A dense white mist enveloped the peak of the White Bones Mountain. Within the mist, there was an exotic fragrance that made one drool as a brilliant dragon roar and phoenix cry resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
Everyone could sense the massive vitality that was gathered at the peak of the White Bones Mountain.
It was the vitality left behind by the True Dragon and Phoenix Blood Essences that had been stimulated by the Dragon-Phoenix Pool. If it could be integrated into one's bloodline, it would undoubtedly be greatly beneficial to one's cultivation.
However, such an opportunity wasn't something that ordinary people could enjoy.
Although the surroundings of the White Bones Mountain knew that there was no longer any possibility of dipping into the Dragon-Phoenix Pool, there were still many experts lingering around. They weren't willing to leave. Clearly, they were still somewhat unwilling.
But even if they were unwilling, they didn't have the courage to make a move to snatch it. Thus, they could only watch from the sidelines helplessly.
Time quietly flowed as the mist on the peak of the White Bones Mountain grew denser. This scene lasted for roughly half an hour, before the white mist on the peak suddenly whistled.
Roar!
The dragon roar and phoenix cry abruptly resounded, causing everyone's bodies to tremble. When they raised their heads, they saw a golden pillar of light soaring into the horizon from the peak of the mountain, which could be clearly seen from a thousand miles in radius.
There were golden dragon and phoenix runes revolving around the golden pillar. As they roared, they had actually caused a gale to rise and clouds to surge. Even if the True Dragon and Phoenix had already fallen, the might of the Super Divine Beasts was still displayed without a doubt.
But when those dragon and phoenix runes revolved, they seemed to be like fire and water as they devoured each other. That scene was extremely similar to the True Dragon and Phoenix that had once fought a life and death battle in the ancient times.
Looks like even if they had fallen, their blood essences still couldn't fuse together.
The dragon and phoenix runes continued for a long time before the dragon runes gained the upper hand and devoured the phoenix runes.
When the final phoenix rune was devoured by the dragon runes, the dazzling golden pillar of light gradually shrunk and disappeared at the source of the pillar.
That was the bottom of the Dragon-Phoenix Pool. But at this moment, the Dragon-Phoenix Pool had already dried up and the energy within seemed to have been completely absorbed. At the bottom of the pool, a figure was quietly seated.
That figure's entire body was emitting a dazzling golden light. Even his clothes seemed to be made of gold and were extremely glaring. At this moment, the many golden dragon tattoos stealthily entered his body when they came into contact with his body.
His eyes, which had been tightly shut all this while, trembled slightly before they slowly opened.
Roar!
His pitch-black pupils were filled with a golden light at this moment. In the depths of his pupils, there seemed to be the image of a huge dragon that was extremely profound. A powerful pressure abruptly spread out with Mu Chen as the source. It was so much so that even the bottom of the Dragon-Phoenix Pool, which was extremely sturdy, had cracks on its bones.
The golden light in Mu Chen's eyes lasted for a long time, before it gradually faded away. Shortly after, his figure moved and appeared outside the Dragon-Phoenix Pool. Lightly closing his eyes, he sensed the surging energy in his body that was like a tidal wave.
That energy surged through his limbs and bones, as if he was a ferocious beast that had been released. It was filled with a powerful destructive force. That energy was even more powerful than Mu Chen's Nona Rune Lightning Physique!
Mu Chen clenched his fist. He could feel the blood in his body surging. That boiling state made it seem as if it wanted to break through the restraints of his body and completely erupt.
With a slight thought, the golden light surged from beneath his skin once again. As the golden light gathered around his body, numerous golden dragon tattoos danced as dragon roars resounded endlessly.
"Dragon Tattoos?
Looks like I've obtained the Ersatz Dragon Physique. "
Although the Dragon-Phoenix Pool was formed from the bones of the True Dragon and Phoenix and contained the blood essence of the True Dragon and Phoenix, when the 2 energies came into contact, the stronger one would definitely devour the weaker one. The difference in strength would depend on whether the blood essence of the True Dragon or the True Phoenix was denser in the Dragon-Phoenix Pool.
However, looking at these golden dragon tattoos, the answer was obvious. The blood essence of the True Dragon in the Dragon-Phoenix Pool was a little stronger. Otherwise, it would be impossible for it to completely erode those dragon tattoos.
"But there are only 32 dragon tattoos."
Mu Chen stared at the golden dragon tattoos around his body and slightly frowned his brows. According to what he knew, the strongest Ersatz Dragon Physique should have 99 dragon tattoos. However, the Ersatz Dragon Physique that he had cultivated only had 32 dragon tattoos. Looks like the blood essence of the True Dragon and Phoenix in this Dragon-Phoenix Pool wasn't particularly powerful.
Mu Chen shook his head with a little regret. But shortly after, he felt that he was too greedy. Although the Ersatz Dragon Physique that he had obtained only had 32 dragon tattoos, there was no doubt that it was powerful. That's because the power brought by those 32 dragon tattoos was far more powerful than the Thunder God Physique.
Furthermore, the Dragon-Phoenix Haven had just started, so he still had the opportunity to obtain more blood essence of the True Dragon. At that time, he would be able to make the Ersatz Dragon Physique even more powerful. Who knows, he might even be able to return to his original form and evolve this Ersatz Dragon Physique into the strongest True Dragon Physique!
