Chapter 23 - Ancestral Dragon Scripture

Great Zhou royal palace, the fragrance pavillion.

Yaoyao sat with a straight back in front of a crystal mirror while Tuntun lazed on her lap. Her fine black hair was draped over her shoulders, reaching down to her slim waist. The soul-wrenchingly beautiful face reflected in the mirror wore a distant and emotionless look.

Behind Yaoyao, Qin Yu wore a gentle look as she helped comb Yaoyao's long hair.

Ever since Yaoyao came to the royal palace, Qin Yu had become extremely fond of the former and practically treated her as a daughter.

Although Yaoyao was rather distant, she had grown much gentler in response to the sweet and warm-natured Qin Yu. Therefore, the two grew increasingly close.

"So pretty."

Qin Yu tied Yaoyao's long hair into a simple high ponytail, causing the usually distant girl to give off a slight aura of lively youthfulness. It was a sight that would take away one's breath.

Yaoyao smiled faintly. "Thank you, Aunt Qin."

Qin Yu smiled as she stroked the girl's head. "No need to be courteous. If staying in the palace is boring, get Zhou Yuan to accompany you out for a stroll."

Yaoyao gave a slight nod.

Tuntun suddenly opened its eyes at this moment and barked at the door. Jumped and landed in Zhou Yuan's hands.

Zhou Yuan shook his head, taking Tuntun in his hands he walked towards Qin Yu and greeted her.

"I shan't disturb you children then." Qin Yu grinned, tousling Zhou Yuan's hair before leaving in an unhurried manner.

Yaoyao stroked her ponytail and tilted her head, causing the end of the ponytail to bounce a little as her eyes swept toward Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan let out a chuckle as he fished out a scarlet red jade bottle from his sleeve and said in a somewhat miserable voice, "You're becoming more and more picky. I spent a thousand Genesis crystals to buy this scarlet spirit wine."

Yaoyao reached out, received the scarlet red jade bottle, and took a small whiff, causing her eyes to brighten slightly. Soon after, she looked at Zhou Yuan and said, "One does not curry favor for no reason. Speak. What do you want?"

Zhou Yuan let out an awkward chuckle. Soon after, he earnestly replied, "Miss Yao Yao, I have unblocked my seventh meridian channel and Eight meridian is around the corner. After unblocking all eight channels, I will be able to step into the Qi Nourishing stage and establish a Qi dwelling. When that happens, I should practice a Qi cultivation method."

"So you want a Qi cultivation method." A soft laughter escaped Yaoyao's mouth. She propped up a cheek with a hand and continued, "Is your royal clan's Flame-Thunder mantra not good enough for you?"

"The Flame-Thunder mantra can only cultivate grade 4 Genesis Qi. Even if I find a higher tier Qi cultivation method in the future and change, much time will be wasted." Zhou Yuan sighed. Grade 4 Genesis Qi was indeed top of the line in Great Zhou, but his eyes were looking at a much further place, there was no way he had to play a fool to get the Ancestral Dragon Scripture.

Yaoyao cocked her head and pondered. "I do have a few Qi cultivation methods."

"However, it still depends on your choice."

Yaoyao pressed a hand onto her waist where an exquisite little cloth bag was hanging. It was a Universe bag that contained a pocket space. Such items were rather uncommon. At the very least, there were less than a handful in the royal treasury and the space within them spanned a dozen feet at most.

The Universe bag flashed and a black jade strip appeared in Yaoyao's hand.

"This is Grandpa Hei's Qi cultivation method, the Heavenly Yuan Canon. It can cultivate grade 7 Genesis Qi."

When she took out this Technique, Zhou Yuan did not show any emotion, Instead, he took in a deep breath, looked at Yaoyao, and said, "Are there other options?"

Yaoyao grew silent for a while upon hearing this. With a gentle press of the Universe bag, a bone fragment appeared in her hand. The bone fragment was mottled with age and faint cracks could be seen on it. However, the moment it appeared an indescribable pressure spread, causing the circulating Genesis Qi in Zhou Yuan's body to run faster and smoother.

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There was an indescribable thirst in his body which was attracted to this Bone Fragment.

Roar!

Behind them, the hairs of the slowly eating Tuntun abruptly stood up as it ferociously pounced in front of Zhou Yuan and let out a roar at the bone fragment. One could see a faint scarlet-red glow emerge on its body.

The bone fragment made Tuntun feel very threatened.

"What is it?" Zhou Yuan was not frightened as he could feel a sense of harmony from this bone as if it wanted to readily fuse with his body, The same could be said for his Body.

Yaoyao's red lips parted slightly as she answered, "A Qi cultivation method is recorded in this bone fragment. It is called.. the Ancestral Dragon Scripture."

"Legend speaks of a certain creature that was born when the world was created, a creature known as the Ancestral Dragon. It is said to be capable of devouring the heavens and destroying the land, an existence that towers even over the apex. It was from the body of the Ancestral Dragon that all living beings eventually emerged and from then on, numerous life forms appeared in the world."

Yaoyao slowly said, "In the beginning, it will only be able to cultivate grade 5 Genesis Qi."

"There are four levels to the Ancestral Dragon Scripture. The first is the Omni Python Qi, a grade 5 Genesis Qi, the second is the World Subduing Heavenly Serpent Qi, a grade 7 Genesis Qi, and the third is the Galaxy Sacred Dragon Qi, a grade 9 Genesis Qi."

"The fourth level is the true Ancestral Dragon Qi and it surpasses grade 9."

"However, although the Ancestral Dragon Scripture is powerful, practicing it is difficult and practically unprecedented. In addition, once you begin practicing the Ancestral Dragon Scripture, you will be unable to change to other Qi cultivation methods, or you will be devoured by it."

