Chapter 1239: Chapter 1243: Nine-tailed Dragon

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After walking through the wilderness, Zhu Minglang found a rather secluded Spiritual Spring for the Little Fox Spirit.

Having had their fill of the sweet and refreshing spring water, Zhu Minglang then fed the jerky given by the Fang Clan to the Little Fox Spirit.

“Not to your taste?” Zhu Minglang eyed the little creature.

The Little Fox Spirit hesitated for a bit and then swiftly ran to a nearby fruit tree, adeptly plucking a wild fruit and began munching away with delight.

“You’re a vegetarian?” Zhu Minglang remarked.

“Wuu wuu wuu~”

“All my Dragon Dragons are self-reliant; I like that you’re sensible from a young age,” Zhu Minglang said.

“Wuu~” The Little Fox Spirit rolled its eyes.

Fox Spirits naturally carry a sense of allure; those rolled eyes were rather reminiscent of an ancient time when a young girl had to marry a lazy and gluttonous man, filled with helplessness and sorrow.

“Are you asking how many years it will take for you to transform into a dragon?” Zhu Minglang misinterpreted the Little Fox Spirit’s intention.

The Little Fox Spirit was still a Juvenile Spirit and didn’t have a strong telepathic bond, so communication could be off.

“It won’t be long,” Zhu Minglang said with a smile.

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After a nap, Zhu Minglang set off again with the Little Fox Spirit.

It must be said, the Spiritual Energy of Jun Tian was quite abundant, roughly ten times that of North Dipper God State. In such a rich spiritual environment, the speed of cultivating one’s Cultivation Base is quite fast.

Zhu Minglang had strolled through the wilds for a few days and found some Spirit Grass and Spirit Fruit that the Little Fox Spirit could eat.

“I am an extremely professional Dragon Shepherd; trust me, the reason you haven’t transformed into a dragon is definitely not because you lack innate talent or that the time isn’t ripe; it’s merely because you’re a bit malnourished and haven’t eaten the right Spirit Fruit that you can absorb and digest…”

“You ask how I know you have the potential to transform into a dragon?” Zhu Minglang cocked his head, while walking and tirelessly speaking to the Little Fox Spirit perched on his shoulder,

“I am a deity, of quite a high ranking, possessing a power called ‘God Dye Affinity.’ It attracts divine beasts and immortal spirits without reason, and ordinary creatures cannot detect it. When you approached me back in the Young Spirit Court, it meant that you are quite perceptive. So, it’s not that I chose you, but you chose me. You could see that I’m special, which means you yourself are very special too.”

“I’m being quite serious with you, so don’t fall asleep. It’s quite rude.”

Walking along, Zhu Minglang realized the little guy on his shoulder had fallen asleep.

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Having trekked to the next mountain town, Zhu Minglang was feeling quite warm from the walk.

Upon initial observation, his physique seemed to have noticeably degraded, but it appeared to be recovering along with his daily reawakening.

From being as weak as a sickly youth at the beginning, Zhu Minglang was now no less strong than a man trained in martial arts. After a while, having absorbed enough Spiritual Energy and basked sufficiently in sunlight, he would gradually develop the physique of a deity.

“Wuu~”

The Little Fox Spirit awoke, presumably thirsty, and licked Zhu Minglang’s cheek with its little tongue.

Zhu Minglang uncorked the water skin filled with spring water and fed the Little Fox Spirit.

“A grown man, how can you raise such a Juvenile Spirit, even as a pet for a girl’s house they’d find it too scraggly.” Right then, a young man who was also entering the town passed by, glanced at Zhu Minglang, and said with disdain.

Zhu Minglang didn’t bother to explain.

As gods, we must be compassionate towards all the mentally challenged under the heavens, for they too are our subjects.

The arrogant youth, seeing that Zhu Minglang did not pay him any attention, found himself even more displeased and said, “Such a creature would be rejected by butchers for being too scrawny; get rid of it and raise a decent Juvenile Spirit.”

“Wuu wuu wuu!!!!” The Little Fox Spirit clearly understood the guy’s malicious intent, and revealed its little claws and sharp tiny teeth!

“Yo, it’s getting fierce with me, huh? Let me show you my Dragon Son!” The youth said, and then slapped his palm outward.

A crest appeared on his palm, and soon a majestic Giant Dog Dragon materialized on the entrance road to the city, bearing its fierce fangs.

“Hmph, little thing, you’re not even enough to fill one mouthful for my Giant Dog Dragon!” the youth boastfully declared.

The Little Fox Spirit was not intimidated and let out an angry cry.

The sunlight fell on its somewhat mottled fur when suddenly its tiny body emitted a scorching dragon light. This radiance enveloped its entire body, turning it semi-translucent!

The dragon light was dazzling, and within its brilliance, the Little Fox Spirit’s delicate body began to transform, growing robust at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Its tail sprouted two additional tails, both long and graceful.

Its claws became sharp, and its figure grew from a regular Little Fox Spirit to the size of a full-grown snow leopard, with flowing fur and exquisite body lines!

“It’s transforming into a dragon, transforming into a dragon!”

“Look over there, a Juvenile Spirit is transforming into a dragon!”

“It’s a Little Fox Spirit!”

At this time, Zhu Minglang was on the road entering the city gate, with quite a few bystanders who initially heard the dispute and came over to look. Now they were struck with curiosity upon discovering that the ridiculed Little Juvenile Spirit was actually turning into a dragon right before their eyes.

Transforming into a dragon is quite special, after all, once a creature transforms into a dragon, its bloodline is also very unique–it isn’t necessarily just a bottom-tier Dragon Son; it is possible that it might start off as a Dragon General, or even a Dragon Lord, and after experiencing four growth stages of transformation, its strength could become even more exaggerated.

Raising a Juvenile Spirit with potential, once it transforms into a dragon, could provide a chance for someone to rise to great heights instantaneously.

Therefore, when there is a Juvenile Spirit transforming into a dragon at the city gate, everyone is very curious to see what level of dragon this little creature will turn into!

The overbearing youth shielded his eyes from the dragon light, his face filled with shock and confusion.

At this moment, the Little Fox Spirit completed its transformation into a dragon. What drew the most attention were its three noble and fluttering Fox tails. Despite oozing the unique beauty and allure of the Fox Clan, an awe-inspiring sense of power emanated from its body, especially from its claws!

“Wuu!!!!”

The Little Fox Dragon let out a low growl.

The Giant Dog Dragon it faced had black-brown skin, rough flesh, and short, coarse hair. Despite looking strong and fierce, it still carried a trace of a mutt’s presence, making it seem completely earthbound in contrast to the newly transformed sky-reaching Little Fox Dragon.

The Giant Dog Dragon could sense the bloodline of the Little Fox Spirit. From being disdainful and ferocious one moment, the next it recoiled backward and hid behind its owner, not daring to make eye contact with the Little Fox Dragon.

“It looks like it’s a Nine-tailed Dragon!”

“But doesn’t it only have three tails?”

“Do you have any knowledge? A Nine-tailed Dragon only has three tails in its youth!”

“I see, I see, wow, this young one has struck it rich! I heard that a Nine-tailed Dragon is at least at the Dragon King Level, right?”

“Yes, the young one has hit good fortune!”

A crowd of onlookers heatedly discussed among themselves.

The Nine-tailed Dragon raised its paw casually and scratched the ground. Five cracks quickly spread out along the ground reaching right beneath the feet of the brute youth and the Giant Dog Dragon, scaring the Giant Dog Dragon into turning tail and bolting like a startled bull.