Chapter 1116: Chapter 1116

In other words, what was happening now was the convergence of the bloodline auras of several thousand dragon beings, which then in turn tempered those same dragons.

Those capable of withstanding more pressure would gain greater benefits. Dragons with weaker endurance would be pushed farther away, or even fall outright—gaining little, or merely serving as conduits of energy with no real harvest. Undoubtedly, the Rising Dragon process offered no real advantage to low-level dragons; they might even suffer damage from the extraction of their bloodline power. For Higher Dragons, however, this process was nothing short of a transformation.

In the end, only dragons that managed to ascend onto the Rising Dragon Platform would reap enormous benefits. Those unable to reach it would naturally gain far less, and might even be injured. In this way, the outstanding were separated from the ordinary.

Such a seemingly simple Rising Dragon ritual actually concealed so much calculation. One had to admit that the dragons of Celestial Celestial Dragon Planet were truly exceptional in wisdom, making masterful use of the wondrous Rising Dragon Platform.

Just as Lan Xuanyu was inwardly admiring this, the Treasure Seeking Beast’s voice suddenly rang out in his mind.

“Master, this is yours!”

“Huh? What do you mean, mine?” Lan Xuanyu asked in surprise.

“I just remembered—this Rising Dragon Platform was forged by you! Back in treasure records of the Divine Realm, it was called the Rising Dragon Pillar. It was used by you to test the strength of your subordinates.”

“In the Divine Realm, only dragon clan members of third God rank or higher were qualified to use the Rising Dragon Pillar, and even then, only when they were on the verge of a breakthrough. Yet here it’s being used by these pseudo-dragons—honestly…”

“So you’re saying the Rising Dragon Pillar dates back to the era when the Dragon God ruled?” Lan Xuanyu asked.

“Yes,” the Treasure Seeking Beast replied. “After the great war, the Rising Dragon Pillar fell together with the Dragon God, and somehow ended up here.”

Lan Xuanyu frowned slightly. “That small space that’s been calling to me… you think it has something to do with me?”

“The more I think about it, the more certain I am,” the Treasure Seeking Beast said seriously. “When you have the chance, you must go and take a look.”

Lan Xuanyu then asked, “Can I reclaim the Rising Dragon Pillar? And if I do, what benefits would it bring me?”

“At your current cultivation level, you can’t,” the Treasure Seeking Beast replied. “Unless you regain godhood—at the very least, a First-Rank God position—and completely envelop the Rising Dragon Pillar with your bloodline aura, only then would it be possible to reclaim it.”

“But of course there are benefits. The Rising Dragon Pillar is originally your divine weapon. Among all the divine artifacts you created, it’s the only one not forged from your own body. As for how you made it, even I don’t know.”

“You spent countless years in the Divine Realm refining it. If you can retrieve it, it would definitely help you become a God King again.”

“I still remember you once telling me that as long as the Rising Dragon Pillar existed, dragon souls could be stabilized, unwavering in heart. It was immensely beneficial for maintaining the mental stability of the dragon clan.”

“Later on, the Rising Dragon Pillar disappeared first. I’ve started to wonder—whether the changes in your temperament back then had something to do with its disappearance.”

“Thinking back now… the connection might be huge. Could it have been stolen?”

Lan Xuanyu’s brows knit together. “Something like that happened? So if my cultivation reaches the super-god level, I might be able to reclaim this Super God artifact, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“Even now, if you cultivate at its summit, it should bring you considerable benefits. After all, it’s yours. Even in its dormant state, it should still respond to your aura and give something back.”

“I think your next breakthrough will be crucial. If you break through elsewhere, reaching the peak level of a human Titled Douluo would already be impressive.”

“But if you break through at the top of the Rising Dragon Pillar… you might take a single step straight into godhood—reaching the level of a Third-Rank God.”

Hearing this, Lan Xuanyu’s heart immediately stirred.

Originally, he planned to return to Shrek Academy and rely on the Eternal Tree, with Uncle Le protecting him, to break through to seven rings. But after hearing the Treasure Seeking Beast, his thoughts shifted entirely. Becoming a god in one step—that speed was simply astonishing.

Moreover, once he ascended to godhood, his Golden and Silver Dragon King bloodlines would certainly fuse further. His overall strength would skyrocket, far beyond that of ordinary god-level powerhouses.

However, cultivating at the top of the Rising Dragon Platform would not be easy. Perhaps this Rising Dragon Competition was the perfect chance to test the waters.

Lost in thought, Lan Xuanyu slowed slightly. More than ten giant dragons were already ahead of him, and they were rapidly approaching the summit.

Each dragon radiated dazzling light. The Rising Dragon Pillar greatly enhanced their bloodlines. Even at a thousand meters from the top, the pressure continued to intensify—but these Higher Dragons could already feel the benefits and surged upward with renewed effort. The farther ahead they flew, the greater the pressure, and the greater the rewards.

Now that Lan Xuanyu understood the secret of the Rising Dragon Pillar, he naturally wouldn’t miss such a golden opportunity. With a flash, he flapped his wings and surged above Bai Xiuxiu. His dragon claw reached out, gripping her body, and his wings suddenly erupted with brilliant golden light, accelerating them instantly.

A thunderous dragon roar burst from Lan Xuanyu’s mouth.

The moment the roar rang out, blinding golden light exploded outward, taking the shape of a dragon—as if Lan Xuanyu’s body had expanded in an instant. The golden projection grew to several times the size of his transformed dragon body, stretching over a hundred meters long.

In that moment, all dragons within a thousand meters stiffened. Under the overwhelming pressure of the air itself, they were forced backward, plunging downward—at least a hundred meters.

Lan Xuanyu carried Bai Xiuxiu skyward, instantly overtaking the entire group and seizing the lead.

This was the Golden Dragon Roar unleashed in the Golden Dragon King’s true form, further amplified by the Golden Dragon Berserk Domain.

The overwhelming bloodline aura of the Golden Dragon King erupted, suppressing all dragons. The golden radiance faded, and Lan Xuanyu returned to his original form—now far ahead of the others.

The dense dragon energy in the air pressed down solely on him and Bai Xiuxiu. Bai Xiuxiu was already struggling to endure it, but Lan Xuanyu only grew stronger. His bloodline surged as he frantically devoured the surrounding dragon energy—not refining it, but forcefully swallowing it, absorbing everything through his dragon core without discrimination.

His body, built upon the dragon core and jointly supported by the Golden and Silver Dragon King bloodlines, possessed terrifying endurance.

Though he couldn’t currently activate Dragon God Transformation, his physical strength was unquestionably god-tier. Because he absorbed such a massive amount of dragon energy, the pressure affecting the other dragons weakened significantly.

The dragons behind him rushed forward desperately. Yet by the time they closed the distance again, Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu were already less than a hundred meters from the summit.

Lan Xuanyu unleashed another Golden Dragon Roar.

The surrounding dragons were no pushovers. In an instant, multicolored lights erupted as each dragon revealed its own abilities. Deafening dragon roars echoed through the heavens.

With all his strength, Lan Xuanyu beat his wings, carrying Bai Xiuxiu—

And at last, he was the first to land atop the Rising Dragon Platform.