History Has Fallen Ill

Chapter 93: New Descendant——Three-Headed Heavenly-Locked Flood Dragon, Dragon-Slaying Species

Jiang Yan had originally thought it would give birth to a special skill descendant, or a spirit treasure, something that could greatly enhance his combat power.

Crack！

Unexpectedly, the fruit was torn apart by several golden chains, and from within emerged a bizarre creature with three heads.

The ends of the chains opened up dragon mouths, devouring the fruit’s outer skin completely and letting out a satisfied belch.

It had a body resembling a flood dragon, five meters in length, with four claws and three heads.

In the center was a dark-golden, single-horned flood dragon head. Its dragon whiskers drifted in the air, and it had six eyes. The dark-golden pupils rotated, radiating golden light, exuding an intense sense of oppression.

On the left was a long, bright-golden head of a Golden-Winged Great Peng with dragon horns. Behind its skull flowed brilliant radiance, forming a burning halo. It lifted its head proudly, its gaze arrogant and filled with disdain for all beings.

On the right was a black-golden, ancient serpent head resembling an Earth Serpent. Its gaze was deep, like the vast earth, and it quietly flicked its tongue.

From its spine extended hundreds of radiant chains, interweaving to both sides and transforming into a pair of mysterious, dazzling dragon wings.

But its entire body was wrapped in numerous dark-golden dragon-shaped chains, engraved with mysterious runes that flowed and slowly rotated.

Its appearance resembled the Yinglong of mythology.

Yet it also looked like a ferocious deity from legend, shackled and imprisoned by the heavens.

“Roar, roar, roar?”

After birth, its three heads looked around, searching for the aura of their creator.

Jiang Yan took the initiative to release a wisp of aura, prompting all three heads to scramble to respond, each eager to gain the creator's attention.

Especially the Golden-Winged Great Peng head—it forcefully suppressed the other two and radiated light with abandon, blinding the flood dragon and serpent heads, flaunting its presence like an attention-seeking brat.

To prevent them from fighting, Jiang Yan comforted each one in turn and then examined its information.

【Tri-Aspect Three-Headed Heavenly-Locked Flood Dragon】

【Crown-Type Descendant】

【Level: High-Stage Foundation Establishment】

【Grade: Perfect】

【Description: Created by the Lord of the Dark God Embryo, through fusing the Spirit of the Chains of the Nine Dragons, a phalange of the Golden-Winged Great Peng, and ancient serpent essence blood, it forms three heads—dragon, serpent, and Great Peng—and gives birth to chains that restrain all dragonkind from within its flesh.

Can be placed behind the head, rotating like the divine halo behind deities or buddhas, consuming spiritual energy to be activated, and can bestow the power of dragon-serpent and Great Peng onto its host.】

【Skills: Chains of All Dragons (Chains born from flesh restrain dragon-type beings with absolute suppression. The purer the true dragon bloodline or dragon aura, the stronger the suppression. By watering with large amounts of dragon blood, it can continuously evolve.

Note: Non-dragon-path creatures can also be restrained, but without suppression bonus. When transformed into a crown, it strengthens suppression and dragon-path.)

Dragon-Eating Vault (Devours dragon-blooded lifeforms to enhance its own physique. It can convert their souls and corpses into its own dragon-type Vengeful Spirits, storing them in its stomach for use. Upon consuming enough, an unknown evolution will occur.)

Earth Mother Serpent (Blessed by the Great Dragon Mother, can control earth, metal, and gravity. Naturally capable of earth-travel, sensing ore veins and smelting them into Heavenly-Locked Flood Dragon Scales, enhancing the power of its chains.

When transformed into a crown, enhances earth and serpent-path.)

Wings of the Great Sun (Blessed by the sun from birth, possesses wings of condensed radiance, mastering extreme speed and swift assaults in rays of light. When transformed into a crown, strengthens Buddhist and radiance paths.)

