Chapter 562 - 254: Am I Still Considered Human After This? (Part 2)

It’s as if... as if he was originally a dragon.

Rather than the previous state of metamorphosing into a dragon.

"You’ll get used to it soon. Those aquatic race members who successfully leap over the dragon gate experience this feeling after evolving their own dragon body. This isn’t a change using secret techniques. Whether it’s human form or dragon form, it’s your body, so don’t neglect it like before."

The Old Dragon Emperor chuckled while winking at Lu Wenwu.

"If someone chops off a dragon horn, I can’t guarantee which part you’ll be missing upon returning to human form. Regarding the mysteries between the two forms, you can consult the literature yourself. Many past aquatic race members have left behind experiences in this area."

"I see. Thank you, senior, for the advice."

Upon hearing this, Lu Wenwu finally understood and felt completely at ease in his heart.

Turns out this wasn’t anything special, it’s just like the multi-stage transformations of Cosmic Emperor Frieza.

Since there are precedents to refer to, this becomes much more convenient. I must study diligently when the time comes.

It must be said.

Truly transforming into a dragon, this feeling is indeed quite peculiar.

All the senses are markedly different from the human body. One needs to adapt to that strange sense of detachment, otherwise transforming into a dragon body becomes a burden, causing a decline in combat ability.

It’s like using an Android system to operate a computer, a peculiar... uh, wait a minute, if the dragon body is also considered one’s own, could my human form produce reproductive isolation from normal humans?

Thinking of this, Lu Wenwu was shocked.

But in an instant, he calmed down.

Generations of the lustful have been exploring in the Dragon Race library, dedicating half a level to describing these matters, and have spread seeds far and wide. Surely the True Dragons, adept at reproduction, have already conquered this problem unsolved by human scientists.

No big deal!

As Lu Wenwu’s thoughts drifted to who-knows-where, the Old Dragon Emperor spoke up:

"From my observations, your evolved dragon body is primarily focused on killing, yet due to being permeated with significant merit, it carries a strong suppressive force, protecting you from the negative emotions that come with excessive slaughter. This is quite powerful; I truly wonder what earth-shattering deeds you’ve done between all this."

"But I need to tell you, developing the specifics of your dragon body requires your own insight. Every dragon’s body is different after transformation. I can only give you some broad guidance or make small adjustments if you have specific questions."

"Currently, what is the first lesson you think you need to learn... Eh, what do you think it should be?"

He left a little suspense and threw the question back to Lu Wenwu.

Lu Wenwu thought for a moment and hesitantly said: "Learning combat methods in dragon form?"

"Absolutely wrong."

The Old Dragon Emperor showed a meaningful look in his eyes and casually tossed out a few jade slips.

"Your first lesson is to learn how to walk properly in dragon form and become proficient in using each part and organ of your body, adapting to the instincts of a dragon. For instance... when moving in dragon form, which paw do you step with first? Which paw follows next?"

Receiving the jade slips, Lu Wenwu’s brain almost overheated.

Which paw to step with first?

Which paw to follow?

Uh...

A bit inclined to avoid this question, he instinctively scanned the jade slips thrown by the Old Dragon Emperor, instantly feeling that in the coming months, his cultivation life would probably not be as... as fantastical... as he imagined...

"The 108 Uses of Dragon Whiskers—Learning Perception"

"Twenty-four Commonly Used Methods of Dragon Body Movement"

"How to Fine-tune the Refractive Angle of Dragon Scales—The Role of Light in Battle"

"Living Like a Dragon—Eating篇"

"Living Like a Dragon—The Instincts of Dragons"

"..."

Seeing the smiling face of the Old Dragon Emperor, Lu Wenwu wore a bitter expression, unable to hold it together.

He had been a human for decades.

As for being a dragon...

He’s just at the newborn level, not even as good as a babbling infant dragon—at least they don’t need to learn it; it’s an instinct they’re born with.

Which cultivator transforms into a dragon and the first thing they do is learn how to walk and eat!

