He decided to help, using his beast-taming talent, Sea Contract.
Instantly, the Burdened Xuan Turtle and the Azure Dragon Empress were strengthened by Sea Contract, bringing the Origin Restoration back on track.
The Azure Dragon Empress looked at Zheng Dong in surprise. It hadn't expected Zheng Dong to help it at such a critical moment, and its expression showed gratitude.
The Burdened Xuan Turtle, however, glared at Zheng Dong.
"Why didn't you help earlier, you brat? You made me exert so much effort, almost to death."
Afterward, the Azure Dragon Empress's growth level began to regress. All its accumulated growth over the years transformed into origin, becoming its potential.
Furthermore, the Azure Dragon Empress's injuries gradually healed.
However, it wasn't until its growth level regressed to the Commander level that its injuries were completely healed, indicating the severity of its previous wounds.
Without Origin Restoration, it would likely never have been fully cured.
Finally, the Azure Dragon Empress regressed from a beast-eared girl to an azure fish, and then from an azure fish to a dragon egg.
Its accumulations over the years, the origin it formed, were enough to fundamentally change it.
In other words, Origin Restoration had completely altered its birth.
Surprisingly, this dragon egg had awakened and possessed consciousness even before hatching.
After all, Origin Restoration did not erase the Azure Dragon Empress's original consciousness and memories.
Thus, Zheng Dong began the contract.
The contracting process was also easy, meeting no resistance.
With the successful contract, the dragon egg began to hatch.
Before long, a humanoid pet, a cute dragon girl, appeared before everyone.
Its growth level quickly rose from Awakened to Commander.
This was somewhat unexpected for Zheng Dong. He had thought he would contract an azure dragon and perhaps become a dragon tamer or dragon rider in the future.
Instead, it turned out to be a cute beast-eared dragon girl.
The dragon girl could perhaps be considered a brand-new race, a humanoid dragon-type pet. Apart from the Azure Dragon Empress who transformed into the dragon girl, there should be no other like it.
The dragon girl before them appeared younger and more perfect than when the Azure Dragon Empress had transformed into a beast-eared girl.
She hopped in front of Zheng Dong and leaped into his arms.
"Great! I actually transformed into human form!"
This made Zheng Dong a little unaccustomed. Had the Azure Dragon Empress truly become his pet?
As if sensing Zheng Dong's thoughts, the dragon girl nodded vigorously.
Due to the drop in its growth level, it could no longer speak to Zheng Dong as before.
However, this did not affect their mental and conscious communication.
Zheng Dong soon understood the dragon girl's thoughts.
The Azure Dragon Totem Kingdom had been destroyed, and it was no longer the Azure Dragon Empress. Its original name was Qing Qing, and Zheng Dong could also call it Little Qing.
Its current desires were to seek revenge and to become a true human, adapting to life in the human world.
Zheng Dong could understand the first desire.
As for the second desire, Zheng Dong felt that Little Qing might have a problem with her brain or had been brainwashed by something.
Furthermore, Zheng Dong also learned about Little Qing's skills and attributes.
[Name] Dragon Girl
[Attribute] Dragon, Water, Ice, Time
[Race Level] High-Level Totem
[Growth Level] Commander
[Energy Value] 11525
[Skills]:
Low-Level: Water Ball, Water Bubble, Water Pillar, Condensation, Ice Mist, Ice Flower, Ice Cone, Ice Pillar
Mid-Level: Water Wall, Water Flow Vortex, Rain Dance, Snowfall, Hail, Frost Breath, Snow Cloak
High-Level: Freezing Rain, Tidal Wave, Ice Seal, Dragon Might, Precognitive Sense
Super-Level: Flood Tide, Eternal Freeze, Dragon God's Protection, Origin Restoration
On the other side, after the Kun Shark Emperor left, it found the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor and told it about its encounter with the Burdened Xuan Turtle.
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor was very surprised. It stared at the Kun Shark Emperor, confirming that the Kun Shark Emperor was not lying before speaking:
"Is the opponent's strength truly still above mine?"
The Kun Shark Emperor quickly nodded.
It had only sensed the Burdened Xuan Turtle's aura and made a judgment; it did not know the Burdened Xuan Turtle's true strength.
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor decided to go and see for itself.
If it didn't find out, it wouldn't be able to rest.
It did not want a powerful opponent appearing near its territory.
As for ordering the Kun Shark Emperor and other totems to pursue the Azure Dragon Empress, it was not only to eliminate any future trouble but also for the Azure Dragon Empress's dragon bloodline power.
The reason it could become a Quasi-Divine level was because it had obtained a mythical-level resource that could plunder the bloodline power of other totems, the Bloodthirsty Bead.
If it obtained the dragon bloodline power of the Azure Dragon Empress, the Black Dragon Emperor, and the Golden Dragon Emperor, it might be able to evolve into the Abyssal Demon Dragon and perhaps touch the threshold of the Divine level.
Of course, this was its own judgment.
