Chapter 504: The Secret of the Dragon Race's Puppet, Actually a Flesh-and-Blood Pool

Long Huang's strike, even though it crossed the Space-time Portal, was greatly weakened, yet it still was not easily resisted.

If it were not for the Thunder Lightning Lich's self-detonation that successfully destroyed the Space-time Portal, depriving it of subsequent power, Jiang Chen would probably have had no choice but to flee.

However, he harbored a daring courage, fully aware that his own life was safe, and thus dared boldly to try confronting Long Huang's power head‑on.

"This loss is indeed heavy," Jiang Chen sighed softly, the sacrifice of tens of thousands of Skeletons reducing the Undead Legion by a third in an instant.

Such a price is undoubtedly huge, but in Jiang Chen's view, it is worth it.

Because this duel with Long Huang let him truly feel the terrifying aura of a Half-step Super God-level Strongman.

Such an opportunity is so rare that Jiang Chen cherishes it greatly.

He not only gleaned many combat techniques and experience, but also deeply sensed the subtlety of the law's power.

Long Huang's power and the Thunder Lightning Lich's power seem to share some commonality, filling Jiang Chen's mind with doubt and curiosity.

He firmly memorized this feeling, believing that in the days ahead, this subtle influence will greatly aid him.

The corpse of the Iron-winged Lizard lay silently in the deadly toxin; its massive body would be hard for even Long Huang to carry away.

And without the Iron-winged Lizard's protection, those so‑called ancestral Bloodline Dragon Warriors became utterly vulnerable.

In Jiang Chen's eyes, they were no longer a threat; the real challenge lay in those Divine-level Demon Kings and Dragon Kings.

"In the near future, I will certainly be able to, without relying on any external aid, face the Demon King and the Dragon King head‑on.

Jiang Chen silently vowed this in his heart.

He began summoning new Skeletons to replenish the Undead Legion's losses.

At the same time, he started sorting through the battle's experiences and gains, summarizing lessons. For Jiang Chen, each battle is a valuable learning opportunity, and these experiences will eventually become great assets on his path forward.

In the distant Dragon Realm, a palace shaped like a divine dragon floated in midair. It resembled a colossal dragon soaring across the sky, its terrifying and raging power shrouding it year after year.

From time to time, dragon roars emanating from the palace's depths shook the entire Dragon Realm. The palace was like a massive Mountain soaring into the sky, evoking awe and discouraging any easy approach.

It is Long Huang's residence, and also a sacred place in the hearts of countless Dragon Race citizens of the Dragon Realm.

However, not long ago, accompanied by a deafening thunderclap and a heart‑pounding Lightning, Long Huang's palace suffered severe damage.

The palace's dragon‑head section was brutally torn apart by a terrifying force, leaving a shocking gaping hole.

This sudden turn rattled the entire Dragon Realm.

Immediately after, Long Huang's angry and imposing voice echoed across the Dragon Realm: "Jiang Chen, this emperor will shatter your body into ten thousand pieces!"

Jiang Chen, that name now seemed so glaring in Long Huang's mouth, as if it had become a thorn in his heart that would not be removed.

And the cause of all this was the terrifying Explosion of the Electric Element Lich.

At that moment, the Thunder and Lightning force raged like a wild storm, and even Long Huang's formidable defense could not fully resist.

The Thunder and Lightning God, once only a step away from the higher deities

its existence, after its fall, condensed a law crystal that contains incalculable power.

Jiang Chen used this to summon an Elemental Lich, instantly detonating its energy; the power was beyond imagination.

Long Huang's palace being bombed was undoubtedly a massive blow to Long Huang, and also a profound humiliation.

His anger was obvious; the entire Dragon Realm could feel his cold murderous intent.

Under this veil of anger and murderous intent, Ya Lei Ge Si and Ya Na Liu Si, the two brothers, trembled. Their bodies were scorched black by electricity; had Long Huang not intervened in time, they would likely have perished.

At this moment, they knelt before Long Huang, heads bowed, daring not to move. Their former pride and confidence, before Long Huang's majesty and Jiang Chen's terrifying presence, had long vanished.

Long Huang's gaze was cold and merciless, falling on the two brothers like twin swords. He said coldly, "You two worthless scum, you truly disgrace the Dragon Race."

The brothers' hearts trembled, yet they dared not voice any complaint. They knew that merely surviving at this moment was already a great fortune.

Long Huang continued, "You should first return to recover, and once healed, go back to the Storm and Thunder Continent to retake that Secret Realm."

Upon hearing this, the two brothers shivered simultaneously. They were still being sent back? That's Jiang Chen's territory! If they met him again, it would be a certain death.

Yet Long Huang seemed indifferent to their thoughts, casually tossing a Crystal Talisman and saying, "Take this Talisman; if you encounter Jiang Chen again, activate it immediately. Understand?"

Ya Lei Ge Si carefully took the Talisman, "Understood, Lord Long Huang."

Long Huang waved his hand,

"Go."

