[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-179":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1865510,2473,"Chapter 179 78: Dragon Horse","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-179",179,"\u003Cp>Han Zhan walked out of the bathroom after taking a shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Shang Siteng sitting there, revealing two smooth long legs crossed together, but her expression was solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A shuttle discovered a new island in the North Sea, southwest of Nuwa Continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It appeared suddenly, much like the plot progression method you described from Fu Xi Continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Siteng had been developing on Nuwa Continent for a long time, and apart from frequently confronting the Calamity Beasts, she hadn't encountered any other unexpected situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, as soon as Han Zhan arrived, the main storyline of Nuwa Continent began to turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look at this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Siteng moved aside on the couch, gesturing for Han Zhan to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan glanced at the three large sofas nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to squeeze in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting down beside Shang Siteng, the images from the shuttle were shown again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at that creature as large as the island itself, resembling both a dragon and a horse, the name immediately popped into Han Zhan's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon Horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not the former kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the legendary ancient creature, the Dragon Horse, which appeared in tales much like the North Sea Profound Turtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The North Sea Profound Turtle provided the Luo Book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Dragon Horse, very likely, just like the legend says, carries the River Map!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>River Map and Luo Book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When these two are combined, they will undoubtedly bring unexpected rewards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, solving the Dragon Horse issue becomes paramount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The North Sea Profound Turtle is at Tier Nine Peak, and the Dragon Horse's strength will likely not be weaker; it's very possible it's also at Tier Nine Peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their current strength, attempting to challenge a Tier Nine Peak is almost impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Great God Fu Xi possesses someone once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, allow Great God Nuwa to possess once?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan was not disheartened by this, as long as it appears in the Fruit World, there must be a way to resolve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solution on Fu Xi Continent lies in the Fu Xi Zither.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solution on Nuwa Continent lies in the Nuwa Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Han Zhan pondered, he shifted his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the Nuwa Stone... the Nuwa Stone's... this Nuwa Stone, it's so white...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan yawned as he came outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Siteng was finishing a call with the shuttle department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A piece of good news and a piece of bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The good news is, the shuttle pilot who lost contact last night has returned safely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returned safely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Han Zhan was wide awake, all his sleepiness gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday evening from the video segment, he had heard the whole process of the shuttle pilot losing contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought it would take a few days for progress, but it had already returned today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure it's him?\" Han Zhan asked an additional question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Alien Race has treacherous means, impossible to defend against. It's never wrong to be careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Siteng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Already tested and verified by fifteen different methods; it is indeed him without any problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, he passed the Outer Heaven Origin's inspection and hasn't been contaminated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Nuwa Stone hadn't found anything abnormal, making the possibility of an Alien Race's disguised parasitism significantly lower. Han Zhan promptly followed up with:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then after his return, what information did he bring back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Siteng's expression turned a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This brings me to what I'm about to say, the bad news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bad news is, the Dragon Horse is indeed very powerful, but it is in a dormant state, and this state seems to affect the entire island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The shuttle accident was because it entered the island area, but once the pilot walked out of the island interior to the island's edge, everything returned to normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sleeping Dragon Horse, the affected island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the latest clue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The specifics will have to wait until we visit in person to reach further conclusions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that the bad news you mentioned? It's not particularly bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Han Zhan's remark, Shang Siteng sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For researchers like us, the unknown is the worst news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dragon Horse is asleep, and its state might differ from the North Sea Profound Turtle; one might even surmise that awakening the Dragon Horse is part of the task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is to say, the Dragon Horse could become a member of our faction. Have you considered what this means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Tier Nine Peak level Dragon Horse, coupled with the River Map and Luo Book, all becoming allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were an ordinary time, Han Zhan might as well shout, then I'd be invincible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here, under the Fruit World's rules, being so generous in giving such terrifying assistance can only prove one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final BOSS they need to face will be very strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And excessively powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only in this way can it explain why the Fruit World would arrange such powerful backing and tools during the main storyline phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is exactly what Shang Siteng realized, which is why she said it's bad news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Han Zhan also let out a heavy breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no better option right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must awaken the Dragon Horse as soon as possible to know what to do next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heading to the island where the Dragon Horse is located is imperative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, next, they need to discuss how many people they should bring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't need many from Nuwa Continent, as they're just ordinary people and won't make much difference; I can go alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Siteng spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over on Fu Xi Continent, I think at least one representative from Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire factions should come, together with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason to bring people from Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire villages is because they each represent the four elements that make up the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if awakening the Dragon Horse requires the four elements?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this consideration, Han Zhan provided his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, the initial number of people landing on the island will be six.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll call the research department right away to have them formulate quantum transmission coordinates based on the data sent back by the shuttle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd like to visit their residences first and discuss who each village will send.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire villages, apart from Earth Element Village, the other villages have a lot of people to consider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This journey to Dragon Horse Island, although seemingly low-risk, isn't without risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan is called \"Sir\" by people on Fu Xi Continent, but matters regarding who each village sends are best discussed among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to find them, you'll probably have to visit several places,\" Shang Siteng coldly reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday's plan has been completed, personnel facilities are arranged today, and they have started their respective adaptability training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Han Zhan felt a deep sense of shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These guys are working so hard, and I'm the only one who hasn't started?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have started too, just omitting the 'adaptability' part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Siteng's words made Han Zhan blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, take me to find them, finalize the personnel list today, tomorrow morning we head to Dragon Horse Island!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan changed the topic and walked out somewhat awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.179Z",1,"novelbin.me","a487513ccd0f04335ac6dfcc0a86667c4f0eb318af263b80fd0f78a70048d1bc","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-180","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-178",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]