Chapter 259: Save Me!
Boom!
A sudden gale erupted, with winds sharp as blades tearing through the air.
In the sky, dark gold and purple gold lights intertwined, forming a colossal dragon shadow over a hundred feet long. The shadow gradually became solid, revealing itself in all its terrifying glory.
The next moment, an immense and overwhelming pressure descended like a mountain, weighing heavily on everyone below.
Lu Bu stood in mid air, watching the pale faced Feng Qing'er with interest. "What was it you said earlier? That you'd hunt me down to the ends of the earth?"
Thud!
Feng Qing'er broke out in cold sweat as her legs buckled. She collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air like a fish out of water, her heaving chest far surpassing that of Xiao Xun'er in fullness.
In the distance, the four members of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion cried out in alarm. With no time to think, they activated Three Thousand Lightning Movement, retreating rapidly to escape the suffocating dragon's aura.
"He… he's actually a Void Ancient Dragon?" The two pavilion masters of the Southwest exchanged a glance, their mouths agape with shock and disbelief.
As seasoned pavilion masters, they were well aware that Feng Qing'er, one of the strongest of the younger generation, belonged to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. But Void Ancient Dragons? Even as high level Dou Zong practitioners, this was their first time seeing one in person.
It was beyond comprehension!
Fei Tian stared dumbfounded at the colossal dragon in the sky, struggling to suppress the urge to kneel and bow. Swallowing hard, he cursed under his breath, "Damn it… What kind of monster did that idiot Shen Yun provoke for me?"
At this moment, Fei Tian wished he could drag Shen Yun back from the grave to interrogate him. Why did you have to mess with this nightmare? Only after getting answers would he strangle him again for good measure.
"A Void Ancient Dragon…" The Thunder Master's face twisted in despair. He had initially intended to probe Lu Bu to see what kind of person he was dealing with. But now, he finally understood.
He wasn't facing a meek lamb to be toyed with he was staring down a primordial beast, a bloodthirsty predator.
"I'm such an idiot…" The Thunder Master's face flashed with regret, his hand itching to slap himself.
Why did I even bother with this nonsense? I should've just handed over the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body and sent him on his way. But no, I had to be difficult… And now, look at the mess we're in. The Wind and Thunder Pavilion is caught between a Void Ancient Dragon and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan!
Lu Bu glanced briefly at the Thunder Master, noticing the fleeting regret on his face. With a sneer, he muttered, Too late for that now.
Then, shifting his gaze, he focused on Feng Qing'er, who was sitting paralyzed on the ground. Gone was her prideful, phoenix like demeanor; she was now as helpless as a grounded bird.
"So, you're from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan?" Lu Bu raised a hand, recalling the two drops of Ancient Phoenix Blood. His lips curved into a mocking smile. "Go on. Continue telling me how your clan plans to hunt me down. I'm all ears."
By this point, Feng Qing'er had regained a sliver of clarity, but the oppressive pressure from Lu Bu's dragon aura still left her utterly powerless.
"Don't get cocky!" Feng Qing'er clenched her teeth, suppressing the trembling in her body. "So what if you're a Void Ancient Dragon? My Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan isn't so easily bullied!"
"If you leave now, we'll treat this as if it never happened. But if you push your luck, it'll be a fight to the death!"
Lu Bu dug a finger into his ear. "Hmm, that sounds familiar…"
It reminded him of a similar phrase he no, Xiao Yan had once said to Hun Yu: 'If you take another step, the heavens will overturn.'
"Is that so?" Lu Bu's grin widened, his smile dripping with menace. "No one gets to act tough in front of me."
Then, with a sneer, he growled, "Kehehe… Let's see how you plan to fight me to the death!"
"Come here, you mutt of a bird! I haven't had Heaven Demon Phoenix for dinner in ages. Kehehe… Let's see how tasty you are!"
As his words fell, Lu Bu's dragon claw shot out toward Feng Qing'er's throat. A mere Heaven Demon Phoenix dares threaten me? Who gave you the guts?
In the distance, the Thunder Master's face turned deathly pale as he watched the scene unfold. If Feng Qing'er were to die on Wind and Thunder Pavilion territory, the pavilion would undoubtedly face annihilation at the hands of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.
Instinctively, he prepared to intervene, lightning sparking around him.
"Stop !"
But before anyone could act, Feng Qing'er staring at the golden dragon claw rapidly closing in let out a panicked shriek, her pale face drained of all color.
"Long Xuan Elder, save me!"
The cry echoed throughout the mountain range.
