Zongwang: Unspeakable fear!

Chapter 1015 Battle Qi Soars at Mount Buzhou

Zhu Qing sat opposite Gao Yang, his crimson eyes filled with helplessness and apology: "Fellow Daoist Gao, the elders of my Zhu clan who are at the Quasi-Saint level or above are not allowed to enter the Water God lineage."

For a clan like ours, the Zhu family, who have never been granted sainthood, going to the lineage of the Water God was a perilous journey with almost no chance of survival.

"Fellow Daoist, your strength is formidable, so I would like to ask you to help me find that treasure within the Water God's lineage, thereby resolving my own problem."

After a pause, she continued, "In exchange, you can make your own requests, and I will try my best to fulfill them, including myself."

As soon as she finished speaking, her Taoist robe slipped off her shoulder, revealing a patch of snow-white skin.

Gao Yang looked at the icy beauty before him, sighed softly, gestured for Zhu Qing to put on her clothes, and said:
"Fellow Daoist Zhu, I am very curious about what I did to give you the impression that I would only provide help if you had to pay an extra price."

Moreover, as I mentioned before, I have a family.

In fact, just the fact that you secured the inheritance qualification for me means I won't refuse any of your requests.

Zhu Qing lowered her head, feeling somewhat ashamed.

Fortunately, Gao Yang didn't care about that and continued, "Fellow Daoist Zhu, please tell us about the Water God lineage, how to enter it, and how to obtain the so-called treasures."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qing composed herself and began to introduce Gao Yang.

The lineage of the Water God is also known as the Gonggong clan. Their ancestral land was at the foot of Buzhou Mountain. After Gonggong angrily struck Buzhou Mountain, causing it to collapse, a great flood engulfed countless lives.

To atone for their sins, the Gonggong clan moved to the foot of the broken Buzhou Mountain and began a life of repairing Buzhou Mountain day after day.

To this day, they are still repairing Buzhou Mountain.

At the foot of Buzhou Mountain, in the territory of the Gonggong clan, there is a deep pool. At the bottom of the pool grows lotus roots that are pure white like jade. They are extremely cold and can be used to suppress the erosion of the Great Dao by the Fire God lineage.

However, this item was also of great use to the Gonggong clan, so only a very small portion of it circulated outside, let alone being given to the Zhu clan.

"Therefore, our goal this time is to go to the land of the Gonggong tribe, enter the bottom of the pool, and retrieve a section of the lotus root from the heavy water," Zhu Qing concluded.

"Would the Gonggong clan let us in?"

Gao Yang asked, "This is very important."

“I can’t get in, but you’re fine. I’ve contacted Ji Qiongyu, and she will go with you into the Gonggong clan.”

However, entering the Gonggong clan's deep pool is not without danger. In fact, this deep pool is fraught with peril. In addition to the immense pressure of the heavy water, the Heavy Water Kui Python, which lives in the heavy water, is also extremely dangerous.

I've heard that the Heavy Water Kui Python clan includes several quasi-saint level Kui Pythons, with bodies as strong as diamonds and venom powerful enough to kill even quasi-saints.

Poison the Quasi-Saint!
Gao Yang raised his eyebrows, a little surprised.

The fact that the Heavy Water Python clan can poison even a Quasi-Saint demonstrates the ferocity of their venom.

However, as long as we minimize the conflict, removing only the lotus root nodes shouldn't be a problem.

Zhu Qing added, "However, as long as you act quickly enough and try not to kill the Heavy Water Kui Python, you generally won't disturb this kind of ancestor-level Kui Python. Fellow Daoist, you only need to take out a foot-long section of Heavy Water Lotus Root, and the matter will be completed."

After Zhu Qing finished speaking, Gao Yang smiled and said, "It doesn't sound too difficult."

"No, Fellow Daoist Gao, please don't think that way. In fact, for beings like us, this matter is still a matter of life and death."

Because this matter is extremely difficult, it is inherently unfair to you, fellow Daoist, since I cannot enter the Water God Clan's territory, so all the risks will fall on you alone.

I just need to wait. If I succeed, I will get the lotus root from the water to solve the problem, but you will not get the corresponding reward.

If you fail, you may pay with your life, but I will still be safe.

Therefore, I can only offer you what I currently possess that might be useful to you. I am still a virgin, with my primordial yin intact. If you absorb it, it will be enough to enhance your cultivation. This will serve as my reward and make up for your loss.

If Fellow Daoist Gao refuses, then this matter will be dropped. I cannot bear to let you take such a great risk; it would damage my Dao heart.”

Zhu Qing's expression remained completely unchanged as she spoke, as if everything was perfectly natural.

Gao Yang didn't speak, his head down, seemingly lost in thought.

After a few breaths, he looked up at Zhu Qing and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhu, you don't need to do this at all."

"If Fellow Daoist Gao is unwilling, then let's drop this matter." Upon hearing this, Zhu Qing got up and walked outside.

Gao Yang sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhu has already made up his mind. If I were to refuse again, it would be too hypocritical. I agree to this matter."

Zhu Qing stopped in her tracks, her body trembling almost imperceptibly, but she still slowly turned around to face Gao Yang.

Gao Yang looked at Zhu Qing in front of him and earnestly advised, "Fellow Daoist Zhu, you don't need to do this at all. I will do my best to help you get the Heavy Water Lotus Root."

