Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1222 - 17: The Drought Descends Upon Dinghu (Part 2)
When the Sect Leader is mentioned, the Sect Leader appears.
Just as Gongsun Ce finished speaking, a portal slowly rose from the ground in the center of the grand hall, exuding pure spiritual energy. Tianxuan and Primordial Lord Rain Master walked out from within, neither hurried nor slow.
After the destruction of the Upper Pure Sect, the two of them personally moved all the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands of the Upper Pure Sect here. They often went into seclusion in the Upper Pure Cave Heaven, attending to the adjustment of this Cave Heaven.
Judging by the way they casually opened the Cave Heaven portal, the Upper Pure Cave Heaven seemed to be completely under Tianxuan’s control.
Tianji, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Gongsun Ce simultaneously saluted Tianxuan, saying, "Greetings, Sect Leader."
"There’s no need for formalities."
Tianxuan said kindly, walking with the Master of Rain to the end of the grand hall, then turning to face the crowd, she said, "I have summoned you all here today to inform you of something. I believe everyone knows that Emperor Jiang and the Daoist Lord have joined forces to transform the pure and impure energies, and now the Divine Capital and a thousand miles around it have been transformed into a realm of spiritual mechanisms, reminiscent of the flourishing times before the End of Dharma. By the beginning of spring next year at the latest, Dinghu will also experience the revival of spiritual mechanisms."
"That is indeed the case," Gongsun Ce congratulated with a smile, "The Sect Leader has taught well, producing such an outstanding disciple."
"You flatter me, Grandmaster,"
Tianxuan responded with a smile, then continued, "To support the Emperor, I intend to open the Upper Pure Cave Heaven, allowing internal and external conduits to connect, turning the Sect into another blessed land. What do you all think?"
The Upper Pure Cave Heaven, as the foundation of the Upper Pure Sect, has a vast space inside, spanning three thousand miles and containing a vast amount of spiritual mechanism.
If this spiritual mechanism flowed outward, it would not only help Jiang Li quickly transform the pure and impure energies, but could even elevate Dinghu directly to become a Cave Heaven Blessed Land in reality.
After all, the entire Dinghu is only eight hundred miles, while the Upper Pure Cave Heaven is three thousand miles around.
Otherwise, even if Dinghu were transformed, it would be no different from other regions. The spiritual mechanism elsewhere would be the same as in Dinghu.
However, upgrading to a Cave Heaven Blessed Land is the best scenario. Should any error occur, or if overconsumption happens, the hard-won Upper Pure Cave Heaven would be ruined.
Once the interior and exterior are connected, not only could the spiritual mechanism leak, but the Five Vile Qi could also surge in. If the transformation of pure and impure energies is untimely, even the spiritual mechanism might turn into Dirt Evil, and Dinghu’s transformation would have yet to succeed.
Nevertheless, one thing can be certain: this move would greatly assist Jiang Li in transforming the pure and impure energies.
Even if the Upper Pure Cave Heaven is ultimately wasted, it could accelerate Jiang Li’s transformation of the eight hundred miles region of Dinghu, ensuring the revival of spiritual mechanisms.
’The Sect Leader seems somewhat distant from Emperor Jiang, but in reality, she favors her disciple,’ Elder Yuheng thought secretly.
And Elder Kaiyang immediately raised his hand, saying, "I agree."
No matter what, he would agree with whatever this family’s ideas were.
Not to mention, Elder Kaiyang now sees only Emperor Jiang as the sun. Just to avoid mining, he has no other choice.
Elder Tianji thought for a moment and said, "If the Emperor wishes to transform the pure and impure energies, it’s best to receive the aid of a Cave Heaven Blessed Land. If we open the Cave Heaven, setting an example, other parties should follow. I also agree with this move."
"But this could potentially hinder the advancement of Heavenly Origin Cave Heaven."
Elder Tianji looked at Gongsun Ce.
This Grandmaster is the first beneficiary from the Upper Pure Cave Heaven being made part of the Dinghu Sect. If the Upper Pure Cave Heaven is wasted, he might have to continue letting his main body sleep, acting through divine thought again.
"Why are you looking at me?"
Gongsun Ce said with feigned anger, "I am not so shortsighted. If Dinghu turns into a Cave Heaven Blessed Land, my progress will only improve. Furthermore, the Upper Pure Sect was personally defeated by the Emperor, using the Upper Pure Cave Heaven for the Emperor is only right."
This elder from the Gongsun family is quite bold and speaks well, expressing his opinion while showing his respect for Emperor Jiang.
