Chapter 231 True Dragon's Blood, Candle Dragon Candle 9 Yin!
Chapter 231 True Dragon's Blood, Candle Dragon Candle 9 Yin!
The first item was a crystal-clear jade bottle, its body engraved with dragon patterns, and a drop of golden blood suspended inside.
The blood was no bigger than a mung bean, yet it exuded a powerful dragon's might, and as the light flowed, it seemed as if the sun, moon, and stars were being born and dying within it.
[True Dragon's Blood x1 (Legendary Material)]
[Note: The most precious drop of blood of a true dragon is the essence and power of its entire being.]
"Holy crap!"
Upon seeing the first item awarded by the system, Su Fan couldn't help but swear.
The true dragon's blood, the final material to awaken the creation-level Chinese deity Zhulong Zhujiuyin, has finally been gathered.
Su Fan never expected that the system would give it to him in this way.
He was still struggling to find where he could find the true essence of the dragon.
True dragons are so rare, especially in this godless age.
With this true dragon's blood essence, he can now begin preparations to awaken the creation-level deity, Zhulong Zhujiuyin!
Immediately, Su Fan's face contorted with excessive joy.
Seeing Su Fan's ferocious expression, Yuan Qingsheng and Ma Tao looked at him with some concern.
After a while, Yuan Qingsheng cautiously asked:
"Young friend Su, are you... alright?"
Hearing Yuan Qingsheng's words, Su Fan came back to his senses and realized that he had been too excited.
Su Fan coughed, his cheeks slightly flushed.
"Ahem... well, I was just too happy after suppressing the evil calamity..."
After hearing this, Yuan Qingsheng and Ma Tao nodded in understanding.
It is something to be happy about when evil is completely eradicated.
Su Fan ignored Yuan Qingsheng and Ma Tao and continued to check the other three rewards given by the system in the system space.
The second thing was a ray of light.
Su Fan touched it with some doubt, and then a torrent of extremely pure energy surged directly into Su Fan's body.
Su Fan was shaken, and the divine power in his meridians surged like a river. The bottleneck of the middle stage of the fourth rank was broken in response, and he climbed all the way to the peak of the fourth rank, only one step away from the fifth rank!
[Cultivation Level Improvement: Mid-Tier 4 → Peak Tier 4]
[Note: Merit bestowed upon the recipient is a gift from Heaven and Earth.]
The third reward is a mount.
A mount pulled by nine divine dragons!
The Kowloon Carriage!
This was the Jade Emperor's exclusive mount, but unexpectedly, the system gave it to Su Fan as a reward.
Su Fan could already picture himself riding in the Nine-Dragon Chariot, with all the gods paying homage and the procession in a grand and magnificent manner!
As he thought about it, Su Fan's mouth stretched all the way to his ears.
Su Fan calmed himself down and looked at the last reward.
The most mysterious reward is an ancient scroll, suspended deep within the system space, with a seal flowing across its surface.
Su Fan gently touched the scroll, and a countdown immediately appeared on the scroll:
[Random Deity Clue x1]
[Unlock countdown: 71:59:58]
[Note: This will automatically unlock in three days and will guide you to the location of a lost god.]
Upon seeing this description of the scroll, Su Fan's first reaction was, "Isn't this just an item that randomly finds statues of Chinese gods? What's so special about it?"
But thinking that the system shouldn't be that bad, Su Fan took another closer look.
Then, he was filled with fear and trembling!
This is a scroll that can find the gods of China!
It is not a statue of a Chinese deity!
Su Fan froze.
Currently, the only deity he knows of in China is Zhu Bajie, and awakening Zhu Bajie requires certain conditions.
And does this scroll mean that there is another deity existing on the land of China?
Su Fan forced himself to calm down.
His attention was completely drawn to the last reward.
These are real Chinese deities, not just gods or their shadows!
As long as we can find that Chinese deity and persuade Him to fight for China, the US and its allies' attempt to strangle China in half a year will be nothing to fear!
The more Su Fan thought about it, the heavier his breathing became. He suppressed his excitement and remained outwardly calm, though his hands were trembling slightly.
"What's wrong?" Yuan Qingsheng asked with concern.
Su Fan snapped out of his reverie and smiled, "It's nothing. I was just thinking... it's finally over."
Ma Tao looked at the cheering people in the city, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
"Yes, it's finally over. Let's go, we should go down and receive the thanks we deserve. You are a hero of the northern frontier."
As soon as the three of them stepped off the city wall, a group of people hurriedly came to greet them.
The one leading the group was none other than Su Youli, the patriarch of the Su family in the Northern Frontier!
"Young friend Su, it's been a long time."
Before even reaching Su Fan, Su Youli called out.
"Patriarch Su! It's been a long time."
Su Fan quickly stepped forward, and the two clasped hands tightly.
