Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art

After clearing out the Dragon Fish, the thick fog in the surroundings gradually dissipated, and the trio decided to leave their campsite to scout the area.

Extinguishing the campfire, the three began their exploration. However, every time they covered a certain distance, Long Jiuyao would mark a Spirit Mark on a tree to ensure they wouldn't lose their way back.

Lan Xinhuang took the lead, Yuan Xin stayed in the middle, and Long Jiuyao brought up the rear. Since their shelter was settled, food had become the biggest issue, and hunting demon beasts was their best option.

Of course, they had to act according to their capabilities; if anyone were to get injured, it would be highly disadvantageous for the entire team. Without absolute power to crush their opponents, they would try their best to pick off lone targets.

They could also employ strategy; in these mountains, there were no restrictions on methods. As long as one could secure the championship, no one would care how it was achieved.

The trio's movements were neither rushed nor slow, prioritizing stability. From start to finish, Long Jiuyao kept his Spiritual Power controlled within a fifteen-meter radius. Anything that entered this range could not escape his perception; this was their first line of defense.

With Long Jiuyao's Natal Celestial Talisman, as long as he didn't deliberately exhaust his Spiritual Power, this detection could be maintained for an entire day.

The mountains within the Dragon Domain were rich in resources. After exploring for only half an hour, they already had plenty of Spirit Fruit in their possession. As long as no major mishaps occurred, it could be said that everyone would be able to survive.

But the prerequisite for winning the championship was survival. Given the abundance of these mountains, everyone could basically survive, so it would come down to a competition to see which group hunted the most demon beasts.

The competition rules stated that it was a contest to see which group obtained the most Demon Crystals, but it did not say that one could not seize the Demon Crystals of others. Many people had already discovered this loophole in the competition.

Of course, there were also those who actively sought out and hunted demon beasts, and the first group to discover the tracks of a beast was Liu Qing's team.

Appearing before Liu Qing and his companions was a Minor Qi Creation Realm Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros. Its body was like a small mountain, its entire frame encased in silver-gray hide, and a massive, sharp horn served as its powerful weapon.

The youth in the green robe stared at the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros with a hint of wildness on his face. The other two did not intervene, instead blocking the beast's retreat to force it to face Liu Qing head-on.

The strength of the two companions was at the Minor Form Creation Realm, while the aura Liu Qing exuded was steadily suppressing the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros; it was clear that Liu Qing was at least at the Major Qi Creation Realm.

Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art, First Layer: Azure Dragon Skin.

On his skin, cyan light squirmed frantically, eventually seeping out something resembling a cyan-colored stratum corneum. This was the martial art Liu Qing had practiced during his seclusion, passed down by his teacher, Elder Qingzhi.

Just as Liu Qing unleashed the Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art, the two men behind the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros had eyes filled with fervor, and deep down, a trace of envy was hidden.

Clearly, they knew the fame of this martial art; even within the Dragon Clan, it was renowned.

All martial arts in the world are divided into nine grades and three stages: the first, second, and third grades are Lower Stage; the fourth, fifth, and sixth are Middle Stage; and the seventh, eighth, and ninth are Upper Stage.

Above the Upper Stage, there are even stronger martial arts known as Creation Martial Arts. Such techniques all possess the immense power to burn seas and split mountains.

Above Creation Martial Arts are Spirit Martial Arts. Martial arts that possess a spirit are called Spirit Martial Arts. Such techniques contain a trace of the creator's spirituality; once unleashed, they can summon that hidden spirit, and the power of such a technique is truly heaven-shaking and earth-shattering!

Above Spirit Martial Arts are Heavenly Martial Arts, which can harness the power of heaven and earth for one's own use. This is the classification of all martial arts on the Tian Xuan Continent.

But the most important factor is the individual. In the hands of a true expert, even an ordinary first-grade martial art can possess astonishing lethality. The stronger the practitioner, the more powerful the martial art they unleash.

The Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art was created by the Dragon Clan's Punishment Elder, Qingzhi. As a body-refining martial art, it is ranked as a Heavenly Martial Art, and even within the Dragon Clan, few are qualified to practice it.

As Liu Qing condensed the Azure Dragon Skin, his face was full of arrogance. The Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros did not show weakness either, for it knew that if it did not go all out, it would be buried here.

The silver-gray hide covering the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros hardened, and it charged straight at Liu Qing like a tank. The hardened hide greatly increased its defense, and the horn on its head flashed with a blinding light, appearing extremely piercing.

Liu Qing did not back down either. Cyan light surged around him, his entire body shrouded in the Azure Dragon Skin. The Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros was fast and soon reached Liu Qing.

Liu Qing gripped the sharp, giant horn with both hands, vowing to contest its strength. However, under the immense power of the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros, Liu Qing was forced back, leaving two deep furrows where he had originally stood.

