Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 704 - 582: Azure Dragon Lineage
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The sandstorms raged, and yellow dust filled the sky.
Unlike other provinces that had already been engulfed in the flames of war, where the people were displaced and the ancient sects and noble families shut their doors to the world.
Qinlong Province, however, seemed like a pure land, still maintaining its own state.
The three forces poised in a standoff also tacitly ignored this province, not sending a single soldier to this arid land.
"Compared to our Liaodong, Qinlong is far too dry, like a rag wrung out and left to dry under the sun. Look, my face is about to peel from sunburn."
Deep in the heart of Qinlong Province towards the northwest, on an endless expanse of sandy desert, stood a series of courtyards, suddenly appearing with a strong Liaodong architectural style, looking quite out of place amid the loess highlands.
This region, a no man's land for centuries, was now bustling with the voices of tens of thousands of people.
Even more strangely, the people at the center of this northwestern land spoke with an authentic Liaodong accent.
The two places, one west and one east, so far apart, now seemed to be fused together because of this group of people.
"Old Hu, when exactly are the reinforcements you found coming? Can't they hurry up? The sooner we're done, the sooner we can leave; this place is unbearably hot and dry.
My great-grandmother has already spoken; if we dawdle any longer, she'd prefer to go back to Liaodong herself."
On a high mound, a man with two small mustaches, bright eyes, and a lean figure held a chicken leg. Although he was drooling with hunger, he didn't take a bite.
"Don't rush, this is Qinlong, home of Qinglian True Monarch.
My old man has personally gone to the Dao Alliance to greet them. Until he returns, we cannot make a move.
Otherwise, if we anger the Sword Master, we might as well do nothing and return to Liaodong in disgrace."
Flat on the ground, Hu Tianzong had both his hands behind his head, chewing on a chicken bone.
"Sigh, weren't we doing just fine in Liaodong? Why did we have to get involved in this mess?"
Shaking his head, Huang Tianyou put away the chicken leg and mumbled as he lay back.
"Silly child, if you don't fight for something, others will grab it from your hands."
Hu Tianzong's low whisper went unheard by Huang Tianyou, and the two lay quietly until the daylight faded away, and night set in.
A shining divine light spanned thousands of miles across the sky, resembling a massive spear as if it were a heavenly pillar. On the tip stood a gallant woman, long hair flowing, dressed in fiery red attire, standing with her hands behind her, looking quite dashing.
"She's here."
Upon spotting the woman approaching on the spear of light, Hu Tianzong quickly got up, saying to Huang Tianyou as he walked:
"Keep an eye on this place; if there's any movement in the dunes, notify me immediately."
Scratching his head as he watched Hu Tianzong stride away, Huang Tianyou yawned and responded, then pulled out the chicken leg again, taking a deep sniff.
"Smells so good..."
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"That's the situation. My Palace Master said that since the current global situation is not yet stable, it's not the time for her to act. So, if we want her to join us, it will probably have to wait until the Central Earth situation is completely stable."
A giant bonfire flickered with an orange-red glow, around which sat over a dozen elderly people in fur coats, smoking tobacco pipes, their hair white with age.
Standing her spear beside her, Ye Hongying looked around the circle and slowly relayed the message from her Palace Master.
"But if we help her deal with the old demon suppressed by the Profound Heart Alliance, would she reconsider?"
Amidst the sound of footsteps on the sand, Hu Tianzong emerged into the light of the fire.
"That's an old demon at the Primordial Spirit Realm, how can we deal with that?" Hearing Hu Tianzong's words, Ye Hongying frowned and asked.
"Primordial Spirit Realm doesn't mean undying, that old demon is seriously injured, suppressed for a millennium, and its power is likely less than one percent of its peak.
The Moon Sea Palace Master didn't kill it because this demon knows the Art of Reincarnation. Once killed, it will reincarnate immediately, and not even a Primordial Spirit True Honor can stop it.
To prevent this demon from resurrecting and causing chaos again, they kept it suppressed.
And I, I've found a way to restrain the demon's Art of Reincarnation."
Sitting by the bonfire, Hu Tianzong adjusted his Crimson Great Cloak around his shoulders, his sharp eyes looking at Ye Hongying across the way. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Hearing Hu Tianzong, Ye Hongying became interested:
"If you truly have a way to eliminate the old demon, I believe the Palace Master will reconsider.
