Chapter 127: Chapter 123: The Primordial Great Dragon, Linglong’s Sacrifice (Dual Cultivation!)

"I will protect him with all my might!"

Linglong Fairy declared resolutely.

She had received a gift from Ning Xunqiu, the second Heaven and Earth Spirit Root, "Nine Bends of the Flowing Clouds, Star River and Exquisite."

For thousands of years, she refined the Heaven and Earth Spirit Root day and night. On the day of success, her Dao practice, divine power, and magical power advanced by leaps and bounds. At this moment, she was already a "Great Divine Power User" in her own right, just like her elder sister.

She was naturally full of confidence.

Linglong Fairy turned her gaze towards Ning Xunqiu, her right eye suddenly blinking playfully.

Ning Xunqiu responded with a knowing smile; his Master Aunt Linglong Fairy must have been stifled on the Jade Sky Immortal Island.

"You!"

The "Ying Long" in the sky heard these words and involuntarily held its breath, then in its massive eyes, like burning suns, a trace of heart-stopping anger appeared.

A mere Linglong Fairy, just a small attendant beside the Liuli Immortal Venerable, had cultivated divine power, and dared to confront him, a "Great Divine Power User" with high status and peak strength among the Dragon clan?

One must know, there are differences even among Great Divine Power Users.

"You can’t protect him!"

Ying Long unhesitatingly lifted another giant claw, carrying a force like mountains and seas, suddenly striking towards Ning Xunqiu.

"Unconvinced?"

Linglong Fairy’s lips curved into a faint smile, and with a gentle wave of her fair hand, nine Flowing Clouds and Rainbow Ribbons gracefully descended from the sky, effortlessly binding Ying Long’s other massive claw.

"Roar——"

A deafening dragon roar erupted from Ying Long’s mouth.

The sky and clouds suddenly changed, and the clash between the two was like the sky crumbling and the earth cracking, with the surrounding space being torn, twisted, and then healed by the endless power, producing a sharp sound.

Linglong Fairy’s fair hand danced, and eighteen Flowing Clouds and Rainbow Ribbons wriggled like spiritual snakes in the air, contending continuously with Ying Long’s giant claw.

Bang!

The battle grew increasingly intense, the space began to collapse, with cracks spreading like a spider web, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi boiling, turning into a raging storm, sweeping everything around.

On "Purple Sky Immortal Island," all living beings felt this devastating power, and in a panic, fled everywhere.

Ning Xunqiu summoned the divine power "Galaxy," wrapping around "Purple Sky Immortal Island," quietly watching the magical combat between the two top "Great Divine Power Users."

Ying Long, unable to defeat Linglong Fairy after a prolonged battle, summoned a torrential rain.

Every raindrop that touched the Flowing Clouds and Rainbow Ribbon instantly dissipated, reducing its power.

Meanwhile, in his claw gathered a "Gray Thunder" as massive as his dragon body. Once it appeared, the world seemed to lose its vitality, with a gray, deathly Qi surging violently, pouring entirely into that thunder.

This was Ying Long’s slaughter divine technique, also his Daoist Treasure, obviously, he was going all out.

Accompanied by a booming sound, the "Gray Thunder" was hurled from his claw, splitting towards Linglong Fairy.

Clang!

In Linglong Fairy’s hand suddenly appeared an irregular, strange round wheel.

The "Gray Thunder" was abruptly bounced back, as if encountering an invisible barrier.

Whizz!

The "Gray Thunder" collided all around but despite dozens of attempts, it failed to break through the domain guarded by "Linglong Fairy," ultimately, having no choice but to return, falling back into "Ying Long’s" sharp claw.

Ying Long, unable to shake Linglong Fairy despite exhausting his methods, voluntarily withdrew his hand, and in an instant, peace returned to the world, with sunlight piercing through layers of clouds, spilling down.

Linglong Fairy smiled like a blossoming flower and softly said, "Ying Long, how is this treasure?"

Now considering Linglong Fairy as a peer divine, Ying Long’s tone eased as he praised: "Fellow Daoist Linglong, such divine techniques are indeed remarkable."

