Chapter 0856: Western Region

After their discussion, Li Luo, Li Fengyi, Li Jingtao, and Deng Fengxian all agreed that the four banners would set off to the western region in three days.

During these three days, Li Luo did not slack off. He devoted all his time and energy into cultivating his Myriad Resonances Dragon Fang Sword Formation, wholeheartedly comprehending his Cosmic Sword Intent, and collecting even more of it.

After all, the sword intent was the strongest move in his arsenal currently.

He had already seen its power for himself when he fought against Qin Yi. Fragile yet domineering, it was really unique.

It was fragile because it did not possess a physical body. There was not much destructive power or effect if he utilized it on its own.

However, if he combined the sword intent with his other Duke Arts, the offensive power of his Duke Art would be raised to the next level.

Previously, he had fused it into a ball of lightning from his Lightning Twister Plantain Fan. It grew strong enough to overwhelm Qin Yi's Invincible Water Jade Armor and injured her.

Although there were some limitations to the sword intent, Li Luo was very satisfied with it. After all, it was just a by-product of cultivating the Myriad Resonances Dragon Fang Sword Formation.

What he was really after was the Dragon Fang Sword forged from this Duke Art.

Unfortunately, creating a Dragon Fang Sword with the Myriad Resonances Dragon Fang Sword Formation was an arduous task. He was merely starting out. For one, he would still need to collect more Cosmic Sword Intent along with Dragon Fang Essence to forge a Dragon Fang Sword.

As for the Dragon Fang Essence itself, each one cost thirty million skygold. There was nothing Li Luo could do now except endure and persevere.

The three days flew by as Li Luo lost himself in collecting sword intent. Sadly, he did not manage to achieve anything of significance. It seemed like the collection of sword intent was really a test of one's luck. He could only console himself by reminding himself that it was a Transcendent Duke Art.

Fortunately, the journey to the western region would take a few days. He could continue his cultivation then.

...

In the front district of the Dragon's Fang Mountain Range.

There were numerous giant boats waiting quietly on a majestic mountain that had been flattened to form a huge square.

Golden dragon runes that seemed to be swallowing up surrounding worldly natural energy covered the exterior of the boats.

On the front of each boat was a dragon's head that was a few feet wide. The heads appeared mighty and ferocious, and their maws automatically opened and closed very slowly, emitting shocking energy pulses.

These were known as Dragon Vessels. They were used by the Heavenly Dragon's Five Lineages for moving troops. As Li Luo and the rest would be moving off with thousands of banner members, they did not want to cause a commotion during their journey. Naturally, they had decided to use the boats.

These vessels were fast and stable, one of the favorite forms of transportation in the Heavenly Origin Divine Continent.

With eight thousand banner members under their lead each, Li Luo, Li Fengyi, Li Jingtao, and Deng Fengxian had congregated on the square. It was a truly impressive sight to behold.

With over thirty thousand soldiers from the four banners, it was, frankly, a shocking gathering. In fact, they could probably eliminate a small country with their sheer power.

At this moment, Li Luo looked up to check the sky. He said with a smile, "It's about time. Shall we go?"

There was no objection from the other three. They each looked at their respective eight thousand banner members and signaled with a wave of their hands.

In the next moment, a huge torrent of resonant power surged up from the banner members. Their resonant power covered up the whole sky, flowed into the four Dragon Vessels, and activated them.

Soon, the banner members were all ready in the four Dragon Vessels.

Li Luo and the other three Banner Leaders' figures flashed, and they also hopped onto their respective vessels.

The loud and low-pitched sound of the horns resounded at this moment. The dragon runes engraved on the four vessels glowed brightly, and enormous energy ripples pulsed along with them.

𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

In the next moment, the four vessels gradually floated into the air. With a roar, they turned into four beams of light, shooting through the clouds and speeding away into the distance.

……

The Dragon's Fang Domain had twelve regions under its jurisdiction. Each region was greater than the Xia Kingdom. Most importantly, the Dragon's Fang Domain was only one of the five domains under the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li.

Evidently, the foundation of the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li was frighteningly huge, far beyond what Li Luo could have imagined.

