Chapter 998: Divine Rank Companion

Bo Erqi stood in the middle of the rune formation, the three dragon heads' eyes filled with near‑mad excitement, surprise, and a hint of bewilderment.

He turned his neck, looked at his massive body, and felt a certain strangeness.

Scales as large as round tables covered his body, looking like molten gold cast, the wavy stripes pleasing to the eye, reflecting an intoxicating golden light.

The sky‑blocking dragon wings formed triangular sails, spreading on both sides like a pair of golden ship sails, extending from the shoulders to the tail tip dozens of meters long; the four dragon claws were as stout as pillars, supporting the heavy massive body, the whole resembling a gigantic golden sculpture.

The three dragon heads emitted different auras.

The middle golden dragon head was holy and majestic, its lower jaw sprouted metal soft spines like a beard, its eyes like two golden suns;

The left red dragon head was scorching, its two backward‑sweeping horns formed a clearly outlined crown, the protruding nostrils breathed high‑temperature flames with each breath;

The right black dragon head was shrouded in a black mist, hard to see, occasionally revealing a skull‑like fierce dragon face, with two crimson glows in its sunken eye sockets.

Holy light, flame, and shadow!

Three utterly different yet terrifyingly powerful forces gathered on one giant dragon, fused as one, like a miracle created by a deity.

The larger the dragon, the stronger its power, and the higher its rank.

Bo Erqi's size already exceeds one hundred meters, ranking fourth among the dragons Lei En has seen. The first is, of course, the Green Dragon King Zhanqing, over two hundred meters; the second is the Ancient Red Dragon Yuyan, about one hundred fifty meters; the second is Aiken's Hell Three‑Headed Dragon, around one hundred twenty meters.

"Boss!"

The Golden Three‑Headed Dragon lowered all three heads, crawling before Lei En.

Its head was as big as a room, voice like a great bell, excitedly shouting: "From now on, anyone who dares to harm the boss, I Bo Erqi will be the first to rush in and burn the enemy to ash; even if the boss casts a spell, that would be my dereliction."

"Fine," Lei En smiled, "Next time we encounter Aiken, you go first."

"Um…"

Bo Erqi immediately got flustered, the three necks shrank at once, the boast just spoken felt awkward to retract, so he quickly changed his words: "The Eternal Chosen can only be used by the boss; his dragon is left to me, and from now on I won't fear it."

The last time they besieged the Eternal Chosen, he trembled the whole time, narrowly escaping death several times, and the Hell Three‑Headed Dragon left an indelible shadow on him.

Now his confidence is through the roof; he believes he can spar with the opponent.

Lei En nodded.

The Hell Three‑Headed Dragon Duo Erjiha has undergone nine Soul Transformations, Bo Erqi only eight, one rank lower, about twenty meters smaller, yet their power gap is minimal.

In fact, Bo Erqi might even have the upper hand.

The Golden Three‑Headed Dragon's three powers: Holy Light power offers strong defense and healing; Flame power amplifies fire spells with astonishing force; Shadow power provides control, concealment, and movement, with virtually no flaws or weak points.

In contrast, the Hell Three‑Headed Dragon's three bloodlines—Void Dragon, Evil Plague Dragon, and Prison Fire Dragon—excel in control and mobility, have comparable attack, but slightly weaker defense and melee, and their casting ability is about half a tier lower than Bo Erqi's.

When Bo Erqi reaches nine Soul Transformations and his size catches up, his strength will inevitably surpass Duo Erjiha!

At this moment, Axi Na and Ao Xiliya approached, looking at the massive dragon before them, unable to hide a hint of envy.

"Find a place yourself, get familiar with the power," Lei En waved his hand, "I'll call you when I leave the Dragon Valley."

"Alright, boss!"

Bo Erqi glanced at the two ladies, feeling very sensible. The shadow from the black dragon head burst out, instantly enveloping his whole body; the massive form turned into a black mist that vanished without a trace, disappearing in an instant, unknown where it went.

Ao Xiliya whispered, "Ultimate Darkness Domain, the legendary Element that dark mages can only dream of, you have fixed it for him."

Lei En understood immediately.

She thought Bo Erqi was poor at casting, unable to unleash the Ultimate Darkness Domain's effect, a waste. The Iridescent Dragon is aloof and solitary, dislikes competition, only showing more emotion when giants and magic are involved.

"Ao Xiliya," Lei En said with a smile, "You want the Ultimate Darkness Domain, I'll get you one."

