Chapter 355: Sword Intent Fusion! The Holy Dragon Legend's Call!

Chapter 355: Sword Intent Fusion! The Holy Dragon Legend's Call!

Vibrant sword qi emanated from Qian Yi's body.

Jiao Ji's blue eyes narrowed slightly as she gazed at the origami creature before her, deep in thought. Then, she glanced away before refocusing on the nearby Su Ping.

Her deep blue eyes narrowed, and a subtle, peculiar smile played on her lips.

Su Ping, however, was unaware of the strangeness in her gaze, his eyes still fixed intently on Qian Yi.

Qian Yi underwent changes and advancements beyond his comprehension.

The spirit eye stared unwaveringly at Qian Yi's body, and as expected, in the next second, at the moment when the vibrant sword qi was fully released, a skill name appeared on Qian Yi's body!

[Super Sword Intent...]



Was it time for the super-rank skill carried by the Sword Intent Origin to awaken?

Although this Sword Intent no longer held the same significance for Su Ping as the first super-rank skill he had encountered, it held extraordinary meaning for Qian Yi.

This was the only super-rank skill of Qian Yi's main body.

However, before Su Ping could react, before he could even examine what this basic super-rank skill was, the Sword Intent on Qian Yi's body disappeared again without a trace.

Gone?

Where's the super-rank skill?

Su Ping was momentarily bewildered, as he had never encountered such a peculiar situation in his long career as a cultivator.

But soon, he received an answer.

Although this answer left him perplexed!

At that moment, on Qian Yi's body, strands of sword cries filled the air, and the little paper man's skill also underwent some changes.

In the midst of his unwavering belief in protecting his companion, a belief that was both juvenile and resolute, the little paper man seemed to enter an extremely special state.

Because at that moment, on Qian Yi's body:

Mutated Sword Body (Special Fusion), Mutated Sword Heart (Special Fusion), Sword Soul (Special Fusion)



Indeed, fusion!

And before Su Ping could react, the Sword Intent that had just disappeared reappeared, but after its appearance, it merged with these three skills, and behind them, the following words appeared:

Super Sword Intent (Special Fusion)



Special Fusion.

Su Ping had seen this special symbol before.

It was when Lao Sha's Sun Heart had condensed.

And now, this situation was happening to Qian Yi again.

And in such an abrupt manner!

Could the appearance of Sword Intent lead to the fusion of Sword Body, Sword Heart, and even the Sword Soul that Qian Yi had possessed since before his evolution, based on the one he had from the very beginning? Moreover, Sword Intent itself was a super-rank skill!

How could this be possible?

Could a super-rank skill and a regular skill fuse to create an entirely new super-rank skill?

Unfortunately, now was not the time for such musings.

After all, the crisis before them seemed unresolved.

However, as Su Ping was about to call Qian Yi back, a voice that could be described as 'waiting for the clouds to part and the sky to clear' suddenly sounded by his ear.

"Water Sovereign, is that enough?"

The voice belonged to none other than the Ray Saint, who had been waiting with Su Ping all night.

As expected, a small figure appeared beside Su Ping without him noticing.

It could only be the Ray Saint.

Jiao Ji's smile didn't fade, and she wasn't surprised by the Ray Saint's arrival. She turned to look at the Ray Saint:

"Enough? What did I do?"

Her azure eyes blinked, and her raised smile caused the Ray Saint's eyebrows to furrow.

He glanced at the giant python condensing in the water and said, "The Great One has issued an order..."

"He did say that while traveling in the Nine Provinces of the Dragon Nation, I must not proactively harm any human or their corresponding companion beasts. But, I..."

The figure blinked again, this time at Su Ping.

Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed once more. What did this mean? But...

Su Ping surveyed the Water Heart Lake, and indeed, even the plant-type companion beasts led by the Life Ancient Tree didn't seem to have suffered any real harm.

The figure continued, "He is indeed the most powerful human Beastmaster I've ever seen, from ancient times to the present, without exception. His words carry the weight of rules, and if I were to truly harm anyone, I'd be bound by the rules in his words."

After a pause, the figure spoke with profound meaning, "So, according to our previous agreement, you, the Dragon Nation, should provide me with an explanation. Youngster, you know what I mean."

