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Chapter 369: Li Demi-Saint's Temple Deity Cultivation, Xi Xi, the Purple Mansion Sect's Third Dragon
Chapter 369: Li Demi-Saint's Temple Deity Cultivation, Xi Xi, the Purple Mansion Sect's Third Dragonlet (Part 1)
The gentle spring rain fell softly, shrouding the Second City in a hazy mist, as the breeze caressed the willow trees.
The spring rain pattered on the large tent erected in the White Jade Square of the Second City, creating a dull sound.
In the center of the square, two divine auras intertwined like a painting, revealing the silhouettes of two figures.
One was a cute six-year-old girl, and the other was a solemn young female Daoist wearing a blue Daoist robe.
If there was one person who surprised everyone the most at this Peach Blossom Banquet, it would probably be Li Demi-Saint's daughter.
At just six years old, she had already displayed remarkable talent. Aside from her outstanding performance at the Dragonlet Preliminary Banquet, where she effortlessly crushed her opponents and obtained eighteen strands of the West Queen Mother's Divine Nature, she had also overwhelmed numerous disciples from various Divine Sects and families who participated in the preliminary banquet.
And now, at the main banquet of the Dragonlet Festival, this six-year-old girl had managed to advance to the third round.
Many even hoped that Xi Xi would make it to the fourth or even the fifth round.
After all, for a six-year-old girl to reach the final rounds of the Peach Blossom Banquet on her first attempt was an incredibly exciting and unexpected feat.
In the gambling halls of the Divine Capital, the odds of Xi Xi making it to the fifth round had already skyrocketed!
Therefore, the cultivators who had come to the Third City from various states and regions were eagerly anticipating Xi Xi, the six-year-old girl, to display her unparalleled dominance and sweep through all challenges.
Unfortunately...
She had encountered the Dragonlet of the Great Jing's first Divine Sect!
In the Great Jing, there were eleven states, and each state had its own Divine Sect.
Among these Divine Sects, there was a natural hierarchy.
The Purple Mansion Sect, the top sect of the Heavenly Master Dao, was universally recognized as the foremost Divine Sect, not only because its Sect Master Zhang Wuji was ranked first on the Great Deity List and had single-handedly suppressed several other Sect Masters, but also because of the reputation the Purple Mansion Sect had built over the years at the Peach Blossom Banquets.
Every time, the Purple Mansion Sect would only send three heroes and three Dragonlets to participate, and they would always secure a spot in the top three, claiming abundant peach-related prizes.
As a result, people held a sense of reverence for the Purple Mansion Sect.
"It's over," someone said.
"Look at who's left in the third round. Every single one of them is the first Dragonlet of their respective Divine Sect."
"It was only a matter of time. It's better to face this early and minimize the losses. If she had passed the third round and continued to challenge stronger opponents, only to be defeated later, that would have been truly heartbreaking."
In the Third City, some felt regretful, some were gleeful, and others sighed with mixed emotions.
Many believed that Xi Xi's advancement to the third round was due to luck in the draw, as she hadn't faced any formidable opponents, giving this six-year-old girl a false sense of security.
And this first match of the third round would shatter that illusion.
Lu Tai Bai sat behind the table, his eyes revealing a hint of solemnity.
Not far from him, Lu Qing Xuan clenched his fists and said, "Xi Xi... Be careful. She's really strong!"
Lu Qing Xuan, that unlucky fellow, had faced the Purple Mansion Sect's third Dragonlet, Zhang Yunhuang, in the first round. The vast difference in strength had nearly driven Lu Qing Xuan into depression.
Although Lu Qing Xuan knew that Zhang Yunhuang was powerful, having experienced it firsthand, he couldn't quite pinpoint where she excelled because... Lu Qing Xuan had been defeated too quickly."
"She defeated you, right? Don't worry, Xi Xi will avenge you!"
Xi Xi, with a mouthful of delicious food prepared by the imperial chefs, was chewing noisily. Hearing Lu Qing Xuan's words, she patted her small chest with a loud smack.
After eating another piece of meat, Xi Xi wiped her hands and leaped out from behind the table. Under the gaze of the crowd, she walked towards the center of the White Jade Square.
On the other side, the young female Daoist in blue walked out gracefully, her face solemn.
She lightly tapped her cloth shoes on the white jade ground, moving as if she was walking on air, and landed in the center of the square. Her blue Daoist robe fluttered, and her eyes, filled with a faint light, fell upon Xi Xi.
"Heavenly Yuan Sect, First Dragonlet, Li Nanxi!" Xi Xi announced, hands on her hips and head held high.
"Purple Mansion Sect, Third Dragonlet, Zhang Yunhuang," the young female Daoist replied with a slight nod.
