The original owner of the Dragon Tomb must have touched this forbidden inheritance and perished!
Chu Chen continued deeper into the Dragon Tomb. The further he went, the higher the temperature became, and the surrounding scenery began to change. In the depths of this valley, numerous peaks appeared. Each peak was covered in dense trees and various plants. Spiritual herbs also grew between the mountain ranges. Furthermore, this valley was enveloped by an endless stream of dragon qi, as if a true dragon resided there. This was a place where dragon veins converged, and not just one!
Chu Chen's gaze swept across his surroundings. Beside him, there were several medicinal herbs. "Five-leaf Snow Lotus, Five-leaf Frost Lotus, Five-leaf Purple Bamboo Orchid..." The age and grade of these medicinal materials had all reached the level of a three-star sacred medicine! Seeing these herbs before him, Chu Chen's expression finally relaxed. Although the age of these herbs had all reached three-star sacred medicine, their value was not particularly high. Moreover, they were not too rare. Most importantly, these were not special medicinal materials; with a little processing, they could be used to refine some ordinary pills. The prices of these pills were among the lower end for three-star sacred medicines. If he were given enough resources, it wouldn't be impossible for him to refine hundreds of three-star sacred medicine-level pills.
"Chu Chen, look there quickly!"
Just as Chu Chen was about to pick these herbs, he suddenly heard an exclamation from beside him!
"Hmm?"
Chu Chen's eyes twitched. Wasn't this the voice of the giant dragon, Long Aotian? Chu Chen turned his head and looked in the direction of the sound. At this moment, he saw clearly that in the void not far from Long Aotian, a colossal being stood. This colossal being was about ten thousand feet long, its scales shimmering with a cold light.
"Is that... a dragon?"
Chu Chen's mouth opened, revealing a hint of surprise. Standing before him was an incomparably huge golden python! The python's body was as thick as a small building! Moreover, it had five claws and fangs, like blades, flashing with a chilling luster. This was actually a five-star demonic beast, a dragon! Dragons were natural overlords, possessing extraordinary and peerless strength, renowned throughout history in the Xuan Domain! Dragons were the purest lineage of the Dragon Clan within the Xuanwu lineage! However, as time passed, the Xuanwu lineage grew weaker and weaker, disappearing completely in recent times.
"Roar!"
Long Aotian let out a hiss and roared at the giant snake.
"Little dragon, stop roaring! You'll only enrage it!"
A man in black beside Long Aotian spoke. He exuded a terrifying aura of malevolence, giving off no hint of goodwill. Long Aotian immediately fell silent!
"This is the dragon vein of the Dragon Clan! This kind of dragon vein is the essence of the Dragon Clan! Moreover, it was nurtured by the ancestors of the Dragon Clan themselves!" Long Aotian's tone was filled with envy and jealousy. The Dragon Clan were darlings of heaven and earth. Whichever race possessed dragons would gain endless power and enjoy infinite glory.
"However, this thing is impossible for the Dragon Clan to refine!"
Chu Chen nodded. He had read descriptions of the Dragon Clan in ancient texts. Dragons possessed powerful bloodlines within their bodies. Only dragons could refine dragon veins and gain greater strength.
"Not only that, but this dragon vein can also absorb the dragon qi between heaven and earth, allowing the Dragon Clan's bloodline to be purified, evolve, and become a pure and flawless dragon bloodline!" the man in black continued to explain.
Hearing this, Chu Chen couldn't help but gasp. This was simply incredible!
"Let's go!"
After the man in black finished speaking, he turned to leave. However, Chu Chen raised his hand and blocked their path.
"Not bad! You can actually withstand the might of the Dragon Clan's dragon vein. It seems you must be the human who killed our Dragon Clan's heavenly prodigy, Long Tianyou, in the bronze ruins and obtained our Dragon Clan's inheritance!"
Hearing the man in black's words, Chu Chen nodded, neither denying nor confirming.
"Very good! Since you have already obtained our Dragon Clan's dragon vein, from now on, you will become our Dragon Clan's consort!"
Hearing the man in black's words, Chu Chen was slightly stunned. Consort of the Dragon Clan? This was the first time he had heard this term. However, before he could react, he heard another voice from the man in black.
"Chu Chen, you must do this!"
With that, the man in black's expression turned completely grim. A dense dark power erupted from him, surging like a black hole.
"Chu Chen, your cultivation is only at the ninth level of the Spirit Yuan realm!"
"But with your talent, you can advance to the eighth level of the Spirit Yuan realm in just a few years! Your talent is enough to become a Duke of the Dragon Clan! Or even a King! By then, Long Aotian and his father will have to respectfully call you 'Grand Uncle-in-law'!"
"Moreover, our Dragon Clan also has a perfect method of procreation. Once a dragon bloodline is born, it will be sealed. When the power of the bloodline is stimulated, it will transform into a dragon bloodline!"
The man in black's words made Chu Chen's pupils contract sharply.
"Dragon bloodline! What is that?" Chu Chen's face showed confusion.
"Dragon bloodline is a kind of inheritance of our Dragon Clan, and it is the most basic bloodline of the Dragon Clan! However, the Dragon Clan's bloodline is divided into nine grades! Each race only has one bloodline. Only by possessing nine bloodlines can one become a dragon! And to become a consort of the Dragon Clan, one must possess nine bloodlines! This is our inheritance rule. Once you successfully merge with the dragon bloodline, you will become our Dragon Clan's consort!"
As the man in black spoke, the light in his eyes grew more fervent. He knew that he could no longer prevent the young man before him from becoming their consort. He could only hope that Chu Chen would successfully awaken the dragon bloodline!
"Unfortunately, the dragon bloodline is too heaven-defying. Even I might not be able to achieve it!" the man in black sighed. He had tried many methods, but none worked. In the end, he had decided to give up. But he never expected that Chu Chen could withstand the oppressive power of the dragon vein!
Hearing the man in black's words, Chu Chen's heart tightened. The dragon bloodline was so heaven-defying? No wonder Long Aotian was so eager for him to merge with the dragon bloodline; there was a reason for this! Thinking of this, Chu Chen couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seemed Long Aotian truly wished for him to become his son-in-law.
"Chu Chen, let's go. This dragon vein is of no use to us!" The man in black shook his head.
"No! I want it!"