Chapter 827: Chapter 505: Things Are No Longer What They Were
Candle Star Dragon Domain, Silver Sparrow Region.
A young True Dragon man with unremarkable appearance walked through the capital of Silver Sparrow Region. His eyes occasionally flashed with electric sparks. His pace was not fast, but each step spanned dozens of meters, flashing among the crowd on the street, heading towards the Public Array.
This person was Ji Xinghuo.
After leaving Titanium Ring City, he adopted a new identity and arrived at Silver Sparrow Region after traversing through the Jump Array twice.
The Jump Arrays of Eternal Day City connect with the three Public Arrays of the True Dragon Dynasty: one in Xuantiandu Dragon Domain and two in Candle Star Dragon Domain.
They are located in the Canghuo Territory and Silver Sparrow Region respectively.
Upon arrival, Ji Xinghuo took the Public Array of Canghuo Territory, where some errors occurred.
Although he could now openly travel through Canghuo Territory, Ji Xinghuo preferred to avoid any unforeseen complications and chose the more distant Silver Sparrow Region.
The appearance and identity were entirely new as well.
The identity of Yunhuo Liaoyun was completely sealed off, never to be used again. Now he was "Titanium Cobalt Yang," a branch member of the Yuanmagnetic Family of the Titanium Cobalt Family, Rank Six First Dan, who abandoned the path of the Dragon Lord, and his occupation was "Magnetic Storm Martial Saint."
The information about Titanium Cobalt Yang was real, procured through the channels found by Titanium Cobalt Lan, granting himself a new identity.
Soon, Ji Xinghuo neared the Public Array.
He called out Qing Hong, who appeared as a five-meter-long qilin mount, covered in green, gold, and silver scales, with floating mane and a majestic demeanor, immediately drawing the attention of many around.
A collar was placed around Qing Hong’s neck, with a silver hollow bell hanging below it to conceal its aura.
This is the "Illusion Ring," a Superpower Three Stars.
Its sole purpose is to suppress the aura, making it impossible for others to discern the true Rank.
Ji Xinghuo had to put in considerable effort to get Qing Hong to wear the collar, otherwise, with Qing Hong’s prowess, it would cause panic wherever it went, as its formidable aura would stand out like a beacon in the night, impossible to hide.
Now that it was revealed, it indeed proved effective.
People around just glanced at Qing Hong, couldn’t detect anything odd, but noticed that the True Dragon person riding on Qing Hong’s back was not to be trifled with, so they didn’t dare to scrutinize further.
Ji Xinghuo pressed with his legs slightly, and Qing Hong stepped into the Public Array.
He presented his identity token.
The pseudo-dragon in charge of this Jump Array checked the information and seemed more respectful upon seeing the Titanium Cobalt surname.
"Sir, may I ask what your jump destination is?" the pseudo-dragon asked.
Ji Xinghuo responded coolly, "Eternal Day City."
The pseudo-dragon was momentarily stunned, then operated on the crystal panel for verification, confirming indeed there was such a jump destination, located outside the Dynasty’s domain in the southwestern direction at the distant Bloody Plateau.
"Please pay 300 Dragon Crystals, Sir," the pseudo-dragon cautiously said, as jumping outside the Dynasty incurs extra charges.
Ji Xinghuo naturally understood this and submitted the Ether Crystal.
The pseudo-dragon promptly made contact with the opposing jump array, and after a few minutes received a response, allowing Ji Xinghuo to enter the array.
As the Jump Array activated, a beam of light engulfed Ji Xinghuo and Qing Hong, and they vanished instantly.
The world in front twisted.
Countless apparitions flew across Ji Xinghuo’s vision, a scene he was all too familiar with. Five seconds later, there was a flash of light ahead, and the jump was complete.
Surrounding him was a magnificent crystal palace, with himself and Qing Hong standing in the middle of the Jump Array.
Several familiar Crystal Elite Clan members surrounded the palace.
Among them, a serpentine Crystal Elite Clan member stood beside the array. Its upper body was human-like with six arms, while the lower body was a thick tail, coiled up, with metallic armor covering from the waist down.
It exclaimed loudly, "Greetings, Titanium Cobalt, welcome to Eternal Day City..."
"Lord Hui Zhu," Ji Xinghuo spoke.
"It has been a while."
Hui Zhu paused on its crystal-stone-composed blurry face, its gemstone-like eyes emitting beams that scanned over Ji Xinghuo then settled on Qing Hong, finally recognizing him with amazement, "Are you that Earthling Ji Xinghuo?"
"It’s me," Ji Xinghuo restored his original appearance.
The current form of him combined traits of both Earthlings and True Dragons, with black hair and black eyes, pupils ringed by a dark golden hue, bright as lightning. His aura was exceedingly restrained, but anyone who glanced would feel unexplainably startled, leaving a lasting impression.
Hui Zhu was greatly surprised, continuously examining Ji Xinghuo, and several Sixth Rank Crystal Elite Clan members in the crystal palace cast incredulous gazes.
They all remembered the Earthling who ventured to the True Dragon Dynasty.
That was a season ago.
A season seemed like just yesterday to the long-lived Crystal Elite Clan. In their eyes, Ji Xinghuo had just entered the Jump Array, and after merely a blink of an eye, he returned.
And yet, Ji Xinghuo seemed completely transformed!
When he jumped over, he was just a talented young human with the courage to explore the Dynasty. Returning now, he had realized his potential, growing to a depth they could no longer fathom.
Hui Zhu’s eyes were as perceptive as fire.
"I cannot imagine your experiences in the True Dragon Dynasty; they must have been exciting," he remarked in sublingua, then asked, "Have you become a True Dragon person?"
Earlier, information from the Silver Sparrow Region’s Public Array had been sent, including details of the jumper.
A member of the Titanium Cobalt Family, named Titanium Cobalt Yang.
"Just a name," Ji Xinghuo chuckled softly, offering no further explanation, "How is Eternal Day City lately?"
Hui Zhu shook his head, "Same as always."
He answered calmly, yet a flash of hidden anxiety flickered in his eyes’ depths, which Ji Xinghuo noticed but pretended not to see.