The Old Dragon Emperor snapped his fingers with his right hand, and the two immediately vanished from the Rising Dragon Pool.

When they reappeared, they were beside a mountain glowing with treasure light.

It was midway up the Spirit Stone Mountain that supported the entire Dragon Palace.

There was a cave here that looked plain but had an astonishingly large entrance, with three bold characters written above—Void Dragon Realm.

The Old Dragon Emperor pointed: "Inside is an illusion realm set up by our ancestors, powered by the spirit vein array below. For you, there’s no difference from reality, and you’ll spend a significant portion of your future time here."

"In there, you aren’t directly honing the body; it’s essentially about integrating part of your mind with the environment, allowing you more time for cultivation without worrying about time outside passing too quickly. However, it can’t temper the body; it only adds experience."

"Now, read the jade slips I gave you, memorize them, and then go in. Change back to dragon form and enter. I hope when you come out, you are at least a fully mobile adult dragon that can feed and hydrate itself, don’t disappoint the old dragon."

In short, the Void Dragon Realm is a secret realm where combat training can be simulated in illusion, all experiences gained are real, and all insights obtained are genuine.

"Yes!"

With a face full of indignation, Lu Wenwu transformed into a Purgatory Dragon, charging in with a resolute expression.

Purgatory Dragon, starting from learning to walk!

This is just not transcendent!

And not cultivation-like at all!

...

Months later, at the Dragon Mansion’s training field.

Lu Wenwu, in the form of a Purgatory Dragon, opened his mouth and spat a blazing jet of ink-colored flame.

That flame wasn’t just about high temperature, it was like a sharp sword, instantly piercing the target flying at an extremely tricky angle, burning it to a pile of black ash that scattered to the ground.

And that’s not all.

The target’s speed increased, angles grew more insidious, speed also climbed rapidly, and several different light impacts came together with it.

Additionally, some of the incoming targets were equipped with miniature arrays capable of concealing themselves, interfering even with a cultivator’s divine sense.

But the Purgatory Dragon was exceptionally agile, maneuvering and dodging one light attack after another, all while continually spitting ink-colored flames, relentlessly taking down the speeding test targets.

A moment later, all attacks vanished without a trace, and no more targets appeared.

The Purgatory Dragon let out a joyful dragon roar in the air, transforming into a tall and robust man who landed with a "bang" on the ground.

Who else could this smiling man be if not Lu Wenwu?

"Uncle Ao, how about my Lifebound Dragon Flame?" Lu Wenwu asked excitedly.

The Old Dragon Emperor nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, several distinct strange flames combined, and it even includes the Fire of Huodou shared by the Divine Beast Huo Dou. Your Lifebound Dragon Flame is absolutely worthy of being called powerful. Even my Dragon Flame, before ascension, was far inferior to yours in terms of quality."

"Passing the final simulation test in the training field proves that you can already use the Lifebound Dragon Flame as a practical combat method, capable of achieving excellent offensive effects and effectively wounding opponents."

"Next, you need to continuously improve your control over the flame, integrating it entirely into your combat system. Your human body can be described as a killing machine, having developed a unique combat system that returns to simplicity and can integrate other abilities well."

"The strength of your body always amazes me, even during my ascension I was far inferior to you; you are powerful beyond imagination. After transformation, you are even stronger than before, which will definitely surprise every opponent you face."

"But in the Purgatory Dragon body state, you’re just a newly grown youngling, with a long road ahead. It’s a pity... I, the Old Dragon, cannot accompany you further..."

Hearing this, Lu Wenwu’s heart tightened, and his previous joy vanished instantly.

After months of progress, his combat power had greatly improved, and he had also formed a deep bond with the Old Dragon Emperor.

The initial doubts he had when they first met had long disappeared with the process of cultivation, without a trace remaining.

Though he knew that all good things must come to an end.

When this day actually arrived, he couldn’t help but feel strong reluctance in his heart.