Chapter 1454: Chapter 1454 Hou Dingzhong
Lan Xuanyu shook his head.
The old man said, “To achieve attribute fusion, allowing a set of Divine Dragon Armor to possess multiple attributes, the first requirement is balance. That is, the dragon power contained in the dragon bones used to create the Divine Dragon Armor must be of the same level and strength, only then can they balance each other and ultimately achieve coordinated unity. Additionally, the user—you—must be able to withstand and guide, allowing the seven attributes to fully fuse when integrating into your body. Therefore, creating such a set of Divine Dragon Armor requires using the best parts of the highest-grade dragon bones, and also requires your own assistance to complete.”
Lan Xuanyu replied, “I have no problem assisting you. What would be the cost for that?”
The old man glanced at him, “The cost of seven sets of artifact-level Divine Dragon Armor.”
“That wouldn’t require so many materials, would it?” Lan Xuanyu said with a wry smile. Although he carried a million Sky Dragon Crystal Coins, it was undoubtedly clear that he could not afford seven sets of artifact-level Divine Dragon Armor, even at a discount. Moreover, he also wanted to get Xiuxiu a set of artifact-level Divine Dragon Armor.
The old man calmly said, “This can include crafting a set of Divine Dragon Armor suitable for your mount as well. Her attributes are rare, a kind of icy devouring ability. This is not possessed by any known dragon bones. It requires a combination of multiple dragon bones to tailor it, though not as difficult as your Divine Dragon Armor, it still requires considerable skill. At least two types of dragon crystals are needed to complete the crafting. Within the entire Dragon Clan, aside from me, there is no other of the same clan who can craft these two sets of Divine Dragon Armor. Not even Jiang Weiqiang.”
This was the second time Lan Xuanyu heard someone directly mention Jiang Weiqiang’s name. Last time was in the Dragon Realm, hearing it from the woman who also claimed herself as the Sky Dragon Leader. This is the Sky Dragon Leader’s name! Previously, the old man directly calling Zhong Zhichang by name was already quite surprising, and now, this surprise could only be elevated to a greater degree.
To exist where even the Sky Dragon Leader’s name could be directly mentioned, how formidable must this person’s level be?
“Don’t think too much, I am Zhong Zhichang’s teacher. A retired Dragon Knight,” the old man said lightly.
Upon hearing this, Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu involuntarily showed astonishment in their eyes. The teacher of the Secondary Dragon Leader—what kind of supreme powerhouse must this be? Moreover, he could directly call the Sky Dragon Leader by name, suggesting that this person might be a terrifying being whose cultivation does not fall short of the Sky Dragon Leader. Is the foundation of the Dragon Clan really this formidable?
The old man calmly said, “You don’t need to be afraid, in terms of cultivation, I am no longer on par with Jiang Weiqiang, after all, I am old now. Just an old dragon in the twilight years. If it weren’t for Zhong Zhichang coming to find me and inviting me to step out, you wouldn’t have been able to see me. My lifespan is now measured in years. He told me he saw hope in you, so you could see me here today. After my personal examination, he wasn’t wrong, in you lies the hope of realizing our dreams. This also grants me a greater hope for life. We have lived through long ages, and while we do cherish existence, we do not cling to it too strongly. After all, the pain of loneliness has long surpassed the joy of existence. Yet we still hope to witness the arrival of that miracle, yearning for a new world to bring a new life.”
“The price of seven sets of artifact-level Divine Dragon Armor cannot be changed, this is the rule. Produce all your Sky Dragon Crystal Coins. The remaining amount will be considered your debt to the Sky Dragon General Trade Union, and you can repay slowly in the future. Consider it an exceptional, interest-free loan for you.”
Upon hearing this, Lan Xuanyu immediately understood that this person was invited by Zhong Zhichang to assist them. Apparently, the Secondary Dragon Leader had already prepared for this.
Without further words, Lan Xuanyu hurriedly took out all the Sky Dragon Crystal Coins, not keeping a single one, then bowed before the old man again.
The old man said, “The process of crafting is also a process to re-evaluate your situation. During this process, if I find you unable to withstand such Divine Dragon Armor, I will stop. You can treat this as a test for you, and if you fail to overcome it, your future path will be much more difficult. If you pass this step, we old folks can barely support you, at least until you complete your agreement with Jiang Weiqiang.”
Upon hearing the old man’s words, Lan Xuanyu immediately understood everything.
The president of the general trade union spoke of “us” instead of “me”. What does this imply? It implies there is more than one top-level powerhouse like him. Or in other words, top-level old dragons.
Lan Xuanyu had vaguely known that within the Dragon Clan, there are some top-level beings who have retired due to being too old. But these beings are almost all at the level of Dragon Knights! Or to put it more directly, they were once Dragon Knights.
Zhong Zhichang once told him that Zhong Zhichang and Luo Lan’s age wasn’t too advanced, they could still wait. Comparatively, the Leader was somewhat less able to wait. Then, compared to the Sky Dragon Leader, those who should be less able to wait are these old dragons.
Therefore, if they truly want to survive, then the Divine Realm must be established. It’s simple, whoever can establish the Divine Realm faster will receive their support, which is the simplest logic. If he were Lan Xuanyu, he would think and act the same way.
It’s unclear how Zhong Zhichang persuaded the person before them, and the person also seems to represent these old dragons specifically to evaluate themselves. After the evaluation, they would invisibly gain more support.
Perhaps this is related to his previous suggestion at the Sky Dragon Assembly concerning the war against the Deep Red Realm; that suggestion further solidified the support of Zhong Zhichang and Luo Lan’s faction towards him.
The Dawn Dragon Knight previously arrived together with the Sky Dragon Leader, establishing a ten-year agreement with him. It seems that they aren’t really laying down banners nor completely compromising with the Sky Dragon Leader. Besides ensuring his safety further, this also serves as an additional evaluation. If he passes it, they will likely support him even more vigorously; if not, then there’s no need to say more.
These Dragon Knights are truly not easy to deal with! Of course, this is somewhat related to his performance in the Dragon Realm, which wasn’t very good. Zhong Zhichang likely wants to confirm again whether he is qualified to receive their support.
Having thought through all this, Lan Xuanyu was at peace in his heart, while understanding what he should do. Undoubtedly, the support before them is indispensable. War is about to begin, and the Sky Dragon Leader is the top commander of the Dragon Horse Federation on this side. If he truly wants to kill him, it would not be difficult.
Of course, the only thing Lan Xuanyu couldn’t see through now was the Sky Dragon Leader’s attitude towards him. He couldn’t understand whether the Sky Dragon Leader intended to target him or intentionally support him.
However, one thing is certain: if the Sky Dragon Leader himself has the potential to achieve the God King level, then suppressing him is certain. Conversely, the possibility of supporting him exists. He felt that the farther he is from becoming a God King, the greater the possibility of receiving support. Now, he must demonstrate enough value to be supported.
In a flash of thought, Lan Xuanyu had figured everything out and respectfully said to the old man before him, “I have yet to ask your name, senior.”
“My name is Hou Dingzhong. You can call me Mr. Hou,” the old man said lightly.
“Yes, Mr. Hou. Then I’ll trouble you, I believe I can do it,” Lan Xuanyu said with determination in his eyes.
The old man smiled slightly and said, “It seems, our Dragon Clan is really going to produce a martial battle goddess. Let us begin now, Little Mount Dragon, you retreat a bit to watch, you will be involved afterwards too.”
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