Chapter 350: Sisters Unite to Save Zi Yan
The expressions of the three women Medusa, Yun Yun, and Xiao Yi Xian turned serious. Beneath their veils, their lips pressed tightly together as they observed the chaotic spatial currents surrounding Dragon Island. They knew that without a Taixu Ancient Dragon to guide them, only a Dou Sheng level powerhouse would be able to cross such turbulent flows safely. The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan truly wielded immense power.
"Let's go. You're the first group to arrive on Dragon Island," Hei Qing said, leading Lu Bu and his companions to a mountain peak on Dragon Island.
"Master, the aura here is so intense..." Qing Lin whispered, her complexion slightly pale. Twisting her slender waist, she clung tightly to Lu Bu's arm and spoke softly. Deep in her soul, the sealed spirit of the ancient Sky Serpent no longer dared to act arrogantly. Even without Qing Lin's suppression, it remained submissive, its head lowered in fear.
Medusa also tensed slightly, instinctively moving closer to Lu Bu, just like Qing Lin. In contrast, Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian seemed unaffected.
This was understandable. The ancient Sky Serpent and the Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python had clashed with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan before, and their bloodlines bore deep seated fear of the clan. The reactions of the Queen and Qing Lin were only natural.
As soon as they landed, an elder clad in white robes appeared silently it was Zhu Li.
"Greetings, Third Elder!" Hei Qing immediately bowed respectfully.
"Young friend Lu Bu, we meet again," Zhu Li said with a sigh, his expression a mixture of guilt and helplessness. "I assume Hei Qing has already informed you of the situation. Alas... our understanding of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit was truly limited, and it has put Zi Yan in danger..."
Lu Bu's brows furrowed. He was about to express his frustration, but after a moment of thought, he sighed and shook his head. What was done was done Zi Yan was already trapped by the energy of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.
The priority now was to help Zi Yan refine that energy. There was no point in assigning blame anymore.
"Senior Zhu Li, let's skip the formalities. Tell me what I need to do," Lu Bu said directly.
"The energy of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit is too dense and terrifying it has crystallized into a solid state. You'll need to use your Heavenly Flame to melt it down," Zhu Li explained solemnly, not wasting time. The sooner Zi Yan was freed from this state, the better it would be for the Ancient Dragon Clan.
"Understood," Lu Bu nodded. He then took Yun Yun's hand and introduced her. "This is Yun Yun. She's from the Spirit Clan, and both of her spirit attendants are Heavenly Flames. She'll assist me."
"Hm? That's excellent news..." Zhu Li was pleasantly surprised. Melting the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit would be best achieved using Heavenly Flames ranked in the top ten. With the addition of Yun Yun's Heavenly Flames alongside the Three Thousand Burning Flame, this task would be much easier.
However, Zhu Li's gaze shifted to the women surrounding Lu Bu, and his expression subtly changed.
"An ancient Sky Serpent? A Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python? I never expected to see these two species again," Zhu Li said, his old face full of astonishment. While he had already encountered the Calamity Poison Body and had some familiarity with the Spirit Clan bloodline, what truly shocked him were the two women clinging to Lu Bu.
"No... it's not an ancient Sky Serpent. It's the spirit of one," Zhu Li muttered, his eyes gleaming. Then, with a touch of amazement, he asked, "Young lady, you've managed to control the spirit of an ancient Sky Serpent?"
"Master helped me..." Qing Lin replied softly, half hiding behind Lu Bu, her slender frame pressed against him. The elder's oppressive aura made her uneasy, and even the ancient Sky Serpent spirit within her trembled in fear.
"If that's the case… would you like to visit the Dragon Tomb?" Zhu Li suggested. "The dragon energy there could suppress the ancient Sky Serpent spirit in your body, making it easier for you to control."
"Huh?" Qing Lin blinked in surprise. Then, after a moment of thought, her eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly. "Yes! Where is it?"
The four headed ancient Sky Serpent spirit was already proving difficult to manage. She had hesitated to unseal a fifth head, fearing she might lose control. If the Dragon Tomb could help suppress the spirit, it would be a great boon.
In fact… hadn't Master mentioned this method before?
"Hehe... Hei Qing, take this young lady to the Dragon Tomb," Zhu Li said with a broad smile. He was indebted to Lu Bu for assisting them, and as a proud Taixu Ancient Dragon, he preferred not to owe favors. Helping Qing Lin was a good way to balance the scales.
"Understood!" Hei Qing grinned, clearly relieved to avoid owing any further favors himself.
"Everyone else, follow me," Zhu Li said, his tone firm. With a wave of his sleeve, he led Lu Bu and the three women to a volcanic altar.
At the altar's center, a crystalline mass radiated dazzling purple gold light under the sun. Within the purple gold crystal, a petite figure was imprisoned a stark, eerie sight.
It looked remarkably like an insect encased in amber or Hinata trapped in Crystal Release.
Lu Bu's expression changed slightly. If not for the faint trace of spiritual activity he sensed within the crystal, he might have thought Zi Yan was already dead.
"Zi Yan?!" The three women gasped in unison. Yet, despite being so close, Zi Yan appeared as though she was in a different dimension, completely unresponsive.
"Sigh..." Zhu Li sighed heavily, his guilt evident. Faced with Zi Yan's friends, he felt deeply ashamed.
"Alright, let's get to work," Lu Bu clapped his hands, his expression serious. "Sister Yun, you'll join me in using our Heavenly Flames to melt the crystal."
"Understood." Yun Yun nodded gently. The space around her rippled, and a cyan fire lotus bloomed beneath her feet. On her shoulder, a sinuous, bewitching five star fire snake coiled itself.
Immediately, a wave of scorching heat surged forth.
"Xiao Yi Xian, set up a poison array to seal this place," Lu Bu instructed.
"Alright..." Xiao Yi Xian nodded softly. She tapped the ground lightly, and a grayish purple mist began to spread, seeping into the entirety of the volcano.
Zhu Li opened his mouth, intending to suggest a spatial seal instead, but he decided against it. After all, he would personally remain here to oversee the process. Better to let Lu Bu handle things his way.
"Your Majesty, you and the puppets will stand guard," Lu Bu said, sweeping his sleeve. Over a dozen puppets golden and silver in color appeared in neat formation.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
The energy of the gold and silver puppets surged, converging on the leader a gaunt, elderly puppet.
Boom!
In an instant, its Six Star Dou Zun aura climbed rapidly, breaking into the Eight Star Dou Zun realm and faintly approaching Nine Stars.
This was none other than the Soul Destruction Ghost Sovereign of the Heaven Rain Sect. Lu Bu had taken his corpse and soul, acquired an eighth tier magic core from the Pill Tower, and refined him into a Heaven Demon Puppet. Now, it was finally being put to use.
"Understood. Leave the protection to me and Xiao Yi Xian," Medusa replied, her tone steady. A shimmering longsword appeared in her hand, exuding a cold, radiant light.
"Let's go, Sister Yun. Let's save Zi Yan," Lu Bu said, gently holding Yun Yun's soft hand.
"Mm…" Yun Yun nodded lightly, casting a worried glance at Zi Yan before summoning two flames to her side.
Boom!
A purple black fire dragon roared to life, coiling around the altar and enveloping the purple gold crystal entirely.
Boom!
Invisible and cyan flames erupted simultaneously, burning the unyielding crystal relentlessly.
Instantly, the terrifying heat distorted the space around them. The purple gold crystal shimmered with strange, fluid like radiance, as though it were about to melt...
(Chapter End)
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