Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 144 The Heavenly Dragon Prince Appears with the Ancestral Dragon Spear and Armor
The [Ren Chong] sword energy, which was not unleashed, achieved the same result as if it had been unleashed; this is the true essence of Jing Qian's nuclear deterrence.

The old Kunpeng was startled away by the sword energy, which not only saved Jing Qian the invaluable sword energy, but also completely calmed the situation in the vast sea.

Without the obstruction of a powerful demon, the suppression of Ao Zhen by the Feathered Gate proceeded smoothly.

The Celestial Crane Master materialized and appeared beside Jing Qian, bowing respectfully before speaking:
"Thank you for saving me, Daozi!"

"With the help of this dragon seed, our [Feathered Ascension Sect] should be able to stabilize the situation."

Jing Qian nodded and said:

"Since I have invited all of you fellow Daoists to come and help, I naturally cannot let you down."

"Fellow Daoist, please continue with your business for now. I will visit you another day."

After saying that, Jing Qian disappeared again.

Currently, his strength is still lacking. He is not yet up to the task of facing the Five Elements Heavenly Phoenix, who possesses a mid-grade title. After he advances in rank, he will naturally seek out the Heavenly Phoenix to spar with.

Before returning to the [Dragon Palace of the Vast Ocean], the entire palace had undergone a complete transformation. Not only had the sword wounds been fully healed, but it also seemed to have been renovated, looking completely brand new.

Within a single day, Ao Run successfully subdued the second-grade [Spiritual Ability]. Taking advantage of Ao Zhen's suppression, he used the power of the Dragon Palace to also suppress the third-grade [Dragon-Guiding Stake]. He only needs to perfectly merge these two [Spiritual Abilities] with his own Dharma Image to achieve the [Spiritual Subjugation] perfection and seek advancement.

Her fate was undoubtedly completely changed.

She looked at Jing Qian with a smile and said:
"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Chixiao for helping me achieve the Dao. I have now suppressed the key [spiritual opportunity] and won the battle for the throne with the Dragon Prince."

"By simply presenting the [Western Mang Dragon Heaven] and obtaining the bloodline of the Dragon Clan, the ancestral land of the Heavenly Dragon, [Heavenly Dragon Plain], one can inherit the title of Dragon Emperor of [Yingfutu Realm] and wield great power over the vast sea."

"Now that my clansmen have been eliminated, I would like to invite Fellow Daoist Chixiao to attend the ceremony and witness my ascension to the throne."

"When each generation of Dragon Emperor bestows titles, apart from the Ying clan, only one fellow Daoist can be invited to attend the ceremony. This is a matter of great opportunity, so please do not refuse."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian also felt a surge of anticipation and said:
"It is my wish, but I dare not ask you!"

Ao Run nodded, then shot out a stream of magic power, activating the [Han Hai Dragon Palace]. A strange magic power erupted from within, sending a message straight out from the [Ying Fu Tu Realm] and shooting towards the vast western sky.

Then, she cast the spell again, and the [Dragon Palace of the Vast Ocean] began to rise, soaring from the depths of the seabed straight into the sky, breaking through to the boundary membrane.

Jing Qian stood beside Ao Run, letting her cast the spell, and asked curiously:

“Fellow Daoist Ao, the Western Mang Dragon Heaven is quite far from the Yingfu Pagoda Realm. Moreover, you are a person of my Northern Heaven, so you must also accept the pardon of the people of the Western Heaven?”

Ao Run nodded and said:
"【Tianlong Plain】is the source of the bloodline of all dragons and the common ruler of dragons in all the heavens and myriad worlds. Not to mention my 【Yingfutu Realm】, even under the rule of the 【Wuji Heavenly Dynasty】, the Dragon Emperor who guards the sea frontier must be granted and appointed by 【Tianlong Plain】 of 【Ximang Dragon Heaven】."

"Only by obtaining the pardon of [Tianlongyuan] can my position as Dragon Emperor be secure. Unless I die, no one can take this position from me."

Jing Qian was also taken aback upon hearing this. The strength and foundation of Tianlongyuan were far more terrifying than he had imagined.

