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"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
The cultivators from Southern Xinjiang felt a mix of relief, regret, and apprehension... In the end, they all bowed respectfully and watched as Zhang Xiaoshan rode the fire phoenix away from Dianchi Lake and Southern Xinjiang.
At the same time, news of the complete annihilation of the Water Demon Beast spread throughout the cultivation world of China.
This was an ancient magical beast, an immortal and indestructible being. I never expected it to be killed by Zhang Xiaoshan, who had just come out of seclusion.
In an instant, the fear of Zhang Xiaoshan by the demonic path rose to a new level.
After all, Zhang Xiaoshan could even kill ancient demonic beasts, let alone demon kings, demon emperors, or ancient demons.
Especially Zhang Xiaoshan's methods for destroying the water demon beast.
A Tai Chi diagram that can cover Dianchi Lake; with a flick of the finger, ancient monsters vanish into thin air.
Instead of engaging in a fierce battle to barely kill the ancient demon beast.
Even if all the demons unite, it's just a matter of a Tai Chi diagram covering them all.
Chapter 995 Xiaoqing's Opportunity is a Thousand-Year Prospect
"Has the water monster really been eliminated?"
At the main hall of Mount Shu, everyone who had not yet set off was stunned by this news.
Especially the Sword Immortal, who naturally knew the true nature of the Water Demon Beast. Let alone killing this terrifying ancient demon beast, even the descendants of Nuwa could only choose to seal it away because of its ability to live in water and its immortality.
Upon hearing the news of the Water Demon Beast's demise, everyone in the hall was immediately astonished, and even more so, suspicious.
However, having witnessed Zhang Xiaoshan's methods and with the information from the Southern Frontier, Dugu Yuyun roughly described the entire demon-slaying process.
Dugu Yuyun could conclude that Zhang Xiaoshan had indeed killed the Water Demon Beast.
Furthermore, Lin Qing'er's revival should also be attributed to Zhang Xiaoshan, since Lin Qing'er sacrificed herself to achieve enlightenment back then.
"It should be true."
This news came from southern Xinjiang; you'll understand once you read it.
The methods of that Kunlun figure are beyond our comprehension; at least in terms of strength, they are comparable to ancient gods and demons, unfathomable.
How many big shots are hidden in Kunlun?
In the contemporary era alone, there are more than a dozen great cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage, such as the Three Mysteries of Kunlun and the Palace Master of Yaochi. In the past thousand years, there have been at least a hundred experts who have broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, not to mention the older generation like Ling Xuzi and Ling Xuzi.
The next generation, led by Zhang Xiaoshan and Li Yang, is even stronger than the older generation such as Kunlun Sanxuan and Ling Xuzi.
Upon receiving the communication stone, the Drunken Sword Immortal was immediately stunned by the message on it, staring at its contents in disbelief.
"Qing'er has been resurrected?"
"That's true. Although we don't know who used what methods, Qing'er did fight the Water Demon Beast for a long time at Dianchi Lake. In the end, she lured the Water Demon Beast into the air, which gave that person the confidence to kill it with one blow."
Upon hearing this, the Sword Immortal's expression became complicated, but he finally nodded.
He did believe the news was true.
After all, the Water Demon Beast is born from water, so as long as it's not kept in the water, it'll be fine.
"Master, who is this Qing'er...?"
"Your mother-in-law!"
Li Xiaoyao was immediately surprised, while Zhao Ling'er became excited upon hearing this.
After all, ten years ago, their Nanzhao Kingdom was in great turmoil, and her mother suffered misfortune. Along the way, several experts from the Nanzhao Kingdom told her the specific details of what happened back then.
To protect the people of the Nanzhao Kingdom, her mother sacrificed herself, perishing alongside the ancient water monster and sealing it within Dianchi Lake.
"Senior, are you serious? My mother is still alive?"
"It is true that he came back to life, but it's not easy to guarantee anything else."
"I'll take you to the Southern Frontier as soon as possible. Qing'er should be at your Nuwa lineage's temple right now!"
"Thank you, senior."
Having traveled the mortal realm for many years, the Sword Immortal naturally knew some secret techniques.
