The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1113: Chapter 1114: Dragon Gorge Abyss

"Huh?"

When Ye Mo and the two others entered the space, the environment didn’t change, but Ye Mo knew they had arrived at another space, because the fluctuations in this gorge were completely different from before.

Moreover, there were blood-colored droplets the size of thumbs floating around, like little raindrops.

"Wow, what is this?"

Zi Xuan held a blood-colored droplet in her hand, noticing it was extremely crystal clear, emanating a peculiar energy fluctuation all over. The bodies of the three collided with the blood droplets, which immediately shattered.

"Haha, Ye Mo, you’re truly finished this time."

Suddenly, the voice of the Wraith Demon Emperor echoed again from the Devil Refining Gourd. "I suspected this was likely the Dragon Gorge Abyss, and it turned out to be true. These blood-colored droplets are actually energy projected by the Dragon Origin Mirror."

"What do you mean we’re finished?"

Ye Mo said calmly.

"Back then, Mu Longwu sealed a powerful Evil Dragon in this Dragon Gorge Abyss; the previous roars you heard came from that Evil Dragon. Now that you’ve entered the Dragon Gorge Abyss, getting out is impossible."

The Wraith Demon Emperor laughed sinisterly once more. "Unless you let me out, you’ll die here."

"Ye Mo, don’t mind him. Let’s see what’s up ahead first!"

Xiao Yue said.

Ye Mo nodded. The three walked some more and discovered that the space in this gorge was growing increasingly dim, leading to an open area up ahead.

On the open area were eight different deities, wielding weapons. In the middle stood a dragon statue, but it had a massive dragon horn on its head, and its body stretched over a hundred feet long, hovering in the air, coiled and twisted, as if it could break free at any moment.

"This is the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array!"

Upon seeing these statues, Zi Xuan blurted out.

The Eight-part Heavenly Dragons: one, Heavenly Multitude; two, Long Zhong; three, Rakshasa; four, Gandharva; five, Asura; six, Garuda; seven, Kinnara; eight, Mahoraga—with the Heavenly Multitude and Long Zhong being the strongest.

"I’ve read in the Ancient Azure Dragon’s records that this Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array is formed by the mirror images of the Heavenly Dragon Eight Factions, using the Eight Protectors to create a strong sealing force."

After Zi Xuan spoke, two figures descended: they were the cloaked woman and Mu Wanqing.

Upon seeing the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array, Mu Wanqing immediately said, "Dragon Martial God-Honor set up the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array to seal a powerful Evil Dragon. Killing this Evil Dragon would yield the Dragon Essence and enhance a hundred years of cultivation, but it’s extremely dangerous."

Mu Wanqing’s words surprised everyone, as the Dragon Essence, also known as the dragon’s primal essence, is the cultivation essence of a dragon’s life and indeed offers great benefits if slain.

Yet, how could they possibly slay the Evil Dragon that even Mu Longwu couldn’t kill?

At this moment, the cloaked woman also spoke: "This Evil Dragon has been sealed for ten thousand years, its power greatly weakened. If we destroy the formation, we might be able to kill it."

Everyone present was a genius, yet compared to Mu Longwu, there was a huge gap. Even if the Evil Dragon’s strength was weakened, it was still beyond their ability to kill.

But danger and opportunity coexist; killing the Evil Dragon would grant the Dragon Essence and enhance a hundred years of power.

"Is the dragon in the middle the Evil Dragon?"

Ye Mo began to ask.

"The Evil Dragon is within the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array. To kill it, we need eight individuals, each confronting an Eight Protectors’ mirror image, to completely break the array. Once the formation breaks, it will create powerful destructive force that will eliminate the Evil Dragon."

The cloaked woman said, "Moreover, entering the Dragon Gorge Abyss, to keep ourselves alive, we must either find another exit or break the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array. Otherwise, when the time comes, the dragon soul of the Evil Dragon will emerge, leaving us with no way out but death."

Breaking the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array would completely destroy the formation, causing the Evil Dragon to die with it.

Conversely, if they don’t break it, there’s a high chance they will encounter danger.

"We still need three more people for the eight!"

Ye Mo said calmly.

"Three people, we’ve arrived!"

Suddenly, a long cry of excitement could be heard, and three figures approached from afar; they were geniuses from the other Three Great Divine Beast Families.

"How did they revive?"

Ye Mo asked in surprise.

"This space is like the real one. Here, a few hours pass, while in Dream Cliff Space, a whole day flashes by."

Xiao Yue speculated.

Ye Mo nodded, still puzzled: how did these three come over?

"Since all eight are present, let’s begin. Each of us will deal with a mirror image of the Eight Protectors!"

Mu Wanqing said calmly.

She, too, wanted the Dragon Essence. Now that the Evil Dragon’s power had fallen, destroying the formation to kill it was an opportunity.

But these eight gigantic dragons, each representing a will—how to choose among them?

"Heavenly Multitude, Long Zhong, Rakshasa, Gandharva, Asura, Garuda, Kinnara, Mahoraga are the Eight Protectors. Decide for yourselves."

The cloaked woman said calmly.

"Then I’ll deal with the Heavenly Multitude!"

Mu Wanqing said, floating as her white dress danced, landing gracefully atop the Heavenly Multitude.

The Heavenly Multitude and Long Zhong were undoubtedly the two strongest among the Eight Protectors, and Mu Wanqing chose the strongest without hesitation.

"In that case, I’ll choose Long Zhong!"

Ye Mo said, leaping atop Long Zhong’s head.

Long Zhong, likely having some connection to dragons.

The two strongest Protectors were chosen by Ye Mo and Mu Wanqing.

Xiao Yue also leaped, her form lightly landing on Rakshasa.

Zi Xuan, Jiang Xiao Bai, Bing Yunhan, and Xuan Lei each chose one of the Eight Protectors, and the cloaked woman landed on the last, Mahoraga.

"Now, let us unite our Heart Force with the mirror images. To destroy the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array, we eight must work together. Only by defeating all the mirror images can we succeed—if even one of us fails, our action to destroy the formation will completely fail."

The cloaked woman said calmly, "If successful, we can obtain the Dragon Essence. It’s said that eight Dragon Essences will emerge after the Evil Dragon dies, so hopefully, everyone will go all out."

The lure of the Dragon Essence was incredibly strong; consuming one would enhance a hundred years of cultivation. Even if it couldn’t be absorbed right away, it could still be consumed slowly, greatly boosting cultivation speed.

In terms of value, the Dragon Essence was not at all inferior to meditating in the Bodhi Cave.

"Alright!"

Everyone agreed in unison, and their Heart Force permeated the bodies of the Eight Protectors. With a hum, each of their little heart minions felt the space shift, arriving in a mysterious place.

"Hehe, interesting. Who is this cloaked woman, leading the eight to destroy the Eight-part Heavenly Dragon Array? The formation’s destruction will indeed harm the Evil Dragon but cannot kill it. Eventually, they will all die, and Ye Mo will have to beg me to act, then those eight Dragon Essences will be all mine."

The Wraith Demon Emperor chuckled wildly in thought.