beneath me; even if I die, my body can serve as protection, guarding my sister."

"Back then, my sister and I escaped with our lives, preventing the Blackwater Dragon Palace from being wiped out. I brought my sister here, hiding beneath the Mangshan Mountain Range, using the Blackwater Dragon Palace's traits to completely erase our aura and all traces, thus saving our lives."

"My sister sacrificed herself to shield our escape, suffering grave injuries; these years she has remained in slumber. I should have protected her, should have found a way to save her, but I too fell victim—I was struck by the Kunpeng Guardian's dead Kun blood curse, causing my body and lifespan to rapidly collapse; in just seven days I am already like rotting wood. Had I not used the dragon clan's secret art to return my soul to the dragon pearl, this soul of mine would have long since scattered."

"You can consume decaying energy without dying, showing you are not afraid of the dead Kun blood curse. My sister's condition is similar to mine, possibly even worse, but she is special—her cultivation is higher, allowing her to suppress it. These years she has not been repaired; likely her body has also reached its limit. So I hope you can save my sister."

"My sister is no ordinary person; her strength is great and she can help you, fellow Daoist. The Kunpeng Guardian has already set its sights on us; likely you are targeted too. Once you entered the Blackwater Dragon Palace, it will sooner or later come after you. Alone, you cannot resist the Kunpeng Guardian."

"My sister can help you, and can even fight the Kunpeng Guardian alongside you. Moreover, my sister is no ordinary person; she can bring you more benefits. I can also reward you—I will give you everything I have. As for my sister, I will naturally tell her not to make things difficult for you."

Ao Zhong gazed at Chen Chuyang, hoping he would agree.

Chen Chuyang fell silent, weighing the importance of this matter and also pondering the truth of Ao Zhong's words.

Ao Zhong continued: "Even if you disagree, at most I will die, and you won't get this body of mine. Moreover, you will still be targeted by the Kunpeng Guardian; facing it alone, do you think you can withstand it?"

"My sister will also target you; being watched by two powerful beings, even you, fellow Daoist, would be in great danger."

"Of course, my sister is more rational and won't cause you trouble, fellow Daoist. But are you really willing? Entering a treasure mountain and returning empty-handed is not what you would want."

Ao Zhong's words struck deep into Chen Chuyang's heart, causing his heart to stir again.

"Your words are not false, but how can I guarantee you're telling the truth?" Chen Chuyang gazed at Ao Zhong and asked coldly: "I fear no threats—whether it's your sister or the Kunpeng Guardian, anyone who dares to act against me will make them regret it."

I fear no threats.

Anyone is the same; trying to threaten me this way is impossible.

Ao Zhong gave a slight smile: "Fellow Daoist, don't be nervous; I have no intention to threaten you, I'm merely stating a fact. That Azure Dragon who entered this place earlier—you two are close, right? He wishes to advance, and thus needs true dragon blood. Inside this dragon pearl of mine still remains the purest true dragon bloodline; I will give it all to you, fellow Daoist."

Fellow Daoist, you can give it to that Azure Dragon, allowing his bloodline to advance again. Moreover, I still have the Blackwater True Dragon Scripture of the Blackwater True Dragon Clan, which can be cross-referenced with the Azure Dragon Clan's Azure Dragon Canon to help him escape the Azure Dragon Clan's predicament.

From now on, he will no longer be bound by the Azure Dragon bloodline. Fellow Daoist, you know well that the Azure Dragon Clan's bloodline is extremely weak; by his generation, hardly any remains. Even if his talent is great, he will still be limited.

The Tribulation Realm is already the limit; wanting to go further is unlikely.

Only pure true dragon bloodline can allow further progress, transcending the Saint realm.

Fellow Daoist, this deal harms you in no way; rather, it brings many benefits. You only need to lend a hand to help my sister restore her body; afterward, she will certainly have something to repay you, guaranteeing your satisfaction.

Ao Zhong's final words carried some pleading and longing, without threats, only the most sincere request.

As an elder brother, reaching this point is extremely difficult and not simple.

Ao Zhong truly did everything an elder brother should do, for his sister sparing no sacrifice.

"Why go to such lengths?" Chen Chuyang felt moved, gazing at him, with many words he wanted to say but could not utter.

Ao Zhong gave a bitter smile: "I am beyond saving; my body is rotting, my dragon soul has no hope, only a last essence remains—I will give it to you, fellow Daoist. I only hope you can save my sister and let her live."

If my sister takes a liking to you, fellow Daoist, she might even marry you.

This last remark was merely a joke; Ao Zhong knows his sister is exceedingly proud and would never look upon a human, yet he said it to give Chen Chuyang a sliver of hope, to let him know the importance of saving his sister.

It also lets him know that doing so can bring him great benefits and profits, which is what can move people's hearts.

When the benefits of saving his sister outweigh those of killing her, this human will go save his own sister. Ao Zhong understands human nature all too well, and also knows human character; only benefits can bind everything, only then can they be driven—making them work for nothing is unlikely.

Chen Chuyang is different, unlike other humans; one can see that, and at the same time, he is gambling, betting that Chen Chuyang will not do that.

Ao Zhong has no other way; this is the only method.