Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1236 - 1090 Dragon Lord

Chapter 1236: Chapter 1090 Dragon Lord

Swoosh!

Fang Xi’s incarnation as the Avatar of the Universe Emperor streaked across the vast seas like a beam of flowing light, moving at an astonishing speed.

"With this speed, I’ll cross the Vast Sea Immortal Domain in no more than a moment," he marveled to himself, feeling incredibly exhilarated as he began to release his Qi from his Inner Cosmos.

Prime Taoist Masters merge with the Taoist Species to Combine Tao and can even leverage the laws of the True Immortal Realm with every movement they make—their might is incredibly astounding.

Above them was the Taoist Master, holding the reins of a Tao, even accompanied by a Tao Resonance!

As the saying goes, "Never forgotten, always echoing."

The more you know about a Taoist Master, the more the Taoist Master naturally learns about you.

This is a formidable ability realized solely through the power of the Tao, showing the Taoist Master’s unique control over it.

"Now, am I still the Time and Space Taoist Master, or should I say... the Cosmic Taoist Master?" Fang Xi pondered in his heart.

The ’Universe’ refers to all direction, and ’Cosmos’ refers to all time!

Hence, the Cosmic Taoist Master is largely the same as the Time and Space Taoist Master!

’However, the overlap of these Tao is somewhat significant. That Time and Space Taoist Master might find his power greatly diminished due to my existence... might he even lose his position as Taoist Master? Now, that’s interesting...’

He entertained some less than kind thoughts in his mind as he neared the exit of the Vast Sea Immortal Domain.

Swoosh-splash!

Suddenly, ahead of him, roaring waves surged, and infinite water curtains rose, forming an immensely vast barrier encompassing countless miles within.

The sky was as clear as water, waves like dragons, soaring high!

"There’s no need for panic, honorable cultivators. This is our Qiu Dragon tribe apprehending a fugitive!"

Water Tribe members could often be seen walking on the waves, with fearsome, odd appearances, wielding tridents, loudly intimidating: "Currently, our Qiu Dragon tribe’s second prince is here. All you human race cultivators, stand still for interrogation. Don’t be foolish and invite trouble..."

Fang Xi initially didn’t bother to pay attention, planning to blow away the Array with a breath and teach these Water Tribe creatures a lesson before leaving.

But, upon hearing the name of the second prince of the Qiu Dragon tribe, he became quite interested and stopped.

After all, the third prince of the Qiu Dragon tribe—Jiao Wuxin—had died by his hand.

Sweeping the area with his Divine Thought, he recognized an acquaintance and couldn’t help but touch his chin, "So, it’s this woman... quite the karmic destiny."

...

Swoot!

At the edge of the Water Curtain Flying Dragon Great Array, amidst the singing of the water dragons, a Five-Color Phoenix was forced out of the Void, transforming into the figure of Feng Huang, gazing ahead at the water curtain replete with the power of the Law, her face couldn’t help revealing a hint of despair.

After having enmity with the Qiu Dragon tribe, she knew she couldn’t stay in the Vast Sea Immortal Domain and had specifically tried to circumvent the Qiu Dragon’s sphere of influence and escape beyond the domain.

However, the realm of immortals was vast; she had fled for many years and still hadn’t left the Vast Sea Immortal Domain’s boundary.

And today, she had been caught up by the masters of the Qiu Dragon tribe.

"Hmph... wretch!" A roar sounded from within the water curtain. A blue Qiu Dragon with a solitary horn and two claws slowly emerged.

Its form materialized, like mist or dew, carrying a sense of nimble and ever-changing spirit.

It was actually a Zhandao Daozi, and the Taoist Species he fused with was not of the water but of mist!

This was fortunate, as it meant escaping the attention of the Five Elements Immortal Palace and holding a sliver of a chance for true successful cultivation, in unrestrained freedom.

Just from this, this Qiu Dragon seemed stronger than the earlier Jiao Wuxin!

Strands of misty water infiltrated the sky full of Phoenix Seal Script. Realizing the situation was unfavorable, Feng Huang had no power to resist. She felt her immortal power stagnate and plummeted from mid-air.

"Haha... That third brother of mine offended a Taoist Master, and his death was well deserved, but as a prince of the Qiu Dragon tribe, the matter must be thoroughly investigated..." The misty Qiu Dragon transformed into a handsome man with a solitary horn and a body covered in blue scales, reaching out his large hands to capture Feng Huang: "That brother of mine might have been inadequate in cultivation, but his taste was quite good... With your looks, you might barely suffice as a concubine for me, the second prince..."

"Hm?"

Suddenly, a trace of blue flickered in the eyes of the second prince of the Qiu Dragon tribe, and his expression drastically changed: "My life’s phoenix essence is lost, a mere shadow of beauty, not fit to be my concubine... Away with you!"

Boom!

The Void swirled with condensed mist, shaping into a hand covered in blue scales, and forcefully struck down.

Swoot!

Feng Huang let out a sorrowful cry, her blood spilling across the sky.

This second prince of the Qiu Dragon tribe possessed a Divine Skill of keen sight, capable of discerning if a female cultivator’s Yin essence was abundant and whether she is enwombed with prized features. At a glance, he saw that Feng Huang was less than perfect, and immediately flew into a rage: "It seems my third brother has already had his fill. Very well, by my father’s command, I will capture you... and take you back for questioning..."

The Qiu Dragon Monarch had once clashed with Fang Xi through a sliver of Divine Thought and knew his opponent to be an Illusory Destruction Taoist Master of no consequence.

The Illusory Destruction Law was as easy as slicing through vegetables against those below a Taoist Master, but among Taoist Masters, it was considered a weakling.

