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Chapter 148: Azure Dragon Remains! A Treasure for Advancing to Martial Saint!
Chapter 148: Azure Dragon Remains! A Treasure for Advancing to Martial Saint!
At the edge of the Moxu Demon Cavern.
An enormous serpentine body lay across the mountains.
Crimson blood gushed forth like a flood from a breached dam, endlessly pouring out from the severed wound.
But in the blink of an eye, a river of blood formed between the mountains.
Qin Zheng's mind was focused inward, and his brows furrowed slightly.
He was still short of accumulating 3,000 jin of merit.
Zhao Li, who was standing at a distance, watched this scene with his mouth agape, his face filled with shock.
Azure Serpent Lord!
This Azure Serpent Lord, one of the top five Saint Envoys under the Great Sage of the Moxu Demon Cavern, was killed by this young man before him?
Just like that?
For a moment, he doubted whether the Azure Serpent Lord he fought and the one killed by Qin Zheng were the same Demon Lord!
Or perhaps, something unexpected had happened to this Azure Serpent Lord.
Even when he fought with all his might, he could only force the opponent to retreat and was far from being able to kill him.
But from the moment Qin Zheng took action to the moment he killed the Serpent Lord, it probably took no more than a few breaths.
Thinking of this, he also realized that his doubts were completely unfounded.
The shock in his heart surged even more.
He had originally thought that the Dragon Sovereign of the Cangyuan River was exhausted after fighting Wei Wujie and was then taken advantage of and killed by Qin Zheng.
But from the current situation, it seemed that the Dragon Sovereign of the Cangyuan River was indeed killed in a one-on-one battle by Qin Zheng!
No wonder Wei Wujie gave the opportunity he had painstakingly earned over decades to Qin Zheng.
Such talent was truly terrifying!
To be able to kill a Demon Sage at the peak of the Great Grandmaster Realm upon entering the Great Grandmaster Realm proved his combat power had reached this level, showcasing his extraordinary talent!
But to kill in a one-on-one battle!
Such talent seemed even more outrageous!
However, he was, after all, from the Imperial Martial Academy in the Imperial Capital, and had seen too many geniuses and several of the eighteen National Guardian Saints.
So Zhao Li quickly calmed the surging emotions in his heart.
Moreover, there was something more important to deal with at the moment!
His face turned solemn, and he immediately displayed his lightness skill, turning into a gust of wind and arriving beside Qin Zheng.
"Let's go. Killing a Saint Envoy is enough to deter the Moxu Demon Cavern."
"If we delay any longer, the Great Sage of the Moxu Demon Cavern might take action, and that wouldn't be good."
Zhao Li spoke quickly.
He needed to return as soon as possible to inform Wei Wujie of the information he had obtained and then hurry back to the Imperial Capital to convey this message.
The Moxu Demon Cavern and the other Demon Caverns were actually coveting Qingzhou!
And the Quanyang Gao Clan was secretly collaborating with the Demons!
This was a major event that could stir up a huge wave in the entire Great Jin Dynasty!
Qin Zheng turned his head and saw the look of anxiety on Zhao Li's face, almost overflowing. After a moment of silence, he nodded.
Even after killing the Azure Serpent Lord, he was still a bit short of accumulating 3,000 jin of merit.
He had originally wanted to take this opportunity to sweep the nearby Demons and accumulate enough merit before leaving.
But seeing Zhao Li's expression, it seemed there was an urgent matter that required him to return quickly.
So, after cleanly extracting the Serpent Lord's Demon Core, Qin Zheng turned around and used his lightness skill to leave the place with Zhao Li.
Along the way, the two of them were somewhat silent.
Qin Zheng didn't ask much, although he guessed that Zhao Li's anxiety was related to the arrival of someone from the Gao Clan.
"Did you kill Gao Wu Ying?"
Finally, Zhao Li couldn't hold back and asked Qin Zheng.
"Mhm."
Qin Zheng nodded, and his eyes flashed with understanding, knowing that the other party would likely provide him with more information.
Indeed!
Soon, they heard Zhao Li sigh softly and continue, "After returning, you should quickly head to the Imperial Capital."
"Qingzhou might undergo a change very soon!"
Qin Zheng's brows furrowed slightly.
And Zhao Li's voice quickly followed.
"Qingzhou was once the land of Demons, taken from a Great Sage by our Great Jin's Founding Ancestor."
"This Great Sage was called the Azure Dragon Great Sage, a True Dragon at the Great Sage Realm with terrifying strength. Even after being killed by our Founding Ancestor, his Dragon Soul remained unharmed!"
"His grudges and hatred linger in Qingzhou, making it a lifeless place without a trace of vitality!"
"Later, the Founding Ancestor buried the remains of the Azure Dragon Great Sage in Qingzhou, using secret methods to keep his Dragon Soul dormant, thus creating the Qingzhou of today."
"Now, the Great Sage of the Moxu Demon Cavern has set his sights on the True Dragon's remains, wanting to take it out and use it for himself!"
"If this happens, the Dragon Soul of the True Dragon Great Sage will revive, and the grudges and hatred accumulated over thousands of years will be released instantly, turning Qingzhou into a desolate land in an instant!"
Zhao Li's voice grew heavier as he spoke, and by the end, his face was as gloomy as water.
"And most importantly, the Quanyang Gao Clan is secretly assisting the Demons!"
"Helping the Dragon Sovereign of the Cangyuan River to transform into a dragon, using the bloodline connection between dragons to locate the Azure Dragon's remains, then taking out the remains and awakening its Dragon Soul!"
