"Eh? Why is this spring boiling?" Dugu Bo asked in confusion as he saw the Ice-Fire Two-Poles Spring bubbling.
Hearing this, Cheng Xiao smiled faintly; it seemed that he had now found a way to activate the Dragon Claw.
"What's gotten into you? Why are you smiling?" Dugu Bo looked at the suddenly laughing Cheng Xiao, feeling puzzled. But soon, after glancing at the boiling spring and then at the glowing Dragon Claw in Cheng Xiao's hand, he immediately understood.
"You brat, you're not planning to jump into the spring, are you?" Dugu Bo exclaimed. "Even I can't get close to this spring, and you're just going to jump in? Aren't you courting death?"
Cheng Xiao said, "Don't worry, I know my limits. Nothing will happen."
"No, this is too dangerous. I won't allow it." Dugu Bo firmly refused. In his view, even a Title Douluo like him wouldn't dare approach the Ice-Fire Two-Poles Spring, so a Soul Master like Cheng Xiao was essentially seeking death.
"Opportunities come with risks, old man. Let me try. Perhaps this is my chance." Cheng Xiao looked at Dugu Bo with determination and spoke solemnly.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo sighed helplessly and spread his hands. "I understand. I will leave this place. If it's an opportunity, then grasp it well."
"Remember, if it's truly impossible, give up. Sometimes, giving up a chance isn't a bad thing. At least you'll live, and have another opportunity."
After saying this, Dugu Bo suddenly leaped into the air. At his realm, he could already fly using his own power.
As Dugu Bo disappeared into the distance, his clear voice fell again, "Cheng Xiao, I trust you won't do anything you can't handle. I'll wait for you in Tiandou City. You must come."
Watching Dugu Bo vanish into the horizon, Cheng Xiao shook his head, then quickly approached the center of the Ice and Fire springs. He looked down at the Dragon Claw in his hand and murmured,
"A while ago, the Dragon Claw seemed affected by something, but I didn't pay attention. I thought it was because of the Shadow King."
"Now it seems I have no choice but to explore the Ice-Fire Two-Poles Spring."
With a decision made, Cheng Xiao's gaze grew firm as he looked down at the boiling spring, a grave expression crossing his face.
He didn't know how deep the Ice-Fire Two-Poles Spring was, and the boiling surface made him hesitate.
Normally, even a Soul Master couldn't touch the spring. Now, with it boiling, diving in required extraordinary strength and the ability to resist both extreme temperatures simultaneously.
Even Dugu Bo, a Title Douluo, would find it difficult to dive into the spring. For an ordinary Soul Master, forcing entry would result in instant death.
However, exceptions exist. Cheng Xiao noticed two celestial herbs growing beside the spring. His benevolent teacher had instructed him on how to harvest them before leaving. Cheng Xiao planned to consume both herbs and then jump directly into the Ice-Fire Two-Poles Spring to resist its extremes.
Without hesitation, he quickly obtained the two herbs, stood silently by the spring for a moment, consumed them, and then jumped in with the Dragon Claw.
With a splash, Cheng Xiao plunged into the spring, causing the previously calm waters to churn violently. The ice spring and fire spring began rotating, intertwining, and a wisp of black smoke rose, gradually enveloping the entire spring.
Once inside, Cheng Xiao noticed the spring's abnormality. Having consumed the herbs, there was no turning back. The two violent energies coursed through his body, turning him half red, half blue—a living embodiment of ice and fire.
He used Shadow Power to stabilize the extreme temperatures, the pain contorting his face. Fortunately, the Great Wizard's blessing allowed his body to continuously repair itself, keeping him relatively safe.
The spring bottom was dark. With the herbs and the Great Wizard's blessing, Cheng Xiao could move freely, albeit slowly.
Scanning the surroundings, a purple hue appeared in his pupils, and he began swimming deeper.
Deep within the spring, the scenery alternated between red and blue, strangely beautiful. A black figure slowly descended.
The Great Wizard's blessing made him immune to negative effects, neutralizing the extreme cold and heat of the herbs. Combined with rapid healing, Cheng Xiao experienced the pain of his body being torn and mended while remaining mentally clear.
This slow descent was necessary—who could endure such extreme temperatures, remain conscious, and still search carefully? Only a true superhuman could.
After an unknown duration, Cheng Xiao's body stopped moving. He could continue, but he didn't know when he would reach the bottom. The spring felt like a bottomless pit; the deeper he went, the more uncertain the depth.
