Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 255 - 245 Li Jianqiu’s Attack
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BOOM!
Hong Yuan pushed off the riverbed with force, and in an instant, he burst out from the bottom and reached the air above the Ice Frost River.
"Flood Gathering War Banner, Form of Ice."
Hong Yuan summoned the Tao Species of the Flood Gathering War Banner and vigorously shook it.
The next moment, a Water Beast, the Cold Moon Dragon, its size reaching nine hundred and ninety-nine meters, broke through the river. Its suffocating breath spread out, pressuring all directions.
In the faraway Black Dragon Palace, the Demon Saint of the Black Dragon was still cultivating in silence. His pupils shrank abruptly as he felt a strong threat emanating from this Water Beast, the Cold Moon Dragon.
Guangqiao is even more fearsome than I had estimated! Now, he is probably invincible among the younger generation of the Demon Clan, and only the Heavenly Talents of ancient times could possibly compete with him. Even Great Moon Saint Han Jiuming, at the same realm, might not necessarily overpower Guangqiao!
A storm of shock and awe surged within the heart of the Black Dragon Demon Saint.
This adopted son of his kept bringing him more and more surprises.
Meanwhile, in the sky above the Ice Frost River, Hong Yuan, who was still assessing his own strength, slightly furrowed his brow.
This was because techniques such as the Ninety-Nine Huangqu Array and the Great Moon Virtual Mirror needed him to refine them once again.
Sigh, having room for improvement is a good thing; many people strive to advance but can’t, Hong Yuan consoled himself, and joy once again spread through his heart.
* * *
「One year ago.」
Dragon God Sacred Land. At the Sky-connecting Tower trial area, on the seventy-second floor.
The twelve Star Beasts shrieked, speeding through the galaxy, displaying fierce Power Tao.
Starlight twinkled, illuminating the inside of the tower as if it were daytime.
Amidst the Divine Rainbow, Li Jianqiu concentrated her energy, repelling the Star Beasts with repeated devastating blows.
Follow the flow, and it is Luck Tao; go against it, and it is calamity.
The changes in Luck Tao lay within one’s heart.
"CHIRP CHIRP," "MOO MOO," "BLEAT BLEAT"...
As the Chicken Star Beast died, the Bull Star Beast was born. When the Bull Star Beast died, the Sheep Star Beast emerged.
This cycle repeated itself. If the core of the Star Array was not solved within a day, the Twelve Star Beasts Array would continue to operate endlessly. Li Jianqiu would then fail, stopping at this point.
Don’t give up, I can’t lose to Xuan Guangqiao again, Li Jianqiu tightened her grip on the handle of her oil-paper umbrella, swinging out devastating blows.
During her rushing attack, her bright red clothes fluttered like autumn maple leaves, dazzlingly brilliant.
Inevitably, the disciples of the Dragon God Sacred Land focused their attention on this battle, observing Li Jianqiu’s progress as she attempted to break through the level.
"If one breaks through the seventy-second floor of the Sky-connecting Tower, one can obtain the method to refine a Tao Species..."
"That’s right! By then, Li Jianqiu will become a Tao Species instantly, definitely entering the top twenty of the Celestial Rankings and overwhelming all sides!"
"If she really becomes a Tao Species as soon as she enters the Holy Land, then Li Jianqiu is indeed powerful. She ought to be the big winner in the battle for the Ten Thousand Domains."
"..."
The disciples of the Dragon God Sacred Land discussed fervently, watching the light from the seventy-second floor from afar.
If the light on the seventy-second floor of the Sky-connecting Tower turned white, it meant passing. If it turned black, it meant failure.
Among the crowd, Ji Qingxue pressed her lips together tightly, silently cursing Li Jianqiu in her heart, as she was more inclined towards Hong Yuan.
Fail, fail, let that stinky carp fail to break through, Ji Qingxue murmured internally. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
She did not want Li Jianqiu to become one of the six great Tao Species; if Li Jianqiu really succeeded, she would definitely compete with Hong Yuan.
The might of a Tao Species is absolutely not something Hong Yuan can resist!
But just a quarter of an hour later, the seventy-second floor of the Sky-connecting Tower shone white.
Excited cheers erupted from the crowd, everyone celebrating the birth of another Tao Species-level talent.
Ah, it looks like you’re going to get thrashed by Li Jianqiu, Xuan Guangqiao, Ji Qingxue sighed internally.
In an instant, she forced a smile and merged into the sea of joy.
「Inside the seventy-second floor of the Sky-connecting Tower.」
Li Jianqiu was drenched in sweat, her hair disheveled.
A white light slowly emerged in the area. It then transformed into a white figure clad in a white palace dress, beautiful as a flower, as if the Dragon-person girl Han Kui were still alive!
