A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Lu Qian rejected each suggestion, finally saying, "I’ve thought this through completely, only you can have the True Dragon Blood. Senior Sister, weren’t you just lamenting over your cultivation difficulties? Now that the opportunity is right before you, why hesitate?"

"On this path of Dao, I wish for Senior Sister to walk alongside me, sharing our lives until old age, witnessing everything together."

Jiang Qingfeng looked dreamily at her beloved and nodded gently.

Thus, Lu Qian issued an order for a hundred-zhang radius around the pavilion to be placed under alert, not allowing anyone to disturb them. He and Jiang Qingfeng adjusted their breaths to their optimal states before starting to study the Blood Fusion Secret Technique taught by Ji Yunrou.

Although the secret technique was mysterious, it was not complicated. After a few days of practice, they became familiar with its critical points. Once Jiang Qingfeng confirmed that everything was ready, she sat cross-legged and nodded to Lu Qian.

The True Dragon Blood, containing True Immortal power, made Lu Qian a bit nervous. But now there was no turning back, for Jiang Qingfeng had already begun the secret technique; they could not afford any delay. He immediately held up his hand, suspending the True Dragon Blood Pearl above Jiang Qingfeng’s head.

As the secret technique ran its course, Jiang Qingfeng’s already fair and delicate skin became even more translucent. The True Dragon Blood trembled faintly, with a flickering presence, and a vague blood aura emanated, slowly seeping into the Baihui acupoint at the top of Jiang Qingfeng’s head.

Six hours later, strands of blood aura began descending from the Baihui on her head, spreading out through each meridian and acupoint, forming a dense web of blood aura across her snow-white skin.

Lu Qian remained fully focused on guarding, prepared to intervene and rescue if anything went wrong. Finally, by now, he could breathe a slight sigh of relief.

This was precisely the "blood aura network" described in the Blood Fusion Secret Technique. The formation of the blood aura network indicated that the procedure was on the right track, with no deviation.

Senior Sister’s skin appeared increasingly transparent, entwined by the blood aura network, appearing both seductive and somewhat terrifying. However, her aura was extremely stable and rapidly strengthening.

This indicated that the True Dragon Blood was seeping into Jiang Qingfeng’s bones and flesh as anticipated, proving the effectiveness of the Blood Fusion Secret Technique!

After seven days, Jiang Qingfeng was completely surrounded by the blood aura network, with each acupoint and meridian filled with blood threads and blood aura from the True Dragon Blood.

The True Dragon Blood Pearl above her head had diminished by more than half, now quietly suspended without trembling or emitting any blood mist.

This indicated that Senior Sister’s body had absorbed its limit and could no longer contain more True Dragon Blood.

The absorption phase was complete, and now came the long-term seclusion and fusion. The True Dragon Blood was immensely powerful, incomparable to the so-called Blood of Spirit Snake. Although the Blood Fusion Secret Technique was correct, it was estimated to require a decade or so of steady work.

During this period, Jiang Qingfeng must prioritize fusion during seclusion and avoid any vigorous activity.

But it’s only a decade; Lu Qian could wait.

After collecting the remaining Blood Pearl, Lu Qian estimated that about a third remained, proving Ji Yunrou’s estimation entirely correct.

What could be done with a little more?

Lu Qian had long decided, making his way cautiously out the door, instructing the disciples to maintain vigilance and ensure no one disturbed them.

He then left a few words for Wu Yan and swiftly exited the mountain gate, heading south.

After traveling six hundred li to the south, the vast Lingsha River appeared before him, which had now become an internal waterway of the Yunshan Sect.

Glancing briefly at Lingsha City along the riverbank, Lu Qian chose a quiet spot, performed a spell, and dove into the water.

The Water Element Technique enveloped him, allowing him to dive downwards until he reached a depth of thirty zhang at the riverbed, where a figure awaited him.

A curious young child, with a gentle push, expanded the surrounding water and instantly created a large, waterless space on the riverbed.

Lu Qian stepped within, and the Jade Flood Dragon blinked: "Master, why have you summoned me here?"

It turned out that Lu Qian had used the Reversed Scale Blood Talisman to summon it, and now it was completely baffled. Upon seeing the dense schools of fish, shrimp, and crabs on the riverbed, it became interested.

