Chapter 354: The Water Sovereign's Oppression! Qian Yi's Sword Intent!

Chapter 354: The Water Sovereign's Oppression! Qian Yi's Sword Intent!

In the middle of the night, a chilling and abrupt voice echoed over the Water Heart Lake.

Su Ping's breath momentarily froze, his body seemingly immobilized by a binding spell, unable to move even a muscle. He could only stare intently at the figure before him.

At this moment, even the little flame bird struggled to maintain its fiery bird form and could only revert to its most basic flame state. Its trembling flame body seemed to express an unprecedented fear.

However, the owner of this voice showed no concern and instead observed the little paper man in the water with interest. "Is this a newly born pet species from the future? A brand new necromantic pet? Finally, it's not those ugly creatures of bones and rotting flesh. It's quite cute!"

As she spoke, her palm extended, and the Water Heart Lake obediently responded to her command, like a well-behaved child.

The water formed a palm-like shape and gently touched Qian Yi's body.

Qian Yi was a bit bewildered and didn't understand the situation for a moment.

Fortunately, Su Ping's soul contract connection was still functional, and he quickly issued a command:

"Qian Yi, come back quickly."

The little paper man finally reacted and hastily flew back to Su Ping's side, glaring at this strange 'human'.

Obviously, Su Ping's reaction displeased the figure, and her white eyebrows furrowed slightly, showing annoyance. "Why be so stingy? Since that's the case, fine. Little guy, hand over that Phoenix Spirit of the Flame Sovereign you're holding, and I'll spare you for your impoliteness."

Snake's words made it clear to Su Ping what she meant.

Similarly, it also made it clear to Little Flame what this guy meant at this moment.

"Hiss...hiss..."

A deep voice emanated from Little Flame's body, conveying urgency, anxiety, and a panic that Su Ping had never seen before.

Little Flame, who had never shown fear even when forced to self-destruct as a pet, was now experiencing fear.

Obviously, Little Flame's self-awareness and subconscious believed that falling into this creature's hands was worse than death itself!

Su Ping took a deep breath, blinked, and looked at the figure who seemed to be sensing everything. Only then did he finally speak for the first time:

"You...are the recently revived Water Sovereign, am I right?"

Indeed, he had already heard from Ray Saint about the truth behind the East Sea calamity—the resurrection of the Water Sovereign.

This legendary existence from the ancient times of the Nine Provinces represented the strongest legend among water spirits. In the ancient era, during the chaotic period when various tribes of the Dragon Kingdom fought for unification, it was one of the strongest totems.

Together with the Flame Sovereign, they were the most powerful forces vying for dominance over the world.

Only such an existence could make Little Flame, caught in the water-fire conflict, behave this way.

Initially, the Flame Sovereign was the victor, but why was Little Flame so afraid of the Flame Sovereign's revival?

The Flame Sovereign's revival through direct resurrection resulted in a significant difference in strength.

Obviously, this wasn't the time to ponder such matters.

The woman showed no concern and smiled, nodding slightly. "Not bad. Since you know, your identity in the current Dragon Kingdom seems extraordinary. No wonder that Saint-level human kid had a good relationship with you."

Su Ping exhaled slightly and continued, "Since that's the case, Senior, you know that the current Dragon Kingdom is not the same as before. The Dragon Kingdom will not allow you to run amok in the Nine Provinces."

"Run amok?"

The woman's voice suddenly became shrill, like a python's hiss, then quickly softened into a normal tone. She even stopped speaking in Snake's language:

"This Sovereign has already met your Dragon Kingdom's ruler. Hmm, should he be called the ruler? Or some other title? In any case, this Sovereign indeed paid a negligible price to obtain the qualification to freely travel in the Nine Provinces and search for the Flame Sovereign's divided spirit!"

Then, the woman said lightly, "Alright, listen up. Hand over this Flame Sovereign's divided spirit, the Phoenix Spirit. This fire spirit is somewhat unique and worth researching."

Su Ping instinctively took a step back, wanting to reach for his phone to call Ray Saint. However, his phone was in his clothes, and he was only wearing a pair of shorts, making it impossible. He could only continue speaking:

"Senior, what do you need? I can help with all my strength! This little flame probably has some misunderstanding. It's not the Flame Sovereign's divided spirit but just an ordinary..."

