Chapter 510 - 502: An Invitation from the Lightning Armor Dragon King

Chapter 510: Chapter 502: An Invitation from the Lightning Armor Dragon King

The reason they were so effective was because they were one of the few outliers among Magical Beasts. It was no exaggeration to say that among High-tier Magical Beasts, only the Lightning Armor Dragons survived in a way all other Beast Types found incomprehensible—they lived in groups!

That’s right. As Magical Beasts with the potential to become Holy Beasts, they didn’t go their separate ways to grow freely from birth. Instead, during their youth, they would choose the Lightning Armor Dragon with the best aptitude and talent in the clan to serve as Clan Leader. Each generation had a Clan Leader who would lead them to the very peak of the World of Warcraft!

Consequently, their survival skills were exceptionally formidable. Their inherent bloodline strength alone allowed them to reach the Holy Beast Realm in their later years, and they were Thunder Attribute Magical Beasts with incredibly strong Explosive Power! These two traits were enough to catapult them into the ranks of peak Magical Beasts. But as if blessed by the gods themselves, these creatures with superior bloodlines and potent Thunder Attribute Elemental Power also possessed an unimaginably terrifying Defense Power. Their defenses were on par with, if not greater than, some Middle-High Tier Earth Attribute Magical Beasts! How was that even possible?!

’So shameless!!’

That was Mu Chen’s verdict after reading the description of the Lightning Armor Dragons.

They really were shameless! It was one thing to combine a powerful bloodline, immense Attack Power, and terrifying Defense Power into a single being. But creatures that should have been revered for their strength were never acknowledged by the Magical Beast elite. The reason? They lived in groups.

What was even worse was their extreme unity and drive. The more talented members of the clan never hoarded resources, instead providing all the Cultivation Resources to those with lesser aptitude. They strived to keep every member’s strength at the same level!

Just imagine—when an entire clan like that advanced to the Emperor Realm simultaneously, what lone Venerable Beast could possibly be their opponent? With their Thunder Attribute, if they ran into an obstacle, they’d just beat it into submission! Can’t win the fight? They could still run! Can’t outrun it? They could still tank the hits!

I ask you, with a group of shameless creatures like that, what Magical Beast wouldn’t just quietly get out of their way? Even Holy Beasts were no exception!

However, this was all just hearsay to Mu Chen, things he had only read about in books. In reality, during his many years of adventuring in the Demon Beast Forest, he had never once encountered a single—no, a *pack* of Lightning Armor Dragons!

But now, he could see them with his own eyes. And at such a close distance!

"GROWL?"

Suddenly, a Lightning Armor Dragon that had just finished drinking glanced over and spotted the outsider, Mu Chen. It let out a low, questioning growl, drawing the attention of every other Lightning Armor Dragon.

THUD! THUD!

With two heavy thuds, the Lightning Armor Dragon that first spotted Mu Chen twisted its body to face him, a hint of confusion and surprise flickering in its eyes.

"Human?"

It spoke in a human tongue, a clear sign it had surpassed the level of a Venerable Beast. Mu Chen glanced at the Token in his hand. As expected, it glowed with a rich silver light, and within that silver was a hint of gold. This meant its Demon Beast Realm was likely on the verge of breaking through the Venerable Realm to become a Saint.

To Mu Chen, the Lightning Armor Dragon’s voice sounded exceptionally young. If measured by human standards, this unfathomably powerful beast would only be about thirty years old. But by Magical Beast standards, it was obviously far, far older.

Hearing its question, however, Mu Chen was stunned. He was surprised that such a powerful Magical Beast hadn’t immediately obliterated him with an Elemental Power Cannon upon seeing him, but had instead adopted a human-like expression and simply asked a question.

At that thought, Mu Chen grew bolder and brazenly sized it up. As he looked, he immediately noticed several differences. This particular Lightning Armor Dragon was even larger, its armor more lustrous, and it even glinted with a faint golden light. He then looked at the spiral horn on its head—it, too, had a subtle golden sheen! Without a doubt, this Lightning Armor Dragon was their king!

Seeing the Lightning Armor Dragon slowly approach, Mu Chen quickly sheathed his Red Refining Heavy Sword, lest it think he had come with hostile intent. Before the beast could speak, Mu Chen took the initiative, his tone earnest. "Venerable Armor Dragon King, I am a student from the Inner Holy Tomb Mountain. May I have a moment to speak with you?"

It wasn’t that Mu Chen feared these Magical Beasts; in fact, from their tone and behavior, he could tell that the beasts living on Holy Beast Mountain held no malice toward him. But High Tier Magical Beasts possessed intelligence rivaling that of humans. If he wanted to earn their recognition, or even just the opportunity for a conversation, respect was the first step.

The Lightning Armor Dragon King’s dark purple eyes fell upon Mu Chen. Its gaze met Mu Chen’s unflinching Ice Extreme Demon Pupils, and it paused, slightly taken aback.

’This is...’

Mu Chen clearly sensed the Lightning Armor Dragon King’s expression shift dramatically. A bolt of purple lightning shot from its eyes, arcing continuously within its pupils.

As if stimulated by the Thunder, an even stronger burst of violet-gold lightning erupted uncontrollably from Mu Chen’s eyes. As the two lights intertwined, the shock in the Lightning Armor Dragon King’s eyes deepened, finally transforming into a faint look of reverence!

"Human, can you tell me why your body carries the aura and power of my ancestor?"