The Ray Saint opened his mouth, then glanced at Su Ping beside him, also feeling helpless. But after a moment, he said, "I will report to the Legendary One. You will receive a response in due time."

"Tsk, that's good. Since it's like this, I shall take my leave."

Jiao Ji nodded with a smile and then turned her gaze to Su Ping, saying, "Little guy, I'm very pleased with you. I hope you won't disappoint me later! We'll meet again soon! Remember, it's between you and me, not between the Water Sovereign and you!"

Su Ping was perplexed, not understanding her meaning. However, before he could ask anything, the figure slowly sank into the water and disappeared.

At that moment, the voice sounded again, accompanied by an object being tossed up: "This is for you, consider it a gift for scaring you earlier~"

It was a tiny red glow.

It was none other than a small Flame Lord Fire Spirit.

This...

As the Flame Spirit was thrown in front of him, Su Ping turned his suspicious gaze to the Ray Saint beside him.

However, the Ray Saint's gaze this time was extremely serious. "Su Ping, where did you get this from?"

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"It's not anyone else, but that little flame that's burning right now."

Su Ping felt a twinge of guilt, but thinking about everything that had just happened, he gathered his wits:

"I found it! So what? I plan to make it my fourth Companion Beast, how about that?"

To be honest, this was the first time the young man had been so bold. The Ray Saint was also caught off guard, and for a moment, his previously stern expression softened, only to regain his composure again. Or perhaps it was because his stern face had lost its intimidation and authority.

"Well... that's your choice, but the Elder had made a promise to this one before. The Dragon Nation won't interfere in the dispute between water and fire. If it were an ordinary Beastmaster, then fine, but you, Su Ping, are different."

The Ray Saint tried to reason with him:

"You haven't reached the Monarch rank yet, right? When you go to Dragon City, your fourth Companion Beast can easily contract with a dragon. Why would you want to get involved in this mess?"

Su Ping glanced at the burning little flame in his hand and then looked at the Ray Saint, stroking his chin as he thought, "Hmm, what you say makes sense."

"Hisssss!" The little flame was furious. We weren't like this before! Weren't you going to contract me as your Companion Beast? Is your will so unsteady?

Su Ping didn't pay attention to the little flame and continued,

"What do you mean? Now that the Water Sovereign is gone, do you want to take away the little flame too?"

The Ray Saint pursed his lips, "The Elder had said before..."

"I don't care!"

Su Ping was being difficult:

"No matter what, I'm still a Dragon Emblem Beastmaster of the Dragon Nation, right? This guy, who knows where he came from, rushed over to threaten me and almost cost me my life!

After saying a bunch of nonsense, he left after dropping off this thing? Now you're not only ignoring it, but you're also causing me trouble! Is there any justice in this world? If you don't have the authority, I'll go to the Cold Lord, and if the Second Lord doesn't work, I'll go to Dragon City and personally seek out the Holy Dragon Legend to reason with him!

This dispute over water and fire in the Dreamland Experience Hall has nothing to do with me! The little flame is mine; I found it, and it's mine. If you don't believe me, ask it if it acknowledges me as its owner!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Ray Saint blinked, and his already small eyes widened as he looked at the little flame beside him.

The little flame quickly nodded in agreement with Su Ping's statement, "Hisssss!"

Then, for the first time, this guy took the initiative and transformed his flame head into a firefly-like shape, rubbing against Su Ping's cheek in an extremely affectionate manner.

"So, not only is it impossible for the little flame to be given to you and that Water Sovereign, but someone above wants to help me get justice! Otherwise, I won't reveal the Origami Beast's secrets!"

This time, the Ray Saint was furious:

"Su Ping, are you being unreasonable? That Elder already said that the Holy Dragon Legend has bound it with rules, and it can't truly harm you or your Companion Beast. It's just here to scare you, or maybe there's some other reason I don't know about!

In any case, you didn't even lose a single hair, and it seems your Companion Beast even improved. Now you want to play the victim? Besides, it was that Elder who lifted the sensory barrier, allowing me to discover the trouble here.

It just wanted me to come and smooth things over, and you still want more? Do you want a legendary Dragon King from Dragon City to declare war and engage in a legendary battle in the starry sky?"

Su Ping was taken aback:

"There's another legendary Dragon King in Dragon City? But don't try to scare me! Why should I be scared?"

