Yelü Defeated, Ge Xian Incident

With the blessing of the earth aperture and water veins, the already majestic Qiantang River erupted with even more terrifying water power, the tide surging across the land, its crest reaching the heavens.

The various factions, focused on their opponents, paid little attention. However, the human civilians along the way watched, marveling.

Deep beneath the water, Ge Xian, who had been desperately concealing his aura and hiding in the mud, breathed a sigh of relief upon realizing he hadn't been discovered.

Immediately after, he fell into the Dragon Transformation Sensation.

As the water surged, the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth, the Yin Cold Fiend Qi from the water veins, and the vast amounts of flesh and blood from spiritual creatures... were all being madly devoured by his Dragon Body. With every breath, he expanded, not only solidifying his Foundation Establishment Realm but also advancing his physical body's might far beyond that of other Dragon Cultivator Dharma bodies in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The price was wave after wave of itching pain, relentlessly sweeping over him.

"So exhilarating, so refreshing."

As Ge Xian mused, on the Sunset Mountain Battlefield.

Seeing their hard-earned Flesh and Blood Provisions washed away, Li Wa and Li Su wailed in heartache once more.

Bao Mingjing also looked over. When he saw that the water vein had not breached Qiantang County but had instead skillfully avoided it, he burst into laughter:

"Excellent, excellent!"

"I never expected this meteorite of mine to have such a miraculous effect, creating an Underground Spring, washing away all the Blood Filth, leaving it clean, hahaha."

"Huh?"

Bao Mingjing, who had been laughing, suddenly sensed something and abruptly turned his head to look in a certain direction.

Immediately, everyone present, including him, saw the distant sky filled with black dots. The firmament changed color, Demonic Mist billowed, thunder rumbled incessantly, and Blazing Fire burned the sky.

Was it a Demonic Army passing through?

Just as confusion arose, they saw that besides the terrifying army in front, an even larger army was pursuing them from behind.

Another moment passed, and Bai Fugui suddenly spoke, being the first to discern the details in the distance.

The Dairy Cow Spirit Demon clapped her hands and laughed heartily:

"It's Yelü Tianzheng and his cronies, along with the remnants of the Eternal Life Cult, being pursued by Lord Bao, leading a host of spirit demons and heroic beasts, along with the [Inu-ō Army] stationed here."

"It seems Old Thief Yelü has finally been abandoned by that Princess and, unable to withstand Lord Bao's divine abilities, has been utterly defeated."

"If he intends to escape through here, I fear it will be difficult."

"A Treacherous Minister Rebel will surely meet a bad end."

As she finished speaking, the others also saw clearly.

The sight of the distant sky, discolored by battle, grew closer.

Li Wa, Li Su, Lu Hualong, and the couple Yelü Yuyan all knew the situation was lost.

Yelü Tianzheng and the Eternal Life Cult still couldn't defeat Bao Hanzhang. This minister, rumored to be highly trusted by Tuotuo, possibly even his successor, lived up to his reputation.

One must understand that Yelü Tianzheng was also a renowned Border Governor, yet he was defeated by Bao Hanzhang, even with the Eternal Life Cult's support.

Logically, the rebels should have fled immediately at this point.

But in the next moment, a cold voice filled with resentment rang out:

"Yelü Yuyan, Lu Hualong."

"Though the great cause is lost, there is still a Chance for Remediation. I want you two to help me capture Bao Hanzhang's son and Tuotuo's daughter."

"If these two fall into the hands of my Eternal Life Cult, they can serve as important Chips for Negotiation."

"Monk, Scholar, your masters are also part of the Rebel Army. If Zhang Shicheng's faction has left, and you don't leave now, you'll likely be Caught in One Net by Bao Hanzhang."

"While this Borrowed Cultivation can still be maintained, it's enough for you two to escape Jiangzhe Province."

These words were indeed quite potent.

Clearly, despite her extreme hatred, Li Wa's wisdom was gradually returning.