"Enough, little guy. I'm not interested in listening to you stall for time. Moreover, even if you try to delay, it's pointless.

That Saint-level human kid, the strange world across the street, and even the owner of the Saint Spirit-level spatial coordinates won't notice anything."

"Little guy, the gap between a legendary totem and a Saint-level is beyond your imagination. Even if this Sovereign hasn't recovered much strength, so be a good kid and don't make things difficult, okay?"

In an instant, Su Ping felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

He pursed his lips.

Indeed, he knew she was right.

With Ray Saint and Mirror Saint's perception, if they had noticed anything, they would have come immediately. If they wanted to stop her, they wouldn't have sensed anything.

So, should he hand over Little Flame now?

Su Ping frowned, unwilling and reluctant!

Although Little Flame's attitude towards him was terrible, and it strongly resisted becoming his fourth pet, after the incident with the little crow and the True Flame Soup, Su Ping had already considered Little Flame as family.

Su Ping was unwilling to hand over Little Flame under any circumstances.

Just like when he was in the Sword King's Secret Realm, facing the threat of losing the little paper man, Su Ping pursed his lips and then managed to put on a flattering smile:

"Water Sovereign, since the Flame Sovereign's divided spirit is already like this, if you want it, I can use my influence to help you search. How about that?"

As for the little flamebird? It's just a failed split, you have a lot of them, how about it?

Not to mention, I still have some status in the Dragon Kingdom. If you take action against me, not to mention, it's probably going to be a bit troublesome to continue walking in the Dragon Kingdom. It's not worth it to delay your grand plan for such a trivial matter, is it?"

Silence.

The figure, almost naked from the waist up, did not speak again.

Under the eerie blue eyeshadow, the equally azure pupils stared silently at Su Ping. However, the temperature in the air was rapidly dropping at an unimaginable speed, and the icy climate even caused mist to swirl on the surface of the Water Heart's lake.

"Ssss..."

The little flamebird glanced at Su Ping. After its promotion, its intelligence had increased significantly, and it seemed to understand the meaning behind Su Ping's words.

However, the terrifying cold did not cause any reaction from Su Ping. In just a fleeting moment, the moist dew on Su Ping's body condensed into frost flowers, causing his eyelashes to be covered in a layer of white.

But soon, a gust of wind blew away the cold, dissipating the chill on Su Ping's body.

The Water Sovereign turned his head slightly, raising an eyebrow.

On the lake not far away, the spreading branches swayed in the mist, and the cold current blew from the direction of that figure.

At the same time, on the shore of the Water Heart, several shadowy figures moved in the shadows of the moonlight.

These were the countless plant-type pets of the Forest Heart. Su Ping knew that the Pine Fir King stood at the highest point of the Forest Heart, able to observe everything happening within the All-Spirit Heart. Surely it had discovered something and notified the Skyvine of it.

Not only that, but the sound of rapid footsteps could be heard. Old Sand and several Forest Wolves still inside the Forest Heart were also running towards this side.

However, apart from the pets, no one else appeared.

But that made sense. The Mirror Saint and Ray Saint were both on the opposite side of the All-Spirit Heart, one in the Soul Heart and the other in the Dream Heart Experience Pavilion. The Skyvine had already done all it could.

Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed.

The Water Sovereign seemed completely unconcerned. He just watched these pets of the All-Spirit Heart arrive, but did not continue to use his abilities, just observing with interest.

Finally, the Water Sovereign spoke again:

"Little one, you overestimate yourself, and you overestimate your Dragon Kingdom. It's just a human kingdom. Even if I kill you, when I return to the endless sea of the East Sea, what use is your so-called identity? What can you rely on?"

A mere ant, daring to negotiate with the true self? Is it this special era and peaceful kingdom that gives you confidence? In my time, an ant like you would consider it a great honor just to be glanced at by the true self.

Or do you expect these little things to be able to do something to the true self?"

The figure looked at everyone with disdain, clearly considering these matters beneath him.

Su Ping also remained silent. For the first time in his life, he clenched his teeth so hard that he bit his lip.

"Enough. My patience has its limits. I'll say this one last time: hand over the flame sovereign's split spirit!"

