Targaryen Who Turned Dragon

Mu Bingyun opened her eyes. To her surprise, the poison was gone and her ever-weakening life force had strengthened. In fact, it wouldn't be wrong to say she was restored to peak condition. Who could have done this?

"Well, it looks like your master is awake."

"How is that... possible?" Mu Xiaolan muttered to herself.

Mu Bingyun looked up and saw the tall, young, man who was none other than Aerion Targaryen. His silver hair was slightly longer than before, now it went past his shoulders. His physique was as great as ever, being both muscular and sturdy. Although he looked very young, the air around him was m.a.t.u.r.e, authoritative and regal. One could tell from one glance that he had tremendous charisma. His violet eyes were more than capable of melting any maiden's heart, even if her heart were to be colder than ice. He wore robes worthy of a King... of course, the robes were in House Targaryen colours.

She had never seen a man this striking before.

"You... who are you?"

"I am Aerion Targaryen, the Emperor of this World, and the man who completely cured your poison. Your immense strength suggests that you come from the Realm of Gods... if this is true, I would like to come with you instead of ascending to a random star realm."

"Divine Origin Realm level seven... you reached the late middle stages of the Divine Origin Realm without ascending to the Divine Realm?" She calmly spoke.

"Divine Origin Realm level seven!? The highest here is the peak of the Sovereign Profound Realm and it takes centuries for even the most talented of geniuses to reach it... let alone the Divine Origin Realm!"

"That is very true." Aerion nodded. "But comparing those 'geniuses' to me is simply insulting. I have spent my entire life on this Blue Pole Star and reached the heights I stand on because of my talent, along with a few mighty treasures."

If only you knew that I've been staying in a place that simply does not have any profound energy for most of my life. But this little lie makes it slightly more believable... slightly. My progress was extremely slow for two years because I didn't really have a proper environment to increase my cultivation strength, nor did I spend a good amount of time cultivating.

"It does not look like you are lying. For saving my life, naturally, I must repay you... if you truly wish to travel with me to the Snow Song Realm, you must first be willing to become a disciple."

"I am willing... but what kind of a disciple?"

"You would join my Ice Phoenix 36th Palace. As a disciple, you would only be inferior to the direct disciple of the Realm King and the core disciples of the Divine Ice Phoenix Hall."

"So, it's a position similar to that of an inner sect disciple?"

Mu Bingyun nodded. "It is."

"That is more than acceptable. If I may ask, can I bring along a few of my companions? There will only be five, at the very most."

To his bitter disappointment, the Ice Phoenix Master shook her head. "Only you will be able to since Xiaolan's dimensional stone can only bring three people back to the Snow Song Realm."

That is truly unfortunate... but I can bring them along later.

"That is fine by me. Can you wait for a few days while I make preparations?"

"Of course."

Aerion turned to the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace and made his way up to the entrance. Upon entering, he was greeted with the glances of many disciples.

"Your... your Imperial Majesty!"

"There's no need to bow here," Aerion stated as he started to make his way forward.

He looked around for one of the Seven Fairies or someone of power. Naturally, news of his visit reached many ears quite quickly. He got his wish when he bumped into Xia Qingyue. It would seem that she had grown a substantial amount after all this time. Calling her 'perfect' would be an understatement... she was indeed a beauty who could make any man lose himself. Although, that cold aura of hers remained... which was not so surprising.

"It is a pleasant surprise to find you here, your Imperial Majesty."

"It is also this King's fortune to meet Fairy Qingyue once again. I've been thinking of a way I can repay the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace's favour. When no one else dared, the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace assisted my Noble Rogue Sect. This King believes that a great deed should be followed by a great reward... therefore, I shall gift this heavenly pill to your Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace."

It was similar to the pill he had given to Daenerys. Since Xia Qingyue was the future of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace, it would only be right that she would be the one to receive it.

Aerion showed her the pill. "It will directly breakthrough anyone into the Sovereign Profound Realm. Since you are the Young Palace Mistress, I trust that you will give it to your seniors and allow them to decide who will take the pill. Though, I highly doubt that it will be anyone other than you... it would simply be wasted on anyone else."

"This gift is... too great, the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace cannot take it."

"Eh, too great? Just take it already before I regret my decision." Aerion shook his head. "You have to be more ambitious... if I were you, I would take it without any questions asked."

Xia Qingyue looked at the pill once again and this time, she took it from his hands. Aerion smiled. "That is what I like to see."

Then he turned around and made his way out of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace. He spent a few days in Oldtown, informing the others that he would be going on his own. It was better this way... as the strongest, he should be the one to pave the path for the rest. Once he was ready, Aerion conversed with Jasmine.

"Looks like you will be ascending to the Divine Realm soon. Always remember what I told you... and you might just survive."

Aerion nodded. "I will do my best to follow your guidance, Jasmine."