Xi Xi narrowed her eyes, a sense of solemnity washing over her as she sensed a hint of threat from the young female Daoist.
This person was truly formidable!
Xi Xi clenched her fists, and a pink Celestial Engineering Gatling gun appeared in her hand. Sparks erupted from under her feet, and she stood upon two Hell Lotus Windfire Golden Light Discs, floating in the air.
On the other side, a peach-wood sword appeared in Zhang Yunhuang's hand. She lightly slashed the air, creating a tear that seemed to split the atmosphere. Like a black mountain peak, she unleashed a fierce gust of wind, tearing through the air.
Zhang Yunhuang's long hair whipped in the wind as she stared at Xi Xi with an odd expression, her power bursting forth in an unimaginable display of might.
"Come on, little girl," she said.
"Let me see what this little girl, praised by your Sect Master, is capable of!"
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...
Heavenly Yuan Sect Main Banquet Area.
Lu Tai Bai turned to Li Che, a grave expression in his eyes. "Xi Xi might be facing a formidable opponent."
"This little Daoist is indeed strong. Although she's only the third Dragonlet, her cultivation has already reached the Xian Tian Great Master level, and her Divine Nature has attained the Primordial Form Realm, giving birth to her Primordial Soul..."
"It's a disparity in realms."
Upon hearing this, Li Che also grew solemn.
"Her overall strength is indeed significantly stronger than Xi Xi's..."
"Xi Xi is at a disadvantage due to her young age. Zhang Yunhuang is fourteen and has reached this height, which is already considered quite talented. However, she still falls short compared to Xi Xi, who is only six years old."
Li Che nodded slightly, "Xi Xi is still young, there's nothing we can do about it..."
Li Che looked towards the main banquet area of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, where only five figures were seated.
The one leading them was a Daoist in purple robes, appearing quite aged, but giving Li Che a profound and mysterious feeling. Just a glance from him made Li Che feel as if his mind was being probed.
"That's Zhang Wuji, the Sect Master of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, and the first-ranked person on the Great Deity List." Lu Tai Bai noticed Li Che's gaze and introduced him.
"This person... is very strong, with an unfathomable strength!"
"Although his Martial Dao cultivation is ordinary, his mastery of Divinity is exceptional. In fact, the entire Purple Mansion Divine Sect has an extremely delicate and flexible grasp of Divinity, far surpassing ours." Lu Tai Bai explained.
Hearing this, Li Che immediately showed a hint of curiosity.
As if sensing Li Che's gaze, the Daoist sitting there with a dustpan over his arm suddenly looked over with a kind and benevolent smile, and responded with a gentle smile.
Li Che slightly nodded his head and returned the smile, reciprocating the gesture.
With the other party's friendly smile, Li Che naturally wouldn't put on a sour face.
There wasn't any significant conflict between Li Che and the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, so having more friends was always beneficial. There was no need to turn the whole world against him.
Main Banquet Area of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect.
The old Daoist slowly retracted his gaze, and his eyes flickered slightly, "A good Li Demi-Saint..."
"Master, what's wrong?"
Beside Zhang Wuji, a black-robed young Daoist asked in confusion.
"During the Hero Festival, if you encounter this Li Demi-Saint, don't hold back. If you do, you'll suffer a terrible defeat." Zhang Wuji stroked his beard.
"This Li Demi-Saint also wants to participate in the Hero Festival. During the preliminary banquet, this Li Demi-Saint displayed a decent level of strength... but it was only decent." The black-robed Daoist couldn't help but feel amused and exasperated.
"With the cultivation of Divine Embryo One Transformation, it's incredibly difficult to win the championship at the Hero Festival. I'm aiming for the championship to obtain the Nine Thousand Year Peach to feed my Temple Deity..."
Zhang Wuji glanced at the black-robed Daoist, "Don't judge victory by visible cultivation..."
"And don't underestimate this Li Demi-Saint."
"I sensed a similar aura to ours on him..."
The black-robed Daoist's face changed slightly.
"The same aura as ours? Does he also..."
"Cultivate a Temple Deity?"
...
...
At the center of the White Jade Square, two tables were placed side by side.
The tables were filled with sumptuous delicacies and fine wines.
There were also piles of ripe and juicy peaches, forming small mountains on the plates, ready to be eaten at any time.
Behind these two tables sat the two esteemed hosts of this Immortal Peach Festival.
The Great Jing Emperor and Empress.
Their tables were placed close together, almost connected.
The Great Jing Emperor's face was obscured by the mist formed by his vital energy and divinity, making it difficult to discern his features. He exuded a mountain-like pressure at all times.
Beside him was the Empress, with a dignified and elegant posture and a stunningly beautiful face.
