Demoness, where are you Fleeing to?
Chapter 327 - 276 Dragon King Emerges_1

Chapter 327: Chapter 276 Dragon King Emerges_1

Luo Yan and Li Xuan had been engaged in a deadlock for about a moment, and she was already feeling overwhelmed.

"No more fighting. It feels like I’m fighting my own shadow; completely pointless! At this rate, we could fight all day and night and still not determine a winner."

The crux of her predicament was that she couldn’t keep up with his speed. Within this 200-foot range, his speed greatly surpassed hers. But more troublesome was his minuscule energy consumption. His Zhenyuan hadn’t shown any signs of depletion.

She calculated that unless she used the Buddhist Dharma Implement, she would stand no chance against him.

Illusion Techniques seemed ineffective too. Li Xuan’s Hao Qi was capable of creating rainbows, and with his ’Tao-protecting Eyes’, regular illusions had no effect on him.

But powerful illusions required meticulous planning, the right timing and location, and even external help to execute.

Li Xuan also stopped, crossed his arms, and smiled. "I wonder if you’re satisfied with this?"

"I guess I have no choice but to stay," Luo Yan reluctantly conceded. She then looked at Li Xuan quizzically. "Your evasion technique is indeed extraordinary. No wonder the Drought Demon couldn’t lay a finger on you. I thought you were strong, but now I realize you are a formidable adversary. With this skill alone, few in this world could subdue you."

She then laughed at herself, "After this fight with you, I dare not steal again. I feel certain you’ll catch me sooner or later."

Li Xuan shook his head in response, "I am well aware of the limitations of this technique."

"Being self-aware is good, but you shouldn’t unduly belittle yourself. How many other techniques are there in this world that can counteract yours?"

Luo Yan scoffed and began to head towards the exit of the temple. "Let’s go. I still have to patrol the streets for you. Over the past two days, the Liudao Division, Inner Jishi Bureau, Nanjing Ministry of Punishments, Ying Tian Government and others have been scouring the city for Jianling remnants. The city is a mess. The Qinhuai River area, in particular, is home to many common folk and everyone is scared. When are you going back to the Liudao Division to end your leave?"

"I don’t know. I need a proper rest."

Li Xuan felt worn to the bone. Although he hadn’t been to the Liudao Division much recently, the series of major events had kept him on high alert. Now that he finally had time to relax, he was utterly drained of energy.

"By the way, Luo Yan, what did you call me just now?"

"Xiaowei!" Luo Yan turned her head, "Didn’t that dog tell you? You’ve been promoted to Xiaowei. It happened just this morning. Apparently, they originally intended to grant you the salary of Zhonglangjiang while retaining your position as Colonel. But in the end, you were made a Xiaowei. From now on, you’re in charge of Mingyou City!"

"Really?" Li Xuan was initially elated, but then his eyebrows raised. "So, what happened to our Xiaowei?"

"Jiang Hanyun has taken over from Sima Tianyuan and assumed the role of General Commander of Xuanque Department. That department is the first one under Zhuque Hall and has over 400 personnel. This is a promotion for her. Almost all the Zhonglangjiang of Mingyou City originated from Xuanque Department. Without making a sound, she has already reached the cultivation of the eighth house level. I estimate that within a year, she can try to break through the Fourth Gate. Then, it will be natural for her to be promoted to Zhonglangjiang."

Changing her tone, Luo Yan continued, "The promotion to Xiaowei is just one of your rewards. This time, in order to cultivate you, they have put in quite a lot. You’ve been awarded 120 merits, a custom-made ’Liudao Fumo Armor’ specified to be of high-grade magical instrument level, and in addition, two Liudao Diyuan Elixirs and a heavenly level Consecration."

She had only recently joined the Liudao Division, yet she already had access to extensive intelligence.

Upon hearing this, Li Xuan was extremely excited, and he couldn’t wait to rush to the Liudao Division to claim his rewards. But when he thought of Mother Liu and possibly Xue Yunrou also waiting at his home, he had to stifle this impulse for now.

However, when he returned home after bidding Luo Yan farewell, he found a distinguished, clean-shaven Taoist, waiting for him in his living room.

"This Taoist from Longhu Mountain, Master Xuanchen, has been here since noon. The housekeeper invited him in and served him tea." Li Dalu followed behind Li Xuan, explaining the situation. "When the housekeeper asked him what he was here for, he refused to say."

Li Xuan knew why he had come. He went directly to the delighted Xuanchenzi and handed him "The Immaculate Scripture," which he had taken from the Little Sumi Ring.

"Xuanchen, I have to go see my mother urgently, so I won’t be able to accompany you. Please help yourself to this scripture."

He hesitated slightly, "As we agreed before, please limit yourself to the second volume. Considering the reputation of this great method, you should be well aware of the consequences, Master Xuanchen. If you only plan to hone your skills with it, then there’s no harm done. But if you intend to practice this method wholeheartedly, I would advise you to think twice!"

Li Xuan thought this Taoist, who was Xue Yunrou’s senior fellow disciple, shouldn’t end up like Dongfang Bubai. He still had to try to save him.