’The aura and power of a Lightning Armor Dragon ancestor? What is it talking about? I just thought about how in my six years of Cultivation, I’ve never even seen a Lightning Armor Dragon, so how could I have met their ancestor?’

’But if that’s not it, why would the Lightning Armor Dragon King suddenly say something like that? Wait... The lightning that just shot from its eyes seemed to resonate with the strange light in my own pupils.’

’Could it be...’

’In that instant, Mu Chen’s thoughts flew to his Thunder Attribute Dantian! If he had any connection to the Lightning Armor Dragons, it had to be his Thunder Attribute Elemental Power. And his Thunder Attribute Elemental Power hadn’t come from his own Cultivation; it came from the Thunder Attribute Holy Beast Essence Pill he’d gotten from the Thunder Demon!’

’It was the Holy Beast Essence Pill of a Lightning Armor Dragon ancestor! Heavens! If the King in front of me finds out I assimilated its ancestor’s Holy Beast Essence Pill... even though it wasn’t my fault, it would surely tear me limb from limb!’

"Well... I once came across the skeleton of an Earth Dragon-type Magical Beast in a hidden realm. Its last wisp of a soul granted me a small boon. Could it be that skeleton belonged to your ancestor?" ’There’s no other way,’ Mu Chen decided. ’To stay alive, I’ll have to start lying.’

The Lightning Armor Dragon gave him a disdainful look and said coolly, "Human, lying does not suit you. My clan never acts alone. Even in death, our bones are buried within our own clan’s territory. And in our territory, you would not find the bones of a single member. Not only is that a place someone of your strength could never enter, but even if you were lucky enough to get inside, you wouldn’t have seen a single skeleton. You would have seen piles of them."

’Such a smart and perceptive Magical Beast!’

Mu Chen marveled inwardly. ’So this is what Zhu Jiuqian meant about the Magical Beasts on Holy Beast Mountain! Their intelligence is exceptional; it even knows how to find the holes in my story. I’ve seen it firsthand now! But a Magical Beast is still a Magical Beast. It will never be as cunning as a human!’

"Respected Armor Dragon King, if, as you say, your clan is never separated and I lack the strength to reach your burial grounds, then how could I possibly possess the aura and power of your ancestor?"

The Lightning Armor Dragon King was taken aback, unable to find an answer to Mu Chen’s question. With a single counter-question, he had turned the tables. This was the unparalleled adaptability and imagination of humankind.

"Human, you are cunning. I cannot find a flaw in your logic, but I am certain of one thing: your body does indeed carry the aura and power of my ancestor. Never mind. It was an ancestor from the Outer Realm, after all, so there are fundamental differences between them and us. Besides, your defensive posture tells me you are hiding something."

The Lightning Armor Dragon King swished its massive tail and looked at Mu Chen. "I bear you no malice. The ancestral aura emanating from you is gentle, which can only mean that however you came by our ancestor’s power or gift, it must have been given willingly. Now, ask what you will while I still have some time."

Mu Chen was a bit taken aback. "You... what do you mean? What do you mean ’while you still have time’? Are you...?"

The Lightning Armor Dragon King chuckled. "I suppose I was unclear. It is not what you think; I am still quite young. We simply came out to drink as a group, and my children are resting back with the clan. If I return late, I worry they will grow anxious."

’So the rumors about the unity of the Lightning Armor Dragon clan are true,’ Mu Chen thought.

Mu Chen nodded. "Then I’ll ask my question. I presume you’re not yet aware of the reason for my visit."

The Armor Dragon King nodded as well. "Indeed. As you said, humans are rarely seen on this Holy Beast Mountain. When they do appear, it is only once every few years, and they are unwilling to approach us. You are the first human I have seen to approach us willingly. I would be happy to hear your reason for coming. If there is anything I can do to assist, I will offer some help, out of respect for the ancestral aura you carry."

Mu Chen’s expression turned to one of gratitude. "To be honest, I came here to find a Magical Beast partner. But for some reason, all the Magical Beasts I’ve encountered on my way here look at me strangely, as if they don’t dare to approach. Why is that? Even if they don’t want to bond with me, they should at least look indifferent or disgusted. But why... why do they look ashamed?"

The Lightning Armor Dragon King hummed in understanding and nodded. "That is not difficult to explain. The fact that you received a gift from my ancestor indicates that your talent and aptitude must be among the absolute peak of humanity. Therefore, for a Magical Beast to deem itself worthy of you, its bloodline would have to be at the Venerable Realm or higher. Otherwise, even if they wished to approach you, they would fear your rejection. Magical Beasts have their pride, after all. There is one other thing. From your eyes and your arm, I can sense the faint trace of a Bloodline Power that even I find somewhat intimidating. Although it is hidden well, a being of my realm can still feel a faint sense of bloodline suppression. The combination of these two factors is likely why the other Magical Beasts feel inadequate before you."

"..."

After listening, Mu Chen seemed dazed for a moment, a look that quickly soured into disappointment. He didn’t know who or what his Master was, but based on the Bloodline Power in his arm alone, he could already tell that he wouldn’t be able to win the favor of any Magical Beast. After all, what Magical Beast would dare to partner with someone who carried the favor of the Land Beast God?

With a bitter smile, Mu Chen said, "So that’s how it is... In that case, it seems it will be very difficult for me to find a Magical Beast partner on this mountain."

Seeing Mu Chen’s expression, the Lightning Armor Dragon King sighed. "Never mind that. If you don’t mind, come with me to my clan’s territory. Perhaps I can help you with something."