At this moment.
Controlled by Zhang Yang's body, Zhang Yingxiong, under everyone's gaze.
Erupted with a power so strong it made everyone suffocate.
The green aura surrounding him continuously spread outwards.
Instantly turning the originally calm night into a tempestuous one.
Suddenly, fierce winds howled, and dark clouds pressed down.
The emanating green aura was compressed in the air.
From time to time, it emitted bursts of explosions, turning the surroundings from tempestuous to oppressive.
"Is this the strength above the True Essence Realm? It is indeed formidable," Han Qingxuan exclaimed.
Even He Ao and Jiang Pan, formerly deputy ministers of the Dragon Department of the Five Dragons of China.
Their faces were filled with envy, and their hearts yearned for it.
Once upon a time.
When they were at their peak, they were only at the late stage of the True Essence Realm.
A realm like Zhang Yingxiong's was still something they longed for and yearned for.
"Minister Zhang's strength is even greater than before. It seems their situation should not be bad," the two thought to themselves.
At that time.
Zhang Yingxiong's transformation was not just a cause for astonishment among He Ao and the other three.
The demonized dragon脉 of Jiangnan City was also trembling.
Having lost its previous ferocity, its entire body was prostrate on the ground.
Like a pug seeing a fierce tiger.
It let out small whines and low moans.
Its dragon tail, which had been sweeping through armies and was unstoppable moments ago, was constantly wagging.
As if begging for mercy and for Zhang Yingxiong to spare it.
"Heh, you know fear now?" Zhang Yingxiong sneered.
However.
There was no trace of pity in his eyes.
With a wave of his hand, countless gusts of wind swept in.
Instantly, the demonic dragon was swept into the air. With a firm grip of his hands.
The black demonic essence within the dragon脉 was directly extracted.
Gradually.
The black demonic aura condensed into a small, pitch-black sword of energy.
"It really is them!"
"These people are truly insatiable!"
Zhang Yingxiong and He Ao and the other three clearly recognized this object, and they spoke in low voices.
Their eyes were filled with the flames of hatred.
Boom.
Having identified the mastermind, Zhang Yingxiong did not hesitate and directly obliterated the small black sword on the spot.
Thus.
The dragon脉 of Jiangnan City returned to its original appearance.
A dragon body condensed from green energy slowly descended from the sky to the ground.
Although its eyes held intelligence, they were incredibly pure.
It blinked its eyes repeatedly, surveying its surroundings.
As if it had no knowledge of what had just happened.
"It is indeed a rare Azure Dragon Vein," Zhang Yingxiong praised.
As the Minister of the Azure Dragon Department of the Five Dragons of China.
Zhang Yingxiong had seen no small number of dragon veins.
But a rare and seldom-seen Azure Dragon Vein like the one in Jiangnan City.
This was the first time he had encountered it.
This was also one of the reasons he had left Zhang Yang in the old residential area in the past.
However...
Since Zhang Yingxiong had taken control of Zhang Yang's body, he no longer felt the Azure Dragon Vein was that important.
The dragon vein before him was incomparable to Zhang Yang's fortuitous encounters, a world of difference.
It would be better to give the Azure Dragon Vein to his in-laws.
"Heh, in-laws, consider this my meeting gift to you," Zhang Yingxiong said with a smile.
Han Qingxuan's pupils constricted, clearly still shaken.
The demonic dragon they had just witnessed was something they considered invincible.
But in Zhang Yingxiong's hands, it was as simple as crushing an ant.
Moreover, Han Qingxuan knew that this was not Zhang Yingxiong's true form.
If his true form were present, how powerful would he be?
"Thank you," Han Qingxuan replied, acknowledging Zhang Yingxiong's favor.
"We are family, no need for formalities. Hurry and save your mother-in-law."
"Alright."
After Han Qingxuan finished speaking, he went to attend to his own matters.
And Zhang Yingxiong, for his part, immediately walked towards He Ao and Jiang Pan.
Just as He Ao and the others thought Zhang Yingxiong had something to say to them.
Zhang Yingxiong, controlling Zhang Yang's body, suddenly collapsed to the ground.
Before they could even exclaim.
A spiritual body flew out of Zhang Yang's body and appeared beside He Ao and the other two.
This spiritual body was middle-aged, with sword-like eyebrows, and a resolute face that was not without handsomeness.
A neatly trimmed stubble on his chin exuded masculinity.
This was Zhang Yingxiong's original appearance.
"Minister Zhang," He Ao and Jiang Pan immediately greeted him.
"Yes, I know what you want to ask, but don't ask. Knowing now will do you no good," Zhang Yingxiong said, shaking his head first and cutting them off.
This immediately disappointed the two greatly.
It seemed the enemies of the Five Dragons of China were very strong, and the battle between the two sides had not yet ceased.
Cough, cough.
Suddenly.
Zhang Yang coughed and opened his eyes.
