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Chapter 369: Li Half-Saint's Temple Deity Cultivation, Xixi's Encounter with the Purple Mansion Sect
Chapter 369: Li Half-Saint's Temple Deity Cultivation, Xixi's Encounter with the Purple Mansion Sect's Young Dragon (Part 1)
The drizzle was at its most hazy, and the spring breeze caressed the willow trees.
The pattering spring rain fell upon the Second City, landing on the large tent erected on the White Jade Square, producing a dull sound.
Above the center of the square, two divine auras intertwined like a painting, revealing the silhouettes of two figures.
One was an adorable six-year-old girl, and the other was a solemn young female Daoist wearing a cyan robe.
If there was one thing that surprised everyone the most at this Peach Blossom Banquet, it was perhaps the daughter of Li Half-Saint.
At only six years old, she displayed exceptional talent. Setting aside her outstanding performance at the Young Dragon Pre-banquet, where she nearly crushed her opponents and obtained eighteen strands of the Queen Mother of the West's Divinity, she also defeated one disciple after another from various divine sects and clans that participated in the pre-banquet.
And at the main banquet of the Young Dragon Gathering, this six-year-old girl managed to persist until the third round.
Many even harbored the wish that Xixi could advance to the fourth round, or even the fifth.
After all, for a six-year-old girl to reach the final rounds in her very first Peach Blossom Banquet was incredibly exciting and unexpected.
In the casinos of the Divine Capital, the bets on Xixi reaching the fifth round had already reached very high odds!
Therefore, the cultivators from various states who had come to the Third City were eagerly anticipating Xixi, this six-year-old little girl, to display unparalleled dominance and sweep through her opponents.
Unfortunately...
She met the Young Dragon of the Divine Capital's first divine sect!
In the Grand Jing Dynasty, there were eleven paths, and each path had its own divine sect.
Among these divine sects, there were natural hierarchies.
The Purple Mansion Sect of the Celestial Master's Way was widely acknowledged as the first divine sect, not only because its sect master, Zhang Wuji, was ranked first on the Divine Roster, but also for his awe-inspiring record of suppressing several sect masters single-handedly.
Moreover, the Purple Mansion Sect had earned its reputation through its performance in past Peach Blossom Banquets.
In every Peach Blossom Banquet, the Purple Mansion Sect would only send three heroes and three young dragons, and they would always manage to secure a spot in the top three, claiming abundant peach-related prizes.
As a result, people genuinely held a sense of reverence for the Purple Mansion Sect.
"It's over... It's the Purple Mansion Sect. This girl's luck has finally run out."
"What luck are you talking about? Look at the remaining participants in the third round of the Peach Blossom Banquet. Who among them isn't the first young dragon of their respective divine sect?"
"It's just a matter of time. It's better to face this opponent now and lose early, minimizing our losses. If she had passed the third round and continued to challenge others, only to encounter an unbeatable opponent and lose, that would be truly heartbreaking."
...
In the Third City, some felt regret, some reveled in others' misfortune, and some sighed with mixed emotions.
Many believed that Xixi'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 was about to shatter her illusions.
Lu Tai Bai sat with a solemn gaze, his eyes revealing a hint of gravity.
Not far from him, Lu Qing Xuan clenched his fists, saying, "Xixi... It's her. Be careful, she's really strong!"
Lu Qing Xuan, this unlucky child, had encountered the Purple Mansion Sect's third young dragon, Zhang Yun Huang, in the first round. The vast disparity in strength had nearly driven Lu Qing Xuan into seclusion.
Lu Qing Xuan was well aware of Zhang Yun Huang's strength, having experienced it firsthand, but he couldn't quite pinpoint where she excelled because... Lu Qing Xuan had lost too quickly.
"She beat you, huh? Don't worry, Xixi the Great will avenge you!"
Xixi, with a mouthful of delicious food prepared by the imperial chefs, chewed vigorously. Hearing Lu Qing Xuan's words, she patted her little chest with a loud smack.
Xixi ate another piece of meat, clapped her hands, and leaped out from behind the table, striding towards the White Jade Square under everyone's gaze.
On the other side, the young female Daoist in a cyan robe emerged with a solemn expression.
She lightly tapped her cloth shoes on the white jade ground, and her entire body seemed to glide through the air as she landed in the center of the square. With a flick of her cyan robe, her gaze fell upon Xixi.
"The first young dragon of the Primordial Dragon Sect, Li Nuan Xi!" Xixi declared, hands on her hips and head held high.
"The third young dragon of the Purple Mansion Sect, Zhang Yun Huang," the young female Daoist in the robe replied with a slight nod.
