"The Great One, huh? Do you know his location?" Yuan asked.
The Dragon Emperor shook his head and said, "The number of individuals who may know his location can be counted on one hand. He loves traveling the Nine Heavens in search for treasures and can be anywhere. When he's not traveling, he's most likely hidden within his own realm or slumbering somewhere in the Starry Sky."
"I see."
"Anyway, going back to the Azure Dragon Clan. They are one of the ten recognized royal bloodlines, but they are ranked last in terms of prowess and influence."
After a slight pause, he added, "In case you are wondering, the Holy Dragon Clan is ranked sixth."
"Their bloodline grants them complete mastery over water, so they established their main dwelling deep on the floor of the Sea of Dragons."
The Dragon Emperor continued to talk about the Azure Dragon Clan.
Sometime later, Yuan said, "I have a good understanding of the Azure Dragon Clan—somewhat. Until I meet and speak with them personally, I can't say I know them. Anyway, it'll take some time before they respond to our offer, right?"
"That's correct," the Dragon Emperor replied. "The fastest we've ever received a response was five weeks, and the longest took nearly seven months. Their timing is unpredictable."
"I'd like to train in the meantime," Yuan said. "Does the Dragon Spiral Mountain have any unique training grounds? Specifically, something related to the yin attribute. I'm working on strengthening my Cold Immunity."
The Dragon Emperor nodded and replied, "Of course. We have special training grounds for those who have graduated from their initial training—what you experienced earlier."
The Dragon Emperor led Yuan back down the mountain, retracing their steps until they returned to the training grounds.
However, instead of stopping at the familiar arenas, where Xi Meili was still engaged in spirited sparring with the young dragons, they continued deeper, heading toward a more secluded area.
When they reached their destination, Yuan found himself standing before five towering pagodas, each emanating a distinct and ancient aura.
After taking a moment to admire their imposing beauty, Yuan shifted his gaze to the large signs hanging above each entrance.
"Four Levels of Inferno, Frozen Palace, Endless Tribulations, Venomous Altar, and the Unyielding Playground, huh?" Yuan mumbled the names written on each sign with intrigue.
The Dragon Emperor began introducing each pagoda in detail, "Each of these pagodas contains a realm of its own, far more vast than their appearance suggests.
This one is the Four Levels of Inferno. It is designed to temper one's resistance to fire, with four ascending levels of difficulty. You can challenge a higher floor as your endurance improves."
He continued, "The first level is intended for beginners with no fire resistance. The second is suited for those with Weak Fire Resistance. The third is for those with Powerful Fire Resistance.
As for the fourth level, it should only be attempted by those who possess Super Fire Resistance. Anything less would be courting death."
"The Frozen Palace follows the same structure," the Dragon Emperor continued, "but it's designed to train one's resistance to cold, which should suit your needs."
He gestured to the next pagoda.
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