Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 116 Under the Dragon's Nest

As Ying Yue walked slowly forward, she curiously looked around. Suddenly, she felt a warm sensation coming from beneath her feet.

Looking down, I realized that I was standing on an enormous piece of jade!

This unidentified warm jade covered the entire cave. Its smooth and delicate texture and gentle temperature spread throughout the body through the soles of the feet, bringing an unprecedented level of comfort.

The jade-like floor, smooth as a mirror and reflecting one's image, appears exceptionally clean and smooth.

Yet, people walking on it did not slip at all; on the contrary, it felt very stable.

Completely soaked, Ying Yue was filled with curiosity. Like a child, she jumped and bounced on the jade surface, but her body remained steady and she didn't feel like she was about to slip at all.

This warm jade emitted a soft, pale green light, like a firefly twinkling in the night sky.

As you lean down to look around, a lush, deep green comes into view. The green is vibrant yet not gaudy, full of fluidity.

It doesn't resemble a piece of jade, but rather a flowing green lawn; the scene is truly wondrous.

In addition, the cave is also filled with various uniquely shaped artificial rocks.

Some resemble eagles spreading their wings, some look like winding, coiling dragons, and some are just like adorable pandas...

There are also countless stalactites shaped like stone tables and benches, each with its own unique form and breathtaking beauty, making one marvel at the wonders of nature.

Ying Yue was immediately captivated by the sight, her face filled with surprise and delight. She excitedly asked, "Zheng Ge'er, how did you find such a paradise? Did you discover it by accident when that wretched Zhu Xian knocked you off the cliff? This place is simply too beautiful!"

Looking at Ying Yue, who was beaming with joy, Kuang Zheng didn't answer. Instead, he asked softly with a look of doting affection, "Do you like it?"

Ying Yue nodded eagerly and replied, "Mmm!!! I love it so much!"

Hearing the other person's affirmation, Kuang Zheng said gently, "As long as you're happy."

Wu Ren, who was standing to the side, could not contain his curiosity and interjected, "Tell me quickly how you discovered this place!"

Ying Yue also cast a curious glance at her.

Kuang Zheng said, "This is the White Dragon's Nest—the Dragon's Nest!"

Seeing the shocked looks on their faces, he continued, "Back then, this place was filled with all sorts of ingenious mechanisms. But even the greatest power can't withstand the erosion of time."

Over the course of thousands of years, most of those once fearsome arrangements have lost their original effectiveness.

To be honest, I didn't have the courage to set foot in this forbidden area at first. You all know what the twelfth level represents; it's far beyond what we can currently contend with.

But the situation is dire!

Noguchi Pass is closing in relentlessly, giving us no chance to catch our breath. I had no choice but to bring you here to try our luck.

Besides being forced into it, there was another consideration.

Firstly, since I have obtained the physical power of the White Dragon, I should carry its aura, and its original arrangements might not be activated rashly because of this aura.

Secondly, there's the matter of time! We know that any trap or mechanism has a time limit, and the more powerful the trap or mechanism, the shorter its time limit.

In the face of time, all power is pale.

More than 10,000 years have passed since the white dragon died. In such a long time, not to mention traps and mechanisms, even mountains, seas, and lakes have long since changed.

Although it is an invincible existence at the twelfth level, so much time has passed after all.

Even the most elaborate setup, after such a long time, even if it still exists, is probably just for show and nothing to worry about.

Finally, the most important thing is confidence!

The white dragon possessed immense power, and there was nothing on Penglai Planet that could threaten it.

As the saying goes, true masters are confident—absolutely confident in their own abilities!

As a being at the pinnacle of the planetary realm, Bai Jiao has no need to rely on external forces to demonstrate its authority.

Therefore, its previous arrangements were likely intended to intimidate and deter.

The purpose is to deter weak beasts from trespassing into its territory, so there is probably no deadly trap.

It was based on this judgment that I decided to bring everyone here. Now it seems we made the right bet!

