Wondrous Uses of the Hidden Talisman Scripture: A Flood Dragon's Clouds and Rain, Four Substitutes!

"Clang!"

The sword blade slammed against a sharp claw, sending sparks flying.

Long Yi's heavy, powerful strike forced Xie Guan back several yards.

As Long Yi moved, his robe fell away, finally revealing his entire form.

He had the shape of a man, but blue-green scales covered his body, and his twisted face resembled a hideous lizard's. He had no feet; two sharp claws took their place, while a thick, powerful tail trailed behind him.

At the sight, Lu Hua could not resist a jab. "Long Yi, is it? You call yourself the world's foremost True Dragon... Turns out you're nothing but a four-legged worm."

Master Lotus Pond pressed his palms together and sighed softly. "How many living creatures did he slaughter to cultivate himself into such a form?"

Interest showed on the Demon Master's face.

Long Yi drew closer, his claws whipping through the air with a shrill hiss.

"Clang—clang—"

Sword and claws clashed again. Only the clear ring of metal striking metal echoed through the air.

To everyone watching, Xie Guan seemed capable only of defending himself, with no chance to strike back.

Yet the Flood Dragon was plainly not as reckless as he looked. He advanced one careful step at a time, testing Xie Guan's strength and always holding something in reserve. He suppressed Xie Guan with martial strength alone, never once using Daoist arts.

Long Yi's gaze swept from time to time over the Demon Master, Master Lotus Pond, and the others. He seemed to pay little heed to Xie Guan's movements.

You activated the Soaring Serpent Playing in Mist Talisman, one of the Seven Arts of the Hidden Talisman. This art governed water vapor and allowed you to perceive changes in vapor and rain.

A white serpent emerged from the illusion, feathers sprouting from its