Covering the Heavens: Fishing for the Heavens Starting from the Great Accomplished Holy Body

Chapter 97 If you can hold this fishing rod!

At the foot of the mountain, beside the pool.

Li Qingshan sat cross-legged on the blue stone, holding the green fishing rod in his hand, his gaze leisurely.

However, his mind was not there at the moment.

After leaving the Demon Emperor's tomb, he originally planned to find a place to meditate for a few days and ponder the matter of that Eternal Love Thread.

As a result, a casual sweep of his divine sense revealed two familiar figures.

Ye Fan.

Duan De.

These two actually got together and started some kind of "fishing game," where they're "robbing the rich to help the poor" all over the Eastern Wilderness.

Of course, what they are helping is their own poverty.

Li Qingshan couldn't help but smile when he saw the occasional glint of cunning on Ye Fan's small face.

Little Yezi, your Uncle Li came today to tell you that I am the owner of that fairy boat.

If anyone dares to bully you in the future, just say my name!

But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he shook his head.

It would be too embarrassing to offer it up to them.

He's someone who can easily kill a supreme being, yet he goes and tells a junior, "Come and hug your Uncle Li's thigh," what kind of talk is that?

Oh well, let them do whatever they want.

Li Qingshan continued walking forward.

When I arrived at this unnamed mountain range and saw a pond, my fishing urge suddenly kicked in.

He found a pond, sat down cross-legged, and cast his fishing rod.

The fishhook cast into the pool of heavens held the supreme essence extracted from the Lord of the Underworld.

That old bastard Lord of the Underworld possesses the supreme Dao related to death, and his essence contains extremely rich laws of death and life essence, making him an excellent bait.

The fishhook fell into the pools of the heavens, sinking into the misty depths.

Then, it was hooked immediately.

And it's a big one.

The fishing line suddenly sank, and an indescribable force traveled up the line.

Ancient, vast, and profound, it seems to bear the supreme majesty of the entire land, as if some being that has been sleeping for eternity is slowly awakening from the endless depths.

Li Qingshan raised an eyebrow, but didn't rush to reel in his line.

Experienced anglers know that you shouldn't pull hard when a fish has just taken the bait, or it will get off the hook.

You have to walk it first, and only reel it in when it's exhausted!

He sat there leisurely, locked in a stalemate with the unknown presence deep within the pool.

As Li Qingshan focused his mind, he could vaguely sense that the thing seemed to be—

It is alive.

It is not an inanimate object, not a magical artifact, nor an energy fragment, but an existence with a true life force.

Moreover, that aura was quite ancient, so it must be something good.

Li Qingshan got into the mood and stopped rushing to put away his line, just leisurely stroking it around.

Anyway, he has plenty of time and energy.

"Let's see what you are!"

Just as he was about to put in more effort, his brow twitched slightly.

Someone is coming.

Moreover, their intentions were not good.

"Tsk, interesting!"

Li Qingshan didn't turn around, still holding the fishing rod, his eyes fixed on the float on the water.

A figure descended from the mountaintop, her robes fluttering, her body radiating holy light—it was none other than Yao Xi, the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang.

She came to the edge of the pool and her gaze fell on the green bamboo fishing rod in Li Qingshan's hand.

An ordinary person, holding a broken bamboo pole, looks no different from the one used by ordinary fishermen.

But it happens to be a fishing rod.

Yao Xi stared at the bamboo pole, the fire in her heart burning ever brighter.

All the bad luck I've experienced today is because of that broken pole.

If it weren't for the strange fishing rod in that fat Taoist priest's hand, how could she have suffered a loss?

Now I see another fishing rod. Although it looks ordinary, its shape and posture are exactly the same as the way that fat Taoist priest casts his rod.

She took a deep breath and reached out to grab the fishing rod.

To vent my anger!

"Once I catch this fishing rod, I'm going to break it in half right now, you damned fisherman!"

Yao Xi thought to herself.

They acted quickly and ruthlessly!

However, just as her fingers were about to touch the fishing rod...

Li Qingshan shifted his body slightly to the side.

That sideways movement was extremely natural and minimal, yet it was just right, causing Yao Xi's hand to miss its target.

Yao Xi was taken aback, then frowned.

coincidence?

She refused to believe it and grabbed again with her other hand.

This time it's faster and more ruthless.

Li Qingshan still didn't turn around, but his body swayed slightly again.

They missed again.

Yao Xi's expression changed.

She stared at the young man in black, still holding the fishing rod and his gaze fixed on the water, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Was this person doing it on purpose?

But there was clearly no magical energy fluctuation on his body, so how could he possibly dodge her two attacks?

"you----"

She opened her mouth, but before she could finish speaking, Li Qingshan finally turned his head.

That glance was calm as still water, without the slightest ripple.

"Young lady, you have quite a temper."

His tone was casual, and his gaze swept around, as if he were assessing the value of the person in front of him.

"Let me give you a piece of advice: don't even think about touching that pole. It's not something you can handle; you might not be able to afford the consequences!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Xi not only did not stop, but instead sneered.

"Can't afford the consequences?"

She looked the young man in black up and down, her eyes full of mockery.

"How dare a mortal with no magical power say such things to me?"

She took a step forward, her body surging with divine power.

