The Dragon Emperor had never shown much interest in having subordinates. However, when Lan Yu mentioned the Icefish, its gaze flickered slightly.
The Icefish is the creature that the Bi’an was making you raise, correct?
"Yes, my lord. Please wait a moment." Lan Yu turned and, pulling along the young mermaid named Lan Ning, disappeared into a swirl in the lake.
A little over ten minutes later, the two resurfaced with a fish over two meters long in their arms. The Icefish was snow white and almost transparent, resembling a flawless ice sculpture.
The two mermaids’ water-controlling abilities had immobilized the Icefish, its gills fluttering faintly as it breathed.
The Silver Colossal Dragon, the Golden-Blue Colossal Dragon, the Single-Horned Kun, and Zhulong all instinctively swallowed. It was as if they were starving men presented with a feast.
Even the Dragon Emperor was momentarily surprised due to the rich and savory aroma of blood and flesh in the air.
However, the Icefish’s energy seemed weak. The Dragon Emperor estimated that it’d need to eat hundreds of them just to grow by a meter.
Eeya! The Little Purple Dragon, who had been lazily sprawled out on its head, suddenly perked up, its eyes glowing with excitement. In a flash of violet light, it streaked toward the lake.
With a mighty roar, a ten-meter-wide purple dragon head materialized and snapped up the Icefish.
The head then shrank back, revealing the Little Purple Dragon, now gnawing contentedly on its prize. It seemed livelier and more energized, the fatigue from earlier noticeably gone.
The Dragon Emperor stopped abruptly.
How do you feel, Xiao Yi? it asked.
The Little Purple Dragon excitedly gestured with its claws, indicating that the Icefish contained a unique origin energy of ice that could help it recover some of its expended energy.
So it has that effect.
The Dragon Emperor grinned ferociously as it nodded at Lan Yu.
From today onward, you will serve as my subordinates.Your task remains the same: continue raising these Icefish as you normally would.
Lan Yu beamed with joy. "Thank you, my lord!"
The other Yu Clan members stirred slightly, their faces a mixture of happiness and nervousness. They were pleased to have gained the protection of a powerful mythical beast but uneasy about the unknown future that awaited them under their new master.
Lan Yu had assured them that the colossal dragon was principled and trustworthy, but only time could tell their ultimate fate.
Now that you’re my subordinates, you need a name worthy of your status, the Dragon Emperor added. From this day forward, you will be known as the Mermaid Clan.
Lan Yu and the other Yu Clan members hesitated briefly, but they soon bowed respectfully. "Understood."
The Dragon Emperor turned to the Silver Dragon. Saixitia, can this place serve as the Dragon Palace’s base camp in the Chaotic Region?
Saixitia nodded. This environment is excellent. It will do nicely.
I like it too! the Single-Horned Kung squeaked.
The other beasts didn’t have any objections either.
The transcendent energy in this rift world was several times denser than in the outside world. It was tenfold the Azure-White Colossal Dragon’s domain and dozens to hundreds of times that of the Blue Planet.
The energy was so concentrated that it had almost condensed into a visible mist.
Moreover, the environment was calm and stable, making it ideal for long-term residence and recovery. The secluded location, hidden from outside view by cascading waterfalls, added another layer of security.
Saixitia, Thorsafi, I’ll leave the construction of the new Dragon Palace to you. Build it around the lake, with one half on land and the other in the water. We’re growing too fast as well, so make it grand—at least ten thousand meters tall, like your mother’s Ice Crystal Shrine.
The Azure-White Colossal Dragon, measuring three thousand meters in length and a thousand meters in shoulder height, had found the Ice Crystal Shrine’s ten-thousand-meter-tall halls appropriately scaled.
Based on its growth trajectory, the Dragon Emperor anticipated becoming over a thousand meters long soon with sufficient food and energy.
Roar! No problem! Thorsafi and I will ensure the new Dragon Palace is even more magnificent and majestic! the Silver Dragon responded enthusiastically.
The Dragon Emperor turned to the Single-Horned Kun and Zhulong.
