Chapter 303: Effect of the Ascending Dragon Pool

The giant dragon roared, shaking the winds and clouds.

On Longshe Shan, mist surged and condensed into a giant dragon.

Like a dragon and a snake, it stirred the mist.

In a daze, heaven and earth were amid the giant dragon's transformation; everything was wind and cloud.

After the giant dragon surged, it quickly returned to the pool; the pool regained calm, with no movement, silently hovering in Chen Chuyang's palm, the statue atop it lifelike, as if a giant dragon were watching you.

"Ascending Dragon Pool."

Chen Chuyang lifted the Ascending Dragon Pool, feeling its uniqueness, unlike ordinary spiritual artifacts, as if it had come alive; as long as it is given enough dragon blood to devour, the Ascending Dragon Pool can evolve on its own and complete a breakthrough.

Moreover, at the core of the Ascending Dragon Pool lies the power of the Wild Dragon Snake, along with the strength of many demon beasts, concentrated at the Wild Dragon Snake's center, becoming part of it; its power is unmatched, surpassing what a spiritual artifact can possess. It is preliminarily determined that this Ascending Dragon Pool is a forbidden artifact, not a spiritual artifact, nor a magic artifact.

It is more advanced, more mysterious, filled with taboo.

Chen Chuyang examined the Ascending Dragon Pool closely, looking for a long time, inspecting every detail; although it is a forbidden artifact he forged, it is still the first forbidden artifact he has ever forged, this kind of special forbidden artifact he had heard of but never seen.

Unable to help himself, he examined it closely, missing no detail; giving him another chance, he might not necessarily be able to forge a forbidden artifact, he became entranced; the black mountain goat came over, breathing rapidly, eyes fixed on the Ascending Dragon Pool, its eyes narrowed, staring intently, unwilling to look away.

Its inner heart kept exclaiming, several times it almost cried out, but it endured.

It did not let itself become overly shocked, nor overly startled.

"A forbidden artifact, absolutely a forbidden artifact—this kid actually forged a forbidden artifact! My goodness, this kid is too heaven-defying!"

"In the sealed world, forbidden artifacts are rare; even those great sects may not possess one."

"If this kid can forge one forbidden artifact, he can forge a second; with enough materials, given his comprehension and talent, he can definitely do it, right?"

The black mountain goat's eyes shifted, thinking of some possibility; instantly, its heart burned hot.

Unconsciously, it recalled some of its treasures; perhaps?

Staring at Chen Chuyang, its eyes kept flickering.

Chen Chuyang's thoughts were all on the Ascending Dragon Pool; he didn't notice the black mountain goat's gaze.

Shang Hongxue came over, her eyes fixed on the Ascending Dragon Pool, unable to resist reaching out to touch it.

"If you want to look, take it; it's a bit heavy."

"Thank you, Chuyang brother."

Shang Hongxue held the Ascending Dragon Pool with both hands; her body almost toppled, its weight exceeding her imagination.

She exerted herself, channeling all her true qi, straining to lift the Ascending Dragon Pool.

Gritting her teeth, she supported it.

All her strength and true qi were devoted to holding the Ascending Dragon Pool; she had no leeway to observe.

Seeing her struggle, Chen Chuyang reached out and took it; Shang Hongxue then caught her breath, her whole body trembling.

"Your body is still too weak; you must train hard, cannot neglect physical training."

"The body is the capital of cultivation."

"You, when you go back, must properly train your body."

"Mm." Shang Hongxue nodded seriously; she knew her body was inferior, not matching Chuyang brother.

"I never expected the gap to be so large."

"Her cultivation physique grows stronger each day, increasing quickly; she thought she could catch up to Chuyang brother, but now it seems she overestimated."

"Chuyang brother's strength is formidable; to catch up would likely take decades, even centuries."

"At once, Shang Hongxue felt a bit proud; the stronger Chuyang brother is, the happier she feels."

"Chuyang brother, is this for me?"

Chen Chuyang rubbed her head and smiled: "It's not for you; you cannot suppress this Ascending Dragon Pool."

"The Ascending Dragon Pool is too precious; that Wild Dragon Snake's will is not something Shang Hongxue can handle."

"It might even affect her."

"Oh."

Shang Hongxue felt a little disappointed; she really wanted the Ascending Dragon Pool.

"This pool looks extraordinary; it must be a treasure."

Seeing her like that, Chen Chuyang couldn't help but comfort: "If you want it, I'll forge another for you."

"Chuyang brother is the best."

At once, Shang Hongxue's face filled with a smile.

The black mountain goat widened its eyes, staring at Chen Chuyang.

It also wanted it.

But it dared not speak.

Chen Chuyang ignored the black mountain goat's gaze and said: "This is a forbidden artifact, the Ascending Dragon Pool; it has great effect. After I test it, I'll let you try once."

"First time, Chen Chuyang decided to try it himself."

"The specific effects need to be known after testing, before letting them enter; if the Ascending Dragon Pool's effect is too strong, it will harm them."

"The black mountain goat isn't qualified to enter, or rather, the first time brings great benefit; Chen Chuyang is reluctant to let it go in."

"As for others, don't think about them for now."

"I know, Chuyang brother; I'll wait for you."

Shang Hongxue sat down, seeing Chen Chuyang off as he placed the pool down, not far ahead.

"Sealed by a formation, located at the core of Longshe Shan, it uses Longshe Shan's heavenly earth spiritual veins to nurture the Ascending Dragon Pool."

"Once placed down, the Ascending Dragon Pool and Longshe Shan become one."

"Originally they were of the same lineage; the Wild Dragon Snake's aura and the spiritual veins merge, not rejecting each other."

"After connection, inside the Ascending Dragon Pool appeared a red liquid; that liquid is the energy obtained after the Ascending Dragon Pool devoured."

The final precious liquid obtained after purifying the blood of all demon beasts.

"Plop."

Chen Chuyang jumped in, enjoying the liquid of the Ascending Dragon Pool alone.

Heishanyang squatted nearby as a Dharma Protector, and Shang Hongxue did the same.

Chen Qinger came out, saw Shang Hongxue, and also saw Chen Chuyang sitting inside the pool. She knew that Chen Chuyang's cousin had come up with something new, something valuable; moreover, the pool didn't look like an ordinary weapon—its boiling liquid was blood-red and exuded a terrifying pressure.

Even from a distance, one could feel that pressure, suppressing the soul and attacking the body.

If one jumps in, wouldn't that be...?

"Another money‑sucking gadget."

Chen Qinger gave a bitter smile; most of her money had been spent, leaving little left.

All were swindled by Chen Chuyang; basically, anyone who comes to Longshe Shan ends up like this.

No matter who you are, whether a holy maiden of any sect or an important figure, in the end you will wind up with nothing.

Three days passed.

Chen Chuyang emerged from the Ascending Dragon Pool, his blood and qi surging, Dragon Might shocking.

That blood and qi were like a giant dragon.

The nearby Heishanyang flew off, heading straight for the mountain's base.

Shang Hongxue, however, was unharmed, sitting quietly there; even though she was the closest, …

Heishanyang climbed up from the mountain's base, not yet steady, when energy burst forth again and it took flight once more.

"Bang."

Its whole body plunged into the dirt, buttocks sticking up in the air—how miserable.