War God Long Ao

After a brutal war, the Four Great Forces—Eastern Emperor City, the West Third Level Long Family, the Southern Netherworld Mansion, and the North Piaomiao Palace—finally reached a temporary truce.

From this point on, the Four Great Forces divided Kyushu, with each force occupying two states, while the Dragon Sect held the Celestial State.

In other words, from this moment on, Kyushu was carved up by five great forces—or more accurately, re-divided among the four.

This brief lull would only usher in an even more violent storm.

The Dragon Sect seemed to have completely given up on contending for supremacy over Kyushu. They hid themselves away in the Celestial State, making no moves and showing no sign of their intentions. This led people across Kyushu to slowly begin wondering: what on earth had happened to the Dragon Sect?

Long Ao had always been high-profile and was the type to repay every grudge. It was impossible for him to stand by and do nothing while the Four Great Forces established themselves in Kyushu.

Spies from all the major powers infiltrated the Celestial State, wanting to find out what had really happened to the Dragon Sect.

All sides speculated wildly. Had something happened to Long Ao?

「Kyushu Spirit Realm, within the territory of Piaomiao Palace.」

In Piaomiao City, Long Ao had made inquiries and now had a firm grasp on the situation at Feie Mountain. The next step was to head to the Waterfall Cave and take a look.

Long Ao was exceptionally cautious on this trip. After all, two Saints were stationed inside the Waterfall Cave, so this matter required extreme caution.

Feie Mountain was a forbidden land of Piaomiao Palace. No one was permitted to set foot inside.

For a full ten years, Piaomiao Palace had fortified Feie Mountain until it was like an iron fortress. Ordinary people weren’t even allowed within a thousand meters of its perimeter, let alone set foot on the mountain itself.

In truth, many people had already guessed that Feie Mountain held some kind of treasure; otherwise, Piaomiao Palace wouldn’t be acting this way.

But guessing was one thing; very few actually dared to enter Feie Mountain.

It had to be said, there were many fearless people in this world. Despite knowing Feie Mountain was Piaomiao Palace’s forbidden land, they still tried to enter. The final result was always the same.

As a Semi-Saint Martial Artist, Long Ao’s presence was difficult for anyone to detect, unless they were a Saint.

Arriving at Feie Mountain without a sound, Long Ao first completely concealed his aura. He then cautiously scanned his surroundings and found that aside from a few ordinary disciples, there didn’t seem to be any Void Saint Martial Artists standing guard.

’If all goes as expected, the two Saints should be inside the Waterfall Cave.’

Following the directions from Yin Baishun, Long Ao used another tunnel entrance and, a short while later, arrived outside the cave.

The entire cave was shrouded by a curtain of water. ’Waterfall Cave... it really lives up to its name. How beautiful.’ Long Ao was stunned for several seconds. ’It would be a fine choice to live here in seclusion with a loved one.’

Long Ao did not rashly enter the Waterfall Cave, as he was certain that two Saints were stationed inside.

’Saints are different from others. If my aura is detected, the consequences will be unimaginable. Even if I manage to escape successfully, wouldn’t this whole trip have been for nothing?’

"Long Fu, help me sense the exact locations of the two Saints in the Waterfall Cave. And while you’re at it, see if you can sense what kind of treasure is inside."

"Master, the two Saints are positioned to the east and west. As for the treasure inside the Waterfall Cave, it is extremely useful to you. If you can obtain it, devour, refine, and fuse with it, you can form the Desolate Divine Body. At that point, not even a Saint would be able to break through your physical Defense Power."

’Desolate Divine Body?’

Long Ao was taken aback. With Long Fu’s help before, he had already formed the Desolate Tyrant Body. According to what Long Fu was saying now, once he formed the Desolate Divine Body, he could go toe-to-toe with a Saint. Even if he couldn’t defeat a Saint, at least he wouldn’t be as constrained as before.

To say he wasn’t excited would be a lie.

However, Long Ao still didn’t act rashly. He gazed at the Waterfall Cave before him and began to ponder, trying to figure out how he could possibly slip past the senses of two Saints.

Long Ao knew very well that with the two Saints guarding the east and west sides of the Waterfall Cave, he would be discovered the moment he took even half a step inside. At that point, forget about obtaining the treasure—he probably wouldn’t even have a chance to escape.

He walked up to the water curtain and peered through a gap in the flowing water.

Long Ao could finally see the general layout of the Waterfall Cave. The entire cave was immense. In the very center was a large pool, and in the middle of the pool stood a massive boulder. A seven-colored plant grew atop the boulder, bearing two large, golden-yellow fruits that were dazzling to behold.

’Could the treasure Yin Baishun and Long Fu mentioned be these two fruits?’

"Master, these two fruits are called Divine Fruits. Taking one will not only greatly increase your cultivation, but it can even help a Sealed Titled Emperor break through directly to the Divine Dao Realm. I never would have thought that a minor place like Piaomiao Palace would actually possess two Divine Fruits."

’Divine Fruits.’

Long Ao didn’t need any further explanation from Long Fu; he had already guessed the use of the Divine Fruits. The fact that they could cause a massive increase in cultivation was enough to demonstrate their power.

Long Ao wished he could go up and get the Divine Fruits right away, but just then, Long Fu said, "Master, the two Divine Fruits are not yet ripe. They will be ready by dusk tomorrow. Also, a Divine Beast is guarding them from below. You must be careful."

"A Divine Beast?"

Long Ao was startled by Long Fu’s words.

Of course Long Ao knew what a Divine Beast represented. Without a doubt, Divine Beasts were supreme existences on the same level as Divine Dao Martial Artists.

Long Ao never imagined that a Divine Beast would be in the pool inside the Waterfall Cave. ’If that’s the case, doesn’t it mean the Divine Beast is also waiting for the two fruits? If I take them, I’ll offend a Divine Beast.’ Thinking about it gave Long Ao a real headache.

"I imagine you’ve guessed as much. That’s right, the Divine Beast in the pool is also after the two Divine Fruits. Otherwise, it would have left long ago."

"Long Fu, can you sense what kind of Divine Beast is in the pool?"

"A Water Qilin."

’A Water Qilin?’

’Fuck!’ he couldn’t help but curse internally. The Qilin Race was one of the most powerful races in Heaven and Earth, capable of contending even with the Giant Dragon Race. The Qilin Race was divided into many branches, such as the Golden Qilin, Wooden Qilin, Water Qilin, Fire Qilin, Earth Qilin, Wind Qilin, and Thunder Qilin.

However, the Qilin Race’s population was very small, which was their greatest weakness. Otherwise, the Celestial Martial Continent would belong to the Qilin Race, and there would be no place for Giant Dragons or humans.

A Divine Beast, the Water Qilin.

Long Ao’s expression grew incredibly grave. A normal Divine Beast would have been one thing, but this was a Water Qilin. ’Can I still make a move at dusk tomorrow?’ He might not fear the two Saints, but he could not afford to ignore a Divine Beast Water Qilin.

(PS: Watched TV in the morning, took a nap in the afternoon. Today was a very comfortable day.)