"Ding!"
The long-missed system notification sound rang again.
From nowhere, a magical item appeared in the personal backpack space, radiating shimmering light!
Crystal-clear and translucent, it gleamed like a diamond, dazzlingly beautiful.
According to the system introduction—
This is the Flame Scale!
Originating from the Little Carp Adventure dimension.
In the story, the true dragon, in order to save the underwater world, chose to sacrifice itself, converting all its energy into a pair of dragon horns and five Dragon Scales imbued with infinite magical power!
The Flame Scale was one of those dragon scales!
"Oh."
"A scorching energy washes over me… it seems no weaker than my Fire Magic Aura!"
Shen Du's eyes sparkled, and an intense excitement surged within him.
Even though the Flame Scale had limited appearances in the story, it could not conceal the scale's domineering nature!
It could burn even in the depths of the ocean!
Not even the Holy Lord could achieve this!
Once he refined this Dragon Scale, both the scale's toughness and the power of his Fire Magic Aura would undoubtedly be significantly enhanced!
Moreover, it possessed the terrifying ability to burn underwater!
It defied the laws of nature.
Even the laws of physics!
This could provide Shen Du with an all-around enhancement!
"Five Dragon Scales…"
"If I can get them all…"
"Perhaps my bloodline will transform… evolving into a true dragon?!"
Shen Du's breathing became rapid.
A True Dragon!
The Dragon of Time, also called the Yellow Dragon, the Golden Dragon!
In Eastern mythology, it was a winged primordial creator dragon!
The true ancestor of all birds and beasts!
It is said that the phoenix, the flying horse, the qilin, the luan bird, all creatures of the world, are its descendants!
Even Pangu was said to have hatched from a Yinglong egg!
Yinglong originally resided in the heavens.
Yet it descended multiple times to the mortal realm to aid humanity.
For example, gifting Fuxi the River Map and Luo Book, assisting him in creating the Eight Trigrams!
Indeed!
Strictly speaking, the power of the trigrams actually belongs to Yinglong!
Heaven's gate.
The Earth's axis.
Rivers and seas.
Mountains and valleys.
All spirits, immortals, and even the countless stars in the sky must pay homage!
Yinglong bears the power of creation; its very form can fill the multiverse, or shrink to penetrate the quantum world!
When enraged, all existence could be obliterated!
Returning everything to the primordial chaos, before heaven and earth were formed!
Of course.
With the passage of civilizations and ages, Yinglong has been in divine concealment for countless years.
Yet Shen Du glimpsed the dawn of bloodline transformation!
From upright walking evil dragons, to towering azure dragons hundreds of meters long, to Zhu Long governing the day-night cycles, to the highest-level winged divine dragon!
A sunlit path gradually unfurled!
"Once the bonds of the divine token are lifted…"
"I can proceed with the subsequent plan!"
Shen Du's lips curved into a confident smile.
Immediately, he followed the X Academy teachers and students through the Torii portal.
The scene before him spun violently.
When he opened his eyes again, they had arrived in a remote country across the ocean.
Sokovia!
"Welcome back, Your Majesty!"
A green-clad attendant, dressed in a sharp, ruthless suit, smiled obsequiously, flattering him.
Valon!
The young king of Sokovia!
He never forgot whose favor everything he had now came from!
"Alright."
"Entertain my dark brethren, and the mutant teachers and students of the Young Genius Academy. I need to retreat for a moment."
"To prepare for the attack on Asgard."
Shen Du waved his hand.
Instantly, he teleported into a lavishly decorated presidential suite.
Pristine white marble floors, spotless.
Exquisite leather furniture.
Luxurious enough to rival Buckingham Palace in London.
Of course, far from the grand wonders built by the Holy Lord.
Buzz!Buzzzzz!
A crimson diamond-shaped crystal radiated a dazzling light.
It seemed as if fire had solidified, its surface extraordinarily brilliant, exuding an astonishing heat.
Instantly, Shen Du's heartbeat quickened.
He felt a long-missed thrill!
Flame Scale!
A relic of the true dragon from the Little Carp Adventure dimension.
Able to release fire-based attacks and burn underwater!
Compared to the Azure Dragon Fruit or Magma Fruit…
Its value was without doubt even greater!
"Refine it!"
Shen Du let out a sonorous roar.