Currently, the Black Dragon Emperor and the Golden Dragon Emperor were under its control, leaving only the Azure Dragon Empress.
It had no intention of giving up.
Subsequently, it left the Dragon Whale Totem Kingdom and, along with the Kun Shark Emperor, headed towards the island where Zheng Dong was located.
Before they even got close, they felt intense elemental energy fluctuations.
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor was immediately startled. Even with its full power, it couldn't mobilize so much elemental energy.
Thus, it believed the Kun Shark Emperor's words even more.
However, it didn't know that the intense elemental energy fluctuations were caused by Zheng Dong using his beast-taming talent, Sea Contract, to strengthen the Burdened Xuan Turtle and the Azure Dragon Empress.
As they got closer to the island, the elemental energy fluctuations grew stronger.
Yet, they still couldn't mask the Azure Dragon Empress's aura.
The Kun Shark Emperor dared not speak, looking at the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor.
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor's expression became solemn. If the opponent truly harbored the Azure Dragon Empress, a battle would likely be unavoidable.
This could very well affect its integration of the several totem kingdoms in the East Sea.
Just as it was hesitating, the elemental energy fluctuations disappeared, and then the Azure Dragon Empress's aura also vanished.
This made the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor eager to rush to the island immediately to understand the reason.
However, it was wary of the Burdened Xuan Turtle's strength and did not do so.
Therefore, it called out from outside the island:
"Friend on the island, would you care to come out and meet me!"
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor's voice was very loud, deafening.
Instantly, Zheng Dong and the others heard it.
Du Chuan and the other staff on the island looked at Zheng Dong and the Burdened Xuan Turtle. They themselves could not deal with the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor, so they could only hope that Zheng Dong and the Burdened Xuan Turtle could resolve everything properly and not involve them.
The Burdened Xuan Turtle had also expended considerable energy helping the Azure Dragon Empress with Origin Restoration, and it was somewhat intimidated by the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor.
It glared at Zheng Dong.
"It's all your fault, brat. Why aren't you asking where the Youthful Fruit is? Let's go get it quickly."
The Burdened Xuan Turtle intended to flee, having no desire to meet the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor at all.
Zheng Dong, however, was not flustered.
The fact that the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor did not directly attack the island indicated its fear.
At this moment, it was precisely the time to stand firm instead of running.
Thus, Zheng Dong said:
"Senior, if we run now, won't we reveal ourselves? It will definitely chase us! Actually, we can pretend a bit longer. If it doesn't work, then running won't be too late!"
"You think I don't want to pretend, brat? Anyone can see something is wrong with me in this state," the Burdened Xuan Turtle retorted impatiently.
Zheng Dong also saw this clearly.
However, he had a way.
"Senior, I can hide and secretly use my beast-taming talent, Sea Contract, to strengthen you. Even if we have to fight, we'll be able to escape faster."
"That could work. But, brat, don't mess it up and let it see through you!" the Burdened Xuan Turtle said worriedly.
Zheng Dong, possessing skills like Mimicry Camouflage and Shadow Concealment, had no worries about being discovered.
Immediately, he used the Magnification skill, shrunk, and hid inside the Burdened Xuan Turtle's shell. Then, he used skills like Mimicry Camouflage, making himself completely undetectable.
Finally, he took out the Talent Orb and used the beast-taming talent, Sea Contract, to strengthen the Burdened Xuan Turtle.
The Burdened Xuan Turtle's aura quickly returned to its peak state.
Instantly, the Burdened Xuan Turtle gained confidence.
It flew out of the island, landed on the sea surface, and returned to its original form. Its massive size was like a moving mountain.
It looked at the Abyssal Dragon Whale Emperor and said:
"Who are you calling a friend? I don't think I know you!"
This made the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor somewhat embarrassed. If it hadn't seen that the Burdened Xuan Turtle's aura was even stronger than its own, it would have been unable to resist attacking directly.
I was just being polite, and you're taking it seriously?
"We don't know each other. I came to visit because I'm looking for an injured Azure Dragon. It stole something from me, and I want to capture it," the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor fabricated a reason.
"Then go look for it. Why are you coming to me?" the Burdened Xuan Turtle said.
Its attitude was very tough!
Of course, this was all an act it was putting on under pressure.
It was acting so well that even it was impressed with itself.
This made the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor unsure of the Burdened Xuan Turtle's strength, hesitating whether to attack or not.
While the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor was conflicted, it continued:
"I can sense its aura, and it's on your island. I hope you can let me search for it."
The Burdened Xuan Turtle remained silent, merely looking at the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor with a tough expression.
"I know doing this will make you lose face, but I must find it!" the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor said forcefully.
The Burdened Xuan Turtle did not want to get into a real fight with the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor.
Therefore, it said:
"What if you don't find it?"
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor was quite confident in itself. Although the Azure Dragon Empress's aura had disappeared, it had injured the Azure Dragon Empress, and there was still residual power from it on the Azure Dragon Empress. Finding it would not be troublesome.