With Long Huang's command, the two brothers fled the palace as if granted a great pardon.

They knew this mission was more dangerous than before, yet they had no choice but to pray that Long Huang's Talisman would save them again.

The two didn't even dare to breathe, and hurriedly left Long Huang's palace. Their faces bore relief and gratitude, as if they had escaped some unspeakable horror.

Ya Na Liu Si inhaled deeply and said, "We were truly lucky this time; fortunately Long Huang is still willing to give us a chance."

Ya Lei Ge Si also, still shaken, nodded, "Indeed, who could have imagined that the Human Race youngster possessed such formidable power? We were truly careless before."

"Next time we must act cautiously; upon seeing Jiang Chen we will immediately activate the Crystal Long Huang gave, so that Long Huang himself can deal with him," Ya Na Liu Si said through clenched teeth.

"Exactly, we must have Long Huang kill him with his own hands, to settle the hatred in our hearts!" Ya Lei Ge Si said, his face full of resentment.

However, they did not know that they had already become a pawn in Long Huang's hand. Long Huang wishes to capture Jiang Chen, but cannot act directly, so he must use them to achieve his goal.

At this moment, Jiang Chen had successfully restored the Undead Legion and was preparing to study the pool before him.

Just now, he had witnessed the Iron-winged Lizard's flesh falling into the pool, and subsequently a swarm of Level 70 Iron-winged Lizards emerged.

These Iron-winged Lizards, though weak and much smaller, emitted an aura identical to that of true Iron-winged Lizards.

Jiang Chen's heart was full of curiosity, eyes

What secret does this pool ahead actually hide? He examined it with the naked eye, only finding that aside from a slight turbidity, it was no different from an ordinary pool.

Thus, Jiang Chen employed the Detection Technique, sending it into the pool. Soon, the Detection Technique returned with astonishing information.

"Flesh-and-Blood Pool (Advanced): a mysterious blood pool formed from the blood of spawned monsters, possessing the special ability to replicate beings through flesh and blood."

Seeing this information, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel curious. He hadn't expected that this seemingly ordinary pool was such a wondrous Flesh-and-Blood Pool.

This pool can replicate beings through flesh and blood; it is truly a defiance-of-heaven ability.

Jiang Chen's heart brimmed with anticipation; perhaps this Flesh-and-Blood Pool could bring him unexpected gains and surprises…

Jiang Chen's mind suddenly flashed a thought. He inferred that the native creatures in this Secret Realm should be Derivative Monsters, and the Dragon Race discovered this place, and also uncovered the mystery of Derivative Monster blood.

Thus, the Dragon Race occupied this land, slaughtered a great number of Derivative Monsters, and gathered their fresh blood into a blood pool.

This also explains why, when Jiang Chen entered the Instance, he saw war fortresses belonging to the Dragon Race in the mountains and forests.

Clearly, a great battle once broke out here, and the Dragon Race ultimately claimed victory.

The doubt in Jiang Chen's heart finally received an answer: the Dragon Race had not mastered a new puppet technique; rather, they had uncovered the secret of this pool of flesh and blood.

Although the practice of killing monsters for blood is somewhat cruel, Jiang Chen knows that the Dragon Race indeed possesses such means.

A bold idea surged in his mind: "This blood

flesh pool can replicate the Dragon Race's puppets, and can also replicate Iron Wing Lizard; then, can it replicate me?"

Carrying this question, Jiang Chen dropped a drop of his own fresh blood into the blood pool.

The fresh blood fell into the pool, causing no major disturbance.

Yet Jiang Chen patiently waited for the result. The blood pool suddenly began to boil violently, and then a figure identical to Jiang Chen appeared within the pool.

Jiang Chen was astonished; the pool of flesh and blood could truly replicate himself! He immediately wondered whether his Skill could also be duplicated. However, before he finished speaking, the duplicate before him shattered with a bang, leaving not even a speck of residue.

Jiang Chen was stunned—what was happening? Even a Level 70 Dragon War General could be replicated, so why couldn't his own Level 53 self? He was full of doubt, tried several times, but the result was always the same. The replicated figure always broke apart shortly after appearing.

Jiang Chen couldn't understand; if this pool of flesh and blood can replicate other beings, why not himself? He decided to set the question aside for now, fetched a large barrel, and filled it with a lot of the pool's water.

After returning, he would consult Li Xueru, perhaps he knows something. If possible, he could also ask Antares, that guy claims to know everything, maybe he can give some insight.

After leaving the Secret Realm, Jiang Chen glanced at its entrance and exit. The poisonous gas there still hadn't dissipated, and it seemed it wouldn't clear soon. With poisonous gas present, outsiders find it hard to enter this Instance.

Even if the Dragon Race wanted to return, it wouldn't be easy. Using an item to leave the Instance might be simple,

but getting back in would be fraught with difficulties.

Jiang Chen could not stay here forever; he had many other matters to attend to.

Such a matter, if it truly needed handling, should perhaps be left to the military. He had already decided: "It's time to go back."

So, he turned and left.