Free Web NovelChapter 1552: Chapter 1552: I Will Wait for Him at Chongxiao River!
"Oh no!"
Feeling the sudden appearance of the water flow tendrils around them, and sensing the immense binding power within those tendrils, Liu Hanyi and the others’ faces turned extremely grim.
Swoosh!
Upon seeing this, Guan Rufeng moved, intending to rush forward to rescue them. However, he knew in his heart that with his strength, it was absolutely impossible to save Liu Hanyi and the others from a Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit.
So, Guan Rufeng’s actions at this moment were nothing more than a futile effort. After all, he had just broken through to the Late Stage of the Floating Life Realm, and was somewhat inferior compared to the three great talents over there.
Bang!
Indeed, just as Guan Rufeng had traveled over a dozen meters, a water flow tendril suddenly struck with lightning speed, knocking him down to the ground. His body crashed hard into the ground and even rolled over several times.
"Pfft!"
Struggling to stabilize himself and get up from the ground, Guan Rufeng couldn’t help but spew a mouthful of fresh blood. He realized that he had already sustained severe injuries from just one strike.
"Old man, if you overestimate yourself again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
Seeing that the human elder hadn’t directly died, the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River seemed disinclined to strike a second time. Hearing a cold shout from him, all the powerful cultivators of Lianyun Mountain dared not move.
However, hearing such a voice coming from a Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit just felt strange. Aren’t these Strange Spirit experts meant to be in an undying confrontation with humans? So why was it like they were showing some mercy?
"Tell Yun Xiao that in three months, I’ll be waiting for him at the Chongxiao River. If he doesn’t come, then prepare to collect the corpses of his companions!"
Just as Guan Rufeng, Qiu Xian, and others were staring at You River in the sky, trying to guess what it was up to, they heard it speak these words.
"So he intends to use Hanyi and others as hostages to force Yun Xiao to show up!"
At this moment, people like Guan Rufeng and the elders of Lianyun Mountain all understood the intention of the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River. Everything it did was targeting Yun Xiao.
Perhaps You River wanted to take control of the situation, having heard of many legends about Yun Xiao and feeling that if it delayed any longer, it might not be a match for the young man.
Speaking of You River and Yun Xiao, they had already interacted twice. Once was in the Xuanyin Cave during its slumber, regaining strength. The other time was on Impermanence Island.
Whether in the Xuanyin Cave or on Impermanence Island, the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River had suffered some losses, albeit small, under Yun Xiao’s special methods.
Especially on Impermanence Island, Yun Xiao, aided by the Power of Twelve Stars, nearly destroyed You River’s Spirit Crystal. If it weren’t for some special methods it possessed, it might have lost its life there.
Therefore, if one were to say who the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River hated most among humans, it wouldn’t be the Meridian Refining Master Association’s President Lu Yanji or the Hall Master of Xuanyin Hall Xue Tianao, but that young human boy barely in his twenties.
After two interactions, You River sensed a great threat from Yun Xiao and had reason to believe that if its Thousand Stars Blood Gathering Array was destroyed and it couldn’t break through to become a Holy Spirit, it would soon be exterminated by the young human.
Thus, after using some methods to inquire about Yun Xiao’s actions over the past year, You River realized there was no time to delay. The speed of that boy’s growth was truly astonishing.
However, after witnessing Yun Xiao’s methods, You River didn’t want to relinquish the initiative to that human boy. It didn’t actively seek Yun Xiao at Ten Thousand Demons Mountain or the headquarters of Spirit Fighting Commerce, but instead came to the Meridian Refining Master Association.
In any case, You River, being a Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit with a Water Attribute, inevitably had weaker combat strength on land. If it fought in large lakes or rivers, it would yield much greater results.
As for the "Chongxiao River" mentioned by You River, it’s a renowned place on the Tenglong Continent because it’s the only barrier leading to the higher Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.
The so-called "Chongxiao" means to soar to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. However, throughout the ages, only those who have reached at least the Heavenly Rank Third Realm have even a sliver of a chance to break through Chongxiao River and ascend to higher planes.
The effects of Chongxiao River are similar to the Boundary Tower that Yun Xiao experienced when coming from the Hidden Dragon Continent. Though it’s not particularly dangerous, many Heavenly Rank experts have failed.
Every strong Meridian Qi cultivator harbors the desire for greater power. Many Heavenly Rank Third Realm cultivators have attempted to break through Chongxiao River, but few have succeeded.
Failing to break through Chongxiao River does not lead to immediate death for the Heavenly Rank cultivator, but they are transported out of its range, returning back to the Tenglong Continent.
It’s worth noting that although Chongxiao River is its name, on the Tenglong Continent, no one has ever seen the other side of Chongxiao River. Perhaps it’s more fitting to call it Chongxiao Sea.
