What exactly did Zhu Ziyang see?
A giant dragon!
No, it should be a silver giant wolf on the verge of transforming into a dragon. In the dim light, Zhu Ziyang saw the giant wolf's appearance: its body covered in silver dragon scales, a pair of silver dragon wings growing from its ribs, and dragon horns on its wolf head. Fortunately, its eyes were tightly shut, giving Zhu Ziyang time to escape.
Without hesitation, he suppressed the fear in his heart and the weakness in his body, immediately turned and ran out of the cave. His movements were very light, because he was afraid of waking the giant wolf inside the cave.
Zhu Ziyang felt as if he had walked for a thousand years, even longer, to cover a distance of four or five meters.
Finally, after exiting the cave, Zhu Ziyang ran towards the village without a word. He had to tell Zhu Changhe, tell Hong Zhen, to never come to the back mountain again, and even better, to report it to Dragon City immediately so that the high-level Spirit Masters of Dragon City could take action.
Because that giant wolf was clearly a 100,000-Year Soul Beast!
Zhu Ziyang had already recognized the giant wolf's identity: a Frost Tyrant Dragon, a sub-dragon Spirit Beast with true dragon bloodline! Although the appearance of the Silver Dragon Wolf differed slightly from that of a traditional Dragonwolf, Zhu Ziyang could still determine that it was a Dragonwolf, and one with dragon wings and one-foot-long dragon horns, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Dragonwolf on the verge of evolving into a true dragon!
He ran towards Beihe Village with unprecedented effort; he had to tell Zhu Changhe and Hong Zhen about this.
A 100,000-Year Soul Beast!
If it descended upon Anyang City, which didn't even have a Spirit King, it would probably be a catastrophic disaster! He wouldn't hope that this was a benevolent 100,000-Year Soul Beast; even if it truly was benevolent, its benevolence would absolutely not be bestowed upon humans!
However, Zhu Ziyang's thoughts were destined to fail; he hadn't even run ten meters when his steps abruptly halted.
He stood there dumbfounded, an unprecedented fear spreading through his mind. If it weren't for the arrogance bestowed by the Great Bright Light Art, which was painstakingly supporting him, he would probably have already knelt down.
Before him, a silver giant wolf, five meters long and nearly two meters tall, was observing him with its silver vertical pupils. The giant wolf was covered in silver dragon scales, its silver dragon wings drooped against its body. Beneath the dragon wings was a terrifying, ash-emitting wound that stretched from its waist to its abdomen. If the wound hadn't been covered by a faint layer of frost, its internal organs would probably have fallen out.
Although Zhu Ziyang was extremely terrified at this moment, his Spirit's ability still allowed him to sense the essence of that gray aura: Power of Death! That wasn't an external Power of Death, but the Silver Dragon Wolf's own Power of Death, which meant its days were numbered!
Thinking of this, Zhu Ziyang became even more afraid, because no one could guarantee what crazy things a dying 100,000-Year Soul Beast would do; even slaughtering a city was possible!
He dared not move, because in front of a 100,000-Year Soul Beast, even a dying 100,000-Year Soul Beast, he, a mere Spirit Elder, could not stir up any waves. The opponent could crush him with just its aura.
Was he destined to die here today? Was this what it meant for Heaven to be jealous of talent? Was he going to turn into wolf dung before he even had a chance to show off his abilities?
Zhu Ziyang thought of many things in an instant.
The Silver Dragon Wolf did not, as Zhu Ziyang imagined, directly slap him to Death. Instead, it observed him with interest, even extending its head to sniff him. This action almost made Zhu Ziyang wet himself; he thought he was about to be eaten alive. Fortunately, this Silver Dragon Wolf did not have such a Hobbies. From an angle Zhu Ziyang couldn't see, a hint of joy, a touch of determination, and a strong sense of hatred and unwillingness flashed in the Silver Dragon Wolf's eyes.
"Are you afraid?"
Zhu Ziyang was lost in thought, preparing to face Death, when he suddenly heard a clear, cold female voice. He was startled, then subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound, only to see the Silver Dragon Wolf lowering its head, staring at him with interest. His head heated up, and he replied defiantly: "Nonsense! A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. If you want to act, do it quickly; why torture me like this!"
"Why would I kill you?" the clear, cold female voice came from the Silver Dragon Wolf's mouth, with a hint of doubt, and it said.
"Then, then what do you need, Dragonwolf Sister!" Zhu Ziyang immediately knew there was a turn of events, and he might still have a glimmer of hope. He quickly inquired, willing to go to any lengths to survive.
"Release your Dragon Spirit." The Silver Dragon Wolf ignored Zhu Ziyang's attitude and stated its clear purpose.