In the Misty Mountains there are countless Shadow Demons; finding a Demon Lord who wields Shadow Power is not hard, you'll definitely encounter one later, just stay a bit vigilant to obtain the Ultimate Darkness Domain.

Ao Xiliya shook her head, "No need, I currently only wish to specialize in Arcane."

She is a direct disciple of Anxiwodasi, naturally a supporter and practitioner of the Mo Du school, though a mage rather than a wizard, she also chose to specialize in Arcane, devoting her life to it and having no interest in other schools of magic.

"Fine."

Lei En merely said, "The Ultimate Darkness Domain might be nice, but compared to the Element I intend to share with you, it's really insignificant."

"What Element?" Ao Xiliya's eyes brightened slightly.

"You'll know soon, I guarantee you'll like it," Lei En's face showed a mysterious smile, "But I have a request. Previously you first signed a soul contract with me; this time, for the chance to re‑choose the Element, I want Axi Na to go first."

Ao Xiliya frowned.

The reason she and Axi Na are at odds is partly the ancient feud between dragons and giants, but more importantly, both are Lei En's soul companions, threatening each other's status.

Now Lei En wants to give Axi Na priority, the Iridescent Dragon instantly felt displeased, thinking Lei En is showing favoritism.

Axi Na, however, was overjoyed, her face beaming with a victorious smile.

Lei En had long guessed the two women's reaction, and said seriously, "Ao Xiliya, you are all my soul companions, I will have no bias. This re‑selection of the Element is decided by me, I allocate it entirely; who goes first or later makes no difference."

"These Elements are absolutely the most suitable for you; even if you chose yourself, the result would be the same."

"You must trust me."

Seeing Lei En's extremely sincere expression, Ao Xiliya no longer hesitated, solemnly nodded, "Alright, I will forever trust you, Lei En."

Lei En let out a sigh of relief, finally having persuaded them.

Then he looked at Axi Na.

The female giant stepped before Lei En, suddenly a bit nervous, "Lei En, what should I do?"

"Leave it to me," Lei En laughed, easing Axi Na's tension, and said, "First, of course, we will revoke the five Elements you share from me. Ao Xiliya, step back a bit to avoid accidents."

The Iridescent Dragon retreated a kilometer away, continuing to watch.

Lei En made Axi Na stand still, took several deep breaths, and shouted loudly, "I wish, my soul companion, Titan Giant, Axi Na *Meidis* Tritogniya, to regain the chance to share five selections of Elements!"

As he spoke, Lei En activated the Wish Spell.

He kept staring at the phone screen; the moment the words left his mouth, the phone's battery plummeted, he promptly drew power from his soul pool to replenish, stabilizing it instantly.

The Wish Spell consumed about one hundred fifty units of battery, roughly the cost he had estimated.

After all, this wish was not difficult.

The Wish Spell took effect immediately, a massive magical wave materialized out of nowhere, landing on Axi Na, merging into her soul.

The Soul Eye saw her soul state, "Legendary Power," "Void Resonance," "Mirror Image," "Time Shock," and "Mirror Image"; the five Elements vanished instantly, as if erased by an invisible great force, gone.

At once, Axi Na felt her power weakening, her affinity for Arcane becoming dull, and several commonly used Arcane spells could no longer be cast.

But she felt no loss at all; instead she was extremely delighted.

"Success!"

Axi Na sensed her own state and exclaimed in amazement, "Is this the Wish Spell? Truly worthy of the King of All Methods, it's amazing!"

Lei En laughed, looked toward Ao Xi Li Ya in the distance, and sensed her yearning for the Wish Spell. Hong Cai Long has long desired the Wish Spell, so he only shared four Elements from himself, and has not given up until now.

"Axi Na, you should choose a new Element now."

Lei En said very seriously, "Follow my guidance; do not choose recklessly on your own."

"Alright!"

The female giant knew she could not act rashly with Lei En at this moment; she activated the Spirit Pact Element as instructed, and instantly the pact linked their spiritual spaces, allowing a direct view of each other's soul state.

"Annam above!"

When Axi Na saw Lei En's soul clearly, she covered her mouth and let out a gasp.

A towering ancient tree stood within Lei En's soul, its height unimaginable; on its massive trunk grew seven tiers of branches, each branch covered with countless leaves, each leaf shimmering with Element runes, radiant and dreamlike.

