Chapter 247: A Great Misfortune Ends in Good Fortune!
The moment the dark, deep-colored scale, shimmering with a dark golden luster, clung tightly to Tang Chuan's chest, a sudden change occurred!
The scale seemed to come alive, countless fine black threads spreading from its edges, rapidly coursing along Tang Chuan's meridians and blood vessels, spreading throughout his limbs and bones.
In the blink of an eye, a faint black drag0on-patterned network formed beneath Tang Chuan's skin, enveloping his entire body.
The very next second after the scale completely connected to Tang Chuan's body,
"Ugh…"
Di Tian, suspended in mid-air, suddenly shuddered, letting out a suppressed groan.
At that moment, a trace of crimson blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
The vicious corrosive power of the Eternal Wound had instantly transferred to Di Tian through the connection of the scale.
However, this was an injury powerful enough to kill Tang Chuan and one that even the Crimson King would have to treat with utmost care.
For Di Tian, whose strength had reached the demigod level, it was merely like being pricked by a tiny poison needle, causing a slight ripple in his blood and qi, resulting in a minor injury.
The trace of blood at the corner of Di Tian's mouth was more due to the sudden surge of power.
His earlier hesitation wasn't out of reluctance to take this insignificant injury for Tang Chuan.
The real reason lay in the Reverse Scale itself!
The Reverse Scale was the essence of a dragon's power, and each dragon possessed only one in its lifetime!
It was not only the dragon's strongest shield but also contained a profound connection. Through this Reverse Scale, Di Tian could clearly sense the wearer's emotional fluctuations, life state, and soul aura, and even, at crucial moments, could transcend space and teleport directly to the wearer's side!
It was both the strongest talisman, providing protection in times of crisis, and an invisible monitor, constantly keeping track of everything about the other party.
Giving the Reverse Scale to a human meant that Di Tian would be deeply bound to this human, and it also meant that he would place Tang Chuan under his absolute control and observation.
This link was far too complex, its causal implications and risks unpredictable.
If Xiao Ruier hadn't desperately attempted a sacrifice, touching the most inviolable bottom line in Di Tian's heart, and if Tang Chuan hadn't truly been a worthy investment with boundless potential… he would never have resorted to this final measure, bestowing this reverse scale containing his own essence upon a human.
Now, the reverse scale had been given away, and the causal bond was sealed.
Slowly raising his hand, Di Tian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his golden dragon eyes gazing intently at the unconscious Tang Chuan, and said calmly:
"Human boy… live on. Your destiny is different now."
As the reverse scale transferred the continuously spreading wounds of the Eternal Wound to Di Tian, the life force within Tang Chuan, on the verge of collapse, was finally contained.
And began to slowly revive under the nourishment of the vast dragon's primal power.
His face, which had been deathly pale, began to regain its color rapidly. Although he was still unconscious, his chest began to rise and fall steadily and powerfully, and his breathing became even and long, as if he had simply fallen into a deep sleep.
"That's great...that's great!"
Xiao Ruier stared intently at Tang Chuan's face. Seeing his breathing stabilize, her heart, which had been in her throat, finally settled down, and a relieved and joyful smile bloomed on her beautiful face.
She quickly turned to Di Tian, who had transformed into human form, and said gratefully,
"Uncle Di Tian, thank you! Thank you so much!"
At this moment, Di Tian had transformed into a middle-aged man dressed in black robes with a cold and dignified face, but his complexion seemed slightly paler than usual.
"No need to thank me. Take good care of him here. He suffered excessive damage this time; both his soul and body need time to repair. It will be at least another month before he awakens."
With a gentle wave of his hand, Di Tian interrupted Xiao Ruier's thanks, giving Tang Chuan a deep look. His tone was calm yet undeniably authoritative as he said,
"I have some matters to attend to, I'll be leaving now."
Without lingering, Di Tian turned and, as if merging into the water, silently drifted towards the center of the Lake of Life, where a rich aura of life emanated.
Soon, he disappeared into the misty fog.