Woo!Wooooo!!
A fierce wind swept through.
The fine furniture in the living room shifted.
The unprecedentedly violent Fire Magic Aura enveloped the floating Dragon Scale!
Thousands of degrees of extreme heat relentlessly roasted the scale!
Time passed, bit by bit.
Yet the Dragon Scale remained unchanged.
"Huh?"
Shen Du's ears twitched.
Suddenly, a sound of breaking glass echoed!
Crack.Crack.
Delicate, intricate fissures spread across the flawless crimson diamond.
Spiderweb-like cracks covered the crystal surface.
Pure, concentrated fire energy poured through the gaps, flowing into Shen Du's pores.
Once again, evolution surged within him!
Transformation!
The ethereal, otherworldly sensation caused Shen Du to hum softly.
A cool thrill ran through him, his heart soaring.
Crackle!!
The Flame Scale shattered into pieces, instantly transforming into surging fire energy that enveloped Shen Du!
A cloud of magical smoke expanded.
Nearly seven meters tall, muscular, with sharp, defined limbs, a colossal dragon-headed demon appeared before him!
Its scales had transformed into a vivid new hue—crimson red!
"This!"
"An ultimate-level demon invasion?!"
"Beware an enemy attack!"
A series of heart-piercing roars rang out.
Several figures instantly teleported to Shen Du's location.
Zhong Su!
Di Kui!
Bo Gang!
As the Holy Lord's siblings, these three ancient demons were familiar with his true form and his magical aura!
Yet now, they sensed an unprecedented unfamiliarity.
The Fire Magic Aura on him had become purified, condensed!
"What's happening?!"
"We haven't met for only a few minutes…"
"You've become stronger again!"
"Ridiculous!"
Zhong Su, Di Kui, and Bo Gang complained in unison, faces full of gloom.
If the Holy Lord continued to rise in strength, even the combined efforts of his siblings might not match him!
"Luck."
"Just chance."
The dragon-headed demon smiled shyly.
He was genuinely pleased with his new form.
The key point—
The Fire Magic Aura could now burn underwater!
No time to rejoice.
A lightning-fast figure suddenly charged in.
"Your Majesty!"
"The Fourth Hell Gate!"
"Decryption successful!"
Quicksilver held the Panku Treasure Box in his hands.
The box displayed a unique trigrams pattern:
Two short lines.
One long line.
One long line.
This was the Dui Trigram!
The Hell Gate of Basha, the Water Demon!
Basha!
Fifth in rank.
Controller of all oceans on Earth, including lakes and rivers.
She had elemental physiology, capable of manipulating currents to create massive tsunamis, unleashing floods, and casting various water-based magical attacks!
Her eyes glowed red.
Her hair resembled octopus tentacles.
Her appearance closely resembled the legendary merfolk!
The Hell Gate was located in East Africa, near Lake Turkana!
"This place…"
"Seems familiar?"
Shen Du squinted.
The answer was obvious.
Wakanda!
The fictional nation in the Marvel world!
For centuries, it remained isolated, appearing as a backward agricultural nation while secretly possessing cutting-edge technology.
The main source of Vibranium.
One gram valued at millions of dollars!
With Vibranium-generated wealth, Wakanda's tech rivaled advanced extraterrestrial civilizations.
It had advanced lightspeed aircraft, Vibranium-powered weapons, and superior medical systems capable of curing cancer!
Wakanda also produced the Heart-shaped Herb.
Said to originate from the Panther God, Bast.
Consuming the herb granted extraordinary abilities, surpassing elite athletes, enhancing physical attributes in all aspects!
Of course, not every warrior could consume it.
Only the royal heir—the Black Panther—had the right.
He would enter the ancestral sacred realm, receive Bast's blessing, and wield unparalleled panther power!
"No time to waste!"
"Head to Wakanda immediately!"
"The second sister must be getting impatient!"
Zhong Su, Di Kui, and Bo Gang spoke in unison.
Wakanda? Panther God?
In ancient times, Bast was nearly nonexistent.
Why fear now?
"Let's go."
"Brothers and sisters."
"Let's welcome Basha's return together."
Shen Du waved his fingers.
A magical mist instantly spread.
East Africa.
Dense tropical jungle, winding paths. Lake Turkana cut through the land, bordering several nations.