The impatient voice seemed to indicate that its tolerance had reached its limit.

This scene was like something out of a melodramatic TV show, with the second male or female lead threatening the seemingly fated couple.

But unfortunately, life is not a soap opera, and this kind of pressure was something Su Ping had never experienced before in his past or present life.

At this moment, it seemed as if the entire All-Spirit Heart was watching Su Ping.

There seemed to be voices whispering:

'After all, the little flamebird is not your soul contract pet. Why persist so stubbornly?'

'This little thing won't submit to you and form a soul contract with you, no matter how stubborn you are. It's pointless.'

'What could be more important than your own life?'

'Don't waste time...'

The voices seemed to echo in Su Ping's ears, from deep within his heart.

He was just a lucky Beast Tamer, but with the Book of Ten Thousand Spirits, he was destined to become a powerful Beast Tamer. Revenge could wait until then, couldn't it? The Legendary rank wasn't completely hopeless, was it?

Wasn't this the 'script' he had thought of before, the one he loved the most, about thirty years of the Yangzi River flowing east and thirty years flowing west?

But...

Su Ping glanced at Old Sand, who had appeared at his side at some point.

In the moonlight, Old Sand's hair looked like old tree branches, making him appear both ancient and desolate.

Old Sand had obtained this so-called 'script' of thirty years of the Yangzi River flowing east and thirty years flowing west, but what had he given up for it?

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Su Ping didn't know, but he knew that such a script wasn't easy to obtain.

Because what he needed to give up was a brand new, fresh life, and an inner torment.

"Ssss..."

The little flamebird made a sound. It seemed to have resigned itself, as it couldn't find a reason for Su Ping to keep persisting.

However, "Woo..." Old Sand gently rubbed his head against Su Ping, and then his eyes became firm, looking at the figure in the water.

At this moment, Old Sand didn't know if he was looking at the so-called Water Sovereign who was pressuring his little master, or if he was looking at his father from his youth, the unreachable Blue Cliff Heavenly Wolf King, who had bitten him to death after confirming that he couldn't awaken the Heavenly Wolf bloodline.

The young Old Sand didn't have the courage to stand by his mother's side. Like a lost dog, he was left to fend for himself on the vast grassland. But this time, at this moment, Old Sand's steps were unwavering.

He slowly stood in front of Su Ping, looking silently at this seemingly invincible enemy.

Even at this moment, more than just one voice was heard.

"Caw!" The little crow, who knew when it had arrived, perched on Su Ping's head. It seemed to be comforting the little flamebird, but also reminding Su Ping of the promise he had made to it on New Year's Eve.

The branches of the ancient tree of life spread out, and neither it nor the many plant-type pets spoke.

Even the Dragon-Patterned Bamboo that Su Ping had previously looked down upon followed, forming a circle around the Water Heart.

As for Qian Yi, at some point, it had donned the Five Elements Paper Diagram, and its sword sheath glowed behind it. In its hand, a sword appeared, and on its cheek, the symbol of the Red Ace was clear and distinct.

The next moment, a summoning light appeared, and Qing Xiao's body, along with her few clones, also emerged.

Except for Fei Fei, who was frantically calling Ray Saint during the transmission of the soul contract, most of the All-Spirit Heart's pets with standard intimacy levels appeared here at this moment.

Su Ping finally spoke after a long exhale:

"Senior, I'm sorry, but I can't fulfill this request! Little Flamebird, no matter what, I won't hand her over to you!"

"Little guy, do you really think these ants like you can stop the True True?" Water Sovereign said disdainfully.

At this moment, Su Ping suddenly revealed a smile:

"I want to try."

"Human, you're just a foolish ant! But I also want to hear, what's your reason for doing this?"

Mermaid Princess asked calmly.

"The reason is simple. Hasn't Senior Water Sovereign's strength fully recovered yet?"

"Haha, you foolish ant, it's too laughable. You really don't understand what the legend in your human mouths represents!" Water Sovereign laughed:

"If it's because of such a reason, then I can tell you, you're thinking too much."

