NOVEL NEXT Chapter 53: A Pact Forged in the Sea of the Lost
With more people joining the Feng family, the family's power grew rapidly, expanding in size and influence.
However, Feng Yuan didn't concern himself with these matters. He simply relaxed in Wangyun Courtyard, enjoying a laid-back lifestyle.
He loved this peaceful existence, free from worries. Whenever he felt bored, he would take walks, and he even set up a barbecue grill in his courtyard, enjoying leisurely days filled with comfort.
This peaceful and relaxed life was exactly what he sought.
"Reporting to the Young Master!"
Outside the courtyard, a guard's respectful voice called.
"We have made progress on your previous order to find a mount of the level 7. In the eastern part of Vastmile County, within the Sea of the Lost, there is said to be a Level 7 beast, a demon king, whose true form is a flood dragon."
The guard's voice carried excitement and awe. The Young Master was truly incredible, seeking to capture a Level 7 demon king as a mount.
Vastmile County?
Feng Yuan nodded. "Got it."
After speaking, he extended his divine sense, instantly covering all of Vastmile County. Soon, he located the flood dragon.
However, Feng Yuan noticed that the creature's aura was weak, and its life force was steadily fading.
It was clear that this flood dragon was nearing the end of its lifespan.
Beasts generally lived longer than humans. A Level 7 cultivator could live up to ten thousand years, and for a flood dragon with powerful bloodlines, its lifespan would typically be two to three times longer.
But since its life force was dwindling, it was clear that this flood dragon was extremely old.
"A flood dragon, huh? A pity it's not a true dragon. But if I refine its bloodline a bit, it should be barely sufficient as a mount," Feng Yuan muttered before disappearing from Wangyun Mountain.
When he reappeared, he was already at the Sea of the Lost in Vastmile County.
The Sea of the Lost was vast, filled with dangerous undercurrents and numerous beasts, including many level 6 beasts. It was considered a forbidden area for humans, hence its name.
Deep within the sea, a massive creature coiled. Its body was nearly a thousand meters long, and no beasts dared come near it within a hundred miles.
This creature had a pair of claws, a horse's head, and a serpent's tail. Its body was covered in dark scales, and it had whiskers and horns, giving it a majestic appearance.
Atop its head was a small horn, glowing faintly green.
This was the ruler of the Sea of the Lost, the Ink Sea Flood Dragon, a descendant of the Azure Dragon, though with a diluted bloodline.
Suddenly, the flood dragon's eyes snapped open, and its massive pupils, shining with green light like galaxies, focused on Feng Yuan.
"Human!"
The Ink Sea Flood Dragon's voice echoed, causing the surrounding sea to churn with powerful waves.
Its eyes were filled with caution. Beasts were more sensitive than humans, and the fact that this human could approach unnoticed meant his strength was formidable.
As a level 7 demon king, it wasn't foolish like lower-ranked beasts and didn't attack recklessly.
However, it remained on high alert. Conflict between humans and beasts was common; humans could become food for beasts, and beast parts were valuable for refining pills and weapons.
Was this stranger here to kill it?
Feng Yuan didn't respond immediately. Instead, he carefully examined the flood dragon before nodding and saying,
"Not bad. You look decent enough."
Then he looked up at the Ink Sea Flood Dragon and said calmly,
"I'm giving you an opportunity become my mount."
The flood dragon's enormous eyes widened, and its voice boomed like thunder, "Human, do you know what you are saying?"
A powerful killing intent surged from its body, causing the entire Sea of the Lost to tremble. Countless beasts fled toward the edges of the sea.
The awakening of the demon king meant it was time to hunt.
Some of the more intelligent beasts gazed fearfully in the direction of the overwhelming aura.
The Ink Sea Flood Dragon's eyes were filled with murderous intent. Even the King of the Jinghong Empire didn't have the right to take it as a mount.
As a flood dragon, its combat power was incredibly strong.
Though it was only a mid-tier Seventh-level Beast, comparable to a human level 7 cultivator, its true combat power rivaled that of a Half-layer return to level 8 cultivator.
A hint of fear flashed in the flood dragon's eyes as it coldly said,
"Human, I don't have long to live and can no longer break through. In a hundred years, I'll be dead. Let me live out the rest of my life, and when I die, you can take my body."
"Otherwise, I'll fight you with everything I have, and you won't escape unscathed."
It was nearing death and wanted only to see the world a bit longer.
If pushed, it wouldn't hesitate to fight to the death, since it was going to die anyway.
Feng Yuan said nothing. A drop of bright red blood appeared in his palm, and from the blood came a roar like that of a true dragon, shaking the heavens and sending terrifying waves of energy outward.
The flood dragon's entire body trembled, and its pupils contracted sharply as it gasped in shock.
"That's…!"
Feng Yuan spoke calmly, "A drop of True Dragon Blood. You're a descendant of the dragon race, so you know exactly how valuable this is to you."
The flood dragon shuddered, and its aura grew restless.
At that moment, I was overwhelmed with excitement.
True Dragon Blood!
If it could absorb this blood, not only would its bloodline evolve, but its cultivation would advance even further.
The flood dragon looked at Feng Yuan with a serious expression.
Since the human brought True Dragon Blood, it seemed he wasn't here to kill it.
Mount…
The flood dragon's eyes filled with conflict. As a descendant of the Azure Dragon, though its bloodline was thin, it still carried immense pride.
Becoming a human's mount was hard to accept.
Seeing its hesitation, Feng Yuan didn't rush it.
Forcing the flood dragon into submission would be meaningless. If it was to be his mount, it would be more of a partner.
If the flood dragon ultimately refused, Feng Yuan wouldn't force it.
After a long time, the Ink Sea Flood Dragon raised its head and spoke in a booming voice,
"Fine, I accept."
It was going to die soon anyway, and this True Dragon Blood offered it not only a chance to advance but also to possibly return its bloodline to its ancestors. The benefits were too great to resist.
Most importantly, it didn't want to die.
The True Dragon Blood would allow it to live longer!
Feng Yuan nodded, and with a wave of his hand, a mark appeared on the flood dragon's forehead.
This… was a Master-Servant Contract!
How could this be!
The flood dragon's pupils shrank, its face filled with terror as it looked at Feng Yuan.
Forming a Master-Servant Contract with a beast required the beast's consent, yet it hadn't even sensed the contract forming before it was established.
This meant the human before it was far more powerful than it had imagined.
At that moment, its pride was completely shattered, leaving only respect.
The beast race revered strength if you were stronger, you were the king.
With Feng Yuan's terrifying strength, submitting to him didn't feel like a disgrace.
Especially since he could casually produce something as priceless as True Dragon Blood, proving how extraordinary he was.
Feng Yuan handed the True Dragon Blood to the flood dragon and said calmly, "Hurry up and refine it."The flood dragon's heart pounded, and it immediately responded,"Yes, Master."