Chapter 149: The Woman Who Formed a Contract with a Legendary
The Yin Tomb mountain range. A torrent of spirit energy, a terrifying, bone-chilling pressure, converged upon the blue-haired girl at the summit.
Gong Lianyue, the Sorrowful Saintess of the Sea Concubine Palace!!!
Her water-blue hair dancing in the wind, she calmly surveyed her surroundings, her expression cold and indifferent, a baffling display of arrogance.
Just moments ago, this woman had single-handedly defeated the Four Guardians, her Water Element going berserk and stealing the legendary Overlord, a feat that had shocked all who witnessed it.
“Sorrowful Saintess, do you realize what you’ve done?”
“What is your relationship with that Water Element? Explain yourself!!”
Bang!
A woman’s sharp voice echoed, a blade of energy piercing the sky.
A massive silver fox, its body almost spanning the entire mountain range, materialized before Gong Lianyue.
Its graceful form, its fur shimmering with sword light.
Ah, this… it was the same form the little fox had used as a disguise in Gray Shadow Mountain, the high-rank Silverblade Fox!
Its master was a woman in a Firefly Palace uniform, her aura incredibly powerful, almost on par with the strongest Spirit Master Gong Lianyue had ever encountered, Shui Qinghou.
A Vice Palace Master, or perhaps the chief of the senior instructors…?
Gong Lianyue remained silent, her expression unchanged, then raised her hand, releasing a wave of spirit energy, a dense purple starlight spreading outwards like the tide.
The six teardrop beauty marks on her face shimmered faintly, radiating an oppressive aura.
Seeing this, the surrounding Spirit Masters gasped, even the Firefly Palace woman pausing in surprise.
Was she… challenging her?
She was a peak Nether Traverse Stage expert, just a step away from the Sun and Moon Realm. Why would this woman make such a reckless decision!?
Illumination, Dawn and Dusk, Dead Sea, Samsara, Nether Traverse, Sun and Moon—
It was common for Saint-rank Spirit Masters to defeat Dead Sea Stage opponents at the Illumination Stage, but a Dead Sea Stage Saint-rank defeating a Nether Traverse Stage expert? Impossible.
That was because…
Although the Samsara Stage seemed like a single level, it actually had six distinct sub-levels!!!
First Cycle, Second Cycle, Third Cycle, Fourth Cycle, Broken Cycle, Sixth Full Cycle. Each cycle was a world of difference, a significant leap in power.
This meant that for a Dead Sea Stage Spirit Master to defeat a Nether Traverse Stage opponent, they weren’t just crossing one level, but seven!
Standing at the top of the valley, Gong Lianyue and the Firefly Palace woman faced off, their auras clashing, a terrifying shockwave dividing the world into two, silver and blue, swirling dust and debris filling the air.
Neither yielded, creating the illusion of an even match!
“Stop. She has a Dual Soul Body. If this becomes a true battle, you might lose.”
“And… you’re aware of the Penetrating You Pool incident, right?”
Hearing the weak voice from below, everyone looked down. A silver liquid was coalescing into a humanoid form.
The Six-Faced God’s body was regenerating, its aura weak and faint, its appearance battered.
Hearing the mention of the Penetrating You Pool, the Firefly Palace woman’s face darkened. She glanced nervously at the Sorrowful Saintess, then at the Six-Faced God.
“Even if the Guardian says so, we still need to know her relationship with that Water Element.”
“And what exactly do you expect to find?” the Six-Faced God continued.
“What if she answers truthfully? Are you prepared to face the truth?”
“Hundreds of Wind Realm Spirit Masters were slaughtered, yet she emerged unscathed. Do you understand what that means?”
“…”
“…”
After a long silence, the Firefly Palace woman bowed respectfully and retreated into the crowd.
Although the official reports claimed the Water Element hadn’t been captured, besides the Firefly Palace’s Sword Emperor, the other two Emperors’ spirit beasts had been severely injured, on the verge of death.
No human could withstand the might of a legendary being. This was a bloody lesson learned from millennia of history.
The once mighty Penetrating You Pool had been annihilated by the Snow Monarch, not even a trace remaining.
This Water Element had taken the Shadowlurking Blade, Night’s Executioner. Wielding the power of two legendary beings, if it truly wanted to destroy a realm, it wouldn’t even take half a day.
Therefore, if the Sorrowful Saintess truly had a connection to the Water Element, the Wind Realm couldn’t afford to face that terrifying truth.
Seeing the Firefly Palace woman retreat, Gong Lianyue inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew the Ice Soul Cold Star’s aura.