Su Ping paused for a moment and continued:

"Of course, Senior Water Sovereign's strength hasn't fully recovered, and it's definitely beyond my imagination. But you used special means to block Ray Saint's perception, which means if Ray Saint were here, you wouldn't be able to do anything to me, right? Your strength can't affect a Saint Spirit-level being? In other words, at most, it's between the Saint Spirit and Imperial ranks?"

"It's just because your realm is higher, and your methods are more complex, so you can block Ray Saint's perception."

As soon as these words were spoken, Mermaid Princess showed a hint of surprise.

Su Ping continued:

"So, you've used a lot of energy to interfere with Ray Saint's perception, preventing him from sensing what's happening here. This must have taken a lot of strength to pull off."

"Secondly, my pets may be ants in your eyes, but their strength is not bad. They believe I won't abandon any of them, and I shouldn't doubt them, should I?"

"Moreover, I also have an ace up my sleeve."

"Of course, the most important reason is that if Water Sovereign, you're watching this little guy, the little guys will be very sad, and I'll lose face too, won't I?"

"Family?"

However, at this moment, Water Sovereign didn't rush to attack. After chewing on these three words, she finally smiled:

"In that case, I might privately ask you, and you'll just go along with it and hand over the Phoenix Resurrectionist's split soul to me?"

"It's possible. Why don't you, Senior Water Sovereign, wait a bit longer and try again?"

Su Ping grinned, but his eyes were completely cold, without a trace of laughter.

"Forget it. As you said, your status in the human realm is not low. What if a powerful character comes to protect you? Let's deal with you first!"

Mermaid Princess smiled faintly, and the next moment, the air instantly became freezing cold. Her arms, as white as jade, suddenly rose, and in the water, a giant ice python formed from frosty condensation, its fangs bared, was about to strike at Su Ping.

Su Ping's breathing became rapid. "Lao Sha! Qian Yi! Qing Xiao!"

Su Ping shouted.

Qing Xiao's clones took up positions in four directions, while Lao Sha's body glowed with the power of the Sun's Heart. Qian Yi, who had already started the cycle of the Five Elements, held a long sword and stood as the main attacker, blocking Su Ping's body.

Mermaid Princess watched this scene calmly. On the shore, countless plant-type pets, especially the Life Ancient Tree, extended its branches towards her.

However, Mermaid Princess showed no surprise. She watched calmly, even finding it interesting, and quickly said:

"This human isn't your contract master. Why are you fighting so hard? You lowly ants, if the True True wants to, it can wipe you out with a flick of its hand."

However, no one paid attention to it. At this moment, all the pets of the All-Spirit Heart acted in perfect harmony, as if they had rehearsed countless times.

Unfortunately, as the energy spread and the branches approached Mermaid Princess, they froze into ice and dissipated within the Water Heart, unable to get any closer.

The next moment, endless ice spread, and the water flow transformed into giant pythons, intertwining with all the plant-type pets and the Skyvine in the sky.

Mermaid Princess finally swayed her fish tail and approached the shore of the Water Heart, slowly stepping onto land.

In front of her, only Qing Xiao, who was guarding Su Ping, Lao Sha, and Qian Yi, who was blocking the shore, remained.

The terrifying energy fluctuations caused Mermaid Princess to involuntarily lock her gaze on these three pets, or more accurately, on Qing Xiao:

"Interesting, this clone-type skill... it's quite intriguing..."

Undoubtedly, this made Qian Yi, who was at the forefront at this moment, furious:

"Wah! (Damn... don't underestimate me...)"

Qian Yi's anger caused the Five Elements energy within its body to erupt instantly. Simultaneously, Qian Yi's waist bent slightly, and its hand grasped the sword hilt at its waist.

On that poker face, a look of unprecedented seriousness emerged:

"Wah! (I... can also protect... this family... because a swordsman's conviction... is to protect companions!)"

"Wah! (This is my... swordsman's way!)"

In an instant, a crisp sword sound, so clear that it seemed to resonate throughout the entire All-Spirit Heart, erupted from Qian Yi's body!

A terrifyingly sharp sword aura spread out from Qian Yi's body.

At this moment, even the Water Sovereign couldn't help but look at Qian Yi.

Su Ping, at this moment, realized something.

Could it be that the basic advanced skill Sword Intent, which Su Ping had been thinking about after Qian Yi's evolution, had finally been comprehended?

(End of Chapter)

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