Chapter 257: Night Abyss and Anan 2

Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Night Abyss and Anan 2

Lan Cangming, Ying Jiuyao, Seville, and Fei Zhao also bit their fingertips simultaneously, daubing their blood essence onto the Divine Pattern connected to Su An’an’s Divine Soul.

"Anan, swallow the Dragon Essence Pearl."

The Old Clam Spirit instructed Su An’an while arranging the five Beast Pattern Bone Fragments.

"Okay!"

Su An’an popped the black pearl into her mouth.

Her abdomen was instantly wracked with a pain as if she’d been stabbed by a knife.

Her face deathly pale, she clutched her stomach, feeling as if all her internal organs had been displaced.

’Who knew conceiving a dragon embryo would be this painful? This is a total scam.’

"Priest, hurry up and activate the array."

Lan Cangming supported Su An’an and repeatedly urged the Old Clam Spirit.

"I know, I know."

The Old Clam Spirit tossed the five Beast Pattern Bone Fragments into the air.

Blue, black, purple, red, and gold—five beams of light interwove to form a Five-star Array Map.

A flame-like mark appeared on each of the five Beast Husbands simultaneously.

A pale blue flame appeared on Lan Cangming’s arm.

Fei Zhao’s shoulder was imprinted with a Red Fox Fire.

A White Tiger flame rested in the crook of Ying Jiuyao’s arm.

A Golden Feather flame was embedded at the base of Seville’s wings.

Two black dragon-pattern marks floated over Night Abyss’s heart and severed arm, looking like dormant flames.

"This is the pact."

The Old Clam Spirit sank back into its clam shell, exhausted. "For now, they are just marks. When the Dragon Embryo is born, the flames will ignite to share her burden."

"During this time, your bloodlines are connected. An injury to one will affect you all, so you’d better take care of yourselves."

"Alright, now get lost! Don’t disturb my sleep."

With that, the clam shell snapped shut.

"You two, go to Dragon Spine Mountain immediately to gestate the Dragon Embryo."

Lan Cangming gripped Night Abyss’s shoulder, his voice low. "You must take good care of Anan."

Dragon Spine Mountain was the ancestral home of the Dragon Clan. Only on the bloodline totem altar there could the purest Dragon Embryo be conceived.

"You don’t have to remind me." Night Abyss raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying its usual cold hardness.

He carefully swept Su An’an up into his arms, bridal style, and unfurled his massive black dragon wings.

"Hold on tight," he murmured, looking down at her. His dragon wings beat powerfully, carrying them straight into the clouds.

The moment they left the seawater, Su An’an’s fish tail instantly transformed into smooth human legs.

She subconsciously tightened her arms, hugging Night Abyss’s neck tightly.

The wind howled in her ears, but it was gently deflected by an invisible barrier of Dragon Energy near his wings.

"We’ll be there soon."

Night Abyss’s dragon wings sliced through the clouds, and they soon landed on the bloodline totem altar atop Dragon Spine Mountain.

The altar’s black ice gleamed a faint blue under the moonlight, and the surrounding dragon-pattern totems suddenly lit up.

Dense Dragon Energy surged from beneath the ground, transforming into a white, mist-like spiritual energy that swirled around them.

"Let’s begin!"

Su An’an untied her outer robe and, barefoot, stepped onto the cool surface of the ice. She walked toward Night Abyss step by step, only to notice his fingertips were trembling slightly.

"What’s wrong?" She looked up at him, a smile in her eyes. "We’ve been married for so long. You’re still nervous?"

Night Abyss abruptly lowered his head. His dragon horns gleamed darkly in the halo of light, and his voice was as deep as if buried under ice. "I am not of pure dragon blood."

His Adam’s apple bobbed, his expression pained. "I was originally a lowly Black Snake. I shed my skin time and again to become what I am today."

"I’m afraid the Dragon Embryo’s bloodline will be impure. I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you both."

Su An’an reached out and cupped his cheek. The warmth of her palm gradually steadied his trembling body. "Silly."