If Lin Qing'er were on her deathbed, she could also see her grown-up daughter and son-in-law;
Even if nothing is wrong, the mother and daughter reuniting and enjoying family time is a joyous occasion for everyone.
Fifteen minutes later, everyone set off together, heading to the southern border as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, Zhang Xiaoshan arrived at the headquarters of the business at the same time.
This trip to southern Xinjiang, slaying the water demon beast, can be considered as eliminating a hidden threat.
Zhang Xiaoshan entrusted the safety of the Bashui Dam to Xiaoqing Town.
Over the course of a century, Xiaoqing has become a thousand-year-old demon.
Not only did its strength increase dramatically, but its physique also gradually showed signs of transforming into a dragon.
After all, with the guidance of the Xuanmen orthodox methods and Bai Suzhen's guidance, Xiaoqing's cultivation over the past hundred years has progressed by leaps and bounds, and her Taoist level has been rising rapidly.
In addition, the rare treasures collected by the Royal Merchant Guild headquarters were not to be taken advantage of by Bai Suzhen and Li Yang, so they naturally benefited Xiao Qing.
These treasures either increase one's cultivation level or accelerate the cultivation speed.
At the same time, the massive water vapor gathered in the Ba River is also key to Xiao Qing's strength improvement, making it a blessed land for water cultivators.
Most importantly, Zhang Xiaoshan gave Xiaoqing the demon core of the Heavenly Demon Emperor, which contained the essence of the dragon's bloodline, which is why Xiaoqing can transform into a dragon.
As long as this trace of dragon bloodline is continuously purified, coupled with the numerous beliefs on the dam, it's only a matter of time before Xiao Qing transforms into a dragon.
In such a short time, Xiaoqing has made such a huge improvement.
"Miss Xiaoqing!"
After Bai Suzhen ascended to heaven, Xiaoqing entered a state of seclusion for cultivation.
However, Xiaoqing still retained a wisp of divine thought, which possessed the body of a girl who had recently died, and guarded the Heavenly Mystery Tower within the Mechanized City.
Unless it encounters a powerful enemy, its true form will not be revealed.
"Greetings, Venerable One! Sister Liyang!"
She was still dressed in a blue dress, looking charming and graceful.
At this time, Xiaoqing's physical body had been strengthened by Princess Liyang's magic power and had basically merged completely with Xiaoqing's divine sense, so there was no need to worry about the problem of physical aging.
Moreover, by walking among humans in human form, one need not worry about being discovered by righteous people who would then vanquish demons and monsters.
Even though Xiaoqing had already registered in Shushan!
However, being a demon is a great taboo for the righteous path, and one will also be targeted by the demonic path.
"This is the inner core of the Water Demon Beast, containing a very rich amount of water elemental power."
The young lady Xiaoqing's true form is currently in seclusion, which is a good opportunity for her to absorb this Dao Fruit. After fully absorbing it, she might be able to reach the level of ten thousand years old.
The inner core had been refined by Zhang Xiaoshan using the Pure Yang Cauldron, which erased the aura of the water demon beast inside, leaving only the most refined water elemental power.
Such a treasure would be a true tonic for a water-type demon cultivator like Xiaoqing.
As for gifting it to the Kunlun monks?
Zhang Xiaoshan didn't have many close friends among his peers, and besides, Xiaoqing was in charge of the business and could assist Princess Liyang.
Therefore, without hesitation, Zhang Xiaoshan handed it over to Xiaoqing, who was stationed at the headquarters of the business.
This is where his foundation lies in the future.
As for Kunlun? Zhang Xiaoshan spent ten years strengthening a top-tier magic weapon with Kunlun, coupled with a top-tier lineage inheritance, and he did not fail Kunlun.
After all, these 903 items belonged to him, and he could give them to whomever he wanted.
"Xiaoqing thanks you, Venerable One!"
The inner core of the Water Demon Beast has entered the ranks of ten-thousand-year-old demons?
Upon hearing this, Xiaoqing was overjoyed as she stared at the radiant demon core, feeling grateful for Zhang Xiaoshan's gift.