The Ray Saint's voice faltered, and he waved his hand,

"Forget it, I'm not in the mood to argue with a brat like you. First, let all these little guys go home, and I'll inform the Elder."

Su Ping scoffed, but he didn't say anything further. He looked at the surrounding figures staring at him and waved his hand,

"It's fine, everyone can go back. Thank you all for your help this time."

Amidst the rustling responses, the Life Ancient Tree and the plant-type Companion Beasts returned. Lao Sha, slightly worried, whimpered before disappearing as well.

Only Xiao Qing and Qian Yi, who was still in that special state, remained.

Su Ping recalled the two of them into the Beastmaster Space, leaving the little flame for now.

In fact, after Su Ping figured things out, there wasn't much to worry about. Because just before the Water Sovereign appeared, a figure had appeared by his side.

It was none other than the Blue Demon Ginseng.

Even the so-called Water Sovereign hadn't detected the presence of the Blue Demon Ginseng, and the latter had discovered it without the former's knowledge.

The reason the Blue Demon Ginseng hadn't taken any action might be because it sensed that the Water Sovereign didn't intend to harm it.

So, why did it come here? Just to give a reminder?

Su Ping's heart was filled with questions, and on the other side, the Ray Saint had walked to the side and made a special call to Dragon City.

"Hello, is it Meng Yao? Hehe, although I'm about to enter meditation, I can still spare some time to indulge Meng Yao's phone call."

The Ray Saint, with his personality, was left speechless. He knew that if he didn't handle this matter officially, the Elder could chat with him on the phone until the next morning.

"Elder, the Water Sovereign has made contact with Su Ping, and it was done while my senses were blocked. Some special circumstances occurred, and I want to report it to you."

"Oh? What special circumstances?"

"The Ray Saint quickly spoke up, "It's like this. Su Ping, I don't know how, but he managed to obtain a Flame Sovereign's divided Fire Spirit and wants to make it his fourth Companion Beast! But he was discovered by the Water Venerable, who, although didn't directly intervene, seemed to have threatened and tested Su Ping, wanting him to hand over that Fire Spirit."

"So, some unpleasant things happened between them. Su Ping was very agitated. But we can't blame Su Ping for this; he's still young. If I, at the Overlord Rank, faced a threat from a legendary existence, I'd probably be stunned too. But this little guy is extremely determined to keep the Flame Sovereign's divided spirit."

"It's clear that even though Su Ping is young, he's not the type to fear death or cower before power. Instead of giving up the Fire Spirit under the Water Venerable's coercion, he prepared to resist, even though it's not a wise move. But his nature is truly admirable."

"So, Su Ping wants to keep the Flame Sovereign's Fire Spirit, and he has some complaints about the Water Venerable. On the other hand, the Water Venerable seems quite dissatisfied with this matter. What do you think about this, Elder?"

There was a pause on the other end of the call before the Ray Saint spoke again.

"What do you think about this, Xiao Yao Yao?"

"Well... I don't think it's a big deal. The so-called conflict between water and fire is just an old tale from thousands of years ago. Although two legendary Companion Beasts are indeed impressive, with Dragon City's current strength, there's no need to be overly fearful, right?"

The Ray Saint shared his thoughts, which were quite different from what Su Ping had just said.

"Hmm... It's similar to what I was thinking. Haha, but there are some things you don't know. Why don't you pass the phone to that little guy? I've never had a chance to chat with him before."

Soon, the Ray Saint walked over with the phone, looking at Su Ping, who was still staring at him without blinking.

"Hey, it's the Dragon Elder's call. I'm telling you, don't keep messing up."

Huh?

Su Ping was startled and quickly took the phone. After handing over the phone, the Ray Saint walked away, showing no intention of listening further.

"Hello?"

"Hello, is this Su Ping?"

The voice on the other end of the call sounded extremely young, almost indistinguishable from Su Ping's voice.

"Yes, hello. I never expected to receive a call from you. I feel honored."

It's true that crying children get milk, but in front of this person, Su Ping didn't dare to ask for more.

"Meng Yao told me about your situation. I could guess some of it, but I never expected that a part of the Flame Sovereign's divided spirit would be in you! This caused the Water Venerable's clone to test and observe you, which made you feel pressured. Haha, it's my fault for not considering this."

