Druid Fairy

Chapter 217 Transformation into a Dragon
Li Pingcan accepted the "Mysterious Netherworld Heavy Water Pearl".

This pearl, no bigger than a longan, seemed to weigh as much as an entire river, lake, and sea. A slight probe of the divine sense revealed the pure, extreme essence of Gui water within it, which seemed capable of crushing all things.

"I am deeply grateful for your generous gift, senior." Li Pingcan solemnly put the pearl away.

He already had a plan in mind.

Although his own druidic dojo had a ley line dragon suppressing the earth, it always lacked a sufficient amount of abundant water to nourish all things and create a cycle.

This Mysterious Dark Water Pearl arrived at just the right time.

The Xuan Turtle shook its head, its eyes filled with sincerity: "If it weren't for your help, Fellow Daoist, I would have long since turned into a pool of stagnant water, my soul and spirit annihilated. How could I possibly possess this? The words 'the grace of rebirth' are no exaggeration."

It glanced around at the lake that had become lifeless because of it, a hint of guilt flashing in its eyes. Then it looked at Li Pingcan with a hopeful and questioning look in its eyes: "I wonder... does your sacred Daoist temple still need an old tortoise to guard the water veins?"

Upon hearing this, the white snake's eyes immediately lit up with a strange light.

She knew her old friend was proud and arrogant, and the fact that he had taken the initiative to ask her to "guard" him showed that Li Pingcan's extraordinary abilities had completely won him over.

Upon hearing this, Li Pingcan laughed loudly and said, "It is an honor for my dojo to have you come, senior! My dojo is in dire need of an ancient water god like you to guard the water veins and harmonize yin and yang. If you are willing to come, you should be my dojo's 'Xuanwu Protector' and jointly govern the mountains and rivers with the Azure Dragon of the earth veins. How can the word 'guard' be enough?"

"Protector Xuanwu..." the Xuanwu murmured to itself, a hint of excitement flickering in its ancient eyes.

It was originally an ancient and exotic species, with a trace of the Xuanwu divine beast in its bloodline. Unfortunately, the laws of this world were incomplete and the spiritual energy was thin. Despite thousands of years of arduous cultivation, it could only stop here and even almost died due to damage to its Dao.

Now, I actually have the opportunity to enter a world in its infancy and become a true "Xuanwu"—such an opportunity is simply unimaginable!
"Good! Good! Good!" the Black Tortoise exclaimed three times. "From now on, I entrust my life to you, fellow Daoist!"

Having said that, it no longer hesitated, its body transforming into a beam of light, and flew towards Peach Blossom Mountain, intending to directly merge into Li Pingcan's Daoist temple.

With a thought, Li Pingcan opened the doors of the Druid dojo for him.

As soon as the mysterious light entered the dojo, the entire dojo world trembled.

The earth vein dragon that had been coiled beneath the ancient tree suddenly opened its eyes and let out a deafening roar, as if welcoming the arrival of its companion.

The light fell into the basin in the center of the dojo, and the "Mysterious Nether Heavy Water Pearl" that Li Pingcan had put away also flew out and hovered above it.

"Boom!"

Under the dual guidance of the Xuan Turtle and the Heavy Water Pearl, the water veins within the dojo, which were originally just streams and rivers, began to converge wildly.

A vast, boundless celestial lake, shrouded in mist and with starlight reflected on its surface, was thus formed!

The figure of the Black Tortoise appeared and disappeared in the center of the Heavenly Lake. A profound and calm water element law, which governs all things, resonated with the surging and powerful earth element law that carries all things, and they blended perfectly.

Thus, Li Pingcan's Druidic dojo, with its mountains containing dragons and its waters containing turtles, has achieved initial success in its foundational work!

"Congratulations!" The White Snake, watching this earth-shaking scene, offered her heartfelt congratulations.

Li Pingcan regained his composure. "Today's events are also thanks to Your Majesty's timely notification. Within three years, Longquan Lake will surely regain its former vitality. If Your Majesty is willing, we can also establish another cave dwelling on Peach Blossom Mountain, where we can be neighbors and discuss the Dao from time to time."

Upon hearing this, the White Snake's face lit up with genuine joy.

She knew that this was Li Pingchan extending an olive branch to her, formally including her in the ranks of allies.

"In that case, I'm sorry to trouble you." She bowed gracefully, accepting this kind offer.

Just then, Li Pingcan had a sudden thought, and with a flick of his wrist, a dark blue scale appeared in his palm.

A faint trace of dragon energy still lingers on these scales; they were the tokens given to him by the Azure Dragon brothers when they formed a bond in the Dragon Palace.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen Qingjiao." A nostalgic smile appeared on Li Pingcan's face.

This "rascal snake" brother, although a bit pretentious, was sincere by nature and was one of the few close friends he made in the early stages of his cultivation.

