The dragon, with eighty-one scales on its back, embodies the ninety-nine laws of yang.
Its roar echoes like the clanging of brass. Beside its mouth, whiskered tendrils curl; a bright pearl shimmers beneath its chin, and a row of inverted scales are aligned along its throat. Atop its head perches the broad mountain, otherwise known as the ruler’s rod, indicative of its ability to distinguish good from evil.
Upon transforming into the Azure Dragon, Jiang Chen seemed to connect with a certain great Dao, as the power of his Ancestral Dragon bloodline began to stir. Various interpretations and descriptions associated with dragons flickered through his mind.
The world held many understandings of dragons, recognizing them as divine beasts, auspicious creatures, always associated with glory and power.
However, what the creatures understood about dragons was the Dragon Clan, a powerful life form, rather than a Dao or a spirit.
The Dao of the Dragon, the Spirit of the Dragon.
The Ancestor Dragon’s strength surpassed all the Innate Divine Transcendents, becoming the first ruler of heaven and Earth. This was not because it was a dragon, but rather because it redefined the concept of dragons.
In the hands of the Ancestral Dragon, dragons were no longer merely a life form or a race but represented a spirit, a Dao, embedded in heaven and earth, existing interminably.
Moving mountains and overturning seas, that is a dragon.
Relentless self-improvement, bravery, and determination, that is a dragon.
Adherence to profound moral virtue, enlightening the masses, that is a dragon.
Artistic flair and enduring repute, that is a dragon.
Passionate and magnanimous, upholding peace and justice, that is a dragon.
Beneath a bold and generous exterior, facing death unflinchingly, that is a dragon.
With compassion and mercy, relieving people from suffering, that is a dragon.
Punishing the wicked and promoting the virtuous, subduing evil and suppressing demons, that is a dragon.
Humble and modest, with a graceful charm, that is a dragon.
Poised, intelligent, modest, and elegant, that is a dragon.
Stark and unyielding within, possessing an invincible aura of strength, that is a dragon.
To the Ancestral Dragon, everyone has the potential to become a dragon, without being strictly bound to the aquatic race or the lineage of the Armor-Clad.
This is known as - everyone can be a Dragon!
With such a lofty aspiration concealed within, the Ancestral Dragon once wished that everyone could become a dragon, hence, it managed to outmatch all the Innate Divine Transcendents, defeat Flying Beasts and Earth Beasts, and emerged as the first ruler of Heaven and Earth.
Were it not for the Demon Ancestor’s interference, the Ancestral Dragon might have successfully unified the Prehistoric World, becoming the master of Heaven and Earth, realizing his grand aspiration that everyone could become a dragon.
In this vast world filled with dragons and serpents alike, who is the real dragon? Who is merely a Python Snake?
Or maybe, every creature has the potential to become a dragon?
Step by step, under the influence of an unknown power, Jiang Chen’s understanding of the Dao of Dragon deepened. An aura of magnificent grandeur, unparalleled valor, and growing dignity began to emanate from him.
Amidst Jiang Chen’s daunting aura, the void exploded, and Chaos quivered. An unspeakable, majestic force swept across, intimidating the Nine-horned Demon Dragon standing opposite him.
"The Ancestral Dragon?!"
With ’Dragon’ in his title, how could the Nine-horned Demon Dragon be oblivious to the Ancestral Dragon?
Watching Jiang Chen approach, the ghostly silhouette of the Nine-clawed Azure Dragon fading in and out behind him, he felt a terrifying, insurmountable aura from his core. That was, in his eyes, an indomitable existence and the goal he aspired towards for life.
Knowing full well the impossibility of defeating Jiang Chen once his Ancestral Dragon form was complete, the Nine-horned Demon Dragon dared not hesitate. Roaring, he made the first move to kill him.
With no flashy divine abilities or fancy tricks, the Nine-horned Demon Dragon resorted to the most primitive method, a brutal fight to death. Beside Jiang Chen, using his claws and teeth as weapons, he started tearing apart everything in his path.
For the Demon Clan, without their Innate Spiritual Treasure, their bodies were their last line of defense. Their sharp, hard claws and teeth were the weapons they trusted the most.
