This was a mysterious and unfamiliar space.

Golden radiance flowed endlessly throughout the surroundings, causing the entire world to appear dreamlike and divine. Countless ancient and mysterious patterns flickered faintly across the spatial barriers, each one emitting profound and arcane fluctuations.

Below this strange world lay a vast ocean of golden energy.

The endless golden sea surged continuously while enormous waves rolled across its surface, releasing dazzling streams of light that illuminated the entire space.

Riiip!!

Suddenly, a sharp tearing sound shattered the silence within this golden world.

At the highest point of the space, a tiny speck of golden light abruptly appeared.

At first, the golden light was no larger than a grain of rice. However, it rapidly expanded at an astonishing speed. Within only a single breath, it had already grown to hundreds of zhang in size while spinning violently like a gigantic golden vortex.

A figure slowly stepped out from within the rotating vortex.

The figure was tall and lean, and atop his head rested the incomparably noble Golden Dragon Crown.

Without question, it was Li Yun.

Li Yun stood suspended in the air while his cold gaze swept across the entire golden space like lightning. Slight confusion soon appeared in his eyes.

"So this is where the Dragon Emperor’s Legacy is located?" Li Yun muttered softly to himself. "But this place is completely empty. Where exactly is the Dragon Emperor’s Legacy?"

Just as Li Yun was feeling puzzled, a weathered yet majestic voice suddenly echoed throughout the entire golden world.

"Congratulations, young man, for winning the Prodigy Supreme Battle."

"According to the rules I established long ago, you are now qualified to inherit the Legacy I left behind."

The moment the voice faded, dazzling golden light suddenly gathered before Li Yun.

A golden figure gradually appeared within the radiance.

As the light slowly dissipated, a majestic figure dressed in a golden dragon robe revealed himself.

The man possessed a tall and imposing build, and every movement of his body carried overwhelming dominance. His presence resembled that of a true dragon standing proudly above all living beings.

An invisible pressure spread naturally from him, making it difficult for others to even breathe in his presence.

The moment Li Yun saw the man before him, his expression immediately changed slightly.

Although he had never personally met this figure before, the words spoken earlier had already revealed the other party’s identity.

This man was none other than the legendary Dragon Emperor himself, the supreme existence worshipped throughout the entire Southern Martial Domain.

Li Yun immediately cupped his fists respectfully and bowed slightly.

"This junior pays his respects to Senior Dragon Emperor."

"This is merely a Clone I left behind, not my true body, so there is no need for such formality."

The Dragon Emperor revealed a faint smile as he casually waved his hand. His tone remained calm and indifferent, yet every word carried an unquestionable authority.

"Young man, you came here for the Legacy I left behind. Since that is the case, there is no need to waste time with unnecessary words. I shall now bestow that Legacy upon you."

"Thank you, Senior Dragon Emperor!"

The moment he heard those words, a trace of excitement immediately flashed through Li Yun’s eyes.

The Dragon Emperor merely smiled in response without saying anything further.

In the next instant, he slowly raised his hand.

Using his right hand like a blade, dazzling golden radiance rapidly condensed around his palm. The golden light grew increasingly intense and domineering, releasing terrifying fluctuations that caused the surrounding space to tremble violently.

Then, with a casual downward motion, the Dragon Emperor slashed his hand through the air. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Boom!!

A massive streak of golden energy erupted forth instantly like a heavenly blade descending from the skies. Carrying an overwhelming and unstoppable might, it tore violently toward the vast golden ocean below.

Riiip!!

The moment the golden streak struck the ocean, an earth-shaking explosion resounded throughout the entire space.

A gigantic abyss-like chasm was forcibly ripped open through the center of the golden ocean, splitting the endless sea of energy into two separate halves.

The scene was incomparably shocking.

Enormous golden waves surged and crashed violently around the chasm while countless streams of golden energy roared endlessly. However, no matter how fiercely the golden ocean struggled, it could not restore itself.

An invisible force remained within the slash, permanently suppressing the golden sea and preventing it from healing.

Li Yun’s expression immediately became solemn.

The Dragon Emperor truly deserved his title as the former number one powerhouse of the Southern Martial Domain.

That slash had merely been executed casually, yet it already possessed such terrifying power. Li Yun could not even begin to imagine how horrifying the Dragon Emperor would become if he fought seriously.

If such an existence truly unleashed his full strength, he could probably destroy everyone within the Dragon Emperor Secret Realm with a single palm strike.

No one would be capable of resisting him.

"The Legacy is there."

The Dragon Emperor slowly raised his hand and pointed toward the deepest part of the abyss-like chasm below.

Hearing this, Li Yun immediately followed the direction indicated by the Dragon Emperor.

At the very bottom of the enormous chasm stood an ancient dark golden altar covered with countless mysterious runes. The runes flickered continuously while emitting ancient and profound fluctuations.

At the very center of the altar rested a single drop of golden blood.

The moment Li Yun saw that drop of blood, his eyes narrowed slightly.

The golden blood appeared extraordinarily strange and mystical.

Although it was merely a single drop of blood, it seemed to possess its own life. It constantly squirmed and changed shape atop the altar. At times, it remained as a drop of blood, while at other moments it transformed into a miniature golden Heavenly Dragon that continuously opened its mouth and released deafening dragon roars.

The entire scene looked incomparably mysterious.

"What is that?"

Li Yun could not hide the curiosity and shock in his eyes as he stared at the strange golden blood.

The Dragon Emperor calmly explained, "This object is known as a Bloodline Source. It is the purest condensed manifestation of Bloodline Power itself. If you successfully refine that drop of Bloodline Source, you will gain Bloodline Power."

Li Yun’s pupils immediately contracted.

"Refining that drop of blood will allow me to obtain Bloodline Power?"

The moment those words entered his ears, unconcealable excitement appeared on Li Yun’s face.

Throughout his journey, Li Yun had already encountered many Martial Artists possessing Bloodline Power. Among them were powerful prodigies such as Huang Chen and Su Fengyan.

Because of those battles, Li Yun understood better than most just how terrifying Bloodline Power truly was.

Martial Artists possessing Bloodline Power often possessed strength far beyond ordinary cultivators. Their physiques, talents, and combat abilities were all incomparably powerful.

Because of this, Li Yun had always envied those born with Bloodline Power.

If he could also obtain such a power, then his overall strength would undoubtedly rise several times over.

Unfortunately, Bloodline Power was something innate.

A person either possessed it from birth or did not.

No matter how talented someone was, they could not simply acquire Bloodline Power through effort alone.

Yet now, the Dragon Emperor was telling him that refining this single drop of golden blood would allow him to obtain the Bloodline Power he had once only dreamed about.

Even with Li Yun’s exceptionally calm and resilient state of mind, his emotions could not help but fluctuate violently at this moment.