She rose to her tiptoes, pressing her forehead against his dragon horn. "You reached the pinnacle through your own strength. That’s what makes you the strongest."

As soon as she finished speaking, the light from the altar flared brightly. The white, misty spiritual energy billowed past them, as if in silent agreement.

Night Abyss gazed into her clear, bright eyes and asked hesitantly, "Really?"

Su An’an hadn’t expected that this cold Empire Executor could have such a moment of self-doubt.

She chuckled softly, rose to her tiptoes, and kissed his lips, letting the warm touch be her answer.

Night Abyss’s arms tightened instantly, holding her securely in his embrace.

The white mist of Dragon Energy billowed and surged as they came together, and the light from the glowing totem patterns grew ever brighter.

A searing pain suddenly flared in her abdomen, and Su An’an couldn’t help but let out a muffled groan.

In a daze, she saw fragments of her past with Night Abyss.

In a forest where bombs flew, Night Abyss severed his own left arm to charge into a decaying nest and hold her tight.

More fragments of memory flooded in.

To protect her, Night Abyss had detonated his own Beast Core to fight Nieruo.

To avenge her, he had led the Judgement Army in a fight to the death against the Rebel Army.

To protect her reputation, he had risked charges of treason to create a fake ID for Qiuqiu.

He had even scoured the entire Star Network for recipes when she was being a picky eater, just to plan the most nutritious meals for her.

Su An’an looked at the man before her, his thin lips pressed tightly together, veins bulging on his temples.

She suddenly realized he was always getting hurt, and every wound was related to her.

"Night Abyss..."

Su An’an’s voice was choked with sobs as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Don’t get hurt anymore, okay?"

Night Abyss snapped his head down, his slitted pupils contracting violently at her words.

At that moment, the Poisonous Flood Dragon’s possessiveness transformed into a surging wave of love.

He ignored the searing Dragon Energy, leaning down to capture her lips, his hoarse voice filled with unprecedented gentleness.

"Silly girl, you were the one who gave me this life in the first place."

He had been on the brink of death from a shattered Beast Core, and it was Su An’an who had risked her life to share her energy, using her own lifeblood to save him.

Back then, she had cried just like this, saying, "Night Abyss, you’re not allowed to die."

"The day you saved me, you should have known I’d be stuck to you for a lifetime."

Night Abyss’s kisses fell on the corners of her eyes, and the way he licked away her tears held the unique dominance and adoration of a Poisonous Flood Dragon.

"Losing limbs for you, giving everything for you—I do it all willingly."

Amidst the Dragon Energy, their bloodlines began to resonate.

Su An’an felt a warm power flowing from Night Abyss’s palm, dispelling the searing pain.

Night Abyss’s Poisonous Flood Dragon aura was no longer cold; instead, it grew warm and gentle, blending perfectly with the Life Energy inside her.

At this moment, all their past pain transformed into proof of their bond.

No more words were needed; their hearts were already connected through their bloodlines.

"Anan, relax."

Night Abyss’s forehead rested against hers. His slitted pupils reflected only her, no one else. "Trust me."

Su An’an closed her eyes and returned his kiss.

When their auras had completely merged,

The Dragon Energy from the Dragon Essence Pearl suddenly drew inward, transforming into a soft pillar of light that sank into Su An’an’s lower abdomen.

The searing pain vanished instantly, replaced by a strange sense of fullness.

She could clearly feel a small life taking root and forming inside her.

The draconic phantom gradually dissipated, and the altar returned to tranquility.

Night Abyss held the weakened Su An’an tightly, carefully stroking her lower abdomen, from which a faint Golden Light was now emanating.

The Poisonous Flood Dragon’s obsession transformed into the utmost gentleness. He lowered his head and pressed a light kiss to her abdomen, his voice low and solemn. "I will protect you both for all of eternity."

Moonlight spilled down through the fading draconic phantom, illuminating their clasped hands.

...as well as the dragon-pattern birthmark gradually appearing on Su An’an’s abdomen: a tiny, golden dragon.