He then asked:
"What kind of strength does this [Tianlong Plain] possess that it can command so many realm dragon emperors? That [Egao Shangdi] is a first-rank cultivator who has opened the [Spirit Official] title system. How could she allow her own realm to be occupied by others?"

Ao Run explained carefully:
"【Tianlong Plain】was built by the only two first-rank cultivators of the Dragon Clan, the 【Heavenly Ancestral Dragon】 and the 【Eternal Dragon Mother】. The two Ancestral Dragons were extremely powerful and harmonious. With two Ancestral Dragons suppressing it, 【Tianlong Plain】was naturally a top-tier force with outstanding strength."

"However, strength and status are one aspect. My dragon race is naturally skilled at regulating waterways and purifying the seas. The sea areas suppressed by my dragon race can bring considerable benefits to the improvement of the realm's origin."

"In particular, the benefits to the growth of the realm will double for true dragons that have been granted the title of Dragon Emperor by the Heavenly Dragon Plains."

"This bond of interests is the fundamental reason why the myriad realms were able to accept [Tianlongyuan]."

"Moreover, over the years, each realm has formed a fairly stable lineage. The Dragon Emperors have cultivated in their realms for many years, passing on their lineage to their offspring. They have long since become one with the realm itself, inseparable from it."

"Therefore, no one will dare to interfere with the inheritance of [Tianlongyuan] without authorization."

"The two Ancestral Dragons possess the wealth of the four seas, and there is nothing in the ordinary realms that the Ancestral Dragons would covet. No one regards the [Heavenly Dragon Plain] as a threat."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian nodded, gaining a deeper understanding of this cultivation world. The influence of a first-grade cultivator always revealed itself unintentionally, leaving him in awe.

As the [Hanhai Dragon Palace] ascended to heaven, all the major powers in the entire [Yingfutu Realm] knew that a new Dragon Emperor was about to be born, and they all turned their attention to it.

Only one faction was qualified to attend the ceremony in person.

A streak of light rose from the heart of the divine dynasty, and the current human emperor, Yingkun, arrived in his chariot, accompanied by Yinghao.

The Emperor's chariot arrived at the Dragon Palace gate, and Yinghao transmitted his voice:

"Greetings, Dragon Emperor and Daoist. We have come to witness the Dragon Emperor's upcoming investiture from the Heavenly Dragon Plain and offer our congratulatory gifts."

Ao Run waved his hand, opening the main gate of the Dragon Palace and welcoming the Ying family uncle and nephew inside.

Jing Qian and Ying Shi exchanged greetings, but Ying Hao stared at him with a strange expression. The Yan Mo Luo, which had shrunk to the size of a palm and was sitting on his shoulder, was smirking like a weasel that had stolen a chicken.

Jing Qian ignored this old acquaintance and quietly waited for Ao Run's change.

She has already sent the news of her succession to Tianlong Plain. Although the journey is long, there should be some feedback by now.

Outside the boundary membrane, in the empty void, a torrential rain suddenly began to fall, enveloping the [Dragon Palace of the Vast Sea].

Within the rain, an ethereal yet profound magical aura was brewing, guiding the rainwater to construct a peculiar magic array.

Ao Run stepped forward, cut his finger, and dripped a drop of pure dragon blood onto the magic array.

Nourished by the dragon's blood, the magic array began to operate, and a magical aura descended upon the four people present.

Jing Qian felt his divine sense rise infinitely, and he leaped into the Great Dao Illusion, climbing towards the [Mountain of Immortal Qi].

The ceremony for bestowing the title of Dragon Emperor upon the Heavenly Dragon Plains was held on the Immortal Qi Mountain!

Those who witness this ceremony are able to ascend the [Mountain of Immortal Qi] ahead of time by utilizing the Dragon Clan's magic array, which is naturally an extremely rare opportunity for them to achieve great things.

This was the first time Jing Qian had ascended the immortal mountain with a clear mind. He looked around and felt that every brick and stone on the mountain was the essence of the Great Dao and possessed an extremely profound and eternal status.

Leaving one's mark on the [Immortal Qi Mountain] is a prerequisite for a cultivator to advance to the second rank. Anything he sees now could be the mark left by a powerful cultivator who once strived for the second rank.