He looked around and saw Zhang Yingxiong standing beside He Ao.
He was suddenly stunned.
Although his body had been controlled by Zhang Yingxiong just now, Zhang Yang's consciousness had always been present.
Seeing this energy body now, Zhang Yang's eyes narrowed.
Is this his father?
Zhang Yang did not, like other abandoned children.
Feel excitement or joy upon seeing his close relative.
On the contrary.
Zhang Yang remained as still as a placid well, devoid of any emotion.
Apart from a sense of blood connection, he only felt a certain similarity to the person before him.
It was as if the person standing before him was merely a familiar stranger.
And this familiarity.
Was only because he was his father.
The father and son gazed at each other silently, neither speaking first.
Finally.
It was Zhang Yingxiong who, unable to bear the guilt in his heart, spoke first.
"Yang'er, do you hate me?" Zhang Yingxiong asked.
"Don't call me that, I'm not used to it," Zhang Yang waved his hand.
Hate?
It could not be said that he hated him.
But there was simply no sense of closeness.
Zhang Yingxiong showed a bitter smile.
Zhang Yang's calmness exceeded his imagination.
If Zhang Yang were to be angry, to roar and vent the hardships of these years.
Even if he hit him or cursed him, Zhang Yingxiong would have accepted it.
But the calmer Zhang Yang was, the more Zhang Yingxiong didn't know how to face him.
"Have things been resolved? Then I'll be leaving," Zhang Yang said calmly, getting up to leave.
"Wait." Zhang Yingxiong quickly called out.
He knew he couldn't wait any longer.
If he separated from Zhang Yang this time, the misunderstanding between them might deepen.
"Do you have anything else?" Zhang Yang frowned, showing some impatience.
"Yang'er, abandoning you in the old residential area back then truly had unspeakable reasons."
Zhang Yingxiong recalled the past.
The spirited look on his face was gone, replaced by a sad and lonely one.
"Oh, I know," Zhang Yang nodded calmly and turned to leave again.
"Can't you just let me finish?" Zhang Yingxiong shouted.
This...
Zhang Yang's forward steps suddenly halted.
He had been abandoned in the old residential area by Zhang Yingxiong himself.
He could naturally guess that the other party had unspeakable reasons.
But...
This did not mean he had to forgive him.
He who gave birth but did not raise, and only cared for his own safety, why should he respect such a person?
However...
It wouldn't hurt to hear about what happened back then.
"Speak," Zhang Yang said.
Seeing Zhang Yang stop, Zhang Yingxiong's face suddenly lit up, and he quickly said.
"When you were born, it was a time when the Five Dragons of China encountered a major upheaval. We..."
This story was long.
In the first half, Zhang Yingxiong could still hold back his tears.
But by the latter half, his voice was already tinged with a slight sob.
Even Zhang Yang, who had been calm and unperturbed,
Felt a touch of emotion after hearing everything.
Was this the truth of what happened back then?
So...
Zhang Yingxiong and his mother left him in the old residential area.
It wasn't because they were afraid of death and worried he would implicate them, but to protect him.
It turned out.
When Zhang Yang was just born, the Five Dragons of China had undergone a great change.
A large number of powerful enemies appeared throughout China.
Whether they were mature, immature, or newly formed dragon veins.
All were attacked by mysterious powerful individuals!
This event was called Dragon Slaying by them.
And as the strongest force in China at the time.
The Five Dragons of China were naturally assigned by their superiors to suppress and resolve this matter.
It was fine at first.
Although the enemies were strong, they were all driven away.
However, as time went on.
More and more experts were dispatched by the headquarters of the Five Dragons of China, leading to an empty headquarters.
Until finally, even the elders had to take action, leaving only a few ministers to guard.
And at this time, a sudden change occurred.
This group of mysterious enemies actually launched a large-scale attack on the headquarters of the Five Dragons of China.
The enemy came with full force, well-prepared.
That battle.
Fought with the sun and moon obscured, and the heavens and earth in darkness.
In the end, the five ministers of the Five Dragons of China were no match and all fled.
And the enemy took the opportunity to uproot the entire headquarters of the Five Dragons of China.
However.
This was only the beginning.
The Chinese Five Dragons warriors who had been dispatched to quell the unrest also faced a disastrous night.
Those mysterious individuals whom they had defeated and routed, and who had fled.
Suddenly returned.
And this time, their strength had undergone a tremendous change.
The Five Dragons of China were severely defeated, and less than one in ten could escape.
Thus.
The Five Dragons of China fell from their pedestal.
When the world thought that these powerful individuals would attack China after defeating the Five Dragons of China.
To the surprise of the world.
They did not do so, but rather became more restrained.
They only continued to hunt down the Five Dragons of China, with no other intentions.
Of course, the Dragon Slaying operation continued.
These mysterious individuals would sever a dragon vein whenever they encountered one.
Back then...
