Azure Jiao, the Secret of the Past
" With the Taixuan Sect destroyed, even if it wanted to do something to you, it can't anymore. Are you still willing to become the guardian spirit beast of the Luozhen Sect?"
Li Yunjing looked at the Alligator Dragon with a smile.
The Alligator Dragon snapped out of his daze and, without hesitation, replied, "Of course I'm willing."
Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "In that case, you will lead the Azure Jiao Marsh Demon Beast to guard the gate from now on."
"As long as you perform well, the Luozhen Sect will not treat you unfairly."
The Alligator Dragon thanked Li Yunjing, Li Yunjing turned to return to his Grotto-Heaven, but the Alligator Dragon spoke up at that moment:
"Sect Leader, I would like to request that you accompany me. There is something I think you need to see for yourself."
Li Yunjing immediately stopped and looked at the Alligator Dragon with curiosity. "What is that?"
"You'll see when you come with me," said the Alligator Dragon.
Li Yunjing's eyes showed doubt, and a sense of vigilance arose in his heart.
The Alligator Dragon insisted on leaving with him, though the reason was unclear.
Li Yunjing's cultivation level was no match for the Alligator Dragon's; if the Alligator Dragon were to launch an attack, Li Yunjing would be in grave danger.
Currently, the Alligator Dragon dares not act recklessly on this island.
After all, Li Yunjing can quickly call for help; if he's far away, then it's hard to say.
After careful consideration, Li Yunjing decided to leave with Alligator Dragon.
This Alligator Dragon doesn't seem to have any ill intentions; it shouldn't suddenly attack.
Of course, Li Yunjing was not without means to protect himself.
Don't forget that the Five Aggregates Cauldron is located in Li Yunjing's Dantian.
Although the Five Aggregates Cauldron has only recovered 10% of its power, it is still enough to deal with the Alligator Dragon.
Even if they didn't kill the Alligator Dragon, they could more than protect Li Yunjing.
Li Yunjing followed the Alligator Dragon into the water.
The marsh water parted automatically, and Li Yunjing followed the Alligator Dragon deep into the bottom of the marsh water.
When he landed on the land at the bottom of the swamp, the land was still scorched black, with traces of the Fire Dragon's heat still visible.
At this moment, the Alligator Dragon suddenly turned around and transmitted its Divine Sense.
"Sect Leader, sit on me."
Li Yunjing nodded and sat directly on the back of the Alligator Dragon.
Suddenly, the Alligator Dragon stirred the water veins of the Azure Jiao Marsh, and like an arrow released from a bow, it darted out a distance of more than ten miles in an instant.
Fortunately, Li Yunjing was protected by a layer of Law Power, so no matter how fast the Alligator Dragon was, it couldn't affect Li Yunjing.
About five minutes later, the Alligator Dragon's speed gradually slowed down.
Li Yunjing saw a giant egg about ten zhang tall in front of him.
The egg was a deep blue-green color with a layer of golden, cloud-like patterns on its surface.
"Sect Leader, we've arrived."
The Alligator Dragon stopped.
Li Yunjing stepped down from the back of the Alligator Dragon and looked at the giant egg in front of him, feeling very curious.
"Is this what you were talking about? What kind of Demon Beast's egg is this?" Li Yunjing asked.
The Alligator Dragon said, "Reporting to the sect leader, this is the true master of this swampy land, the egg of the Azure Jiao."
Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's eyes widened in surprise.
"Azure Jiao? You mean there really is a Flood Dragon in Azure Jiao Marsh?"
The Alligator Dragon nodded. "Not bad."
Seeing Alligator Dragon's affirmation, Li Yunjing was even more surprised.
For no other reason than that Li Yunjing had always believed that the Azure Jiao " in Azure Jiao Marsh referred to the Alligator Dragon.
After all, the Alligator Dragon looks extremely similar to the Azure Jiao at first glance.
But now it seems that Li Yunjing was wrong.
There really is Flood Dragon in Azure Jiao Marsh.
"What exactly happened?" Li Yunjing continued to ask.
Alligator Dragon explained the whole story to Li Yunjing in detail.
The matter is actually quite simple: the Azure Jiao Marsh has existed since ancient times.
At that time, Azure Jiao Marsh was very prosperous, and many Demon Beast lived there in large numbers. Therefore, a kingdom composed entirely of Demon Beast was formed in this place - the Hundred Demons Kingdom.
At that time, the Hundred Demons Kingdom was ruled not by one person, but by several.