An alkaline lake, commonly called a saltwater lake.
Upstream, hidden by mountains, at the intersection of plains and forests, was Wakanda!
An energy barrier concealed this primitive tribe.
Advanced tech masked the traces of the future city.
An impenetrable barrier could resist large-scale destructive weapons.
Even nuclear bombs could not break Wakanda's defenses!
Of course, ancient demons with revived divine power were another matter.
Absorbing the pervasive corruption energy of the Shadow Kingdom, the three demon lords advanced rapidly in rank.
They were now nearly at ultimate demon level!
Close to Godfather-class!
Beep! Beep!
A sharp alarm pierced the sky.
Wakanda.
Capital: Birnin Zana.
Futuristic skyscrapers towered.
Small aircraft hovered everywhere.
Primitive tribes and advanced tech coexisted.
Its scale exceeded New York, London—the world's top cities.
A true utopia.
No oppression.
No discrimination.
Equal and free!
Yet, no matter how beautiful the exterior, Wakanda remained…
A hereditary primitive tribe.
A feudal state combining religion and politics!
"Huh?!"
"A high-energy response detected!"
"Adjust satellite monitoring immediately!"
In the research center, High Priest Zuri squinted, sensing an impending storm.
On the screen, Black Panther T'Challa and Dora Milaje commander Okoye showed stunned expressions.
Faded-skinned supercriminals lined up.
Red Tank.
Revenger.
Shingen Yashida.
Spirit Butterfly.
Snake Walker.
Darwin.
Angel.
Death Maiden.
Eight mummy generals appeared near the East African Rift Valley.
Searching for the exact coordinates revealed by the Panku Treasure Box.
Over time, with human civilizations reshaping the land, cities were countless, and modern geography changed drastically.
Even latitude and longitude shifted.
When the divine warrior sealed ancient demons, Earth's plates hadn't yet drifted!
It was a unified landmass—the Pangu Continent.
The Panku Treasure Box was actually the Pangu Treasure Box.
…
"Why have supercriminals appeared near Wakanda?"
"According to Dark Web intel…"
"They've aligned with Genosha!"
"Some even appeared in Westchester, supporting the Young Genius Academy X-Men."
Okoye and T'Challa exchanged glances.
Yet, there was no fear—the supercriminals' arrival was nothing!
Wakanda possessed the world's most advanced tech!
Vibranium technology!
They had perfected the rare meteor metal beyond precedent!
Able to travel space, conduct interstellar expeditions, and long-distance flights!
"No matter what…"
"We cannot ignore this!"
High Priest Zuri said decisively.
"I will handle it."
T'Challa's voice was deep.
Equipping the Black Panther suit made from ultra-pure Vibranium, he approached an advanced aircraft on the rooftop display.
Meanwhile…
In Wakanda, miles away.
Lush tropical jungle.
On a nearby rock, the Dui Trigram appeared!
Two short lines.
One long line.
One long line.
The Panku Treasure Box glowed brightly, sliding into the rock crevice.
A solemn Hell Gate emerged, a wormhole spiraling open.
Whoosh!
A towering column of water instantly rose, gradually taking the form of the Water Demon.
Webbed hands for underwater movement.
Tentacle-like hair.
Seductive figure.
Female.
Fish tail.
Resembling legendary merfolk, but more fierce and menacing.
Wearing blue wrist guards, blue-and-white patterned body, nearly five meters tall, standing upright!
"Welcome!"
"My partner!"
Shen Du greeted warmly.
"Like a fish in water!"
Zhong Su praised.
"I'm finally free!"
"Let's celebrate together!"
Basha's voice was otherworldly, raising her arms in cheer.
"Let the floods submerge this parched land!"
…
"Basha!"
"This needs careful planning!"
Shen Du hurried to stop her.
"What did you say?"
"A traitor dares to interfere with my plan?"
Basha glared, whipping her tail toward Shen Du, roaring fiercely.
"The other sixty demons are still trapped underground!"
"How can you betray them?!"
"I should help them eliminate you!"
Sixty demons!
Indeed!
Even Zhong Su, Di Kui, and Bo Gang nodded inwardly.
All demons came from the Abyss—the subterranean space untouched by light, the unformed chaotic dimension.
Commonly called the Chaos World!
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