Sunset Forest, the Eyes of Ice and Fire.
It had been a full day since Cheng Xiao absorbed the Runi Stone.From morning to night, it was but an instant in cultivation.
As night fell, darkness once again enveloped the land, and the Eyes of Ice and Fire were shrouded in shadow.But this time, a single flame glowed within them.
"The monarch's strength has not fully recovered, yet he can already unleash such astonishing power. Though I served the Dragon Emperor in life, after being reclaimed by the monarch, I find I prefer this feeling even more. Compared to subordinates who can be discarded at any moment, this monarch is far more worthy of my loyalty."
Nash, now in human form, stood beside Cheng Xiao.Having absorbed the Fire Dragon King's soul, he could freely control flames, using them as his light source.
"However… the plants here are rather special. Though I don't fully understand them, their scent is quite pleasant. I wonder what effects they would have if eaten."
Gazing at the surrounding expanse of immortal herbs, Nash's brows furrowed slightly, a trace of curiosity in his eyes.
"If you want to try, then taste them."
Hearing this, Cheng Xiao, who had absorbed the Runi Stone's information, opened his eyes.The Runi Stone in his hand dissolved into the air.
"Your subordinate would never dare."
Seeing Cheng Xiao awake, Nash immediately bowed, a look of reverence on his face:
"Your Majesty's possessions must not be touched by your subordinates."
Hearing this, Cheng Xiao stood, stretching his somewhat stiff neck, and stepped forward to help Nash up.Calmly, he said:
"I am different from the Dragon Emperor.Though you have become shadow soldiers, I have never regarded you as disposable.If you wish to taste an immortal herb, one is fine—after all, this is not my herb garden.We must respect the owner here."
"Thank you for the monarch's generosity!"
Nash's eyes gleamed with excitement, the icy blue and crimson in his gaze shining brighter.Even though his body was now covered in black armor, he was still striking.
The herbs in the Eyes of Ice and Fire contained concentrated medicinal power—A deadly attraction to soul beasts.
Although Nash was not a soul beast, as a demon beast, the medicinal aura naturally tempted him.Of course, this was due to absorbing the Ice and Fire Dragon Soul.Other soul beasts, without such absorption, might be obliterated by the conflicting energies of the Eyes before even tasting the herbs.
But for Nash, immune to the conflicting energy, this was not a concern.
With Cheng Xiao's permission, Nash could no longer resist the urge to taste one of the herbs.He began searching within the Eyes of Ice and Fire.As a demon beast, his sense of smell was unparalleled.
Soon, he found a seemingly ordinary blood-red flower, shaped like a peony.Its color was a shocking red, resembling fresh blood, giving a sense of awe and intensity.
"This one."
Nash licked his lips.From a demon beast's perspective, this flower radiated far more energy than the other immortal herbs.
"Hmm? This immortal herb is…"
Seeing the flower in Nash's hand, Cheng Xiao paused, then laughed wryly:
"Nash, are demon beasts' noses really this sensitive? You've found the King of Flowers."
"King of Flowers? What is that?"
Nash tilted his head, scanning the red flower in his hand, but noticed nothing unusual.
"Your Majesty, apart from its greater energy, this red flower seems otherwise unremarkable."
"Hmm… unremarkable… should be enough to mask your demonic aura, right?"
Cheng Xiao stroked his chin.
"Mask my aura?"
Nash studied the flower for a moment, then said:
"Your Majesty, if I carry this flower, would I be able to remain outside your shadow, always by your side?"
"Uh…"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiao scratched his head casually:
"That works. It will maintain your human form. Masking your aura, you will appear no different from a human."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Receiving Cheng Xiao's approval, Nash tucked away the flower, then knelt on one knee, face full of respect:
"No need to kneel so long…"
Cheng Xiao waved, intending to speak, but before he could, Nash thrust his head into the ground.
"…."
Cheng Xiao's forehead immediately showed several black veins.
"Forget it. Call me that, then."
Covering his face, Cheng Xiao chuckled wryly:
"Let's go. I have other matters to attend to."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Suddenly lifting his head from the ground, Nash transformed into a massive dragon.
Seeing this, Cheng Xiao lightly stomped, and with an explosive sound, leapt onto Nash's head.He then waved his hand, releasing several shadows from his own, which appeared throughout the Eyes of Ice and Fire.
The shadow soldiers, led by the three-eyed demon ape, prostrated themselves and looked up at the monarch atop the dragon's head.
Cheng Xiao said calmly:
"Stay here until I return. Any unwelcome intruders—kill them."
At his words, the shadow soldiers respectfully nodded.
Next, Nash flapped his massive wings, blocking the moonlight completely.Then, he transformed into a streak of light, flying toward the location Cheng Xiao designated: Tiandou City, west of Sunset Forest.
Meanwhile, in the Starry Forest, Emperor Tian glared at the silver dragon scale in his hand as its glow vanished.
He had just prepared to move, but lost the Ice and Fire Dragon King's aura!
"Emperor Tian, what's wrong?"
Bijie, his true form a jade swan, approached and asked.
"The dragon scale my master gave me has failed.It seems the Ice and Fire Dragon King's aura has been masked."
Anger filled Emperor Tian's eyes, his teeth gnashing.Failing to complete the Silver Dragon King's mission in time infuriated him.
"I will find the one hiding the Ice and Fire Dragon King's aura.When I do… I will tear you apart piece by piece!"
Bijie, gentle by nature, shook her head.She did not try to comfort him, knowing Emperor Tian was on the edge of fury.Now was not the time to disturb him.
...
Closing in on Tiandou City, Cheng Xiao sat atop Nash's dragon head, gazing at the city's vast outline and the rising sun.
"Nash, let's stop just outside the city. Your size is too large—people will easily notice."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
As they neared Tiandou City, a few kilometers away, Nash slowed.Once Cheng Xiao safely descended, Nash retracted his massive body, returning to human form.
Soon, they appeared at Tiandou City's gates.Since he had promised Du Gu Bo, Cheng Xiao did not intend to return to the Royal Academy first, instead going to inform Du Gu Bo that he was safe.
Entering the city, following the agreed location, Cheng Xiao quickly found a teahouse that had opened early.He hesitated slightly, then entered with Nash.
As soon as they stepped in, a jade-green figure appeared before Cheng Xiao—It was Du Gu Bo, who had left Sunset Forest earlier.
"You little one, you finally arrived."
Seeing Cheng Xiao safe, Du Gu Bo's long-lost smile appeared.
"I told you not to worry, you had it figured out in your heart."
Cheng Xiao smiled.
"Heh, you little rascal, acting cute when you're proud, huh?"
Du Gu Bo laughed and gave Cheng Xiao a light headbutt.
Seeing the monarch being attacked, Nash instinctively prepared to breathe fire.Yet before his dragon breath formed, Cheng Xiao's voice rang in his mind:
"Nash, this is my friend. Do not be rude."
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