Seeing the Tower Spirit Han Kui, Li Jianqiu was astonished. Master said that the true Tower Spirit almost never shows itself. I didn’t expect it to appear for my sake, she thought.
"What kind of Tao Species do you want?" the Tower Spirit Han Kui asked indifferently.
The Tower Spirit opened her small hand, and multiple Tao Species appeared in the air, each radiating an aura of different Tao Marks.
RUSTLE... Li Jianqiu slowly rotated her oil-paper umbrella, pondering.
"Do you have the Great Moon Virtual Mirror Tao Species?"
"None."
"Do you have the Flood Gathering War Banner Tao Species?"
"None."
Tower Spirit Han Kui replied coldly to Li Jianqiu, her expression unchanging.
Hearing Tower Spirit Han Kui’s response, Li Jianqiu was not disappointed.
She was just asking tentatively, like other trial participants.
What if they really had one? After all, both Tao Species belonged to the Great Moon Saint. If they really had one, it would be a huge windfall.
"Then... help me refine this oil-paper umbrella into a Tao Species," Li Jianqiu stated her choice.
"Certainly." With a wave of her hand, Tower Spirit Han Kui collected the multiple Tao Species.
She used her Divine Power to refine the oil-paper umbrella, guiding its development towards a Tao Species.
* * *
「A year later.」
Li Jianqiu walked out of the Sky-connecting Tower at a leisurely pace and flew towards the inner courtyard.
She had now successfully advanced to become one of the six great Tao Species.
Although she was one of the lower three Tao Species, she was a true Tao Species, attracting countless gazes.
As soon as she appeared, all eyes turned to her.
Li Jianqiu held her head high, and with a downward glance, the male Demon Cultivators with impure thoughts felt a chill in their hearts.
They all stopped in their tracks, suppressed by her powerful aura.
"Senior Sister Li is so beautiful! Her gaze is almost killing me!" a purple-dressed cat girl cooed, licking her lips.
"Five years of continuous training in the Sky-connecting Tower. She would return as soon as her injuries healed, enduring any hardship without a word of complaint. Senior Sister Li is remarkable," a black-dressed python cultivator praised softly.
"Hehe, I heard Senior Sister Li doesn’t have a Tao companion yet. With her protection, the Great Taoism would be within reach!" a yellow-dressed snake cultivator said with great anticipation, lost in a wild fantasy.
「Elsewhere.」
Li Jianqiu returned to her cave dwelling.
It was a very simple abode, unlike other female Demon Cultivators who liked to decorate their dwellings.
In Li Jianqiu’s cave dwelling, there was nothing but a Taoist Mat.
Just as she was about to sit on the Taoist Mat and circulate the Demon Essence within her body, she found that her master, Red Luck, had left her a letter:
*Xuan Guangqiao has exited seclusion. His strength vaguely reaches the middle-tier Fifth Rank Demon level, possibly possessing the power of a Tao Species...*
Looking at the information in the letter, Li Jianqiu’s lips curved slightly upward, a very becoming smile.
"Xuan. Guang. Qiao!" Li Jianqiu said with a sweet smile, articulating each syllable of that detestable name.
But the cold light that flashed in her eyes was chilling.
Li Jianqiu had always remembered the humiliation Hong Yuan had brought upon her, even using it as motivation to advance.
Now, it is time to wash away the humiliation. The vengeance for the Heart-questioning Trial must also be settled!
* * *
Meanwhile, Hong Yuan, the object of Li Jianqiu’s constant thoughts, was still in his Ice Armor Python cave, digesting his accumulated reserves and converting them into strength.
Hong Yuan not only needed to inscribe the Ninety-Nine Huangqu Array onto the Flood Gathering War Banner but also had to find materials for refining the Great Moon Virtual Mirror.
In addition, he had to study the Sub-banners of the Flood Gathering War Banner. This would allow him to maximize the absorption of Essence from the flesh and blood of dead Earth Demon Beasts, greatly increasing his aptitude and Life Span.
Not to mention the new Dream Butterfly Fairy Worm...
In short, a heap of tasks awaited Hong Yuan.
He was still some time away from leaving seclusion. At most, he could occasionally step out of his cave for fresh air, manage the troops in the Zero Desolate Sea Area, and prepare for the Ten Thousand Domains competition.
There were not many years left until the start of the Ten Thousand Domains competition.
Hong Yuan eagerly anticipated the upcoming plundering journey.
At this moment, his strength had increased substantially.
Even without the protection of the Black Dragon Demon Saint, he was confident enough to preserve his own life amidst the chaos of a great battle.
In this way, wouldn’t the Ten Thousand Domains competition be like a delicious piece of roast meat to him?
I wonder how much it will increase my Life Span and aptitude. I really want it to come sooner, Hong Yuan thought, his throat working with an intense desire to devour. It had been so long since he had truly let himself go and feasted. Time to eat, eat, eat everything!