Though ranking as Jiang Li’s grandmaster, Gongsun Ce knows how to recognize the situation clearly.
For practitioners, the priority is on those who attain greater achievements and respect is given to those who are stronger.
No matter how high his rank is, it is impossible for him to oppose a third-grade supreme individual.
Thus, the decision concerning the Sect was settled in this manner.
"Good."
Tianxuan nodded, then said, "Opening the Cave Heaven is our primary task. The second is about those demonic people masquerading as the Grand Ancestor. Since they dared to disturb the grand ceremony, they certainly will not stop there. Everyone must guard against unscrupulous individuals stirring up trouble. I do not wish for the Sect to encounter another calamity after the Heavenly Monarch’s disaster."
"Understood," everyone responded.
After discussing some trivial matters, Tianxuan was about to adjourn this meeting, however—
Primordial Lord Rain Master suddenly focused her eyes, her golden pupils elongated into vertical slits.
"Aow—"
A Dragon Shadow suddenly appeared, charging out of the Tianshu Palace with lightning speed, at the same time, Flame descended upon Dinghu, threatening to reverse the bitter cold of midwinter.
"Drought Demon!" Tianxuan exclaimed sternly, also moving out of the hall.
With the arrival of the Drought Demon, Rain Master, who had absorbed the Yinglong Dao Fruit, sensed it immediately and arrived at the scene almost instantaneously.
—Heaven and Earth Furnace!
In the center of the missing half of the mountain, a gigantic Stone Sword stood like a peak, its sword tip plunged into the earth’s fiery magma below.
The flames flickered, and a green figure appeared on the mountain wall, extending a hand as if to touch the giant sword peak from afar.
"Aow—"
Dragon Roar suddenly appeared, approaching in mere moments, pale white fingers directly clasping a fair wrist.
Rain Master arrived at the last moment and intercepted the manifested Drought Demon, but subsequently, flame light erupted, with the Drought Demon’s other hand emerging from below the right arm, its searing Flame Qi bursting forth uncontrollably.
"Boom!"
Wind and thunder appeared abruptly, colliding with the Flame Qi instantly; Rain Master tightly grasped the Drought Demon’s wrist, using wind and thunder to oppose the Flame Qi, while countless Sword Silks from all directions attacked simultaneously.
Amidst roaring flames, wind, and thunder, the heated clash left a mist of drenched Sword Silks in its wake.
In the fierce collision, after the two exchanged a move, Dragon Roar reappeared, Yinglong manifested, yet abruptly flew back several dozen feet.
"Aow—" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
The Dragon Roar carried a trace of pain as a winged dragon spiraled in mid-air, its massive body coiled above the Stone Sword, eyes gleaming with golden light, locked firmly onto its enemy.
Within its gaze, a mix of caution and fierce determination was present.
In that brief skirmish, Yinglong’s right claw, transformed from Rain Master, was already charred black, emitting light black smoke with even scales on the arm showing signs of scorched cracks.
Theoretically, Yinglong and Drought Demon were mutually compatible yet opposed, even in terms of strength, Yinglong was superior.
However, at this moment, facing the Drought Demon, Rain Master was wounded in an instant.
Meanwhile, Drought Demon lightly flicked her hand, flame light circulated her wrist, burning away alien energy, her flaming light scorching radiantly, she said faintly: "The fusion of the Yinglong Dao Fruit is quite good, which pleases this palace greatly, but the way you fused the Dao Fruit, I dislike."
Since her elevation, although Rain Master participated in numerous fierce battles, it took her by surprise how quickly the Yinglong Dao Fruit fused.
Her Dao Fruit development, feared to be lent significant strength from an unnamed Emperor Jiang.
"Today, this palace shall teach you young ones a lesson on behalf of the Yellow Emperor."
Words settled, flame arose, instantaneously transforming into an endless scourge of Flame Light, the Red Earth Move appeared immediately.
Drought God Palm!
Unimaginably fierce, relentlessly wild, as if an Ancient Demon God descended, turning the world into a hell of blazing flames.
Yinglong’s eyes saw only an exceedingly scorching shade of crimson.
"Water·Tidal Wave."
Amidst the threat of such a Red Earth Move, Yinglong roared without hesitation, unleashing her full power, Innate Qi merging with dragon form, combined with the divine power of the Heavenly Phenomenon God, evolving into a raging tidal wave like Tianhe hanging upside down.
"Boom!"
Water and fire clashed vigorously, rippling up and down, yet against those all-consuming flames, even Innate Qi proved ineffective.
Only resisting for a brief moment, overwhelming steam burst forth, accompanied by extreme heat rolling turbulently.
