Chapter 1309: Calamity Mist Flows, Ten Thousand Streams Return to the Source

Li Hongyou's breakthrough had unsurprisingly caused a furor within the Heavenly Dragon Five Guardian Armies. Furthermore the Pharmacist Jade Dragon resonance was also something rare and unique.

Although it didn't have exceptional combat power, its supportive prowess far surpassed what could be achieved with even a specialized offensive resonances.

With her by one's side, one's ability to fight would be boosted and they would even gain a high level of safeguard when it came to their own life.

This was a companion anyone would dream about.

Especially since the World End's River Treasure Domain was about to open and Li Hongyou's value would be incalculably high.

It was also rumored that later that day, after Li Hongyou's breakthrough and the emergence of her Pharmacist Jade Dragon resonance, Li Hongyou had hosted a banquet for the Dragon's Blood Guardians but she had become so infuriated that she slapped a table full of dishes to pieces. As a result, the entire event ended unceremoniously and unhappy. During the next few days, her expression was like a frigid block of ice, no one dared to bother her.

Clearly the more outstanding Li Hongyou was, the more embarrassed she felt.

It was like Li Hongyou had once said. For everyday she remained in the Dragon's Fang Guardians, it was like a thorn stuck in her side, causing great discomfort and preventing her from sleeping or eating well.

However no one really cared much about how Li Hongque felt at this point. As time went on, Calamity Mist began to surface in increasing amounts throughout the World End's River Region, eventually covering the skies and the earth in a thin layer.

This mist was thick and cold, and countless strange whispers could be heard coming from it, leaving people with a sense of unease.

Everyone understood that the Calamity Mist indicated that the World End's River Treasure Domain was about to open. Thus all of the elites within the World End's River Region were huddled within the strongholds, minimizing their time outside.

They were all awaiting the final transformation of the region.

Thus the usually chaotic World End's River Region had fallen into a temporary peace.

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"When the World End's River Treasure Domain opens, corruption within will be extremely dense. All of those below the Greater Heavenly Resonance stage in the Five Guardian Armies will not be allowed to enter."

WIthin Heavenly Dragon Pavilion's Discussion Hall, Li Jingzhe's calm voice resounded throughout the walls as all of the experts and elders had been gathered within.

Li Luo and the other Grand Commanders were allowed to be present but they were far off at the back.

Their expressions had all turned solemn. With Li Jingzhe's words, it was clear just how dangerous the situation within the World End's River Treasure Domain would be.

"If those beneath the Greater Heavenly Resonance stage cannot enter, then wouldn't that mean that the Five Guardian Armies formations would be almost useless in this case?" Li Luo murmured to himself as he frowned. This was not good news, especially to the Guardian Generals. It had heavily weakened themselves and their ability to contest for treasures in the World End's River Treasure Domain.

Even the strongest Li Zhihuo only had lower fifth-grade Duke strength. Although it wasn't weak, all of the peak experts with the Heavenly Origin Divine Continent would be present and the number of high grade Dukes would not be minor either.

Originally, Li Zhihuo could have borrowed the aid of the formation and could potentially put up a fight against even an eighth-grade Duke.

However the changes within the World End's River Treasure Domain had forced these advantages to be stripped away. Li Luo glanced at Li Zhihuo and Li Foluo briefly. As expected, their expressions were not positive. That said there was no choice in this matter. If the corruption within the World End's River Treasure Domain had become much more potent, the average Guardian might end up corrupted and become more trouble instead.

Such a situation had occurred in the past before.

However, this situation didn't affect Li Luo as much.

Firstly, he was a Grand Commander and although he might not have the Five Guardian Armies, he still possessed the Five-tailed Heavenly Wolf!

No, perhaps it would be more apt to call it the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf now.

Li Luo then turned his attention to the crimson red bracelet on his hand. Just last night, Li Jingzhe had returned the Five-tailed Heavenly Wolf and to his joy, Li Luo realized that the specialized "teachings" from his grandpa had succeeded in improving the Five-tailed Heavenly Wolf's grade.

Not only had a new tail sprouted, its strength had reached the third-grade Duke stage. With the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf secretly supplementing his personal power, even if he lost the Dragon's Fang Guardians' assistance, his overall strength had not diminished by much and this change would barely affect him. "We have also conducted some investigations on the upcoming situation. Within this jade tablet you will find information about the numerous powers and their experts who are entering the World End's River Treasure Domain. At the same time, you will also find some information on outstanding rogue cultivators. Take a close look as you will likely have to face them in battle later."

Li Jingzhe flicked his finger and a series of jade tablets shot towards each and everyone present.

Everyone hurriedly received it as they scanned through the information swiftly.

Li Luo took a look as well. However his focus was not on the strongest upper grade Dukes. After all, he would not have to be concerned about such individuals since the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's own elites would deal with them.

Instead he would have to take note of those within the younger generation.

The other three Heavenly Emperor bloodlines' Guardian Generals fell into this category. For example, the strongest amongst the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao's five corresponding Guardian Generals was the True Dragon Guardian General Zhao Xiuyuan. He was at a similar grade to Li Zhihuo being at the lower fifth-grade Duke stage. The Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhu's Heaven Devouring Guardians', the Thunder Guardian General Zhu Zhan was the strongest, also at the lower fifth-grade Duke stage. Just as Li Luo assumed that all of the strongest Heavenly Emperor Guardian Generals were at that stage was when he noticed the information on the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin. His eyes widened as he saw it.

