Chapter 300

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Fortunately, this was not Xu Zhangqing's first time here, so he was not intimidated by this demonic dragon's remains; he piloted the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan and rapidly drew near.

As he drew closer and closer, the pressure emanating from a higher-level lifeform grew stronger and stronger.

If it were any other creature, they would likely not dare approach at all, and might even turn and flee immediately.

Xu Zhangqing, however, acted as if returning home; he first glanced at the previous location of the Thunder-struck Tree, and seeing that nothing remained there, only then did he redirect his gaze onto the massive demonic dragon remains before him.

Right at this moment, the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan beneath his feet trembled.

Before Xu Zhangqing could even react, it suddenly sprouted root tendrils resembling Chuanshen, and with extreme speed, they wound around a portion of the remains, then began to devour and absorb it bit by bit in a manner akin to eating.

Witnessing this scene, Xu Zhangqing felt no surprise; he knew the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan possessed several abilities, and one of them was devouring to grow.

The meaning was that anything that could be devoured could become food for this vessel, and could also be understood as nourishment for evolution.

The truly unexpected thing was that he never imagined this demonic dragon's remains could also be devoured.

He clearly remembered that last time he came, this behavior did not seem to have been triggered.

But it did not matter anymore.

Anyway, the demonic dragon's remains left here were meaningless; they might as well fuse into one with the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan, and perhaps even add some effect, or even a special ability.

Only, the devouring speed was a bit slow.

But that was understandable; after all, the demonic dragon's remains were too large.

From the current look of things, it would take at least half a double-hour or more.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing detached from the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan, leaving it here to feed, while he alone swam toward the rear of the demonic dragon remains.

If he had a Water Spirit Root, he could form a Water Avoidance Seal at this time.

Doing so would grant the ability to walk on water and tread waves.

As he continued forward, he gradually arrived at the tail section of the demonic dragon remains.

Inside, it was the same as when Xu Zhangqing came last time; there was still a portion of space.

A long waterway could be seen; as for where it led, that was currently unclear.

Seeing this, an ordinary person would certainly choose to enter, but Xu Zhangqing, out of consideration for his own safety, and combining various factors, he decided... to go back and wait for the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan.

Mainly because he missed the prison boat.

Not long after, he returned to the deck of the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan.

As time passed, the massive demonic dragon remains were eaten clean, bit by bit.

One side shrank.

One side grew.

Not only that, the Yao Mu Shui Shui Chuan underwent even greater changes.

First, its appearance; it had already gradually shed the category of Yao Mu, and dragon-scale-like patterns emerged on the surface layer.

Each dragon scale was roughly palm-sized on an adult, the edges glinting with fine silver cold light, as if inlaid with sharp saber blades.

A dragon horn protruded from the bow, its surface covered in spiral grooves, within which Green Flame Light pulsed.

A dragon tail grew from the stern, its forked structure supported by three thick "tail bones"; the tail bones' surfaces were covered in rhombic keratinous scales, and semi-transparent membranous tissue grew between the scales.

The entire hull's surface manifested a layer of vein-like patterns resembling dragon markings, inside which a red liquid similar to essence blood flowed.

The whole had already transformed from wood into a quasi-biological form; it could be said to possess a unique style.

Xu Zhangqing, with the aid of the system's ability, swiftly checked the specific information.

Yao Long Shui Shui Chuan

Effect 1: Top-grade Wind Control

Effect 2: Top-grade Water Avoidance

Effect 3: Top-tier Sturdiness

Effect 4: Devouring Growth

Special Effect 1: Upon sensing Demon Qi, it will lock onto the position

Special Effect 2: The dragon horn will release a Dragon Flame Breath

Special Effect 3: When the hull enters a hidden state, it will become semi-transparent

After devouring the demonic dragon remains, not only did the whole transform, but the effects also upgraded to top-grade, and it even gained two additional special effects.

One must say, this trip to Black Dragon Pool was truly a wise move.

Not long after, the demonic dragon remains that originally occupied a vast space now had not even dregs left.

Instead, a pleasure boat with a body shape strikingly similar to a demonic dragon floated quietly docked in the water.

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "With this boat, I don't even need to make a move."

A thought stirred in his heart, and this brand-new Yao Long Shui Shui Chuan leapt out.

Wherever it passed, the surrounding water automatically gave way, as if not daring to approach.

Furthermore, Xu Zhangqing made a brand-new discovery.

When swinging in the water, the semi-transparent membranous tissue growing between the scales would generate propulsive force, making the speed faster while the movement became even quieter.

Especially the vein-like patterns on the hull's surface resembling dragon markings, they seemed to have been activated.

At a glance, it looked just like a demonic dragon moving rapidly through the water, possessing extreme visual impact.

In a short while he arrived at the space behind, then continued advancing toward even deeper depths.

Along the way, almost nothing could be seen.

Besides water, there was still only water.

Not even a single fish.

This point was very strange, making Xu Zhangqing's heart grow alert.

Although there was now the Yao Long Shui Shui Chuan, he could not be careless.

When it came down to it, this was Black Dragon Pool; anything could happen.

He went deep for over two thousand meters, and ahead the view suddenly opened up.

Black water flowed unceasingly before his eyes.

Faintly, many large-bodied fish could be seen, even some never seen before.

Xu Zhangqing was stunned: "So Black Dragon Pool's rear leads straight to Hei Hu?

No, that's wrong!"

He quickly denied this guess.

Because the direction was different, so although there was also black water here, it absolutely was not Hei Hu.

It felt more like a certain hidden tributary, or a part extending out from Hei Hu.

From the current situation, every fish species inside had a huge body.

Although they couldn't compare to the rare Dragon Fish.

But in terms of flesh, they were absolutely incomparably delicious.

Xu Zhangqing rubbed his hands with a face full of excitement: "Just right, the pond in my Personal Space lacks water and fish, might as well load some from here."

This way he wouldn't have to go Outside to find them himself.

Both saved time and saved effort.

Immediately, he took out the Ning Shui Zhu and began absorbing the surrounding black water.

The Yao Long Shui Shui Chuan then explored forward bit by bit at a slow speed.

Result: several minutes passed, and stubbornly no bottom or edge was seen.

Looks like this place is even larger than imagined.

Since it was so, Xu Zhangqing wasn't in a hurry either; seeing the Ning Shui Zhu was already full, his whole person shifted into the Personal Space, floating directly above the pond.

The five Dragon Fish thought they were going to be fed, each and every one excited beyond measure.

Result the next second, what fell down wasn't Top-grade Spirit Rice, but rather five of their Same Kind.

Only their bodies were a bit smaller than theirs.

Instantly, ten Dragon Fish you look at me, I look at you, staring wide-eyed at each other.

Suddenly, black rain fell from the sky.

Pattering loudly, stirring up countless ripples.

At first, the ten Dragon Fish appeared panic-stricken.

But upon knowing it was black water, they suddenly became excited again.

Immediately they swam about everywhere, playing to their heart's content, looking very happy.

And the originally water-lacking pond, its water level grew continuously at a speed visible to the naked eye.

When all the black water stored in the Ning Shui Zhu was poured out, it had already filled one-fifth of the pond.

To fill it up, he'd still have to go back and forth several more times.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing casually tossed out a handful of Top-grade Spirit Rice, then left the Personal Space.

When he arrived Outside, standing again on the Yao Long Shui Shui Chuan's deck, Xu Zhangqing suddenly discovered a Stone Tablet had appeared ahead.

On it faintly wrote several lines of characters.

"Water Spirit Palace……"

"Lock Dragon Abyss……"

"Reverse Scale……"