He approached at full speed and finally saw it clearly. It was a dragon scale the size of a human head, shaped like a crescent moon, with a lustrous, seven-hued, jade-like body. It emitted a brilliant, crystalline divine light, and countless runes danced on its surface, rotating gently within the radiance. Each rotation scattered runes into the air, which then fell upon the dragon bones, causing them to glow even more brilliantly.

"Could that be the Ancient Dragon's Inverse Scale?" Wang Xiu's eyes shone brightly.

The Inverse Scale protects a True Dragon's most vulnerable part, while also being the hardest spot on its entire body. This Ancient Dragon was sacred and extraordinary; its Inverse Scale evidently possessed an even more remarkable divinity. It was densely covered with runes, harboring some indescribable power that helped the corpse withstand the erosion of time. Even after so many years, the dragon bones remained as good as new.

I can take fewer dragon bones, but I must get my hands on that Inverse Scale!

Wang Xiu rushed towards it.

Suddenly, the void erupted. The Inverse Scale trembled, unleashing an overwhelming pressure. The light on the dragon bones intensified, becoming fierce and domineering, as colossal dragon shadows sprawled across the sky. Their ferocious might targeted Wang Xiu, seeking to slay the blasphemer and guard the dragon's remains!

"Qilin Armor, merge!"

"Mighty Heavenly Dragon, Subdue Demon Golden Body!"

Wang Xiu's expression was resolute. Not daring to be careless, he responded with his full strength. Puppet components flew out and encased his entire body, emitting endless runes that faintly formed a giant Kylin phantom of overwhelming divine might.

The Golden Body activated!

The Mo Yu Qilin Armor radiated an intense golden light. A Golden Dragon burst forth, soaring between heaven and earth, coiling around Wang Xiu's arm as he launched a punch.

BOOM!

The terrifying force of his qi and blood shook the void. Dragon shadows shattered one after another amidst an intense light, the densely packed runes interweaving to form a sea.

"Mountain Lifting!" he bellowed, utilizing the Bo Heaven Precious Technique recorded in the Primordial Bo Tian Scripture.

The eyes of the Qilin Armor burst with divine light as its frame surged in size, transforming Wang Xiu into a ten-foot-tall giant, as majestic as a war god from legends. He threw a punch of boundless power. At that moment, it seemed that not even an entire world could withstand the blow! The void seemed to rupture as vast swaths of dragon shadows shattered like mirrors, exploding into a dazzling sky full of brilliant light from the runes.

He charged directly into the myriad dragon shadows, the very definition of overbearing invincibility. Clad in divine light and possessing an astonishing defense, he simply disregarded many of the dragon shadows' attacks. Each punch he threw was enough to tear countless dragon phantoms to shreds.

If any of the chosen from the outside world were here to witness this, their scalps would tingle with shock. Not even the top-ranked prodigies on the Golden Core Ranking could compare to this level of dominance!

"Subdue the Sea!" Wang Xiu roared. He raised both hands high, and his qi and blood surged forth, manifesting a vast ocean with sky-rending waves that looked as if they could engulf the entire world.

BOOM!

Ninety percent of the dense dragon shadows filling the heavens and the earth instantly dissipated! Unstoppable, Wang Xiu charged straight for the Inverse Scale and reached out to grasp it.

Just then…

ROAR—

Runes flared on the Inverse Scale as the myriad dragon shadows converged, transforming into a terrifying dragon's roar. A corporeal-looking dragon emerged from within the Inverse Scale. It carried a fearsome divine might, its gaze indifferent as it surveyed all life. Wherever its eyes fell, space trembled as if about to submit.

"Ant of the Human Race, you dare to affront my dignity?"

This was not a human tongue. It was gray and mystical—the language of the Dao, containing an infinite might that could pierce straight into one's heart.

Wang Xiu's heart stirred, and he raised an eyebrow. Could this Ancient Dragon still have a remnant soul? No, that's not right! He sensed with the Ming Emperor's Soul Subduing Scripture that this was not the original remnant soul of the Ancient Dragon. It was a residual spirit, spontaneously born from the corpse over countless years after the dragon's death. Though it has a trace of awareness, it's a far cry from a true remnant soul. This Ancient Dragon was profoundly mysterious. If a true remnant soul had remained, even a mere trace, I likely wouldn't stand a chance.

Of course, even so, this residual spirit was not to be underestimated. The aura it emanated was still immeasurably terrifying. It was, without a doubt, the most formidable opponent Wang Xiu had encountered in his cultivation journey so far.

"Ahem… Esteemed Senior of the Dragon Clan, this junior stumbled upon this place by accident and means no harm. If I have caused any offense, I beg your forgiveness!" Wang Xiu did not make enemies lightly, especially not with an Ancient Dragon that had been unimaginably powerful in life. Even with just a wisp of a residual spirit, Wang Xiu wasn't confident he could handle it. It was best to establish a peaceful connection first if possible.

However, the Ancient Dragon's residual spirit seemed not yet fully developed. Its gaze, though dignified, was utterly hollow, as if it lacked the ability to communicate.

"Blasphemers of the sacred shall be executed!" the dragon language echoed.

As if its words were law, runes surged through heaven and earth. Wind and thunder gathered, and terrifying, dragon-shaped divine lightning materialized from the void, striking down toward Wang Xiu. It did not communicate further, immediately taking action to eliminate him.

Wang Xiu's pupils contracted. The power of this divine lightning was unfathomable, seeming capable of destroying heaven and earth, and it made his hair stand on end. He summoned the Mingxue Executioner Sword and slashed out. "Thousand Executions Slash!"

The Blood Sea churned as tens of thousands of Pig Spirits surged forth. They marched through the air like an army of divine soldiers and generals, and the sound of their oinking echoed through the void. The divine lightning collided with the horde of pigs, emitting a blinding light.

The Ancient Dragon's remnant spirit, which possessed only a sliver of awareness, had a flicker of bewilderment in its eyes. It seemed unable to comprehend why such low-level creatures would appear in a battle involving a higher-order being like itself. Just how long have I been dead? Has the world changed so much?

Seizing the opportunity, Wang Xiu forcefully stomped his foot and sprang up. The Qilin Armor radiated divine light, enveloping his body like a full moon. Clad in his armor, he began forming hand seals, his posture solemn and dignified. A mere remnant spirit, yet it dares to be so shameless!

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