Qiangu Dongfeng's Communication, Soaring Serpent Descends, Burning Heaven Boiling Sea

# Chapter 21: Qiangu Dongfeng's Communication, Soaring Serpent Descends, Burning Heaven Boiling Sea (4K)

The beach lounge chair still carried the residual warmth of sunlight. Zhao Xuanzhen twisted open the sunscreen bottle cap; sweet fragrance mingled with sea salt aroma dissolved between his fingers.

A strange sensation of coolness and warmth merging wound along her spine. Leng Yaozhu's long eyelashes trembled faintly. Under the warmth of her body temperature, the sunscreen seemed to steam with caramel scent, mingling with this Sky Phoenix Douluo's rose-like natural fragrance—rich and intoxicating, seeping into heart and lungs.

As a master of technique, Zhao Xuanzhen's skill in applying sunscreen was unparalleled. His pressure was neither too heavy nor too light, the sunscreen spread evenly. Sunlight poured down, and Leng Yaozhu's skin gleamed with a pearlescent luster like mother-of-pearl.

Zhao Xuanzhen let out a soft breath, gazing at his handiwork. A sense of achievement welled up in his heart. It was just that such a snow-jade beautiful back—it was truly a pity not to put cupping jars on it.

Throughout the entire process, Leng Yaozhu remained silent the whole time, her Crimson Phoenix Eyes tightly shut. No emotional change could be seen on her exterior, as if she were quietly savoring her disciple's exquisite technique.

"Ding ling ling—"

The ringtone of the Soul Guide Communicator shattered the warm and beautiful atmosphere between master and disciple. Leng Yaozhu opened her eyes, glanced at the incoming call note, and a trace of annoyance flickered in her gaze.

Qiangu Dongfeng.

Annoyance aside, Qiangu Dongfeng was, after all, the Spirit Transferring Tower Master. By reason, Deputy Tower Master Leng Yaozhu could not ignore his communication.

Her finger pressed the answer button. Since Leng Yaozhu had neither asked Zhao Xuanzhen to withdraw nor used soul power to block sound transmission, Zhao Xuanzhen clearly heard a vigorous, enthusiastic male voice.

"Yaozhu, it's me."

"Is there something?" Leng Yaozhu said indifferently.

"I heard you went to Eastsea City for a vacation. Eastsea City's scenery is picturesque, and the beach is even more superb. I took Zhangting there when he was little." Qiangu Dongfeng said with a chuckle.

"Ever since Yulai left the Spirit Pagoda, you've never relaxed. I wish you a thoroughly enjoyable time this trip."

"Thank you. Is there anything else? If not, I'm hanging up."

At these words, the other side paused for a brief second. Qiangu Dongfeng's tone turned somewhat heavy: "Yaozhu, what's going on with the Eastsea City Spirit Pagoda? Two newly transferred Spirit Ascension Platform guardians died, and all three External Soul Bones have disappeared.

External Soul Bones are different from ordinary soul bones. They are precious assets that are almost impossible to use a second time. Moreover, those three External Soul Bones, even placed in the treasure trove accumulated by the Spirit Pagoda over ten thousand years, are among the top tier.

The Evil Eye Tyrant is an Evil Emperor Descendant. A thousand years of cultivation produced an extremely rare atavistic form. If it hadn't fallen into the Spirit Pagoda's hands, it would have had the chance to comprehend the power of time and space and become the next Evil Eye Tyrant Ruler.

The Darkgold Fearclaw Bear carries the Bear Monarch's bloodline in its veins. It is the only Super Soul Beast in history to drop two External Soul Bones. According to Spirit Pagoda historical records, when this Darkgold Fearclaw Bear was captured, the Bear Monarch went mad on the spot, and its Darkgold Fearclaw tore apart two Title Douluo.

Yaozhu, this time... you've truly gone too far!"

The dagger was revealed when the picture was unrolled. All those cordial greetings were just a cover. Qiangu Dongfeng was clearly interrogating Leng Yaozhu about the three External Soul Bones.

A conflict had erupted between the Spirit Pagoda Deputy Tower Master and the Tower Master. Zhao Xuanzhen subconsciously stopped his oiling motion, while Leng Yaozhu said, unruffled:

"Qiangu Dongfeng, everything I did conforms to Spirit Pagoda rules.

East Sea Tower Master Lu Ming reported that the Eastsea City Spirit Ascension Platform suddenly experienced an abnormal situation. The entire primary Spirit Ascension Platform was on the verge of collapse. The original guardians were insufficient to stabilize the energy, urgently requiring headquarters to dispatch multiple guardians to hold it.