The Dual Soul Pill’s effect had worn off, and the Tyrant Demon Seed was now contracted. Able to summon only two spirit beasts, she was no match for a Nether Traverse Stage expert in a direct confrontation.
“Sorrowful Saintess, may I ask you a question?”
“Do you know the reason behind the Water Element’s actions?”
Facing the Six-Faced God’s serious question, Gong Lianyue paused, then replied coldly,
“Our contract was severed. I can no longer sense its location or its state.”
“…”
Gong Lianyue’s simple words sent a wave of shock and disbelief through the Wind Realm Spirit Masters.
A look of terror appeared on the Six-Faced God’s mask, its chaotic aura fluctuating wildly.
“What? You had a contract with a legendary being?!”
They had assumed it was a temporary possession, a symbiotic relationship. This was unbelievable.
How could a legendary-rank spirit beast form a contract with a human Spirit Master…?
No, wait. There had been a recent example, right here in their vicinity!
The legendary being of the Cangsheng Palace, who had fallen in love with a mortal!
But that was an extremely rare exception. This couldn’t possibly be related to love again.
Just what kind of terrifying power did this woman possess, to make a legendary being willingly form a contract with her?!
The Spirit Masters exchanged shocked glances.
“Well, in that case, the Wind Realm will handle this matter on its own. I can still sense my master’s aura. It should be within the Cangsheng Palace.”
“Sorrowful Saintess, whether you wish to remain in the Wind Realm or return to the Sea Region is up to you.”
The Six-Faced God’s attitude shifted completely, its tone now polite and welcoming, though still tinged with fear.
If it weren’t for that terrified mask, Gong Lianyue might have actually believed it.
As for her own plans, she would first go to the Gray Citadel and return the Swallow God. And after that…
…
…
She would find the Water Element.
Chapter 150: Shaking Two Realms
–Storm Realm, Gray Shadow Mountain
Within Gray Shadow Mountain, the once stable balance of power, dominated by the Saintess’s faction, had been shattered, the Saintess Hall obliterated by an unexpected disaster.
Now, the Bone Saintess’s position had been usurped by Shui Qingyue, that arrogant bully who threatened to have anyone who offended her sent to the mines.
Shui Qingyue would be attending the Overlord’s birthday celebration in the Saintess’s place. This news filled Gray Shadow Mountain with unease.
Although the Bone Saintess’s influence had been considerable, she hadn’t openly abused her fellow disciples. This Shui Qingyue, however… who knew what she would do once she became Saintess?
“I won’t let this happen!!!”
The Bone Saintess, her body wrapped in bandages, limping slightly, walked towards the main hall.
As soon as she recovered, she had checked the records. That scorpion that had destroyed the Saintess Hall wasn’t a Wind Realm creature, but a Sea Region Iron Jade Ice Scorpion!
Although she didn’t understand why there was such a vast difference in power between the Giant Bone King and the Iron Jade Ice Scorpion, both high-rank, the Bone Saintess knew Shui Qingyue wouldn’t last long. She was a Sea Region spy! Once she informed the higher-ups, Shui Qingyue’s arrogance and schemes would be exposed.
Confident, the Bone Saintess entered the Gray Shadow Mountain main hall. The higher-ups should be in a meeting at this time!
“That Shui Qingyue is a Sea Region spy! She attacked me! Her spirit beast is a high-rank Iron Jade Ice Scorpion, a Sea Region specialty!”
The Bone Saintess announced loudly upon entering.
She had expected the higher-ups to be shocked and alarmed, but their reaction was… unexpected.
The senior instructors of Gray Shadow Mountain looked at her with a mixture of pity and surprise, as if she were someone who shouldn’t have survived.
The Bone Saintess was quite resilient, having survived an encounter with the Iron Jade Ice Scorpion, the same beast that had defeated the Windchaser Emperor?
As the Bone Saintess stared in confusion, Senior Instructor Feng Wan handed her a piece of paper.
The Bone Saintess glanced at it, then her pupils constricted.
[Gong Lianyue, the Sorrowful Saintess of the Sea Concubine Palace, defeated and subdued the Tyrant Demon Seed two weeks ago and infiltrated the Wind Realm through a hidden passage, undetected.]
[Gong Lianyue, disguised as “Shui Qingyue,” defeated the Bone Saintess a week ago and secured a spot at the Overlord’s birthday celebration.]
[Gong Lianyue’s true identity was exposed by the Gloomy Saintess of the Shadowcandle Temple during the Overlord’s birthday celebration.]
[Gong Lianyue, using a low-rank Ice Spirit, instantly defeated the Gloomy Saintess’s Wicked King of the Wind, then encountered the Windchaser Emperor.]
