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The ethereal voice echoed once more, tinged with confusion and contemplation: "This pure essence of law is so similar to my power, as if it originates from the same spring..."
"But your life form was so fragile and short-lived..."
"Deep within your soul, there seems to be... a certain favor the world has shown you?"
"...Interesting...a human being who can simultaneously embody so many contradictory factors...possessing insights close to the origin, yet walking a weak, acquired path..."
The enormous dragon-shaped phantom of the Water Dragon King slowly swam around Jiang Zhen, its azure star-like dragon eyes scrutinizing him even more intently.
Its existence spans far too long, and it has witnessed countless brilliant talents, but it has never encountered such a complex and contradictory entity as this human boy before it.
"Human, state your name!"
The authoritative voice resonated directly in the soul of Jiang Zhen.
" Jiang Zhen".
Jiang Zhen suppressed his shock and responded with a respectful bow.
In the face of such an existence, any pretense or concealment is meaningless.
" Jiang Zhen... I am one of the Dragon Kings who rules over all waters and wields the power of ice."
The illusory image of the Water Dragon King slightly raised its head; even as a remnant soul, it possessed an innate nobility and majesty.
"Your presence has stirred my slumber, and your path has piqued my curiosity."
"However, having talent and favor is nothing without matching capacity and understanding; it is all in vain."
Its massive dragon head lowered, gazing at Jiang Zhen: "I will set a test, regardless of the strength of your soul power, only asking you about your understanding and application of the origin of 'water'."
"If you cannot pass through, then retreat here; this place is no longer for you. If you can pass through... this remnant of mine may be of some help."
Before the words were even finished, this azure space governed by laws suddenly transformed!
Jiang Zhen felt a blur before his eyes and found himself on a boundless ocean.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, thunder roared, giant waves surged beneath our feet, and the wind howled, as if it were the end of the world.
The terrifying power of nature pressed down on him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe. His own level 41 soul power was as insignificant as dust in the face of this mighty force of heaven and earth.
"This is the 'Wrathful Sea Illusion' that I manifested with my remaining divine power."
The Water Dragon King's voice seemed to come from the heavens above.
"The first test: calm this sea. With your power, restore the raging waves to tranquility. You must not use any offensive soul skills; you must use your will to communicate with all the waters and make them submit."
Jiang Zhen stood amidst the raging waves, his body rising and falling with the giant waves, as if he could be swallowed up at any moment.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
A direct assault is not advisable; communication is needed to subdue them...
He closed his eyes, not to give up, but to channel all his spiritual power outward through the not-yet-completely-closed [Eye of Enlightenment] between his forehead.
He no longer tried to fight against the towering waves, but instead tried to adjust his aura and soul power fluctuations to be in sync with the surrounding raging water elements.
The "Mysterious Water Enlightenment Technique" operated autonomously at an unprecedented speed. The newly formed dragon core in the dantian seemed to vibrate slightly, emitting a faint but extremely high-ranking primordial aura.
"Calm down..."
"Heed my call..."
"Return to your original form..."
Jiang Zhen's thoughts rippled outwards like invisible waves.
At first, his thoughts were like stones sinking into the sea, easily torn apart by the raging waves.
But he did not give up. The powerful affinity inherent in the Ultimate Water Martial Soul allowed him to gradually capture a trace of "rhythm" deep within that violent energy.
He stopped trying to command and began to "listen," to feel the emotions of every wave and the direction of every undercurrent.
His will subtly shifted from "I want you to be at peace" to "I am at peace with you."
Something amazing happened.
Centered on him, the surrounding surging waves seemed to be soothed by a gentle yet irresistible force, spreading outwards like ripples.
The towering waves gradually subsided, his roar subsided, and the turbulent sea surface became smooth as a mirror at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The dark clouds dispersed, and a ray of sunlight shone down, illuminating the calm, waveless sea and reflecting countless golden points of light.
"good."
The Water Dragon King's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible approval, "You do not use force to oppress others, but rather your heart to connect with things. You do indeed possess some understanding."
The scene changes again.