At the same time, several massive roots extended from the base of the World Tree, anchoring deep in the soul, each root exuding a powerful aura, all of them Saint Rank!

The last time she saw Lei En's soul state was when she had just signed the soul contract with Lei En.

That was seven years ago.

In just those seven years, Lei En's strength had increased enormously.

Axi Na still remembered that at the time Lei En possessed six Legendary Elements, which shocked her, and now, with a casual glance, she could identify more than ten Legendary Elements!

Among the lush leaves of the World Tree, there were even more Legendary Elements.

Axi Na was dumbfounded, struck speechless.

"Le—Lei En…" the female giant stammered, her eyes blurred, and finally she could not hold back, asking through telepathy, "How many Legendary Elements do you have?"

"Twenty‑four."

Lei En answered in his mind; he knows his own Element situation best.

Axi Na's expression froze; any single Legendary Element is rare, and a transcendent who obtains one sees a sudden power surge, while possessing two or more triggers earth‑shattering changes.

And Lei En has twenty‑four!

Although Lei En is a Holy Soul Wizard, making Legendary Elements easier for him, she still could not imagine how powerful a person with so many Legendary Elements would become.

Legendary Elements are easy to spot; among the many Elements they stand out, recognizable at a glance.

However, Axi Na could only recognize a small fraction of the Legendary Elements; most she had never seen, even unheard of. Among those she could identify, a few caught her eye.

"Power," level eighteen!

Titanic Power, level five!

Wish Spell, Infinite Frenzy, Undying Body, Level‑10 Thunder Stomp… and Thunder Lord, and there were two of them! Then, she saw a very familiar Legendary Element; after a hesitation she realized it was the Thunder God's Spear, which had also advanced into a Legendary Element!

Axi Na felt she was going mad; she wanted all these Legendary Elements.

She also wanted the ability that could enlarge her size, but didn't know which Legendary Element it was, and couldn't find it at the moment.

Lei En's voice rang in her mind, "Axi Na, choose these five Elements."

The five Element runes emitted a faint glow.

Axi Na looked over them; she recognized only two, the level‑18 "Power" and "Thunder Lord", which she wanted, but the other three were completely unfamiliar.

She hurriedly asked, "What are those three Elements?"

"Titanium‑Extreme Golden Body, Immortal War Soul, Energy Furnace."

Lei En replied immediately, "Titanium‑Extreme Golden Body is my unique ability; it grants the strongest defense in the world. Immortal War Soul you should have heard of, it comes from ancient dragon demons, granting a long lifespan; the stronger the power, the larger the size. Energy Furnace is a magical resistance that absorbs four single‑target Nine-ring Techniques, converting the energy into stamina, healing wounds, giving you a huge advantage when facing casters."

Axi Na originally thought that if she was not satisfied with those three Legendary Elements, she could ask Lei En to swap them.

Obtain one more Thunder Lord.

The Thunder God's Spear, now advanced into a Legendary Element, also wanted, as well as Level‑10 Thunder Stomp.

After hearing Lei En's introduction, Axi Na immediately cast aside her previous thoughts; these were the Elements most suitable for her.

Her heart was already surging.

With these three Legendary Elements, her power, defense, and magical resistance all reached inconceivable levels; even enemies in the Prime Material Plane capable of killing her would be few.

Axi Na even felt confident enough to challenge Elder Suo Li Mu!

"Alright!"

The female giant agreed without hesitation; a thought flickered, and she selected the five Legendary Elements that were shimmering faintly, copying them into her soul.

The five Elements merged into her soul and took effect instantly.

Boom!

In Axi Na's mind a huge boom rang; her soul surged violently, her body expanded uncontrollably, and in the blink of an eye she manifested the true form of a Titan Giant, reaching over ten meters tall, then wildly growing beyond twenty, twenty‑five, thirty meters…

After a few seconds, her height exceeded forty meters!

The female giant's skin glimmered with a metallic sheen, like dark gold forged, and massive bolts of lightning erupted from her body, stirring the thunderous power within a kilometer radius to boil, surging from all directions, forming a massive storm cloud above her head.

"This power…"

Axi Na felt her body, possessing boundless power within, the surrounding thunderous energy submitting to her, as if she were the ruler of lightning.

The feeling was like a dream; her strength surged dozens of times in an instant!

Suddenly, she found her soul churning; the soul that had absorbed Soul Diamond to reach Legendary Peak could no longer grow, and was undergoing violent change.

