A thousand dragons emerged from the water, a breathtaking sight. The sky was filled with Dragon Qi and celestial light, intertwined together, as if a magnificent fairyland had descended upon the mortal world.
"Long ago, True Dragon ascended to the heavenly gate, bringing blessings to the region, and even transformed a brood of small carp into Dragon Carp!"
The elderly man surnamed Yun was filled with amazement.
The Thousand Dragons are not True Dragon race, but a group of carp that have transformed by absorbing Dragon Qi. However, they have all become powerful, with the lowest level being Dao Ancestor.
The pearl was clearly the outer skin left behind by that True Dragon after its transformation, which, nourished by the Dragon Qi, transformed into a supreme Supreme Treasure for cultivation.
The pearls shone brightly, and the radiant energy they exuded even stirred something within Jiang Ping.
With a loud bang, the old man slammed his hand on the shore, unleashing a thousand layers of thunder and lightning that sent the nest of Dragon Carp flying.
In fact, this kind of carp is also a highly nutritious food; when made into a soup, it can enhance the physique of the World Lord.
However, with the pearl above, we must choose the better one first, otherwise things may change.
With a whoosh, a streak of Sword Light pierced through the sky and came straight at you.
"Leave the treasure behind!"
Multiple beams of divine light shot into the sky from afar, clearly indicating that other treasure hunters had been alerted by the unusual phenomenon at the Cold Pool.
The old man's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly grasped the pearl in his hand, but it was too late to avoid the Sword Light; he was firmly locked on.
Sword Qi crisscrossed, causing mountains and valleys to explode and disintegrate instantly.
On the Sky Curtain, crimson light poured down like endless Heavenly Light, turning the sky and the ground red, as if fire were burning the clouds.
The old man opened up the Dharma Image Heaven and Earth, Order and Rules, just as they erupted, faced complete disintegration.
His legs were sinking, and blood was already trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Even the Peerless Dao Ancestor pale in comparison when faced with a single blow from a World Lord.
As he faced certain Yellow Springs, he cried out anxiously, "Young friend Jiang, save me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, it seemed as if the five majestic Five Sacred Mountains rose into the sky, piercing through the heavens and tearing apart the clouds, leaving a deep five-finger imprint on the universe.
Countless brilliant leaves fell, and thousands of mountains exploded, sweeping away all the Sword Qi in the blink of an eye.
"Um?"
In the distance, a majestic figure stood with a slightly narrowed gaze and an icy expression.
He immediately drew his sword, and countless strands of Sword Qi soared into the sky, far more terrifying than before.
"So what if it's Chaos Body?"
The vast sea of clouds parted, revealing a gigantic face on the dome, its pupils gleaming crimson, like the sun and moon traversing the sky, overlooking the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.
As this World Lord unleashed his power and used his true essence, countless Sword Qi rained down. At the same time, he condensed the Great Hand of Ultimate Truth, causing Mountains and Rivers to crack for thousands of miles, and the surging Qi Mechanism was like a vast ocean bursting its banks.
In response, Jiang Ping looked up, and a golden light instantly pierced through the heavens and earth.
A pair of Divine Eyes seemed to have come from beyond the heavens, vast and boundless, like the eyes of the Milky Way. Even the eyelashes could be described as majestic mountains. The light in the eyes was brilliant, like three suns shining at the same time. The earth instantly became like a furnace, and Peak Dao Ancestor was melting.
Bang! Bang!
Sword Qi tore through the sky.
That enormous face seemed to be set ablaze, with boundless Daoist fire burning the sky and fiery clouds stretching for billions of miles.
With a soft groan, the World Lord's pained expression remained, but the sky had already cleared, and the enemies retreated.
Jiang Ping stood with his hands folded back, untouched by dust, remaining as steadfast as a rock from beginning to end.
The old man beside him carefully put the pearl away, then showed admiration and respect.
"Young friend Jiang has truly made a name for himself. To dare to participate in the competition for disciples of Immortal Mountain is an extraordinary feat. Thank you very much, and I will definitely repay you in the future."
In fact, the reason he dared to snatch food from the tiger's mouth and even compete with the World Lord was because Jiang Ping was by his side.
Jiang Ping waved his hand and chuckled:
"I'm also after resources."
After saying this, he suddenly reached into the Cold Pool, and a moment later, an enormous pearl flew out of the water.