Upon hearing this, Ying Yue was utterly astonished and exclaimed in disbelief, "What? This is actually the White Dragon's lair? This is simply unbelievable!"

Wu Ren, standing to the side, was equally dumbfounded, muttering to himself, "No wonder this cave is so huge. Perhaps only such a magnificent cave could accommodate the white dragon's enormous, mountain-like body."

"Did you discover any mechanisms? Didn't you obtain the white dragon's memories? Why do you know nothing about such crucial information—its lair?" After the two recovered from their initial shock, they couldn't wait to ask the question that had worried them the most.

If the white dragon has indeed set a trap, they would be utterly powerless to resist given their current strength.

It should be noted that even powerful beings who have reached the peak of the late Tribulation Transcending stage have to retreat when facing the White Flood Dragon.

They are now nothing but ants in front of Bai Jiao, not even worthy of being glanced at.

Looking at the complex expressions of worry and unease on the faces of the two people before him, Kuang Zheng comforted them, "You can rest assured, there are no traps here. As for the memories of the white dragon that I obtained... alas, I don't know if it's due to the missing inner core or some other reason, but some of the memories are incomplete."

Coincidentally, the part of the memory missing—whether there were any mechanisms inside the dragon's nest—is precisely among those missing.

After saying this, Kuang Zheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly, his heart filled with helplessness.

Although he had indeed integrated most of the White Dragon's memories, in the end, he had only absorbed the energy pool that had been transformed from the White Dragon's physical body.

Moreover, this was absorbed only after a full ten thousand years had passed since the white dragon's death.

Therefore, it is reasonable to have some memory loss.

Then Kuang Zheng continued slowly, "When I was merging with the White Dragon's memories, I always had a strange feeling, as if it still had some unfulfilled wish, so it was not completely integrated with my consciousness. However, the moment I stepped into the Dragon's Nest, that strange feeling completely disappeared."

It was only when I got here that I realized that what prevented it from fully integrating was a lingering attachment in its heart—an attachment to its homeland.

Now, its soul has finally returned to its homeland, thus settling its final attachments. Therefore, that obsession has completely dissipated…

At this point, Kuang Zheng's voice gradually became low, and his emotions plummeted.

It is conceivable that the white dragon, who was originally confident of victory and certain of successfully surviving the heavenly tribulation, ultimately suffered a crushing defeat at the crucial moment, causing all its efforts to vanish into nothingness.

One can only imagine the despair that Bai Jiao must have felt at that time!

But even if one's heart is filled with resentment and anger, what can one do in the face of merciless calamity and predetermined fate?

Heavenly Tribulation or Fate?

Ultimately, there was no escaping it, no way to hide from it...

Even the most ferocious beast, in its final moments, has no complaints against the ways of nature, no reluctance to leave the world; its only obsession is its boundless love for its home.

At this moment, Kuang Zheng felt extremely conflicted.

Having let go of his obsession, Bai Jiao completely merged with Kuang Zheng, and his previously incomplete memories were finally restored.

At this moment, he had become the master of the dragon's nest, and there were no more obstacles in his way.

After calming themselves down, Kuang Zheng led the two of them back toward the cave.

Kuang Zheng stopped in front of a cloud bed formed of warm jade.

The air here is pleasant, and there are several cloud beds where you can sit or lie down, making it perfect for rest and meditation.

The long journey of fleeing had left them exhausted, so they decided to rest here for the time being.

With the Dragon's Nest as a sanctuary, increasing our strength has become the top priority.

Kuang Zheng and Ying Yue exchanged a glance, their eyes both shining with determination.

This rare environment is undoubtedly an excellent place for them to cultivate.

The three of them quickly tidied up and immediately began their respective cultivation practices.

The conflict with Noguchi Ridge is irreconcilable. Unless they stay hidden in the dragon's lair, a clash between the two sides is inevitable.

Escape was never an option for the three of them, so confrontation was all that remained.

To contend with Yekouling, one of the three major powers in the wilderness, requires absolute strength.

For survival, for resistance, and even more so for that legendary tribulation.

They have no other way but to improve their strength!