The Nine-horned Demon Dragon wanted to devour Jiang Chen. If he succeeded, he would not only escape, but also ascend to a higher level and break through to a superior realm.
Therefore, once the Nine-horned Demon Dragon made a move, it was an all-out desperate fight, filled with a brutal, life-or-death determination. Either you die, or I perish.
Seeing the Nine-horned Demon Dragon pounce, Jiang Chen broke into a great laugh, charging towards it and fighting back.
They used claws and teeth as weapons, engaging in an incredibly primitive and intense combat. It was overwhelmingly bloody; within moments, the surrounding Chaos was stained red with scattered flesh and blood.
Such a fight was an utterly novel experience for Jiang Chen. He had never experienced such a battle before, which had no place for divine abilities, and was outright bare knuckle combat.
Initially, he was utterly not used to it. After all, without prior experience, how could he possibly be an opponent for the battle-hardened Nine-horned Demon Dragon? He was gradually pushed back by the latter.
Yet, as time passed by, Jiang Chen gradually grasped the concept. His understanding of the divine abilities became clearer, almost bone-deep. He evolved the divine abilities into instincts.
And then, a shocking change took place.
Each of Jiang Chen’s strikes, every single movement, every swipe of claw turned mysterious, integrating various divine abilities, and engendering countless transformations.
The Azure Dragon’s claws lashed out on the Nine-horned Demon Dragon. Despite being mere flesh and blood, they echoed the resonant sound of a bell. Remotely, it seemed that a grand Heavenly Immortal Indestructible Bell hung in the nine heavens above, emitting an eternal aura.
Immortal Emperor Heavenly Bell!
Jiang Chen’s strike incorporated the Supreme Divine Power of the Demon Clan - the Heavenly Immortal Indestructible Bell, and the majestic aura of the Heavenly Emperor flooded out. It directly repelled the Nine-horned Demon Dragon, causing numerous fine cracks to surface on its body.
Turning divine abilities into instinct, every move and action could trigger outstanding power, turning hair, flesh, and everything else into divine abilities.
This was the state that Jiang Chen had been tirelessly seeking. Unbound by form and arising from instinct, it was a high achievement in the path of divine abilities.
Going a step further from this state was the realm of Spirit Generated from Divine Abilities. This was the highest achievement in the Dao of Divine Abilities, and only a few were able to reach this level during the Prehistoric World.
After all, divine abilities are inferior to the laws of Heaven. Few Divine Transcendents delved deep into the Dao of Divine Abilities except for those who adamantly believed that divine abilities have the potential to reverse the laws of Heaven.
Only they, firmly adhering to the invincibility of the Dao of Divine Abilities, could reach the superior realm of Spirit Generated from Divine Abilities.
A roar unleashed the Dragon Clan’s supreme divine ability - Nine Heavens Dragon Roar. Within the melodious dragon chant, terrifying sonic waves were formed in the void, enveloping the Nine-horned Demon Dragon, shattering its body on the spot.
Next, even before the Nine-horned Demon Dragon could restore itself, Jiang Chen roared once more and transformed directly into a black hole, swallowing the fragments of the demon’s flesh.
Simultaneously, the black hole spun, exuding a terrifying suction force, absorbing the surrounding Chaos Qi, subjecting it to constant compression within.
At a certain point, the Nine-horned Demon Dragon’s flesh, along with Chaos Qi, was compressed to its limit and suddenly detonated with a massive ’bang’.
The black hole Jiang Chen transformed into exploded directly, the infinite Innate Primordial Qi gushed out, distinguished between pure and impure, identified Yin and Yang, arranged the Three Talents, separated the Five Elements...a grand performance of Opening the Heavens and Splitting the Earth amidst Chaos was unveiled, generating infinite primordial Qi, and recreating the Vast Universe.
There are several ways to Open the Heavens and Split the Earth; there is no necessity to emulate the Pangu Great God and forcefully split open Chaos.
Like Jiang Chen, directly detonating Chaos Qi, blasting open Chaos, and then naturally generating Heaven and Earth is also another way, and it’s not inferior.
It is also a way to Open the Heavens.