Su Youli bowed deeply to Su Fan with great excitement.
"Young friend Su! No, Mr. Su, thanks to you, otherwise Northern Frontier City would have been in danger. The Northern Frontier City that my Su family of Northern Frontier has been desperately protecting..."
Su Youli didn't finish speaking, but Su Fan understood what Su Youli meant.
Su Fan quickly helped Su Youli up.
"Patriarch Su, there's no need for that. I am also a Chinese, and the Northern Frontier is part of China. Protecting the Northern Frontier is my responsibility!"
Su Youli shook his head: "This is different..."
After Su Youli finished speaking, he bowed to Su Fan.
Su Fan smiled wryly, no longer declining, and accepted the bow readily, then solemnly returned the bow:
"Patriarch Su, when the northern frontier is in trouble, the sons and daughters of China should unite as one. Today's achievement is not due to my efforts alone, but to the bloody battle of thousands of soldiers, the valiant defense of our two predecessors, and the unity of the entire city's people."
Su Youli stood up, tightly grasped Su Fan's hand, tears still glistening in his eyes:
"That's right, that's right... but without you, none of this would have been possible. Mr. Su, from this day forward, you are the greatest benefactor of the Su family of Northern Frontier. Whatever we need, the entire Su family will go through fire and water for you!"
After saying that, Su Youli turned around and took something out of his pocket.
It wasn't a wooden box, but a domino strung on a red string.
The dominoes are ivory-colored, with a snow-covered unicorn carved on the front and the character "Su" on the back.
"This is the Snow-Treading Token passed down in my Su family."
Su Youli placed the dominoes into Su Fan's hand.
"The one who holds this token is the most distinguished guest of my Su family. Although I know this is nothing to you, it is still a token of the Su family of Northern Frontier, and you must accept it."
Su Youli knew that Su Fan was a national treasure of China, and that his small Su family in the northern border region was nothing in Su Fan's eyes.
Su Fan can simply tell Elder Mo what he wants.
However, Su Fan nodded and accepted it.
"Patriarch Su, I'll accept it."
Su Youli was overjoyed to see Su Fan accept it, and turned to his disciples behind him, saying:
"Pass down the order: a banquet will be held at the Su residence tonight to celebrate Mr. Su and the two senior figures' achievements!"
"yes!"
The disciples behind Su Youli responded in unison and quickly dispersed to prepare.
That night, the Su residence was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers.
The banquet was held in the main hall of the Su residence, with a total of twenty tables set up.
Besides the core members of the Su family, all the prominent figures in Beijiang City came.
The banquet was exceptionally lavish, with the tables laden with delicacies from the mountains, wild game, and fine wines, all specialties of northern Xinjiang.
But everyone's attention was not on the food and drinks, but on the young man at the head table.
Su Fan.
He is a hero of northern Xinjiang!
Heroes of China!
People kept coming to offer toasts.
After several rounds of drinks, Su Youli stood up, raised his glass, and said loudly:
"Gentlemen! Today, the great calamity in the Northern Frontier has passed, and the evil disaster is forever suppressed. This is all thanks to Mr. Su Fan, who traveled thousands of miles to Kunlun to retrieve the Qilin statue and gathered the power of the Five Saints to achieve this unparalleled feat! This cup is a toast to Mr. Su!"
"Respectfully, Mr. Su!"
The whole room raised their glasses.
Su Fan rose and returned the salute: "Patriarch Su, you flatter me. This achievement is not mine alone, but the result of the united efforts of countless soldiers and civilians in the Northern Frontier. This cup is a toast to all the soldiers who shed their blood and sacrificed their lives for the Northern Frontier, and to all the people who held firm and refused to retreat!"
"Respect to the soldiers! Respect to the people!"
Everyone drank together, creating a lively atmosphere.
The banquet ended quickly.
Su Fan returned to the room that Su Youli had prepared for him to rest.
At that moment, Yuan Qingsheng knocked on the door and came in.
His expression turned serious:
"Su Fan, there's something I need to tell you. Old Ma and I received a message from Old Mo that the US... is getting increasingly active."
Su Fan's heart skipped a beat: "What are they trying to do?"
Yuan Qingsheng snorted coldly.
"It's not clear yet, but it's definitely not good news."
"Old Mo speculated that they might be preparing for a large-scale operation."
Su Fan frowned: "With the protection of the Mythical Arena, what use are their actions?"
Su Fan wondered to himself, could it be that this beautiful country still possesses the power to break through the protection of the Mythical Arena?
Although it sounds impossible, just to be on the safe side, it would be better to awaken and form a contract with the creation-level deity Zhulong Zhujiuyin as soon as possible.
Ideally, we should be able to find the Chinese deity on the scroll.
That solves all the problems.
Su Fan asked, "What does Elder Mo mean?"
