Cangshui Dragon Spirit
April 14th, a day of Heavenly Grace and Benefit, an Ox day clashing with the Sheep day, the Soaring Serpent enters the mouth, and the inauspicious direction is East.
Four days later, Chu Xuanao, along with Li Xunhuan and the Ghost Servant, returned to the banks of the Cang River. Meanwhile, Zhu Wushi had already gone to Bocheng City, Liuyun City, and other places to quell the rebellions.
Today, the two patriarchs of the Imperial Clan and the three dukes left—no, all three patriarchs, including Patriarch Chu Mo, returned to the Imperial Clan.
Chu Xuanao knew very well what they were waiting for these past few days: the letter of surrender from the Great Feng Dynasty. The letter of surrender arrived yesterday, and they were leaving today.
The two patriarchs were already traumatized, fearing that after they left, the Prince of Qin would continue to act as he pleased and take further measures against Great Feng. Therefore, they directly represented Dagan and, in front of the three armies, accepted Great Feng's letter of state and sent it back to the court for preparation.
This means that the three armies accepted the peace negotiations offered by the Great Feng, and everyone knew that this directly eliminated the possibility of Chu Xuanao sending troops again.
The next step was to wait for the Great Feng delegation to arrive. However, before leaving, the Old Ancestor Yinghao told Chu Xuanao something interesting.
Dragon Spirit?
Does this Cangshui harbor a dragon spirit born of nature?
This involuntarily reminded Chu Xuanao of the mission that Ancestor Chu Mo had told him about before. It was precisely because of the [Turbid Water Dragon Spirit] that this ancestor had been wandering for over a hundred years.
Are there really so many dragon spirits born of heaven and earth in the world?
And you just happened to run into it?
Chu Xuanao didn't believe his ancestor's words. "If you believe them, they'll play you to death, and you won't even know how you died."
Looking at Yuan Tiangang, who emerged silently from the void, Chu Xuanao asked with a hint of interest.
"Found it?"
Yuan Tiangang nodded.
"Your Highness, we've found it. The Dagan Imperial Clan is quite capable. The dragon spirit is indeed born of nature, but it wasn't born in this Cangshui. Someone has merged with the entire Cangshui veins to help it transform. Only after its transformation can it be considered the spirit of this Cangshui."
Moreover, before this thing has fully transformed and manifests on its own, unless the entire Cang River is destroyed, no one below the Heavenly Being Realm will be able to detect that dragon spirit."
"Even an ordinary Heavenly Being Realm cultivator would need some effort to detect the anomaly in this Cangshui, which shows that the Dagan Imperial Clan has put a lot of effort into this item."
"Imperial Father, Ancestor, Imperial Clan, you've really got one secret scheme after another. Are you really going to play games with me?"
Chu Xuanao stared at the Cang River, a hint of killing intent in his eyes. The Imperial Clan still hadn't given up on torturing him to death!
The previous warnings were essentially ignored.
He certainly didn't doubt Yuan Tiangang's words. Someone had helped him integrate the entire Cang River vein, so Chu Yinghao's claim that the dragon spirit born from the natural world of Cangshui was all nonsense. He was really taking advantage of Chu Yinghao's ignorance!
Chu Yinghao and the Imperial Clan thought that he couldn't detect anything amiss with just his subordinate Li Xunhuan, so they dared to blatantly lure him into their trap.
Born of nature and nurtured by the spirit of a true dragon, it's incredibly tempting.
"Is this the [Turbid Water Dragon Spirit] that Chu Mo mentioned before?"
"Your Highness, I have never seen the [Turbid Water Dragon Spirit], but the creature in the Cangshui was indeed not like this before. Such true spirits of heaven and earth are extremely rare. The two are very similar, so they should be the same one."
"Calling it the Turbid Water Dragon Spirit is no longer appropriate; 'Cangshui Dragon Spirit' would be more fitting."
"[Cangshui Dragon Spirit]!"
Chu Xuanao murmured, a playful look on his face. No one below the Heavenly Being Realm could detect the dragon spirit; the Imperial Clan had invested heavily in it.
After all, what Heavenly Being Realm would be so idle as to come to the Cangshui and investigate it so thoroughly? It's impossible for them to spend so much time examining the water, unless they know the secret of the Dragon Spirit!!!
