A Good Person

"This is..."

Within the Dragon's Nest, when Li Qi and Song Mingyuan saw the Fate Fruit in Long Chen's hand, their hearts couldn't help but race.

The divine light circulated on the Fate Fruit, and the crystal-like skin emitted boundless earth elemental energy. Both Li Qi and Song Mingyuan were proficient in earth elemental powers, so they immediately recognized the preciousness of this Fate Fruit.

"This is Blood Yingfeng's Heavenly Dao Fruit. By consuming it, you will possess the same power as him," Long Chen said.

Song Mingyuan and Li Qi couldn't help but contract their pupils. When Long Chen battled Blood Yingfeng, they had personally witnessed the terrifying power of the crystal elemental energy.

"There are many Heavenly Dao Fruits like this, but only Blood Yingfeng's Heavenly Dao Fruit contains mutated energy. Perhaps this kind of mutated energy comes from the secret of his royal bloodline.

So, the two of you discuss and decide who will digest this Heavenly Dao Fruit!" Long Chen suggested.

"Let Li Qi do it!" Song Mingyuan decisively spoke without hesitation.

"Mingyuan, why is that?" Li Qi asked. In reality, it didn't matter who consumed this Heavenly Dao Fruit between the two of them. He wanted to give the opportunity to Song Mingyuan.

Just as Song Mingyuan was about to explain, Long Chen interjected, "Mingyuan is right. You are more suitable for this Heavenly Dao Fruit. Originally, I should have given it directly to you, but I respect Mingyuan's opinion."

"Boss, why is that?" Li Qi inquired.

"The power of earth is the power of the land—solid and humble, capable of bearing all things without seeking credit and nurturing all things without arrogance.

When both of you acquired the power of earth at the same time, your personalities were influenced by it, becoming more peaceful.

However, Li Qi, your nature is fierce, and the power of later earth is more aggressive. On the other hand, Mingyuan has a gentle character that aligns better with the earth's submissive nature.

The power of crystal stones is a power of aggression, excelling in strength. It suits your personality more, and your Dragon Soul is also more compatible with it," Long Chen explained.

"But taking such a big advantage makes me feel uneasy!" Li Qi couldn't help but scratch his head.

"Your own brother is saying this. Don't you think it's being overly sentimental?" Song Mingyuan retorted irritably.

Long Chen chuckled and said, "There's nothing to feel uneasy about. I will transfer the Dragon Vein that you condensed using the power of earth to Song Mingyuan, as compensation for him.

This way, you will return to the original state of a Heavenly Saint, and all the Dragon Veins will need to be re-condensed."

"Can it really be done like this?" Both of them were greatly surprised.

Inside the secret chamber of the Dragon's Nest, the three of them sat cross-legged on the ground. Li Qi's large hand was placed on Song Mingyuan's back, while Long Chen had his hand on Li Qi's back.

Behind Long Chen, the dragon blood veins circulated, vast dragon power surged, and boundless dragon vein energy erupted. Li Qi's body trembled suddenly.

"Detaching the primary dragon vein will be painful. Endure it," Long Chen advised.

"Just go ahead, Boss. Don't worry," Li Qi gritted his teeth.

"Buzz."

Suddenly, his body trembled violently, and the dragon veins appeared on his back. But just as the dragon veins emerged, they were shattered by the force of Long Chen's Nine Veins, causing Li Qi to let out a painful grunt as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

However, Li Qi maintained his fixed posture. His primary dragon vein was shattered, and he had to control his instincts, refraining from resisting.

The shattered dragon vein eventually transformed into a condensed energy, flowing along Li Qi's arm and entering Song Mingyuan's body.

An hour later, Long Chen's complexion was somewhat pale, but he breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted. Everything had gone relatively smoothly.

At this point, Li Qi had already passed out. He seemed as if he had been completely drained, as all of his dragon vein power had been transferred to Song Mingyuan's body by Long Chen.

The power of thick earth flowed incessantly within Song Mingyuan's body, the violent energy making him extremely uncomfortable.

"Li Qi, wake up..."

Long Chen roused Li Qi. Li Qi's eyelids felt incredibly heavy; although he struggled to open them, he could only manage to open a small slit.

"Focus your mind and calm your breath. Absorb the energy of the Heavenly Dao Fruit with all your might, channel it into your dantian."

Long Chen pried open Li Qi's mouth, and the Heavenly Dao Fruit in his hand turned into a liquid, slowly flowing into Li Qi's mouth.

Li Qi at this moment seemed like a riverbed that had been dry for millennia. When the juice of the Fate Fruit entered his mouth, his entire being perked up, and his eyes instantly opened.

As he consumed the entire Heavenly Dao Fruit, Li Qi's aura began to change. It shifted from gentle to fierce, and his irises displayed octagonal crystal runes, giving his gaze a sharp and fierce edge.

"Crack, crack, crack..."

Then, pieces of crystal, each about the size of a soybean, emerged on his face. They instantly covered his entire body, as if he was donning a suit of crystal armor.

Li Qi's aura became sharp and vigorous, completely different from before. Even though the dragon vein aura had disappeared, returning him to a state similar to entering the Heavenly Saint realm, his aura fluctuations were definitely not inferior to a strong cultivator who had condensed a primary dragon vein.

"This is getting a bit scary." Watching Li Qi, Song Mingyuan couldn't help but take a cold breath.

As fellow earth elemental experts, nobody understood Li Qi's terrifying potential better than him. The current Li Qi was no longer the same as before.

"Buzz."

Suddenly, Li Qi's entire body trembled, and dragon shadows actually appeared above the crystals. These dragon shadows swam around the crystals on his body.

"It seems quite satisfied with your current abilities," Long Chen laughed.

"Thanks for both your and Mingyuan's help. I won't let you down," feeling the violent power of the crystals within him, Li Qi's excited voice trembled. This power of the crystals seemed tailor-made for him.

Even the Dragon Soul emerged automatically, thoroughly enjoying this power of the crystals. It willingly infused the power of the Dragon Soul into each crystal, aiding his fusion with the crystals.

"Exhale."

Long Chen handed the enormous Blood Lizard Battle Axe to Li Qi. This battle axe was a precious inheritance of the Blood Crystal Lizard clan, and outsiders couldn't control it. However, Long Chen had stored it within the chaotic space, erasing its soul imprint. He retained its spirit, but after wiping its memories, it was like a blank slate. With Li Qi possessing the power of the crystals, he could easily make it acknowledge him.

"Blood Yingfeng truly was a good person, even preparing a weapon for me," Li Qi accepted the Blood Lizard Battle Axe, feeling the terrifying energy within it. He couldn't help but exclaim in excitement.

With the power of the crystals and this formidable divine weapon, Li Qi felt like a tiger with wings. Even though he currently lacked a primary dragon vein aura, he still possessed great confidence.

"Alright, concentrate on condensing your dragon vein aura within the Dragon's Nest. Now, you need to start from scratch. However, with this divine weapon aiding you, your speed in condensing the dragon vein aura will be greatly increased," Long Chen said.

"Got it."

Suppressing his excitement, Li Qi placed the Blood Lizard Battle Axe in front of him, formed hand seals with both hands, and began to recondense his dragon vein aura.

Long Chen and Song Mingyuan exited the secret chamber. As the chamber's doors slowly closed, Song Mingyuan looked at the doors and couldn't help but sigh, "The future Li Qi will undoubtedly shine like a comet!"