Other Legendary Peaks ascend to Saint Rank by advancing an Element to Legendary as an incentive, thereby triggering Soul Transformation.

And she had obtained five Legendary Elements in one breath!

"I'm about to ascend!"

Asina shouted, both startled and delighted.

Lei En was not the slightest surprised; the female giant's talent was among the highest across the Prime Material Plane, and she was free of the Blood Soul Curse. Having given her so much aid, it would be absurd if she still couldn't advance.

He stepped back a few hundred meters to let Asina ascend with peace of mind.

Everything went smoothly.

Half an hour later, the Titan Giant's seventh Soul Transformation completed, and its aura steadied again. This transformation pushed Asina's power a step further: Titanic Power rose to third tier, and several lightning spells and melee Elements each increased by one or two levels.

Asina shrank to a normal human size, her face unable to hide excitement and joy.

Lei En flashed over, smiling, "Congratulations, Asina; you are now the world's second Titan Elder."

A Titan Giant that ascends to Saint Rank becomes a Titan Elder.

In the Second Era, the Giant Empire's golden age boasted twelve Titan Elders, but back then they required the Giant King's investiture; now they do not.

"Thank you!"

Asina joyfully embraced Lei En, planting a firm kiss on his mouth; her bright eyes filled with gratitude and deep admiration, "Thank you, Lei En."

"Ha ha…" Lei En enjoyed the beauty's favor, "You are my soul partner, yet you still are courteous to me."

His choices for Asina were always the result of long deliberation.

These five Elements granted Asina inheritance of her close‑combat strength, making her extremely hard to kill; though her spellcasting was lacking, she was accustomed to focusing on melee, with lightning spells merely supplemental, perfectly matching her needs.

Moreover, even if Asina wanted to select fifth‑tier Titanic Power and the God's Staff, it was impossible.

Those two Elements had originally been copied from her; she could not copy them back nor share them with another soul partner.

Lei En immediately produced hundreds of Soul Diamonds, "Absorb them quickly; you might have a chance to undergo another Soul Transformation."

"Hmm!"

Asina had just witnessed the Golden Three‑Headed Dragon rise ten levels in a row, realizing she couldn't miss the chance; she took the Soul Diamond, grew several meters taller, and swallowed the whole thing in one gulp.

Her power surged wildly again.

In just a few minutes, the female giant's soul reached the rank ceiling, touching the critical point of the eighth Soul Transformation, and she eagerly awaited it.

Yet, after a long wait, it never came.

Lei En shook his head; although the eighth Soul Transformation would be easier than the seventh, lacking a stimulating method like the Dragon‑Blood Soul Shedding Technique made Asina's further ascent difficult.

Regret etched on her face, "I should have copied the legendary Elements in two batches."

"Then you might have failed to ascend to Saint Rank," Lei En laughed.

The eighth Soul Transformation, like the seventh, is triggered by advanced legendary Elements, but requires two of them. Shared Elements of a soul contract differ from self‑trained advancement, so the effect on triggering a Soul Transformation is weaker.

If Asina copied the legendary Elements in two batches and an accident occurred, causing the two or three copied Elements to fail to trigger a Soul Transformation, it would be a loss.

"Indeed."

Asina nodded, yet still felt regretful.

If she could achieve the eighth Soul Transformation, she could, like the Golden Three‑Headed Dragon, absorb a Soul Diamond and surge to the twenty‑nine peak in one breath.

Lei En comforted, "With your gifted strength, another Soul Transformation is only a matter of time. You can train your melee Elements into advanced legendary Elements; within twenty years you'll break through. Then I'll give you a Soul Diamond, and you can immediately push toward the ninth Soul Transformation."

Asina's cheerful nature made her instantly happy upon hearing that.

She was already envisioning the next ascent.

Just as she was about to speak, Aoxiliya flashed from afar, expression blank, calmly saying, "It's my turn."

The female giant pursed her lips, turned to leave Dragon Valley, intending to have Reslin escort her back to Albert Bay, but then thought she should stay to watch the Rainbow Dragon ascend, see what Elements it gains and how much its power grows, lest she be outdone.

"Lei En, I'll wait for you there," she said, turning into a bolt of lightning and flying away.

Lei En looked at the Rainbow Dragon; its mood was terrible, almost written on its face, evidently worried that Asina's power surge would leave it behind.