Even if he did go down that path, it should not be through his hands. He thought "The Immaculate Scripture" could be found elsewhere in the world. Let Xuanchen find the rest on his own.

When he reaches the main courtyard where his mother, Mrs. Liu, was staying, a bird with green feathers flew over and gently landed on his shoulder.

This was his Spirit Pet, the Divine Blood Azure Phoenix, which had completely recovered now. Its feathers were bright, and its chirp was crisp and loud.

Next, Li Xuan saw a slender, vivacious, and charming girl standing at the top of the steps outside the courtyard gate, smiling brightly at him.

—If it wasn’t Xue Yunrou, then who could it be?

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Inside a nearly forgotten underground cave in Poyang Lake.

A gigantic black dragon that was dormant suddenly opened its eyes, began to twist its dragon body, and struggled violently.

Its strength was immense, stirring a severe disturbance under the water, and the chains that bound this black dragon, in a moment, were cleanly broken one by one.

Eventually, the black dragon burst out of the water, soared into the air, and roamed among the clouds. It let out a thunderous roar that rattled the vast expanse of clouded sky hundreds of miles away.

At this time, the entire region of Panyang Lake was shrouded in dark clouds with thunder and lightning, and a heavy downpour. The vast surface of the lake, stretching hundreds of miles, astonishingly rose by an entire three feet in less than an hour.

However, about two hours later, this torrential rain stopped. The water surface of the lake quickly receded, with mist swirling above it; a great amount of water inexplicably evaporated, returning to the heavens.

The gigantic black dragon subsequently landed in front of a temple located by the lake.

The temple was built entirely of imperial-style green bricks, with carved beams and painted rafters, amidst wisps of green smoke.

The plaque outside read ’Temple of Immortal Master Shuide’, and the divine token hanging above the idols inside read ’Immortal Master Shuide, Auxiliary of the Founding of the Dynasty and Divine Wind and Water’.

To the left and right were the couplets ’Using the timely rains, not honoring the dawn but pervading all under heaven; Moistening and nourishing in time, fully addressing the masses with a single thought’.

The two lines of words were neatly written, not remarkable in terms of calligraphy, but they were robust and forceful, as if they were etched with iron and drawn with a silver hook. If there were a sophisticated Buddhists or Taoists here carefully looking at them, they would find faint traces of Dragon Qi intertwined with them.

At this time, inside the hall, there were surprisingly more than ten figures, all with peculiar looks and all dressed as county princes of the Jin Dynasty.

This black dragon had transformed into a woman, wearing the attire of a prince, emanating a domineering and imperial demeanor.

As she entered the hall, the dozen or so people all bowed to her in salutation.

"We respectfully welcome the return of the Lord to her divine position, may the lord enjoy immortality and live as long as the heaven!"

The woman not only proudly acknowledged the salute but also unabashedly walked to a chair placed in the center and sat down. Her sitting posture was not upright, she leaned lopsically against the chair and examined the crowd with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Why have all of you come here? Don’t you need to guard your territories? What if something happens?"

"The joyous event of the second sister breaking free is such that we dare not be absent."

The one who answered was Yangzhou Longjun, who was smiling ingratiatingly: "We all understand the temperament of the second sister. Before coming here, we had already arranged for affairs in our territories to ensure that no mistakes will be made."

"I hope so. You have received the incense of the mortals, and thus have the duty to protect the people."

Immortal Master Shuide stared at her younger brother, then her lips curled up with a hint of icy contempt: "Very good, not only has your cultivation not improved in these three hundred years, but the dragon scales on your body have also faded quite a bit. Ao Gun, you are very impressive! Where is my dragon whip?"

Yangzhou Longjun, Ao Gun, was suddenly covered in cold sweat: "Second sister! In these three hundred years, I have added more than eight hundred children to our family."

The corners of Shuide’s mouth twitched as she squinted her eyes: "Just added some scourge that consumes the Qi of heaven and earth, are you pleased? I ask you, how many of them have transformed into dragons?"

"Among them, seventeen have turned into flood dragons." Ao Gun’s voice was almost inaudible.

At this time, the several dragon lords present were all silent.

Immortal Master Shuide sneered: "I asked you about dragons! Are you going to tell me that in three hundred years, none of your numerous children have become dragons?"

"This, this——"

Ao Gun saw that the gaze of the second sister was getting colder and colder, he handed over a thin book from his arms in haste.

"Second Sister, I admittedly have been negligent in these years, and I will accept any punishment you assign later. But I have a life story of someone here to present, please have a detailed look, Second Sister."

"What is it?" Immortal Master Shuide took the book with confusion, glanced at it casually, and then was taken aback: "Li Xuan?"

The text on it was all about Li Xuan’s life, interpersonal relationships, and recent experiences.

Immortal Master Shuide was hit with a mix of laughter and tears. She just wanted to return a favor, what exactly was Ao Gun thinking?

She was about to chide him, but then her expression shifted and she began to read closely.

A moment later, her eyes began to sparkle with curiosity and admiration: "Unexpectedly, this child is indeed a valiant hero."