Hearing this, Linglong Fairy’s smile grew even happier.

Ying Long was one of the few Great Divine Power Users in the world, no one dared to claim their divine power could consistently triumph over Ying Long, it often took several people in a collective effort. Now, however, she could hold her ground under Ying Long.

Ying Long cherished that "trace of anger" towards Linglong within his Primordial Spirit as his eyes resumed calmness:

"Fellow Daoist Linglong, this time, consider me losing to you, when I attain the Great Dao, I will surely seek you out."

Linglong Fairy gently waved her hand, her lips slightly curved, and reached out to comment:

"Fellow Daoist Ying Long, those races you created are still lacking, to create beings that stand on par with the ’Dragon Clan,’ the path is long and arduous."

"Perhaps, I will attain the Dao before you. At that time, you might lose even more thoroughly."

Upon hearing this, Ying Long did not get angry, instead, his gaze shifted, landing on Ning Xunqiu: "I may not defeat you, but you cannot protect him fully, either."

"Do take care."

With that, Ying Long’s true form gradually faded into invisibility.

Ning Xunqiu and Linglong Fairy both breathed a sigh of relief; the Dragon clan Great Powers were always proud, to make a move once was to have weathered this tribulation, should they wish to regain face in the future, that would be another match altogether.

If Ying Long had been a scoundrel, he might have stayed outside the "Purple Sky Immortal Island," not budging an inch, and at that time, they wouldn’t be able to easily step out of the Immortal Island.

Ning Xunqiu praised Linglong Fairy: "Master Aunt Linglong, impressive."

"Of course."

Linglong Fairy’s voice carried a hint of pride, she stowed the Round Wheel Spiritual Treasure into her Primordial Spirit, then patted her still rapidly beating heart, exhaling deeply.

"Ying Long is the Great Dragon from the beginning of creation, possessing the enormous power to pinch ’living beings’ and create all things. Today, I can contend with him to this point, showing my extraordinary strength."

He spoke with pride.

"The Great Dragon from the beginning of creation?"

Ning Xunqiu was intrigued and asked, "Isn’t it the Ancestral Dragon?"

Linglong Fairy replied:

"Besides the Dragon Race, the Ancestral Dragon looks down on everyone. Do you think he would create other living beings? The Ancestral Dragon is confident that his divine techniques are flawless and hasn’t refined any treasure except for turning the ’World Gate’ into the ’Dragon Gate’. Any living being crossing the ’Dragon Gate’ would turn into Dragon Species."

"The Ancestral Dragon wishes for everyone in the world to be as dragons. It’s Ying Long who created those Sea Race beings, believing that if the world only had dragons and the divine, it would be far too dull."

Born with a muddled mind, she followed her elder sister and witnessed Ying Long’s creation firsthand, seeing countless living beings born from the ocean, grow, and scramble out of the sea.

As for those long-past memories, they were dull, empty, and lengthy, and she couldn’t remember them. Only this segment remained fresh in her mind.

Ning Xunqiu was taken aback, "It can be like that..."

After a slight pause, he asked, "If Ying Long is like this, shouldn’t he have long attained Dao, unless..."

"Shh."

Linglong Fairy’s heart skipped a beat, quickly interrupting him. Her Primordial Spirit floated out and entered Ning Xunqiu’s Spiritual Acupoint Heaven and Earth. Looking down at the tiny Ning Xunqiu’s Primordial Spirit, she said:

"If Ying Long wants to attain Dao again, he must create an Innate race that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the Dragon Race. But once this happens, the Dragon Race would face these emerging same-blood brothers. So, do you think the Ancestral Dragon would allow him to succeed?"

Ning Xunqiu pondered, "The Ancestral Dragon would never allow anyone to stand equal with him."

"Precisely, the first to come and block the Dao would be the Ancestral Dragon. Ying Long must either find another way or prepare for a battle with the Ancestral Dragon." Linglong Fairy’s Primordial Spirit shook her head gently at this point.