"Your Majesty, this girl is the new disciple of Qiuxi, who specializes in Divine Talismans. I heard that Qiuxi adores this child and even publicly injured the Dragon Queen Consort of the Peace Restoring King for her."
The Empress, with her delicate hands, picked up a spiritual fruit and ate it, her gaze fixed on Xi Xi and Zhang Yun Huang as they stepped onto the White Jade Square. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this girl..."
The Emperor's face was hidden in the mist, but he seemed to smile lightly, "That little girl, Qiuxi... It's been many years since I, as her uncle, have seen her."
"Ever since my sister's death, this girl... Ai."
The Emperor sighed as he spoke.
The Empress's eyes flickered, and she smiled gently, "Your Majesty, rest assured. After all, she's family. Some things are best left in the past. Qiuxi won't blame you."
The Emperor sighed lightly, "I hope so."
They fell silent, not speaking for a while.
Suddenly, the Emperor turned to the Empress and pointed at Xi Xi on the White Jade Square.
He said softly, "My Empress."
"What do you think of this girl?"
Huh? The Empress's movements paused, and she turned to look at the Emperor.
Your Majesty...
What are you planning to do?!
...
...
In the central area of the White Jade Square, where the banquet tables were set up, there was an unusually spacious area.
Under the gaze of countless onlookers, two figures suddenly clashed, engaging in a fierce battle!
The third round of the first match in the Dragonling Competition of the Immortal Peach Festival.
It was a battle that attracted everyone's attention.
The first six-year-old girl to enter the main banquet of the Dragonling Competition and the Great Jing's top Divine Sect's Dragonlet were about to face off.
It was a battle that captivated the hearts of many.
The gate of the Third City was already packed with onlookers, and the city walls were filled with martial artists eagerly watching the fight.
They craned their necks and widened their eyes, some even holding paper and brushes, ready to record the battle and send the details to the Ninth, Eighth, and Seventh Cities' taverns. There, storytellers would embellish the tale, adding spice to the gambling atmosphere.
Buzz!
Xi Xi's plump face immediately lit up with a sharp gleam, and her eyes, like black dates, shone brightly.
Xi Xi's chubby face instantly lit up with a sharp gleam, and her eyes, like black dates, shone brightly. She nimbly dodged and weaved through the air, her movements unpredictable. With each step, she left afterimages, making it difficult for her opponent to catch her.
In her hand, the pink Celestial Engineering Gatling gun had six metal tubes engraved with divine patterns, which suddenly turned red like a branding iron and began to spin rapidly.
The maximum firepower of the Spirit Wood Crows instantly shot out from the gun barrels, firing frantically.
Bang, bang, bang—
Golden light erupted, slicing through the air like the sharpest flying sword, cutting through the heat.
The blast was aimed at the young female Daoist, Zhang Yunhuang, who held a black peachwood sword and stood in a sword-holding pose.
However...
In Zhang Yunhuang's forehead, between her eyebrows, there seemed to be a red date-like spot that gradually spread and diffused.
Then, divine ripples spread out, forming a net-like pattern that enveloped her body.
In the blink of an eye, three hundred Spirit Wood Crows were fired, but surprisingly, they all froze in mid-air, and the expected explosion did not occur.
Xixi's eyes narrowed.
She saw the female Daoist take a step forward with her cloth shoes, and suddenly, like a stage curtain, the cloth shoes pulled open to the sides, dragging the frozen Spirit Wood Crows with them.
The Daoist's body seemed to transform into an arrowhead, shooting out!
"So fast!"
Xixi's eyes widened.
A tremendous pressure, like a mountain, suddenly erupted from the Daoist, and it was... the oppressive feeling of Heaven and Man as One!
This Daoist... was a Xian Tian Great Master!
Xixi had just broken through the Divine Essence Grandmaster realm and still had a significant gap with the Daoist, but the little girl showed no fear or hesitation!
She clenched her five fingers, and suddenly, a wave of scorching flames seemed to sweep over her, as if there was a hidden fiery lotus flower blooming around her.
Holding a fiery black longsword, her aura rose steadily!
Hummm—
The pressure of the mythical weapon's rank continuously expanded and crashed down, making the Purple Mansion Sect's Daoist, Zhang Yunhuang, feel immense pressure, but her expression remained unchanged.
With a stomp of her foot, the air seemed to pile up beneath her feet, lifting her body as if she were walking on flat ground.
Xixi gripped the Hell Lotus Yang Divine Sword, fully unleashing the aura of a Divine Essence Grandmaster, and with the help of the Hell Lotus Yang Divine Sword, her power increased significantly. However, every time she swung her sword, the Daoist Zhang Yunhuang easily dodged it.
(End of Chapter)
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