Su Ping was a bit confused by this person's words.

He blinked, "I really don't understand."

"Su Ping, if I tell you that I asked the Water Venerable's clone to find you, would you believe me?"

"Huh?"

Su Ping was perplexed.

He genuinely didn't understand.

"Su Ping, as a cultivator and a promising one at that, I assume you've seen the super-rank skills of the Hall level, right?"

Su Ping was taken aback again, unsure how the conversation had shifted to this topic.

"Of course I've seen them. But what does this have to do with the Water Venerable, and what does it have to do with me?"

"Don't rush. Let me explain slowly. Among the Hall-level skills, the second-ranked Extra Body, have you studied it?"

At these words, Su Ping's heart skipped a beat.

"It's related to the Extra Body skill?!"

But soon, Su Ping calmed down and continued, "I have studied it."

The person on the other end of the call didn't seem to notice Su Ping's subtle change:

"The Flame Sovereign's rebirth requires numerous divided Fire Spirits to continue growing, absorbing, and merging. Although the Water Venerable's injuries aren't as severe as the Flame Sovereign's, such a rebirth would likely leave some after-effects. Only a legendary existence could achieve a rebirth without any worries. Therefore, the Water Venerable's revival also has its issues! And this problem lies with the Water Venerable's Extra Body."

Su Ping narrowed his eyes, and at this moment, he seemed to understand what the Naga had meant in her final words before leaving.

"You mean..."

"Yes, the Water Venerable's Naga form you saw is an unimaginable clone of the super-rank skill, almost indistinguishable from the original. In fact, much of Dragon Nation's information about the Extra Body skill comes from this Water Venerable.

We can discuss the details of this skill later. Let's talk about your curiosity. Last time, when the Naga came to Dragon City to meet me, she made a request. She wanted to break free from the Water Venerable's original body and become a true independent life form, no longer just an Extra Body!

She promised that during this process, she would cooperate with Dragon Nation to research the Extra Body. Even if we can't jointly develop a true Extra Body cultivation method, the Water Venerable's incomplete Extra Body technique can still be analyzed by peeling back the layers. And once it's completed, there will be many other benefits.

At the same time, this matter has significant strategic implications. We don't need to discuss the Water Venerable's original body's attitude. If we can support this Water Venerable clone, Dragon Nation might be able to control the entire endless sea in the future."

Indeed!

Su Ping pursed his lips, finally understanding the situation.

The voice on the phone continued, "However, the Extra Body skill, a type of clone skill, is a completely unknown field among Dragon Nation's cultivation masters. How can it be easy to resolve?"

(End of Chapter)So, when Zhu Hong mentioned you to me before, I immediately thought of you! Indeed, I recommended you to this Water Venerable's extra body! I want you to help find a way to sever the connection between this extra body and its main body when you arrive!

Your nurturing talent is beyond the reach of others, and now that the Flame Sovereign has been resurrected in Jianghai, it's a good thing that it appeared there. The Water Venerable's main body won't notice anything!

Moreover, I also believe that with your talent, you can uncover the secret of the extra body! Even Meng Yao doesn't know about this matter."

Su Ping let out a long sigh. In fact, he really wanted to say directly over the phone, "Boss, there's no need for further research. Based on the current situation, I've thoroughly figured out the conditions for nurturing the extra body."

However, it must be said that even the Legendary Holy Dragon attaches great importance to this skill. If he were to say it so bluntly, it would indeed be too shocking.

Fortunately, Xiao Qing has the Blue Demon Body, which can conceal others' probing, making it less likely for the extra body to be exposed so easily.

Otherwise, it would be hard to explain.

But... this does seem to be a really good excuse!

Under normal circumstances, there isn't really a good excuse to ask the upper echelons for this kind of skill. After all, it's too far-fetched. But if it's related to the Water Venerable, it's indeed a perfect opportunity!

With this buffer, others will also have the psychological comfort of acceptance.

Of course, a necessary refusal is still needed:

"Saint Dragon, you're giving me too much credit..."

Before Su Ping could finish, the voice continued:

"Of course, Su Ping, you don't need to rush, and there's no need to feel any pressure. I can understand the difficulty of this matter. In a word, if this is accomplished, I won't let you down. If it's not, there's no need for any self-blame.