Xixi narrowed her eyes, feeling a sense of gravity as she sensed a threatening aura from this young female Daoist.
This person was truly formidable!
Xixi clenched her five fingers, and a pink Immortal Craft Gatling gun appeared in her hand. Sparks of fire burst from her feet, and she stood atop two Hell Lotus Flame Wheels, rising into the air.
Suddenly, a peach wood sword appeared in Zhang Yun Huang's hand. She lightly drew the sword through the air, and it seemed to tear open the very fabric of the atmosphere, like a black mountain peak enveloped in a fierce gale.
The sword aura, accompanied by divine essence, rose with a howl.
Zhang Yun Huang's long hair whipped wildly as she unleashed an unimaginable battle intent.
"Come on, little girl."
"Let's see what makes you so impressive, the little girl who earned the praise of your sect master!"
...
...
In the Primordial Dragon Sect's banquet area.
Lu Tai Bai turned to Li Che and revealed a solemn expression in his eyes, "Xixi might have met a formidable opponent."
"This young female Daoist's cultivation is indeed not weak. Although she's only the third young dragon, her vitality has reached the level of a Primordial Great Master. Additionally, her divine essence has reached the Primordial Form realm, and she has even given birth to her origin spirit..."
"This is a difference in cultivation realms."
Upon hearing this, Li Che also became solemn.
"Her overall strength is indeed significantly stronger than Xixi's..."
"Xixi is at a disadvantage due to her young age. This Zhang Yun Huang is fourteen years old and has already reached this height, which is quite remarkable. However, compared to Xixi, she still falls short. Xixi is just too young, only six years old."
"Li Che nodded, "Xixi is still young, there's nothing we can do about it..."
He looked towards the main banquet area of the Purple Mansion Sect, where only five figures were seated.
The leader was a Daoist in purple robes, looking quite aged, but giving Li Che a 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 Sect... He's ranked first on the Divine Ranking." Lu Tai Bai noticed Li Che's gaze and introduced him.
"This person... is very strong, unfathomably so!"
"Although his martial arts skills are average, his mastery of divinity is extraordinary. In fact, the entire Purple Mansion Sect's understanding of divinity is extremely delicate, far surpassing our flexibility." Lu Tai Bai explained.
Li Che's curiosity piqued upon hearing this.
As if sensing Li Che's gaze, the seated Daoist, with a whisk in his arm, turned to look at him with a kind and gentle smile.
Li Che slightly nodded back, returning the smile.
With the other party's friendly gesture, Li Che naturally wouldn't respond with a sour face.
There wasn't any significant conflict between Li Che and the Purple Mansion Sect, so it was best to make more friends. There was no need to turn everyone into enemies.
The main banquet area of the Purple Mansion Sect.
The old Daoist slowly retracted his gaze, and his eyes flickered slightly, "A good Li Half-Saint..."
"Master, what's wrong?"
Beside Zhang Wuji, a black-robed young Daoist asked in confusion.
"In the upcoming Hero Gathering, if you encounter this Li Half-Saint, don't hold back... If you do, you'll lose miserably." Zhang Wuji stroked his beard.
"This Li Half-Saint also seems to be participating in the Hero Gathering. During the pre-banquet, his displayed strength was quite impressive... but it was only just impressive." The black-robed Daoist couldn't help but feel amused.
"With the cultivation of Divine Embryo One Divine Transformation, it's extremely difficult to win the Hero Gathering. I'm aiming for the top spot to obtain the Nine Thousand-Year Immortal Peach to feed my Temple Deity..." Zhang Wuji glanced at the black-robed Daoist, "Don't judge victory solely by visible cultivation..."
"And don't underestimate this Li Half-Saint."
"I sensed a similar aura on him as ours..."
The black-robed Daoist's face changed slightly.
"The same aura as ours? Does he also..."
"..."
"..."
In the Jade Square, two tables were arranged side by side at the main position.
The tables were filled with sumptuous delicacies, fine wines, and delicious dishes.
There were also piles of rosy Immortal Peaches stacked into small mountains on plates, ready to be eaten at any time.
Behind these two tables sat the two esteemed hosts of this Immortal Peach Banquet.
The Grand Jing Emperor and Empress.
Their tables were placed close together, almost joined.
The Grand Jing Emperor's face was obscured by the mist formed by his blood and divinity, making it hard to discern his features. He exuded a majestic pressure like a mountain.
Beside him was the Empress, graceful and beautiful Empress.