I judged that the Darkgold Fearclaw Bear and Evil Eye Tyrant were most suitable and decided to transfer them to Eastsea City. The Eastsea City primary Spirit Ascension Platform has already returned to normal thanks to those two soul beasts. The matter has been resolved satisfactorily.

As for the two guardians' deaths and the External Soul Bones, under the restriction of the primary Spirit Ascension Platform's three-ring peak limit, being able to kill a thousand-year-grade Super Soul Beast—I did not anticipate that.

That said, the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars' Spirit Ascension Platform guardians are made from soul bones and have no absorption restrictions. This was originally the early Spirit Pagoda's reward for powerful soul masters. It's just that no one has accomplished it in ten thousand years."

As her voice fell, Zhao Xuanzhen heard Qiangu Dongfeng's breathing instantly grow heavier. At the same time, he fully understood Leng Yaozhu's methods. No wonder she hadn't directly handed over the three External Soul Bones—she was waiting for Qiangu Dongfeng!

By the rules, follow the procedures, no blame sticks. Zhao Xuanzhen was all too familiar with this!

"Don't stop. Continue."

After shutting down Qiangu Dongfeng, Leng Yaozhu turned her head and looked at Zhao Xuanzhen with displeasure.

A master's command was hard to defy. Zhao Xuanzhen immediately began working, once again transforming into a diligent oil applicator.

"Yaozhu, you..."

On the other side, Qiangu Dongfeng's voice carried a thick note of disbelief. Was this vacation proper? Where exactly was it going!?

"That's how it is. If you have objections, you can ask me at the next Spirit Pagoda meeting. Oh, right. The Eastsea City primary Spirit Ascension Platform is short one guardian. Transfer that original century Darkgold Fearclaw Bear back."

After speaking, Leng Yaozhu casually and elegantly hung up the Soul Guide Communicator.

"Teacher, will those three External Soul Bones affect your Deputy Tower Master position?" Zhao Xuanzhen asked softly.

"Of course not." Leng Yaozhu smiled faintly. "The Phoenix Family has operated for a thousand years, with successive generations serving as Spirit Pagoda Deputy Tower Masters. Our power is deeply entrenched. Qiangu Dongfeng wouldn't dare to tear off the mask easily.

In the last few hundred years, the Qiangu Clan has firmly occupied the Spirit Pagoda Tower Master's great seat, lining their own pockets, opening back doors for their family countless times. I only used legitimate means to take three small External Soul Bones—far from matching the Qiangu Clan's autocratic tyranny.

Qiangu Dongfeng knows this well. If dirty things are brought to the table, it won't look good for anyone. This communication wasn't about getting the soul bones back. He was telling me in a subtle way to know when to stop. Three External Soul Bones are the bottom line. I can't keep taking."

"I see..."

Spirit Transmission Tower Headquarters, 107th floor, Tower Master's residence.

Behind a desk stood a middle-aged man, tall and handsome, radiating a powerful oppressive aura. The Soul Guide Communicator in his hand trembled with a creaking sound, as if it might explode the next second.

Qiangu Dongfeng's face was as dark as water. The Spirit Pagoda was the Qiangu Clan's Spirit Pagoda. Leng Yaozhu quietly swindling away three External Soul Bones was already excessive. But what enraged him most was that sentence Leng Yaozhu had clearly said to someone else!

In the past, he had pursued Leng Yaozhu for many years but never achieved his desire. He had to marry and have children to carry on the family bloodline.

Now that his wife had died young, Qiangu Dongfeng had once again stirred up thoughts of pursuing Leng Yaozhu. But heaven did not grant his wish. The other party seemed to have thought things through and started enjoying a happy life!

"Grandfather, calm down..."

A tall, spirited figure said cautiously.

"Grandfather is fine, Zhangting."

Seeing his grandson Qiangu Zhangting, Qiangu Dongfeng's mood finally found some solace.

Qiangu Zhangting was the most outstanding junior of the Qiangu Clan, and also the next Spirit Transferring Tower Master that Qiangu Dongfeng had been vigorously cultivating.

Patting his grandson on the shoulder, Qiangu Dongfeng spoke: "Leng Yaozhu has never overstepped since taking office as Deputy Tower Master. She adopted two children, and those three External Soul Bones must have been sought for them."

Qiangu Zhangting frowned: "Grandfather, I've actually seen them a few times at the Spirit Transferring Tower. They look young, like children, no real threat."

"That's not the case."

