My gorgeous wife Chapter 2024 - 1992: Ox Dragon
Previously on My gorgeous wife...
A creature of peculiar appearance materialized before Li Chen and Chris.
Its visage mirrored that of an ox, yet adorned with dragon horns, and its form was sheathed in fine scales. A lengthy tail trailed behind, lending it an exceptionally bizarre aspect.
"This is astonishing! This being possesses the bloodline of a Divine Dragon, coupled with another equally extraordinary lineage. Otherwise, with its current might, it would have already achieved a full dragon transformation instead of this hybrid ox-dragon state," Chris exclaimed upon observing the colossal beast.
In essence, this monstrous entity could be regarded as an Ox Dragon.
In terms of cultivation, this creature's power had surpassed the Domain Realm, ascending to the Soul Realm level.
It is important to note that within the Heaven Realm, the Dragon Clan exists, and it is quite expansive. Unlike the Lower Realm, where certain Jiao Dragons and other beings with Dragon Clan bloodline lack sufficient power, a dragon from the Dragon Clan, upon breaching the Domain Realm and entering the Soul Realm, has the option to retain its original form. However, the majority undergo a complete transformation into the Dragon Clan, becoming a member thereof.
Yet, the Ox Dragon before them presented a divergence from this norm.
Its body, cloaked in delicate scales, and that prolonged draconic tail clearly indicated the Ox Dragon's desire to fully metamorphose into the Dragon Clan. Nevertheless, its other dominant bloodline proved so potent that even the draconic essence could not fully subjugate it, leading to this spectral, neither-ox-nor-dragon manifestation.
"Where did you... originate from?" the Ox Dragon suddenly inquired, its voice startling Li Chen and Chris.
These words sent a jolt of surprise through Chris.
This was the Ancient Battle Realm, a place populated by numerous natives, but the majority were merely unintelligent, ferocious beasts. The sudden appearance of such an articulate creature truly unnerved her.
"From the outside," Li Chen responded calmly with a smile.
"From the outside?" The Ox Dragon's orb-like eyes swiveled, its colossal frame trembling slightly. "It has been ages since any outsiders ventured in here. I was under the impression that the entrance beyond has been sealed. How did you manage to enter?"
"In this world, nothing is truly impossible," Li Chen stated nonchalantly, a smile gracing his lips.
As he spoke, he had already ascertained that the cultivation suppression within this pocket dimension had been entirely lifted.
The God Subduing Swamp indeed merited its reputation as the final resting place of Innate Gods and Demons; not only did it harbor such a distinct, self-contained world, but it also remained unaffected by the suppression of the Palm Realm.
This implied that within this locale, Li Chen was at liberty to unleash the full extent of his cultivation and might.
Chris, seemingly realizing this as well, adopted a more assertive stance when addressing the Ox Dragon. "We are merely exploring. Why the barrage of questions?"
"Merely exploring?" Suspicion flickered in the Ox Dragon's eyes. "Outsiders have not appeared here for years, and now you arrive? I suspect you harbor malicious intentions, perhaps plotting with the Black River to pilfer our world's treasures?"
Upon hearing the name 'Black River,' Li Chen and Chris detected a distinct gritting of teeth in the Ox Dragon's tone, signaling a profound animosity towards this aforementioned entity.
Li Chen's heart gave a slight lurch, but he withheld an immediate reply. Instead, he casually remarked, "Whether it is true or not, time will reveal all. For the present, we are simply wandering. You shall not impede us, will you?"
"Indeed, I shall stop you!" the Ox Dragon bellowed. "What if you are accomplices of the Black River, here to perpetrate nefarious acts?"
The corner of Chris's mouth curled into a smile. "Based on your assertions alone, you are insufficient to halt our progress."
"Try me!" the Ox Dragon roared, charging towards the duo with formidable momentum.
Admittedly, while this creature might not exude an aura of profound intellect, its raw power was undeniably terrifying.
Furthermore, Li Chen observed that the power coursing through the Ox Dragon's being was dissimilar to the cultivation methodologies of the Four Great Realms; it was a form of qi he had never encountered.
This is not to say this qi was inherently inferior to Immortal Yuan True Essence. On the contrary, it was vast and all-encompassing. Although it seemed to lack the dynamism of Yuan Force, it appeared to bolster the Ox Dragon's vitality endlessly.
This charging impact, to an onlooker, might resemble a mere bull charging, but in the broader context of the Starry Sky, Li Chen estimated that even a diminutive planet would be utterly annihilated by such an onslaught from the Ox Dragon.
"To dare display brute force before me!" Chris guffawed. Having regained her cultivation, her confidence was fully restored. Facing the charging Ox Dragon, she stood her ground, neither flinching nor retreating.
All along, she had felt a sense of stifled frustration.
Because of her unique cultivation technique, she could only unleash her ultimate might within the Soul Realm. In the Domain Realm, she felt decidedly feeble.
It was only now that Chris could finally unleash her full power.
"Domain Demon Body!"
A faint stratum of purple aura bloomed around Chris. Instantly, it retracted, coalescing into a layer of purple, ethereal armor that clung to her form. At this moment, Chris truly appeared as a sorceress, the phantom armor bestowing an uncanny allure.
"Purple Moon Town Domain!"
In the subsequent instant, a violet moon materialized above Chris, projecting an inexhaustible cascade of purple radiance upon her. This intensified the luminescence surrounding her, making it both more brilliant and more unnerving.
Confronting the charging Ox Dragon, she opted to collide directly, forgoing any attempt at evasion.
What sort of spectacle was this?
A colossal Ox Dragon the size of a dwelling versus a slender woman, hurtling towards each other – how intensely gripping was that encounter?
Even Li Chen couldn't help but grimace slightly at the sight.
It wasn't the force that cowed him, but the sheer, overwhelming visual impact of the scene.
Then, in the very next moment...
Chris was sent hurtling away.
Witnessing Chris flung high into the atmosphere, Li Chen found himself somewhat at a loss for words.
This woman, having regained her cultivation, had grown overconfident, completely disregarding the ancestral bloodline residing within that Ox Dragon. Furthermore, from a cultivation standpoint, though this Ox Dragon appeared unremarkable, it was still a Rank Eight entity, equivalent to Chris. To engage in such a direct confrontation—even for someone as capable as Li Chen believes himself to be—he wasn't entirely certain he could overpower this beast. To lock horns with it in a sheer display of brute force was, in his estimation, courting disaster.
"Hmph! Is that meager display of strength all you possess to challenge us?" the Ox Dragon scoffed, expelling twin torrents of air from its nostrils with an air of utter contempt.
Then, its large eyes shifted towards Li Chen: "And yourself? Do you also fancy a contest with us?"
Upon hearing these words, the smile gracing Li Chen's lips widened, becoming positively radiant: "I believe I do wish to give it a try."