Amongst the Blackwater Guardians, the Deep Abyss Guardian General Qin Beiming, upper fifth-grade Duke.

This individual was the strongest amongst all Guardian Generals within the Heavenly Emperor powers! Li Luo sighed secretly. As he continued to scan through the tablet, there were two pieces of information that caught his attention.

Zhang Cuicheng from the Golden Dragon Mountain's Zhang Family. Upper second-grade Duke with outstanding talent. He is expected to construct his third Duke Bergfried soon with his goal being a Ten-Pillar Duke Bergfried! Shen Yunge from the Mythical Spirit Divine Continent's Imperial Beast Hall. Upper fourth-grade Duke and possesses a quasi ninth-grade Gilded Scale Heavenly Python and quasi ninth-grade Shadow Snake resonance. At the same time, he brings with him a third grade Gilded Scale Heavenly Python spirit beast and with the aid of the Imperial Beast Hall's secret arts, the two can fuse together temporarily to boost their strength. "Golden Dragon Mountain's Zhang Cuicheng and Imperial Beast Hall's Shen Yunge."

Li Luo's gaze deepened. When he had last encountered Lu Shuanglu, she had brought up the fact that a talented expert from the Golden Dragon Mountain had wanted to cause trouble for him because of Lu Qing'er. If he wasn't wrong, Zhang Cuicheng was precisely that individual.

Based on the information, he had the possibility of forming a Ten-Pillar Duke Bergfried for his third Duke Bergfried which only demonstrated just how exceptional he was.

Meanwhile Shen Yunge was someone Li Luo had never heard about. Most importantly, the Imperial Beast Hall was a power from the Mythical Spirit Divine Continent. The fact that he was participating in the World End's River Region had attracted criticism from others.

However the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin had intervened with their support and the criticism fell on deaf ears. After all, the World End's River Region didn't belong to any one faction and naturally everyone could participate if they wished.

"He actually carries with him a Duke stage spirit beast." Li Luo was a little surprised. The Gilded Scale Heavenly Python and his own resonance were the same and this would likely have something to do with the Imperial Beast Hall's secret art.

The other party was a domineering Heavenly Emperor power from the Mythical Spirit Divine Continent and would inevitably have an extraordinary foundation as well.

Since Shen Yunge was invited by the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin, it would also mean that if they were to encounter each other in the World End's River Region, they would be enemies and not friends because of the built up enmity.

It was clear that this expedition would be rife with danger.

"After you enter the World End's River Treasure Domain, Li Qingpeng and Li Jiluo will be the leaders. All matters will be decided by them. Do not disobey them." Li Jingzhe coolly commanded after seeing that everyone had gone through the information in the tablet.

Li Jiluo and Li Qingpeng were both eighth-grade Dukes and could be considered the strongest beneath the Kings. The two acknowledged the command as they clasped their hands respectfully.

"I'll remain at Heavenly Dragon City and await your return." Li Jingzhe was not intending to enter the World End's River Treasure Domain. After all this was the main stronghold and the Stygian Rain of Calamity was about to descend. He had to guard this place vigilantly and not move lightly.

The group respectfully clasped their hands together in acknowledgement as well.

After which he gave a few more commands before the group scattered.

Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e similarly left the Discussion Hall side by side intimately.

"Sister Qing'e, what did you exchange for your dragon essences? I used my 30,000 dragon essences to purchase a bottle of quasi ninth-grade lights and liquids." Li Luo explained. He had obtained another 80,000 dragon essences during the Falling Star Terrace and with 20,000 being distributed to the Dragon's Fang Guardians, the remainder was split between the two of them.

Just as he obtained it, he noticed that the Heavenly Dragon Treasury had a new bottle of quasi ninth-grade liquids and lights. Thus he immediately swapped for it without delay. There was no choice. He needed it in order to evolve his upper eighth-grade Woodearth resonance. After he entered the World End's River Treasure Domain, things would be dangerous and he had to make preparations.

If time was tight, he would see if this spirit liquid could bring it to the next level. If he was successful, then he would have stepped into the realm of three ninth-grade resonances~!

Furthermore it would be for all of his primary and secondary resonances!

This sort of accumulation, talent and foundation should be more than sufficient to obtain a Ten-Pillar Duke Bergfried?

Jiang Qing'e's gaze flickered and just as she was about to reply, her footsteps paused abruptly as she suddenly lifted her head and looked at the sky. Li Luo also felt something as he raised his head. At this point his expression trembled.

What they saw was under the vast sky, countless plumes of black smoke began to waft into the air, as though they were countless gigantic pythons flying upwards. The tip of the smoke trail seemed to have embedded itself into the World End's River itself in the skies above.

Additionally, other than the black smoke, Li Luo also saw countless columns of water, seemingly seized by an invisible force, which were then forced to flow backwards towards the boundary of the World End's River.

This sight was both spectacular and strange.

Li Jiluo, Li Qingpeng and the other experts sighed as they saw this sight.

"Calamity Mist Flows, Ten Thousand Streams Return to the Source." Li Jingzhe's voice was transmitted to everyone as the crowd separated. He strode to the fore as his eyes closely inspected the situation before his aloof voice sounded out in everyone's ears yet again.

"The World End's River Treasure Domain has opened. Prepare to head out."