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Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Gui Water True Evil
[Harvested a Qi Refining Early Stage Thunder Horn Python, rewarded with a First Rank exquisite Forest Prison Array Plate!]
[Harvested a Qi Refining Early Stage Thunder Horn Python, rewarded with a First Rank exquisite Main Forest Prison Array Flag!]
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At Purple Thunder Mountain, beneath the Thunder Peach Tree, streaks of lightning exploded, emitting thunder in all directions, imposing and powerful.
Numerous Thunder Horn Pythons, each about a zhang long, were coiled among the branches, basking comfortably in the light of lightning, enjoying their master’s caresses.
Li Quanqing, draped in the Snow Dust Heavenly Robe, was brazenly exposed to the heavenly thunder, his skin tingling pleasantly from the strikes.
In the past, he had to rely on the defense of the Green Jade Armor to emerge unscathed from these heavenly thunders.
But now, with the strength of his flesh alone, he was more than capable of withstanding the majestic power of thunder.
Upon closer inspection, one could see a faintly visible black and red flow of energy emerging from the pores of his skin, forming a layer of defense akin to dragon scales.
The lightning that struck the surface of this ominous energy was nearly diminished by several times its power, displaying astonishing defensive capabilities.
"Having raised these little snakes for so long, they’ve finally transformed into demons today!"
Li Quanqing stroked the Thunder Horn Python Queen’s triangular-shaped head, resembling a branding iron, and couldn’t help but emit a sound of contentment like a proud father.
He grasped all the Light Groups in his hand and after stepping out of the range of the mountain top’s lightning, crushed them all.
Within the flickering lights, a complete set of exquisite arrays appeared, capable of trapping enemies and condensing the Forest Prison Thunder Seal to bombard foes.
"Another set of personal arrays, a Array Plate, six Array Flags; thankfully, the Copper Bean Puppets are still sufficient."
Li Quanqing carefully stored away the Thunder Prison Array and went to the beach to take out the White Bone Bottle, where the black and red Dragon Snake True Evil had been reduced to a thin layer.
"Refine completely!"
Li Quanqing opened his mouth and inhaled, the ominous energy disappeared without a trace, instantly refined.
Chant!!
His body resounded with the harmony of bones, flesh, and skin, emitting a roar like the cry of a dragon, which reverberated through the air and lingered on and on.
A layer of black and red Dragon Evil Scale Armor fully materialized, covering every inch of his body as if it was a majestic and extraordinary armor.
Li Quanqing, simply seated there, radiated an indescribable sense of power, the air itself twisting as though imbued with the divine strength of the Dragon Python.
"With my present body, can I fight against a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"
The young man exhaled a breath of stale air, his breathing resounding like the roar of dragons and tigers, echoing across the beach, unceasing in the ears.
"The Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object promised by the clan must also be obtained!"
Li Quanqing silently pondered, an extra Spiritual Object would mean an additional ten percent chance of success, not to mention his Mana was not yet perfectly refined.
A few days later, it would be Li Kun’s Foundation Establishment Ceremony, a good opportunity to return to Qingyu Island.
He stood up, retracted the dragon scale-like energy from his skin, walked on the waves, and slowly sought to forage in the water.
Before long, he finally found his target.
[Harvested a Qi Refining Middle Stage Green Jade Carp, rewarded with a large Spiritual Energy Group!]
Li Quanqing did not crush it on the spot but placed it into the Storage Bag, which already held three or four Light Groups.
The third batch of Green Jade Carps has already started their successive breakthroughs to the Qi Refining Middle Stage.
He planned to save all the large Spiritual Energy Groups for use in one go when attacking the bottleneck of Foundation Establishment.
Li Quanqing thoroughly searched the fish pond and, confident that no fish had escaped the net, returned to the dam to continue cultivating.
To breakthrough Foundation Establishment sooner, he even began to take the initiative in cultivation, contrary to his usual nature.
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Several days later, the Foundation Establishment Ceremony.
Li Quanqing followed the crowd into the depths of the Artifact Hall’s Cave Mansion, bringing his gift to celebrate.
The ceremony was held with grandeur, in line with Third Elder’s extravagant character - all the major families sent cultivators to congratulate, even the Shuihua Sword Sect sent a Foundation Establishment Elder.
Li Quanqing sat at the Elder’s table, though low-key in his actions, still attracted plenty of gazes and attention.
After the clan’s significant reorganization, he could be considered one of the most influential figures, especially at such a young age.
Everyone believed he was destined for Foundation Establishment.
After the feast, Li Quanqing met with Li Kun alone on a cliff deep within the Cave Mansion.
"Eh, Elder is still keeping this Golden Pattern Green Jade Carp?"
Li Quanqing seated at the edge of the cliff, looked down below.
He saw a natural bay formed by densely packed reefs, where a Green Jade Carp, languid as if playing dead, lay there, drifting with the waves.
It was none other than Ao Qing’s biological father, the one known for "Fish Life Slacking."
Seeing the youth mention this, Li Kunli immediately spoke with annoyance: "You brat still have the gall to talk, selling me such a lousy fish; after such a long time, it has only just broken through to the Qi Refining Fourth Level not long ago. All it does every day is eat and sleep!"