Jasmine then hugged him tightly which was quite the surprise. He returned the favour by embracing her himself. She stayed in his arms for a long while, until finally leaving. Aerion made one final promise to her.

"I'll be sure to come by and visit your Star God realm when I become strong enough."

Still, the sadness in her eyes remained. Aerion couldn't quite figure out why. "It would be best if you were to forget about me and our master-disciple relationship. But I know you will never even think of doing that..." she sighed. "This is farewell, Aerion Targaryen."

A...

She left swiftly and... coldly. Despite this, Aerion's feelings remained the same.

I'll miss you, Jasmine.

After a few moments of sorrow, Aerion got over it and went over to his Dragon's Palace. The Dragonsguard were diligently training and one could easily hear them the moment they entered. Aerion strolled over to Rotias' 'prison' and opened the formation. He looked the same as before. The middle-aged man frozen in the large cube of ice was none other than the Saint Emperor... no, Rotias. Rotias had killed the Saint Emperor long ago.

Aerion looked at Rotias for a few long seconds and wondered if he should truly release him. His words from before seemed so genuine, but could a God like him be trusted? In the end, Aerion took the risk and put aside all of his previous grievances. With one flicker of flame, Rotias' ice melted and he was finally freed.

"Aerion... I take it that you decided to accept my offer?"

"Yes, I have."

"Then all you have to do is stab my heart.

Aerion withdrew Blackfyre from its sheath and, without any signs of hesitation, pierced his heart. Then Rotias left the Saint Emperor's body and joined Aerion's body. He was met with much resistance at first but Aerion allowed him to enter. It turns out that Rotias found a home in his inner world.

"A Dragon... how interesting. Now that I am a part of you, Aerion, you should know that I know all of your inner thoughts, d.e.s.i.r.es and memories."

"I already know that..."

Rotias laughed. "I never expected you to be like this inflamed... Aerios never even allowed a single Goddess, or mortal, for that matter to touch his scales while you... hahahaha."

Rotias stopped his laughter and then became serious once again. "Aerios never had silver scales so why do you have them? Hmm, forget it, you don't know. You probably affected his legacy somehow... most likely, its a mutation of sorts."

"I see..."

Aerion opened his eyes and started to make his way to the Snow Region of Extreme Ice. Since he was going to spend an unknown amount of time in the Snow Song Realm, Aerion decided that he would focus on making his ice arts more formidable. He promised not to use any of his legacies to Jasmine unless it was absolutely necessary. He could definitely use his Flying Wind God's Art and the White Tiger's Tale of the End. The White Tiger's Tale of the End can be utilised with purple lightning OR white lightning... the purple lightning was very ordinary in appearance so it wouldn't stand out, however, it was obviously weaker. He also had the Frozen Cloud Arts as well (which he gained through Izanami), but the art was lacking in strength.

Also, he couldn't use any of his dragon phases which definitely crippled his battle power. Now, even if he used Silver Calamity, at the very most, he could only ascend one and a half greater realms... if not less. From a whole two greater realms to less than one and a half!

But, since it was for his greater good, Aerion decided to follow Jasmine's guidance.

...

"So, are you ready now?" Mu Bingyun asked.

Aerion nodded.

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Name: Emperor Aerion I Targaryen

Age: 22

Cultivation Strength: Divine Origin 7

Traits: Heavenly, Genius, Athletic, Patient, Diligent, Proud, Ambitious, Authoritative, Kind

Titles: Emperor of New Valyria, Emperor of the Celestial Dragon Empire, King of the Seven Kingdoms, King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea.

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Base: Divine Soul 2

Dragon Soul: Divine Soul 5

Draconic Heart: Divine Soul 8

Purgatory: Half-step Divine Tribulation

Silver Calamity: Divine Tribulation 3

Silver Calamity + Phase 4: Divine Tribulation 7

Weapons: Sky Piercer, Blackfyre and the Heaven Smiting Sword.

Evil God Seeds: Fire, Water, Lightning, Darkness

Special Items: Sky Poison Pearl, Mirror of Samsara, Evil Infant's Wheel of Myriad Tribulations, Primordial Profound Ark

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Skills/Martial Arts

Arts: Flying Wind God's Art, World Ode of the Phoenix, Golden Crow's Record of the Burning World, White Tiger's Tale of the End, Frozen Cloud Arts, Fire Dragon's Supreme Art (made by Aerion himself, cough)

Others: Boundless Counter, Crimson Demon Wave/Slash, Demon King's Explosion, Star God's Broken Shadow, Earth Golem Creation, Dragon Soul Domain.

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Legacies: Fire Dragon God, Primordial Azure Dragon, Phoenix, Golden Crow, White Tiger

Eyes: Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan

Body: Dragon God Marrow, Body of a True Dragon.

Veins: Calamity Dragon Profound Veins

Souls: Dragon God, Phoenix, Golden Crow, White Tiger, Rotias (Complete Soul)

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