However, only by truly establishing a complete "Destiny Stele" and achieving a perfect status can one be considered to have truly advanced to the second rank.

Guided by the dragon clan's magic array, Jing Qian glimpsed several [Life Stele] protected by various magical powers along the way.

These are the true great things that represent the Dao of a second-rank great power!
With his current seventh-grade cultivation level, he couldn't even see it clearly.

Just as he was wondering where the dragon formation was going to take him, a magnificent dragon palace appeared before him.

Above the plaque in front of the Dragon Palace gate are the three large characters: 【天龙宫】 (Tianlong Palace)!
Jing Qian was stunned on the spot. Was this the foundation of the First-Rank Ancestral Dragon?

While other second-rank cultivators were still racking their brains to forge the [Life Stele] and painstakingly inscribed their words on it, first-rank powerhouses were already able to conjure palaces on this [Immortal Qi Mountain]!

The four people's divine avatars were brought to the gate of the Heavenly Dragon Palace. The side gate of the Dragon Palace was wide open, and a boy walked out, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

The boy, holding a decree, read it aloud without hesitation:
"Now there is a dragon prince, Ao Run, of exceptional talent and noble destiny, who is granted the title of Dragon Emperor of the Yingfu Pagoda Realm and bestowed with the mid-grade title of Dragon Emperor of the Vast Ocean, which is hereditary and perpetual, and whose life and death are not easily changed. Now go!"

The boy was rather impatient. Facing the group of people before him, he didn't waste any words. After reading the imperial edict, he waved his hand to drive them away.

The [Yingfutu Realm] is a [mountain realm] of this level, with an ordinary status and shallow foundation. It is not worthy of Tong Zi's attention at all, and has no value in socializing with him. He did not even invite a few people into the [Tianlong Palace].

But as if by some strange twist of fate, he glanced in Jing Qian's direction, and a thought struck him, prompting him to ask:
"what?"

"Which sect are you from?"

"I am Ao Bao, the direct descendant of the Ancestral Dragon and the Spirit-Subduing Realm [Heavenly Dragon Child] of [Heavenly Dragon Plains]. I never expected that a Daoist disciple would visit me on such an occasion. I have failed to greet you properly."

The boy glanced down at the pardon document in his hand, his eyes darting around, and then he said:

"In the Yingfu Pagoda Realm of the Northern Heaven, are you the direct descendant of Chunyang, the Chunyang Master?"

Jing Qian remained calm and nodded in agreement:

"I am Chi Xiao of Chunyang Heaven, greetings to the Dragon Prince."

Ao Bao continued:

"It's a pleasure to meet you!"

"My cultivation level is not high enough. I only preside over the conferment of titles to Dragon Emperors below the [Tree Realm]. This is the first time that a Daoist has come to observe the ceremony while I am on duty. Fellow Daoist Chixiao, please wait for me to open the middle gate to welcome you."

After saying that, the boy waved his hand, and the main gate of the Heavenly Dragon Palace beside him suddenly opened wide.

Despite receiving such courtesy, Jing Qian remained calm and composed. Following the guidance of Ao Bao, the "Heavenly Dragon Prince," he crossed the main gate of the Dragon Palace and entered.

He treated this ceremony as a unique experience that broadened his horizons, and naturally responded positively.

Ying and her nephew followed Jing Qian, intending to enter the Heavenly Dragon Palace as well, but were stopped by the Heavenly Dragon Prince, who said:
"Fellow Daoists, please wait outside. This place is the core of the [Mountain of Immortal Qi]. Why don't you two try cultivating here? Perhaps you will gain something different."

"Ao Run, right? You're lucky. Come in with me."

The Ying family uncle and nephew exchanged a glance, but dared not offend each other. Having no other choice, they simply stood in front of the Heavenly Dragon Palace and began their own cultivation practice.

While both were in the Yingfu Realm, they couldn't sense the true status of Chunyang Heaven and Yanfu Dao. But when they stood before a behemoth like Tianlong Plain, the gap between the Ying Clan and the two Dao Ancestor lineages became glaringly obvious.

As soon as Jing Qian entered the Heavenly Dragon Palace, he immediately felt an extremely pure immortal spiritual energy that entered his divine soul avatar from the outside world, nourishing his divine soul and mind.

