Chapter 207: The Water Element’s Whereabouts
–Cangsheng Palace, 73rd Saint Court
A world of nothingness, only flowing water.
The sound of water, the coolness of water, the caress of water, the feel of water…
As the strange water flowed over her, the white-haired girl’s expression turned to panic, her body writhing and twisting.
“I see. You can feel my touch now, can you?”
In the bath, Gong Lianyue, wearing the black crown, held Xue Beihan still, gently lathering her with soap.
Through experimentation, she had discovered that by also entering the Holy Water Body state, she could make Xue Beihan hear, feel, and even see her aura.
And as their bodies touched, Xue Beihan’s spirit energy surged, a powerful water aura radiating from her.
Was this… dual cultivation…?
Whether spirit beast or Spirit Master, the greater their compatibility, the faster their cultivation.
Having temporarily lost access to the Nine-Colored Cloud Dream Flower and its Cultivation Amplification talent, Gong Lianyue was now using the Desireless Saintess as a… cultivation tool.
In just a few days, she had already begun to approach the Samsara Stage.
There had once been a woman in the Sea Concubine Palace named Shui Yuerong, who had reached the Sun and Moon Realm in just two years, then vanished, said to be pursuing some elusive realm beyond the sun and moon.
If she were still alive, she would undoubtedly be an incredibly powerful being…
And now, with the Desireless Saintess, essentially two Holy Water Bodies combined, she might even surpass Shui Yuerong’s cultivation speed.
Excellent!
Gong Lianyue was very pleased and had decided not to return the Desireless Saintess to the Winter Floating Sky.
What kind of mark should she leave on her?
After a moment of thought, she used her spirit energy to draw six blue teardrops on the white-haired girl’s smooth back, marking her territory.
Anyone who saw these shimmering teardrops would surely tremble before the name of the Sorrowful Saintess.
Meanwhile, in the bath, the two Saint-rank spirit beasts…
The Frost Snow Woman, mimicking her master, gently lathered the Ice Soul Cold Star’s delicate body with soap.
As her fingers moved across its smooth, crystalline skin, the purple elemental figure shivered, then leaned against her affectionately.
Gong Lianyue: “??”
Imitating her was one thing, but why was a purple crystal rock so… seductive?
Had the Frost Snow Woman and the Ice Soul Cold Star… become a couple… while her other spirit beasts were unavailable?
Gong Lianyue’s initial surprise quickly turned to amusement.
They were both elemental types, both ice-attribute, both Saint-rank, and alone together… It would have been stranger if they hadn’t developed feelings for each other.
Knock, knock!
The sudden knock startled Gong Lianyue. Wearing the black crown, she hadn’t even sensed anyone approaching. She would have to be more careful when cultivating from now on!
Liu Yin, the Saintess of the 73rd Court, her voice slightly nervous, called from outside,
“Sorrowful Saintess, the Sea Region Spirit Masters are preparing to return. Aren’t you going to see them off?”
“There’s no need. With the Nether Traverse Stage Spirit Master you provided, I have no concerns.”
“Also, regarding… the meeting of the Hundred Courts a few days ago… seventeen Saint Courts, including the Sixth and Fourth, have changed their plans and decided to support our joint operation with the Wind Realm. They’re currently discussing the details with the Wind Realm army.”
“Good. I understand.”
Hearing Gong Lianyue’s cold, indifferent voice, Liu Yin exhaled deeply, realizing her clothes were once again soaked in sweat.
The Sorrowful Saintess… truly unfathomable…
Simply mentioning her name during the meeting of the Hundred Courts had caused the higher-ranking Saintesses’ expressions to change, two of them even switching sides instantly, their factions following suit.
Unfortunately, high-level intelligence was strictly confidential. Liu Yin didn’t know what the Sorrowful Saintess had actually done.
However, for the higher-ranking Saint Courts who did know, it had been a bombshell.
The Sorrowful Saintess was actually participating in the campaign against the legendary Water Element. Didn’t this mean…
She was coming to reclaim her spirit beast?!