The two men behind were somewhat worried, as they had expected Brother Liu Qing to use the disadvantage of the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros's slow movement to wear it down and win.

Who would have thought that this battle maniac would directly compete in strength with the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros?

"Ah!" Liu Qing roared, the cyan light around him surging, and his figure gradually came to a halt. In the end, he actually forced the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros back.

The two were astonished at the sight, feeling even more envious of this martial art and filled with awe for Elder Qingzhi.

"Moo!" the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros roared in anger.

The silver-gray hide on its body flashed with a metallic, silver luster, and its four hooves stomped the ground violently, causing the earth to crack and the surrounding hundred zhang to tremble as if by an earthquake.

The three could not stop swaying, and the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros seized the opportunity to charge at Liu Qing once more. It knew that as long as it dealt with the person in front, the two behind were nothing to fear.

Liu Qing felt bored at this moment; he sensed that this was already its strongest attack.

With the Azure Dragon Skin covering his body, he moved like a shooting star, meeting the charge with a palm strike, clashing head-on with the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros.

"Sss-sss!"

Cyan light squirmed frantically over Liu Qing's body, and then, on his right palm, fine cyan scales began to emerge in a bizarre fashion.

The scales were not dense, but the faintly flickering cyan light suddenly caused a thick sense of unease and danger to well up in the heart of the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros.

"Azure Dragon Sky-Tearing Hand!"

But at this point, any further action was in vain. Liu Qing's expression turned icy in an instant. His palm, covered in cyan scales, struck out like lightning, piercing through the void like a ray of light, slamming fiercely into the head of the Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros. Then, under the beast's horrified gaze, he severed its prized horn and his claws pierced through its skull!

"Boom!" Liu Qing withdrew his hand-blade, which was covered in cyan dragon scales, and the massive Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros collapsed to the ground with a loud thud.

"You two, carry this Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros back to the camp!" Liu Qing tucked the half-meter-long horn into his storage; although it wasn't as useful as his own spirit treasure, it could barely serve as a weapon.

After this battle, they realized the power of this martial art. Liu Qing was in a great mood, and this Demon Refining Giant Rhinoceros could provide at least seven days of food.

Everyone had gained quite a bit, though the biggest haul was undoubtedly from Liu Qing's group.

Meanwhile, Long Jiuyao and his companions discovered a Crimson Sun Tanuki, a Form Creation Realm demon beast, currently drinking water from the lake in a leisurely manner.

In this area, it was the undisputed overlord. This lake was the lifeline for all creatures within a ten-mile radius, yet it was all under its control!

Suddenly, the Crimson Sun Tanuki's right ear twitched slightly, and its drinking speed slowed down.

"We've been discovered. No more waiting, let's strike!"

The Crimson Sun Tanuki naturally discovered the three people hiding behind it as well. It was not one to be outdone; those who dared to provoke it would have to pay the price!

A flash of ferocity crossed the eyes of the Crimson Sun Tanuki as it began to growl, "Wu-ao, wu-ao." Long Jiuyyao and the others had no idea what the creature was doing.

It was only later that he understood: this demonic beast could launch a type of elemental attack, but it did not control it through Yuan Power. Instead, it chanted in a unique Beast Tongue to trigger the elemental assault!

"Bang!"

Without any warning, a faint red glow slowly emerged from the ground around Long Jiuyyao and his companions, and a dense Fire Aura erupted violently!

Countless flames descended, shrouding the three of them within. The whistling sound of the fire caused the air to crackle and pop, and the very void began to distort!

The three were shocked; the Crimson Sun Tanuki could actually wield the Fire Element, and the power of this attack was already at the limit of what a Minor Form Creation Realm practitioner could unleash.

The moment the flames truly began to spread, the three of them vacated their original positions. Even then, Long Jiuyyao and his companions dared not lower their guard, forming a triangular formation to surround the Crimson Sun Tanuki.

"Awoo!"

The Crimson Sun Tanuki, now surrounded by the trio, howled once more. Long Jiuyyao noted that the sound was identical to the one the beast had made when it launched its previous attack.

With a hum, a gale of cyan wind suddenly appeared around them.

"This time it's a storm," Long Jiuyyao exclaimed.

Long Jiuyyao did not understand why the Crimson Sun Tanuki would release a storm at this moment; in terms of raw attack power, the flames were clearly superior.

Next, Long Jiuyyao witnessed something that shattered his worldview: the raging flames grew violently under the howling of the storm. The fire, which had originally been several feet high, expanded by several more feet as the wind whipped it into a frenzy. With the wind fueling the fire, the momentum was unstoppable!

"Holy crap, this demonic beast is educated!" Long Jiuyyao shouted.

Despite his words, the movements of the three did not falter in the slightest. Each of them formed a Yuan Power Barrier, retreating as they fought.