Chapter 1105: Chapter 1105

No wonder it was a Divine Dragon Armor forged from dragon bones—and genuine True Dragon bones at that! This set of Divine Dragon Armor was clearly designed to purely enhance strength. Actually, it wasn’t a perfect match for Lan Xuanyu’s body, but he was still able to use it. With his Dragon God bloodline, any type of dragon bone, regardless of attribute, could be effortlessly controlled by him.

The pure boost in strength caused the air around Lan Xuanyu’s body to twist slightly, as though he could tear space apart at any moment. It gave off a sense of boundless power, as if heaven had no handle to grasp and earth had no ring to cling to.

He raised his hand and grabbed at the air. The three-meter-long Dragon Spear on the ground leaped into his grasp. Power surged through it, instantly becoming one with him. The moment it landed in his hand, golden spear light burst forth, and its overwhelmingly fierce aura caused faint cracking sounds to appear in the surrounding space.

Huang Daoqi waved his hand, and a thick yellow halo enveloped the room, preventing it from being shattered by Lan Xuanyu’s power. At the same time, he looked at Lan Xuanyu and nodded in satisfaction.

In his view, being able to don the Divine Dragon Armor so easily and wield its power meant that there was sufficient compatibility.

Divine Dragon Armor was not something just anyone could wear. If one were not of the Dragon Clan and unable to transform into human form, it would be impossible to put it on at all. It was exclusive to Higher Dragons—and not even all Higher Dragons were qualified. Under normal circumstances, only those who had reached the level of god rank could apply for one. Alternatively, a Higher Dragon with the potential to become a Dragon Knight could have one custom-made, but only with the guarantee and support of a powerful figure.

When Bai Xiuxiu first appeared, Huang Daoqi’s original intention had only been to forge a Dragon Spear for her. According to his plan, she would participate in the Rising Dragon Competition ten years later—back then, she simply wasn’t strong enough yet. But after Lan Xuanyu appeared and gained the favor of the Ink Terror Dragon Knight, Huang Daoqi’s ambitions were instantly stirred.

If they could achieve good results in this Rising Dragon Competition, why wait for the next one?

These two sets of Divine Dragon Armor and Dragon Spears had required an enormous amount of resources before they were finally completed.

On Bai Xiuxiu’s side, she had also finished donning her Divine Dragon Armor. What surprised her was that, in her perception, it felt as though the armor were a part of her own body—its compatibility was simply perfect. Her aura continued to soar, and everything about her seemed to be elevated and sublimated during the process of wearing it.

Huang Daoqi looked at her and smiled.

“This set was forged from the body of a giant dragon with a darkness attribute. Since you have dual attributes, we also added the bones of an ice-attribute giant dragon. The two were fused together to complete it. Lan’s set is even more extraordinary—it was forged from some of the largest dragon skeletons ever found and possesses pure, unmatched strength.” Fınd the newest release on n0velfire.net

“Thank you, Father,” Bai Xiuxiu said as she held her Dragon Spear. She could clearly feel that under the effect of this equipment, her strength had risen in a straight line—far more than what even a Two-Word Battle Armor could provide. It felt as though her body itself was growing.

“The Divine Dragon Armor and Dragon Spears will evolve as your cultivation improves. They are companions that grow alongside you. Even during the Dragon Force Body-Tempering process, they can be refined together with your bodies. Their growth potential is what matters most. Both of your sets can be considered top-tier masterpieces. When the Dragon Knights first donned their Divine Dragon Armor, it was no better than this. Only after countless years of continuous nurturing did their armor become even stronger.”

Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu thanked Huang Daoqi once more. This gift was truly invaluable and would undoubtedly be of great help to them in the Rising Dragon Competition.

“Clan Leader, when does the Rising Dragon Competition begin, and what are the rules?” Lan Xuanyu asked.

Huang Daoqi replied, “Twenty-two days from now. You should prepare in advance. The rules are simple—any member of the Dragon Clan may participate. It’s called the Rising Dragon Competition because achieving good results can elevate one’s rank. Low-ranking dragons can advance to mid-ranking, and mid-ranking dragons can advance to high-ranking—though that is very difficult. Since this is your first time participating, you’ll need to start from the lowest tier. This is also the process through which Higher Dragons prove themselves.

“The early stages are all elimination rounds. After entering the top one hundred, the competition shifts to a round-robin format, divided into ten groups. The top three from each group advance to the semifinals. From there, eight are selected to enter the final stage. All dragons who reach the finals automatically gain qualification to participate in future Dragon Knight selections.”

Bai Xiuxiu nodded. “The format doesn’t seem too complicated.”

“Once you enter the semifinals, things become different,” Huang Daoqi continued. “Anyone who reaches the top thirty is an elite. At that point, they can apply for paired combat—meaning they can fight with a mount dragon.”

Lan Xuanyu asked curiously, “What if someone doesn’t have a mount dragon?”

“That’s exactly why I hoped you two would fight as a pair,” Huang Daoqi said. “If you don’t have a mount dragon, you’ll be at a disadvantage. In the semifinals, mount dragons are considered part of one’s strength. If one side has a mount dragon and the other doesn’t, the side with the mount is not allowed to use Divine Dragon Armor or Dragon Spears. Even so, a two-on-one fight is still advantageous.

“Don’t think this is unfair. Being able to obtain a suitable mount dragon is itself a sign of strength. Mount dragons cannot be easily replaced. Any mount used in the Rising Dragon Competition must also be the one used later in the competition for Dragon Knight selection. That’s why dragons don’t choose mount dragons lightly. Once chosen, it proves that the mount’s strength is sufficient and that its compatibility with the Dragon Knight is high.”

“I see,” Lan Xuanyu nodded slightly in understanding.

Huang Daoqi’s eyes gleamed.

“So the ideal scenario is for both of you to make it into the semifinals and secure places in the top thirty—then join forces to charge into the finals. That would greatly increase your chances.”

Bai Xiuxiu asked, “If someone is eliminated before the semifinals, can they still become a mount dragon?”

“Yes, that’s possible,” Huang Daoqi replied. “But it’s definitely not as good as the situation I described.”

“Clan Leader, in your judgment, what are the chances that the two of us make it into the semifinals?” Lan Xuanyu asked.

Huang Daoqi shook his head. “Hard to say. Every tournament produces geniuses, and sometimes luck plays an important role. But your chances are certainly higher—after all, you’re someone Lord Luo Lan values. Xiuxiu will need to work even harder.”

Bai Xiuxiu pursed her lips, showing a hint of stubborn defiance.

“I will. I’ll definitely work hard to enter the semifinals.”

Huang Yuanlang said with a miserable expression, “I’ll work hard too. I hope I can make it into the semifinals with you.”

Huang Daoqi glanced at him but said nothing. However, from his eyes, it was clear that he didn’t have much confidence in his eldest son.

Lan Xuanyu found this somewhat strange. Huang Yuanlang was also a powerhouse at the Titled Douluo level—purely in terms of cultivation, he wasn’t much weaker than Lan Xuanyu. So why did Huang Daoqi have so little confidence in him? Was it possible that he wasn’t particularly skilled in combat?

There were still twenty-two days to go. The Rising Dragon Competition was extremely important to them. Achieving good results could mean gaining access to more resources and learning more secrets related to Dragon Knights.

If that unique space truly was a Dragon Clan graveyard, then Lan Xuanyu would definitely need to find a way to visit it in the future—to see what it was really like. If he could gain strong support there, it would be of immense help to his future path.