He had barely finished speaking when a soft yet fiery body crashed into his arms.

With a soft, fragrant body in his arms, Gao Yang was no saint; on the contrary, he was a vigorous young man. A flame rose from the bottom of his heart, and with a gentle pull, he swept Zhu Qing into his arms and walked toward the bed.

A moment later, spring light burst forth, and golden battle aura and crimson magic power intertwined and blossomed.

Three days later, Zhu Qing flew out of Gao Yang's cave. At this time, his aura was no longer as agitated as before, and the crimson in his eyes had faded.

Inside the cave, Gao Yang sat cross-legged, his fighting spirit blazing fiercely.

Within the originally golden solar battle aura, a highly condensed golden-red halo bloomed. A moment later, Gao Yang opened his eyes, and a flash of golden-red light disappeared from them.

The integrated network panel appeared before his eyes. He looked at the information in front of him and sighed slightly.

[Fighting Spirit: 1270000/1270000]

Before cultivating with Zhu Qing, his battle qi was barely a little over one million.

In just three days of dual cultivation, his battle qi increased by a full 200,000.

"I never expected that the harvest would be so great."

Before this, Gao Yang had never imagined that the effects of dual cultivation would be so powerful.

In just three days, he almost saved himself ten years of cultivation.

What's even more astonishing is that the improvement gained through this method did not feel superficial at all, but was entirely due to Gao Yang's fighting spirit.

It would not be an exaggeration to call it a rare and precious treasure.

Gao Yang looked up at the entrance of the cave and muttered to himself, "With this kind of reward, it seems I have to get my hands on this Rejuvenating Lotus Root."

A week has passed since Gao Yang and Zhu Qing began their dual cultivation, and Gao Yang has spent the entire week cultivating.

On this day, Zhu Qing visited again, accompanied by a graceful fairy, Ji Qiongyu.

Gao Yang was slightly surprised, but still nodded in greeting: "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ji."

Ji Qiongyu also bowed slightly and smiled, saying, "Fellow Daoist Gaoyang, I never expected that our first meeting would be in the Zhu clan."

I've already heard about what happened between you and Qingqing.

After speaking, Ji Qiongyu blinked her beautiful, clear eyes and looked Gao Yang up and down with some curiosity.

She was very curious. How could a cold and aloof beauty like Zhu Qing so easily give herself to this not-so-outstanding man in front of her? What kind of charm did this man possess?
Zhu Qing frowned slightly and said calmly, "Qiongyu, if you don't want your mouth anymore, I can help you."

Ji Qiongyu covered her mouth and laughed non-stop, but still said, "Yes, yes, I was wrong, okay?"

Gao Yang lowered his eyes and said upon seeing this, "Fellow Daoists, let's enter the cave and have a chat. We can talk about our trip this time."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qiongyu recovered somewhat and entered the cave with Zhu Qing.

The discussion was short, lasting only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and it ended quickly.

Without any pause, Gao Yang and the other two flew out of the Zhu clan's territory.

Even with the help of the teleportation array, it will still take a full half month to reach Buzhou Mountain.

There are only three and a half months left before the Erlang Shen Dojo opens for inheritance. Subtracting the month for travel and the month reserved, there is at most one month left.

This time, there isn't much time left.

Half a month later, three figures appeared together above a shattered swamp.

Gao Yang looked at the mountain that stretched across the sky and earth at the end of his vision, like a cliff dividing the world, his eyes filled with amazement.

"So this is Mount Buzhou! It's so magnificent!"

“That’s natural, but the current Buzhou Mountain has lost its spirituality because it has been broken.” Ji Qiongyu continued, “Legend has it that before Buzhou Mountain was broken, it was the first divine mountain in the primordial world.”

That was when Mount Buzhou was truly magnificent.

Looking at the sheer cliff at the end of his vision, Zhu Qing said, "The Gonggong clan has been repairing Buzhou Mountain for countless years, but it is still far from being completed."

She turned to look at Gao Yang and Ji Qiongyu and said, "I can only go this far. If I go any further, the Water God Clan will notice me. From here on out, Qiongyu will have to take you in."

Ji Qiongyu's beautiful eyes sparkled as she blinked and teased, "Don't worry, I wouldn't lose your little lover."

boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, crimson flames burst forth from Zhu Qing's hand.

"oops!"

Ji Qiongyu quickly begged for mercy: "Alright, alright, I won't say anything more."

Seeing this, Zhu Qing extinguished the flame in his hand.

Gao Yang shook his head, looking rather helpless.

Ji Qiongyu turned her head and said, "Fellow Daoist Gao, let's go. This mission depends on you. If we can't bring back the Chongshui Lotus Root, then Qingqing will suffer a huge loss."

Before Zhu Qing could even retaliate, she transformed into a streak of seven-colored light and flew rapidly toward Buzhou Mountain.

Gao Yang looked at Zhu Qing and saw that she was frowning, so he comforted her and said, "Don't worry, just wait. I will bring back the lotus root for you."

Zhu Qing nodded and said softly, "Be very careful. If things don't work out, give up immediately. I won't blame you."

Gao Yang waved his hand and said, "I'm leaving."

(End of this chapter)