Chapter 1193: The Reward for the Finals
Chapter 1193: Chapter 1193: The Reward for the Finals
Upon hearing his words, General Bai Ling also began to show a look of shock, making eye gestures to inquire, and Yan Xinghe hastily nodded in confirmation.
“Understood.” General Bai Ling stood up and said to the staff officer, “Turn off the display for now.”
Although the staff officer didn’t know what had happened, he naturally did as the general requested and quickly turned off the display.
General Bai Ling spoke solemnly, “Due to some special circumstances, we’ll stop the viewing here. Everyone, please return to your posts.”
Without further explanation, the gathered generals couldn’t help but feel perplexed, exchanging glances. But as the commander, General Bai Ling’s authority within the Seventh Fleet was beyond question.
After all the generals had left, Yan Xinghe finally let out a sigh of relief and looked at General Bai Ling with a wry smile.
General Bai Ling’s expression was also somewhat strange as he spoke in a deep voice to the staff officer, “Continue playing the footage, let’s watch.”
“Yes,” the staff officer reactivated the display.
The three people on the screen could be seen rather clearly. As General Bai Ling focused on their faces, he couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
“How can it be a woman? Are you sure you didn’t see it wrong?” General Bai Ling asked Yan Xinghe again.
Yan Xinghe replied with a wry smile, “Commander, one of them is Bai Xiuxiu! And so similar to Lan Xuanyu, it’s definitely related to him. Although in women’s clothing, Bai Xiuxiu hasn’t changed at all.”
Yes, those two women in the footage, weren’t they so familiar?
General Bai Ling’s expression also became animated, “This kid, he really has a way…”
Yan Xinghe, somewhat bemused, said, “Although I don’t know why he would do this, there’s no doubt they must be very successful with their infiltration. This matter is of great importance, Commander. I think we should report to the federation as soon as possible and keep this information secret, to avoid the risk of their identities being exposed. If we can acquire this imagery data, it’s possible for interested parties within the federation to investigate and leak it. Their infiltration is now crucial for us. They haven’t returned for months, but it seems they have truly integrated into Sky Dragon Planet. If I remember correctly, Lan Xuanyu’s Martial Soul should be dragon-related. When he comes back, I have a feeling that he’ll bring us even more amazing intel. Just like the last introduction of Dragon Knights.”
General Bai Ling nodded slightly, “Indeed, I will report to the military myself and mark this information as top-secret. We must ensure their protection.”
“Commander’s glory,” Yan Xinghe said, relieved.
General Bai Ling smiled and said, “I’m just looking forward to their return with more secrets. Shrek Academy, truly worthy of the name Shrek Academy! Only Shrek could nurture such exceptional disciples.”
As part of the absolute military high command, his commendation of Shrek Academy was evident.
Having said that, he did not delay and immediately made contact with the military. If they could get this video material, other fleets should be able to as well; it was unknown whether it had already spread within the federation. It was vital to suppress this issue immediately.
Sky Dragon Planet.
When Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu once again ascended the Ascending Dragon Platform, the atmosphere was different from every previous occasion.
The air atop the platform seemed to be almost frozen, with the God-level Dragon Clan members having already taken their places by the Dragon Power Pillars much earlier. The Dragon Knights had yet to arrive.
The huge Silver Light Gate remained open. There was no doubt that the Dragon Knights would come today for the final contest, although it was uncertain how many would show up.
Qi Tianlong had arrived even before Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu. Seeing “Ernu,” Qi Tianlong took the initiative to nod his head in greeting.
Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu returned the gesture. Although the final was imminent, since Qi Tianlong had previously shown goodwill towards “them,” their relationship wasn’t too antagonistic.
Today’s victor would take the laurels of the Ascending Dragon Contest. Lan Xuanyu had learned from Huang Yuanlang what benefits the champion of the contest could obtain. An additional reward, which was an unprecedented visit to the Dragon Realm, had not been part of the original champion’s rewards.
