Chapter 42: Entering the Dragon Valley

For Yu Tianyun, happy times always flash by, as if it were only a blink; three days pass in a hurry.

Three days later, under the guidance of grandfather Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Tianyun arrived at an unremarkable room inside the sect leader's main hall.

At first glance, the room was plain and unexceptional.

However, after Yu Yuanzhen performed a maneuver, the calm façade was instantly shattered, and a mysterious passage abruptly emerged from the floor.

"Come with me down."

Yu Yuanzhen said the brief sentence, then stepped into the passage first.

Yu Tianyun, full of curiosity and anticipation, followed closely behind.

The passage was originally as black as ink, fingers could not be seen. Yet Yu Yuanzhen waved his hands lightly, injecting soul power into the walls; the ceiling of the passage instantly lit up with faint blue glows, a soft and mysterious light illuminating the surroundings.

Yu Tianyun looked closely and discovered that they were egg-sized gems, emitting a charming halo.

The passage wound and twisted, descending continuously toward the depths. After entering, the two walked in silence, quietly proceeding. Yu Tianyun moved forward while curiously observing the surroundings; after about a quarter hour, they finally reached the end.

At the end stood a stone gate, its surface carved with myriad flowers, birds, insects, and fish, vivid as if ready to leap from the gate.

The most striking feature was the two fierce, mighty dragons carved atop the stone gate—these were the family's inherited martial soul, the Blue Electric Tyrannosaur.

At this moment, based on Yu Tianyun's observation, this place lay a full hundred meters beneath the main hall! Clearly, their destination lay beyond this stone gate.

Sure enough, under Yu Tianyun's gaze, Yu Yuanzhen's hands surged with soul power, pressing against the stone gate and channeling soul power into it. In less than a breath, the two Blue Electric Tyrannosaur eyes atop the gate glittered brilliantly, the gate trembled slightly, raising a wisp of dust, then slowly opened, revealing the passage behind.

Yu Yuanzhen stepped forward again, turned his head toward Yu Tianyun, and explained earnestly: "That stone gate was a protective checkpoint meticulously set by our ancestors. Only by injecting pure thunder‑attribute soul power at the precise spot can it open. If anyone attempts recklessly or forces it open, the consequences would be unimaginable. Not only would a self‑destruct mechanism trigger, causing the subsequent passage to collapse, but even the formation leading to the small world would be destroyed. You must keep this seriousness firmly in mind."

Yu Tianyun's expression turned solemn, and he replied gravely:

"Grandfather, rest assured, I will faithfully follow your teachings and will not dare any reckless act."

He knew every arrangement here was crucial, tolerating no negligence.

After walking a distance again, another door appeared ahead; this time it was not a stone gate but a wooden door, with no mechanisms.

Yu Yuanzhen pushed the door open and gestured for Yu Tianyun to enter.

Yu Tianyun had just stepped over the wooden door, before he could examine the surroundings, a surging Soul Power Fluctuation suddenly erupted from Yu Yuanzhen.

One circle after another of Soul Rings rose in succession,

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.

It was nine Soul Rings! These are the nine Soul Rings belonging to the Thunder Douluo—Yu Yuanzhen! Feeling them up close, Yu Tianyun instantly sensed an overwhelmingly powerful aura, far stronger than Dugubo's, by an unknown magnitude!

However, that mighty aura did not press upon him, evidently because Yu Yuanzhen deliberately controlled it.

A ring of white halo rippled from Yu Yuanzhen's body, and Yu Tianyun then saw faint light patterns quietly emerging beneath Yu Yuanzhen's feet.

Yu Tianyun was surprised to find the light patterns extremely intricate and splendid, like a mysterious formation, appearing ancient and weathered, giving a sense of centuries of sediment. The patterns spread outward, soon expanding to a hundred‑meter diameter. Within the patterns, mist rose, and the aura grew stronger.

The Soul Power Fluctuation on Yu Yuanzhen's body continued to intensify; he seemed to be using his own soul power to guide the light patterns beneath his feet.

Yu Tianyun stood there, and a strange feeling suddenly rose in his heart, his heartbeat quickening slightly.

Though faint, the sensation was unusually wondrous, as if some mysterious presence whispered to him.

He strained to calm his inner fluctuations, focusing intently on Yu Yuanzhen's every move.

Suddenly, Yu Yuanzhen's body began to swell; patches of blue‑purple dragon scales rapidly sprouted from under his skin, a pair of massive wings unfolded on his back, and in an instant he transformed into a humanoid tyrannosaur.

It was Yu Yuanzhen who performed Complete Dragon Transformation!

Unlike Yu Tianyun's Dragon Transformation, Yu Yuanzhen's took the most authentic Blue Electric Tyrannosaur humanoid form, his body covered in blue‑purple scales, lightning flashing within, crackling, illuminating the entire underground hall as bright as day.

"Ao!" A lofty dragon roar burst from Yu Yuanzhen's mouth, the white light pattern on the ground suddenly roared violently, white light rose, the halo swirled, turning into multicolored hues.

In an instant, it became a brilliant light pillar shooting straight into the sky.

The space at the top of the underground hall was torn apart by the pillar, the multicolored light spreading outward, revealing a huge opening.

Within that opening seemed to contain endless mystery and the unknown.

"This"

Staring at the pitch‑black, profound opening, Yu Tianyun couldn't help but gape in astonishment; it was his first time witnessing such a sight.

His heart was filled with shock and awe, his anticipation for the unknown small world growing, mixed with a barely perceptible tension.

"When you encounter an unstoppable crisis in the secret realm, activating this dragon pearl will transport you out automatically. Go in!" Yu Yuanzhen, his draconic eyes on Yu Tianyun, threw a pearl toward him.

Yu Tianyun reached out, caught it, and immediately placed it into the Storage Soul Conduit.

Yu Xiaofeng had already informed him of the rules and common knowledge of the small world; within it, one can barely use mental force to activate the soul power imprint on the Storage Soul Conduit, though this consumes a bit more mental power.

But he had taken the Wangchuan Qiushui Dew and, after the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Instrument Eye tempered his eyes, his mental power was very strong, so this consumption was no problem for him.

Therefore, his Storage Soul Conduit was packed with enough food and water to sustain a year's life, along with timing tools and a host of other daily items.

Afterward, Yu Tianyun nodded toward Yu Yuanzhen, his eyes showing firm resolve. Behind him, splendid Dragon Wings unfurled, fluttering gently, stirring a light breeze.

"Grandfather, I will certainly not disappoint you!"

Yu Tianyun shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the secret chamber.

Finishing his words, he flew straight into the opening, his figure vanishing instantly.

(End of chapter)