It Was Still Anyone's Game

After leaving Tianchi, Lu Li looked back, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He's only 19, too young, and completely unprepared to have children.

Whether the Dragon Girl can conceive is still unknown; it's up to fate.

At this moment, Xia Weiyin and the others were taking inventory of the pile of magical artifacts.

These were all seized by the Dragon Girl after defeating the villains; there were exactly 12 items.

Aside from the four bladeless flying swords, the rest are items like Bodhi Seed, Vajra Pestle, and conch shells, all imbued with a Buddhist style.

Especially the Buddha Statue with Body Illumination its head, it is no ordinary object.

Xia Weijun poked the fleshy protuberance on the Buddha's head and asked in surprise, "This is already at the second rank? Does the Dragon Girl have a grudge against Buddhism?"

Lu Li said, "Xiao Yu killed the Hengshan Sect Leader."

"I see!"

Xia Weijun suddenly realized:

"Buddhism is known for its tendency to convert and guide, and the Hengshan Sect has its own Joyful Zen practice; they'd definitely have designs on the Dragon Girl. She deserved to be killed!"

The Great Joy Meditation, which can gather Yin Yuan, originated from the Hengshan Sect.

Lu Li then remembered that Sister Xia had also practiced someone else's powerful Divine Art, the Buddha's Palm, and asked:

"Has the Hengshan Sect declined? We haven't seen anyone from the Mount Song or Mount Heng Sect either."

"A hundred years ago, the Hengshan Sect of the Hengshan Sect was shot down from the sky by the Huashan Sect, and it has never dared to show itself again."

Xia Weijun pondered for a moment and said:

"As for the Song and Heng schools, they are a level weaker than the Huashan and Mount Tai Sect, so they dare not compete with them."

"However, there are exceptions!"

Xia Weijun glanced at her young man with her large, almond-shaped eyes, admiring him yet also somewhat worried:

"With my talent, both sects will definitely fight over me, and they will be determined to bring you into their ranks."

Hearing this, Xiao Cha laughed and said:

"Great! Doesn't that mean we can raise the price on the spot? Make them bring out cultivation methods, treasures, and stuff like that!"

"It's not that simple."

With information provided by Su Qing, and having also met two True Lords from the Immortal Sect, Lu Li knew all too well what kind of people these were.

As expected, Xia Weiyin said in a deep voice:

"No matter how talented I am, I'm still an outsider... Just like the Heavenly Court's attempt to recruit Sun Wukong, there weren't many benefits, but they did resort to all sorts of underhanded tactics."

As the saying goes, "People fear becoming famous, just as pigs fear growing fat," and a genius like Lu Li is bound to attract unwanted attention.

But he has no connection with any powerful figures, nor is he a member of a sect's inner circle.

Just as Su Qing had said before... even powerful figures are worried about blocking the path of their juniors.

The so-called "appeasement" is nothing more than wanting an obedient slave or spirit pet.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment, but Lu Li remained unperturbed and calmly asked:

"Is the strongest fighting force that the Five Peaks Immortal Sect can currently deploy the 'Manifestation Golden Body'?"

"That's right," Xia Weijun said seriously, "They are all sect leaders."

Lu Li nodded and said, "Then I will also advance to the 'Manifestation Golden Body' and won't need to pay any attention to these bastards."

He bathed and drank dragon blood and dragon fluids, and ate a bellyful of top-grade Spirit Fruit, just one step away from reaching the Golden Body Realm.

Xia Weijun's face lit up with joy, but she also seemed somewhat uncertain:

"There are five immortal sects. If you add my master and Uncle-Master Zhenyangzi..."

Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Cha hurriedly called out:

"We'll be at our golden age soon too! We'll see who has more people then!"

"We?!"

Xia Weijun stared blankly at Xiao Cha. This girl was full of vitality and energy, and she was covered with a soft glow from head to toe.

Wan Qing, the cat-eared girl... and even myself, were all like this.

With an unrestricted supply of spiritual energy, daily diligent practice, and the help of the magma spring, everyone was unknowingly close to achieving the Golden Body realm.