This will greatly benefit his cultivation. Just by staying in this Dragon Palace for a short while, the level of his understanding of the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi] will definitely increase significantly.

This little child in front of me was practically raised on celestial energy; he's eating way too well!

Then the [Heavenly Dragon Prince] led him to a martial arts arena and said:
"The ceremony to confer the title of Dragon Emperor is very short. Even if I try to prolong it as much as possible, it will only last for a moment at most."

"Since it's rare for Chunyangzi to meet in person, I won't waste words."

"We, the [Heavenly Dragon Sons], spend years honing our foundations on this [Immortal Qi Mountain]. If we don't reach the second rank, the Dragon Mother forbids us from leaving the mountain. Apart from helping to grant amnesty to the Dragon Clan's children, we can't see outsiders, especially other direct descendants of the [Dao Ancestors]."

"Without the experience of our peers, when we descend the mountain and encounter other Daoists, we can never defeat any of them."

"The Dragon Mother dotes on us, only caring about whether we will die, and doesn't care at all about the dignity of us [Heavenly Dragon Sons]."

"Now that I have the pleasure of meeting [Chunyangzi], I muster my courage and ask you to lend a hand and spar with me. What do you think, my friend?"

Looking at the rosy-cheeked, innocent-looking, and seemingly untouched-by-the-world rich kid in front of him, Jing Qian felt a sudden urge to slap him across the face.

The other party has a noble bloodline. Immersed in this [Mountain of Immortal Qi], receiving the [Immortal Spiritual Qi] daily, they can cultivate all the way to the second rank without any risk.

With the Heavenly Dragon Palace guarding the Life Stele, it is certain to be immortal and eternally exist.

As direct descendants of the Dao Ancestor, the other's cultivation experience far surpassed Jing Qian's, making him seem like a mere runtu in comparison, which was truly infuriating.

He certainly wouldn't let the opportunity to give him a good beating slip by!
If he wins, he will definitely smash that dragon prince's head to pieces and vent his evil spirits.

Even if he loses, he can still experience firsthand the supernatural powers of a true successor of the Dao Ancestor. He couldn't be more excited!

This "Heavenly Dragon Prince" is a complete shut-in; he's never seen any other Daoist disciples before, but given his origins in the "Yingfu Pagoda Realm," how could he have never seen anyone like him?
One's own ancestral master could also experience the struggle between the Daoist disciples of [Chunyangzi], [Yanfuzi], and the transformed [Yingshizi].

However, in his generation, the two lineages of the Dao Ancestors were collectively cursed, and only he, as the Dao Child, emerged in the realm.

Don't be fooled by his seemingly invincible nature within the [Yingfutu Realm], where he's like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, killing gods and Buddhas alike in his path.

In essence, it's nothing more than punching the Nanshan Nursing Home and kicking the Beihai Kindergarten.

I haven't even encountered a single decent, reliable, high-level opponent.

This will not benefit his spiritual growth at all!
He was filled with anticipation when faced with the request from [Tianlongzi], but he didn't rush to agree. He had some experience dealing with rich kids, and if the other party took the initiative to make a request, it would be a huge loss if he didn't try to get some benefits out of it.

He just opened his mouth and said:
"【Tianlongzi】You're too kind, I'll gladly oblige. However, your cultivation is a level higher than mine, and you still wish to spar with me. What's the prize?"

The boy tilted his head and said:

"Daozi is right. It would be inappropriate for me to trouble you without showing some sincerity."

Then, [Tianlongzi] took out two red crystals from his robes and said:
"I have nothing else of value, except for the two [Tuoyuan Bone-Born Milang Immortal Qi] bestowed upon me by the Dragon Mother, both of which are top-level [Immortal Qi] that have broken through the 2,500th level."

“If Daozi can defeat me, I will give you both of these Immortal Qi.”

"If Daozi cannot defeat me, then I can only give you one as a token of my service. What do you think?"

The brat sells his grandfather's land without a care in the world!
Although such treasures are the daily rations of the "Heavenly Dragon Prince," they are unimaginable top-tier treasures for a country bumpkin like Jing Qian from the "Mountain Realm"!

If he hesitates for even a second, it would be disrespectful to his own path.

