I Can See Your Combat Power-Chapter 1735 - 173: Return Home in Glory

Some people are born with a fierce determination to climb upwards, cultivating to the Mortal Realm using the breathing techniques of the decrepit continent.

Then they venture into the streets, ingratiating themselves with those who need to be looked up to, merely to narrow the gap by learning a few petty skills others disdain.

Seeking advice far and wide, unabashedly acknowledging young talents in their twenties as brothers in the unassuming name of friendship and honor, they repeatedly bow and beg for guidance.

With great effort, step by step, they climbed to a degree of fame within their locales.

Believing life would go no further and the Fierce Realm was out of reach, yet the encounter with the unparalleled establishment allowed entry into its management section and achieved true soul enlightenment.

Afterward, forming an alumnus association and connecting scattered graduates from the same establishment, they continuously defeated local clans, and soon they were on the path to the peak of life. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

However, they were destroyed during the patrol of Dutian Heavenly King, and in an attempt to bet their last breath of hope, lost it all in Luyang.

Having lost their manpower, their freedom, and even the rights to claim themselves as humans, the ambition and desire urging him to climb relentlessly still burned fiercely in his chest.

If being a human in this lifetime is destined to be unremarkable, why couldn’t becoming a Dragon Beast be a better choice?

Putting aside hatred, Cao Lie is a legend of the holy land unreachable in their lifetimes, and amongst the very few elites in Xiehe.

Now, such a figure is going to help them become stronger, even suggesting they could surpass the legends of the holy land.

And yet, his two foolish companions are actually refusing, which truly surprised Shi Sanke!

Filled with disappointment, he shouted at the two mournful beaten beasts, the Dragon Beast having adjusted its mindset turned its head and dashed away.

No longer adopting the bizarre posture of using hind limbs for support, it walked with all four limbs in a tiger-dragon stride.

...

"You’re a smart person, and smart people always understand better what is right instead of stagnating over some trifling emotions."

Patting the obedient Dragon Beast lying before him, Cao Lie smiled and said, "Soon, you will see the huge benefits this choice brings to you, but before that, we need to tackle a small issue—that is how to make you produce accurate speech tones."

Hearing this, the drooping-headed Dragon Beast couldn’t stop whimpering excitedly.

All live research requires the cooperation of the subjects. Although the Beast Taming Sect is the leading creature research entity on the Xiehe continent, claiming they fully understand monster beasts is clearly not consistent with advertising regulations.

Research between different species is like looking through a sheer curtain—always somewhat blurry.

But now they finally have the chance to break this shackle. As long as Shi Sanke can speak, he will not only cooperate with Cao Lie’s research but even provide accurate responses.

Together, research made rapid progress.

In just half a year, Shi Sanke switched back and forth between ferocious roars and deep tones, most importantly—accepting all gifts from the Dragon Clan.

The formidable body and vitality unique to Dragon Beasts, organs tough dozens of times more than the Human Race, and endurance to match.

Most important was the Spiritual Power storage. Dragon Beasts’ meridians are naturally perfect for cultivation; merely the simplest breathing exercises already provided impressive improvements.

Just like the Human Race’s naturally gifted or bloodline individuals, each species of the Demon Race possesses unique racial talents.

The Dragon Clan, known for their astonishing gifts, allowed Shi Sanke the Dragon Beast to become incredibly powerful at an astounding rate, even frequently exceeding Cao Lie’s expectations.

What’s more important, after numerous experiments, Cao Lie has confirmed that the Demon Race, too, can enhance their combat abilities through dedicated practice of fighting techniques, and even cultivation methods and secret arts.

The most direct example is that now martial artists who were originally at the early stage of Fierce Realm have bodies of Dragon Beasts, and they are fearless against the Martial Ancestor when fighting alone.

If not for the limitation of their body size on their speed, even an outstanding Fierce Realm martial artist like Xiang Dongyou would be completely torn apart.

In every sense, this research can be considered a true success.

To progress further, it can no longer rely on individual efforts. Instead, the main project needs to be subdivided into various sub-projects, seeking collaboration with many more excellent researchers to exhaust the potential of this project and, inadvertently, leave the whole world behind!

...

What exactly is the difference between the shame and the glory of the holy land?

There might be ten thousand different answers from ten thousand successors of the holy lands, but if you ask Cao Lie.

This person, once too ashamed to be mentioned by the Beast Taming Sect, will decisively answer that the difference lies in one successful attempt.

Since the defeat of the demonic creatures, from the day the Human Race became the overlords of Xiehe, it has been difficult for people to appreciate the glory of giving their all but failing.

The cruelty of martial arts lies in the fact that one must keep winning, whether in battles or in research; there is no tolerance for failure.

When two unparalleled kings collide, both are masters of a certain craft, and the outcome depends on the slightest margin.

But there will ultimately be a victor, and as one is crowned king, the one who slightly fell short is forgotten.

This utilitarian reality, ingrained in their bones, is not only prevalent at the grassroots level but also at the absolute top.

Stealing a hook results in execution, stealing a kingdom earns nobility. In the face of absolute achievement, what are the lives of tens of thousands of criminals or the resentful spirits of tens of thousands of spiritual beings worth?

"It’s time to go back."

Standing at the peak of Luyang Mountain, Cao Lie, with hands behind his back, gazes towards the far west.

His deep gaze seems to penetrate the endlessly rolling clouds, seeing the homeland he has not visited for a hundred years.

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Dragon Valley, Ascending Dragon Gorge

Two mountains arch to form a line to the sky, looking from afar like a dragon snaking upwards, which is also the gate to the Dragon Valley Holy Land.

As one of Xiehe’s entry points into the Holy Lands, the location of Dragon Valley is almost an open secret. In Longzhou, where martial arts prevail, even malevolent sects like the Evil King Palace have an endless stream of disciples wishing to join each year, let alone the well-reputed Beast Taming Sect.

However, looking back at Dragon Valley, it still seems like an undeveloped paradise, all because of the grazing techniques of the Beast Taming Sect.

Countless ferocious beasts and birds surround Dragon Valley, making it utterly inaccessible, even Fierce Realm martial artists must tread cautiously, let alone ordinary visitors.

Today, it seems some terrifying presence has visited the Beast Taming Sect’s vast ranch; leisurely strolling beasts are in turmoil, roaring and running about, and even the roar of the alpha animals cannot stop them.

Birds hide in their nests, insects burrow underground, and even some timid plants close their leaves and branches.

The sky turns half-red from the soaring resentment, with thunderous roars that shake the heavens and earth.

"Disciples of the Lin Clan, come out and greet me now!"

At this moment, inside the Dragon King Platform in Dragon Valley, several Lin Clan elders chatting with a distinguished guest suddenly hear this voice, their faces drastically change.