In the small world.
The crimson dragon's roar pierced through tal and shattered stone, yet the one locked in a fierce battle with it was rely a young girl with a cloth tied over her eyes.
"Heavy Sword Intent is the essence of the Dragon-Slaying Sword Art. Do not be constrained by re techniques."
"Only when your Sword Intent is strong enough can you stand fearless against the dragon's might."
The Heavenly Venerable Teacher fulfilled his duty diligently, having already prepared the teaching materials with insights into martial arts.
Seeing Princess Little Jiang's imdiate progress, Li Mo finally snapped out of his thoughts.
He turned his gaze inward, observing the miniature figure within his dantian. The Lunar Divine Mark shone particularly brilliantly, as if silently telling him:
"Curated by the Joyful Ancestor—try it and you'll know!"
Coupled with the Stone Monkey Divine Mark, his seventh aperture now showed signs of nearing completion, with only the slightest gap remaining.
Unintentionally, it seed he was on the verge of breaking through again.
"I wonder what divine ability I'll gain this ti..."
But then Li Mo shook his head.
That tiny gap, though seemingly insignificant, would normally take months for an Observation Divine Realm martial artist to bridge.
He might be faster, but only marginally so.
Just then.
A sharp sword cry echoed in his ears, accompanied by the furious roar of the crimson dragon—a roar filled with unmistakable resentnt.
Thud—
As Li Mo looked up, he saw what resembled a sprouting peach blossom branch piercing straight into the dragon's brow.
The dragon's vertical pupils flickered with a trace of terror before its body dissolved into the power of all living beings.
At the sa ti, a notification sounded:
[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully invested in 'Jiang Chulong,' teaching her the Dragon-Slaying Sword Art and aiding her in slaying the crimson dragon.]
[Investnt Reward: Crimson Dragon Heartblood.]
[Crimson Dragon Heartblood]: "The essence blood from the heart of a crimson dragon. Can be used for alchemy, martial arts refinent, or forging weapons."
[Note: If you forge a weapon using the heartblood of five dragons—crimson, yellow, white, black, and golden—an unexpected surprise awaits.]
"Forging a weapon with five dragon heartbloods?"
Li Mo was stunned. Where did this system pick up such a bad habit of speaking?
What exactly is the surprise? Couldn’t you just say it clearly?!
Could it be the creation of a divine weapon? He already had Hamr Treasure, but he was still missing a divine sword...
"Teacher, I... I did it!"
Princess Little Jiang's eyes behind the cloth were brimming with excitent as she dashed over.
"Well done."
The Heavenly Venerable Teacher calculated that Jiang Chulong had defeated the crimson dragon much faster than when she had taken down the Golden Crow.
This proved that the little princess's combat talent was inherently exceptional.
"No lessons today. Go rest."
"But... I still have a question."
Jiang Chulong hesitated, curiosity gnawing at her.
"What is it?"
"Do you know... what surprise Brother Li Mo prepared for ?"
The timid princess couldn't hold back her eagerness.
Li Mo thought for a mont. "It's sothing that will let you remove the cloth without your eyes being hard by sunlight."
"Wow..."
Jiang Chulong left the small world in high spirits, heading off to sleep.
anwhile, Li Mo sat by the bed, regulating the nearly overflowing soul energy in his apertures.
The next morning.
Oddly enough.
The peaks of the Qingyuan Sect outside had begun lting to varying degrees. Elder Hanhe's words held so truth after all.
Li Mo woke up early—or rather, he hadn't slept at all. Though he didn’t need to visit the Divine Weapon Peak today, he still headed straight to the kitchen.
"You're about to break through again?" Tian Miao, passing by, raised an eyebrow in surprise.
She had been wondering if she might catch up to him in the next Hidden Dragon Ranking, given her own gains from the Cloud Dream Palace.
Now it seed hopeless...
"Maybe. Who knows? It might happen accidentally."
Li Mo replied casually.
He wasn’t trying to boast—his genuine breakthroughs could be counted on one hand.
"...You shouldn’t say that outside." Tian Miao clenched her fists.
"Why?"
"You’ll get beaten up."
Li Mo chuckled, heating the stear without a care. "No worries. Plenty of people will want to beat up in the future. A few more words won’t change that."
"Can you see your own destiny?" Tian Miao frowned. Even she couldn’t decipher Li Mo’s fate.
"Nope."
Li Mo shook his head. "Do you think Ice Block could beco the top beauty on the Hundred Flowers Ranking soday?"
Tian Miao scowled. "You can drop the word 'could.'"
"Exactly. So naturally, many will want to kill ."
"?"
Just then, Qin Yuzhi walked into the kitchen, bleary-eyed. Spotting Li Mo, she paused.
"Did you... dual cultivate with Little Ice last night?"
"Huh? What? I can’t hear you over the clattering!"
Li Mo shook the pan noisily.
"..."
Qin Yuzhi and Tian Miao fell silent. This was clearly an "accident on purpose."
They turned to look at the cold and aloof Sword Fairy practicing her forms in the courtyard at dawn.
She too...
was on the verge of a breakthrough.
In fact, she was even closer than Li Mo!
After all, Li Mo’s Indomitable Battle Intent could only be honed through combat, unlike the convenience of observing the Jade Phoenix Divine Form.
"Little Tian Miao, your divination was spot-on. You’ve mastered the Yantian Sect’s arts well."
Qin Yuzhi couldn’t help but sigh.
"What?"
"Before even getting married, she’s already bringing him fortune. Imagine what’ll happen after..."
Tian Miao nodded.
Technically, nicknas weren’t her decision—she could only offer suggestions. The final version on the Hidden Dragon Ranking was up to her master.
But lately, having eaten his food and accepted his favors, she had planned to subtly hint to her master about tweaking Li Mo’s nickna.
Now, it seed unnecessary—at least "Wife-Fortune Battle Soul" could stay...
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Ti flew.
"My apertures are full."
The glow of the Jade Phoenix Divine Form in the chamber dimd once more. Ying Bing sat by the bed, waiting quietly.
To better rge the Lunar Divine Intent with the Hundred Avians Phoenix Form, preparations had to begin upon entering the seventh aperture—both had to break through together.
So she waited for Li Mo.
Strangely enough, breakthroughs during dual cultivation were smoother.
And he was close too.
Pro Gar Ice Block decided to carry him along.
"If he misbehaves again this ti..."
Ying Bing’s gaze darkened as she picked up Moonlit Yin, fingers gliding along the blade.
Hmm. She’d hang Moonlit Yin by the bed later...
Just as she thought this.
[Notification: Seven days remaining until the next ranking.]
[Punishnt for the loser: Plant forty-nine strawberries.]
"So fast..."
Ying Bing murmured to herself.
At that mont, Li Mo stepped into the chamber and imdiately spotted the Sword Fairy cradling her breathtaking divine sword.
"Ice Block, why are you holding your sword?"
"I..."
Ying Bing lowered her eyes briefly before replying coolly:
"Little Yue said she wants a friend too."
"You carry Hamr Treasure with you all the ti, don’t you?"
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