"I've never thought about this aspect before. How dare the Quanyang Gao Clan do this?!"
Zhao Li spoke with clenched teeth, his last sentence almost biting.
Hearing his words, Qin Zheng also understood the general truth.
He organized his thoughts and asked, "Is there any use for the Azure Dragon's remains?
"Since both the Demon Clan and the Quanyang Gao Clan want to find and retrieve this Azure Dragon Remains, there must be a reason."
At these words, Zhao Li's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and after a moment's thought, he spoke, "The Azure Dragon is of the Wood element, and its horn, scales, bones, sinews, and essence are all rare treasures of heaven and earth."
"Especially its essence!"
"I once read in a scroll at the Imperial Martial Academy that the essence of the Azure Dragon is nurtured within its body."
"Whether it's a demon or a human, as long as they absorb its essence, their strength and realm will greatly improve!"
"Especially for those like us, who are just a step away from the Martial Saint realm but can't seem to cross it, if we obtain the essence of the Azure Dragon, there's a great chance we can surpass the heavenly abyss and directly ascend to the Martial Saint realm!"
There are countless martial artists in Great Jin, and many have reached the pinnacle of the Great Grandmaster realm, but there have only ever been eighteen National Guardian Saints.
This alone shows how difficult the path to becoming a Martial Saint is!
It also shows how powerful the essence of the Azure Dragon is!
Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng asked curiously, "The essence of the dragon?"
This was the first time he had heard this term.
Zhao Li realized and immediately explained, "The essence of the dragon is the true dragon demon core of the Great Saint realm!"
Only then did Qin Zheng understand.
So, both the Demon Clan and the Gao Clan want to find the Azure Dragon Remains for its essence? But how can a single essence be shared between the Demon Clan and the Gao Clan?
Qin Zheng continued his questioning.
Zhao Li thought for a moment before saying uncertainly, "I've read in ancient texts that the essence of the dragon seems to be more than one. The stronger the true dragon, the more essence it nurtures within its body!"
"A Great Saint realm true dragon can nurture up to nine essences!"
"The Azure Dragon Great Saint beneath Qingzhou had a soul that lingered for a thousand years, and even the Great Ancestor couldn't extinguish it. Its strength was terrifying, and it's unlikely that it only nurtured one essence!"
So that's how it is.
Qin Zheng nodded in realization, and his expression became slightly solemn.
So, the Gao Clan's plan is to find the Azure Dragon Remains, obtain its essence, and help their family produce more Martial Saints?
Sacrificing Qingzhou for a few Martial Saints doesn't seem like an unacceptable proposition.
After all, Great Jin has thirty-six provinces, but only eighteen Martial Saints.
If they give up one province and have twenty or more Martial Saints in the remaining thirty-five provinces, it's a very profitable deal.
But for the people of Qingzhou, this is a blatant murder!
Moreover, it's the Quanyang Gao Clan that will benefit, not the martial artists of the world!
As for the Great Jin court's involvement, Qin Zheng quickly realized they were likely not a part of this.
According to Zhao Li, the Azure Dragon Great Saint was killed by the Great Ancestor of Great Jin!
So, the Great Jin court should know the location of the Azure Dragon Remains.
If they wanted to carry out such a plan, they wouldn't need to conspire with the Demon Clan; they could have acted on their own long ago.
Thinking of this, Qin Zheng's hatred for the Quanyang Gao Clan deepened.
Such a family, disregarding the lives of the people and treating them as grass, is like a blood-sucking worm attached to Great Jin, truly detestable!
No wonder Zhao Li wanted him to go to the capital as soon as he returned.
According to the Demon Clan and Gao Clan's plan, Qingzhou would soon become a dangerous place, even a land of annihilation!
"Is there anything we can do?"
Qin Zheng asked.
Qin Zheng was certain he wouldn't flee at this moment.
And great risks bring great rewards! If the great demon invades, it will be the best opportunity for him to accumulate merit!
Zhao Li immediately replied, "After returning, I'll report this information to the court as soon as possible."
"At that time, I believe the court will come up with a solution. Although the Quanyang Gao Clan is strong, they are no match for the entire Great Jin!"
Just as his words fell, a cold voice suddenly sounded above their heads.
"You killed the Saint Envoy of Moxu Demon Cavern, and you still want to go back? Are you really..."
Almost as soon as the voice sounded, Qin Zheng's figure suddenly stopped.
He then shook his shoulders, and the great bow fell into his hands. At the same time, he nocked an arrow and turned to aim at the direction from which the voice came.
Boom!!
A torrent of energy, like a dragon's whirlwind, instantly burst forth!
In an instant, thunder roared, and the earth shook!
The torrent of energy instantly swept past and slammed into a massive bovine-headed humanoid figure.
Boom!!
A violent boom reverberated.
Immediately after, a golden light shot out, rushing towards the bovine demon.
At this moment, Zhao Li turned his head, and his eyes narrowed.
Mountain-Moving Bull King!
Another Saint Envoy under Mo Xu Great Sage!
He caught up so quickly!
Whoosh!
At that moment, a gust of wind blew by, and a mocking voice sounded in his ear.
"What are you looking at?"
Bad!
Zhao Li's pupils constricted instantly.
The Essence Energy in his three meridians was instantly released without hesitation!
There was more than one Saint Envoy chasing them!
Two of them!!
(End of Chapter)
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