Qiangu Dongfeng shook his head, his gaze sharp as a hawk's: "After Leng Yaozhu adopted those two children, I suddenly wanted to see their abilities one day. But Leng Yaozhu used her Deputy Tower Master authority to completely destroy the battle footage of them entering the Spirit Ascension Platform. Including the Real Illusion, Illusion Brain Douluo Han Tianyi and Leng Yaozhu are on the same side.

Zhangting, they are not simple. You must redouble your efforts. The future Spirit Transferring Tower Master cannot fall behind others."

"Yes, Grandfather!"

His grandson's reply was resounding. Qiangu Dongfeng nodded with satisfaction and said: "It's never too late to mend the fold. Leng Yaozhu has essentially reminded me. From now on, the Spirit Ascension Platform guardian's soul bones will be explicitly forbidden for soul masters to absorb!

Come, Grandfather will accompany you to the top floor of the Spirit Ascension Platform, to withstand the will impact of that soul beast.

The Martial God will temper your Club Intent..."

As the sun set, the sea was dyed orange-red by the dim yellow light. The waves grew increasingly turbulent. Zhao Xuanzhen and Leng Yaozhu sat side by side on beach lounge chairs, their gazes fixed on a black dot in the distance that slowly grew larger.

"Hahaha, Zhao Xuanzhen, don't blame the road for being bumpy when you're the one who can't walk! You can catch crabs in the sea!"

Na'er returned from foraging, her excitement and joy overflowing. The silver-white spear was slung over her shoulder, its tip hanging four basin-sized, bluish-black crabs.

A ten-year soul beast, Green Armor Crab. Big and delicious!

"The Silver Dragon Spear following you—it's lived its life worth it."

Zhao Xuanzhen gave a thumbs up, purely malicious speculation. A divine artifact has a spirit. Could the Silver Dragon Spear possibly break away from Na'er and actively return to Gu Yue's embrace?

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Na'er glared at Zhao Xuanzhen, shaking the Silver Dragon Spear to show off her spoils: "You just know how to sunbathe and slack off. Unlike me, I don't even forget to catch seafood while swimming!

Such big crabs, we're in for a treat tonight!

One for you, one for me!

One for Aunt Leng, one for me!"

While some rejoiced, others grieved. The three on the beach were harmonious and happy. At the Eastsea City Spirit Transferring Tower, the law enforcement team leaders, the Stick Brothers, were conversing with a burly man.

The burly man was over two meters tall, completely bald, with a thick beard. He clenched his fists tightly, trying to be as gentle as possible: "Gentlemen, the Spirit Transferring Tower law enforcement team and the Eastsea City Mecha Brigade have cooperated many times, and every mission was completed successfully.

My younger brother, Guang Long, acted on impulse and accidentally offended a high-level disciple of the Spirit Transferring Tower. I apologize to you on his behalf and am willing to offer compensation. Could you do me a favor and let him out?"

The Stick Brothers exchanged a glance. One of them said: "Guang Biao, you're a big shot in Eastsea City. Out of respect for our past cooperation, we'll be straight with you.

Guang Long provoked someone he shouldn't have. You should be grateful you're still wearing the Mecha Brigade uniform. If those two little ancestors had so much as a scratch yesterday, your entire family could have slit their own throats.

The Revered One behind them—even Tower Master Lu has to bow and scrape before them. So many people in the Eastsea Spirit Transferring Tower are desperate for a promotion, but it's just a small matter of one word from those two little ancestors. Guang Long isn't a hooligan anymore; he's a stepping stone for everyone to cross class."

"Not even a sliver of leeway?" Guang Biao asked unwillingly.

Revered One—the exclusive title for a Title Douluo, an existence above the clouds. He realized his brother was in deep trouble.

The Stick Brothers said coldly: "Relying on your power and authority as the Eastsea City Mecha Brigade Captain, Guang Long ran rampant doing evil everywhere. Little did he know that when he encountered greater power and authority, he was no different from a fish on a chopping block.

A big shot might not care about the life or death of a hooligan, but those little people desperately climbing up do. If Guang Long's death makes those two little ancestors laugh once, then his life was worth it.

Go back. Pray that Guang Long is reborn into a good family in his next life and doesn't hit a wall."

Guang Biao didn't know how he walked out of the Spirit Transferring Tower. Earlier, he had led the Mecha Brigade to surround the Eastsea Academy, but he wouldn't dare do the same to the Spirit Transferring Tower.

The Eastsea City Mecha Captain, Soul Emperor, Mecha Master—these three identities meant nothing in front of the Spirit Transferring Tower. The Mecha Brigade would only be sent to their deaths.