His [Yin Sword] flashed, and he spoke:
"You're so generous, I'll take this job!"

"Tell me how you want to spar, and I'll cooperate fully!"

The value of the Immortal Qi is immeasurable. Jing Qian is too ignorant and cannot even define the price of such a treasure.

All he knew was that he was about to welcome a new number one top influencer!

Upon hearing this, Tianlongzi was also delighted and said:
"Thank you for your support, Daozi!"

Then, Tianlongzi unleashed a burst of magical power, and a light barrier suddenly rose up in the martial arts arena in front of them, enveloping the two of them.

Ao Run stood aside, watching the battle with great interest.

Then, [Tianlongzi] spoke:
“Daozi, the environment on this [Immortal Qi Mountain] is unique. If it is not a high-level [Immortal Spiritual Qi], it is impossible to survive for long.”

"We can only use my mother's [Celestial Qi] to simulate battle."

"In this training ground, our supernatural powers, magical abilities, and even spiritual energy can be used freely without being affected."

As Tianlongzi spoke, he conjured an exquisite silver armor on his body.

The armor, covered in gold and silver threads, enveloped her completely, leaving no gaps whatsoever.

He continued:

"Daozi, my cultivation is one level higher than yours, so I'll let you attack first."

"This Silver Scale Breastplate of mine is made from the scales of the Dragon Mother and sewn together from the whiskers of the Ancestral Dragon."

"Ranked among the first-grade [Spiritual Ability]!"

"Daozi, please have no worries and go all out."

After speaking, the dragon prince used his own magical power to fully activate this incomparably noble [Spiritual Energy].

Before Jing Qian, it seemed as if an unbreakable silver pagoda with dragon scales had appeared.

He used armor sewn from the materials of two first-grade ancestral dragons as his natal [Spiritual Ability].

The man before us, the "Heavenly Dragon Prince," is unimaginably wealthy!
Although Jing Qian didn't want to admit it, he still broke down inside.

Both being at the same level as Daozi, he was like a small-town exam taker, working tirelessly, only to obtain what the other was born with.

However, this objectively existing gap completely ignited a fierce spirit within him!

The Yin Sword in his hand throbbed with the pulse of his heart, yearning to fight back and kill the enemy with all his might.

Seeing that the other party was fully prepared, he remained silent and unleashed the full power of his Yin Sword.

"Ding!"

The loud clanging of metal pierced the eardrums.

He expended a [Flesh Bud Nourishment] technique, yet his powerful sword strike left not a single mark on the scales.

His sword slashed incessantly, his magical power erupting wildly, creating a cacophony of sharp sounds like a sudden downpour.

But not only was Tianlongzi unharmed, he even had the leisure to speak:
"Daozi, hurry up and put in more effort. Use whatever cards you have up your sleeve."

"If it's just sword energy like this, it certainly won't be able to break through my precious armor."

As he spoke, he pulled a dragon tooth spear from his sea of ​​consciousness, held it up straight, and pointed it forward.

At this moment, Jing Qian transformed into a streak of light, circling around Ao Bao. Although he was not being targeted by the spear, he had a vague feeling that he could not dodge the spear.

Ao Bao then spoke:
"The Dragon Spine Sword in my hand has a tip made from my father's dragon tooth and a bone spike from the dragon spine as its shaft. It is also a first-grade Spiritual Weapon."

"If Daozi can't kill me, I'll use this [Dragon Spine] to stab you and see if you can take it."

"The two natal [spiritual artifacts] that my mother prepared for me are of a high enough rank to be worthy of our status as Dao children."

"However, I am not talented enough to perfectly fuse these two [Spiritual Machines] with my own Dharma form, which has kept me stuck at the [Subduing Spirit] level for many years."

"Daozi, please exert more effort. If you can break through my armor, and sense the energy, I might be able to further improve my cultivation of this [Spiritual Energy] and subdue it perfectly sooner."

"I'll wait for Daozi for another quarter of an hour. If Daozi still can't kill me, then it'll be my turn to make a move."

The words of [Tianlongzi] had no effect on Jing Qian. He simply regarded this dragon prince as an extremely hard target to test his output limit.