News of the Snow Monarch hadn’t reached the Cangsheng Palace yet. Their understanding of the Sorrowful Saintess was still limited to the Water Element.
Cangsheng Palace, First Saint Court
The First Saint Court, representing the absolute authority of the Cangsheng Palace, didn’t participate in the squabbles of the Hundred Saint Courts. It was more of a supervisory and administrative body.
It boasted seven known Sun and Moon Realm experts and tens of thousands of wild spirit beasts seeking its protection.
Wild spirit beasts often sought the patronage of legendary beings. After all, it was an easy way to attract naive young Spirit Masters eager to offer tributes, a comfortable existence.
Just a month ago, the Water Element, in a display of overwhelming power, had crushed the First Saint Court, injuring its seven Sun and Moon Realm experts.
And countless powerful, water-type spirit beasts, drawn by its power, had flocked to its banner, instantly disrupting the balance of power within the Cangsheng Palace.
According to the analysis of a team of expert Spirit Masters, the Water Element, in its current state, could unleash the Shadowlurking Blade seven times, each strike capable of annihilating a realm.
They would have to withstand at least seven strikes from the demonic blade before even having a chance in a fair fight.
However, this Water Element wasn’t as invincible as they imagined. Its soul core, for some reason, was shattered. It couldn’t use any spirit energy, its aura unable to clear the area.
Withstand seven strikes from the Shadowlurking Blade, break through the Five Commanders’ defenses, and they might have a chance!
The First Saint Court, now under the Water Element’s control, was surrounded by water-type spirit beasts, all aware of their new master’s weakened state, determined to protect it during this critical period, until it could regain its full power and dominate the spirit world.
Meanwhile, in a dark corner of the First Saint Court…
A graceful, watery, female elemental figure muttered to itself,
“I’ve noticed something. Our master has been staring towards the east, a worried look on her face.”
“So I asked those humans from the Hundred Courts, and guess what I found out.”
“That woman, the Sorrowful Saintess, she’s here in the Cangsheng Palace!”
“I’m going to see what kind of person she is.”
“…”
“What? Don’t go? Why not? I want to know why our master is so fixated on a mere human!!!”
Swish!
The blue, watery figure vanished instantly, transforming into a blue meteor that shot towards the sky, shaking the entire Saint Court.
Chapter 208: The Water Emperor Attacks
–Cangsheng Palace, 95th Saint Court
A young woman with braided hair sat cross-legged in the center of the main hall, sighing and frowning.
As the Saintess of a low-ranking Saint Court, she had no real authority, just drifting along in this chaotic world.
This was the perfect opportunity to attack the weakened Water Element…
If the entire Hundred Saint Courts of Cangsheng Palace joined forces, they might have a chance, but their current strength, even with the Wind Realm army, was insufficient.
“S-Saintess! Run!!!”
A panicked scream from outside startled the girl, and she frowned. She was a Saintess of the Hundred Courts. Who would dare attack her?
She stormed out of the hall, then froze, her eyes widening in horror.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
A massive, blue ocean, as tall as the sky, surged towards her, instantly engulfing the surrounding area for thousands of kilometers.
A tsunami, an endless, crushing weight, burying all life in its path.
The girl with braided hair sank into the depths, watching as her Saint Court was crushed and pulverized, reduced to dust.
Then, jolted awake from the pain, her eyes bloodshot, she stared at the blue, water-based, humanoid figure in the sky, a powerful spirit energy erupting from her body.
“Variant Water Emperor, I’ll fight you to the death!!!”
Ten seconds later, the 95th Saint Court was annihilated.
Cangsheng Palace, 73rd Saint Court
“We just received a report. The 95th, 81st, and 87th Saint Courts, all near our location, were annihilated by a massive flood within ten minutes.”
“The 81st Saint Court, despite having a Nether Traverse Stage expert, was instantly crushed…”
“The flood hasn’t receded. It’s still spreading. It will reach us in about three minutes!!”
Hearing the report, Liu Yin’s face turned pale.
She had just sent her Nether Traverse Stage envoy to escort the Sea Region team back. Now it seemed even a Nether Traverse Stage expert was useless.