The golden dragon tattoos around Mu Chen dissipated. If he were to fight with Liu Yan now, it would probably be hard for the latter to fight with him to the point where both of them were heavily injured. Although this Dragon-Phoenix Pool did not allow Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy cultivation to soar by leaps and bounds, it allowed his fighting strength to rise by nearly a level.
"This is the Ersatz Dragon Physique?"
A silhouette appeared beside Mu Chen as Cai Xiao examined Mu Chen from head to toe with a smear of astonishment flashing across her eyes.
She smiled and said, "There's something peculiar about it, but the feeling of imperfection is too heavy. If you can cultivate the genuine True Dragon Physique, it should be pretty powerful."
Her eyesight was extremely sharp, so she could sense the strength of the blood and aura in Mu Chen's body with a single glance. Clearly, it was due to the vitality contained in the True Dragon's blood essence that had fused with Mu Chen's blood.
Although the vitality contained in this bit of True Dragon's blood essence couldn't allow Mu Chen to possess a vitality comparable to a Super Divine Beast, it was at least much stronger than his previous human physique.
After all, with Cai Xiao's high eyesight, it was sufficient to show that the True Dragon Physique wasn't ordinary for it to be able to obtain a rather powerful evaluation from her.
Mu Chen smiled as he looked at the White Bones Peak, which was gradually dispersing with white mist, and asked, "Have you detected the other Dragon-Phoenix Pools?"
There was a hint of urgency in his voice. Only after personally experiencing the wonders of this Dragon-Phoenix Pool could he understand its uniqueness. Moreover, just like what Cai Xiao had said, his Ersatz Dragon Physique had too many flaws. Only by obtaining enough True Dragon's blood essence could he repair those flaws to a perfect degree.
Now that he thought about it, the other 4 Dragon-Phoenix Pools should have already fallen into an even more intense competition. Therefore, if he wanted to obtain more True Dragon's blood essence, he would probably have to find those Dragon-Phoenix Pools that had not been detected yet.
Obviously, he could only rely on Cai Xiao for this.
Facing Mu Chen's expectant gaze, a faint smile also appeared on Cai Xiao's exquisite and flawless face. She clenched her lily-white hand and a golden compass appeared in her hand.
"If it's the Dragon-Phoenix Pool, I've indeed found one."
Hearing Cai Xiao's words, pleasant surprise immediately shot out from Mu Chen's eyes.
"But …" Cai Xiao's voice paused. She played with that exquisite compass with her lily-white hand and said, "Things have slightly exceeded my expectations."
"What?
Could it be that the Dragon-Phoenix Pool that you've found is very weak? "Mu Chen was startled. The first thing he thought of was the worst case scenario.
"It's the complete opposite of what you're thinking." Cai Xiao gently shrugged her shoulders. For the first time, there was a hint of graveness in her eyes as she said, "The Dragon-Phoenix Pool that I've found is powerful beyond your imagination. If I've guessed correctly, it's very likely that the bones that formed the Dragon-Phoenix Pool are where the heads of the True Dragon and Phoenix are located."
Hiss
Mu Chen was startled at first. Shortly after, he could not help but suck in a breath of cold air. His eyes were filled with astonishment. He naturally understood that the head and heart were the most important parts to many Divine Beasts. However, the Dragon-Phoenix Pool in front of him was clearly just the ordinary bones of the True Dragon and Phoenix. Compared to the bones of the heads, it was definitely not on the same level.
Just the blood essence contained in the ordinary bones could already allow the Ersatz Dragon Physique to possess 32 dragon marks. How terrifying would the Dragon-Phoenix Pool that was formed from the skulls of the True Dragon and Phoenix be?
Perhaps it would not even need to go to the Dragon-Phoenix Arena to practice the True Dragon Physique!
Faced with this kind of temptation, even with Mu Chen's mental fortitude, his eyes slightly blazed. However, he did not lose his mind after all. Very soon, he sobered up and looked at Cai Xiao, saying, "Is it very dangerous?"
Cai Xiao took a look at Mu Chen, whose eyes were still clear despite the heat in them. She gave a praising smile before gently nodding her head and saying, "It's very dangerous. The thing guarding that place is far superior to the devil ape we met earlier. If we charge in recklessly, it's very likely that we won't be able to keep our lives."
Mu Chen was startled. Even someone as powerful as Cai Xiao was so afraid of it. Looks like the area where the Super Dragon-Phoenix Pool was located was indeed an extremely terrifying and dangerous place.
"What's your plan?" Mu Chen frowned and stared at Cai Xiao.
Cai Xiao's lily-white hand gently stroked the little seven-colored snake that had climbed onto her shoulder. She gave a smile that could topple nations and said, "Of course I'm going there. There's something that Xiao Cai needs very much there, so I have to give it a try."
After saying till here, she smiled at Mu Chen and said, "But you don't need to go with me. Right now, the other 4 Dragon-Phoenix Pools are probably still being fought over. If you rush over there, it's not impossible for you to snatch one."
"Looks like it's really dangerous."
Mu Chen curled his lips helplessly. Even someone as mysterious as Cai Xiao was slightly afraid of that place. The danger there was simply self-evident. Perhaps it was just as she had said. Right now, snatching the other 4 Dragon-Phoenix Pools was perhaps the most rational thing for him to do.
However … at this time, it was obviously very difficult for him to let her charge into a dangerous place alone while he left alone after obtaining some benefits.
Therefore, Mu Chen slightly raised his head. A smile appeared on his handsome face, which was so bright that it was dazzling. Soon after, under the slightly startled gaze of the young girl, he shook his head smilingly.
"I'll go with you."
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