Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts

Chapter 5506 Trial

“Heavens!”

Guo Ran and the others were dumbfounded as they stared at the colossal Ten Thousand Dragon Nest. Its size was beyond comprehension.

Even more astonishing was that it radiated its own spatial energy, hinting that its actual dimensions far exceeded what they could see. The immense pressure it gave off made them feel like ants in front of it.

“What kind of Ten Thousand Dragon Nest is this?” Bai Xiaole cried out in shock.

This Ten Thousand Dragon Nest’s pressure was absolutely shocking. Just staring at it, the Dragonblood warriors felt an ache in their souls, as if a single thought from this Ten Thousand Dragon Nest could disperse their souls.

Suffocating fluctuations came off the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest as it quivered, emanating sacred dragon might.

“This is the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest of the sovereign dragons—this tribe’s strongest defensive divine weapon,” explained the Dragon Sovereign.

“If it’s so powerful, why didn’t they bring it with them into battle?” asked Long Chen.

“Because it is a unique creation,” explained the Dragon Sovereign. “The nest specializes entirely in defense and lacks offensive capabilities. When this tribe joined the war, they did so knowing they would not return alive. They left behind this Ten Thousand Dragon Nest to leave behind a spark for the dragon race, so that one day, their children could rebuild the dragon race’s glory.”

“A spark? What is that?” asked Long Chen.

“A legacy,” replied the Dragon Sovereign.

Long Chen’s chest tightened as realization dawned on him. The reason the Dragon Sovereign had guided them here was now clear.

The masters of this minor world were long dead, yet their legacy endured, preserved within the nest. Thinking of the legacy of the sovereign dragon race, Long Chen was shocked.

Back then, the Dragon Domain’s disciples had gone all-out to obtain the approval of the sovereign dragon reverse scale but had failed.

Now, something far more formidable than the reverse scale stood before them. Its sheer magnitude made it a treasure beyond comparison. Who could remain calm in the face of such an inheritance?

“This is...!”

The Dragon Domain’s experts were drawn over by the disturbance. With tears still on their faces, they stared in shock.

BOOM!

The entire world shuddered as the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest finally became still. After that, a bridge appeared, connecting them to the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest. Even once the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest’s gate opened, there was a barrier around it, hindering them from seeing what was inside.

It was clear that crossing the bridge was the only way to enter, but the bridge itself was no ordinary path. Floating blocks covered its surface, each inscribed with runes exuding a terrifying aura. It was a trial, and a dangerous one at that.

Long Chen didn’t move, nor did Guo Ran and the others. They understood the gravity of the situation. Guo Ran then stepped aside. Seeing this, the foolish Bai Xiaole actually thought Guo Ran was making way for him. He started walking forward, only for Little Nine to grab him by the ear and drag him to the side.

When the others saw his expression, they knew Little Nine must have cursed him fiercely. As for what it said exactly, no one else knew.

With that, the entire Dragonblood Legion opened a path.

Long Chen didn’t step onto the bridge and just turned to the Dragon Domain’s experts behind them. He said, “This place contains the legacy of Sovereign Dragon Valley, and it is a treasure that your ancestors left behind. But obtaining it is no simple matter. You need to pass the trials of the sovereign dragon race first.

“You also know how prideful the ancient dragons were. Anyone deemed worthy of their legacy must be a one-in-a-million genius. However, talent and aptitude are only one part of it. The seniors of the dragon race care most about your will, your determination to face death. In truth, thirty percent of the sealed heavenly geniuses could have passed the trial for the sovereign dragon reverse scale.”

“What? Is that true?” Mo Yang and the others stared at him in disbelief.

Had anyone else made such a claim, they would have dismissed it outright. After all, they had tried everything to earn the reverse scale’s approval and still failed. Yet, Long Chen insisted that a third of them could have succeeded? How could they accept that?

“The reason you all failed is simple,” Long Chen said solemnly. “You’re still alive.”

His words only deepened their confusion. Was he spouting nonsense?

But Mo Yang suddenly gasped, his expression filled with regret. “I understand now! That final life-and-death trial... If I had chosen the path of death, I would have passed!”

Long Chen nodded. The primal chaos Dragon Sovereign had shared some insight into the reverse scale’s trial, and now everything made sense.

“Big brother Mo Yang, what are you talking about?” asked another monstrous heavenly genius, still in the dark.

Only a small portion of them seemed to understand and were lost in thought.

Mo Yang hesitated, his face flushed with shame. “When we sought the sovereign dragon reverse scale’s approval, we all harbored selfish intentions. We wanted its power to unify the Dragon Domain, yes—but we also wanted to survive. That desire to live outweighed everything else. And because of it, we failed.”

“I still don’t get it. Can you explain it more clearly?” asked that genius.

Mo Yang continued, “If we had cast aside our selfishness... if we had been willing to sacrifice our lives solely for the dragon race, we would have succeeded. But we...”

Mo Yang couldn’t speak any longer, but now everyone understood.

The once-proud heavenly geniuses who had reached the final level now wore expressions of shame and regret. They had finally realized what they lacked. It wasn’t power, talent, or aptitude that had failed them—it was selfishness.

It was this selfishness that had held them back. Even someone like Mo Yang, a peerless genius who might not appear again in tens of thousands of years, had been unable to gain the sovereign dragon reverse scale’s approval.

Long Chen said, “I don’t say this to rub salt in your wounds but to remind you of what must change. To revive the dragon race, selfishness cannot exist in our hearts. Only when we are selfless can we face death without fear. Only then can we raise the proud banner of the dragon race and continue onward no matter how difficult the challenge is. Even if we fall into the muddy path, our brothers can walk over our bodies to their victory.”

His words ignited a fiery determination within the Dragon Domain’s warriors. Long Chen’s hand then swept through the air, his voice ringing like a war drum.

“Warriors of the dragon race, show your courage to the heroic spirits of Sovereign Dragon Valley!”

“Charge!”

Like madmen, the Dragon Domain’s warriors surged forward, each one hurling themselves onto the bridge suspended over the abyss without hesitation.

Seeing them charge over like this. Long Chen couldn’t help but cover his eyes.