"Senior, it's not that I don't want to help you, but right now I've only just stepped into the ninth-grade Sovereign realm. Even if that Dragon Emperor has been sealed for ten thousand years, he probably still has the strength of a peak Earth Sovereign. If I really ran into him, I'd be struggling just to survive, let alone kill him," Xiao Yan said quickly, shaking his head after hearing Long Fan's request.
He had only dared to entertain the idea of taking the Dragon Emperor's remains because he thought the man was already dead. Now that he knew the Dragon Emperor was alive, he'd run as far as he could—charging forward would be nothing short of suicide.
"You alone indeed wouldn't be enough," Long Fan said slowly. "But if you can take command of the Dragonbone Guards and borrow the power of battle will, then it may be possible to slay him. Although we've become much weaker after being turned into puppets, if we fight as one, we can still rival an ordinary Heavenly Sovereign. That should be enough to deal with someone who's been sealed for so long."
"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, senior. I'm not a Battle Array Master—I don't even know how to use battle will. Even if you hand over the Dragonbone Guards to me, I wouldn't be able to make use of them," Xiao Yan replied, shaking his head again. Though he coveted the Dragonbone Guards, he knew his own limits.
While he had some experience with spiritual formations, the profession of Battle Array Master was entirely foreign to him. From what little he did know, it was something akin to condensing and launching energy spheres in coordinated bursts. If he rashly tried to control the Dragonbone Guards, the consequences would likely be tragic.
"Heh, that's no problem. While you're not a Battle Array Master, your spiritual will is even more formidable than most of them. You're already qualified to lead the Dragonbone Guards. But with willpower like yours, it would be a shame if you didn't become a Battle Array Master. Allow me to help you take that final step."
As soon as he spoke, the two blue flames in Long Fan's eye sockets floated out silently and entered the crown of Xiao Yan's head. The moment they merged with his body, Xiao Yan's mind was flooded with vast new knowledge—comprehensive teachings on the path of the Battle Array Master.
Beyond just information, it also contained Long Fan's own years of insight and comprehension of the Battle Array path. If Xiao Yan could fully absorb it all, he would ascend in one leap to become a true high-level Battle Array Master! More importantly, he could clearly feel that his soul power had skyrocketed. He now likely possessed spiritual strength equal to that of a peak Earth Sovereign.
That wasn't all. The two flames in his mind radiated an unusual force—something akin to Soul Fire but mixed with another unknown essence. The resulting power was even more terrifying. Xiao Yan had a feeling that while his own Soul Fire was of the same origin, if the two ever clashed, he wouldn't stand a chance.
"This is Battle Will Flame," Long Fan explained. "It was condensed from the lingering battle will in my body at the moment of death. Its power is equivalent to an all-out attack from ten million-stripe Battle Will Spirits. Once you release it, the energy will dissipate. So don't use it unless you absolutely must."
Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat. Ten million-stripe Battle Will? That was the level of a Heavenly Sovereign! With this, even if he encountered a Heavenly Sovereign in the future, he wouldn't be completely defenseless.
Though his current strength wasn't low, against someone at the Heavenly Sovereign level, he stood no chance—not even to flee. After all, he had only just broken into the ninth-grade Sovereign realm. But with this Battle Will Flame, he had gained a powerful trump card.
"Also, while the Dragonbone Guards are strong, you still don't have full control over them. To temporarily command their power, you'll need external help." As Long Fan spoke, he reached into his chest and drew out a translucent crystal orb, which he handed to Xiao Yan.
"This is…" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up with amazement. With his soul perception, he could tell just how immense the energy contained within the orb was. If he could absorb all of it, he might even break through directly into the Earth Sovereign realm.
"This is a Dragon Spirit Pearl," Long Fan said. "While holding it, you'll receive my battle will's support and be able to barely control the Dragonbone Guards. But remember: don't overuse it. If you do, you'll suffer backlash from the battle will. Also, the pearl contains a portion of my energy. You can absorb it to aid in your cultivation."
Xiao Yan couldn't help but click his tongue in awe. No wonder the energy inside was so potent—it carried remnants of Long Fan's power from when he was alive. Even just a fraction of a Heavenly Sovereign's strength was enough to benefit a ninth-grade Sovereign like him immensely.
He'd heard of Dragon Spirit Pearls before. In an ancient text from the Nine Nether Bird Clan, it was said that powerful members of the dragon race could condense their spiritual energy into pearls upon death. These pearls contained their lifetime of refined spiritual power, and even traces of their bloodline. If refined, they could provide massive gains in cultivation.
Such Dragon Spirit Pearls were priceless on the open market. Even one from an ordinary Sovereign could fetch tens of millions of drops of Sovereign Spirit Liquid. One formed by a Heavenly Sovereign? Its value exceeded even tens of billions.
"This is all I can do for you, my friend. Please help us fulfill our final wish," Long Fan said after handing over the pearl. The aura surrounding his skeletal body grew dim, and it looked like he would soon revert into a true puppet—though likely one that would no longer attack the living on sight.
"Oh, right… Somewhere within these ruins lies a peerless divine art once left behind by the Dragon God himself. It's called Dragon Chant Demon Subjugation Art. Though not officially listed among the Thirty-Six Peerless Divine Arts, it certainly deserves a place among them. Long Nixian ambushed the Dragon God partly to obtain this technique. If you get the chance, don't miss this opportunity." As Long Fan's last trace of consciousness faded, he spoke one final sentence.
With those words, his awareness completely vanished. The skeletal figure before Xiao Yan returned to its original lifeless form—silent and unmoving.
(End of Chapter)
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