"Aoxiliya, I will use Wish Spell to remove 'Iron Body' and 'Activated Metal' from you; those two Elements are of little use to you," Lei En whispered, "Truth Willpower and Key of Doors are retained, and you surely don't wish to lose them."

"Alright." The Rainbow Dragon's mood eased a bit.

She thought the same; Lei En's proactive offer showed he truly considered her.

Lei En immediately shouted loudly, "I wish that my soul partner, Rainbow Dragon, Aoxiliya *Iseustasa* *Kelomi* *Epsilon*, lose the 'Iron Body' and 'Activated Metal' Elements they received from me."

Because the wish's content varied, he described it as precisely as possible.

The Wish Spell took effect instantly.

This time the wish cost a bit less, consuming only about a hundred units of energy, hardly affecting Lei En.

Aoxiliya's two Elements in her soul were precisely erased.

The wish succeeded.

Then the two jointly activated the Soul Contract Elements, displaying their soul spaces to each other.

Lei En, possessing the Soul Eye, had already seen her soul countless times; her Star Lake reflected countless stars, constructed numerous spell models, mastered various Arcane abilities, and his mana levels were all crystal clear.

Meanwhile, Aoxiliya hadn't seen Lei En's soul state for a long time; like Asina, she was stunned the moment she saw it.

Overwhelmed, she didn't even hear Lei En's words clearly.

It took her a long while to regain composure.

"What did you say?"

Lei En gave a helpless smile, repeating, "I suggest you abandon Wish Spell. Over the years I've researched, Wish Spell is likely tied to the God of Magic's divine office, requiring His permission to master; its rank far exceeds that of a soul contract, making sharing impossible."

The Rainbow Dragon fell silent, feeling deeply unwilling.

No caster wishes to miss the chance to obtain Wish Spell; possessing it is tantamount to mastering almost all spells, granting limitless possibilities!

She truly did not want to give up Wish Spell, but Lei En's words were reasonable, and the facts were evident.

The Rainbow Dragon wrestled internally for a long time, finally sighing.

"Then I'll follow your lead." She said, instantly feeling as if a heavy shackles were lifted, her mind becoming very relaxed, and curiously asked, "What Elements will you give me?"

While speaking, she observed Lei En's World Tree.

Her magical knowledge far surpassed Asina's, and her research on Elements was profound; she swiftly identified most of the legendary Elements and was instantly captivated by two legendary spells.

Time Stop and Anti-Magic Field!

Both are Nine-ring Techniques; just copy them, add any Psychic Storm or Phase Compression, and you'll have three Nine-ring Techniques, promoting you straight to Grand Mage.

If you choose a Physical Element or a Supernatural Element, it no longer relates to the mage profession, and it cannot guarantee promotion to Saint Rank.

Ao Xi Li Ya was still hesitating when she heard Lei En say, "You choose them."

Three Element runes lit up.

She examined them closely and recognized two: "Phase Walker" and "Undying Body."

She had known Phase Walker before; it suited her perfectly. Undying Body needed no further explanation—the famed legendary Element that almost everyone had heard of, perfect to compensate for the weakened survivability after losing "Steel Body" and "Activated Metal."

As for the third Element, she hadn't noticed it earlier and had ignored it.

It is a very unusual Physical Element that seems able to create split souls with independent will; the higher its level, the more split souls are produced.

It has already reached level twelve, capable of creating 16,384 split souls!

What use are so many split souls?

Ao Xi Li Ya, still doubtful, was about to ask when Lei En handed her a magic handbook. She glanced at it and found it recorded a very complex Eight-ring Arcane.

This Arcane can create duplicates, but the casting cost is enormous; like Wish Spell, each casting permanently drains mana that cannot be recovered. What puzzled her even more was that, although it is only an Eight-ring Arcane, the mana consumption reaches Nine-ring levels!

At her current level, she can cast it at most three times.

Magic duplicates?

Ao Xi Li Ya immediately understood: this Eight-ring Arcane, combined with that Physical Element, can create many magic duplicates.

She currently has no duplicates and hasn't considered such a need, so she can't quite grasp what a multitude of duplicates could do.

Moreover, too many magic duplicates become unmanageable; mana runs low and attention splits—usually a few are enough.

Sixteen thousand plus magic duplicates—could that be possible?

"What is this legendary Element called?" Ao Xi Li Ya asked hesitantly.