Monk Faxian and Yang Bi exchanged glances upon hearing this, nodded, and retreated simultaneously.

The next moment!

Li Wa let out a sharp scream, then turned her head and suddenly inhaled towards the nominal "daughter" Li Su.

The Spirit Embryo Maiden instantly transformed into something like a Blood Leech and slithered down Li Wa's throat.

Evidently, this was the true Spirit Desire Union.

As mother and daughter completely merged, the scarlet flesh beneath them seemed to become a burden and suddenly exploded.

A large expanse of Spirit Desire Blood Cloud, filled with Blood Poison and Filth, instantly spread out, filling the entire sky over Sunset Mountain and engulfing Bao Hanzhang and Bai Fugui, who hadn't had time to react.

At this moment, Li Wa had returned to her Eight-Foot Body form.

However, behind her, one "Flesh and Blood Flower" after another, seemingly endless, began to bloom.

The Degree of Danger posed by the Eight-Foot Li Wa far surpassed before. Even Bao Hanzhang felt his Heart Trembling upon meeting her gaze.

Lu Hualong, no longer entangled by Yang Bi, flew over in his Gu-Eating Spirit Monster form.

At the same time, he turned to call out to Yelü Yuyan.

(He) Bao Mingjing was a formidable opponent, but if the three of them joined forces, they would be enough to capture (him).

But it was only at the moment (he) turned his head that "Yelü Yuyan" did not appear in (his) eyes.

(He) only saw the back of Monk Faxian, who, due to insufficient Buddhist Qi and seeing Bao Hanzhang and the imperial army appear, turned and fled first.

As for Yelü Yuyan?

(She) was still displaying the Dharma form of the [Heart Devouring Fox]. Unsure what (she) had discovered, (she) suddenly bolted across the sky.

Her speed was so great that everyone could only see a flash of white light as (she) chased towards the Qiantang River flowing into the East Sea.

Lu Hualong opened (his) mouth, but did not have time to shout anything.

By the time (he) thought of sending a telepathic message, Yelü Yuyan was already far away. If (he) shouted loudly, it would only attract the attention of the two sides currently locked in a fierce battle. What if Bao Hanzhang heard and accelerated his arrival, which would ruin this last sliver of opportunity.

"That crazy woman!"

"As long as I can survive this ordeal, I, Lu Hualong, will find a way to break free from the Yelü Family's control."

With these two thoughts flashing through (his) mind, Lu Hualong had no choice but to grit (his) teeth fiercely.

(He) then turned and plunged into the blood clouds, assisting Li Wa in capturing Bao Mingjing and Bai Fugui, these two top-tier second-generation cultivators.

At the bottom of the Qiantang River, Ge Xian was summoning wind and rain, stirring the water currents towards the sea.

At the same time, (he) was also enjoying the extreme pleasure of metamorphosis.

In (his) mind, (he) was visualizing the profound, mysterious, and supreme [Yinglong Immortal Lord]. (His) previous guess was correct; one truly needed to manifest a dragon body to glimpse even a scale or two of the Yinglong Dragon God's form.

More?

(He) could not see it.

(He) could only visualize it repeatedly. Every time (he) captured a new detail, a powerful organ, or a pattern, (he) would borrow the Dao Qi and blood essence absorbed by the dragon body to transform (his) own physique.

Thus, the mysterious dragon shadow beneath the mud grew larger with each breath, gradually acquiring "dragon features" that ordinary dragons utterly lacked.

Along with the surging river water, the fish, shrimp, crabs, and beasts at the bottom of the river, whether demonic or not, all kept their distance from Ge Xian.

The cultivators on the shore could not sense this behemoth, but they were all terrified.

Some demons, originally humans who had transformed by practicing secret water-related techniques, or intelligent monster fish, cried out incessantly underwater:

"Water Lord above, when did such a bizarre demonic dragon appear in the Qiantang River?"

"Demonic dragon? In my perception, why does it feel like that evil dragon that caused such a stir a few days ago?"