"This..." Zhu Ziyang was full of doubts, but he dared not neglect it in the slightest. He immediately chanted silently in his heart, "Frost Tyrant Dragon Spirit possession." Frost-white dragon scales covered his arms and cheeks, and his eyes also turned into vertical pupils. His entire body grew a few inches taller, and his physique visibly became more robust.
"It's actually a Frost Tyrant Dragon!" The Silver Dragon Wolf looked at Zhu Ziyang's transformation, surprise showing in its silver eyes, and it murmured softly, "It's truly destiny!"
"What?" Zhu Ziyang didn't hear the Silver Dragon Wolf clearly and looked at it in confusion.
"Human, you are very lucky." The Silver Dragon Wolf stared at Zhu Ziyang, saying word by word, "Because I will sacrifice myself to you!"
"Huh?" Zhu Ziyang's first reaction was that he had misheard, and then he opened his mouth wide in disbelief, staring blankly at the Silver Dragon Wolf. What kind of absurd World was this?
A 100,000-Year Soul Beast appears before you just to sacrifice itself to you. Even adventure novels wouldn't dare to write such a plot, would they?
"I believe you've noticed, I'm severely injured and don't have long to live." The Silver Dragon Wolf ignored Zhu Ziyang's reaction and continued, "I have a great vendetta yet to be avenged. After I sacrifice myself, you must avenge me!"
Zhu Ziyang was speechless.
The Silver Dragon Wolf continued to speak to itself, "Your Frost Tyrant Dragon bloodline is very compatible with mine. After I sacrifice myself to you, it can directly evolve into a true dragon. This is absolutely a great blessing for you. If your luck is good enough, you might even inherit my ultimate attribute and power of destiny."
Zhu Ziyang had nothing to say. What could he say? He had no right to refuse. It was truly a case of "I sacrifice to you, what does it have to do with you?"
"Before that, you need to make an oath!" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the Silver Dragon Wolf's eyes as it looked at Zhu Ziyang and said, "You must make an oath to definitely avenge me! What is your name?"
"Zhu Ziyang," Zhu Ziyang said obediently.
"Good, Zhu Ziyang, you say after me!" The Silver Dragon Wolf's eyes shimmered with a mysterious glow, and it said, "I, Zhu Ziyang, swear to the World Will,"
"I, Zhu Ziyang, swear to the World Will,"
"With a hundred years as the limit,"
"With a hundred years as the limit,"
"I will definitely avenge the Silver Dragon Wolf; those who violate this shall die!"
"I will definitely avenge the Silver Dragon Wolf; those who violate this shall die!"
As Zhu Ziyang's words fell, a silver dragon phantom shot out from the Silver Dragon Wolf's eyes, soaring into the sky and dissipating between heaven and earth. As that silver dragon phantom dissipated between heaven and earth, a silver flowing pattern appeared on Zhu Ziyang's forehead, then immediately disappeared. A clear understanding immediately arose in his heart; he knew that the oath had taken effect, and a restriction was henceforth imprinted above his head.
"Very good!" The Silver Dragon Wolf was very satisfied with Zhu Ziyang's attitude. Joy, along with a deep attachment to the World, showed in its dim eyes. It said, "I hope you don't forget today's oath!"
As a benevolent beast of destiny favored by heaven and earth, it would absolutely not have made such a decision if it weren't truly at its wits' end. It was unwilling to die in silence, because even in Death, it wanted to take that ungrateful fellow with it!
The Silver Dragon Wolf's gaze was incomparably cold and resolute.
In Zhu Ziyang's eyes, filled with surprise, curiosity, and excitement, the Silver Dragon Wolf's massive body instantly ignited with silver flames. The silver flames were dreamlike and illusory; though vigorous, they held no scorching heat. In just a blink of an eye, his body was engulfed by the silver flames, his clothes burned away, leaving him standing naked in the fire. These silver flames had no temperature, yet they were so heart-palpitating. However, in Zhu Ziyang's eyes, these flames were incredibly warm.
His second Spirit emerged, and the frost-white dragon scales were already covered by the silver flames, burning together in Zhu Ziyang's astonished gaze.
"According to our agreement, I will become the spirit ring for your Frost Tyrant Dragon Spirit. I will do my best to use my power to help you evolve your bloodline. The extent to which it evolves will depend on you." The Silver Dragon Wolf's voice echoed in Zhu Ziyang's ears, "Absorb as much as you can. Even if you cannot inherit my ultimate attribute, you must become a true dragon!"
After saying that, the silver flames grew even more intense. The Silver Dragon Wolf's figure was completely enveloped by the silver flames, which then transformed into a dragon shape and rushed into Zhu Ziyang's body.
"Remember, you must avenge me!" The Silver Dragon Wolf's final voice came.
Immediately after, Zhu Ziyang fell into a deep sleep.