"I'm going to do whatever you want to me today!"

Li Qingshan looked at her, a helpless smile appearing on his lips.

Why don't young people these days listen to advice?

"Fine, since you insist on trying, I'll give you a chance."

Li Qingshan raised his fishing rod and gently shook it.

"If you can hold this pole by yourself, I can make you a promise."

He paused, looked into Yao Xi's eyes, and said calmly.

"I can help you solve any problem!"

Any problem.

The four words came out of his mouth so lightly, as if he were talking about something trivial.

Yao Xi was stunned upon hearing this.

But the next moment, she laughed again.

The laughter was full of mockery and disdain.

Any problems?

She repeated those four words, laughing so hard she was shaking.

"You, a mere mortal, dare to utter such arrogant words? Do you know who I am? I am the Holy Maiden of the Yao Guang Holy Land! Do you know what problems in this world I cannot solve on my own and need your help?"

Anyone could hear the coldness in her voice.

"There's a limit to pretending to be a ghost. You think you can fool me by dodging me twice just now?"

Li Qingshan didn't speak, he just looked at her quietly.

His gaze remained calm, as if he were looking at a naive child.

Yao Xi felt a sudden tightness in her chest under that gaze, and a sense of unease washed over her.

But soon, her anger suppressed this emotion.

"Stop pretending! It's just a fishing rod, who wouldn't dare touch it?!"

She shouted sharply and reached out with both hands to grab the fishing rod.

This time, Li Qingshan did not dodge.

He just stood there, letting her hand grab the fishing rod.

The moment Yao Xi's fingers touched the fishing rod.

boom!!!

An indescribable sense of terror suddenly erupted from the depths of the fishing rod.

That aura was ancient, vast, and cold, as if it came from the heavens above or the depths below, carrying an unparalleled majesty that suppressed all ages.

Yao Xi felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, as if she had been struck by an invisible hammer, and her soul felt as if it were about to be shattered.

Her consciousness froze instantly, and her entire body was stuck in place.

The aura was so terrifying that her soul, her magic, and her thoughts were frozen in that instant.

She stood frozen in place, her right hand gripping the fishing rod, motionless.

Only those eyes could still move with difficulty.

His eyes were filled with shock and fear.

What is that?

Great power?

Holy Lord?

Or is he the king who has severed the path?

How could there be something like that fishing under that broken bamboo pole?

Yao Xi wanted to let go, to release this hot rod.

But her hands were completely out of control, as if they were stuck to the pole by an invisible force, and she couldn't let go no matter what she did.

What's even more terrifying is that the aura continues.

Like icy tides, wave after wave washed over her primordial spirit.

Each wash made her feel as if she were being crushed, erased, and completely disappeared from this world.

She wanted to shout.

Unable to make a sound.

She wanted to escape.

Can't escape!

She could only stand there, gripping the fishing rod, feeling the terrifying pressure slowly eroding her consciousness.

Time seemed to stand still.

I don't know how much time passed; perhaps it was just a moment, or perhaps it was eternity.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and gently grasped the fishing rod.

That hand was long and fair, and looked no different from an ordinary person's.

But the moment it gripped the fishing rod, that terrifying pressure receded like a tide, retreating deep into the rod.

Yao Xi felt a sudden relaxation throughout her body, and her whole body went limp, collapsing onto the bluestone next to where Li Qingshan was sitting.

She was panting heavily, her face was deathly pale, and cold sweat was pouring down her forehead.

But when she tried to let go of the fishing rod, she found that she still couldn't let go.

It's not that I don't want to let go, but my body is simply out of my control.

Her hand was still gripping the pole tightly.

"Alright, stop wasting your time."

Li Qingshan's voice rang in her ears, still so casual and nonchalant.

"You gripped too tightly just now, and the thing under the pole remembers you. Now you can't let go; you have to wait for it to deflate!"

Yao Xi looked up at the ordinary face in front of her, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

She wanted to speak, to beg for mercy, but her lips moved and no sound came out.

Li Qingshan shook his head as he looked at her.

"I warned you earlier, but you wouldn't listen. Now you know the consequences?"

Yao Xi blinked frantically, tears welling up in her eyes.

Li Qingshan sighed.

"Don't be afraid, you won't die with me here. You just need to hold it for a while longer until it calms down."

He paused, then added, "But you'd better hold on tight, and don't let go. If it falls to the ground, I can't guarantee what might happen!"

Yao Xi continued blinking frantically to indicate that she understood.

Li Qingshan nodded in satisfaction and turned back to look at the water.

The fishing line remained taut, and the thing in the Heavenly Pool was still struggling.

He gripped the other end of the fishing rod again and continued to leisurely play the fish.

Yao Xi stood right next to him, holding the other end of the same fishing rod, motionless.

She looked extremely disheveled at that moment.

Her hair was disheveled, her clothes were in disarray, her face was covered in cold sweat, and her eyes were filled with fear. She was nowhere to be seen the peerless beauty of the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang.

She can't even move now.

She could only sit like this, holding the pole that terrified her to the extreme.

Those sarcastic words and disdainful laughs from before now felt like knives stabbing into her heart.

Can any problem be solved?

Yao Xi thought this statement was utterly absurd at the time.

Now I realize that it was she who was absurd.