Chapter 5: You’re Right, But This Is a Dragon Species
Once again, Yonglan felt a dizzying sensation of heaven and earth spinning as his soul detached from his body. After a profound darkness, he regained consciousness.
The Brass Candlestick he was in was the Sanctuary Point he had been in before logging off.
Just as Yonglan was about to do some warm-up exercises, a notification popped up before his eyes:
This book is first released on 𝕥𝕨𝕜𝕒𝕟.𝕔𝕠𝕞.
[Due to your diligent study, you have shown progress on the Path of Destiny.]
[Destiny: 1 → 2]
What’s going on?
Yonglan was stunned to see this notification right after logging in. Only then did he realize what had happened.
So, it wasn’t just that in-game progress affected reality, but real-world actions could also influence game attributes?
“Sams,” you’re something else…
This feeling of gradual improvement made Yonglan feel incredibly comfortable. He checked the Sanctuary’s information to see if his teammates had shown up.
[Your contract has been responded to.]
[Do you wish to summon?]
Oh? Someone has responded already? Come quickly! I invite you to join my path!
Yonglan’s eyes lit up, and he confirmed without hesitation.
The flame in the Brass Candlestick grew brighter, its shimmering particles seemingly calling forth a presence from afar. Yonglan even got a glimpse of the other party’s player panel.
[Enesyin Yangyan (Female)]
[Tier: Foundation Tier (First Tier)]
[Race: Dragonborn]
[Talent: Blazing Steel Flames (Sealed)]
[An unprecedented dragon without fire, she was considered a stain and a disgrace to her family from birth. No one had any expectations of her, nor did anyone see her as a true Warrior. She shies away from the past and is lost for the future… Therefore, she seeks answers in the unknown.]
A Dragonborn!
Yonglan glanced at it, ignoring other information and automatically focusing on the most crucial element.
In the time since his transmigration, Yonglan had gotten a good grasp of the common knowledge in this world.
In this异世界 (otherworld) called “Boundless Land,” there were Beast-eared Girls with furry ears and tails; there were Vampires who drew power from their blood; there were Holy Descendants who flowed with Golden Blood…
And among these various Races, there were naturally distinctions. Dragon Species were undoubtedly the elite.
You’re right, but this is a Dragon Species!
They could uproot trees with their bare hands, pierce steel plates, and use siege spears as battering rams. They could take artillery shells to the face and withstand heavy machine gun fire.
Losing limbs was considered a minor injury. Even if their spine was ripped out, they could still crawl and fight. Apart from their head and heart, they had no weaknesses.
This was just their base stats, without any Artifice enhancements! With the reinforcement and support of Artifices, a single Dragonflame could… Ahhh!
The upper limit for Dragon Species was immeasurable; they were pure superhumans.
Excellent! I didn’t expect a Dragonborn to answer my call. If it were an experienced Artificer, they would have carried me to victory directly.
However, if that were the case, Yonglan wouldn’t be too happy. After all, he wanted to find someone to overcome challenges with, not to be a dead weight… But at the Foundation Tier, even a Dragonborn wouldn’t be too powerful, right? He shouldn’t have to worry.
As Yonglan was contemplating, the light particles from the candlestick finally converged, and a graceful figure materialized from emptiness to form on the Brass Candlestick.
It was a fully armed Dragonborn girl.
Her flawless face was delicate and pretty. The girl’s lips were pressed together, and her slightly widened, deep purple eyes clearly showed surprise at her surroundings.
Obsidian-like horns, a mark of her Dragon Species bloodline, protruded from the hood’s openings. Her white mantle was adorned with embroidered golden patterns.
Silver light armor covered her arms and knees, while the black inner lining of her front was stretched taut by her ample chest, leaving no wrinkles.
A light blue belt circled her slender waist, and her round, long, and impossibly straight legs were encased in tight trousers.
A tail extended from the small of her back, swaying restlessly from side to side.
Her stern and cool demeanor gave an incredibly stunning first impression. She was extremely beautiful and attractive.
Yonglan’s eyes lit up, marveling at the Dragonborn beauty.
So it wasn’t a “good brother,” but a “good sis”… a “good little sister.”
Never mind, it’s all the same. Anyone who answers my summon is a good brother!
As Yonglan was guessing the Dragonborn girl’s age, Enesyin was also gazing at the unfamiliar yet incredibly charming young man before her, her hand gripping the longsword at her waist.
She wasn’t dressed so neatly before she fell asleep. The moment she lost consciousness, she had arrived here.
It was truly unbelievable.
Enesyin recalled all the Artifices and rituals she knew, but couldn’t find anything that could achieve this. She suspected that even in the Xuntian Dynasty, such an Artifice did not exist.
The Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden thought this, placed a hand on her chest, and nodded slightly.
“Enesyin Yangyan, I have come as invited… May I ask, are you Mr. Yonglan?”
Yonglan returned a bow and replied, “Indeed, you have responded to my plea.”
The Dragonborn girl looked around, her deep purple eyes widening. “Where… is this place?”
Yonglan stroked his chin at her question. “That stumps me. Let’s talk as we walk.”
So, while the Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden was utterly bewildered, Yonglan led the way, briefly explaining the situation.
He encountered a horde of Zombies in the wild. Their coordinated strength was monstrous, and he couldn’t defeat them even with all his might!
Yonglan clenched his fist and said, “…That’s why I sought help. With your addition, I’m no longer fighting alone. We’ll definitely crush those scumbags next!”
Enesyin’s eyebrows furrowed slightly at his words, and she asked:
“Is this the realm of your Echo Trial?”
Yonglan stopped walking. “What?”
“The realm of the Echo Trial.”
Enesyin repeated, and upon seeing Yonglan’s confused gaze, she asked:
“You don’t know?”
Seeing that Yonglan genuinely didn’t know, Enesyin, though puzzled, patiently explained.
The so-called “Echoes” were fragments of this world’s past, lost histories deposited in the Sea of the Abyss.
High-level Artificers could immerse their spirituality into the Sea of the Abyss to conquer and absorb these Echoes.
This process was called the [Echo Trial].
While the initial [Foundation] and [Paradigm] Tiers were not relevant, from the [Champion] Tier onwards, up to the [Hero] Tier, practitioners would tirelessly undergo trials to seek advancement.
“I see.”
Yonglan wasn’t sure if the dungeons in “Sams” counted as [Echo Trials]. It was possible that the game dungeons were [Echo Trials], but it was unlikely that game dungeons were [Echo Trials].
He tilted his head. “Let’s just consider it an Echo Trial.”
Yonglan didn’t want to delve deeper. Since Enesyin presented a plausible hypothesis, he readily accepted it.
Enesyin was still unable to resolve her confusion. “But… Echo Trials should be completely enclosed environments. Outsiders absolutely cannot interfere with the Echoes others are experiencing, let alone your Tier… it shouldn’t be that high.”
Yonglan blinked.
“As the saying goes, people’s physiques cannot be generalized. I suppose this is my special ability.”
Enesyin: “………………”
That was an unassailable answer.