The Azure Jiao was one of them.
The Hundred Demons Kingdom was originally developing quite well, a scene of prosperity.
But later, for some unknown reason, a civil war suddenly broke out between the rulers.
Azure Jiao survived to the end thanks to his strength and became the de facto ruler of the Hundred Demons Kingdom.
He also changed the name of the Hundred Demons Kingdom to the Azure Jiao Kingdom, and thus began his long reign.
The Alligator Dragon's ancestors held high-ranking positions in the Azure Jiao Kingdom and were related to the Azure Jiao by blood.
However, as time went by, Azure Jiao also reached old age.
The Azure Jiao tried various methods to prolong its life, but to no avail.
Later, by fortuitous opportunity, Azure Jiao obtained a magic Law Technique that could defy fate.
The Alligator Dragon didn't know the specific name; he only knew that the Law Technique could give the Azure Jiao a second chance at life.
The price is high; Azure Jiao will have to give up everything he has, including the cultivation he has worked so hard to achieve and the great power he holds.
Moreover, during this process of rebirth, the Azure Jiao had no power at all.
Therefore, Azure Jiao is unable to resolve any crisis on its own.
This will cause the Azure Jiao's rebirth to fail, and it will subsequently die completely.
Therefore, Azure Jiao found the ancestor of the Alligator Dragon at that time. Since the Alligator Dragon's ancestor and Azure Jiao were related by blood, Azure Jiao trusted the Alligator Dragon's ancestor very much.
The Azure Jiao asked the ancestor of the Alligator Dragon to protect him, promising that once he could completely reverse his rebirth, he would help the ancestor of the Alligator Dragon become an immortal.
The ancestor of the Alligator Dragon believed it, and after the Azure Jiao was reborn, he took over the Azure Jiao's temporary rule over the Azure Jiao Kingdom.
At first, they worked diligently, but as time went on, the Alligator Dragon ancestor became lazy and indulged in pleasure.
The Azure Jiao Kingdom gradually declined under his rule.
In the end, the Azure Jiao Kingdom collapsed, and many Demon Beast left the Azure Jiao Marsh.
The ancestor of the Alligator Dragon suddenly realized his mistake. Although he was unable to rebuild the Azure Jiao Kingdom, he did manage to keep the Azure Jiao Marsh alive.
At the same time, he kept his promise and continued to protect Azure Jiao Marsh.
And this matter became the biggest secret of the Alligator Dragon Clan.
Up until the time of the Alligator Dragon, every generation has guarded this secret.
However, this secret has now been revealed to Li Yunjing by Alligator Dragon.
After hearing these things, Li Yunjing felt incredulous.
"A second chance at life... Does such Law Technique really exist!?"
The lifespan of every living being is determined from birth.
Even if one becomes a cultivator and their lifespan is extended, they still won't live very long.
If you don't become an immortal, you can only live for about ten thousand years at most.
To live longer, one must become an immortal.
But becoming an immortal is easier said than done.
Therefore, the ultimate fate of the vast majority of cultivators is to turn into a handful of dust.
Li Yunjing had never even heard of the kind of Law Technique that the Alligator Dragon mentioned, which could allow a living being to be reborn.
But upon closer inspection, Li Yunjing could sense that the giant egg indeed contained a vibrant life force.
This indicates that a life is indeed developing inside.
If what the Alligator Dragon said wasn't a lie, then it means that the Azure Jiao might really be able to be reborn.
"Why did you tell me this?" Li Yunjing looked at Alligator Dragon and asked curiously.
The Alligator Dragon smiled helplessly, "I am already a spirit beast of the Luozhen Sect, so naturally I have to consider the interests of the Luozhen Sect."
Recently, I've felt the egg's life force growing stronger, so I believe the Azure Jiao is very likely to hatch soon.
Currently, Azure Jiao Marsh is the private territory of the Luozhen Sect. Once Azure Jiao awakens, it will certainly not let Luozhen Sect after learning about this.
I told the sect leader so he could prepare in advance.
Li Yunjing nodded slightly, satisfied with what Alligator Dragon had said.
This guy adapted to his new identity quickly, actually putting himself in the Luozhen Sect.
Li Yunjing carefully considered the warning from the Fallen Dragon.
Once this Azure Jiao is born, it will indeed do as the Alligator Dragon said, and will not spare the Luozhen Sect.
We'll inevitably have to fight it out then.
So, should we destroy the Azure Jiao now?