Clouds Follow Me (As a flood dragon about to transform, it can summon clouds and fog, controlling thunder and rain. Coverage depends on one’s own strength.)】

【The Dragon-Serpent Transformation has begun.】

“Perverse!”

Even Jiang Yan couldn’t help but complain after reading the five skills.

It was far too broken!

Not only could it strengthen the dragon path, but it also suppressed dragon-type beings.

Most critically, it fed on dragons, and the stronger and more ancient the dragon, the more effective the Chains of All Dragons became.

Of course, the premise was that it could chain the opponent. If the level gap was too vast...

It would be nearly impossible to restrain them.

Even if Jiang Yan launched a sneak attack, someone at Ancient Talisman level could react immediately and swat him to death without giving him a chance.

And a Foundation Establishment-level chain trying to restrain a Heavenly Official-level true dragon—Jiang Yan estimated it could hold it for a breath at best.

Moreover, unless someone was foolish, they would never rely solely on a single path. They would definitely master other abilities as support to diversify their options.

Still, it was terrifying enough!

It could function across levels, akin to a half-piece rule-type secret treasure.

From the name “Heavenly-Locked Flood Dragon,” it was obvious it had yet to transform into a dragon.

Once it crossed the Dragon Gate, it would continue to evolve.

By then, it would truly become a Dragon-Slaying Species!

“This ability must be concealed. If I use it, I must eliminate witnesses. Otherwise, if word leaks, those walking the dragon path will hunt me to death.”

Jiang Yan thought to himself.

Unlike the Golden-Winged Great Peng, which used racial superiority to suppress dragons, the Chains of All Dragons born from the Dark God Embryo inherited suppression and dragon-devouring traits, capable of equally restraining all dragonkind.

A nearly perfect lifeform had been created!

If it were him and he learned that someone capable of restraining his path existed, he too would be filled with killing intent to eliminate future threats.

The chains could be used, but the suppression effect against dragons must be hidden—develop in secret.

Thinking this, Jiang Yan manipulated the Dark God Embryo’s tentacles to lift up the still-clinging three-headed flood dragon.

“Roar!”

The three-headed flood dragon let out a flattering roar, wanting to transform into a halo and hang behind its creator’s head—but Jiang Yan refused.

A single tentacle of the Dark God Embryo was comparable to a world. Even if the flood dragon advanced several levels, it wouldn’t be able to make it glow.

Moreover, he was still a mortal. Using it occasionally was fine, but hanging a halo of deity or Buddha level every day would just be overkill.

“Roar...”

The three heads drooped in disappointment, unable to remain close to their creator.

“There will be chances.”

Jiang Yan offered a few comforting words. As he was still within the Law Domain of the Ancient Talisman True Person, he didn’t release it.

If discovered, it would be impossible to explain the sudden appearance of a flood dragon that also carried the traits of both the Earth Serpent and the Spirit of the Chains of the Nine Dragons.

Even a fool would sense something was wrong.

“But once the third Diseased Domain ends, it’ll be fully cleansed.”

Jiang Yan contemplated. This Catastrophe of Transforming into a Dragon had made extensive use of power, especially in manipulating Calamity Qi, which had a notable impact on the real world. He could already sense the faint beckoning of the Historical Long River.

At this moment, 【Law Domain—Rivers and Mountains Like a Painting】 suddenly halted.

The voice of Real Person Qiu Bai came through: “Everyone, the Jiangnan Province headquarters has arrived!”

Everyone curiously looked down, only to see a land of picturesque mountains and clear waters, completely uninhabited.

Jiang Yan narrowed his eyes and recalled his previous experience retrieving a cultivation method. He actively called upon the Historical Long River and submerged into it.

Rust-colored dust drifted about. Beneath lay barren mountains and foul waters, without a trace of buildings.

Not beneath the feet—meaning...

