Chapter 696 - 692: The Divine Spring’s Miraculous Effect

Chapter 696: Chapter 692: The Divine Spring’s Miraculous Effect

"Oh?"

Hong Yu opened his eyes, their gleam so sharp it was terrifying.

Feng Xue Xin took a deep breath. Looking at Hong Yu now, he felt a profound sense of awe—a respect that came from the bottom of his heart. He felt a daze come over him. ’In just a few short years, the naive little boy from back then has grown into a titan. Heh, Junior Brother Hong... oh, Junior Brother Hong, if I hadn’t watched you take every step to get here, I’d never believe it!’

He still remembered the day Hong Yu tore open the void and descended upon the City of Dawn.

The dumbfounded expressions on the faces of Feng Xue Xin and all the experts of the Hong Alliance were still a shocking memory.

This feeling was especially indescribable now that he had been in contact with the core region’s experts and learned of the miracles Hong Yu had created one after another.

Hong Yu smiled faintly, retracting his aura without a trace. "Senior Brother Feng, how are things?"

"Phew!"

Feng Xue Xin let out a breath of relief, a carefree smile spreading in his heart. ’No matter how powerful he becomes, he’s still my Junior Brother Hong! His heart hasn’t changed!’

At this thought, Feng Xue Xin relaxed and became more casual.

He pulled two Spirit Fruits from his robes, tossed one to Hong Yu, and sat down on the ground. He began speaking as he gnawed on his fruit. "I have news about those people you asked me to investigate..."

As it turned out, before entering the core region, Hong Yu had asked Feng Xue Xin to keep an eye on the other new True Dragons from their cohort.

But upon first arriving, Feng Xue Xin had been busy managing the creation of the Hongmeng Divine City, so he only just now had time to come over.

As Feng Xue Xin spoke, Hong Yu would occasionally frown and occasionally smile.

He was getting a better understanding of their situations.

Venerable Xiahuang, the former number one Unparalleled Genius.

After obtaining a hidden treasure and entering seclusion, his power greatly increased. Following a battle with Xiahuang Shang, he vanished.

Later, news came that a powerful expert had torn open the void, appeared, and taken Venerable Xiahuang away. Based on intel from various sources, the expert who took him was likely the first City Lord of Xiakang Divine City, Xiahuang the First!

As for Xiahuang Shang!

It seemed Xiahuang the First didn’t take him. After the battle with Venerable Xiahuang, Xiahuang Shang returned to the City of Sorrow, handed over all matters to his three confidants, and then disappeared without a trace.

Rumor has it that Xiahuang Shang found a hidden treasure in the core region and is in seclusion. Once he emerges, his power will have made a quantum leap.

"What about Yao Yueye?" Hong Yu asked.

Feng Xue Xin took a bite of his Spirit Fruit. "Speaking of Yao Yueye, he’s quite the character. When the City of Dawn was in trouble, he appeared and actually managed to block Venerable Xiahuang. After that, it seems he’s been constantly honing his sword. He may have also found an ancient hidden treasure, so his strength might increase again!"

Hong Yu nodded. "Yao Yueye’s talent is heaven-defying, and his sword is even more terrifying! The next time I see him, I should be able to fulfill our previous battle pact!" A powerful battle intent erupted from him.

Yao Yueye was a true Demon Fiend.

His power was immense.

His talent, even more heaven-defying!

Hong Yu also longed to fight him—a truly earth-shattering battle!

Besides Yao Yueye, Feng Xue Xin went on to summarize the situations of Ling Aotian, Profound Celestial Capital, Zhu Ling’Er, and others.

These were all the standouts among the new True Dragons.

Every one of them was a genius!

Hong Yu chuckled. "Ling Aotian is an interesting character too, a real Sword Fool. I wonder what kind of sparks will fly when he and Yao Yueye, two Sword Fools, finally meet!"

"I’m curious too!"

Feng Xue Xin grinned.

Hong Yu nodded and asked, "Is there any news on the Blood Killing Tower expert I had you watch?"

"That person is too mysterious."

