Chapter 529: Encounter

Just as the battle in Rochel Canyon was heating up, Li Mochen had already brought Angela, Hazel, and the young dragon vein to the Star Realm, following the bloodline's guidance and the ethereal pull to arrive outside the Dragon Tomb.

From the outside, it appeared as a star among the stars, but its luster was slightly dim, inconspicuous among the celestial bodies.

"This time, our goal also includes the 'Dragon's Enlightenment.' We need to find this item in the Dragon Tomb."

"Dragon's Enlightenment?"

Angela raised an eyebrow slightly. "That's highly unlikely. I've heard the dragon race hasn't encountered it for a long time."

'Dragon's Enlightenment' was a heirloom artifact of the dragon race, also a holy relic. Its function and nature somewhat resembled the legendary 'Holy Grail,' only encountered by those 'dragons' deemed worthy and acknowledged by the item.

The dragon race also took pride in encountering 'Dragon's Enlightenment.' If one was fortunate enough to meet it, it would be enough to boast about for a lifetime.

The key was that this item could bring immense benefits. Although 'Dragon's Enlightenment' couldn't grant immortality or the ability to achieve anything one wished like the 'Holy Grail,' it could help dragons further refine their bloodline, strengthen their physique, and raise their profession level.

Over the past ten thousand years, the dragons favored by 'Dragon's Enlightenment' had all accomplished great deeds, making this holy relic even more renowned.

Angela was very knowledgeable. She knew that this heirloom artifact of the dragon race usually hid within the Dragon Tomb to accumulate power, only appearing before the worthy via teleportation when a qualified dragon emerged.

However, in the last hundred years or so, she hadn't heard of any dragon being favored by 'Dragon's Enlightenment.'

Rumors said this artifact had suffered severe damage, others claimed it had been seized and sealed, and some believed that the dragon race's bloodline had degraded over the past century, so naturally no qualified dragon had gained its recognition—but these were all unconfirmed rumors.

"The most crucial point is that we are humans after all. I've never heard of any dragon bloodline sorcerer encountering 'Dragon's Enlightenment.' It only favors true dragons."

Although they possessed relatively pure dragon blood within them, their primary genes were undoubtedly human.

"There have indeed been no precedents. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't set my sights on it either. However—"

Li Mochen's eyes narrowed slightly. "I suspect this thing might have some issues, so I want to give it a try. In any case, it depends on our luck."

His luck had always been good, especially in the Star Realm—the tens of thousands of strands of merit energy gathered from the Primordial Dome could be freely used outside the Bright World.

Speaking of the Primordial Dome, Li Mochen now had the ability to traverse the void and return to his 'hometown.' However, this would require external forces like the Light Demon No. 8, the magic tower, and the Scarlet Dragon Armor, which were unreliable. If he encountered a powerful void storm, Li Mochen believed the probability of capsizing was over ninety percent.

Li Mochen also couldn't set aside the many attachments here and return to the Primordial Dome recklessly. Besides, there was still plenty of time; the flow of time between the two realms was roughly similar, meaning less than a year had passed in the Primordial Dome, giving him ample time to improve himself here.

"But it's too early to say all this. We need to first see if we can get in. Angela, it's up to you now."

According to his conjecture, Angela's illusion talent should help them deceive the Dragon Tomb's defense mechanisms.

"Don't worry! I consulted my father."

Angela's expression was somewhat complex. "You guessed right. The dragon corpse in Michel's hands was indeed obtained from the Dragon Tomb. The Dragon Witch Cult gave him some help in the process. As for us, we don't need anything extra. Our bloodline purity is decent enough. I just need to use illusions to amplify their aura."

"Then let's begin!"

After saying this, Li Mochen was the first to use the 'Light Demon No. 8' to break through the boundary membrane and enter the Dragon Tomb.

During this process, Li Mochen sensed a powerful repulsive force. Although his dragon bloodline resonated with this force, other parts of his body were rejected by the Dragon Tomb.

But after just a moment, this strong repulsion vanished from him, and Li Mochen stepped inside without any further hindrance.

What then unfolded before Li Mochen's eyes was a yellowish scene. This space had a sky, earth, sun, moon, and stars, but everything was gray-yellow. The surrounding land was all Gobi, filled with an aura of desolation and decay.

According to the memories the young dragon vein had gained during its bloodline awakening, this place was once a complete small world long ago. Though small in area, only three hundred thousand square kilometers, it had always harbored life. Only after countless years of decline and the death of all life within was it discovered by the dragon race and used as their burial ground.

Li Mochen glanced around, then gave a thumbs-up to Angela, who appeared behind him, with appreciation in his eyes. "Perfect!"

The latter, however, looked around with a solemn expression. She felt the dense death aura here, surging from all directions and invading her body. It came not only from the dragon corpses scattered everywhere but also largely from this dying world itself.

But the next moment, these death auras were manipulated by a force and left Angela's body.

This relaxed her expression, and she felt relieved, knowing it was the result of Li Mochen's 'Divine Authority of Life and Death.' Only he had the ability to lead them through this decaying world.

According to the internal laws of the dragon race, this 'Dragon Tomb' was also forbidden to all the living. Only aging dragons nearing the end of their lives could enter here to await death.

"I've already sensed her!"

Hazel was the last to step in. She raised her head high, looking toward the distant sky.

"The Calamity Flame Dragoness Adrianna, she is awakening—"

Li Mochen also sensed a strong, malevolent will spreading toward them, firmly locking onto him and Hazel. It was like the day when the blood sacrifice was reversed and her power was usurped by Hazel, full of disgust, hatred, and venom.

A hint of curiosity appeared in Li Mochen's eyes. He had always wondered how this Calamity Flame Dragoness maintained her life. Presumably, he would soon find out the answer.

The next moment, he heard a dragon roar filled with fury and delight. His knowledge of the dragon language allowed Li Mochen to instantly discern the meaning of the roar.

"You two thieves, how dare you enter the Dragon Tomb? This must be the blessing of the Dark Dragon God. This will be your burial place."

"Give my power back, Hazel Wiltonstein!"

Black flames instantly covered the ground where they stood. But before that, Li Mochen had already manipulated the power of the dragon vein to teleport them away, arriving on a hill five hundred kilometers away.

Before his eyes, a giant dragon wrapped entirely in burial cloth rose from a deep pit and soared into the sky.