Zhang Yang, still in swaddling clothes, followed his parents to Jiangnan City.
Here, Zhang Yingxiong accidentally discovered the special nature of the Jiangnan City dragon vein.
Even before its maturity, it emitted extremely strong energy fluctuations.
After careful investigation, Zhang Yingxiong discovered that it was also a rare Azure Dragon Vein.
Coincidentally.
Those who were chasing Zhang Yingxiong's family also arrived.
Upon their arrival, they clearly discovered the peculiarity of the dragon vein.
Therefore...
Jiangnan City inevitably experienced a period of turmoil.
In this turmoil.
Zhang Yingxiong, leading the remaining warriors of the Five Dragons of China, managed to defend this dragon vein with great difficulty.
However, the losses were extremely heavy, even Zhang Yang's mother...
Was severely injured in this battle.
To this day...
Fortunately.
Hard work pays off.
This dragon vein was eventually transferred by Zhang Yingxiong, which in turn brought over a decade of peace to Jiangnan City.
After handling everything.
Zhang Yingxiong also knew that Jiangnan City was not a place to stay long.
But if they were to leave, with his severely injured and unconscious wife.
And the young Zhang Yang, they would likely not be able to escape the pursuit of the enemy.
Perhaps, they would all perish at the hands of the enemy.
Therefore.
Zhang Yingxiong, enduring the reluctance in his heart, left Zhang Yang in the old residential area.
And this place...
Was the central location after Zhang Yingxiong transferred the Jiangnan City dragon vein.
Here, Zhang Yingxiong left some arrangements.
If Zhang Yang, upon growing up, became involved in the disputes over the dragon vein.
Then he would naturally lend a helping hand.
If not, then this arrangement would become a killing move for those who coveted the dragon vein.
...
"My mother was seriously injured because she was saving me, wasn't she?" Zhang Yang's voice trembled slightly.
After listening to Zhang Yingxiong's account, Zhang Yang understood.
His abandonment was not because Zhang Yingxiong and his wife were afraid of death and worried that he would implicate them.
But because...
They didn't want to implicate him, didn't want him to live a life of being hunted and precarious like them.
If it weren't for him, his mother, whom he had never met, wouldn't have been so seriously injured.
"Is my mother... alright?" Zhang Yang continued to ask.
His eyes were full of concern.
A man does not shed tears easily, only when his heart is truly broken.
Zhang Yingxiong wiped away a tear from the corner of his eye and nodded.
"After leaving Jiangnan City, I took your mother to a safe place, where she received thorough treatment, although the process was a bit long."
"But it's almost time, I expect in about a year, mother and son will be able to reunite," Zhang Yingxiong said with anticipation.
Having longed for this for so long.
Zhang Yingxiong also looked forward to the day when their family would be reunited.
He imagined the scene would be very heartwarming.
Zhang Yang nodded silently.
His fingers slightly curled, and true qi erupted.
He remotely drew the small black sword, which had been pulled from the demonic dragon's head, into his hand.
"Is it these people who injured you?" Zhang Yang asked.
"Yes, it is them," Zhang Yingxiong said in a low voice, staring at the black sword.
"Who are they? Where are they from?" Zhang Yang asked in a deep voice.
"I don't know," Zhang Yingxiong replied with a look of shame.
"After so many years, our battles with them have never stopped, yet we still don't know where they are from."
This!
So powerful, yet so mysterious?
Not only Zhang Yang, but even He Ao and Jiang Pan were shocked.
The Five Dragons of China, the five ministers.
They knew best how powerful they were.
After so many years, they still hadn't figured out who their enemies were?
This...
Was simply unbelievable.
After his surprise, Zhang Yang frowned slightly.
He silently committed this matter to memory.
Especially the appearance of this black sword, it was etched into his bones.
"Yang'er, my spiritual body doesn't have much time left, and you know everything you need to know."
"And I have a general idea of what's happening within you."
"I didn't expect the legends of our Zhang family ancestors to be true. If that's the case, you must return to the Zhang family."
"Take the jade pendant I left for you and return to the Zhang family. There are things there that will be very helpful to you..." Zhang Yingxiong said.
Zhang Yang was not surprised by Zhang Yingxiong's words.
After all.
Zhang Yingxiong had controlled his body earlier.
And Zhang Yang had not told him about the matter of the jade pendant being snatched by Zhang Xiao.
He would handle such things himself.
"Alright, I'll go back and take a look when I have time," Zhang Yang said.
He looked at Zhang Yingxiong's spiritual body, which was becoming increasingly ethereal, and asked again.
"In the future, how can I contact you? Where is my mother? I also have some knowledge of medicine, perhaps I can help."
"Heh, Yang'er, if you want to know where we are, I will contact you after you come out of the Zhang family."
After Zhang Yingxiong finished speaking.
He glanced at Han Xiyao not far away and said.
"By the way, about the Dragon Transformation Water..."