Of course, the Wan Qing was a "Manifestation," but its fighting strength would only be stronger and its role greater!

Xia Weijun was slightly stunned... This was too fast! Just over half a year ago, she had only just reached the Innate Realm, how could she have already reached the Golden Body Realm?

So it wasn't until Xiao Cha called out that the older sister realized what was happening and murmured:

"Yeah, we've all broken through... it's really hard to say who'll have more. And there's the Dragon Girl as the grand finale!"

Xiao Cha laughed heartily, "That's exactly right! We don't need to be afraid of anyone!"

Xia Weijun chuckled self-deprecatingly, realizing that even she had a day when her cultivation progressed too quickly and she couldn't keep up.

Lu Li asked her, "Sister Xia, I need to tear a few Devils apart with my own hands. Are there any more in Shengjing with the innate level or above?"

"Have!"

Xia Weijun nodded and said, "At minus 30 degrees Celsius, in this icy and snowy environment, they won't be able to leave so quickly."

"Then go quickly, I need to adjust my body and also find my Fighting Spirit."

Lu Li waved his hand, lifting everyone up and flying towards Shengjing.

As they flew, they asked again, "Where Daoist Priest your master and Zhenyangzi?"

Xia Weijun said softly, "We will hold a memorial service at the Tai Chi Palace ruins."

"..."

Lu Li paused for a moment, then said, "After we've finished tearing apart the Devils, let's go and offer incense."

Before even arriving in Shengjing, Lu Li was already a little excited, his spirits already high!

Meanwhile, Shengjing) had been living in constant fear since the day before yesterday.

The streets were filled with crowds of people bundled up in heavy clothing, running around like headless flies.

This city already belongs to the People of Izumo; it is their home.

The simultaneous deaths of two True Lords and three Grandmaster struck like a bolt from the blue in the hearts of every People of Izumo.

What to do? Run?

In the snowstorm with temperatures dropping to -30 degrees Celsius, only a few experts at the Marrow Cleansing realm or above could escape.

But what about the property and loved ones?

It takes immense courage to abandon one's wife and children and simply walk away.

Therefore, many people held onto a sliver of hope, expecting reinforcements from China and calculating that the Chinese would not dare to kill civilians...

There are many reasons to comfort oneself, but ultimately it comes down to not being able to give up money and family ties.

Until Lu Li and his family arrived.

Looking at the city with its Izumo- like architecture, Lu Li said with satisfaction:

"A completely enemy nation, so there's nothing to worry about. By the way, take any of these magical artifacts you fancy for self-defense."

Lu Li placed the 12 magical artifacts, including a second-grade Buddha Statue, in front of the women for them to choose from.

He himself appeared in mid-air above the city, manifesting three dragon heads that spewed out golden torrents from their mouths.

Three jets of water crashed through the air at eight times the Mach, bursting into White Shockwave that swept across the buildings below, turning them into powder like biscuits.

"It has to be torn by hand..."

Lu Li subconsciously used his Spirit Refinement techniques to solve the problem, only realizing after he finished spraying... this time he had to tear it apart by hand to adapt to the power and ignite his Fighting Spirit.

He quickly landed on the ground and unleashed the <White Dragon Whip Technique: Soaring Dragon Startles> at a nearby family of three.

His arm lashed out like a whip, transforming into a wailing black shadow that smashed his father, who was holding a samurai sword, along with his wife and children, into a bloody mess.

"Not bad, my Martial Arts skills are quite impressive as well."

Lu Li charged straight into the crowd.

The women had also chosen their preferred ritual implements.

Wan Qing and Xiao Cha already had them, I didn't take any more.

Xing Ru took a 4th-grade "Dharmachakra", Yue Ru took a 4th-grade "Conch Shell".

Xia Weiyin, on the other hand, shamelessly asked for the Buddha Statue.

It takes a certain amount of Buddhist practice to control this thing, and only she, having become a nun for many years out of spite, meets the requirements.

But since it was a second-grade treasure after all, even though they were husband and wife, Sister Xia still felt a little embarrassed.

Lu Li didn't care at all and shouted from afar, "Perfect opportunity to test our Devils!"