Now that his own training grounds have been completed and the Xuan Turtle has returned to its place, how could he forget this brother who had ventured together into the Dragon Palace Illusion?
He infused a wisp of divine thought into the dragon scales and softly called out, "Brother Azure Dragon, how have you been?"

The azure dragon jolted, its body stiffening, its golden eyes widening: "Brother? Is that you?!"

Before the words were even finished, it felt a blur before its eyes, and the next moment, it found itself atop a sacred mountain shrouded in mist and ethereal beauty.

When it saw the scene before it, it was completely stunned.

All that could be seen were rolling mountains and towering ancient trees, with pure spiritual energy condensing into streams that flowed gently through the mountains.

In the distance, on a vast and boundless celestial lake, a black tortoise with an ancient and profound aura, as deep as the ocean, is breathing deeply with its eyes closed. Each breath causes the lake water to rise and fall, as if in harmony with the rhythm of heaven and earth.

At the highest point of Mount Ling, a divine tree connecting heaven and earth is rooted deep in the earth, and beneath the tree lies a blue dragon formed from the condensation of countless earth veins!
"My goodness... Brother, did you bring down the Heavenly Court?!" The Azure Dragon's mouth was agape, big enough to fit a fist.

"Brother Qingjiao is joking."

Li Pingcan's figure quietly appeared beside it, patted its snake head, and laughed, "It's just a small temple in my own home."

Looking at the aura before him that was as deep as the sea, Qingjiao exclaimed sincerely, "Brother, you're amazing!"

Li Pingcan smiled, his gaze falling on the dragon skin of the Azure Dragon, his eyes becoming profound: "Brother Azure Dragon, although your fortune is good, it has also become your shackle. External forces are ultimately just external forces; if they don't become part of you, you will never achieve the Great Dao. Today, I will lend you a hand, allowing you to truly shed this snake skin and have a chance to transform into a dragon!"

"Transformation into a dragon?!" The Azure Dragon trembled with excitement.

Li Pingcan said no more. He extended a finger and gently touched the center of Qingjiao's brow.

"boom!"

Inside the Druid's dojo, the winds of war shifted dramatically!

The earth dragon beneath the tree suddenly opened its eyes and let out a high-pitched dragon roar, as an incomparably pure earth element dragon energy soared into the sky!

At the same time, Xuanwu in Tianhu opened its eyes, opened its mouth and spat out a stream of Xuanming True Water containing the source of all waters!
The power of the two guardian beasts, a dragon and a tortoise, a mountain and a river, merged perfectly under Li Pingcan's guidance, transforming into a chaotic divine light that poured into the Azure Dragon's body!

"what!"

The Azure Dragon let out a roar that was both painful and exhilarating. Its azure scales began to fall off piece by piece, and in their place came new scales that shimmered with the luster of black jade and were much stronger and more solid!

Two prominent dragon horns burst forth from its head, and four strong, powerful claws slowly grew from its belly. Its original snake body was continuously stretched, becoming more agile and full of streamlined power!

When the divine light dissipated, there was no trace of the "rascal snake" left in the original spot.

In its place was a hundred-zhang-long dragon with prominent horns, agile body, and surrounded by water vapor—the Xuan Shui Qing Jiao!
Its aura was more than ten times stronger than before!
"I...I succeeded!" Qingjiao felt the immense power within him and was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes.

"Brother, I can't thank you enough!"

Li Pingcan nodded in satisfaction: "We are brothers, there is no need for thanks. Now that the water veins of my dojo are newly formed, although Senior Xuanwu can suppress the root, he is still somewhat calm. Brother Qingjiao, you are quick-witted and agile, so you can be the 'Azure Dragon Protector' of my dojo, and together with Senior Xuanwu, you can manage this lake area. One is active and the other is still, and you can harmonize the wind and rain. What do you think?"

"Azure Dragon Protector..."

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear!"

It let out a long roar, and with a swish of its enormous body, it transformed into a streak of azure light and plunged into the Heavenly Lake.

Xuanwu slowly opened its ancient eyes, looking at the vibrant azure dragon, a rare smile appearing in its eyes.

The Druid's Dojo is blessed with the Azure Dragon suppressing the land, the Black Tortoise stabilizing the waters, and the Azure Dragon bringing clouds and rain. The mountains and rivers are stable, and all things are renewed!

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Wangdu, Tingtao Xiaozhu.

With the earth and water veins of the Druid Dojo completely stabilized, Li Pingcan's own cultivation level also rose accordingly, reaching an unprecedented peak.

He sat cross-legged in the secret chamber, and with a thought, the newly awakened "Bloodline Gift" supernatural power quietly activated.