Hearing these words, Li Quanqing’s face couldn’t help but show a trace of embarrassment.
Li Kunli slightly returned to a serious expression, sizing up the youth a few times: "How do I feel that your physique seems stronger than mine when I was cultivating Qi Refinement? Is it for that Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object promised by the family?"
Li Quanqing nodded, not denying it, coming here specially for this reason.
"It’s a pity that I wasn’t able to secure a Foundation Establishment Pill for you."
"However, the Outer Sea Beast Tide may erupt at any moment now, and that group from the Demon Clan has set their sights on the treasures within the ruins of the Whale Emperor Sect. Come with me."
The two, one after the other, arrived at the central family forbidden grounds of Qingyu Island, passed through a large expanse of green mountain graves, and reached the Ten Thousand Fish Pond, deep blue like the sea.
Li Quanqing had been here before, obtaining a Fish Mirror.
On the familiar central Stone Island, Clan Leader Li Zongyao still sat cross-legged there, cultivating with an ancient copper mirror.
"Clan Leader, Elder Quanqing has enough Contribution Points and has come to claim that Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object."
Although he had a falling out with the line of the Grand Elder, Li Kunli still maintained his respect towards the elder.
Li Zongyao had lived for more than two hundred years, overseeing the growth of all the elders of the Kun generation.
Even Li Kunli, during his younger years, had received favors a few times, with the incense of the family’s bloodline still present.
Li Zongyao opened his aged eyes, looking towards Li Quanqing, his eyes unavoidably flashing a touch of tenderness.
"Good child, come here."
The old man waved him over, looking like a benevolent elder on the brink of passing: "Your cultivation speed is too fast, faster than those with top-grade spiritual roots; perhaps you bear some special kind of spiritual body, it’s something you can pay attention to in the future."
"This contains the insights and experiences left by all the previous Foundation Establishment cultivators of our clan during their breakthrough; you can take it and study it on your own."
Li Zongyao motioned the youth to place his hand on the copper mirror: "Before you refine the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, I will first teach you the Foundation Establishment Chapter of the Azure Sea Tide Generation Skill."
Li Quanqing followed the instructions, pressing his palm against the surface of the Fish Mirror. The bronze rust was coarse, a bit abrasive to the touch, and a strand of soul power probed into it.
Whoosh!
The next moment, the copper mirror buzzed, patterns spreading out, the azure light piercing through the rust, unexpectedly appearing all the more gentle.
The surrounding pool water whooshed, rising upwards in streams and waterfalls, twining around the youth’s skin, with the azure spiritual liquid permeating into his flesh and bones.
Slowly transforming his meridians and physique, making it more suited for practicing the Azure Sea Tide Generation Skill.
"His physique is indeed very suitable for this technique."
Li Zongyao couldn’t help but nod repeatedly, yet inwardly he sighed slightly.
Such a fine specimen of Water Spirit Root seedling, yet not a blood descendant of his own, was truly a pity.
It’s known that the Li Family has a clan rule; only those with Water Spirit Roots and who practice the Azure Sea Tide Generation Skill are eligible to assume the position of Clan Leader.
That’s why the old man sent his great-grandson Li Quangeng to the Sword Sect to practice swordsmanship.
"If he can successfully break through Foundation Establishment, perhaps it’s time to change the master of the Green Tide Pearl."
The Clan Leader spoke in a low voice, the words light yet striking like a thunderclap.
Li Yumiao’s Foundation Establishment failure meant that he already took back the Green Tide Pearl, which was still being refined by the Clan Leader himself.
Li Kunli opened his mouth, ready to say something, but the Clan Leader had already floated off to fetch the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Quanqing finally slowly woke up.
A droplet formed by the convergence of runes flew out, imprinting on his forehead with a vaguely shaped water wave rune like the upper half of the "川" character, then disappeared without a trace.
"Heavenly One..."
He caressed the corroded treasure mirror, his gaze becoming slightly blank, uttering a name never heard before.
This was a message automatically transmitted to him by the treasure mirror after Li Quanqing received the complete Foundation Establishment Chapter of the Azure Sea Tide Generation Skill, seemingly a message from a vague and confused artifact spirit.
"You’re mistaken, Elder Quanqing; this is our Li Family’s Fish Mirror."
Li Zongyao stood nearby, his appearance aged and frail, but his eyes were not muddled. He spoke, correcting him.
Although Li Quanqing didn’t understand, he still nodded silently, not refuting, and memorized the two words in his heart.
The old man took out a blue-colored stone box, and before even opening it, one could already hear the sound of rolling waves.
"Take it, Gui Water True Evil, it now belongs to you."
Was it actually this kind of Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object?
Li Quanqing’s eyebrows raised slightly, this kind of evil aura, similar to the Yimu True Evil, belonged to one of the types of the Five Elements Spiritual Objects.
After refinement, it could strengthen the Dantian and assist in condensing liquid mana, complementing the Dragon Snake True Evil well.
"Thank you, Clan Leader."
The youth sincerely spoke, carefully holding the box in his hands.