"Master, do you want to catch fish? There are so many here, much more than in the Hidden Dragon Stream. They look so plump, they must taste delicious."

Lu Qian chuckled and said, "There’s confidential business at hand. It wasn’t convenient to discuss at the mountain gate, so I came to the river bottom. No matter how you react later, the world won’t know."

The Jade Flood Dragon was aghast, trembling as tears filled its eyes, "Don’t kill me! I... I taste bad!"

Lu Qian sighed and shook his head, without further explanation, pointed a finger to suspend a strand of True Dragon Blood in the air.

This was precisely the extra True Dragon Blood that had been set aside, apart from what was designated for Ji Yunrou!

As soon as the True Dragon Blood appeared, the Jade Flood Dragon’s entire body trembled. The absolute suppression of the True Dragon bloodline made it collapse to its knees, shivering as though sieved. But its eyes were glued to the True Dragon Blood, its alluring aura making it impossible to look away.

It recognized what this strand of dragon blood signified!

"You’ve joined our sect but haven’t achieved any merit. Strictly speaking, you don’t deserve such a treasure so soon," Lu Qian said solemnly, "But this is a fated opportunity; it cannot be wasted, so you’ll benefit from it. Henceforth, you must dedicate yourself wholly to our sect, never retreating in the face of a battle."

The Jade Flood Dragon shuddered, finally grasping the meaning of Lu Qian’s words. Filled with joy, it excitedly proclaimed, "No... no! Wherever you order me, I’ll go. Whoever you command me to fight, I’ll fight. I’ll never take a step back!"

Though dubious of its promises, Lu Qian still gently pushed the True Dragon Blood toward it.

The Jade Flood Dragon roared with joy, in a flash of white light returning to its original form, swallowing the True Dragon Blood in one gulp.

On the Lingsha River, the water suddenly became still for a moment, then mighty waves surged high!

Even fishermen far away from this stretch of the river felt their boats shake violently, their once-sturdy vessels now resembling fallen leaves on the water, being tossed high and heavily slammed down. The mortals on board knelt in terror, continuously bowing.

"River God, calm your anger! River God, calm your anger!"

Numerous whirlpools and undercurrents arose, churning the water with thunderous noise. Wave upon wave rose, like mountains crashing down, smashing the rocks, soil, and trees along the banks to pieces, sweeping them all into the river.

Such scenes appeared apocalyptic. The people on the banks panicked, fleeing desperately, while village heads hastily sought help from townsmen, asking for Immortal Masters to calm the disaster and save the people.

As this to-and-fro carried on for half a day, before any Immortal Master could arrive, the furious river seemingly on the verge of ripping the banks apart finally regained its calm.

What they didn’t know was that at this moment, in the depths of the river, a massive flood dragon swam joyfully to and fro, ecstatic.

The Jade Flood Dragon had grown larger, now forty zhang from head to tail. It had shed its bizarre, pale appearance, its scales now pure as jade and glowing brilliantly.

Its front limbs bore powerful dragon claws as strong as steel, capable of splitting waves with majestic might. A spiral horn on its head shone brilliantly, brimming with precious light.

Its entire body was slender and graceful, radiating sacred beauty as it coiled and danced, illuminating the dark riverbed. It seemed to exude an enchanting aura, sapping the will to fight and spirit of onlookers, and if not for Lu Qian’s Consciousness Collection, even he would be affected.

And in the water, the aquatic race was utterly subdued by the dragon’s might, gathering in clusters, frozen even to swim.

At this moment, the flood dragon lived up to its name, a true Jade Flood Dragon!

Reclaiming its missing self, restoring its true form!

After absorbing that strand of True Dragon Blood, the Jade Flood Dragon finally overcame the severe damage inflicted by Meng Chi True Monarch’s hasty enhancements, healing its foundational wounds completely, and stabilizing its cultivation at the Early Stage of Golden Core.

From now on, its path of Dao would naturally be smooth and unhindered.

The flood dragon let out a roar under the water, instantly setting off massive waves thundering around.

Then, its gaze turned to Lu Qian not far away.

"Last time I was subdued due to unstable cultivation and being wounded. Now that my origin is healed, why should I, the Jade Flood Dragon, be afraid!"

"I want to resist; I want freedom!"

"Hmm, I’m back in form!"