Yuan Tiangang stepped forward, his eyes seemingly probing as he analyzed.
"Your Highness, the Imperial Clan placed this dragon spirit in the Cangshui for the same reason as the Xuantian Dao Sect: to obtain that imperial star."
However, compared to the Xuantian Dao Sect, the Dagan Imperial Clan invested more resources; they were willing to sacrifice and preferred to take the initiative to explore that imperial star.
With the [Cangshui Dragon Spirit] placed here, Yuan Tiangang didn't even need to think to know why. The Dagan Imperial Clan was willing to invest heavily, and this item was worth the Emperor Star's attention.
Of course, it was worth it for Yuan Tiangang to take action for his Your Highness!
Chu Xuanao nodded. He understood Yuan Tiangang's meaning. Xuantian Dao Sect had caught up with the opportunity and could see if they could find the Emperor Star. Even if they couldn't, it didn't matter, since they hadn't paid anything and wouldn't lose out.
Compared to the Dao Sect, the Dagan Imperial Clan is a qualified hunter; they are willing to invest money and spare no expense.
If you don't come out, I'll lure you out. If there's no opportunity, I'll create one. As long as I catch you and can accomplish what I want, it won't be a loss.
The Chu Imperial Clan is not to be underestimated; necessary sacrifices are inevitable in order to achieve a certain outcome.
Take Chu Xuanao, for example. As he pondered, a sharp glint appeared in his eyes. Using this thing to lure him into the game was, in the eyes of the Imperial Clan, nothing more than a casual move.
He was merely a minor pawn in the game. The Imperial Clan's main objective was still the imperial star. Once the [Cangshui Dragon Spirit] appeared, if he were to compete for it, a battle between him and the imperial star was inevitable.
If the Emperor Star wants this thing, it will inevitably face pressure from all sides. Chu Xuanao is just one of the links used by the Imperial Clan to cause trouble for the Emperor Star.
The more forces or individuals involved, the more trouble the imperial star will face, and the greater the risk of exposure.
"Haha! The Imperial Clan told me about this directly, which means they've decided to have me make preparations and get involved in this matter."
"They've made me sit in Land of Cangshui again. Even if I have no intention of doing so, I have no choice but to get involved. If this thing gets out, Cangshui will surely descend into chaos. From the moment they made me sit in Cangshui, I have been one of the centers of this storm."
As he spoke, Chu Xuanao's tone grew increasingly sinister, his deep voice filled with endless chill and killing intent. He was all too familiar with this tactic.
Judging from his actions, isn't this exactly the same as his plan to raise the Blood Dragon Banner and rally the world?
It's an open conspiracy. What can you do even if you know about it? You're forced into it; you can't avoid participating.
Chu Xuanao slowly bent down and squatted on the riverbank. His right hand was wrapped in blazing red true energy. He put his hand into the river water, and the moment it touched the surface, a wisp of steam appeared.
"Sizzle! Sizzle!"
A faint sound of boiling water could be heard, like a basin of water being suddenly poured onto a fire; the sound continued.
Chu Xuanao's own Supreme Yang True Qi, compared to the vast expanse of the Cang River, which stretched over a thousand feet, was like an ant trying to shake a tree—how could one person possibly move the Cang River?
"Yuan Tiangang, do you think we can shake the Cang River?"
Hearing these words and seeing his Your Highness's actions, Yuan Tiangang understood his Your Highness's meaning and secretly transmitted a message to Li Xunhuan.
Yuan Tiangang bowed slightly and said.
"The world is unaware of the dragon in the Cangshui, the true nature of the Corpse Immortal Sect, and the existence of the Ziwei Emperor Star in this world."
"But this is not the world. Even if the whole world were at large, no one would know of Your Highness's might. Some people think that they are the Cang River, and all living beings are just fish in it, beyond human control."
"But little do you know that the Cang River is merely a corner of the world. If Your Highness desires, I can also sever the Cang River, causing all these rivers to dry up and vanish into nothingness."
At the same time, Li Xunhuan behind Chu Xuanao gathered a blade of light and fell from Chu Xuanao's outstretched palm, slashing straight at the Cang River.
With a single slash, the sword cleaved the Cang River for hundreds of feet, leaving a ravine nearly a hundred meters deep on the water's surface. The sword's sharpness raged across the river, lingering for a long time.