novelapdf Chapter 553 The Hidden Agent
Chapter 553 The Hidden Agent
Tianjiaomen.
Sword Immortal Su Yuan's eyes reddened, and she knelt down, saying, "Greetings... to 'Azure Spirit Brocade Universal Salvation Sovereign'!"
Inside the Ancestral Hall, plants and trees grew wildly, transforming into the image of a True Lord, decorated with jade grass and lingzhi, exuding an ethereal aura... but the face was completely blank.
Although he had also forgotten the previous battle of the Golden Core stage, only vaguely remembering that a powerful figure had intervened to obstruct his path, the final outcome of his master's cultivation was clear and unambiguous.
Congratulations, congratulations...
The surrounding void flickered, and one after another, True Immortals of the Purple Mansion descended, some even offering generous gifts in hopes of forging a good relationship.
"Now, the Heavenly Horn Gate is starting to tremble..."
Fang Daoling landed on the rocks beside the island and couldn't help but sigh.
The Heavenly Horn Sect was once at most a Purple Mansion force, drifting with the tide and becoming a pawn in the hands of various True Lords.
Later, by sheer luck, a True Lord named [Jiaomu] emerged, but then they encountered a great calamity, at one point even facing the extermination of their entire family.
Fortunately, things turned around and Guangmu Zhenjun finally returned, and now he has even cultivated a second [Jiaomu] Zhenjun!
This ensures that the lineage is passed down in an orderly manner, guaranteeing the continuity of the tradition in the future.
To outsiders, it was even more illustrious than the Fang family of Qingli today!
"As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement..."
"One day, my Qingli Fang family will also reach that level!"
Fang Daoling was suddenly filled with pride and arrived at Tianjiao Gate as well: "Ancient Shu, Qingli Fang Family... to congratulate 'Qingling Jincheng Puji Yuanjun'!"
"It is an immense honor for our humble sect to have the Venerable Master personally visit us!"
As a great master of the [Ji Shui] realm, Master Su Yuan hurriedly came out to greet him personally, before the two Purple Mansion Masters could even exchange a few pleasantries.
suddenly!
Tick tock!
A layer of emerald green suddenly enveloped the entire Tianjiao Gate.
Both Fang Daoling, who offered his congratulations, and Su Yuan Zhenren seemed to have turned into statues.
Their movements, their expressions... even the breeze in the sky seemed to freeze in that instant.
"Senior Brother Su Yuan... I thank you!"
A verdant figure appeared, its graceful form enveloped in a vibrant emerald light, teeming with life within, seemingly blending with the azure sky, and transforming into countless plants and flowers...
The figure bowed slightly, but only performed a half-bow.
"Enough... A Golden Core cultivator is a true ruler, incomparably noble. If you continue to bow, you will be diminishing his life and fortune..."
Another aged voice rang out.
The emerald green figure then departed, seemingly bringing to an end the last thread of cause and effect in the human world.
"Why did that person help me just now?"
A questioning voice rang out from "Qingling Jincheng Puji Yuanjun": "Who... exactly is he?"
"It seems to be... a True Lord of the Taiyin Dao, but definitely not the 'Primordial Lord of the Toad Palace's Embryo Formation.' It is indeed quite strange... However, Taiyin is good at keeping secrets. If he does not want outsiders to know, then no one can know..."
The aged voice continued: "But this time, we both incur karmic debts, and you incur even more debts for your own enlightenment... You will have to repay them eventually, and it may not be a good thing."
The two voices gradually faded into the distance...
Then a gentle breeze blew, and Tianjiao Island returned to its bustling and lively state, as if the previous pause was nothing more than a dream.
"Haha, I'm presenting you with a 'Heavenly Crystal' as a congratulatory gift..."
Fang Daoling was completely unaware that he was almost face to face with a True Lord. At this moment, he took out a congratulatory gift, his face full of sincere smiles: "Our Fang family has a long history with your family, and this friendship should be rekindled..."
……
deep sea.
The sea is surging and rolling, and beneath the calm surface, it seems as if some enormous creature is lurking.
Splash!
Finally, a thousand-foot-long dragon broke through the water's surface and appeared between heaven and earth, letting out a long, drawn-out roar.
Thousands of fish leap out of the sea, converging into torrents, as if paying homage to a monarch.
The dragon's tail was broken off, and specks of crimson blood seeped into the sea, making it look particularly tragic.
The blood was crimson and as thick as lead and mercury. As soon as it hit the sea, a strange fragrance rose up.
Snap! Snap!
Countless fish frantically bit and pleaded to infiltrate the core circle and devour the wisps of dragon blood.
Some fish, after swallowing a drop of dragon blood, suddenly swell in size, turn completely red, and become somewhat transparent, before exploding open and their flesh and blood are devoured by even more bloodthirsty sharks.
Some fish survived this terrifying spread, their bodies emanating wisps of demonic energy... Clearly, with the help of this trace of dragon blood, the carp leaped over the dragon gate and instantly became demons.
In the distance, more demons appeared, and a colossal creature awakened from the seabed, carrying the aura of the Purple Mansion Demon King.
It was a huge monster with the body of a fish and the head of a bull, its size resembling a small mountain. At this moment, its eyes were chaotic, as if it too had been lured here by the dragon's blood.
"Finally, one has been attracted, but unfortunately it's not from the [Shenshui], but from the [Zhenshui]. Oh well... let's just have a few bites for now."
The azure dragon opened its blood-red maw, and the Purple Mansion Demon King's figure vanished instantly.
The black wind passed, leaving behind only a massive, stark white skeleton, resembling an island, with wisps of blood still clinging to its crevices, suspended above the sea...