[Gong Lianyue, using a high-rank Iron Jade Ice Scorpion, suppressed the Windchaser Emperor.]
[Gong Lianyue, summoned the Saint-rank Frost Snow Woman and defeated the Windchaser Emperor, then encountered the Sleepless Sparrow.]
[Gong Lianyue, summoned the Saint-rank Blood Garden Phoenix Stage and forced the Sleepless Sparrow to retreat.]
[Gong Lianyue, facing the combined forces of the Wind Realm’s Four Guardians, summoned the Saint-rank Ice Soul Cold Star (true form of the Ice Spirit) and the Saint-rank Tyrant Demon Seed, confirming her Dual Soul Body.]
[Gong Lianyue, defeated the Four Guardians in ten minutes, then summoned a legendary-rank spirit beast resembling a Water Element.]
[The Six-Faced God, leader of the Four Guardians, attempted to intercept the Water Element but was defeated. The Water Element seized the legendary Shadowlurking Blade, Night’s Executioner, and with a single strike, devastated the Wind Realm forces before departing.]
[The Saintess delegation from the Sun-Seizing Divine Metropolis encountered the Water Element and was annihilated.]
[The Three Emperors attempted to intercept the Water Element but failed, allowing it to reach the Cangsheng Palace, where it disappeared.]
[Gong Lianyue, the Sorrowful Saintess, is suspected to be a Lord Attendant (one who serves a Realm Overlord).]
If reading about the Sorrowful Saintess defeating the Four Guardians had been shocking, then reaching the end left them speechless.
Not just the stunned Bone Saintess, but almost everyone was in disbelief. The Sorrowful Saintess… a Lord Attendant?
A legendary Water Element wielding a legendary demonic blade, a single strike devastating the Wind Realm forces… only those present could truly comprehend the terror of that moment.
The Sorrowful Saintess’s rampage during the Overlord’s birthday celebration sent shockwaves throughout the Wind Realm.
This earth-shattering news spread like wildfire.
It wouldn’t be long before the entire Sea Region also learned of it.
However, the panicked Wind Realm factions didn’t know that the Sea Region had already received the news.
The Ice Shield Palace of the Sea Region Alliance was the first to release the report on the Overlord’s birthday celebration!
The Sorrowful Saintess had a Dual Soul Body!
The Sorrowful Saintess had four Saint-rank spirit beasts!
The Sorrowful Saintess had single-handedly defeated the Wind Realm’s Four Guardians!
The Sorrowful Saintess was a Lord Attendant!
The Water Element was a legendary-rank being!
Never Forget Autumn Water, foremost of the Ten Sacred Waters of the spirit world!
Lord of the Nether Spring, the untouchable, purest being, ancestor of all water-type spirit beasts!
Jade Concubine of the Waterfall Lake, the most beautiful being in existence, ruler of the Waterfall Lake Wonderland, the legendary Martial Empress!
Based on appearance, aura, origin, compatibility, circumstances, and strength, these were the three legendary water-type beings it could possibly be.
Only the Lord of the Nether Spring had a title, indicating its combat prowess was on par with the Snow Monarch and the White Moon Lord.
Although the Jade Concubine of the Waterfall Lake had no title, she controlled a realm even more valuable than a title, the Waterfall Lake Wonderland. She was an uncrowned empress.
The most terrifying one was Never Forget Autumn Water, the daughter of the mythical-rank Azure Spring, Celestial Maiden!!!
Overnight, the name of the Sorrowful Saintess once again resounded throughout the Sea Region.
Who would have thought that ordinary, unremarkable Water Element was actually a legendary being!!!
However, some had guessed, and their number wasn’t small…
As the Overlord’s birthday celebration ended, the name of the Sorrowful Saintess, the Lord Attendant, shook both the Sea Region and the Wind Realm.
Amidst this chaotic frenzy, in a calm, azure region of the Sea Region, a ripple appeared.
The surface of the water, undisturbed by any wind, stirred, forming a massive whirlpool.
The shimmering vortex swirled, then calmed, the churning water subsiding.
The Winter Floating Sky Spirit Masters stationed there didn’t notice the chilling aura that had briefly emanated from the depths, a gaze from thousands of meters below scanning the surface.
This place, once known as the Sacred Land of the Sea Region, had commanded the obedience of dozens of realms, its power unmatched. It had also been reduced to ruins, its inhabitants annihilated, shattered and lost.
This was where the Penetrating You Pool had once ruled, the site of its destruction at the hands of the Snow Monarch…
After a thousand years, something was stirring once more!!!
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