Only Xiao Ruier and the sleeping Tang Chuan remained by the lake.
Gazing at Tang Chuan's peaceful sleeping face, though his complexion had returned, his eyes remained tightly closed, Xiao Ruier paused slightly, a complex and inexplicable mix of heartache and tenderness flashing in her eyes.
She seemed to have made a decision; after a moment of silence, she slowly opened her fair palm, and instantly, a flash of golden light appeared!
A celestial treasure quietly materialized in Xiao Ruier's palm, its petals as white as jade, its stamens as red as fire, shrouded in a faint aura of sorrow and profound emotion—it was the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red!
This celestial herb was a testament to and embodiment of her purest and truest feelings.
Without hesitation, Xiao Ruier extended her slender fingers and carefully plucked a small portion from the pure white petals.
Then, she placed this petal, imbued with immense life energy and the power of deepest emotion, into her mouth, gently biting it. Instantly, a warm and powerful current melted in her mouth.
The next second, she leaned down, her exquisite face slowly approaching Tang Chuan, and then gently pressed her lips to Tang Chuan's slightly dry lips.
Through this intimate contact, Xiao Ruier channeled the melted power of the Acacia Heartbreak Red medicine in her mouth, mixed with her own pure soul power and the deep emotions hidden in her heart, into Tang Chuan's body.
The power of the Acacia Heartbreak Red, like the gentlest spring rain, began to nourish Tang Chuan's parched meridians, soothe his wounded soul, and accelerate his physical recovery.
After doing all this, Xiao Ruier slowly raised her head, a trace of medicinal fragrance and Tang Chuan's scent still lingering on her lips. She sat quietly beside Tang Chuan, holding his gradually warming hand, her golden eyes gazing at him tenderly, as if she wanted to protect him like this forever, until he awoke.
Time flowed quietly beside the Lake of Life.
Under the triple effect of Di Tian's Reverse Scale stabilizing his injuries, the continuous nourishment of the Acacia Heartbreak Red's emotional power, and the vast life energy of the Lake of Life...
Tang Chuan's physical condition improved at an astonishing rate, even undergoing a deeper transformation.
His body no longer passively absorbed energy; it seemed to have become a bottomless pit, autonomously and greedily devouring all the energy around him.
Gradually, Tang Chuan's body involuntarily and slowly levitated, three feet off the ground, quietly floating in mid-air.
At this moment, his body radiated a soft white light and a vibrant green glow, the two colors intertwining and flowing to form a magnificent energy cocoon enveloping him.
Even more strangely, the lush blue silver grass around the lake, as if sensing a mysterious call, unfurled its leaves, emitting faint blue light spots, like countless fireflies, converging into tiny streams of life, actively flowing towards the levitating Tang Chuan, willingly offering their meager life force.
They seemed to be worshipping their emperor, contributing their insignificant power without hesitation.
The Lake of Life itself contained a life force as vast as the sea.
Under Tang Chuan's unconscious and frenzied absorption, a visible green energy vortex formed, frantically pouring into him from the center!
Externally, the boundless vitality of the Lake of Life and the Blue Silver Grass provided a powerful boost; internally, the medicinal power of the celestial treasure, the Heartbreak Red, combined with the external force, cleansed and nourished Tang Chuan's meridians, bones, internal organs, and even his soul!
Under this extravagant infusion of energy, Tang Chuan's soul power, which had stagnated or even regressed due to his severe injuries, began to surge at an unprecedented speed!
Level 64!
Level 65!
Level 66!
… Bottlenecks were easily shattered one after another before this tsunami of energy, like paper windows!
His soul power level, while he was unconscious, soared from level 63 to level 70 at an astonishing speed!
In less than half a month!
At this moment, Tang Chuan, suspended in the energy cocoon, was still unconscious, but the soul power emanating from his body had already reached the threshold of Soul Saint, profound and boundless.
This near-death ordeal, piled up with numerous heaven-defying opportunities, had transformed into a huge stepping stone for his leap in strength; truly, surviving a great calamity inevitably brings great fortune!
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