Zodiac Guardian

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Hai Ruyue extended her left wrist to Qi Yue. On her wrist was a silver bracelet, about an inch wide, embedded with several red gemstones. It was fused with her skin, "This is the Spirit Cloud Wristband, which can only be used in conjunction with the cloud power wielded by our Zodiac Guardians. If powerful aura emerges within a thousand miles of our Zodiac Guardian, it will respond. Once you reach The Initial Cloud Realm, I will naturally provide you with one. What has caught your eye?"

Qi Yue cleared his throat and said, "This, your dragon armor is really beautiful." He would not dare to offend Hai Ruyue at this moment. He would rather be beaten ten times than to be suspended in the air in such a manner.

Hai Ruyue snorted, saying, "Lust is a deadly sin."

Qi Yue asked, "What do you mean by the powerful aura you just talked about?"

Hai Ruyue answered, "You just woke up and Master Zageru didn't mention many things because you didn't need to face them just yet. But let me give you a warning. As the Eastern Guardians, our Zodiac Guardians have to confront many things, be it external threats to the Yan Huang Republic or provocations from the Western Guardians. And then there are the prehistoric mythical creatures passed down from the East. The Kirin you inherited is one of them and bears the title of the king of mythical creatures. Earth has existed for tens of billions of years, while humans have only been around for a few million years. You should know about the cockroach, which is infamous for its vitality. They first appeared on Earth three billion years ago. All creatures predating mankind can be classed as prehistoric mythical creatures. Over time, some of these beings have gone extinct because they couldn't adapt to the changing environment. But, others strong ones like cockroaches have survived. With prolonged evolution, their abilities have become exceedingly formidable. They mostly hibernate in mountains and marshlands."

Qi Yue thought for a moment and questioned, "If they're hibernating and not harming humans, why would we go after them?"

Hai Ruyue responded, "If they really were that quiet, we wouldn't bother them. After all, every creature has a right to live. But, at certain times, these prehistoric creatures awaken from their slumber or meditation and gradually appear in our world. Once they enter human society, they can cause considerable chaos. Therefore, as the Eastern Guardians, we must not let these creatures overstep their boundaries. We must exterminate them when they venture out or make them hibernate again to prevent panic in human society. Fortunately, the number of these creatures is small and most have lost their ability to reproduce. Hence, our Zodiac Guardians are able to conquer them or make them hibernate with the help of other Eastern Guardians."

After hearing Hai Ruyue's words, Qi Yue was filled with curiosity. His fear of heights even subsided a bit. "What about the West? If mythical creatures have appeared on Earth long ago, then the Yan Huang Republic can't be the only place with them. How would the West deal with the emergence of mythical creatures? Do our Zodiac Guardians have to go to the West to help?"

Hai Ruyue replied indifferently, "The West has its own order. Do you believe the myths of the West are all fictitious? Some are indeed exaggerated, but the West also has its own guardians. The West's guardians are divided into two parts. One part is the power of the Church, which possesses numerous highly talented priests. They cultivate the Holy Power bestowed by the Church, which can also combat mythical creatures. The other part is the oldest guardian force, which emerged around the same time as our Zodiac Guardians. That is the guardians descended from Greek mythology. We are not sure of their actual abilities, but I know this: for every generation, there is one god from Greek mythology, and his followers will also emerge. The person who inherits these divine powers will lead his followers to guard the West. Because of differing philosophies, their relationship with the Church seems to be strained. I heard from Master Zageru that during the last emergence of Eastern and Western guardians, the Sun God Apollo, the son of God King Zeus, appeared from Greek mythology. He led the Twelve Golden Sun Crow Warriors to guard the West. We don't know who has inherited the role in this generation, but I believe that person must have emerged."

Qi Yue seemed skeptical and asked, "How can you be so sure?"

Hai Ruyue looked down at him and said, "Just because you have emerged. Being of the same generation, the Eastern Kirin and the god from Greek mythology usually emerge around the same time, within a three-year period. If you have emerged, that person in Greece must have also appeared. You are rivals destined by fate. Did you know? At least five of our past Kirins have been killed due to conflicts between Eastern and Western guardians. Although we have mostly had the upper hand in confrontations with the West, our sacrifices have also been substantial. The biggest difference between you and the guardian descended from Greek mythology is that they inherit considerable divine power upon emergence. As for the Kirin, without the protection and combined power of the Zodiac Guardians, it wouldn't be able to compete. After all, training as a Kirin is very challenging."

Qi Yue expressed his disappointment, "Ms Ru Yue, so you're saying that no matter how hard I try, I won't become as powerful as you?"

Hai Ru Yue seemed surprised, "Aren't you the one who called me an overlord dragon?"

Qi Yue glanced at the scenery below, which had shrunk considerably, then said awkwardly, "Well, I mean, I'm living and eating at your place, I should at least be a bit polite, right?"

Hai Ru Yue looked at Qi Yue's embarrassment and couldn't help but feel a little triumphant, "Nothing is absolute. Among our generation of Zodiac Guardians, four have already appeared, including you. You and I are both mutated Zodiac Guardians. I am a bit more powerful than the previous Zodiac Dragon but you are the unprecedented Mo Kirin. There's a chance you might develop some unique abilities and become stronger through training. The fact that you were able to use your emerging powers within only two days is a clear indication. Although weak, it's a good start. Once we get back, I'll teach you the Kirin Upgrading Technique so you can start training."

Qi Yue tentatively asked, "Does this mean I don't have to practice my healing ability anymore?"

Hai Ru Yue said, "I thought you weren't afraid of fights. Turns out, you can get scared too!"

Qi Yue rolled his eyes, "I'm not a masochist, I'd prefer not to fight if I don't have to."

Hai Ru Yue said, "Since you are currently performing well, you can start practicing the Kirin Upgrading Technique when we get back. I have a lot of matters to attend to and won't have time to play with you anymore. However, if you can't make progress in the Kirin Upgrading Technique, you'll still have to practice your healing ability. Look, it's over there." While speaking, Hai Ru Yue suddenly pointed downwards.

Qi Yue looked down, suppressing his fear. Below was a range of mountains, not particularly high but shrouded in a foggy haze, giving off an ethereal aura.

Suddenly, Hai Ru Yue retracted her dragon wings. Their bodies started to plummet towards the ground like meteors. Diving from thousands of meters in the air, they immediately experienced intense weightlessness. Screaming, Qi Yue tightened his arms around Hai Ru Yue. One of his hands was placed firmly on the hard dragon scales covering Hai Ru Yue's chest. It felt like he was holding onto a small knoll, but with all the fear, he was in no state to enjoy the sensation. Instead, his eyes clamped shut.

A faint black-silver stream of energy suddenly gushed out from Qi Yue as a result of his sudden fear. Hai Ru Yue felt a sudden lightness in her body, her energy surging instantly. The Kirin Breath coming from Qi Yue replenished the energy she had drained during their Attribute Metamorphosis process, restoring her to full energy instantly. Watching Qi Yue's pale face, Hai Ru Yue shook her head lightly. The dragon wings on her back slowly unfolded, reducing their speed considerably.

Qi Yue didn't know how much time had passed with his eyes closed. Suddenly he felt a jolt under his feet and immediately shouted, "I'm dead, I'm dead."

"Stop being so dramatic," Hai Ru Yue slapped away Qi Yue's hand from her chest. She had been supporting Qi Yue with one hand and preparing to ward off potential enemies with the other. During their descent, she had no choice but to let Qi Yue hold onto her chest. Even though it was through her dragon scales, Qi Yue's injured hand still made her sensitive area feel hot, giving her a significant sensation. Of course, what she mainly felt was disgust.