Although the youthful dragon appeared to be a mere dragon baby, its strength was extraordinarily great, effortlessly dragging Huang Yi along like he was nothing, moving swiftly across the surface of the lake akin to a high-powered speedboat.
After speeding for quite some time, a small island gradually came into view ahead, afloat on the water’s surface and slowly drifting forward.
Huang Yi focused his gaze for a while and suddenly realized that the small island was actually a leaf! When he was on the shores of Dragon Pond, he had seen several leaves drifting in the wind, and now, with his body having shrunk countless times, the leaves seemed as large as a small island.
The little dragon led Huang Yi directly to this ’island,’ helping them alight and advance for a while until they reached a magic circle.
Then, the little dragon looked at Huang Yi and stepped into the magic circle.
The next moment, the magic circle lit up with a blue glow, enveloping Huang Yi and the rest completely, and then this blue light formed a thin membrane that tightly enclosed them.
Immediately thereafter, Huang Yi and his companions began to descend ceaselessly, plummeting from the island and into the water. The blue light, now a thin membrane, firmly kept the lake water out, like an invisible diving bell rushing towards the dark and profound depths of the lake bed, where all was pitch black, exuding an air of unknown terror, with no clue as to what might be lurking in the deep.
Huang Yi had excellent vision, and peering into those unknown dark depths, he could just make out huge shadows swimming around, but their full appearance was obscured, revealing only occasional scales and claws, sparking fear in the heart. Little White Cat and Little Wang had already closed their eyes in fright, trembling all over, seemingly afflicted with a fear of deep water.
As Huang Yi felt the outside world becoming more and more distant, they remained isolated in the dark and profound depths of this lake. Should they become trapped here, no one would be able to come to their rescue, utterly abandoned by the world.
After a lengthy descent, Huang Yi and his companions finally came to a halt, touching down on the soft, muddy bottom of the lake.
Looking forward, Huang Yi saw a strange area not far away.
It was enveloped by a massive, semi-transparent barrier, with sacred white light continuously traversing its surface like a shooting star in the night sky. Inside the barrier stood two grand mountain peaks of dark red, resembling heated chunks of iron. Their shape looked just like a pair of severed legs, with dark red magma gushing from the breaks like spurted blood, splashing onto the white barrier, then slowly trickling down the transparent walls of the barrier.
It seemed that the white stream of light on the barrier was that holy aura, and inside was sealed Lucifer’s evil legs. They laid buried in this sunless lake bed, having persisted for countless years without vanishing.
"How about it, the legs of Lucifer are quite powerful, aren’t they!" At this moment, an ancient voice unexpectedly came from the darkness of the deep water.
Following that, a huge shadow, the size of a small hill, slowly approached through the dark, deep water. With fierce scales and claws becoming more distinct, it turned out to be the gigantic White Dragon, the same White Dragon King they had seen before.
By this time, its body had grown considerably larger, its scales shimmering like pieces of silver armor, majestic and imposing. A pair of dragon eyes, like two gemstones, were embedded within its enormous skull, shining with vitality.
At this moment, the White Dragon King was a true dragon, filled with the overpowering presence and martial spirit of the Dragon Clan! In these deep waters, it inspired fear in all creatures.
"Lucifer’s legs are indeed powerful!" Huang Yi nodded in acknowledgment. So much time had passed, yet Lucifer’s legs were still so active, like a volcano ceaselessly erupting magma without any sign of stopping.
"I hope you can destroy these legs within three years. If their aura escapes, the water of Bai Long Lake will completely evaporate, turning into scorched earth where not a single blade of grass grows," the White Dragon King said, turning his head to glance at the Little White Cat in Huang Yi’s arms. He then suddenly split his enormous Dragon’s Mouth in a smile, saying, "Little one, you’ll have to spend the next while here, I’ll help you absorb some of the Holy Aura first. This will take about a few months, possibly up to half a year if it’s longer."
"Meow~" The Little White Cat scrunched up its little nose, voicing its displeasure with a meow.
The White Dragon King looked at Huang Yi and said, "And you, it’s best if you leave Bai Long Lake. The killing aura on you is too strong; it will only enhance the aura of Lucifer’s legs, making them even more fierce and active, and less beneficial for the Little White Cat to absorb the Holy Aura."
Huang Yi nodded, replying, "I can leave Bai Long Lake. When the time is right, I will come back to pick up my sister." With the contract in place, he was not afraid that the White Dragon King would harm the Little White Cat, and he could also use these few months to head to Dragon City without worries.
"Respected White Dragon King, have you ever heard of a city called Dragon City?" Huang Yi suddenly asked, figuring the White Dragon King, with his wide range of knowledge, must be well-acquainted with the continent.
"Of course, I’ve heard of it. Dragon City, as you can tell from the name, is related to dragons. It was formerly the lair of a Golden Holy Dragon. After the dragon died, the treasure within the Dragon’s Lair drew countless adventurers from across the continent. People flocked there, hoping to find that treasure. However, after many years, no one has managed to find it. Over time, a large group of adventurers settled there and formed a city."
"Where is Dragon City?" Huang Yi quickly asked.
"To the north of Bai Long Lake, after crossing a vast expanse of the Desolate Sands, you will reach it. However, I advise you not to go. Dragon City is a city of freedom with no lord, no guards, and no order. Everything is determined by power. With your strength, going there would be suicide," the White Dragon King warned.
Without saying a word, Huang Yi silently memorized the route; he was planning on setting out for that place soon.
"Boom!" Just then, within the Barrier, Lucifer’s legs suddenly erupted violently, spewing globs of magma that dramatically shook the entire Barrier!
"See, you’ve only been here a short while and those legs have already become more active. The killing aura in your blood is too vast. You should hurry and leave Bai Long Lake!" the White Dragon King said gravely.
"Alright! I’ll leave Bai Long Lake right away!" Huang Yi nodded, then gently stroked the Little White Cat in his arms, cooing, "Sis, you just stay here in Bai Long Lake and absorb the Holy Aura quietly. I’ll be gone for a while, but once you’re nearly done absorbing it, I’ll come back for you, okay?"