A pure and gentle power, imbued with the essence of Xuanwu's water-suppressing aura, flowed along the mysterious bloodline link, transcending spatial barriers, and silently entered Li Mengyue's body as she was meditating peacefully in the backyard, like a gentle spring breeze.

Li Mengyue's delicate body trembled slightly as she felt a cool yet profound energy merge into her Yin spiritual power, instantly making her previously somewhat unstable foundation incredibly stable.

The branches and leaves of the osmanthus tree behind him seemed to become more solid, and as the moonlight flowed, they gained a touch of water-like resilience and enduring strength.

"This is... Father's power?" Li Mengyue opened her eyes, her clear pupils filled with surprise.

Those with a Taiyin constitution seem to have found a vast ocean to rely on, and when they unleash their supernatural powers, their strength will be inexhaustible.

Meanwhile, at the Zhanxianwei camp on the outskirts of Beijing.

Li Mengjin stood on the command platform, supervising three thousand soldiers as they practiced the "Ten Thousand Trees in Full Bloom" battle formation.

Suddenly, he sensed something and felt an immense, boundless power emanating from the ground beneath his feet, flowing down his legs and merging into his sword domain.

"Buzz!"

His originally incomparably sharp sword domain, after absorbing the power of the earth's vein dragon, gained an added sense of weight and unbreakable protection, capable of suppressing all things. Within the domain, the phantoms of every blade of grass and tree appeared, resembling a small forest.

Its offensive capabilities are as formidable as wind and rain, and its defensive strength is as solid as mountains and rivers!
"Is this the level Father has reached now..." Li Mengjin gripped the "Shadow Fang" in his hand, his eyes filled with a mixture of fighting spirit and respect.

Meanwhile, in a dilapidated mountain temple three hundred miles away from the capital.

A man dressed in a gray short jacket, who looked like an ordinary porter, was kneeling respectfully before a mottled clay statue of a god.

He took out a uniquely shaped black wooden cicada from his pocket and infused it with a wisp of magic power.

A barely perceptible dark light flashed in Mu Chan's compound eyes, and a cold, authoritative voice resounded directly in his mind.

"Chan Jiu, how is the situation?"

"Reporting to my master."

The shadow guard codenamed "Cicada Nine" spoke without any emotion, "Your subordinate has successfully infiltrated the Great Yu Kingdom. There is indeed something unusual happening here."

He gave a concise report on what he had seen and heard over the past few days.

"Oh? One person's power suppressed the destiny of a nation, and in return, gave back to heaven and earth..."

The voice in his mind took on a solemn tone, then turned into a cold laugh: "The stronger the foundation, the harder it is to guard against the worms within. No matter how powerful the Li family is, they cannot govern a country without addressing the people's hearts."

"Master is wise."

A cold voice issued a new order: "Your targets are those former officials who lost power and harbored resentment in this internal strife, those aristocratic families who were suppressed by the Duke of Zhenguo's iron-fisted methods and dared not speak out, and those petty people who cannot stand by and watch the Li family prosper."

"The greed, jealousy, and resentment in human nature are your best weapons."

"Understood, Your subordinate." Chan Jiu kowtowed repeatedly.

The sound stopped abruptly, and the dark light in Mu Chan's compound eyes dimmed.

Chan Jiu stood up, his plain face expressionless. He put the wooden cicada back into his bosom, turned and walked out of the mountain god temple, quickly merging into the flow of people coming and going on the official road, disappearing without a trace.

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Eastern Region, Tianxuan Sect.

The sect is located on a mountain range of fire that stretches for thousands of miles, where the heat is constant and the spiritual energy is filled with a violent fire element.

Inside the "Heavenly Fire Hall" on the main peak.

Wearing a crimson-gold robe, the dignified and imposing Tianxuan Sect Master Yan Dong listened quietly to a report from a disciple below.

Standing beside him were several sect elders whose auras were equally unfathomable.

In the center of the main hall, Elder Huolong, emaciated and with his life force waning to the extreme, as if he were about to breathe his last, slumped weakly in a chair made of ten-thousand-year-old cold jade. He barely managed to suppress the deathly aura emanating from the jade, which was constantly eroding his life force.

"...That's how it happened." The disciple who had managed to escape reported everything that had occurred outside Blackwater Pass in a trembling voice.

When they heard that Li Mengze had transformed the military camp into a forest in the blink of an eye and used the "Withering and Flourishing" technique to cut off Elder Huolong's lifespan by two hundred years, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence.

Even the violent fire elemental energy in the air seemed to be frozen by an invisible chill.

"A single thought can determine prosperity or decline, and ultimately, life and death..."

Yan Dong spoke slowly, and for the first time, a look of "solemnity" appeared in his eyes, which were like burning golden flames.

"Sect Master, this boy is no ordinary cultivator!"

(End of this chapter)