After he had finished slashing with the Yin Sword, he suddenly revealed his true form above the dragon prince's head with a flash of light.

He held a black jade longsword in both hands, fully charged with magical power, and then slashed down fiercely!

"Boom!"

"cough!"

A deep, resounding impact, accompanied by a violent surge of magical energy, spread outwards.

Faintly, a cry of pain followed.

While a first-grade Immortal Sword Embryo is still inferior to the Dragon Prince's Silver Armor, that is largely because the Immortal Sword Embryo has not been fully refined.

In terms of its material, the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] is in no way inferior to a first-grade dragon scale.

Moreover, the Black Jade Sword Embryo is tightly wrapped with the Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo. The two first-grade Immortal Sword Embryos have been combined into one, and ever since Jing Qian obtained them, they have been invincible, cutting through all obstacles.

Even this first-grade dragon armor underwent a noticeable deformation after being struck by the [Immortal Sword Embryo]!

Even though the dragon armor was not broken, the intense impact force was transmitted heavily to Ao Bao's face through the scales.

This incredibly precious Heavenly Dragon Prince, born and raised on the Immortal Qi Mountain, is actually injured!
Beneath the scales, Ao Bao looked as if he had been hit on the face with a blunt object; a purplish-blue bruise ran diagonally downwards from his left eye, extremely conspicuous.

Surprised by Jing Qian's offensive power, he quickly channeled all his magic power into the dragon armor, covering it with another layer of magical shield.

But when faced with Jing Qian's swords raining down, no shield was effective. In an instant, the first-grade dragon armor was hammered and dented, and the dragon prince inside was like a big sandbag hanging on the wall, getting a good beating.

[Tianlongzi] was undoubtedly overconfident; the development of the battle was not at all as he had imagined.

He couldn't utter a single word. If you lifted his scales, you'd see his small mouth was swollen like a sausage, and several of his teeth had been chipped out. He'd been beaten into a pig's head.

Jing Qian didn't care whether the other party was the owner of the place or not; he went all out and smashed the other party thoroughly.

Although he didn't say it aloud, he kept thinking to himself:
"Why don't you try installing another one?"

He had already maximized his damage output, but he still couldn't break through the opponent's armor. In this battle, he had almost no chance of winning.

However, with the chance to give this rich kid a good beating and get some [Immortal Qi], what more could he ask for?

Ao Bao was experiencing the greatest hardship of his life. He didn't utter a word, but his eyes were blazing with fire, and the ferocity of the true dragon had been completely unleashed.

His physical form blurred for a moment, as if he were about to unleash his true dragon form and bite the person opposite him to death.

But he kept his promise, counting down the seconds, waiting for the switch between the top and the bottom.

However, Jing Qian would never do as he wished!

Just as his attack time was about to end, he suddenly sheathed his sword and soared into the sky.

He held his hands out straight out, facing Ao Bao at his feet, as if preparing some powerful move.

The dragon prince looked up at Jing Qian, unable to fathom his intentions, but he held the Dragon Spine horizontally in front of him, already prepared to counterattack.

A spatial rift was opened by Jing Qian, who twisted the sword ring within the [Sumeru] dimension, directing the [Ren Chong] sword energy within it directly at the dragon prince.

The next second, that terrifying sword energy, which had swirled countless times, was unleashed in a single strike.

The first-rank scale armor and spear actually withstood most of the sword energy, leaving only a thick sword mark that could not be healed for a long time.

Ao Bao, who was hiding behind Lingji, was blasted into dust by the residual force of the attack.

In this battle, Chunyangzi defeated the strong with the weak, achieving a complete victory!

[Tianlongzi] got what he asked for. He said he wanted to have some training, and he was indeed put through a lot of training, gaining an ultimate experience he had never had before.

The battle ended, the light barrier on the training ground shattered, and Jing Qian and Ao Bao appeared unharmed in the same spot.

However, one person looked refreshed, while the other looked constipated.

[Tianlongzi] kept his promise and tossed the two ruby-like [Immortal Qi] in his hand to Jing Qian, saying:
"【Chunyangzi】is indeed formidable. I have learned a great deal. When we both reach the second rank of cultivation, let us truly spar in the present world, and I will avenge today's humiliation!"

(End of this chapter)