After devouring a Purple Mansion Demon King, the Azure Flood Dragon's injuries finally healed considerably, and the wounds stopped bleeding.
It traversed the void and arrived at the depths of the ocean, where it saw magnificent palaces that seemed to be made entirely of crystal, decorated with enormous luminous pearls and glowing, multicolored corals.
Several groups of shrimp-crab demons at the Foundation Establishment stage immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing the dragon: "Greetings, Lord 'Yuanlong Envoy'..."
A flash of light.
The thousand-foot-long dragon's body vanished, replaced by a tall, sullen-looking middle-aged cultivator dressed in a long blue robe, his body shrouded in water vapor, who entered the dragon palace straight in.
Along the way, there were many women with graceful figures, wearing thin veils and with pearls embedded in their foreheads. Most of them were women of the Bei clan. When they saw Yuanlong Envoy from afar, they immediately made way for him respectfully.
Even among the dragon's sons and grandsons, unless they are among the most favored by the Dragon King, their status in the Dragon Palace is far inferior to that of the Yuanlong Envoy.
With a cold glint in his eyes, Yuanlong arrived deep within the Flood Dragon Palace and saw a massive crack.
It resembled a deep-sea canyon stretching over 100,000 miles.
The sea was dark, with countless silt and sand swirling around it.
In the hazy distance, one can see an incredibly massive dragon body, each scale resembling a giant mountain in the deep sea, with inexplicable patterns converging on it, bringing a terrifying sense of the impact of a colossal creature.
At this moment, the indescribably gigantic object remained motionless, as if it were asleep.
Upon witnessing this scene, Yuanlong Shi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and stepped into the abyss...
No one noticed that a strange glint seemed to flash deep in his eyes.
……
Outside the Dragon Palace.
Fang Qing silently gazed ahead.
"This is the Dragon Palace? It seems to be located in the mortal world... but it is actually a grotto-heaven..."
"However, this time a nail has already been driven in... that 'Tianxi Lingyuan Dragon Lord' also doesn't seem to be in very good condition..."
Previously, when "Qingling Jincheng Puji Yuanjun" made her move, the True Lord's attack failed to destroy the Yuanlong Envoy, which was naturally because Fang Qing secretly helped.
The reason he acted secretly was because he had tampered with Yuan Longshi's body!
"【Heart Moon】's 'Dissolving Emotions' and 'Nourishing Heart' are powerful divine abilities that are no less than 【Star Sun】's 'Radiant Spirit'. More importantly... Taiyin is adept at concealment! In terms of being silent and stealthy, it is even more concealed than 【Star Sun】..."
"That Yuanlong Envoy has already fallen victim to my divine power, and now he can be used as a nail... driven into the Dragon Palace."
"Now that we've confirmed the Dragon Lord's condition, there's plenty of time; we can proceed cautiously..."
He gazed at the Dragon Palace for a moment, then vanished without a trace.
The successful quest for gold by "Qingling Jincheng Puji Yuanjun" signifies that the world of Fuqi Dao is about to undergo a new round of changes, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future!
High in the sky.
Fang Qing looked down at the sea, his eyes sparkling:
"Although the 'Qingling Jincheng Puji Yuanjun' succeeded in obtaining gold, she lost that ancient [Jiaomu] gold element... It will be difficult to restore order and allow [Jiaomu] to regain its rightful place as the element of wood in the future."
In this respect, although the Bodhisattva Akasagarbha's intervention resulted in the loss of one of his emanations and worsened his condition, it was by no means ineffective.
In comparison, the "Tianxi Lingyuan Dragon Lord" is the biggest loser this time.
"Now that we have the [Ji Water] in hand, the [Shen Water] is within reach... If we replace one of the Water Virtue Metal positions with the Taiyin Metal position, only one Metal position remains. The path of the Water Virtue [Yearly Ruler] will then be almost complete..."
He stroked his chin, lost in thought: "Compared to [Wall Water], [Chariot Water] is undoubtedly more worthy of planning... Of course, as the proper position of the Water element, [Chariot Water] may not be without its pitfalls..."
After all, the Taiyin (Moon) is close to water, making it an ideal location for burying mines.
"【Zhen Shui】...I've already made my move, it's Zeng Qingshui...but the Canghai Sect wants to produce a 【Zhen Shui】 to seek the Golden Seed, who knows when that will be..."
Fang Qing sighed softly and suddenly looked towards the Dragon Palace.
In comparison, the "Tianxi Lingyuan Dragon Lord" is naturally more worth looking forward to.
He simply couldn't believe that the other party had absolutely no interest in the [Zhen Shui] metal position!
After all, the path this Dragon Lord took was actually somewhat similar to what Fang Qing had envisioned.
They all possess a Void Proof Gold Position, used to replace the most difficult Water Virtue Gold Position.
Having learned from the lesson of the 'Mysterious and Subtle True Lord' becoming the Yuan Lord, the 'Heavenly Sun Spirit Abyss Dragon Lord' would certainly not want to offend the taboo of the Great Sun [Yearly Ruler] by plotting against the [Wall Water], so the [Zhen Water] is the only choice.
Fang Qing even wanted to lend this Dragon Lord a hand so that he could obtain the [Zhen Water]!
Even if it's a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, a newly promoted Dragon Lord is still easier than plotting against a former [Yearly Official]...
"If we can gather the Three Waters and One Yin... then we will have reached the Perfected Golden Core stage, and a stable Perfected Golden Core stage at that, one that won't self-destruct at the slightest provocation..."
"At that time, I will have to face the strongest Golden Core cultivators in this realm..."
Fang Qing let out a long breath, his eyes shining brightly...