"Heart of the Master Brain," Lei En replied. "It comes from the Spirit-absorbing Monster's master brain. The spell recorded in this magic handbook is called 'Augulevi Creation Technique.' Your Key of Doors should have just advanced to Eight-ring yesterday, which triggered the acquisition of this Arcane from behind that door."

"A spell invented by Augulevi Master?" Ao Xi Li Ya exclaimed, surprised.

"Yes."

Lei En nodded. In truth, he was reluctant to reveal the spell's name, fearing it would spark too many associations for Ao Xi Li Ya, but without naming it she could not obtain the spell from the Key of Doors. He whispered in his mind, "This Arcane is something I acquired unintentionally; you must never disclose it to anyone."

"Oh…"

Ao Xi Li Ya gave a slight nod to show she understood.

"You're not satisfied with these two Elements?" Lei En read her thoughts.

The Iridescent Dragon did not deny, "They don't seem very strong, a bit weaker than other legendary Elements; I prefer Time Stop and Anti-Magic Field."

"Then you've misjudged."

Lei En shook his head. Creation Technique is one of Augulevi Master's three greatest lifelong inventions, and for the Heart of the Master Brain he made himself terribly miserable, subsequently triggering a chain of behind‑the‑scenes events that shaped the Empire's current landscape.

Combined, the two spells have potential surpassing any legendary Element!

He said earnestly, "Ao Xi Li Ya, this time you must trust me; once you cast it, you'll understand its effect."

"Whether Time Stop or Anti-Magic Field, they're inferior to these two Elements," Lei En coaxed. "If you want Time Stop, raise the Key of Doors to Nine-ring and then choose to master it. For Anti-Magic Field or any other Nine-ring Technique, you can build the spell model yourself and eventually master it."

"The Heart of the Master Brain and Creation Technique may lack obvious power…"

"But they possess creativity comparable to the gods!"

"They can grant you an immortal life, infinite potential, and enable you to achieve anything you desire!"

Augulevi Master spent a lifetime pursuing it, paying a terrible price to obtain it; Lei En felt that sharing it with Ao Xi Li Ya was already exceedingly generous.

If the Iridescent Dragon refuses again, they won't force it.

That would be her loss.

Seeing Lei En's earnest, persuasive counsel, describing such greatness and wonder, Ao Xi Li Ya finally gave it serious thought; after much hesitation, she adopted a trial attitude and nodded, "Alright, I'll follow your suggestion."

"You won't regret it; you'll thank me later," Lei En said with a smile.

Ao Xi Li Ya activated a soul contract, first fixing three luminous Elements and copying them into her own soul.

The moment the three legendary Elements merged with her soul, an immediate change occurred.

Her soul surged violently.

However, none of the three Elements carried a spell; they failed to stimulate the mage's meditation space, and the effect was inferior to A Xi Na's instant acquisition of five legendary Elements. Ao Xi Li Ya waited half a minute but could not trigger a soul metamorphosis.

Lei En, prepared in advance, shouted, "Enter the rune formation."

Ao Xi Li Ya instantly flashed to the center of the formation, revealing the true form of a massive dragon— a rainbow dragon over fifty meters long—before her eyes.

The Iridescent Dragon's posture was elegant, its lines smooth, vastly different from the grotesque forms of other massive dragons. Its scales were small, delicate, and thin, forming a sheet like a snake's skin that constantly shimmered with colored light. Its wings resembled bird wings, the tail bore fins like a fish's tail, and the crown of horns extended backward, creating a splendid triangular winged crown.

A Xi Na, watching from afar, saw the Iridescent Dragon's true form and her complexion changed slightly.

"Legendary dragon breed…"

She had known Ao Xi Li Ya to be an Iridescent Dragon, but this was the first time she saw the true form; astonished, a hint of awe flickered in her eyes.

At that moment, Lei En promptly activated the rune formation.

Within the formation remained about a quarter of azure dragon blood, enough to sustain the Dragon Blood Soul‑shedding Technique for twenty minutes. The dragon blood instantly turned into a blood mist, merging with the massive energy of Dragon Valley, enveloping the Iridescent Dragon's entire body, penetrating its radiant scales and seeping into its flesh and soul.

The Iridescent Dragon emitted a painful, muffled groan.

Lei En bestowed Dawn Willpower upon her, and Reslin added a mental shield.

Ao Xi Li Ya, a part‑time mage, possessed will and soul resilience far surpassing Bo Er Qi, allowing her to endure greater pain. After receiving Divine Technique and spell enhancements, she immediately calmed. Moreover, she still had enough strength to control the incoming physical energy, allocating it orderly to strike her own soul.