"Stop guessing, everyone. It must be a true dragon bloodline emerging from the Dragon Nest and Dragon Palace, performing the [Dragon Transformation] technique. Everyone, do not eat or cast spells at this moment, or you will definitely be drawn in by this true dragon and be consumed as blood food and spiritual pills."

"So terrifying! I've seen Dragon Transformation before, and it wasn't like this?"

"I know, this true dragon bloodline must be visualizing the [Yinglong Immortal Lord]. Only this Dragon God is willing to hide in the mud and also soar in the heavens."

These were the shrieks of the water sprites and monsters.

Ge Xian vaguely heard them, but he had no time to pay attention.

He had visualized it countless times, and it was brand new. A powerful dragon body was gradually taking shape, but a dragon form on his ribcage seemed like an insurmountable chasm, one he could never break through.

There, two large fleshy lumps had grown.

They turned from green to black, then flushed red, as if tempered by fire.

But through wave after wave of transformation, the Qi within the fleshy lumps could never break out to form a dragon shape.

"Yinglong has wings; this type of dragon form is vastly different from all other dragons."

"If I could grow [Yinglong Wings], I could obtain an Innate Divine Ability in advance, even if I haven't yet stepped into the Mortal Transformation Realm."

Ge Xian's mind was suddenly enlightened. As he understood this, he also perceived the cruel reality.

He couldn't do it!

Although Ge Xian had taken a shortcut and gained a great advantage, his conditions for Dragon Transformation far surpassed those of other Dragon Race Cultivators. He could even contend with those "true dragon bloodlines."

But his accumulation was still insufficient.

After all, he had transformed midway, and it was through Cai Bu. He had never lived in the great marsh waterways before.

To want to ascend to heaven in one step and directly obtain an Innate Divine Ability was truly beyond his capabilities.

Especially since he had already agitated the water to this extent, and had consumed most of the malevolent Qi and Spiritual Qi he needed to absorb. His dragon body was immense and complete, far surpassing its appearance when he was at Sunset Mountain.

Ge Xian gradually emerged from his Meditation Method and turned his head to look.

A "dragon body" that made him incredibly excited and greatly satisfied appeared before his eyes.

Its size was comparable to the Dharma bodies of experts in the Mortal Transformation Realm like Bao Mingjing, Lu Hualong, and Yelü Yuyan.

And the divine charm within it was not much inferior.

Its ferocious dragon horns had transformed into a Thunder Tree shape, jagged and sharp. On its dragon neck, grayish-green mane flowed like mist. Further down were the clouds and mist born with the dragon body, layers of dark green dragon scales covered with spiritual god patterns, dragon claws treading on the cold water's malevolence, and occasionally extending out was a dragon tail that appeared slender but contained immense power capable of splitting the earth.

If Ge Xian's previous body was truly that of an Evil Dragon, Then this current one could be called a true dragon.

What pleased Ge Xian even more was that within this deceptively powerful dragon body, "fatal elements" like poisonous water and Thunder Fiend still existed, and had even been enhanced.

Ge Huolang couldn't help but start fantasizing about the scene where he would reveal this dragon body before his enemies in the future, lulling them into a daze before striking the killing blow.

Why bother with strenuous and risky frontal combat when one could sneak attack?

This was the life creed of Ge Xian, Ge Huolang.

"Very well!"

"Although I can't get the Yinglong Wings, this dragon body, far surpassing my previous one, is already a great harvest."

"I no longer fear any Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator."

"Hm?"

Just as Ge Xian was getting carried away with his boasting.

He suddenly sensed something as well. He looked up with his dragon head, and then saw the surface of the water, still raging with turbulent waves, suddenly being violently impacted.

A colossal object plunged into the water, shattering the surface. An incredibly ferocious fox demon head, its rage clearly visible, emerged from the water.

Its scarlet fox eyes immediately met the pair of dragon eyes of Ge Xian at the bottom of the water.

The scene was rather comical.

