Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire-Chapter 801 - 448: My Name Is White Emperor, Master of Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 801: Chapter 448: My Name Is White Emperor, Master of Mountains and Rivers
"What is this? Just another exploration!"
Following Odin’s gaze, Noah also lowered his head to look at the marsh below. This was the place of his transformation, the location of his fifth evolution.
Now, everything within this marsh had been exhausted by him. The myriad vitality and spiritual essence nurtured here had been completely consumed and absorbed, turning this place into a desolate land.
However, with the flow of water, the vitality and energy contained in the marsh might restore this place to its original state in less than a hundred years.
"The direction is correct, your current form can be on par with your true self."
"Far from it."
The life form of this dragon body is indeed approaching the true self, but only in appearance. The essence of life is entirely different from the true self, and the core of the power he controls is the force of great rivers and streams, from which clouds, mist, wind, and thunder are derived.
He is no longer the fierce flames, nor the Sun illuminating the vastness; this time, he is a tranquil flowing stream, a ceaselessly surging river, and will become a vast ocean.
"I want to see a true Dragon King, even if just a relic, a piece of bone."
Although he had seen the Dragon King, even the legendary Star Dragon King, it was only in dreams, glimpsing from afar, without truly seeing, even if the Dragon King was generous enough to display his form.
But how can this compare to the Dragon King in reality, even if only remnants? Noah needs insight; he needs to see how other Dragon Kings walk their paths, rather than relying on himself to explore alone. Although reaching the peak in this way would be fulfilling, ignoring available paths is foolish.
"You actually don’t need the Black King’s skeleton; you can find your own Dragon King Road by relying on yourself."
Odin had high hopes for Noah, but Noah dismissed this with scorn,
"What? Are you going back on your word? Let me go?"
"How could that be? I just think the Black King’s skeleton doesn’t hold much significance for you!"
The man chuckled.
"That’s what you think. I find it crucial, not only as a reference but as the best fuel for my transformation."
Noah had a premonition; he was deducing his Dragon King Road meticulously. The resources needed for a Dragon King’s transformation are extremely terrifying.
Exhausting an entire Material Realm is not unimaginable, as the immortality of a Dragon King does not stem from a Divine Throne woven from faith, but from innate strength.
This is also the key to a Dragon King’s ability to rival divinities; a Dragon King can easily tear apart the body of a True God, even if Divine beings can revive.
"I will help you find the Black King’s skeleton, but don’t expect a complete skeleton. Although my collected information is not complete, I am certain that the Black King’s skeleton was fragmented in the ancient times as defined by this world."
"Finding a part will suffice."
In a world where the Divine Artifact is lost, it’s unsurprising that the Dragon King’s skeleton would be destroyed. Although disappointed, Noah was mentally prepared.
"Parts of it should have been fashioned into weaponry."
"Weaponry?"
Noah’s expression became slightly peculiar but soon relieved himself. Crafting equipment from the body parts of powerful creatures is quite common across realms; fashioning equipment from a Dragon King’s skeleton is indeed normal.
The specifications are quite high, though. The Black King’s will should remain; how could he allow survivors of the Divine War to squander his remains so?
"Among the Upper Continent, the most widespread legend concerning the Black King is about the Black King’s Set, reputed as the strongest armament. Legends say those who collect the entire set will stand shoulder to shoulder with Divine beings."
Odin introduced the specifics with a slight twist of expression.
Though the Black King was slain by him, a Divine King, the strength of the Black King is undeniable. If forged properly, the remains possess the power to contend with Divinities; whether victory is possible depends on the person, but it certainly can withstand for some time.
"The Black King’s Set? How many pieces are there?"
Noah hadn’t expected, even after reaching such a stage, to need to collect a set, though it could be seen as a kind of fun.
"Not sure, some say thirteen pieces, others say fifteen or nineteen, but it is quite numerous. However, in this region’s history, no one has ever collected more than five pieces of the Black King’s Set.
Anyone who possesses the Black King’s Set, regardless of who or even a Demigod, eventually dies an untimely death. Even so, powerful figures from all over the Continent still eagerly pursue the Black King’s Set, so each appearance signifies a major catastrophe."
"Anyone who acquires the Black King’s Set dies an untimely death, even Demigods aren’t exempt. Hah, sounds like there’s some terrifying mastermind behind it."
"Who do you think this mastermind is?"
Odin looked at Noah with profound meaning.
"The Black King!"
Noah said resolutely.
The Dragon King, like Divine beings, is immortal; when a Divine falls, they can revive through faith. But what does the Dragon King exhaust to return after falling? Certainly not faith.
"Well, perhaps the Black King’s Set is an elaborate play he orchestrated; even if not, he certainly wasn’t opposed to it and might have even played a role in its advancement."
"So does the Black King’s Set embody the spirit of the Black King himself, becoming activated upon collecting a certain number?"