In under three minutes, Ao Xi Li Ya triggered a soul metamorphosis.

"Wait a little longer."

The Iridescent Dragon quickly told Lei En, "I'll consume all the dragon blood, absorb more energy, and let the soul gain greater advancement during the progression."

"Alright." Lei En nodded in agreement.

After twenty minutes, the dragon blood in the rune formation had completely evaporated, and the Rainbow Dragon shivered, its head raised to the sky as it let out a melodious dragon chant, finally beginning the long‑suppressed soul transformation.

The Dragon Blood Soul Shedding Technique had ceased, but the dragon soul energy in Dragon Valley kept converging, continuously surging into the Rainbow Dragon's body, causing its size to grow at a visibly rapid pace, its rainbow light on the scales constantly shifting, its wings widening, and its breath becoming ever stronger.

Soul Transformation lasted for more than half an hour.

The Rainbow Dragon's body had already exceeded eighty meters in length, radiating the overwhelming ancient dragon might; before its breath could stabilize, Lei En produced hundreds of Soul Diamonds.

Ao Xiliya knew what to do, opened the dragon's mouth and swallowed all the Soul Diamonds.

Her power surged again.

When the energy of Dragon Valley dispersed, the Rainbow Dragon's size also reached a hundred meters, about the same as Bo Erqi, and its dragon soul reached the critical point of the ninth Soul Transformation.

However, the azure dragon blood in the rune formation was exhausted.

Lei En still held a corpse of an ancient black iron dragon, but the quality of its dragon blood was far inferior to that of the Green Dragon King; even if all of it were poured into the rune formation it would still be insufficient, so he made no attempt, allowing Ao Xiliya to revert to human form.

She still preferred the human shape.

"How does it feel?" Lei En asked with a smile, "Grand Mage Ao Xiliya."

"Very wonderful!"

Ao Xiliya sighed, then felt a bit regretful, "Even though I am the Grand Mage, I haven't mastered even a single Nine-ring Technique."

"What is a Nine-ring Technique…," Lei En laughed, "Now you should activate the Key of Doors, learn the Aogulewei Creation Technique, and then try using it once."

"Alright."

Ao Xiliya complied immediately, her magical energy surged.

A few seconds later, an ancient rustic great gate made of countless transparent worms materialized before her; she stepped forward and pushed it open, and from behind the gate burst out billions of rays of light, as if leading to the distant void and the end of time, revealing a glimpse of an indescribable great being.

Lei En consciously stepped back a bit, and reminded A Xina to turn her head away, not to watch the terrifying presence behind the gate.

A beam of light shot out from behind the gate and entered Ao Xiliya's forehead.

The illusory gate closed immediately.

She opened her eyes, instantly grasped the Aogulewei Creation Technique, and, encouraged by Lei En, cut a small piece of flesh from her arm, then performed the creation technique.

The massive magical energy was permanently consumed.

Half a minute later, the surrounding void emitted a booming sound, as if a valve had opened; countless mysterious energies surged out of the void, coalescing into a visible torrent, forming hundreds of runes in midair that glowed dreamily, and the energy together with the runes poured into that piece of flesh.

Instantly, the flesh floating in midair was nourished, began to grow wildly, and its volume expanded several hundredfold in an instant.

Endless energy was infused.

Soon, the flesh grew into a mountain of meat, then gradually took shape, revealing the outline of a massive dragon: a long dragon neck, an elegant dragon head with a crown of horns, bird‑wing‑shaped wings, delicate luminous dragon scales, complete dragon claws and tail…

Finally it became a Rainbow Dragon!

Ao Xiliya stared in amazement; it was identical to herself, its size matching her own childhood form, less than ten meters long, eyes closed as if sleeping, but she sensed that it was merely an empty dragon shell, lacking a dragon soul inside.

Now, she already knew what to do, and impatiently activated the Core Mind, let out a low hum, and a fissure opened in her forehead.

A cluster of rainbow light flew out from it.

The colored light cluster fell onto the sleeping dragon before her, entered its skull. A few seconds later, the newly born Rainbow Dragon opened its eyes, exuding a strong dragon aura and magical fluctuations.

Ao Xiliya locked eyes with the dragon, feeling a strange sensation.

I am her, she is me!

9600 characters, my head is dizzy!

(End of Chapter)