Chapter 378, Shadow Dragon’s Descent, Heaven Blessed Becomes Shadow

Translator: Silavin

 

Where there should have been a Royal Palace now lay only ruins. Only some broken walls remained as evidence that an intricately decorated ancient building once stood here.

 

Before its destruction, the palace must have been as large as ten football fields. Now, it has become a deep pit, severely contaminated by Black Shadow Matter. The soil appeared as if stained with ink, continuously emitting black shadow mist.

 

Moreover, at the centre of the pit was a huge spring, gushing black water that gathered into a small lake.

 

Although the area was torned, the spring water flowed through some partially intact waterways, following these channels outward to irrigate the entire broken ancient city.

 

The scene before them was quite moving.

 

At the same time, Lu Fan guessed that the gushing spring must be the source of the Shadow Spring Water. He only needed to approach it to collect the materials he needed.

 

However, things would not be that simple.

 

Without Xiao Ye’s warning, Lu Fan could already sense that within the Shadow Spring Core lurked a formidable being, just not yet disturbed.

 

A tough battle lay ahead.

 

After stopping here, others like Lu Fan also carefully observed the terrain.

 

Meanwhile, Andrei opened his Mission Panel, confirming that the spring ahead was his Mission Objective.

 

“It’s that spring. Once destroyed, I can complete my Mission.” Andrei said excitedly, knowing an Epic Grade Mission Completion would bring considerable Rewards.

 

Lu Fan nodded and smiled, “No problem, we’ll head over there shortly. But, before destroying the spring, you need to let me collect enough of the spring water first.”

 

“Hahaha, don’t worry. I definitely won’t forget something so important!” Andrei laughed. Just as he was about to signal everyone to approach the spring below, black mist suddenly gathered before them. When it dispersed, a tall figure appeared.

 

The figure seemed formed from shadow mist, its features unclear, though one could vaguely make out what appeared to be an Elderly person.

 

This strange sight made everyone tense up, nearly causing them to unleash their Skills.

 

However, Lu Fan remained calm, gesturing to everyone that this most likely was not a Monster.

 

If it were a Monster, he should have been able to detect it ahead of time with Black Dragon Perception. Since he could not sense anything, it meant the figure was not corporeal and posed no threat to them.

 

The figure also showed no murderous intent. It was likely just a Remnant Soul in Shadow Isle, similar to an NPC.

 

Indeed, the figure showed no signs of attacking. After its form solidified, a voice emerged from it. “Three hundred years… finally, someone has reached this place. Brave warriors who have come here, do not panic. I am merely a consciousness without physical form. I will not harm you.”

 

Hearing this, Lu Fan knew his guess was correct.

 

The NPC continued. “I was the Grand Mage of Heaven Blessed Country, First Priest and their Sage. Where you stand now was once Heaven Blessed Country.”

 

“Heaven Blessed Country was once an island blessed by the Gods, with favourable weather and divine fortune. On the island was a spring called the Fortune Glowing Spring. Those who drank from it would become stronger, their talents enhanced and they grow increasingly powerful.”

 

“Though this spring was controlled by Heaven Blessed Country’s ruler, besides using it for the Royal Family, he built waterways to let the Fortune Glowing Spring Water flow throughout Heaven Blessed Country, allowing the common people to benefit from its grace.”

 

“However, disaster struck three hundred years ago!”

 

The black figure’s voice grew deeper, as if recalling something terrible.

 

“That day, a massive black shadow descended upon Heaven Blessed Country. It had no intention of trampling us insects, but it was simply too powerful. Merely flapping its wings brought blade-like winds down from the sky, like an apocalyptic disaster.”

 

“The vast city was destroyed, nearly all of the Heaven Blessed Royal Family perished. Half the civilians in the outer city also died.”

 

“That black shadow was a Giant Dragon! Cloaked in black mist, each of its scales was like the sharpest blade in the world. Every casual movement released sharp blades that could split the Earth. That Black Dragon was surely the most terrifying being in this world!”

 

[Black Dragon?] Lu Fan looked at Xiao Ye beside him.

 

Xiao Ye blinked, her expression appearing incredibly innocent.

 

Although Xiao Ye was also a Black Dragon, she was quite different from what the Heaven Blessed Grand Mage had described.

 

Because Xiao Ye’s Dragon Scales were not like blades at all, nor did they have such an Effect.

 

Lu Fan immediately wondered if the Black Dragon this person spoke of might be the Shadow Dragon King?

 

[It is possible…] Lost in thought, Lu Fan continued listening.

 

“It seemed to have no interest in our Heaven Blessed Country. Coming here was merely to take a brief rest. But that rest lasted an entire year. During that year, our Heaven Blessed Country underwent earth-shattering changes!”

 

“The Black Shadow Matter from the Giant Dragon continuously contaminated our country. The Fortune Glowing Spring was polluted, becoming the Shadow Spring it is today.”

 

“The Shadow Spring Water flowed through the original waterways, eventually affecting the entire island.”

 

“Soon, this place finally became Shadow Isle. Everyone died, then was revived by the Black Shadow Matter, transformed into undeads, eternally unable to find peace! Though that Dragon soared away after a year, and had never returned, its influence on us was irreversible…”

 

At this point, the black figure began showing signs of dissipating. Its voice grew increasingly ethereal.

 

“Warriors from afar, I have waited too long here for someone who could save Heaven Blessed Country. I am but a consciousness. I do not know if you have the power to save us. I could only state my plea, please to return this Shadow Isle to Heaven Blessed Island. I beseech you, please save us, so we need not be enslaved by Black Shadow Matter any longer.”

 

“Please…”

 

With these words, the black figure finally dispersed completely.

 

However, at that moment, everyone felt something in their hearts and quickly opened their Mission Panels.

 

Looking at them, everyone was shocked.

 

It was an Opportune Mission!

 

Another Opportune Mission, and it was an extraordinary one, with Rewards that left them speechless!

 

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