Clearly, the future for Ying Long didn’t seem bright, and confronting the Ancestral Dragon was akin to hitting a stone with an egg.

That’s why she’s not afraid of Ying Long.

Ning Xunqiu fell into contemplation.

He recalled how the ’Ancestral Dragon’ had lost once, then most of the Sea Race beings surrendered directly to the Divine Land Human Emperor.

If he hadn’t had prior contact, he wouldn’t have believed it.

The Dragon Race is powerful, but not united as one; it’s just that the Ancestral Dragon is strong enough to suppress all voices within the Dragon Race.

But among the Dragon Clan Gods, there must be those proficient at going through the motions, like Ying Long, who shows great potential for this.

"What are you thinking?" Linglong Fairy’s Primordial Spirit shrank and lightly patted Ning Xunqiu’s shoulder.

"If not for relying on the Companion Treasure, Sword of Chaos, I’d be no match for Ying Long," Ning Xunqiu returned to his senses, his expression solemn.

Linglong Fairy saw his brow furrowed, looking distressed like a little old man. She couldn’t help but feel tender love and reached out a delicate hand to gently smooth the wrinkles of his furrowed brow:

"Don’t worry, now that Ying Long has already acted, he won’t press further. The other Dragon Clan Gods don’t impose as suffocating pressure as Ying Long."

"Elder sister once said that though Ying Long hasn’t attained Dao, his divine techniques don’t fall short compared to those few New Heaven sacred beings."

"I’m worried about the Ancestral Dragon." Ning Xunqiu gently brushed off Linglong Fairy’s meddling hand on his forehead.

Only Linglong Fairy, Gao Fei Xue, and Dongfang Mingyue dared to do this; if someone else tried, Ning Xunqiu’s Spiritual Treasures and Divine Techniques would have reacted defensively long ago.

Of course, others wouldn’t dare intrude into someone’s ’Spiritual Acupoint Heaven and Earth’ with their Primordial Spirit; it’s a major taboo.

Linglong Fairy smiled faintly:

"All worries stem from inadequate strength."

"Let Master Linglong lend you a helping hand."

Her Primordial Spirit emitted a brilliant Round Wheel. Seven-colored Flowing Clouds and Rainbow Ribbon gently wrapped around Ning Xunqiu’s Primordial Spirit, tightly encasing him, pulling closer until their silhouettes gradually merged within the Seven-colored Flowing Clouds.

Their auras intertwined and wrapped, indistinguishable.

At this moment, Linglong Fairy’s Primordial Spirit was closely linked with Ning Xunqiu’s Primordial Spirit; even their breathing and heartbeats seemed acutely perceptible.

"Uh..."

They slowly closed their eyes.

...

During the days Ning Xunqiu and Linglong Fairy cultivated together in the Spiritual Acupoint Heaven and Earth,

a shocking news rapidly spread through the circles of major powerhouses over the East Sea, causing an uproar.

The ’Qingyun Daoist’ from Purple Sky Immortal Island, protected by Divine Techniques, suppressed both the ’East Sea Dragon King’ and four Golden Immortal Great Demons just with a flick of his hand.

Another ’Great Divine Power User’ emerged from nowhere.

Nevertheless, to dare suppress the ’Child of the Four Seas’ is courting death.

Several hidden Great Powers, who initially thought Qingyun Daoist’s actions would certainly provoke a dire catastrophe, ultimately leading to his demise, were taken aback by the unexpected outcome.

Dragon Clan God Ying Long personally acted to recover the Dragon Race’s dignity, yet regrettably fell short and failed to achieve his aim. Purple Sky Immortal Island, apart from a few affected outer islands, remained untouched and unharmed.

The most astonishing aspect was Ying Long’s defeat wasn’t at the hands of Liuli Immortal Venerable but against Linglong Fairy, who had always been regarded as the ’weakest among the Three Immortals of Jade Sky’.

No, now the power of this Great Divine Power User is beyond comparison to the past.

She must now be respectfully addressed as—Linglong Immortal Venerable.

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