The Variant Water Emperor, a Saint-rank spirit beast!
She didn’t understand what had triggered its rampage. It had even destroyed the 81st Saint Court, which had pledged its allegiance to the Water Element.
Although a Saintess of the Hundred Courts, she was only at the First Cycle of the Samsara Stage. She was no match for it…
Wait, the Sorrowful Saintess!
A wave of relief washed over Liu Yin. Fortunately, the Sorrowful Saintess was still here! She could definitely defeat the Variant Water Emperor!
“Where’s the Sorrowful Saintess from the Sea Region? Quickly ask for her help!!”
“Your Highness, the Sorrowful Saintess has been waiting on the roof of the Saint Court for the past ten minutes.”
“…”
“…”
Meanwhile, a hundred meters above the Saint Court…
A graceful, purple, star-like, ice elemental figure and a white-haired woman in a loose-fitting shroud floated in the air, a massive crystalline arm gently holding a blue-haired, teardrop-eyed girl.
The Sorrowful Saintess, her Ice Soul Cold Star, and the Frost Snow Woman!
As if anticipating the enemy’s arrival, they had been waiting.
Or rather, with such a terrifying, destructive aura approaching, it would have been strange not to notice.
The blue-haired girl’s pupils narrowed, her gaze, like a telescope, piercing through hundreds of kilometers, locking onto the source of the aura.
A massive ocean, following a blue, watery figure, consuming everything in its path.
The Third Commander, the Variant Water Emperor…?
Gong Lianyue’s expression turned strange. She herself had been mistaken for the Variant Water Emperor’s master multiple times.
Seeing the real Variant Water Emperor now… it felt… surreal.
“It’s Samsara Stage. Are you confident?” she asked.
“So-so,” the Frost Snow Woman replied in her stilted human speech.
“Put some clothes on before you speak! Recalling their recent bath time, Gong Lianyue couldn’t resist teasing her.
Unfortunately, the Frost Snow Woman, missing the joke, simply blinked in confusion.
Strictly speaking, this was probably the strongest opponent Gong Lianyue had ever faced in a direct confrontation.
Against the Broken Cycle, high-rank Rage of the Seas at Snow Plume City, she had had the help of Sacred Water, Lover.
Now, facing this Variant Water Emperor, not only was Sacred Water, Lover, unavailable, but she also only had two of her spirit beasts: the Ice Soul Cold Star and the Frost Snow Woman.
A few minutes later, the massive, churning wave of water, now visible, approached rapidly, its destructive power annihilating everything in its path, heading straight for the Saint Court.
The blue, watery figure in the sky drew closer, radiating a terrifying aura.
This was far beyond the level of an ordinary Samsara Stage spirit beast. Combined with the massive tidal wave, it was a truly terrifying sight.
Staring at the god-like, blue figure in the sky, the Spirit Masters within the Saint Court felt a wave of despairing fear.
Even Liu Yin, the Saintess, trembled before this aura, her body drenched in a cold sweat.
How could a human possibly defeat such a being?
The Variant Water Emperor, a Saint-rank spirit beast—
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
The next second, the surging wave crashed against a transparent, purple sphere, a deafening roar.
A shimmering, purple ripple spread outwards, enveloping the Saint Court, then solidified, its surface gleaming, like a beautiful star.
The massive wave of blue crashed against it, but not a single drop penetrated.
[Death Tribulation]
The Ice Soul Cold Star, one arm holding Gong Lianyue, the icy eye on its other wrist twisting into a mocking expression, glared at the blue figure in the sky.
Seeing this, the Variant Water Emperor’s aura surged, its rage boiling.
Boom!!!
The next second, the entire ocean contracted, converging on the purple star, its crushing weight immense.
The Ice Soul Cold Star, feeling the pressure, calmly created another purple barrier, layering it perfectly behind the first, their positions indistinguishable to the naked eye.
Five minutes later, the Variant Water Emperor, panting, its face contorted in anger and frustration, stopped its attack, glaring at the three figures before it.
Giving up, little sister?
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