Yuan Qingsheng replied, "Old Mo means you should go back quickly, appraise the divine statues in the Chinese national treasury, and enhance the strength of the Chinese God-Controlling Warriors."
Su Fan shook his head: "This won't improve things much. I have a better idea."
"Oh?"
Yuan Qingsheng looked at him.
Su Fan did not answer directly, but instead asked, "Does Elder Yuan still remember the enormous statue of a Chinese deity that he obtained in Japan?"
Yuan Qingsheng recalled for a moment, then nodded.
"Is it that dragon-shaped Chinese deity?"
Su Fan nodded.
"That Chinese deity is arguably more powerful than any other Chinese deity statue I've awakened before combined."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Qingsheng was filled with shock and disbelief.
He asked, his face filled with astonishment, "Young friend Su, are you telling the truth?!"
Su Fan nodded and said, "Elder Yuan, don't you believe me? Everything I said is true!"
Then Su Fan said, "As long as we awaken this statue of the Chinese deity and let His divine image help us directly destroy the fleet surrounding China, no matter what methods they have, they will not be able to threaten China's security."
Yuan Qingsheng took a deep breath and said, "I will report this matter to Elder Mo and ask him to choose a safe place for you to awaken the Chinese gods."
After saying that, he took out his communication device and sent a message to Old Master Mo.
The next day, before parting, Su Youli held Su Fan's hand and repeatedly gave him instructions:
"Mr. Su, the northern frontier will always be your home. Whenever you come, the Su family's doors will always be open for you."
"must."
Su Fan made a solemn promise, and then prepared to leave with Yuan Qingsheng and Ma Tao.
Su Youli clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Mr. Su, take care!"
Take care, everyone!
As everyone watched, Su Fan was grabbed by Yuan Qingsheng and sped off towards Kyoto.
With a ninth-tier Divine Master leading the way, the outline of the Kyoto city walls soon appeared on the horizon at dusk.
Su Fan was taken directly to see Elder Mo by Yuan Qingsheng.
In a small courtyard deep within the Forbidden City.
Su Fan pushed open the door and entered. Old Master Mo was reviewing documents at his desk.
Hearing the noise, Old Mo looked up and his eyes flashed with satisfaction and pride when he saw Su Fan.
"I'm back."
Old Mo put down his pen and gestured for Su Fan to sit down.
"Old Mo."
Su Fan bowed.
"I know everything about what happened in the Northern Frontier," Elder Mo said slowly. "Well done, even better than I imagined. The Five Saints gathered together to forever suppress evil... This achievement is worthy of being recorded in history."
Su Fan shook his head: "It's the result of everyone's joint efforts."
Old Mo smiled and said, "No need to be modest."
Then Old Mo sighed.
"China owes you so much more and more; I don't know how I can ever repay you..."
Su Fan was startled upon hearing this.
"Elder Mo, I am also a part of China. Protecting China is my duty. How can I expect anything in return?"
Upon hearing this, a look of satisfaction flashed in Old Mo's eyes.
Old Mo stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the darkening sky outside:
"Old Yuan should have told you about what's going on in America."
"Yes." Su Fan nodded.
Old Mo continued, "I also learned from Old Yuan that you want to awaken a powerful Chinese deity, and I agree to it."
Su Fan had anticipated this; it was impossible for Elder Mo to disagree.
Old Mo said, "The place to awaken you has been prepared, right here on the Chinese grasslands."
Old Mo turned around, took out a map from the drawer, and unfolded it on the table.
His fingers landed on a vast green area.
"Here, deep in the northern grasslands."
Su Fan looked at the red circle marked on the map and nodded:
"That's enough. The statue is huge, and the noise it would cause when awakened would be quite significant. The grassland is spacious enough to accommodate it and will minimize the impact on the city."
"When do you plan to set off?" Old Mo asked.
Su Fan thought for a moment and said:
"There's no time to lose; we'll set off tomorrow morning. The US won't give us much time. I must quickly acquire the power to turn the tide."
Old Mo gave him a deep look and patted him on the shoulder:
"Be careful. If you need any support, just let us know."
Su Fan nodded: "Understood."
The next day at dawn, just as the sky began to lighten with the first hint of white.
A specially modified military off-road vehicle drove out of Kyoto and headed north.
The car sped along the highway for half a day before turning onto the grassland road.
The scenery outside the car window gradually changed from hills to an endless sea of green grass.
"We're almost there."
The driver was Yuan Qingsheng.
Old Mo arranged for Yuan Qingsheng to protect Su Fan.
The car soon drove into the depths of the Shuomo Grassland, a deserted place that was perfect for awakening the Zhulong Zhujiuyin.
Su Fan got out of the car and took out the statue of Zhulong Zhujiuyin from the system space.
In an instant, a vast, ancient, and majestic aura spread out.
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