Dragon Pearl!
A surprised voice came from afar, followed by the sound of something breaking through the air, as Yun Shen and Qing Wei arrived one after the other.
Qing Wei, still somewhat surprised, said, "Fellow Daoist, you are truly blessed to have such a reward on a single outing."
Compared to the pearl on the old man's body, what Jiang Ping obtained was the true treasure of the Cold Pool, and also the main reason why the World Lord had made his move earlier.
This Supreme Treasure was even helpful for her to break through to the Great Accomplishment stage.
So that's how it is.
The old man's expression was complicated. In an instant, he no longer found the pearl on his body appealing. He had just narrowly escaped death and thought he had taken all the good fortune, but in reality, he had only drawn the fire of this young man.
"Grandfather, you're injured."
Yun Shen approached the old man and found that he was injured, his legs were almost torn off, and he still had the Qi Mechanism of World Lord remaining.
The old man shook his head. "It's alright, I'm much better now. It's all thanks to young friend Jiang's help."
"Hmm." Yun Shen nodded gently, without saying anything more, and immediately began to treat his grandfather's injuries.
Jiang Ping realized that in the other party's eyes, it was only natural for him to take action.
Or perhaps he was already resentful that he hadn't acted in time, leading to his grandfather's injury.
At this moment, Qing Wei smiled and said:
"Actually, if you simply mention Brother Yun's name, I doubt that the World Lord would dare to harm you in the slightest."
The old man chuckled and said, "The situation was urgent. I was so focused on securing good fortune for my grandson that I didn't think to think of anything else. Besides, with young friend Jiang by my side, I reckon his life is safe."
"Yes, Fellow Daoist Jiang is indeed strong. Although you are still in the Dao Ancestor realm, judging from that Divine Eye Art just now, even an ordinary World Lord would not be able to withstand it. Even I would have to be cautious when facing it."
Qing Wei praised again.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ping began studying the Dragon Pearl.
This is Supreme Treasure nourished by the True Dragon Blood. It can strengthen the body and stabilize the Inner World, making it a rather good cultivation artifact.
Of course, with his extensive experience, he could easily discern that the woman's words beside him were tinged with provocation.
While seemingly praising him, it also implied that if he had acted more promptly, the elderly man could have been spared physical pain.
Human hearts are unpredictable; this woman seems to have harbored evil intentions towards his Dragon Pearl.
Soon, the four of them set off together, heading closer to the heart of the mountain.
This Big Mountain is usually not frequented by treasure hunters, mostly by low-level martial artists. But in the past few days, not only have Dao Ancestors appeared, but even World Lords have shown their faces.
Therefore, it is very likely that some kind of extraordinary destiny is hidden within.
"Could it be that the Dragon Ancestor who leaped forward back then left behind some great opportunity?"
"Not necessarily. The Dragon Ancestor chose this unremarkable Big Mountain to break through his cultivation back then, perhaps because the mountain itself has some special characteristics."
Deep in the Big Mountains, white mist hangs heavy, and Divine Medicine herbs and rare plants abound by the roadside.
Normally, few people dare to venture into this place. Dao Ancestor- level demons appear one after another, and World-level aliens also reside here.
However, it was unusually quiet today, except for the strong smell of blood.
Clearly, a large number of powerful individuals gathered and cleared out all the demons from this area.
Soon, the four approached the core area, a valley where divine light surged and thunder roared.
The outer perimeter was piled high with corpses, all of whom were Dao Ancestors or lower-ranking beings.
At the end, a few beings stood, all incredibly powerful, each World Lord Great Being.
Jiang Ping observed carefully and discovered that the auras of three people were affecting the surrounding Time and Space, and their strength was no less than that of Yun Shen Qing Wei beside him.
"Charge straight in and Clear the field!"
Yun Shen's aura was fiery, and he looked at Qing Wei with a sharp gaze, intending to join forces.
As for Jiang Ping, he was automatically ignored.
Qing Wei gently shook her head and said, "Let's observe the situation first."
Amidst the dazzling light and rain, she continuously activated her supreme martial arts technique, concealing the presence of several people.
A deafening explosion resounded, followed by violent shockwaves ahead.
The group of World Lords simultaneously attacked, bombarding a certain point in the Void.
At that moment, Jiang Ping suddenly frowned slightly, took a step back, and shielded Yun Shen and the other two in front of him.