Therefore, the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor confidently said:
"If it's not found, unless it's dead or not on the island!"
However, the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor did not know that the Azure Dragon Empress's injuries had already healed.
Furthermore, after using Origin Restoration, it had become a Commander-level Dragon Girl. Currently cultivating within Zheng Dong's beast-taming space, its aura was not emanating at all.
"Alright, then go ahead and search!" the Burdened Xuan Turtle said.
Subsequently, the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor shrunk its body and, along with the Kun Shark Emperor, stirred up waves and swam towards the island, arriving at the breeding base.
This scene greatly frightened Du Chuan and the others.
Fortunately, the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor and the Kun Shark Emperor did not attack them but instead carefully searched for the Azure Dragon Empress's trace.
Unfortunately, after searching for a long time, they couldn't find the Azure Dragon Empress.
However, in the feeding pool where the Azure Dragon Empress had previously stayed, they discovered traces of its blood.
Combined with the Azure Dragon Empress's aura they had sensed earlier.
It could be certain that the Azure Dragon Empress had been on this island, but it just hadn't found it.
Instantly, the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor's mood became complicated.
Even if the Azure Dragon Empress was hidden by the Burdened Xuan Turtle, it should have been able to find it.
Unless the Azure Dragon Empress had already left the island.
Or the Azure Dragon Empress was dead.
It wanted to test the Burdened Xuan Turtle.
To understand why it couldn't find the Azure Dragon Empress.
It took the Kun Shark Emperor and found the Burdened Xuan Turtle again.
The Burdened Xuan Turtle had not returned to the breeding base with the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor but remained in place, contemplating whether to flee.
If Zheng Dong hadn't reminded it that the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor would catch up quickly even if it ran, it would have already fled.
Seeing the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor return, it became extremely vigilant.
After all, it didn't know what the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor had discovered in the breeding base.
It chose to continue its act.
"The Azure Dragon you mentioned is not on the island!"
"I didn't find it, but it did enter. I discovered its bloodstains!" the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor said slowly, staring at the Burdened Xuan Turtle, wanting an explanation.
The Burdened Xuan Turtle was not flustered by this question, having already prepared its response, and sneered:
"Then there are only two possibilities: either it sneaked into the breeding base and then quietly left, or you deliberately left its bloodstains!"
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor fell silent.
Could it be that the Burdened Xuan Turtle really hadn't seen the Azure Dragon Empress?
It didn't believe it!
Then, it launched a probing attack, using Deep Sea Bomb.
Instantly, a giant water sphere spinning at high speed shot towards the Burdened Xuan Turtle.
Facing the attack, the Burdened Xuan Turtle did not counterattack at all. It turned and fled, disappearing from the spot.
While running, the Burdened Xuan Turtle grumbled:
"You brat, if it weren't for you, I would have run long ago! Why all this trouble!"
Zheng Dong was also somewhat speechless.
The Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor's attack was clearly a probing one, and there were ways to deter it. Who would have thought the Burdened Xuan Turtle was so afraid of death.
In its place, the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor looked bewildered.
Soon, it also reacted. The Burdened Xuan Turtle was all bark and no bite, not its match.
Thinking about how it had cautiously treated the Burdened Xuan Turtle just now, it felt as if it had eaten something foul.
It angrily pursued.
It even knocked the Kun Shark Emperor flying.
"Idiot!"
It felt that the Kun Shark Emperor had led it astray.
In the sea, its speed was astonishing, like a massive aircraft carrier shooting forward, creating huge waves.
But the Burdened Xuan Turtle was not slow either. Like a speeding submarine, it descended rapidly, quickly reaching the deep sea.
The pitch-black deep sea had no trace of light, but it did not affect the Burdened Xuan Turtle at all.
With its perception-based skills, it could clearly sense everything around it.
As for Zheng Dong, it also had no impact.
With the Sea Contract in his hand, he could breathe and move freely in the seawater.
"Brat, what now? That stupid whale is catching up," the Burdened Xuan Turtle asked.
Zheng Dong could see that the Burdened Xuan Turtle was very cowardly. If it could avoid fighting, it wouldn't. If a real fight broke out with the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor, the outcome would likely be grim.
But how to escape?
The Burdened Xuan Turtle had no confidence, and Zheng Dong didn't expect his skills like Shadow Clone, Shadow Concealment, or Split Body could help him escape the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor.
After all, there was a level gap. Moreover, if the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor possessed skills similar to soul tracking, escaping would be even more difficult.
Zheng Dong was silent for a moment and came up with an idea. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
However, this plan was contingent on the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor not noticing him at all and not sensing any of his aura from the beginning.
Therefore, Zheng Dong was not very confident.
At this point, he could only try.
"Senior, how about we try a 'golden cicada shedding its shell' strategy? You don't have any clone-type skills, so you can attract the Deep Sea Dragon Whale Emperor's attention first..."
The Burdened Xuan Turtle didn't know what Zheng Dong was planning, but it listened carefully as Zheng Dong explained the plan and decided to take the risk and try it.