The power of a Heavenly Emperor was truly magnificent. This western region was located on the western side of the Dragon's Fang Lineage, one of the borders of the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's domain. The land beyond that border belonged to the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao, another Heavenly Emperor power.

However, the two forces' borders did not meet directly. Perhaps this was to prevent any direct confrontation or escalation between the two. There was a buffer zone that belonged to no one between the two Heavenly Emperor forces. That was where the Dark Domain that Li Luo and the rest were heading to was located.

Based on the speed of the vessels, it would take roughly six to seven days for them to arrive at the western region.

Li Luo did not step out of his room during this time. He continued to focus all his energy on collecting Cosmic Sword Intent.

Their mission was extremely dangerous after all. Hence, he felt that he had to be as prepared as he could.

He spent the trip cultivating nonstop, not even taking breaks to eat or sleep. This made time pass very quickly, and before he knew it, the vessel arrived at the western region. Finally, he got what he had wished for and obtained another strand of Cosmic Sword Intent successfully.

The capital of the western region was Western City. It was not in the hinterland but located beside the border. This was a strategic spot acting as the first layer of protection in case there were any unusual movements from the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao.

When the four Dragon Vessels arrived at Western City, Li Luo stood on his vessel and looked down at the world beneath him. He could see an awe-inspiring fortress standing on the vast plain, like a giant, ancient beast that was stationed there to guard the border.

On top of the fortress was a huge torrent of energy that loomed into the sky above. Upon closer look, one could tell that it was actually a very wide defensive ward.

When the Dragon Vessels approached it, beams of light shot out from the heads on each vessel. There were winding, draconic runes within the beams, and when they came into contact with the defensive ward, the energy on the ward gave way temporarily and a passable hole was formed.

The vessels slowly made their way in.

When the vessels entered the sky above the fortress, dozens of lights and silhouettes flashed by on the ground below. All of a sudden, there were dozens of people below, each one at the Duke Stage and exuding really strong energy pulses.

"I am Li Feng, the City Lord of Western City. I welcome the talented individuals from the four banners of the Dragon's Fang Lineage."

An old man with white hair greeted them politely as he looked at the four Dragon Vessels. Although he was both a Duke and the City Lord of Western City, there were three distinguished guests from the direct bloodline of the Dragon's Fang Lineage among the four banner leaders. With such noble status, he dared not treat them lightly.

At the same moment, Li Luo and the other three came down from their vessels and greeted the old man.

"Nice to meet you, City Lord Li Feng. Aunt Yun has specially asked me to send her regards to you," Li Luo said with a smile.

Apart from being the City Lord of Western City, Li Feng was also the Patriarch of the Li Clan, Li Rouyun’s clan.

Li Feng took a look at Li Luo before he replied with a warm smile, "You must be Banner Leader Li Luo, who has risen in fame within the Heavenly Dragon's Five Lineages recently."

Although Western City was far away from the Dragon's Fang Mountain Range, he had been well informed of all the happenings there. After all, the Dragon's Fang Mountain Range was the central region of the Dragon's Fang Domain. It was only normal that Li Feng, a City Lord on the border, would be concerned about the happenings there.

Anything that happened there could significantly affect their standing here.

Hearing his words, Li Luo nodded lightly.

In response, Li Feng's expression became more serious immediately. Although Li Luo had just returned not long ago, news of him had spread all across the Dragon's Fang Domain to the various City Lords.

His father, Li Taixuan, was a legend in the Dragon's Fang Lineage after all.

Li Luo was his only son and was well liked by the Lineage Chief. In the future, his standing within the Dragon's Fang Lineage would definitely be extraordinary. Perhaps he could even become the Main Hall Master of the Green Nether Hall.

Thus, his status was extremely exceptional.

Li Feng gave a friendly smile as he said, "It's been a long journey for the four of you. Shall we enter the city and take a rest?"

At this moment, Li Luo recalled the request from Li Rouyun earlier. He looked towards the other three and exchanged glances with them. As there was no objection from them, he smiled and nodded in response.

"We'll be in your care, City Lord."