However, Xu Sheng was looking at the Yang Dragon, which seemed like it could annihilate everyone with a mere swipe of its claw, and said indifferently, "Now, can you let us go? Or do you intend to make a move?"
Although he didn't know why his power had suddenly recovered, his Divine Power was continuously weakening, and he had to resolve the trouble before him before it completely vanished...
The Yang Dragon's crimson eyes flickered with a deep sense of wariness, then after shifting a few times, it spoke in an extremely cold tone, "I can spare you, but you must tell me, how do you possess this power?"
Not for any other reason but because it also had traces of this kind of power in its own body!!
It was originally just an unborn Yi Dragon within the Xuanming Domain, but it unexpectedly obtained a few strands of the so-called "Divine Power." Although they were very weak, they had boosted its strength to a terrifyingly high level!!
And now this man before it possessed such dense Divine Power, which inevitably made it doubt his true identity!
Hearing the Yang Dragon's words, Xu Sheng narrowed his eyes and said with utter calmness, "It seems you've also noticed that there are a few strands of power in your body that share the same origin as mine, that is Divine Power!"
Strictly speaking, this power is not Divine Power, but his unique Life Force and Destruction Force!!
The few strands of Life Force within the body of the Yang Dragon before him are likely not unrelated to him!
Most likely they were strands of Life Force that had leaked out when he first arrived in this plane, at the time when his Divine Power was sealed, and were inadvertently absorbed by it!
The Yang Dragon, upon hearing Xu Sheng refer to this power as "Divine Power," trembled mightily, exclaiming with great excitement, "You actually know it is Divine Power???"
Doesn't that mean that the bit of power in its own body could very likely have originated from this man before it!!!
Duanmu Lian and the others, who were standing to the side and watching all this, were all showing immense confusion on their faces. They were on the brink of life and death, and now, Xu Sheng was actually conversing with the Yang Dragon that could attack at any moment...
One of the Elders asked, "What is Elder Xu discussing with this Yang Dragon? What Divine Power?"
Another Elder propped up his chin, pondering, "They must mean Spiritual Power, right? Or perhaps it was a misstatement?"
Zhou Qingruo's cold voice interrupted them, saying icily, "No... Divine Power and Spiritual Power should be two different forces! The latter should be several levels higher than the former!"
Although she was unclear about the specifics, she was certain of this point!
Duanmu Lian, upon hearing this, inquired with curiosity, "Qingruo, you..."
Before she could finish, Zhou Qingruo gave her a glance and said indifferently, "Don't look at me, I also don't know what Divine Power actually is, let's wait until we can survive and then ask Xu Sheng..."
Duanmu Lian was at a loss for words and awkwardly responded.
While they were conversing, Xu Sheng directly used his Divine Power to extract both his own soul and that of the Yang Dragon across from him...
Both of their souls appeared out of nowhere in a void of nothingness...
The Yang Dragon, now a soul floating in the air, glanced at its own ethereal body and exclaimed incredulously towards Xu Sheng, "You... you actually managed to extract my soul with such ease!!"
Its soul had been nearly fully integrated within its body, and even to extract it was difficult for itself, let alone now...
Doesn't that mean that if this man wanted to dispose of it, he could easily do so!!
Xu Sheng, with a calm gaze, looked into its eyes and finally spoke, "Some things are better left unexposed. Just like you thought, the Divine Power inside you indeed originates from me, although I don't know how you got it!"
The Yang Dragon, heart full of shock, couldn't help but take a deep breath, as all of its intent to kill quietly faded away!!
Immediately, it decisively lowered its proud head and said with all seriousness, "Esteemed sir, when I was still a Yi Dragon in the Xuanming Domain, I was fortunate enough to receive a few strands of your Divine Power, which has brought me the strength I possess today! Please do not take offense at my previous disrespect!"
Its tone was full of reverence, without a trace of ulterior motive!
Xu Sheng raised an eyebrow, quite surprised at the sudden change in attitude, and chuckled lightly, "Is that so? You are quite aware of what's appropriate. But, as for the matter of my identity, don't speak of it. After you return to your own body, leave on your own accord!"
However, the Yang Dragon's eyes showed hesitation, and it stammered, "That, Esteemed… Sir, I have an impertinent request, and I hope you can accommodate..."
As it spoke these words, it lowered its head as much as possible, fearing to arouse Xu Sheng's displeasure...
Xu Sheng couldn't help but laugh, "Interesting, but since you were able to receive my Divine Power, it seems we are fated. Speak, what do you want me to accommodate?"
He had already guessed the Yang Dragon's thoughts: it must be due to its stagnation in Cultivation Level!
The Yang Dragon clenched its teeth with a plea in its eyes, "Sir, even though I received a few strands of your Divine Power, which brought me to this level, I have… still been unable to break through the current threshold, so may I request a few more strands of your Divine Power?"
Just a few more strands of Divine Power would surely break through its current realm, and even smooth out its future cultivation!
Xu Sheng remained silent, but with a thought, streaks of glimmering green light emerged and merged into the Yang Dragon's body...
In an instant, the latter felt its stagnant Cultivation Level begin to soar crazily, and it was on the verge of a breakthrough...
It said with a face full of joy, "Thank you, Sir! Then, I shall take my leave first!"
As the words fell, both Xu Sheng and the Yang Dragon's souls returned to their respective bodies...
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The awakened Yang Dragon looked immediately at Xu Sheng, and upon seeing the expression in the latter's dark eyes…
It mustered its courage and said sternly, "Since it was an unintentional intrusion, I shall spare you all this time. But if there is a next time, do not blame me for being heartless!!"
The next moment, it tore open the ground, and its massive dragon head sank slowly toward the magma below...
A few seconds later, it disappeared from the sight of Xu Sheng and the others...
One of the Elders said with a bewildered face, "Huh? What just happened? Why did the Yang Dragon suddenly let us go!"
Another Elder shook his head, "Unclear, perhaps it never intended to harm us and was merely issuing a warning??"
Duanmu Lian sighed, "There's no need for the Elders to guess. The reason the Yang Dragon left is most likely because of Xu Sheng!"
Zhou Qingruo nodded as well, "Just now, it was clear that Xu Sheng and the Yang Dragon's souls left their bodies. They must have discussed something, and that's why it chose to let us go!"
At this, her curiosity about Xu Sheng's true identity grew even stronger...
For a moment, everyone's gaze was directed straight at Xu Sheng...
Xu Sheng blinked his seemingly innocent dark eyes, "Hmm? Why are you all looking at me like that? Isn't it a good thing that the Yang Dragon has left?"
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