After all, if it weren't for the old demon, the Palace Master wouldn't need to station permanently at Lethean Sea Cliff.
But do you really have a solution?
Deceiving a True Venerable is considered a major crime against the heavens; if the Palace Master gets angry, even your Three Elder Masters might not be able to protect you."
"Rest assured, Cousin Red Oriole, you've watched me grow up; when have I ever taken on something I wasn't sure of?
Just pass my words to the Moon Sea Palace Master."
Seeing Hu Tianzong's confident demeanor, Ye Hongying, who had watched him grow up, knew her cousin indeed possessed talent and wisdom far beyond ordinary people.
After a moment of silent contemplation, Ye Hongying slowly nodded:
"Alright, I will report immediately to the Palace Master."
"Thank you, cousin."
Persuading Ye Hongying, Hu Tianzong revealed a smile, then edged closer to Ye Hongying and said in a low voice:
"Also, about the matter of the Evernight Ancient City..."
"Stop!"
Before Hu Tianzong could finish, Ye Hongying directly furrowed her brows and interrupted sternly:
"How many times have I told you not to have designs on the Evernight Ancient City?
The things inside it are greatly feared even by the Palace Master.
Don't think that just because you are sheltered by the Three Elder Masters, you can be brazen and reckless.
Remember, you are the next Grand Yi of the Tianshan Sect, bearing the fate of the entire Liaodong Noble Family.
You shouldn't play with fire!"
Shrinking his head after being scolded by Ye Hongying, Hu Tianzong replied sulkily:
"Got it, got it, I'm just curious, not really planning anything."
"Don't give me that nonsense. I know what you had for lunch the moment you raise your butt.
You won't go? If you truly obtained the means to enter the city, you'd probably disappear as soon as you'd turn away."
Fully aware of her cousin's fearless nature, Ye Hongying sneered, lifted her hand to pinch his cheek:
"Give up this idea.
Alright, I'm leaving. If the Palace Master agrees to your conditions, I'll inform you immediately."
"Elders and uncles, Red Oriole is leaving first."
After greeting the elders, Ye Hongying transformed into a streak of Divine Light and shot into the sky.
Rubbing his faintly aching cheek, Hu Tianzong watched Ye Hongying's departing figure thoughtfully.
"Give up? The characters for 'give up' are missing from my Hu Tianzong's dictionary."
While Hu Tianzong pondered how to gain access to the Evernight Ancient City, a small, shiny-furred yellow weasel leapt over, quickly climbing onto his shoulder, and chirped softly.
"You've arrived?"
His eyes lit up, Hu Tianzong happily took out a Red Fruit and gave it to the yellow weasel, then transformed into a streak of crimson light, instantly vanishing from where he stood.
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"You are..."
Under the snow-white moonlight, looking at the robust and tall man before him, Hu Tianzong hesitated slightly.
"I am Qi Xiu's sworn brother, you may call me Yan Huang Daoist.
My sworn brother is currently in seclusion to break through his Realm, and has instructed me specifically to assist you."
Having appeared before Hu Tianzong in the humanoid shape of a True Dragon Body, Qi Xiu decided to adopt the name Yan Huang Daoist.
After all, his True Dragon Mark likely originates from a past life.
Taking the name Yan Huang seemed appropriate.
"Yan Huang Daoist?"
Staring hesitantly at the unfamiliar man before him, Hu Tianzong pursed his lips, hesitant to speak.
Understanding what was on Hu Tianzong's mind, Qi Xiu chuckled:
"Are you thinking I'm not qualified?
Qi Xiu is my sworn brother; as his elder brother, I'm not far behind him."
Before Qi Xiu's words fell, a domineering and overwhelming Dragon Power was quietly released.
Roar—
In that instant.
A strong wind suddenly struck Hu Tianzong, simultaneously a dragon roar straight to the heavens echoed beside his ears, feeling the vast and immense Dragon Power, Hu Tianzong's expression changed several times.
Instantly.
Behind the calm-seeming, tall-standing man before him, there emerged a terrifying figure stretching thousands of fathoms long, boundless divine majesty, as though looming throughout all heaven and earth.
Staring at this figure, Hu Tianzong gaped open-mouthed, finally squeezing out two words:
"True... dragon..."
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