In the depths of the Wind and Thunder Mountain Range, a terrifying aura suddenly awakened, as if a slumbering beast had been roused. The overwhelming power surged forth, its presence rivaling that of Lu Bu's dragon might.
Whoosh!
A muffled sound split the air as a figure clad in black robes, with wings unfurled, appeared between Lu Bu and Feng Qing'er in a flash.
The four Wind and Thunder Pavilion members exhaled in relief. Thank goodness, Feng Qing'er is safe…
Wait… What if the Void Ancient Dragon gets hurt?
The thought struck them, and their faces paled once more, shifting between red and white like a flickering flame.
Seeing the figure arrive, Feng Qing'er's ashen face lit up with joy. Elation spilled from her voice as she exclaimed, "Long Xuan Elder, kill him! He's a Void Ancient Dragon! And he has our clan's sacred blood!"
Hearing this, the black robed Long Xuan's face twitched. For a moment, he felt the urge to slap Feng Qing'er into silence. You fool! Why would you provoke a Void Ancient Dragon?
I've been avoiding them, and you had to go seeking one out!
"Hmm… Another mutt of a bird? This time, an old mutt?" Lu Bu sneered, his gaze falling on the newcomer.
Long Xuan… If Lu Bu remembered correctly, this elder had appeared in the original story.
During the Dou Saint Ruins arc, when Zi Yan discovered the Beast Spirit Cover and obtained the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, Long Xuan had attempted to steal it, only to be beaten and sent fleeing by the soul of Zi Yan's ancestor.
Later, during the struggle for the Dou Saint's remains, Long Xuan had teamed up with the Falling Star Old Ghost for another attempt to snatch the fruit. This time, he was slapped away by Hei Qing, along with two other Heaven Demon Phoenix experts.
In short, this elder's track record was abysmal.
But unlike the bumbling Falling Star Old Ghost, this Long Xuan was cunning and shrewd, a strategist who knew how to salvage a bad situation.
Lu Bu narrowed his eyes at the elder and sneered. "Well, let's see what this old bird can do."
Lu Bu's eyes narrowed. No matter what, this Huang Xuan in front of him was a formidable figure intelligent, cunning, and far superior to the typical reckless fools of the Soul Hall. He was not someone Lu Bu could take lightly at the moment.
Hearing Lu Bu bluntly refer to him as a "mangy bird," Huang Xuan's face twitched uncontrollably. Indeed, this was the typical style of the Void Ancient Dragons just as insufferable and detestable as that damned Hei Qing!
Opposite him, Lu Bu sneered. Smart people… Smart people are good; they're easier to deal with than those impulsive idiots from the Soul Hall. Lu Bu had plenty of ways to handle someone like Huang Xuan.
"Don't you think you're going too far?" Huang Xuan growled, his eyes flashing with anger as he glared at Lu Bu.
Though he was seething with rage and wished he could slap Feng Qing'er to death for dragging him into this mess, he couldn't show such behavior in front of outsiders. Otherwise, the higher ups in his clan would come after him.
Showing fear before an enemy and failing to protect one's kin were offenses that could easily lead to punishment if not death, then something close to it.
"Bullying the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan like this do you think we're so easily pushed around?" Huang Xuan's eyes widened as he stepped forward, his aura as a five star Dou Zun erupting like a mountain crushing down on Lu Bu.
Behind him, a massive golden phoenix over a hundred feet tall emerged, letting out a deafening cry as its powerful and domineering energy spread across the surroundings.
In the distance, the Thunder Master and the three pavilion masters of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion collapsed to their knees with a thud, just like Feng Qing'er earlier. They sat helplessly on the ground, panting heavily.
Faced with the combined bloodline pressures of a Void Ancient Dragon and a Heaven Demon Phoenix, their already mediocre strength left them utterly defenseless. Trembling with fear, they could only slump on the ground in disgrace.
However, as Huang Xuan's overwhelming aura bore down on him, Lu Bu's eyebrows rose slightly. Strangely, he… didn't feel much at all.
It was like standing in a safari park, separated by reinforced glass and steel wires, watching a tiger roar it was certainly impressive, but not remotely frightening.
In fact, Lu Bu found himself oddly entertained, as though he wanted to watch Huang Xuan perform even more.
Weird… Could it be because of my Void Ancient Dragon bloodline? Lu Bu wondered, suspecting that this might be the reason.
Huang Xuan's lips twitched as he caught the amused and intrigued look on Lu Bu's face. "Are you still going to press this matter?" he asked angrily. "Your dispute with Qing'er should have ended with the fight earlier. Do you insist on being so unreasonable?"