The calm sea vanished in an instant, and Jiang Zhen found himself standing on a huge, dry, and cracked riverbed. The sun was blazing, there was not a trace of moisture in the air, and the earth was covered with deep ravines due to the lack of water, a desolate and lifeless landscape.
"The second test: to awaken this river."
The Water Dragon King's voice rang out, "The water veins here have been severed, and life is almost gone. Use all your power to make the underground currents reappear and nourish this land."
This time, Jiang Zhen did not hesitate. He bent down and gently pressed his hands onto the scorching, cracked earth.
With his [Eye of Profound Knowledge] fully activated, his perception extended infinitely downwards along the earth.
Dry, lifeless...
His mental strength was like that of the most patient explorer, constantly descending, and descending further.
After an unknown amount of time, when his mental energy was almost exhausted, he finally sensed a faint, almost dissipating, moisture deep underground.
It was an ancient undercurrent, isolated by thick layers of rock, on the verge of complete depletion.
Found it!
With a thought, Jiang Zhen felt his soul power resonate slightly with the dragon pill, and a pure, life-giving, and extremely potent water elemental power slowly flowed from his palm into the earth.
This force did not forcibly break through the rock layers, but rather, like the gentlest messenger, seeped in.
Gently "awaken" that dormant undercurrent, guide it, give it strength, and encourage it to surge upwards.
"Gurgle..."
A faint sound came from deep underground.
Immediately afterwards, a stream of clear spring water gushed out from the crack beneath Jiang Zhen's palm, carrying a refreshing coolness.
Immediately, like a chain reaction, countless springs burst forth from the dry riverbed!
The clear water quickly gathered and flowed merrily along the dry riverbed. Wherever it passed, the parched earth was visibly revitalized, and some drought-resistant plant seeds even sprouted and grew branches instantly.
In the blink of an eye, the desolate riverbed transformed into a sparkling, vibrant, and clear river.
"boom!"
The surrounding scenery shattered like a mirage, and Jiang Zhen returned to that azure space of laws, where the enormous phantom of the Water Dragon King stood before him.
In those star-like dragon eyes, the last trace of scrutiny had transformed into complete approval, even... a hint of relief.
"Very good...very good..."
The Water Dragon King's voice became much gentler.
"Your understanding of water has exceeded my expectations. It is not a crude control, but a deep understanding of its true meaning of 'moistening,' 'nourishing,' and 'life-giving.'"
"I entrust my teachings to you, so that they may shine brightly again and not be tarnished."
The enormous dragon head slowly lowered, gazing at Jiang Zhen: "Human Jiang Zhen, I acknowledge your capacity and understanding."
"Now, I bestow upon you the remaining essence of myself. I hope you will use it wisely and not disgrace the noble name of 'water'. I also hope that... if you encounter any descendants of my dragon clan in the future, you may offer them some assistance within your capabilities."
Before Jiang Zhen could respond, the enormous phantom of the Water Dragon King suddenly erupted with an incomparably dazzling azure divine light!
Within the divine light, two of the most dazzling points of radiance separated and emerged.
A point of light revealed the shape of a dragon, which was a fist-sized, perfectly round bead, like the purest sapphire.
Inside, endless ice crystal stars are born and die, containing unimaginable immense energy and the mysteries of laws—it is the Water Dragon King's original dragon pill!
Another point of radiance vaguely resembles the shape of a skull, crystal clear, as if it were forged from millennia-old ice and sapphire.
It exudes an aura of majesty that sends shivers down one's spine.
A million-year-old head bone!
The dragon pill transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into Jiang Zhen's dantian, where it floated quietly and slowly, like a gentle giant.
The wisps of primal energy emanating from it began to quietly nourish his meridians and martial spirit.
The soul bone gently landed in Jiang Zhen's raised hand, its touch icy cold, yet strangely resonating strongly with his head.
"Remember my words..."
The Water Dragon King's voice grew more and more distant and fainter, and the enormous phantom gradually became transparent, eventually dissipating into countless blue specks of light like shattered bubbles, vanishing into this space governed by laws.
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