295 Dragon Palace (2/2)
Fang Yuan took a step forward and there was a flash of golden light. He had transformed into a horned dragon, and dashed towards the blue skies.
”Huff”
The winds had risen and the clouds were gathering. The sky was darkening. Before long, rain began to fall.
”The horned dragon can master the elements, which is a prodigious ability! The other major demons will never be able to achieve this…”
As Fang Yuan traversed the clouds, he was experiencing something entirely new to him.
”Following the transformation into a horned dragon, one can manipulate all the water vapour in the immediate area. He is no different from a water god!”
Of course, being the youngest dragon around meant that his powers were still very much limited.
Additionally, Fang Yuan had no intention of causing storms and floods, and thus flew about carefully trying to familiarise himself with the art of weather control.
”A good rain knows its season, and comes when spring is here...in truth, this is the limitation of a horned dragon. To create real storms that affect a large area would require one to become a water dragon!”
The horned dragon was a junior dragon, but the water dragon was powerful and was always accompanied by the winds and rain.
”A pity...I've only managed to progress to the 8th step in the 9-Step Dragon Transformation Technique. The most crucial step is the True Dragon Transformation!”
The water dragon was powerful, but was no match for the true dragon.
The water dragons were numerous, like the various lords of the mortal world. But there could only be One True Dragon, just like how there was only one emperor.
As his thoughts wandered, Fang Yuan could not help but examine his luck and karma.
Dealing with Xu Ren had triggered the recovery of his People Dao Karma, which was previously down by half.
Of course, an evil aura was gathering, which was the backlash created from trying to change the general trend.
”Who cares if I am to be dealt with with tribulations...it cannot be out of the blue...with my skills in magic, no one can challenge me in the Golden Court manor . The Daoist Xuan Zhen knew that the revenge plan would take a lot of plan, which leaves one more possibility!”
Fang Yuan's eyes gleamed. He had no intention of slowing down, and the rain began to spread to the edges of the Golden Court Lake.
From the torrents of water rose a water demon mounted on a black fish.
”Who is the one causing such a great disturbance? Do you not know that this is the territory of our Dragon God?”
If Fang Yuan could create such a turbulence, the water demon should rightfully show him some respect.
But the water demon defied expectations and raged on. Following a wave of its arm, a jet of water shot up into the skies.
”Insolence!”
Fang Yuan swung his tail and the water jet fell apart immediately.
Not only that, but he willed the lake waters to become turbulent. The water film formed a bubble and levitated into the air.
The water demon was frightened and was trapped in the bubble like an insect in amber.
Fang Yuan examined it with interest. He had every intention to kill it.
'Hmm...this must be the workings of karma and fate, altering the potential of opportunities to confuse the mind?'
If it was a native, he would definitely be irritated, kill the water demon in one blow and begin a massacre. This would foster an enmity with the Dragon God.
Although this was the worst case scenario, it was a highly probable result.
But Fang Yuan was different!
Gods and spirits from another world had high resistance towards the temptations of fate.
”You actually dared to challenge me, water demon.”
Fang Yuan released the demon partially from the water prison, and revealed his true dragon form. He then asserted his authority.
”My...my lord?”
The water demon was terrified.
The dragon was the lord of all water beings, born to be a king.
The water demon had disrespected a dragon and knew that his actions were treasonous. No words could express the fear it was experiencing at the moment.
At this point, Fang Yuan felt a tinge of regret. It was unlike him to be provoked so easily.
”I was playful and did not realise that I was trespassing. This is partially my fault. This, I will spare you. Go report my arrival to the Dragon God, now!”
Following a nod from Fang Yuan, the water demon dived into the deep and disappeared from sight.
In truth, these were but Fang Yuan's excuses.
Knowing that the tribulations were impending, he acted first to bring the ball into his court. This was a useful method.
Like what happened just now. With a clear plan, one would be become more reserved in their actions.
Otherwise, following the activation of heaven's will, one will still suffer. Without any preparation, the effects would be more profound.
Before long, a swirl formed in the water. Water beings formed two rows, and a turtle appeared. It bowed down solemnly.
”My lord the Dragon God, upon finding out that a fellow dragon has come to visit, was extremely happy. May I invite you to join us in for a gathering at the Dragon Palace!”
”Mm lead the way!”
Fang Yuan was intent on finding out more about the Dragon God of Golden Court Lake. He dived into the water and appeared as his human self. He then sat on the back of a large turtle.
”Yes, let your old servant lead the way!”
The turtle was obsequious and pointed out the road ahead.
The turtle race was related to the dragon race, and yet it was very difficult for turtles to cultivate the dragon form. Most of them were loyal followers of the Dragon God, and looked forward to the day where he could become a true dragon and elevate them together with him.
Now that the turtle had met a young dragon in Fang Yuan, it considered him a master too and decided that it would not compromise on the formalities.
The turtle was a sturdy creature, but yet moved at an alarmingly fast speed in the water. Before long, a glittering place of gold and jade appeared before Fang Yuan's eyes.