"Our Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is not to be trifled with!"
"Kehehe… So when Feng Qing'er told you to kill me earlier, that's what you call an 'ended dispute'?" Lu Bu sneered, the dark golden light emanating from his body growing brighter and brighter.
His thin frame began to expand, growing broader and more imposing. The fine dragon scales covering his body thickened, sharpened, and widened.
An overwhelming dragon's aura surged into the sky. Above him, the shadow of a purple gold dragon solidified further, instantly suppressing the phoenix shadow behind Huang Xuan.
Feng Qing'er's pupils shrank abruptly, and the faint trace of relief that had appeared on her face vanished, replaced by shock and terror.
This Void Ancient Dragon… He doesn't look the slightest bit nervous, even when facing one of our clan's top experts. Where does he get his confidence?
The thought left Feng Qing'er trembling with fury. These Void Ancient Dragons truly have no regard for anyone!
"What do you want?" Huang Xuan asked, his eyelid twitching at Lu Bu's mocking tone.
"Kehehe… That little mangy bird tried to kill me. Isn't it normal for me to want to eat her in return?" Lu Bu sneered, his grin growing colder. "Listen, you old mangy bird. I'll let you off the hook for your strength, but if you don't step aside, I'll kill you too!"
As his words fell, Lu Bu's eyes glowed with purple gold light. A dragon shadow shimmered within, its form becoming clearer with each passing moment.
The dragon's overwhelming pressure surged once more, causing Huang Xuan's face to pale. He felt as though a heavy weight had settled on his chest, making it difficult to breathe.
Even that damned Hei Qing's bloodline didn't suppress me this much! This Void Ancient Dragon must be extraordinary!
Huang Xuan's heart pounded in fear. If this Void Ancient Dragon can suppress me like this while still at the Dou Zong stage, how terrifying would it be if he were at my level?
No wonder the Void Ancient Dragons were able to match the Ancient Heaven Phoenixes in the past. They truly are terrifying creatures. It's fortunate they rarely appear, or the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan wouldn't stand a chance on the Dou Qi Continent…
Huang Xuan's thoughts raced, his heart nearly jumping into his throat as he realized the full extent of the threat before him.
"Sir!" Huang Xuan said hastily, sensing Lu Bu's growing aggression. "On behalf of Qing'er, I offer my apologies. She is young and ignorant, having left the clan only two and a half years ago. Please, don't hold her childish actions against her!"
"Two and a half years? What a coincidence…" Lu Bu murmured, his gaze sharp but silent. He knew an apology wasn't enough actions spoke louder than words.
Seeing this, Huang Xuan gritted his teeth and flipped his palm. Two drops of glowing blood one red, one green emerged, radiating a brilliant light.
At the same time, Huang Xuan's face turned pale, and his aura weakened noticeably.
"Elder Xuan…" Feng Qing'er gasped in disbelief, staring at the elder. Shouldn't he strike this Void Ancient Dragon down with all his might? Why bow and scrape like this?
Her expression twisted with frustration. Huang Xuan's submissiveness felt like a betrayal of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's pride.
This cowardice dishonors our clan! I must report this to the elders. This Void Ancient Dragon must be hunted down and killed!
As murderous intent flickered in Feng Qing'er's lowered eyes, Lu Bu casually waved his hand. The two drops of blood flew into another jade bottle.
"Huang Xuan, you're not bad," Lu Bu said lightly. "This matter ends here. But… that little mangy bird behind you doesn't seem to agree."
Huang Xuan instinctively turned and caught sight of the flash of defiance in Feng Qing'er's eyes. Rage boiled within him. I sacrificed two precious drops of my own blood to save you, and you still want to cause trouble?!
"I know she's holding a grudge, planning to seek revenge later…" Lu Bu chuckled, tossing a black token at Huang Xuan. It struck his face with a loud smack.
"Void Ancient Dragons rarely appear in the world, but if your clan wants to come after me… Heh, I'll be waiting."
As the token fell into Huang Xuan's hands, he froze. On one side was the image of a majestic four winged unicorn, and on the other, a bold and striking character: Eight.
"Bl… Black Submerged Army…" Huang Xuan's face went stiff, frozen in place.
"Heh… Farewell." Lu Bu sneered, recalling the token as he leapt into the air, vanishing into the endless blue sky.
"Elder Xuan… what is the Black Submerged Army?" Feng Qing'er, her earlier defiance somewhat subdued, asked in a hushed voice.
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