While I devour these colossal beasts to enhance my power, I want you two to take one of the mermaids and survey the surrounding environment. See if you can find any god-level resources as well.
In the Chaotic Region, the laws of heaven and earth were in disarray. Spatial rifts and fragments were also scattered all over it—even in the Chaotic Sea.
These independent micro-worlds often birthed unique natural treasures due to their unstable, extreme energies. However, their concealed nature made them difficult to locate.
In situations , the Single-Horned Kun's ability was extremely crucial.
Squeak! Leave it to me!
Accompanied by a mermaid, Zhulong and the jubilant Single-Horned Kun passed through the waterfall at the end of the river and flew out of the rift world.
Amid an azure hurricane, countless streams of lake water surged skyward. Within the domain of the Silver Dragon, the water was shaped and then frozen into ice pillars hundreds of meters thick and tens of thousands of meters tall.
The Silver Dragon worked with practiced ease, showcasing its expertise in palace construction.
After all, during its first encounter with the Dragon Emperor, it had been responsible for building the Ice Crystal Palace—the first Dragon Palace for their colossal beast alliance.
Thorsafi, I’ll create the palace’s overall structure. Go carve majestic sculptures of the mighty Saixitia on the exterior.
Why should they be sculptures of you, Saixitia? Shouldn’t they feature the greatness of Thorsafi instead?
The Silver Dragon smugly swished its tail. Because Saixitia is greater and grows faster than you. If you’re not convinced, we can fight to settle it!
The two colossal dragons clashed, unleashing powers that surpassed quasi-mythical levels. Their battle quickly toppled the palace’s newly erected ice pillars.
The violent shockwaves raised tsunamis hundreds of meters tall, only for an icy breath to freeze them mid-surge. Crystalline explosions echoed in the skies and on the ground as shards scattered everywhere.
The mermaids fled in panic, diving several kilometers deep into the lake’s center and refusing to surface.
Those colossal beasts are utterly terrifying.
The Dragon Emperor glanced at the brawling dragons but shook its head, disinclined to intervene. Instead, it grabbed the corpse of the Bi'an and tore into it with a single bite.
Its razor-sharp teeth crushed through the Bi’an’s golden scales and flesh, causing a resounding explosion. The Dragon Emperor ripped apart the carcass, spilling blood and chunks of flesh.
Chewing on it made it sound as though the Dragon Emperor was gnawing on a giant ore of metal.
Golden blood trickled from its mouth, accompanied by scraps of flesh scattering in all directions, painting a gruesome picture.
After a few casual bites, the Dragon Emperor swallowed a chunk of flesh nearly ten meters in diameter. Instantly, a surge of immense biological energy erupted from its stomach and spread to the rest of its body.
The searing biological energy enveloped its cells, which greedily absorbed and utilized it for division and evolution.
Tempered by the laws of the heavens, the flesh of the peak mythical beast contained an ocean of energy. Hence, the Dragon Emperor began to grow larger.
Its thick scales expanded, and its body grew longer and sturdier—one meter, two meters, ten meters...
This otherworldly growth rate stunned the Golden-Blue Dragon mid-battle.
Saixitia, how is Thunder Fiery growing so fast?!
The Silver Dragon flapped its wings, unconcerned. Thunder Fiery has always been like that—eat and grow. You’ll get used to it.
Though feigning indifference, a trace of amusement glimmered in its eyes.
It couldn’t help but recall how shocked it had been when it had witnessed the Dragon Emperor's monstrous growth for the first time. Now, it was Thorsafi’s turn to experience the same astonishment.
Haha, this smart fellow has been shocked so many times already. So fun.
As the Silver Dragon reveled in its companion’s bewilderment, it glanced at the Dragon Emperor. It had already grown from 720 meters to over 730 meters in length.
The Golden-Blue Dragon’s curiosity deepened as it watched the black-and-red beast devour and grow.
What a truly fascinating and mysterious creature. Despite being from a primitive world, it can awaken its bloodline abilities at will and convert the high-energy flesh of mythical beasts into rapid growth. I want to study it so badly.
The Golden Blue Dragon's eyes glimmered with intrigue as it watched the growing beast.