But for Ge Xian, it was a dire omen.

The newcomer was none other than Yelü Yuyan, the great victim who had been repeatedly fleeced by him and was still kept in the dark.

And in their gaze, he clearly saw that in the eyes of this Eldest Young Lady of the Yelü Family, known for her volatile temper and unbearable vicious habits, there was suspicion and rage.

A sharp, foxy voice immediately reached his ears:

"You demonic dragon, you clearly used the water currents beneath Sunset Mountain to escape, and then used the Yinglong Immortal Lord Scroll to visualize and transform into a dragon."

"Tell me, where did you get that scroll?"

"Qiu Niang, you lowly servant, come out and speak! How dare you collude with this long snake, this stinking insect, to steal my scroll and secret techniques?"

Yelü Yuyan clearly wouldn't give anyone a chance to argue.

Feeling that she had captured Ge Xian, she threw out his personal maidservant Qiu Niang from her fox tail pouch without waiting for a reply, and then berated him.

And her words directly touched upon the flaw in Ge Xian's hypnosis technique.

After being hypnotized, Qiu Niang recognized Ge Xian as her Master.

How could she tolerate Yelü Yuyan "insulting" her own Master to her face?

If Ge Xian had given him a heads-up beforehand, it would have been fine. But since he hadn't, the charade was instantly exposed.

And so, under Ge Xian's helpless gaze.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Niang immediately transformed as well, charging towards her Master and screaming back, "You lowly servant, demoness, stupid fox, how dare you insult my Master..."

She didn't get to finish her insult. Halfway through her charge, she was snatched into the mouth of Yelü Yuyan, who was many times larger than her. Yelü Yuyan chewed with a crunching sound, flesh and blood splattering everywhere, looking quite delicious.

Seeing this scene!

Ge Xian sighed inwardly, lamenting his bad luck. Then, without a word, he fled madly forward.

He had benefited greatly, his Foundation Establishment was complete, and his dragon form was formidable. He could be considered a powerful figure in his own right.

But a Mortal Transformation Realm expert? Especially a second-generation Border Governor like Yelü Yuyan, who was a top-tier cultivator even within the Mortal Transformation Realm, he stood no chance.

The reason he wasn't using his own tongue and charm, his sophistry and deception, to fool the County Magistrate's Wife at this moment was because he knew Yelü Yuyan wanted to eat Qiu Niang not only to vent her anger but also for Soul Searching.

In other words, this time, he was exposed.

Not only was it the matter of stealing the Yinglong Immortal Lord Scroll, but the previous killing of her Maidservant and deceiving her feelings would likely be revealed as well.

Although "Fox Woman Qiu Niang" had no specific details in her memory.

Anyone who wasn't stupid could guess that Ge Xian had something to do with the so-called Ugly Dragon Girl after the Soul Searching.

As expected!

Not long after Ge Xian fled, an enraged fox cry echoed from behind him.

Perhaps due to extreme hatred, Yelü Yuyan didn't even utter a single harsh word.

In an instant, a white light streaked across the surface of the Qiantang River, catching up to Ge Xian.

The massive creature plunged back into the water. She didn't even care that she wasn't a "water beast" but a Heart Devouring Fox that cultivated on land.

Her fox tail swept the water, her demonic body plunged deep, and a pair of heart-gouging fox claws reached directly for Ge Xian.

As their eyes met again, Ge Xian saw a pair of eyes that were truly burning with fox flames. Without her speaking, Ge Xian understood her intent.

Falling into her hands would be worse than death.

So, in the next moment, Yelü Yuyan took a hit from a combined divine ability, greatly amplified and evolved, composed of demonic arts such as [Five Poisons Yin Thunder], [Mysterious Yin Poison Fiend], and [Centipede Poison Cloud Miasma].

In an instant, the surrounding waters suffered along with Yelü Yuyan.

Amidst the thunderous roar, a fox demon's howl, much sharper and more agonizing than before, could be heard.