I transmigrated to a chaotic world and became the sole player.

"Nirvana Finger - Breaking the Seal!"

A deep, resolute shout echoed through the silent valley. Lu Zhao's fingertips, gathering the power of annihilation, the essence of the dragon-shaped mark, the aura of the Nether Dragon's reverse scales, and the newly grasped key to countering the characteristics of the "Soul-Devouring Demon Seal," transformed into a profound, restrained yet chillingly powerful gray-gold finger strike, radiating a destructive and purifying will. With unparalleled precision, it struck the center of the "node" on the section of the dark gold dragon's spine, tightly bound by pitch-black demonic runes!

"laugh--!!!"

This time, it was no longer a slight sound, but a sharp, piercing shriek, as if countless vengeful spirits were simultaneously wailing in despair, or the terrifying clang of some sturdy chain being forcibly melted! The instant the fingertip contacted the demonic seal's node, the pitch-black demonic runes suddenly erupted with blinding dark light. A cold, evil demonic power, filled with the power to devour and imprison, like a venomous snake awakened, lashed out wildly, attempting to invade Lu Zhao's body along his finger, corrupting his spiritual power and eroding his soul!

"Hmph!" Lu Zhao grunted, feeling a chilling, bone-deep evil force surge up his arm and rush to his heart. The "Demon Lord's Mark" between his brows, stimulated by this shared, even stronger demonic power, throbbed violently, sending waves of burning pain and a frenzied desire to devour. The remnants of his sealed demonic soul seemed to have found their "backbone" and began to stir restlessly.

"Guard your mind! Activate the 'Heart-Cleansing and Soul-Suppressing Spell'!" Elder Yun's voice rang in his ears just in time, and at the same time, a cool moonlight power flowed into his body again, helping him resist the erosion of demonic energy.

"Hold on for me!" Elder Tie Xing roared, striking Lu Zhao in the back with his palm. His powerful spiritual energy transformed into a warm torrent, protecting his heart and dantian.

With the help of the two elders, Lu Zhao gritted his teeth, simultaneously activating the "Heart-Cleansing and Soul-Suppressing Spell" and the "Divine Refining Technique" to their maximum, forcibly suppressing the abnormal movements within his body. At the same time, he concentrated all his will on that one finger! The gray-gold finger energy at his fingertip continuously penetrated, eroded, and destroyed the depths of the demonic seal's nodes! The "annihilation" characteristic of the power of annihilation has a natural restraint on demonic power, and coupled with the key points of breaking the seal taught by "Golden Radiance," he was able to find the most vulnerable "Dao Pattern" of the demonic seal.

"Click...click-click..."

A clear sound, like shattering glass, emanated from within the magic seal node. Under the continuous impact of the gray-gold finger energy, fine cracks began to appear on the jet-black magic runes! The cracks spread rapidly, soon covering the entire node!

"No!" From the depths of Lu Zhao's soul, a demonic roar, filled with shock, anger, and resentment, seemed to flash and disappear.

"boom!"

The next moment, the cracked magic seal node, along with a large area of ​​dark magic runes around it, suddenly exploded! It turned into countless dark light spots, which quickly dissipated and annihilated in the air!

As the magic seal node shattered, the section of the dark gold dragon's spine trembled violently! A vast, pure golden light, filled with auspiciousness and majesty, burst forth from the depths of the spine, soaring into the sky and dispelling most of the gray-white mist above the valley! A huge, slightly transparent golden dragon phantom slowly emerged in the golden light. Although still weak, the pain and resentment in its dragon eyes were gone, replaced by a sense of liberation, peace, and gratitude.

"Thank you, fellow originator." The desolate yet gentle thought of "Golden Radiance" once again entered Lu Zhao's sea of ​​consciousness. "The shackles are gone, I can finally... return."

"Senior..." Lu Zhao watched the golden dragon shadow dissipate, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

"As agreed, this is my final gift." The will of "Golden Radiance" grew increasingly faint. "My primordial dragon energy can help you solidify your foundation and break through bottlenecks. Fragments of my memories contain the sequel to the 'True Dragon Body Forging Technique,' more 'Ancient Dragon Language Runes,' and...more about the 'Soul Devouring Demon Lord's' deeper schemes in this place."

"They are not merely collecting remnants of souls' obsessions. Deep within the 'Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range,' using multiple sites where ancient dragons perished as nodes, they are setting up a terrifying evil array called the 'Ten Thousand Dragons Devouring the Heavens Array'! If this array is completed, it can devour and refine the dragon vein energy of the entire mountain range and the souls of countless living beings, opening a passage to the 'Nine Netherworlds' or other forbidden lands, releasing an even more terrifying being, or performing some kind of destructive sacrifice! 'Dragon Roar Valley' is merely one of the secondary energy nodes."

"You must stop them! The core of the formation should be deep within the 'Dragon Bone Canyon,' an important battlefield and burial ground for the ancient dragons."

"Remember, the power of the 'Soul Devouring Demon Lord' is far greater and more treacherous than you can see. Be careful..."