The other rewards included the privilege for the Ascending Dragon Contest champion to forcibly choose a Mount Dragon during the selection of Dragon Knights. This means that the chosen Mount Dragon cannot object, or else it would face immense pressure from the entire Dragon Clan.
This was why even a powerful being like Qi Tianlong was still without a Mount Dragon. Those aiming for the championship of the Ascending Dragon Contest would not choose their Mount Dragon in advance. However, this benefit seemed rather unnecessary for Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu.
Beyond this, the champion of the Ascending Dragon Contest was also given the title of Sub-Dragon Knight. This meant they were recognized as the foremost individual below the ranks of Dragon Knights. The status of a Sub-Dragon Knight was not inferior to that of a City Lord and was extremely prestigious. Almost every Sub-Dragon Knight was guaranteed to pass the future Dragon Knight selection and become a prospective Dragon Knight.
The greatest benefit for a Sub-Dragon Knight was the construction of a specialized Dragon Power Hall just for their use, separate from the city’s Dragon Power Halls.
Huang Yuanlang had informed them that since Fenglong City was ranked last among all major cities, its Dragon Power Hall was relatively weak in comparison. However, the Dragon Power Hall of a Sub-Dragon Knight would be built to the standards of those for Dragon Knights. Although it couldn’t compare to direct cultivation in the Dragon Realm, it was certainly a prime location! Possessing such a Dragon Power Hall would greatly benefit the Sub-Dragon Knight’s cultivation. Especially with the Dragon Knight selection taking place in a few years, the Dragon Power Hall could almost serve as a guaranteed ticket for the Sub-Dragon Knight. This was what Lan Xuanyu valued the most. With such a Dragon Power Hall, he and Bai Xiuxiu would have no shortage of Dragon Qi for cultivation. Moreover, they could even convert Dragon Qi through the Treasure Hunting Beast, providing it for their companions’ cultivation. This would bring his plan closer to fruition.
Thus, he was determined to win this match.
The Dragon Clan was very generous towards its own people, especially the promising younger generation. After entering the final the day before yesterday, they received another reward. This time, it was a Dragon Bone. Yes, it was not Dragon Marrow nor Dragon Crystal but a Dragon Bone.
At first thought, Dragon Bones do not seem as precious as Dragon Crystals or Dragon Marrow. However, the awarded Dragon Bone was from a complete Giant Dragon, complete with its Dragon Crystals and Dragon Marrow.
Huang Daoqi had told them that the greatest benefit of a complete Dragon Bone was that it could serve as a deputy mount. A deputy mount referred to a second Mount Dragon. The Dragon Clan possessed a Secret Method to refine such complete Dragon Bones into Netherworld Dragons, also known as Bone Dragons, which could be controlled through one’s divine consciousness. Even if the Mount Dragon wasn’t by their side, this Netherworld Dragon that could be stored within a Space storage area could instantly turn a Dragon Knight into a Bone Dragon Knight. Such a benefit was incomparable to mere Dragon Crystals and Dragon Marrow!
Even the prospective Dragon Knights didn’t all have a deputy mount – it was out of the question for ordinary Dragon Clan members. Only the eighteen Dragon Knights were certain to have a deputy mount.
The Dragon Bone bestowed upon Lan Xuanyu was over one hundred and fifty meters long, with a robust and colossal form. Judging from the bone itself, it was from a Dragon of Strength, although it wasn’t possible to determine which Dragon Clan it belonged to. With broad dragon wings and strong bones, full of Dragon Crystals and Dragon Marrow, and even traces of fluctuating mind. It was absolutely among the best of existing complete Dragon Bones – personally chosen for him by Moke Dragon Knight Luo Lan.
Of course, Lan Xuanyu was not yet qualified to refine this Dragon Bone into a Netherworld Dragon. That would require divine consciousness and the use of Dragon Crystals for refinement. He still needed to progress further. But keeping the Dragon Bone for the future was an excellent resource! Ones with Dragon Crystals were certainly from a high-ranking Dragon Clan.