Chapter 2071: 607: Dragon Breath Land
Chapter 2071: Chapter 607: Dragon Breath Land
Meanwhile.
Some beautiful and enchanting phantoms appeared on the river surface!
On the data panel.
…
“Tip: You have discovered ‘Dragon Breath Land: Heavenly Altar’!
Your ‘Heavenly Dragon Blood’ has resonated with the ‘Heavenly Dragon Breath’, granting you permission to enter the Dragon Breath Land!
Your physical attributes have been slightly strengthened!
You have received the blessing of the Five-clawed Heavenly Dragon ‘Breath of Destruction’!
Breath of Destruction: All your physical attacks will have the special effect of ‘depletion of vitality and reduction of lifespan’!”
…
“This strange river is actually a breath left in the material world by the Five-clawed Heavenly Dragon?”
Matthew felt slightly surprised.
Normally, even the remnants of a powerful being should have been weathered and eroded by the passage of time.
After all.
It has been a very, very long time since the period when the Five-clawed Heavenly Dragon was active…
“Unless someone has set up some kind of ceremonial field here, deliberately controlling the cycle of the dragon’s breath…”
After signaling Lulu and Coco to wait by the shore.
Matthew turned and walked step by step towards the splendid buildings on the river.
Soon enough.
The river water reached up to his chest.
To his surprise, even with the protection of the Heavenly Dragon Blood, Matthew felt slightly uncomfortable as he ventured deeper into the river.
If he goes further.
The thin Heavenly Dragon Blood in him might not withstand the negative effects of the domineering dragon breath!
“What a terrifying method.”
Matthew was not surprised by the strength of the dragon breath, but by the method of the powerful individual who set up the ceremonial field.
He took out the ‘Void Thorn’, unfolded its defensive form, immediately isolating the poisonous dragon breath from the outside.
Not long after.
He arrived in front of the scene of those buildings.
This was the entrance to a demiplane.
“The people of Storluk are most likely searching for this demiplane called ‘Dragon Breath Land: Heavenly Altar’!”
Matthew understood in his heart.
The next moment.
He dived into the river, using the power of the Heavenly Dragon Blood to enter the demiplane.
With a splash.
The river water receded in an instant.
Matthew’s feet landed on the hard riverbank.
He looked down.
Underfoot, there was an endless sea of golden sand!
And behind him was the river formed by a slow-moving stream of Coiling Dragon breath.
From this angle, it was clear to see that this dragon breath was artificially controlled into a peculiar cycle.
This cycle system consisted of five substructures, each corresponding to one of the river’s five colors.
For those who didn’t understand the intricacies.
Approaching this dragon breath was a daunting task, let alone deciphering this system.
No wonder Storluk’s undead wandered here without progressing.
To enter this Dragon Breath Land, they even resorted to capturing the fairy queen, attempting to obtain the key for entry from her.
Sadly, they were gravely mistaken.
This magical demiplane had nothing to do with the fairies!
“This is…”
“The sanctuary of the Astromancer!”
Matthew’s gaze reached the end of the beach made of golden sand.
There.
A series of steps built from white jade stone ascended to the sky.
The steps abruptly ended at a certain point.
Beyond that was an endless starry sky.
And far above in the starry sky, a vast and resplendent star map!
Between the stairs and the star map, faint small light points could be seen.
Matthew focused and observed closely.
Those small light points were projections, most of which depicted humans dressed in ancient, solemn attire, riding on Immortal Cranes.
Meanwhile.
He discovered a door on either side of the stairs.
Both doors were unfathomably deep, dark and shadowy, giving an indescribable sense of mystery.
Matthew approached the stairs.
Nearby stood a white jade stone tablet, inscribed in Su language, demon language, and the common tongue—
“Path to Heaven, Door of Ascension.
The living enter the Gate of Reincarnation;
The dead enter the Gate of Death;
Disciples of the stars, may ride the crane to cross.”
Path to Heaven, Door of Ascension?
Matthew’s heart stirred.