So rest assured, Meng Yao told me that if you truly have the ability to gain the Flame Sovereign's recognition and make it accept you as its master, then you can keep that little thing for as long as you want.

However, this matter was indeed something I didn't consider thoroughly, and it's of great importance. I didn't find anyone to inform you beforehand, and the fault lies with me. I apologize to you."

Upon hearing this, Su Ping felt a little embarrassed. He quickly replied, "Saint Dragon, you're being too polite. The Water Venerable's extra body didn't really do anything to me..."

"Hehe, in any case, I did think it was simpler and didn't consider your personal feelings. Now, Su Ping, you are a crucial member of the Dragon Nation, and indeed, you can't be treated lightly. Zhu Hong mentioned this to me once.

After bestowing the Dragon Emblem, you've received some Holy Spirit-level treatment. When I was chatting with Leng Ao, it was clear that you lacked someone by your side to protect and take care of you. At the latest, in a month,

During this time, I'll specifically help you find an absolutely clean candidate to protect your safety. I'll arrange for a custom-made mechanical pet of the private jet class to handle your affairs and travel conveniently. There are also some other matters that can be discussed when you arrive in Dragon City."

The smiling voice of the Legendary Holy Dragon resonated, leaving Su Ping momentarily dazed. However, Su Ping couldn't find a reason to refuse, as he was indeed very tempted.

Leng Ao's Sky Rend Number and Sang Sheng's Cloud Ascension Number were indeed enviable. Speaking of this, he finally agreed:

"Then I'll trouble you."

"Hehe, it's nothing. With your abilities and contributions, this is as it should be. If you have any other opinions or ideas, you can contact Meng Yao or Leng Ao at any time. Of course, you can also call me directly. But Su Ping, while nurturing is important, don't neglect improving your Beastmaster abilities."

"Thank you for your guidance, I understand."

"Okay, then."

The call ended, and Su Ping was still a bit dazed.

Can I call this person? Does that mean I have a direct line to the heavens?

This feeling is indeed extraordinary.

The Ray Saint, who walked by, glanced at this smelly kid: "Kid, snap out of it!"

Su Ping turned his head and looked at the unfriendly Ray Saint, then he chuckled:

"Senior Ray Saint, please don't be offended. You're a magnanimous person..."

The Ray Saint glared at him: "Get lost. I can't be bothered with you. Anyway, I've been busy all night, and your pet seems to be in a bit of a situation. Go and take a look after some rest. I'm about to start a speedrun of Ice Sea King, and you interrupted me..."

Su Ping watched as the Ray Saint instantly left.

The more laws there are, the more opportunities there are for corruption. This is a cynical view, but it's not without reason. In a society with complex systems and regulations, the potential for abuse and manipulation increases. The more laws and regulations, the more opportunities for those in power to exploit loopholes and bend the rules to their advantage.

- The more laws, the more loopholes: With an extensive legal system, it becomes easier to find and exploit loopholes. Those with knowledge and resources can navigate these loopholes, gaining an advantage over others.

- Power dynamics: The existence of numerous laws can lead to power imbalances. Those in positions of authority may use their knowledge of the legal system to exert control and influence.

- Complexity breeds confusion: A complex legal system can become a source of awe and admiration.

However, Su Ping also needed some time to process everything that had happened during the night.

While others might be fine, Qian Yi seemed to have undergone some tremendous changes during this exciting experience, changes that even he hadn't anticipated!

Su Ping needed to carefully examine what was going on.

These sword-related skills that existed before would, under the guidance of the Sword Intent, eventually form a skill. But how long would it take for this skill to form?

The formation of super-rank skills often requires time. However, it was evident that at this moment, Su Ping couldn't wait that long.

Soon, Su Ping thought of something.

In his hand, a special heart-shaped jade stone appeared.

Heart Essence Jade.

The special self-produced resource that Master Zhu had given him before.

It can accelerate the fusion and formation of super-rank skills.

The appearance of the Heavenly Cycle Five Elements Body was made possible by quickly assembling and fusing it with this item.

And now, this item is just in time.

With this in mind, Su Ping quickly took one and fed it to Qian Yi, who was in the Beastmaster Space.

Then, he began to anxiously anticipate the outcome.

(End)

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