This is the inner core of a water demon beast!
"You are now the guardian of the business, and you deserve all of this."
In addition, this Water Spirit Orb will also protect you and help you accelerate the absorption of the Water Demon Beast's inner core, while purifying the water elemental power within your body.
However, if one day in the future a descendant of Nuwa comes seeking this Water Spirit Pearl, it can simply be returned to its rightful owner!
"I will remember Your Excellency's words!"
As a snake demon, she naturally held the descendants of Nuwa in awe.
Moreover, after a hundred years in the mortal world, Xiaoqing is no longer the reckless and ignorant girl she once was.
Naturally, it is understood that this thing originally belonged to the descendants of Nuwa, and that only during each great calamity would Nuwa's descendants search for the Five Elemental Pearls to seal powerful demons or divine artifacts.
Therefore, this thing must be discarded, otherwise it will surely lead to death.
Looking at the two round, azure beads, Xiaoqing swallowed them in one gulp; these were truly precious treasures.
Before absorbing the main body, Xiaoqing planned to use the two supreme treasures to nourish her current physical body and strengthen this clone.
In the future, matters that can be handled by the clone will no longer require the original body to be born.
Chapter 996 One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones
Time flies like an arrow!
After Zhang Xiaoshan killed the Water Demon Beast, the fate of the Nanzhao Kingdom was sealed, and the Moon Worship Cult was soon destroyed by Nuwa's lineage.
Similarly, Zhang Xiaoshan's prestige in the Chinese world also stands at its peak, overlooking the heavens.
What followed was the explosion of the Royal Trading Company.
Having already reached its peak, the Royal Merchant Guild has once again surged into a new phase.
Similarly, following Kunlun Pharmacy and the orphanage, Zhang Xiaoshan went on to launch the Kunlun Charity Foundation, Kunlun Academy, Kunlun Taoism, and more...
The Kunlun Taoism, for example, built Taoist temples near each city and recruited ordinary Taoist disciples.
At the same time, they taught some of the most common demon-slaying techniques, such as the Celestial Master's Seal, yellow paper talismans, and lightning-struck peach wood swords...
Or perhaps some traditional Chinese medicine consultations, incantations, or alchemical practices...
The widespread establishment of these Taoist temples also elevated the prestige and faith of Taoism to a new level.
After all, 'Kunlun' has become a brand, not just a name.
The emergence of Kunlun Taoist Temple also attracted many people who had benefited from 'Kunlun' to come and offer incense and worship devoutly.
After all, since it's the same thing—offering incense and expressing faith—they naturally chose the Kunlun Taoist sect, which they were familiar with and trusted. This was the reputation and faith that the business had built up over the past century.
While Zhang Xiaoshan was cultivating and refining his realm, he was also accumulating merit.
In terms of cultivation, he had already attained the body of a god and demon, and the pure yang energy he had condensed was like the ancient true fire of the sun, capable of incinerating all things, and was no less powerful than the Southern Bright Fire.
Needless to say, in terms of realm, the Dao Integration Realm is already the pinnacle of the human world.
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan does not need to deliberately go into seclusion to cultivate; as long as he refines himself and accumulates merit, he can make further progress.
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[Host: Zhang Xiaoshan]
Realm: The Ultimate Realm of Harmony with the Dao
Talents: Innate Pure Yang Dao Body, Divine and Demonic Body
Cultivation techniques: Pure Yang Daoist Manual, Supreme Golden Chapter, Physical Sainthood...
Items: Dragon Slayer Sword (Enhanced), Xuanhuang Pure Yang Cauldron (Enhanced), Nanming Lihuo Seal (Enhanced), Yin Yang Bagua Mirror (Enhanced), Demon Dragon Claw (Enhanced)...
Merit: **
"There are still more than 700 million steps to go before achieving immeasurable merit."
"Immeasurable" is not a fixed number, but the Immeasurable Kalpa and the Primordial Immeasurable Kalpa are 6.48 billion years and 31.1 billion billion years, respectively.
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan defined 6.5 billion merits as one immeasurable merit, and 31.1 billion merits as immeasurable merit.