In the very next moment, the two pearls began to fuse together in a bizarre and mystical fashion, releasing ever-shifting waves of light—first red, then blue, and then orange...
These dazzling lights blazed with brilliance, illuminating the dark sky like daylight, proclaiming their presence to the entire world.
"So this is the power of the Hun Yuan Pearl?!"
Even as the pearls fused, Ao Qing remained fully focused, constantly absorbing and sensing the immense powers emanating from them. These weren't just bursts of energy—in Ao Qing's view, they represented insights, growth, and profound understanding.
As expected, a series of pleasant system prompts rang in his ears:
"Congratulations, you have comprehended the Hun Yuan Pearl: Gained 123 days of Dao Attainment!"
"Congratulations, you have comprehended the Hun Yuan Pearl: Gained 122 days of Dao Attainment!"
"Congratulations, you have comprehended the Hun Yuan Pearl: Gained 300 days of Dao Attainment!"
...
"Congratulations, you have comprehended the Hun Yuan Pearl: Gained 1 year and 23 days of Dao Attainment!"
In mere breaths, Ao Qing's Dao cultivation advanced by several years—an achievement that most cultivators would need decades of secluded cultivation to attain.
"I didn't expect comprehending a treasure could raise my Dao Attainment and broaden my perception this much!"
Ao Qing nodded slightly, his heart filled with elation. He had only intended to test the Hun Yuan Pearl's power. He never imagined that just sensing the treasure would cause such an explosive leap in comprehension.
But thinking deeper, it made sense. Those deeply immersed in cultivation often relied on comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth to elevate their Dao. The Hun Yuan Pearl, born from the spiritual energies of the primordial world, was the embodiment of such cosmic mystery. To comprehend it was to touch the very truths of existence.
While Ao Qing was lost in this elevated state, the rest of the Eastern Sea Dragon Clan—elders, shrimp and crab generals, and even common soldiers—also experienced a tremendous surge of cultivation.
The Third Prince Ao Bing and the former Dragon King Ao Guang could clearly feel their Dao Attainment and understanding of all things in existence rising at an alarming rate.
"Congratulations! Your Dragon Clan's Fortune has increased by 1 point!"
"Congratulations! Your Dragon Clan's Fortune has increased by 1 point!"
...
If Ao Qing hadn't been so absorbed in the transformation, he would have been ecstatic—for under the Hun Yuan Pearl's influence, the Dragon Clan's Fortune was skyrocketing!
No one knew how long this state lasted. When Ao Qing finally opened his eyes, a mighty surge of energy erupted from his body like a shockwave.
"This sensation…"
Ao Qing was astonished to discover that his Dao Attainment alone had increased by over a hundred years—far more than most cultivators gained in a lifetime of training!
Even better, the Dragon Clan's Fortune had risen by another 12 points—enough to redeem another Evolution Point.
He was ecstatic.
"Dragon King, look!"
Just then, Ao Bing pointed excitedly toward the brilliant orb floating before Ao Qing.
The azure Spirit Pearl and the violet-black Demonic Marrow Pearl had now completely fused, radiating a light both divine and demonic. The Hun Yuan Pearl was now whole!
Ao Qing smiled slightly. With a stretch of his dragon claw, the pearl landed in his palm.
"Hm?!"
The instant it touched his hand, a bone-chilling cold spread through his body like slithering serpents attempting to invade his meridians.
But before the chill could reach deeper, Ao Qing's overwhelming dragon might erupted from within, blasting outward and forcefully suppressing the freezing energy.
At that very moment, the black and blue auras surrounding the Hun Yuan Pearl completely dissipated.
And then came the system prompt:
"Congratulations! You have successfully subdued the Hun Yuan Pearl!"
"You can now wield the power of the Hun Yuan Pearl!"
"Hun Yuan Pearl: Innate Spiritual Treasure. Formed from Heaven and Earth's essence, woven from both demonic and spiritual energy. Unmatched in power. Increases cultivation speed by 200% and grants tremendous offensive capabilities. Can inflict massive damage on enemies."
Ao Qing froze for a moment—then burst into joy. He had subdued the Hun Yuan Pearl!
Reading through its properties left him speechless with excitement. Just the 200% increase in cultivation speed alone was worth everything. No wonder even its split halves—the Spirit Pearl and Demonic Marrow—had created terrifying prodigies like Nezha and Ao Bing!
At the same time, Ao Qing could feel the Hun Yuan Pearl fully merge with his being. From now on, it would respond to his will as naturally as his own limbs.
"No wonder it's called a divine treasure."
Ao Qing sighed in admiration and glanced at the battlefield littered with demon corpses, a grin tugging at his lips.
This battle had yielded incredible gains—not only did he suppress a hundred thousand demons, but he also secured an Innate Spiritual Treasure, and greatly boosted the Dragon Clan's Fortune!
In the Mythic World, magical treasures could determine life and death. Even cultivators with shallow cultivation could leap ranks and kill saints if they possessed a powerful artifact.
Just look at Kong Xuan from the Investiture of the Gods—this quasi-saint once used his Five-Colored Divine Light to steal countless top-tier treasures and nearly killed the sage Bodhi.
That's how decisive a supreme artifact could be.
"Congratulations, Dragon King, on acquiring a supreme treasure!"
At that moment, Prime Minister Turtle stepped forward, bowing deeply.
The other Dragon Clan elders followed suit, kneeling with joy and excitement. Thanks to their enhanced perception from evolution points, they could all sense how truly powerful this treasure was.