The reason You He chose Chongxiao River as the location is precisely because it is known as a place all people of the Hidden Dragon Continent are aware of, and it is rich in water attributes, which makes it greatly effective for battle.
"Remember, you only have three months. After three months, I will kill one person every day, so don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
After giving the final glance to the cultivators below Lianyun Mountain, You He’s water flow body swiftly moved towards the northern sky.
Three water column tentacles extended from You He’s body, carrying three talented young humans and quickly disappeared into the northern sky, leaving the cultivators associated with Lianyun Mountain stunned for a long time.
In the powerful presence of a Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit, with the President Lu Yanji of the Meridian Refining Master Association absent, there was practically no one who could resist, and the death of only a few outer stewards was considered extremely fortunate.
This outcome, though a blessing amidst misfortune, left all feeling depressed with Liu Hanyi, Mo Qing Ling Wan, and two others abducted, secretly thinking that once again, a major event is about to occur on the Tenglong Continent.
"Elder Qiu Xian, immediately send a message to Lingdao City, ensuring that the details of what transpired are communicated to the President and the Vice Presidents at the fastest possible speed!"
Guan Rufeng, suppressing severe injuries within himself, turned and instructed Elder Qiu Xian by his side, who wasn’t injured, making the latter suddenly tense and finally come back to his senses.
"Yes, Dean!"
Elder Qiu Xian dared not delay, knowing the seriousness of the matter and promptly went to make arrangements, while Guan Rufeng kept his gaze fixed on the northern sky, his face dark as if about to drip water.
"Three months later, on the banks of Chongxiao River, Yun Xiao, can you still create miracles?"
Guan Rufeng murmured softly, seemingly guessing the purpose behind the actions of the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You He; it was an intent to stop Yun Xiao’s growth before he fully matures.
Though Yun Xiao has created numerous miracles, according to the information Guan Rufeng received, Yun Xiao hasn’t yet reached the Heavenly Realm, has he?
The disparity between the Great Rank and the Heavenly Realm, and from the Lingyun Realm to the Heavenly Realm, can this marvelous young talent who created countless miracles, continue this time?
As the faces of many cultivators at Lianyun Mountain turned pale, the news of events here quickly spread to the Spirit Fighting Commerce headquarters in the southwestern Inner Domain of the continent, possibly stirring a significant upheaval soon.
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Inner Domain of the Tenglong Continent, Southwest!
This is Lingdao City, where the headquarters of the Spirit Fighting Commerce is located, but nowadays, there exists no such sect as the Spirit Fighting Commerce, one of the dominions of the Tenglong Continent.
Since the recent union of the Meridian Refining Master Association and Demons Mountain led to the killing of the Spirit Fighting Commerce President Wei Duzheng, this dominating sect in the southwestern Inner Domain of the Tenglong Continent has crumbled into ruins overnight.
Though much time has passed, the details of that battle are still relished by everyone, particularly the scene where Ten Thousand Demons bowed reverently and finally tore Wei Duzheng into pieces.
Amidst these discussions, they will often mention Yun Xiao, yet at this moment, the rough-clad youth is in closed-door training at the Spirit Fighting Commerce headquarters, at an extremely pivotal stage.
Inside the most magnificent hall of the Spirit Fighting Commerce headquarters, a thin figure is sitting cross-legged, surrounded by a faint energy aura, as if contemplating something.
If someone stood behind Yun Xiao, they might notice beneath the back of Yun Xiao’s head, a seemingly imperceptible black line faintly appearing, looking exceptionally mysterious.
Boom!
As this black line suddenly shone brightly, a powerful burst of energy surged from Yun Xiao, projecting across the hall and pulling the heaven and earth energy within and outside the hall as if by some force.
Clearly, Yun Xiao once again approached the brink of a breakthrough, which has happened repeatedly over recent months.
If outsiders were to sense this breakthrough aura, their jaw might just drop in shock, as this is the Lingyun Realm level.
The average cultivator at this level would take years, possibly decades, to break through one Realm, but for this rough-clad lad, it happens as effortlessly as eating and drinking.
How much time has passed since Yun Xiao broke through two realms elsewhere, one month or two months, or perhaps three months? Even if half a year has gone by, this breakthrough speed is extraordinarily astonishing.
Nonetheless, there is no denying that Yun Xiao has indeed reached a special breakthrough edge; should he succeed this time, he would be a genuine peak expert of the Lingyun Realm.
Perhaps Yun Xiao himself hadn’t anticipated this breakthrough to occur so swiftly; ultimately, gratitude must be given to the former Spirit Fighting Commerce President Wei Duzheng, torn into pieces by the Vein Demon.
