Invincible Divine Dragon's Cultivation System Chapter 1 - Start the Round as a Dragon
Translator: Larbrestudio Editor: Larbrestudio
Rumble!
Plash!
The start of August brought torrential downpours crashing onto the earth. The deluge was intense, with raindrops rebounding from the surface.
Within the serene campus grounds, a couple of students dashed toward their dorms, umbrellas shielding them.
However, one young man lingered outside a gazebo by the lakeside, allowing the rain to drench him relentlessly.
In mere moments, the downpour had soaked him completely.
“Heh, I’m broke!”
The youth gazed at his image in the water, his face ashen. Bitterness welled up as the rain warped his reflection.
“Why must fate be so unjust?”
A sardonic look crossed the young man’s features.
He went by Wang Xian. Come the new semester, he’d enter his sophomore year at Rivertown University. From childhood, he’d lived with his little sister and grandma.
Sadly, his grandmother had departed this world years back. Now, Wang Xian and his sister Xiao Yu relied solely on each other.
Both siblings excelled academically. Wang Xian had gained admission to the prestigious Rivertown University with top scores, and this year, Xiao Yu followed in his footsteps there.
Beyond his sweet sister, Wang Xian cherished a close female companion. Though they never defined it, their bond mirrored that of lovers.
Thus, despite pouring all free hours into part-time jobs to support himself and his sibling, Wang Xian found contentment in life.
The girl he held dear had joined him in those jobs. Yet, just yesterday, she abandoned him for a guy with a fancy ride.
With icy detachment, she declared, “I’m tired of this penniless, wretched existence. I crave a fresh start now.”
Wang Xian vividly recalled the contemptuous smirk from the luxury car owner as he whisked her away.
“The harsh truths of reality and wealth. Heh.” Wang Xian let out a derisive huff, staring vacantly at the lake ahead. The soaking rain meant little to him.
Buzz!
The vibration pulled Wang Xian’s phone from his pocket. A subtle grin lit his face upon reading the text from his sister.
“Greetings, I’m Louis Koo. And I’m Nick Cheung. Tanwan is an exciting new game you’ve yet to experience. In just three minutes, you’ll adore it like we do.”
Raindrops splattered the display. As he unlocked it, a blaring ad video burst forth.
“Crappy device...” Wang Xian’s face twisted in frustration. This junky phone, a bonus from a recharge deal, frequently assaulted him with intrusive ads.
He dismissed it.
Once the ad vanished, yet another sprang up immediately.
“Begin your journey as a dragon. In advanced phases, traverse the cosmos!”
“Even you’re mocking me?” Wang Xian clenched his phone tightly.
Rumble!
Thunder boomed abruptly, sending a jolt through his grip.
“What’s this?” Wang Xian sensed tingling across his frame, his look turning alarmed.
Splash!
Without prelude, a gleaming bolt of lightning struck his palm. Wang Xian’s form rigidified, and he tumbled into the lake.
“Begin your journey as a dragon. In advanced phases, traverse the cosmos!”
The ad persisted on his battered phone. Body frozen, Wang Xian noticed the screen emitting a glow.
A majestic dragon image materialized on the device, roaring mutely before leaping free.
Indeed, the dragon astonishingly emerged from the phone.
Wang Xian watched the hand-sized divine dragon dive straight into his forehead.
“Begin your journey as a dragon.”
A voice resonated suddenly in his thoughts. Moments later, an astonishing vision flickered in his mind.
Name: Wang Xian
Race: Human (with ability to transform into a dragon)
Level: 1
Dragon Energy: 1/1000
Superpower: Dominate the marine animals (Ability to rule any marine animal that is lower than your own level)
Devour any form of living (for extraction of dragon energy)
Art of Cultivation: Divine Dragon Transformation
“What’s all this? Why are these details flooding my mind?”
As Wang Xian reeled from the mental display, he discovered he could inhale underwater.
“I’m breathing and speaking submerged. This...” Eyes bulging, Wang Xian felt more at ease in the depths than on solid ground.
“What’s ‘transform into a dragon’? Can I actually become a dragon?” Wang Xian eyed the mental image, whispering in awe.
“Begin your journey as a dragon. You can become a dragon.” The voice rang out once more in his head.
Wang Xian stood stunned, murmuring incredulously, “I can become a dragon. A real dragon.”
“Voila!”
Right then, Wang Xian sensed a profound shift overtaking his body. He flexed and undulated slightly.
“This...” Wang Xian realized he’d morphed into an elongated being. Glancing down, he saw four limbs ending in claws, each bearing nine digits.
Those talons resembled an eagle’s, the pads like a tiger’s. Scales of fish covered his form.
“I truly am a dragon.” Wang Xian’s eyes widened in disbelief. Horns akin to a deer’s adorned his head like a camel’s, with rabbit eyes, a serpentine neck, and a belly like an oyster’s. Fish scales, eagle claws, tiger palms, and ox ears—this was the legendary Divine Dragon of ancient tales!
With a gentle motion, Wang Xian propelled himself seven or eight meters through the water.
“A divine dragon.” Thrill surged through Wang Xian. “Though I’m just a hatchling now.”
As a small fish darted by, intel popped into his mind.
Little Sharpbelly: Level 0
Extractable Dragon Energy: 0.001
Wang Xian paused, then surged forward, jaws agape.
“Devour!”
The little sharpbelly had no chance to flee before being gulped down by Wang Xian.
“Dragon energy increased by 0.001.”
The alert in his head stopped him short.
“If I can turn into a dragon, can I revert to human shape?” Wang Xian inquired.
“Yes.” The mental voice replied.
“What purpose does dragon energy serve?”
“Dragon energy fuels level advancements and superpower cultivation. It also enhances marine creatures.”
“Cultivate superpower? How does upgrading marine animals work?” Wang Xian pressed urgently.
“Divine dragons rank among the universe’s mightiest entities. Their strength derives from dragon energy, which bolsters their physique and hones superpowers. The Divine Dragon Transformation revolves around harnessing this energy.”
“Divine Dragon Transformation?” Wang Xian recalled the ability listed.
“Divine Dragon Transformation!”
A grand, resonant voice thundered in his psyche.
Instantly, visions of divine dragons swirled within his thoughts.
Included were the Inferno Divine Dragon, ablaze in crimson fire; the Frosty Divine Dragon, encased in icy layers; and the Azure Dragon, brimming with boundless life force. A charcoal-hued dragon wreathed in ebony flames, the Black Dragon, joined a winged beast stirring tempests, the Wind Dragon.
Countless divine dragons orbited, coalescing into three towering, awe-inspiring characters—Divine Dragon Transformation.