Feng Xue Xin shook his head, looking frustrated. "So far, there’s been no sign of him. I’ve asked all the True Dragons who came in, and not one of them has noticed anyone like that. According to Xiao Shilang, this person is a master of disguise and could have been hiding among us all along without us realizing it!"

"Yes, we certainly need to be wary of him."

Hong Yu nodded.

The intelligence from Xiahuang Shang indicated that, aside from Venerable Xiahuang and the deceased Bai Luoxue, a top assassin from the Blood Killing Tower had also been hired by Hai Tongtian to take him out.

But this person had remained hidden in the shadows and had yet to appear.

He was a ticking time bomb.

They had to be on guard!

"He’ll probably make his move when the Divine City is established. Tell everyone to be extra careful then!"

Hong Yu mused, "It won’t be long before the Hongmeng Divine City formally establishes its footing on the True Dragon Battlefield. Many experts are sure to arrive, and some from the Four Great Divine Cities might even come to cause trouble. How are the preparations?"

"The main structure of the Divine City is complete," Feng Xue Xin said. "But you told us not to rush the creation of the City Lord’s Mansion, so we haven’t started. We need you to place the City Lord’s Mansion in the city now!"

Hong Yu nodded.

The Hongmeng Divine City was built upon the foundation of the City of Dawn, and its scale was magnificent.

As for the City Lord’s Mansion, Hong Yu had already made arrangements.

The Crystal Dragon Palace he had acquired from the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon would serve as a perfectly majestic City Lord’s Mansion!

With that, Hong Yu appeared in the Spirit Cat Mountain Range.

The entire Spirit Cat Mountain Range had been leveled. The City of Dawn stretched for thousands of miles, grand and domineering, like an Ancient Divine City crouching on the earth.

At the city gate, two gateposts forged from a pair of giant hands stood on either side.

They radiated intense energy fluctuations, which were extremely intimidating. Order Divine Chains flowed slowly over them, clinking crisply and drawing the attention of many experts.

One could comprehend the Order Divine Chains here!

Feng Xue Xin looked on with emotion. "These gateposts, forged from the arms of two City Lord Level experts, will definitely make the experts from Xiakang Divine City and the Eastern Divine City cough up blood when they see them!"

"Haha, that’s exactly the effect I was going for!"

Hong Yu smiled faintly, then flew to the center of the city and summoned the Crystal Dragon Palace.

The Crystal Dragon Palace stood tall in the center of the Divine City.

It radiated with boundless light, incomparably majestic.

A faint Dragon Vein seemed to suppress the city’s fortune, and a treasured aura soared to the heavens. This was a true Divine City!

SWOOSH!

A figure flew out from the city, a bewitching smile on her face. Her eyebrows were like willow branches, and her smile was dazzling enough to make one swoon. As graceful as a hibiscus flower, it was none other than Mao Mei’Er!

"Mei’Er!" Hong Yu smiled.

Feng Xue Xin gave him a series of winks and nudges. "I won’t disturb you two lovebirds!"

"Get lost!"

Hong Yu said irritably.

Feng Xue Xin chuckled and departed.

Mao Mei’Er came to Hong Yu’s side and gently straightened his clothes. "I made you a set of robes. On the day the Divine City opens, you, the Lord of Divine City, can’t be dressed too shabbily!"

"Alright!"

Hong Yu smiled and nodded.

Mao Mei’Er took out a set of black robes. The robes were woven entirely from fine, soft black Celestial Silkworm Silk. Upon them, nine Golden Dragons coiled amidst auspicious clouds. Their nine majestic heads all faced the chest, where a resplendent golden Divine Tower was depicted.

It was an imitation of the Profound Celestial Tower, radiating a wondrous light that suppressed the nine dragons!

"What a fine Black Gold Dragon Robe!"

Hong Yu couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Mao Mei’Er smiled dreamily, looking happy and serene. She had shed her queenly aura, appearing before Hong Yu as a virtuous wife who managed the household. "Try it on!"

"Okay!"

Hong Yu changed into the Black Gold Dragon Robe. A burst of black and gold light shot into the sky simultaneously. Nine illusory dragon phantoms soared into the air, their roars filled with Divine Power, before finally returning to the Dragon Robe. He looked solemn and majestic, like a Divine Emperor!