With the final transmission of intent, the golden dragon shadow of "Golden Radiance" began to transform into specks of golden light, slowly rising into the sky and merging into the heavens and earth. Simultaneously, a vast and pure golden primordial dragon energy, along with a large fragment of memory containing a massive amount of information, surged into Lu Zhao's body and sea of ​​consciousness like a torrent!

"Senior, may you have a safe journey," Lu Zhao murmured to himself, bowing deeply before the dissipating golden rain of light.

Golden primordial dragon energy entered his body, instantly merging with the *Hibernating Dragon* blood and qi, the annihilating dragon energy, and the trace of dragon energy previously imparted by "Golden Radiance" within Lu Zhao's body. This energy began to frantically cleanse, nourish, and strengthen his physical body, meridians, and bones! His blood and qi power surged at a visible rate! The illusory dragon scales beneath his skin became clearer, even showing faint signs of solidification! Furthermore, a portion of the dragon energy directly flowed into his dantian, combining with his annihilating spiritual power, continuously purifying and compressing it, impacting the invisible barrier that blocked the sixth and seventh levels of Qi Refining!

"Buzz—!!**"

Lu Zhao's body trembled violently; it was as if something within his dantian had been shattered! A more powerful and purer spiritual energy surged from his dantian, flowing throughout his limbs and bones! His aura, at this moment, suddenly surged, breaking through a certain critical point!

Seventh level of Qi Refining!

Moreover, nourished by the primordial dragon energy, his cultivation did not remain at the initial seventh level, but continued to rise steadily until it approached the middle of the seventh level before gradually stabilizing! His foundation was extremely solid, without the slightest sense of instability!

At the same time, the fragments of memory transmitted by "Golden Radiance" gradually became clear in his sea of ​​consciousness. The subsequent chapters of the "True Dragon Body Tempering Technique" (enough to support body tempering until the Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core stages), the drawing methods and insights of dozens of different "Dragon Language Ancient Symbols", and most importantly—scattered information about the "Ten Thousand Dragons Devouring the Sky Formation", a partial map and danger markings of the "Dragon Bone Canyon", and some characteristics and possible strongholds of the "Soul Devouring Demon Lord" forces in this area.

"Hoo..." Lu Zhao exhaled a long breath of stale air, which surprisingly carried a faint golden hue. He opened his eyes, his divine light subdued, but the gray flame deep within them seemed even more solidified, while the wisp of black energy, suppressed by the primordial dragon energy, had also thinned considerably. He could feel that his strength had undergone a qualitative leap.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough." Elder Yun looked at Lu Zhao, a pleased smile in her eyes. She could sense the change in Lu Zhao's aura; it wasn't just the improvement in his cultivation level, but also the fact that his entire spirit and energy had become more refined and powerful.

"Good lad, you've turned misfortune into a blessing!" Elder Tie Xing laughed heartily. "But, didn't that dragon soul say something else just now?"

Lu Zhao nodded, his expression turning serious. He briefly relayed to the two elders the information "Golden Radiance" had passed on regarding the "Ten Thousand Dragons Devouring the Heavens Formation" and the conspiracy of the "Soul-Devouring Demon Lord," as well as the speculation that "Dragon Bone Canyon" might be the location of the formation's core.

"The Myriad Dragons Devouring the Heavens Formation?" Elder Yun and Elder Tie Xing's expressions changed drastically upon hearing this. The very name itself was unsettling.

"If that's true, then the matter is serious," Elder Tie Xing said in a deep voice. "Using the entire dragon vein and all living beings of the 'Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range' as a sacrifice—this is far too extravagant! We must immediately report to Martial Uncle Xuanjizi and notify the sect!"

"Yes," Elder Yun nodded. "However, before reporting, we need more evidence, at least to confirm the situation in 'Dragonbone Canyon.' Lu Zhao, how are you feeling? We might need you to lead the way as we head to the outskirts of 'Dragonbone Canyon' for preliminary reconnaissance."

Lu Zhao sensed the surging power within him and the fragmented memories of "Dragon Bone Canyon" in his mind, then nodded: "This disciple is now mostly recovered and is willing to lead the way. However, 'Dragon Bone Canyon' is far more dangerous than this place; we need to be even more careful."

"Yes," Elder Yun said, "Let's leave this place first, rejoin the main force, send back the intelligence, and then make further plans."

The three lingered and quickly left Dragon's Roar Valley. At this moment, thanks to the release of Golden Radiance and the breaking of the demonic seal, the pervasive aura of "Dragon's Resentment" in the valley had greatly diminished, and the chilling "Dragon's Roar" had ceased to echo. It seemed that with their master's departure, the valley would gradually return to tranquility.

However, Lu Zhao knew that the tranquility of "Dragon's Roar Valley" was merely the calm before the storm. The conspiracy of the "Soul Devouring Demon Lord," the terror of the "Ten Thousand Dragons Devouring the Sky Formation," and "Dragon Bone Canyon," the possible eye of the storm, all foreshadowed an even greater crisis and challenge to come.

He clenched his fist, feeling the newfound power within him, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"No matter what lies ahead, I will walk step by step, take control of my own destiny, and... shatter those evil plots."