Could it be that the people of the Eastern Continent were not annihilated, but rather led by the Astromancers to another place?
He climbed the stairs and reached the end, discovering that beyond the stairs was an endless Void Turbulence!
Interestingly enough.
Near the stairs, the void appeared exceptionally solid and stable, though no one knew how the Astromancers accomplished this.
“According to the jade stele, only Astromancers can ride a particular Immortal Crane and fly directly to the star where the destination lies.”
“Others seem to be able to only pass through the Life Gate or the Death Gate?”
Matthew did not recklessly attempt to enter the void.
He searched around a bit and, finding no other clues, retreated to the bottom of the stairs.
He first located the Life Gate, then summoned a lively rabbit and sent it through the Life Gate.
Matthew watched the rabbit.
It hopped around inside the gate for a while and initially seemed fine, but suddenly, a flash of Black Light appeared, the rabbit let out a miserable scream and then vanished without a trace.
Matthew’s pupils contracted!
He clearly saw that right before the rabbit disappeared, it had turned into dust!
“Is this the Life Gate?”
Matthew developed a strong distrust of the Astromancers.
He turned to the Death Gate.
He tossed a skeleton in.
The result was the same as before, with the difference being that the skeleton felt no fear and did not struggle, also turning to dust under the cover of a Black Light and disappearing without a trace.
Even the mark Matthew placed on it vanished.
“So physical transcendence also counts as ascension?”
Matthew silently ridiculed in his heart.
It seems that the most proper way to explore the whereabouts of this Heavenly Altar is to find an Astromancer.
This place has survived through such a long stretch of time without falling, likely making it one of the most remarkable sites in Eastern Continent ruins.
It’s very likely linked to the legacy of some powerful Astromancers.
“Go back and ask Yu Qi if he’s free.”
“And bring Mrs. Wolf along…”
Deciding upon his course of action in his mind.
Matthew quickly exited this demiplane without lingering further.
At the moment of leaving.
Matthew felt an inexplicable sense of relief, further affirming his judgment and decisions.
“This place surely still harbors mysteries, those powerful ancient Astromancers were likely no angels either…”
“Upon entering, I felt as if I was being watched by a powerful presence, a sensation of such intensity was unprecedented.”
“That kind of intensity almost rivals Isabelle…”
Matthew silently assessed in his mind.
He wasn’t inexperienced in worldly matters; on the contrary, he was accustomed to being under the gaze of powerful existences like those in the astral world.
Even being among the Europa and the Five-clawed Heavenly Dragon caliber.
Never gave Matthew such an oppressive feeling of Prestige.
This shows the depth of the Heavenly Altar’s secrets.
To continue exploring, one must make more preparations.
With that thought.
Matthew unconsciously found himself back at the riverbank.
He instantly noticed a new figure by the riverside, and Lulu and Coco were watching the newcomer warily.
“You can enter the Dragon Breath Land, truly even more extraordinary than I imagined!”
The person looked at Matthew with great interest.
Matthew raised an eyebrow slightly:
“Turing?”
The other responded amiably:
“Loa, Turing, or Second Hand… call me whatever you like.”
“The present me is a completely different me; I’m no longer that previous Twilight Creature, nor that obstinate Loa.”
“I’m nearing complete transformation, only one step away from becoming my true self.”
“No need to worry, I come to you without ill intent.”
Despite these words, Matthew remained cautious.
It was easier when Loa was around; for Isabelle’s sake, this guy might not do anything to him.
But now that Isabelle and Loa have both left.
Though Turing merged with Loa’s memory, he was once the Twilight Creature with the mission of world destruction.
Of course, outwardly, Matthew was still very polite:
“Understood.”
“Mr. Turing, you also know about this Dragon Breath Land?”
Turing answered without hesitation:
“Of course.”
“I watched with my own eyes as that rude and unreasonable Astromancer built this place…”
“It seemed like it was not long ago.”
Not long ago?
Matthew was slightly shocked.
Turing recalled:
“Yes, I still remember the Astromancer’s name…”
“He told me, his name was Su Xu.”
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