Ian listened intently.

Although Elder Mancliff's guess was not correct, it was true in a sense.

Ian's own physical talent was actually not outstanding, and at first he was much weaker than his peers from ordinary wealthy merchant families who could eat meat.

His teacher, Hilliard, was born with several times the physical fitness of ordinary people, and as long as the old knight practiced when he was young, his speed was much faster than that of ordinary people, and he even had the strength of the third energy level in his twenties.

And after swearing allegiance to the first emperor and becoming his knight, he immediately advanced to the fourth energy level with the support of royal resources, and became the fifth energy level before the age of forty.

This is a real genius, without any external cheats, without any knowledge and skills beyond the times, and without taking shortcuts around long distances, purely relying on talent, he has walked out of this incredible speed and progress.

If Ian hadn't started practicing breathing guidance since he was eight years old, condensing the source seed, and accumulating essentia to improve his physical fitness, his body would really be a slender teenager with an average appearance, worse than ordinary people.

Of course, his spiritual energy can allow him to have more experience in advancing to the third energy level, and the ancient dragon heart core also brings him better physical fitness, subtly changing his physique...... But it's all an acquired change.

However, what Elder Manya said was right...... When he was forced to expose some of the abilities related to the ancient dragon's heart core in the future, he could use the words of the Elder of the Cliff to push it onto the dragon's blood.

Under the narration of the mountain elders, Ian roughly understood the true purpose of the Worship Dragon Cult.

No matter how high the ancient dragon and true dragon are, as if it is above all other lifeforms, it can be equal to the ecology of the entire human society by itself, but its source is still a powerful demonic beast.

And the power of the Warcraft will naturally become the magic potion of human beings, and the power of the sublimation of human beings.

Of course, the power of the dragon is not easy to inherit, and before humans control the labyrinth and convert it into a Warcraft breeding area, the inheritance of the ancient dragon is extremely easy to break, and the lack of relevant materials and a suitable successor are the reasons for its loss.

Many believe that the ancient dragon inheritance is a curse that can make the family and the kingdom prosper for a while, but in the end, it will only end up in extinction.

But not really.

"The blood of the ancient dragon is different from all other demonic beasts, it is perfectly integrated into the bloodline of all those who have ever owned it, just waiting for a suitable opportunity, a suitable object."

"Then, awaken, lead it to the ancient path."

Elder Mancliff raised his head and stared at the ceiling of the sacrificial chamber.

That's what the purpose of the Dragon Cult is to worship not a dragon that really exists, but to yearn for the power that flows in their blood...... Themselves!

Yes, they themselves are the awakened ones of the dragon's power they yearn for, and they are also the gifted ones who are qualified to bear the power of the ancient dragon.

They want to be the Elder Dragons, with the power of those former behemoths to change the heavens and the earth, and to destroy and create everything.

Even, go one step further...... Discover the origin of the birth of the ancient dragon!

Whether it's a person with dragon blood, a true dragon beast, or a true dragon who hasn't grown enough, they are all potential members of the Dragon Worship Cult.

Even, even those who don't have dragon blood are eager for the power of the ancient dragon to join them, intending to obtain the secret of dragon blood. And the number of this kind of people is the largest group, and the vast majority of the members of the Dragon Worship Sect are these humans who yearn for the power of dragons, and they are divided into several large parts of each other, fighting openly and secretly.

The real dragon blood holders don't have so many disputes with each other - their purposes are different, but in a sense, it's the blood that binds them together, so the atmosphere between the dragon blood holders is extremely relaxed, almost like family.

- Anyway, dragon blood excludes each other, the methods and ways of growth, and even the ecological niche are different, if you are not friends and family, is it difficult to be an enemy?

At the end of the day, there is no dispute without interest.

But Anfa's relationship with Western Europe and Elder Mancliff is obviously more than that, they have other relational ties beyond that, which is why they are so close.

Of course, in addition to worshipping dragons, those who possess dragon blood are also the objects of their best efforts.

But the nobles are also members of the Ascension forces.

If it is an ordinary person, awakening the dragon's blood is really not necessarily a good thing.

Among other things, the Gnosis and Truth Houses are all over the Empire, doing their best to collect dragon blood holders...... And their purpose, needless to say, understand everything.

"In recent years, the Gnostic Courtyard in Nanling has been unexpectedly active, perhaps because of the oppression of the Flying Flame Land, so that the laws of the southwest cannot bind them."

Elder Manya was half alarmist, half admonished, "The others may not matter, but you must not let the Gnosis Institute and the Truth Academy know your identity as the bearer of the dragon's blood...... Before you reach the second energy level high level, you must not, otherwise the consequences will be very tragic. ”

"I understand."

Ian nodded seriously, and nodded with satisfaction: "That's roughly the case, we won't force you to join - I am the only dragon blood holder in the entire South Ridge, and I am already old, and the real core of the sect is actually Xio's mother...... Or a father. ”

"Lord of the Deep Ridges of Baisen, King of the Mountains."

Speaking of this, the old man raised his hand slightly to the mountains on the west side and saluted, before turning back and continuing to say to Ian, "Having said that, I still hope you can join. ”

"Because as time goes by, you will understand that only the Dragon Worship Sect can provide you with research and materials related to dragon blood conveniently."

"Empire can do it, but we don't have only one identity, do we? I am an elder of the Avod Ministry, and it does not prevent me from being a member of the Dragon Worship Sect, and you can also be a knight and alchemist of the Empire, so it does not prevent you from having another identity, and these two identities can bring you more convenience. ”

"Hmm." Ian nodded ambiguously, but that was actually his purpose.

In any case, because of Gu Long's heart core, he had to master this knowledge as much as possible...... The formal channels are too slow, and only the Dragon Worship Sect can meet his needs.

"That's right."

Speaking of this, Elder Manya seemed to remember something, he raised his hand, ruffled his hair, and showed Ian the steel dragon horns he had hidden under the silver-white messy hair: "Every dragon blood holder has a related 'dragonization' mutation, and different dragonizations represent how much dragon blood you have inherited. ”

"Ian, where is your dragonization?"

The old man looked at the boy expectantly.

Ian thought about it, and he raised his left hand.

He restrained the power of the ether crystal, took off his long hand armor, and showed the old man his left hand, which had crystallized and was covered with cyan crystal lines: "Look. ”

"That's where my dragonization comes in."