The Guang brothers came from an ordinary family. Their parents died young when they were children, and the family was poor. Only one of the brothers could afford to buy a high-quality spirit to awaken their martial soul talent. Because of this, Guang Biao always felt guilty towards Guang Long, repeatedly indulging his brother's evil deeds until it led to this catastrophe.

"Little brother, we only have each other. Even if it costs me my life, I will avenge you!"

Guang Biao's eyes were bloodshot. From the descriptions of the people around the old street, he had memorized the facial features of those two.

Late at night, moonlight soaked through the clouds. The entire starry sky was brilliant, led by nine stars. A silvery frost-like luster flowed with the wind. The peaks of the Eastsea waves rose, the light shattered into thousands of silver glints, and when the sea surface calmed, it coalesced into complete light spots.

A night of brilliant stars—star power surged. A once-in-a-millennium perfect opportunity for a Star Phase Soul Master.

In a certain room of the Eastsea City Spirit Transferring Tower, Zhao Xuanzhen's eyes swirled with golden light.

"Soaring Serpent, Deceitful Soul."

"I obey My Lord's command."

A stream of pitch-black qi condensed into a replica of Zhao Xuanzhen, sitting cross-legged on the bed. At the same time, part of the qi attached to his body and face, making it impossible to see his true appearance or physique.

The Eight Deceitful Gods' Soaring Serpent was the Southern Fire, its authority being Deceit, Deception, and excelling at disrupting the spirit.

Using a single Deceitful Soul to fool Leng Yaozhu's perception, Zhao Xuanzhen left the Spirit Transferring Tower. With the Soaring Serpent's quasi-god power and the brilliant starry night, tonight he would do something to eliminate future troubles.

"Before that, let's deal with a little tail."

Guang Biao's irritable and bloodthirsty emotions caught the Soaring Serpent's attention. The bald head was too recognizable. Zhao Xuanzhen knew at a glance that this was related to Guang Long.

The next second, Guang Biao, who had been lying in ambush for a long time, saw spots before his eyes. At this moment, others were deceived by the Deceptive Power, and only he saw Zhao Xuanzhen walk out of the Spirit Transferring Tower.

"Blood debt must be repaid in blood!"

Guang Biao smiled cruelly. A genius alone—the opportunity had come! To avoid alerting the experts of the Spirit Pagoda, he trailed Zhao Xuanzhen from afar, planning to make his move in a secluded spot.

However, contrary to Guang Biao's expectations, Zhao Xuanzhen headed straight for the seaside, ice forming beneath his feet with every step as he slowly walked toward the depths of the ocean. This suited Guang Biao's plans perfectly, and he quickly released his mecha to follow.

Stars hung across the sky, light and shadow shifting between the waves. Night-faring seabirds skimmed the sea's surface, their wings stained with starlight and ocean glow.

"The distance should be about right. You must be tired of following by now."

A clear, crisp voice rang out across the distance. The bear-like Black-Grade Mecha burst through the sea surface as the metal panels of its cockpit rose. Guang Biao's expression twisted savagely: "Boy, pay with your life for my brother!"

Two yellow and four purple Soul Rings emerged. His martial soul, the Iron Armor Dragon, fused with his body, iron-gray scales wrapping around him like a thick suit of armor as he manipulated the mecha to charge at Zhao Xuanzhen.

"Boom—"

Beneath Zhao Xuanzhen's feet, the Bagua Qimen God Plate bloomed. Starlight shattered across the sea's surface as a water wall hundreds of meters high surged upward. Two scarlet vertical pupils pierced through the ocean, their irises swirling with nebula-like Lava Veins.

The Giant Serpent's head rose, the air wailing in a miserable scream. Its pitch-black scales crushed the light of the stars and moon, as if condensing all the darkness of the world into an indestructible suit of armor. Its raised upper body blotted out the sky!

"Ding—"

The Black-Grade Mecha, controlled by a Sixth Ring Soul Emperor, slammed into the Giant Serpent's scales, sending up a tiny spark before rebounding at an even greater speed. Guang Biao heard the roar of blood in his eardrums!

He stared in terror at the colossal creature before him. The Black-Grade Mecha wasn't even as large as the Giant Serpent's head!

The serpent stretched its neck, arching its head back into the curve of a crescent moon. It silently opened its abyssal maw, and the first wisp of black flame dripped from its fangs. The air twisted from the extreme heat, clouds forming a spiraling funnel of airflow. The fire connected along its entire spine, becoming a torrent that pierced through both heaven and sea!

The Soaring Serpent descended—Burning Heaven Boiling Sea!