"Your Majesty, this girl is Qi Sha's new Divine Talisman disciple. It is said that Qi Sha loves this child very much and even injured the Dragon Queen, the wife of the Pacifying Chaos King, on the street for her." The Empress gently picked up a spiritual fruit with her slender hands and ate it, her eyes fixed on Xixi and Zhang Yun Huang as they stepped onto the Jade Square, a smile on her face.
The Emperor's face was hidden, but he seemed to smile lightly, "Ah, my little niece, it's been many years since I last saw her."
"Ever since my sister's death, this girl... sigh."
The Emperor sighed as he spoke.
The Empress's eyes flickered, and she smiled gently, "Your Majesty, rest assured. After all, we are family. Some things are best left in the past. Qi Sha won't blame you."
The Emperor sighed lightly, "I hope so."
The two fell silent, not speaking further.
Suddenly, the Emperor turned to look at the Empress and pointed at Xixi on the Jade Square.
He said softly, "My Empress."
"What do you think of this girl?"
Huh? The Empress paused, turning to look at the Emperor.
Your Majesty...
What are you planning?
...
...
In the center of the Jade Square, where the banquet tables were arranged, there was an incredibly spacious area.
Two figures fought fiercely under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers.
It was a highly anticipated battle, the first-round match of the Dragonling Competition, featuring the youngest participant, a six-year-old girl, and the young dragon of the Grand Jing's top sect.
The scene stirred the hearts of many.
The city gate of the Third City was already packed with onlookers, and the city tower was filled with martial artists watching the battle.
Everyone craned their necks and widened their eyes.
Many servants also stared at the fight, holding pens and paper, ready to record the battle and send the details to the Ninth, Eighth, and Seventh Cities' taverns, where storytellers would embellish the tale for gamblers, adding to the excitement.
Buzz!
Xixi's plump face lit up with a bright gleam, and her eyes, like black jujubes, sparkled.
Under her feet, the Hell Lotus Flame Wheel spun rapidly, shooting out sparks. Xixi sprinted through the air, and each time her tiny feet landed on the golden wheel, she was propelled upwards.
The pink Immortal Craft Gatling in her hand had six metal tubes engraved with divine patterns, which suddenly turned as red as a branding iron. It spun at high speed.
The Spirit Wood Raven with the highest firepower instantly fired out of the gun barrel, shooting out frantically.
Bang, bang, bang—
Golden light erupted, like the sharpest flying sword in the world, slicing through the hot air currents.
It slammed towards the girl Daoist, Zhang Yun Huang, who was holding a black peach wood sword and performing the sword salute on the spot.
However, in the Niwan Palace between Zhang Yun Huang's eyebrows, there seemed to be a red spot like a jujube spreading and staining.
Then, an invisible divine ripple spread out, like a woven net, enveloping her body.
In a single breath, Xixi shot out three hundred Spirit Wood Ravens, all of which were frozen in mid-air. The imagined explosion did not occur!
Xixi's eyes narrowed.
But the girl Daoist took a step forward with her cloth shoes, and suddenly, like a stage curtain, it opened to both sides. The Spirit Wood Ravens frozen in mid-air were pulled along with the curtain.
The Daoist's body seemed to transform into an arrowhead and shot out!
"So fast!"
Xixi's eyes widened.
A pressure like a mountain suddenly erupted from the Daoist, a feeling of oppression brought by the unity of heaven and man!
This Daoist... was a Great Primordial Master!
Xixi had just broken through the Divine Aura Realm, and there was still a significant gap between them. However, the little girl showed no fear or hesitation. She clenched her five fingers, and a scorching flame swept over, rolling with heat. It was as if a hidden flame lotus was blooming around her.
She gripped a fiery black longsword, the Hell Lotus Yang Divine Sword!
This was a gift from Lu Tai Bai, a mythical weapon. The other Hell Lotus Yin Divine Sword was still in Li Che's possession.
The Daoist's body leaned forward, holding the black peach wood sword diagonally, and quickly drew a residual shadow on the Jade Square.
With a stomp of her cloth shoes, her entire body was accompanied by an invisible spreading wave and a pillar of energy that rose from the ground, soaring into the sky. She held the peach wood sword and slashed towards Xixi.
The Immortal Craft Gatling couldn't restrain this Daoist, and Xixi realized she had met a formidable opponent.
She put away the Immortal Craft Gatling, gripped the Hell Lotus Sword, and slashed down fiercely.
A large and small silhouette collided!
The Hell Lotus Yang Divine Sword and the peach wood sword clashed, but the Daoist's body suddenly became extremely soft, like a flexible weed, brushing past the tip of Xixi's sword.
(End of Chapter)
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