Jiang Yan raised his head and saw, high in the sky, a “Celestial Court” shrouded in clouds and mist. Within were jade towers and celestial trees, with people occasionally riding spirit beasts through its midst. It looked like an immortal realm, majestic and sacred.

At this moment, the other geniuses also entered it. Except for a few who had been here before, most showed looks of astonishment.

As the Law Domain slowly approached, the voice of Real Person Qiu Bai continued:

“This is the Jiangnan Province headquarters—【White Jade Capital】. It was crafted by a grandmaster of the Luban Path using actual fragments of the true White Jade Capital. It is a living immortal palace, possessing the abilities of manipulating space and self-movement. Its interior folds space and is exceedingly vast, equipped with many top-tier formations and curses. Even a Heavenly Official would be blasted to death if they came.

Every so often, it relocates to guard different regions of Jiangnan Province. Among all the provincial stations nationwide, it might not be the strongest, but its functionality is definitely in the top three.

Also, don’t speak ill of it. Unlike the Taisui of the Book Mountain, this one has a bit of a temper—easy to end up in the little black room.”

Shi Ju looked at the magnificent scene before him and muttered, “The White Jade Capital mentioned in Li Bai’s poems? I wonder if it contains the Kunlun Divine Orchard.”

Zhang Guanxin said in surprise, “Didn’t expect you to study poetry.”

Normally, when people mention the White Jade Capital, they only ask where the twelve towers and five cities are. But in fact, it’s a literary allusion referring to the Kunlun Immortal Realm.

Records of the Grand Historian – Book of Feng and Shan once stated: “Fangshi said, ‘During the time of the Yellow Emperor, five cities and twelve towers were built to await divine beings at the appointed time, named the Welcoming of the Year.’”

This was considered the residence of immortals.

Shi Ju smiled and said, “Before becoming a History Walker, I ranked one hundredth in the college entrance exam scores of Tiantai City. I believe knowledge is power.”

In fact, he had long studied the integration of modern knowledge and mutated transcendent power, and developed several combat systems with many trump cards. Unfortunately...

He got one-shot by Jiang Yan!

It wasn’t that he was weak—but that guy was simply a monster.

“Sorry, I judged you by your appearance!” Zhang Guanxin apologized decisively, even showing solemn respect.

People of Tianxia inherently respect scholars.

Scores are strength!

Just then, someone asked, “What are the conditions to join the provincial headquarters?”

“A genius with a Grade A evaluation can apply, or once you ascend to peak Law Seed stage, your file will automatically be transferred to the provincial headquarters.”

Zhou Li responded, “Before ascending to Law Seed, there isn’t much difference between branches and headquarters. After all, Foundation Establishment requires time to refine. After Law Seed, you’ll need to collect Elemental Qi, perform Diseased Domain and Real World missions, earn points, and exchange for the Elemental Qi you want.

If the Bureau doesn’t have a suitable one, you can also join the conquest of large Diseased Domains, expanding territory in the【Battlefield of the Myriad Heavens】. There are many opportunities there too.”

“Conquering other realms? I thought we’d only anchor to the past after reaching Ancient Talisman stage.”

The newcomer asked curiously. He had only heard of it, but didn’t expect to encounter it so soon.

“The best defense is offense. We must fight until the mutated beings fear us—strike once to avoid a hundred strikes later.”

Zhou Li smiled and said, “Besides, apart from some extremely small Diseased Domains, they are essentially small worlds, containing ore veins, herbs, rare earth elements, and other resources—not to mention various transcendent materials. Mutated beings can even be used as slaves... ahem, oxen and horses.

In theory, as long as the Historical Long River mutation doesn’t end, the resources in the Diseased Domains are inexhaustible. So in recent years, all countries have been busy exploring Diseased Domains, rarely waging large-scale wars. Especially among great powers—top-level experts suppress national fate.

If war does break out, it’s most likely over the anchoring points of Diseased Domains in a certain region. In the end, it’s all about interests.”