With a slight grimace, he decided to descend further. If he couldn't find the source of the Dragon Claw's reaction, the dive would end.
…
Continuing through the alternating red and blue waters, his expression gradually calmed. He could feel his body adapting to the pain, the herbs' effects taking hold. He now moved like a fish in water.
After more descent, he finally felt it: the Dragon Claw was reacting to something. A faintly glowing vortex appeared. Inside, two dragon-shaped energy spirits swam, under one meter long, their scales, horns, and whiskers proving their past might.
Cheng Xiao was shocked. The Dragon Claw had indeed sensed these spirits.
The two dragon spirits swam like fish in the vortex, creating faint light where they passed.
Smiling, Cheng Xiao leaped into the vortex. The Dragon Claw's glow intensified, illuminating the surroundings.
Instead of lake bottom rocks, he saw a vast spine of a colossal beast, its jagged bone spikes terrifying.
"They were powerful in life. I wonder how they compare to the Light Dragon Army?" Cheng Xiao observed the layered scales on the two dragon bodies.
These two massive dragons were easily a hundred meters long. Silent and lifeless, they resembled ancient statues but radiated overwhelming power. To Cheng Xiao, they were like legion commander-level shadow soldiers.
At this moment, his eyes reddened, mind dizzy, breathing heavy.
Stepping forward to summon shadows, suddenly the two dragon souls emerged from the skeletons, as if provoked, surging toward him.
Just a glance sent chills down Cheng Xiao's spine. The red dragon spat molten columns, the blue dragon whipped icy shards—a combined attack on Cheng Xiao and the Dragon Claw.
Cheng Xiao's heart leapt. These dragon souls were the energy remnants of the dragons. Skeletons alone might fail for shadow summoning, but with souls, anything was possible.
Raising his hand, he formed an energy barrier, blocking the molten columns and icy vortex.
Then, the Dragon Claw absorbed the attacks. Its glow intensified, charging at the dragon souls.
Seeing this, the dragon souls panicked, fleeing, their screams piercing.
"Awesome!" Cheng Xiao gave a thumbs up, surprised by this miraculous scene.
But soon he realized: the Dragon Claw had absorbed the dragon souls' energy. How could he summon shadows now?
Thus began a strange scene: the Dragon Claw chased the dragon souls, a black shadow following—escape was impossible.
…
Soon, the two dragon souls were cornered. Cheng Xiao followed, fearing they'd be consumed by the Dragon Claw.
"Damn, this Dragon Claw moves fast… it's like a lovesick fool seeing a beauty," he muttered nervously.
"Roar!"
The dragon souls roared. Cheng Xiao didn't understand their meaning, but the Dragon Claw suddenly slammed down above them, and the lake bottom erupted.
The energies of the spring reacted violently. The Dragon Claw revealed its true form, a massive dragon larger than the fragmented remains, burning like a mobile volcano.
The crimson-eyed dragon looked at the exhausted blue and red dragon souls, sneering:"Dragons from a barbaric land, daring to challenge a Light Dragon Army commander—ridiculous."
Then it unleashed a destructive breath. Space began collapsing.
From the darkness, a shadow streaked out, narrowly avoiding the attack. The destructive aura felt familiar—these were the Light Dragons under the Destruction King.
"Song of the Fire Dragon." Cheng Xiao used the most powerful magic taught by the Orc Shaman.
A huge fire dragon emerged, breathing a scorching flame at the massive dragon.
"Orc magic?" The dragon sneered. Its scales negated most attacks.
But a shadow blade formed above, stabbing into its skull. Cheng Xiao then used his upgraded skill, "Chaotic Blades," striking countless phantom blades into the dragon's head. Using his Dominator ability, he prevented retaliation.
"This power… the Shadow King!" The dragon felt deathly power and panicked. It thrashed, tail smashing, shaking the spring's bottom.
A blood hole appeared in its head. Cheng Xiao smirked. Underestimating an opponent in battle is dangerous—the dragon never had a guaranteed win.
Suddenly, space trembled. Cheng Xiao dodged, while two breaths from the blue and red dragon souls struck where he had stood.
The dragon souls made a final desperate attack. Heat and extreme cold combined to pierce the dragon's skull. Its crimson eyes dimmed, its massive body collapsed. Its flowing scales lost all luster.
Cheng Xiao cursed inwardly; these two dragon souls clearly wanted to kill him. Luckily, he reacted in time.
He approached the dragon corpse, the dragon souls fading, their forms about to vanish.
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