26: Conquer the Nether Dragon

Hearing this, Yi Hong also grew a little angry and slammed the table, "Lin Wanqing, I am your Peak Master, please mind your attitude!"

Lin Wanqing had no time to argue with Yi Hong, gritted her teeth, and turned to leave.

"If you don't save Lu Xingchen, I'll go myself. Even if I die, I'll die with Lu Xingchen!"

Yi Hong picked up his teacup and took another sip.

He didn't believe that anyone would give up their life for others; Lin Wanqing was just raging in futility.

Once Lu Xingchen died, he would simply appease Lin Wanqing, give her some benefits, and she would still be a Disciple of Spirit Sword Peak.

At the same time, Lu Xingchen was still entangled in battle with the Dragon.

His displacement skill, shadow sword, did not require the consumption of fighting Qi, but it was still very draining on his energy.

After all, if he was hit by the Dragon's attack even once, he would inevitably be severely injured.

The Dragon could make countless mistakes, but he could not make even one.

Lu Xingchen didn't place his hopes on Yi Hong, deciding to find a way to deal with this Dragon himself.

When a small stone was accidentally kicked off the cliff by Lu Xingchen, producing echoes, Lu Xingchen had an idea.

This Dragon seemed to have been tormented by the Blood Robe Sect to the point of losing its mind; its attacks had no pattern, and the Azure Cloud Wings on its back had never spread open.

If he could trick it into falling off the cliff, he might be able to kill it by the fall.

Coincidentally, his "Azure Cloud Wings" had not been used yet.

Thinking of this, Lu Xingchen immediately threw his sword sheath towards the cliff, then displaced himself over.

As he expected, the Dragon also rushed off the cliff after him.

A sensation of weightlessness came, and one person and one Dragon simultaneously fell downwards.

Lu Xingchen used "Azure Cloud Wings," and a pair of azure fighting Qi wings appeared on his back. After a brief adjustment, Lu Xingchen successfully flew with the wind.

However, "Azure Cloud Wings" could only be maintained for five minutes, so he had to descend to the bottom of the valley as quickly as possible.

Just then, the Dragon beside him also spread its Azure Cloud Wings and flew steadily, descending with him towards the bottom of the valley.

Lu Xingchen's heart sank.

How did this foolish Dragon suddenly become enlightened?

It had actually regained its ability to fly.

In that case, his plan had failed, and he would have to continue fighting.

Lu Xingchen gripped his shadow sword, ready to fight the Dragon again at any moment.

Who knew that at this moment, the Dragon suddenly spoke in human words: "Human, you are very strong. Can you help me? As long as you can help me break free from the control of those evil cultivators, I, Nether Dragon, will surely repay you handsomely."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was startled.

So the Dragon's name was Nether Dragon.

It had actually temporarily regained consciousness!

The Dragon Clan was the most powerful existence among the Yao Beast, and this Nether Dragon could speak human words at only the second Realm, so its Bloodline must be excellent.

Helping it would only bring benefits, not harm.

"How can I help you break free from the Blood Robe Sect's control?" Lu Xingchen asked in a deep voice.

"I need a purification crystal."

purification crystal?

Such a familiar term!

It seemed he had seen it in the System Mall.

"Open the System Mall!"

"[purification crystal: Can remove Impurities and purify the body.]"

"[Price: One thousand exchange points]"

Lu Xingchen felt a little heartache.

He had only accumulated a little over a thousand exchange points after fighting for so long, and now they would all be used up at once.

He wondered if it was worth it to use them to save the Nether Dragon?

Never mind.

Take a gamble, and a bicycle might turn into a motorcycle!

"Exchange!"

A stone immediately appeared in Lu Xingchen's Storage Ring.

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "I happen to have a purification crystal here that I can give to you!"

Hearing this, the Nether Dragon was overjoyed.

Although purification crystals were not rare, their price was high, and in such a poor place, it was truly uncertain if one could be found.

It had only asked on a whim, never expecting Lu Xingchen to actually have one.

"Thank you so much! As long as there is a trace of purification power, I can expel the power of those evil cultivators!"

"Let's land first before we talk."

Three minutes later, one person and one Dragon landed on the ground.

Lu Xingchen took the purification crystal from his Storage Ring and handed it to the Nether Dragon.

The Nether Dragon gripped the purification crystal with its claws, closed its eyes, and purple-black flames ignited on its body.

The bloody color on its body rapidly disappeared at a visible speed.

At the same time, Lin Wanqing returned to the top of the cliff.

After turning the branch altar upside down, she still couldn't find her beloved Big Strong One, and for a moment, grief welled up in her heart.

She guessed that Big Strong One might have fallen off the cliff.

Such a high cliff, even a Great Martial Master expert would surely die if they fell.

But she didn't want to give up a shred of hope; she wanted to see him alive or his corpse if he was dead.

After casually slaying all the remaining Blood Robe Sect Disciples, Lin Wanqing flew towards the bottom of the cliff.

Lu Xingchen was studying the System Mall when a System notification sound suddenly rang in his ears.

"[Congratulations, host, for completing the mission: Punish Evil and Promote Good, gaining five hundred experience points, five hundred exchange points, and the profound grade high-rank Martial Skill "Heaven Swallowing Art"!]"

"[Congratulations, host, your Realm has advanced to Six-Star Martial Master, gaining 16 talent points!]"

Lu Xingchen was overjoyed.

He guessed that Lin Wanqing had arrived with reinforcements and completely destroyed the Blood Robe Sect's branch altar.

The contents of the "Heaven Swallowing Art" instantly appeared in Lu Xingchen's mind.

Its effect was very simple and crude: it could absorb Spiritual Qi from a hundred-mile radius and convert it into one's own fighting Qi, temporarily increasing one's Realm.

However, the converted fighting Qi could only last for about ten minutes.

It was truly an essential skill for fighting above one's Realm!

Half an hour later, the bloody color on the Nether Dragon's body completely disappeared, and the purification crystal in its claws also turned into a pile of powder.

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Recovered? Then let's part ways here; my girlfriend is still waiting for me!"

With that, Lu Xingchen turned and started walking up the cliff.

Lin Wanqing most likely guessed that he had fallen off the cliff and would probably follow the path down to find him.

Just then, the Nether Dragon suddenly shouted loudly, "Wait a moment, Human Race brother, I want to follow you!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was greatly surprised.

On the Tianyuan Continent, the Human Race, Demon Race, and Yao Race stood in a tripartite balance.

The Human Race and Demon Race had always been at war, while the Yao Race maintained neutrality.

It was also common for the Human Race and Yao Beast to form contracts and become partners.

However, Lu Xingchen had not expected that this Nether Dragon would actually take a liking to him.

It was a noble Dragon Clan, and its Realm was also a level higher than his own.

"Why?" Lu Xingchen asked in a deep voice.

"Because you are very strong!"

"Although I was out of control just now, I could still perceive the outside world. You and I differ by five small Realms, yet I was completely unable to do anything to you, which is enough to prove your strength."

"Also, you stood up for your fellow Disciple and faced a powerful enemy head-on, showing great loyalty. I believe you will not treat me unfairly in the future either."

"So, Human Race brother, would you be willing to form a contract with me and let me follow you?"

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily, "Of course I'm willing!"

To have a Nether Dragon as a partner, Lu Xingchen would wake up laughing even in his dreams.