The Qiu Dragon Monarch, upon reflection, felt that through that Divine Thought, this Illusory Destruction Taoist Master was even weaker than most!

Had his true body been present, he would have avoided such embarrassment.

That’s why he ordered the Water Tribe members of the Vast Sea Immortal Domain to gather relevant intelligence.

The Qiu Dragon Monarch wasn’t merely seeking revenge but found it necessary to clarify the circumstances around their unsolicited enmity with a Taoist Master.

And as this Illusory Destruction Taoist Master wasn’t too strong, it gave him the confidence to investigate.

Only by understanding the background could he decide on war or peace.

The second prince of the Qiu Dragon tribe mobilized his subordinates and, after countless years, finally found a trace of Feng Huang.

As the last woman to see the third prince, Feng Huang could not be overlooked. The prince personally came forth to apprehend and interrogate her thoroughly.

Suddenly, from within the sea, a Purple Jade Qiu Dragon emerged.

Its dragon claw was chilling, clutching a phoenix.

"So it’s the eldest brother..."

When the Qiu Dragon second prince saw the eldest prince, a flash of anger couldn’t help but cross his face, "Are you here to steal the credit?"

"Ha ha, second brother, what are you talking about? Clearly, you did not want this demoness... Just as well, I have always been indifferent to cold, so I gladly accepted her."

From the dragon head of the purple Qiu Dragon, a deep and rough voice sounded.

Feng Huang, who was caught by the dragon’s claw, felt utterly humiliated upon hearing this, yet she was completely powerless to resist...

Reflecting on the past, she couldn’t help but shed tears.

Perhaps, had she recognized that burly swordsman as her master, she would not have suffered such a disaster?

At the very least, given his strength, he would certainly not be like herself, having traversed for so many years, still trapped within the Vast Sea Immortal Domain, cornered by both the eldest and the second Qiu Dragon princes.

At this moment, with all hope lost, Feng Huang was ready to use a secret skill to end her life.

This was still the secret skill she had painstakingly cultivated after the last time she was unable to live or die, with no path to the heavens or gate into the earth.

Even those at the level of daozi might not be able to stop it.

Suddenly!

The sound of a sword’s cry echoed through heaven and earth.

There appeared a splendid sword light, like a white rainbow piercing the sun, directly penetrating the water curtain great array, causing the many water dragons to cry in anguish as they were beheaded.

Then, that sword light burst with brilliance, flickering like star marbles, as it aimed a strike at the eldest prince of the purple Qiu Dragons.

Puff!

A fine white line traced over the neck of the eldest prince, and the head of the purple Flood Dragon sorrowfully fell.

Only then did a divine thought emerge frantically, transforming into a purple jade Qiu Dragon—it was the Qiu Dragon Monarch!

"Father, save me!"

The second prince, upon witnessing this scene, immediately cried out loud and brought forth a dragon scale shield, retreating backwards in flight.

In his heart, he was both terrified by the horrific swordmaster who had attacked and slightly pleased.

With both the eldest and the third princes dead, wouldn’t he be the only prince of the Qiu Dragon tribe from now on?

Although ascending the throne might take tens of thousands of years, the benefits he would gain were sure to increase considerably...

A layer of ice crystals appeared, protecting before the dragon scale shield.

Within the ice crystals was, unmistakably, a purple jade Qiu Dragon.

The overwhelming authority of a Taoist Master dispersed, causing Feng Huang to nearly faint.

Ding!

But in the next moment, only the clear sound of a sword’s cry was heard.

The dragon scale shield of the Qiu Dragon second prince was bisected by a white line, evenly splitting in two.

As for the purple jade Qiu Dragon in the ice crystal and its desperate use of various protective great skills and treasures, all were utterly useless.

The white line swept past the body of the Qiu Dragon second prince, completely severing his origin soul!

Splash!

The corpse of a Qiu Dragon floated on the surface of the sea, its blood spreading wide, drawing countless fish and beasts to consume and fight over it...

In the next moment, a cold snort was heard, and those contending for dragon blood were shattered to death!

In the midst of the misty clouds, ice crystals fell like snowflakes.

A purple jade Qiu Dragon raced from afar, emitting a terrifying breath.

"Qiu Dragon Monarch... That Taoist Master is actually not just a divine thought, his true body is also nearby?"

Feng Huang murmured to herself, then turned her gaze towards where the sword light had come from.

There she saw a burly swordsman, striding atop the waves, his presence seemingly on par with that of the Qiu Dragon Monarch, not at all inferior.

"Master..."

Feng Huang unwittingly spoke, recognizing the burly swordsman as her former owner who had tamed her and then discarded her like an old shoe.

But at this moment, she finally had a sudden realization.

How could a regular Immortal possibly be strong enough to slay both great princes of the Qiu Dragon tribe, and stand against the Qiu Dragon Monarch without falling short?

He must be a supreme Taoist Master!

’The person who wanted to take me as a mount was a Taoist Master?’

Feng Huang couldn’t help but admit that she began to feel regret in her heart.

If she had known he was a Taoist Master, she should have agreed right away.

"Hold on... We have already settled our accounts before, you shouldn’t call me master so recklessly..."

Fang Xi immediately retorted.

His incarnation as the Avatar of the Universe Emperor was truly of Taoist Master combat power.

He had stayed his footsteps this time only because he saw Feng Huang in trouble and knew that there was a Taoist Master of the Qiu Dragon tribe lurking nearby.

As for this phoenix from the Lower Realm?

Their ties as master and servant had ended; why bother to continue?

Moreover, why should he continue with someone who had so brazenly insisted?

Fang Xi only cared about what he once had; he had long since let go.

Upon hearing this, Feng Huang couldn’t help but turn pale, her heart filled with sorrow, her Tao heart beginning to waver...