"Hmm what a Tyrannical Qi Cultivation Method", Even though Zhou Yuan knew this it was still terrifyingly tyrannical, but he thought it was OK as the advantages given by this technique were enough to mitigate any cons. 

Yaoyao gave a light nod. "Besides this, there is another condition you must fulfill to practice this Qi cultivation method."

Zhou Yuan immediately cut in, "What condition?"

Yaoyao glanced at Zhou Yuan. "You must carry a dragon-type blessing."

"Dragon-type blessing?"

"It is said that the Ancestral Dragon's body transformed into all living things. Amongst them are some who are born with great luck. Strange signs appear at their births, seeming to take the shapes of carps, snakes, pythons, serpents… all of these can be considered dragon-type blessings. It means that there is a sliver of Ancestral Dragon Qi in their bodies, allowing them to possess talent that surpasses the masses."

"To begin the practice of the Ancestral Dragon Scripture, this sliver of Ancestral Dragon Qi must be used as a primer."

"However, even if one fulfills the requirements, very very few people will be able to truly master this Qi cultivation method. Let's not even mention the fourth level, I'm afraid that since time immemorial, only one individual has been able to reach the third level."

Yaoyao stared at Zhou Yuan as she continued, "As for you, you were born with the sacred dragon blessing, and the Ancestral Dragon Qi in your body was even greater than other dragon-type blessings. Hence, you might even have a ten percent chance of getting through the first stage of beginning the Ancestral Dragon Scripture, but it's still hard to say how many levels you will ultimately master."

"Unfortunately, your sacred dragon blessing was stolen and the majority of it was obtained by Great Wu's python and sparrow."

"But I can still practice right as Dragon's Resentment Poison was given birth due to my Sacred Dragon Blessing, it must have a sliver of Ancestral Dragon Qi, right?"

He said while opening his hand, revealing the blood-red lump at the center of his palm. Malicious resentment spreads from it, causing one's heart to shiver.

Yaoyao nodded. "You may use the Dragon's Resentment Poison as a catalyst to initiate the Ancestral Dragon Scripture. Thus, you will also be able to practice it. The ignorant king Wu believed that sealing the sacred dragon's resentment into your body would suppress you forever, but it granted you a way to reach the top once again."

Yaoyao's bright eyes silently stared at Zhou Yuan as her airy voice echoed, "So… what is your decision?"

In the fragrance pavilion, Yaoyao's bright eyes were fixed on Zhou Yuan. The soft words that left her red lips caused him to fall silent, his eyes flickering determinately.

It was not hard to choose between the two.

Zhou Yuan opened his eyes and looked towards Yaoyao as he slowly declared, "I choose…"

"The Ancestral Dragon Scripture!"

Yaoyao's hand seemed to tremble a little, somewhat surprised by Zhou Yuan's choice. After all, compared to the Heavenly Yuan Canon, the Ancestral Dragon Scripture was filled with too much uncertainty.

"Miss Yao Yao doesn't need to be so surprised, my ambitions are not small, I have to repay everyone who has taken care of me, take revenge on those groups of thieve, and Lastly protect you from any harm."

"The enemies I have to face in the future will likely become stronger and stronger. Therefore, I need the greatest of powers to protect my family and myself."

"I want to be so strong that any existence would be unable to be even the smallest threat to me and those I care about."

"The Heavenly Yuan Canon is strong, very very strong, but it cannot give me the strength I yearn for. Thus…"

He stared at Yaoyao and declared once again, slightly pausing between each word, "I choose the Ancestral Dragon Scripture!"

Yaoyao could see the burning determination in Zhou Yuan's eyes, causing her to give a light nod before offering the mottled bone fragment in her hand.

Zhou Yuan reached out, grabbed it, and gave a little tug, but was unable to take it.

"Zhou Yuan, you will have no other roads to walk once you select it. Hence, you cannot regret this decision in future." A grave look emerged on Yaoyao's pretty face.

"This road may be difficult, but… I will walk till the end!"

Zhou Yuan's voice was filled with resolution. Without any hesitation, he pulled even harder, removing the mottled bone fragment from Yaoyao's grasp. His expression was incomparably serious as he kept it.

Yaoyao watched Zhou Yuan keep the mottled bone fragment and sighed. "Four Genesis resources are needed for you to begin practicing the Dragon Ancestral Scripture's first level."

Yaoyao took out a piece of paper and handed it to Zhou Yuan.

With a glance, Zhou Yuan saw the beautifully written words on the paper. Genesis Swallowing Rock, Heavenly Gold Marrow, Nine Underworld Black Spring Crystal, Grade 4 python type Genesis Beast spirit.

While these treasures were very rare Zhou Yuan had 3 of them already.

When he came into this world he insisted that Zhou Qing and other affiliated Alpha-origin experts find and kill a Grade 4 python-type Genesis Beast, after some persuasion they had agreed and thus now there was a Grade 4 Genesis Beast Spirit available in Zhou Clan Treasury.

Only the Nine Underworld Black Spring Crystal was not available, but that was present in the hands of Wei Canglan.

So it was easy to obtain it.

Thinking of this Zhou Yuan had a determined expression.

Zhou Yuan's unwavering determination was a little admirable in Yaoyao's eyes. "You'll have to hurry up if you do not plan on using the most basic Genesis Qi after reaching the Qi Nourishing stage."

Ordinary Genesis Qi had no attributes nor any special effects. Hence, it was very lacking in battle power when compared to Genesis Qi produced through Qi cultivation methods.

On the fifth day after obtaining the Ancestral Dragon Scripture, Zhou Yuan finally managed to completely unblock his eight meridian channels. This brought him one step closer to the Qi Nourishing stage.

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