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"

Hong Yu stretched his limbs. The Black Gold Dragon Robe was a perfect fit, and incredibly domineering!

Mao Mei’Er giggled.

There were tears in the corners of her eyes.

Hong Yu smiled faintly and wrapped an arm around Mao Mei’Er’s waist. They stood proudly in the void, a divine couple. He said calmly, "Mei’Er, from this day forward, I will never let you or your people be harmed again!"

"Mm!"

Mao Mei’Er nodded, resting her head on Hong Yu’s shoulder, her tone sorrowful. "It’s just... once the True Dragon Ancient Hall appears, you will all leave, but I have to stay here."

"Hm?"

Hong Yu froze. His expression changed slightly, and he sighed in his heart.

The War Race was bound by a Prohibition covering the entire True Dragon Battlefield. Even City Lord Level experts couldn’t escape, destined to grow old and die here.

He couldn’t help but sigh deeply, but not wanting the somber atmosphere to ruin Mei’Er’s mood, he said, "Mei’Er, I have some water from the Fountain of Eternal Youth. I heard drinking it grants eternal youth. Here, have a taste!"

"You..."

Mao Mei’Er rolled her eyes and said coquettishly, "Are you saying Mei’Er is old?"

Despite her words, Mao Mei’Er smilingly took the jade bottle from Hong Yu and drank all of the water from the Fountain of Eternal Youth inside.

Just as she was about to say something.

Suddenly...

Mao Mei’Er’s gaze suddenly froze, an incredulous look on her face. "This... this... this..." All at once, she opened her mouth and—BLECH—sprayed out a mouthful of black blood, her body stumbling.

Hong Yu was shocked. He quickly steadied Mao Mei’Er, asking anxiously, "Mei’Er, are you okay? Dammit... can the War Race not drink from the Fountain of Eternal Youth?"

"N-no, that’s not it, Brother Yu, that’s not it..."

Mao Mei’Er suddenly became agitated.

She shook her head frantically.

Hong Yu was taken aback. "Then what’s going on? Why did you suddenly spit up blood?"

"Brother Yu, this... this Fountain of Eternal Youth can break the Prohibition on my body! I can feel it... the True Dragon Battlefield no longer binds me!" Mao Mei’Er said excitedly.

Hong Yu froze for a moment before it dawned on him. He grabbed Mao Mei’Er by the shoulders. "What did you say? You mean, you’re free? You can leave this place with me?"

"Yes!"

Mao Mei’Er giggled and nodded.

Hong Yu was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing. He swept Mao Mei’Er up and spun her around in the air in celebration. "Hahaha, wonderful, wonderful! This is great! Hahaha, Mei’Er, you can leave with me! Hahaha, this is absolutely fantastic!"

Mao Mei’Er squinted at Hong Yu, her eyes filled with laughter.

Once Hong Yu had calmed down a bit, he quickly took out another jade bottle. "Here, here, drink some more and get rid of the Prohibition completely!"

"There’s no need. The Prohibition on my body has already completely vanished!" Mao Mei’Er said, shaking her head with a smile.

Hong Yu asked doubtfully, "Are you sure?"

Mao Mei’Er nodded, then said with a sly smile, "Brother Yu, don’t you think this is a heaven-sent opportunity?"

"What do you mean?"

Hong Yu asked, puzzled.

Mao Mei’Er smiled and whispered a few words in his ear. Afterward, Hong Yu’s eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly. "Good, good, good! Mei’Er, you’re always so thoughtful! Hahaha, we’ll do just that! If anyone dares to defy us, we won’t give them any Fountain of Eternal Youth! Hahaha!"

"Mm!"

Mao Mei’Er smiled as she gazed at Hong Yu, gently stroking his face, which had lost its boyishness. With determination in her eyes, she murmured to herself, ’I will always be with you. To the ends of the earth, through the Yellow Springs and the heavens above, I will always be the woman behind you!’

But Hong Yu didn’t know what was on Mao Mei’Er’s mind.

A few hours passed quietly, and experts gradually began to arrive from afar.

The fifth Divine City of the True Dragon Battlefield was about to be officially born...