Chapter 1424

Yellow sand riverbank, morning mist hazy.

Fat fish back with bundles, having visited frog tribe, turtle tribe, and porcupine tribe, preparing to go to orca tribe territory to collect red envelopes.

Otter otter assembling the last plank of the Fortune Treasure Ship, hands on hips, nodding satisfied.

"Alright, this isn't the last time we'll meet, why be so sentimental? I'm now a dignified Yinglong, I can't move recklessly, you can come secretly, the elders will help."

"Su Heba Lu" stroking Lao Mengyao's head, although hand reached out, only air, remaining nothing tangible to touch, but palm still seemingly able to feel the silkiness of hair.

"Mm!" Lao Mengyao nodding, clenching fists, swinging upward, a heaven-piercing strike, "Older brother, be careful in all things, if anything happens, strike the elder code", let the elders charge over! Leave no armor!

Lao Ying Tian chuckling: "Will do."

Now Lao Ying Tian is Yinglong Wu Sheng, possessing "River Stone", Liang Qu transmitted to him a section of left three right three, repeatedly horizontal jumping "elder code".

Upon sensing this "elder code", Liang Qu will and Zhang Longxiang forcefully break into Northern Court to rescue, even if the two are momentarily unaware, moreover the Directorate of Astronomy's twelve shichen never cease, the Sacred Emperor will similarly dispatch people, although it will expose everything, but when truly needed, also cannot bother with so much.

"Thank the elders for me, delay time until after the year."

"Will do."

Lao Ying Tian has no further words.

He shouldered his pack, gazing northward, broad chest rising and falling greatly, drawing a deep breath of cold air, exhaling hot mist, faintly able to smell residual sulfur.

This is the tail end of the festival.

Half a month ago Dashun and Northern Court negotiated "compensation", early in the month set for return, Liang Qu helped mediate the Northern Court side, delaying until year-end delivery, so he could spend the festival with Lao Mengyao.

Lao Ying Tian felt Liang Qu was very considerate.

Surely there must be a happy family?

Lao Ying Tian thought, he remembered Liang Qu specifically went home for the festival, those without happy families find it hard to think so comprehensively.

Shen Zhongliang and other River God Sect senior members standing aside, bored and listless, hearts filled with sorrow, Liang Qu usually busy, Lao Mengyao has her brother, Xi Ziyu has Wen Wen Shi Yun, only these "old fogeys" of us, dragged along by Liang Qu, plunged into truth, thereafter each day unknown what to do, drifting like ghosts above the Yellow Sand River, unknown what to do, able to do what.

"Departed."

Lao Ying Tian stepped forward.

"Boom—"

Ice surface cracked, turbid water splashing.

Lao Ying Tian paused, Shen Zhongliang's gaze slightly focused, overlooking the Yellow Sand River.

Early second month, heaven not yet warmed, earth frozen and bitter cold, Yellow Sand River ice still thick enough to gallop horses, even thickness reached a peak.

At this moment, the hundred-li ice surface trembled, spreading white spiderweb, cracking open, finally exploding with a boom!

The extended ice plain suddenly became lively, from woodblock turning into movable clay type, shattered into countless floating ice.

Floating ice colliding, fragments flung, shooting ice hail.

Shattered ice hail splashing onto face.

Lao Ying Tian raised hand, touched the water stain from melted ice crystals.

Farther away, suppressing impatience, awaiting the "Fierce Tiger King" Northern Court envoy, eyes wide open.

Thunder erupting from mountains, enormous rumbling echoing heaven and earth, Yellow Sand River water violently colliding, rapidly scouring, yet not washing away bank soil, only middle current fast, sides slow, such clear stratification producing different colored waterways!

Accompanying the water's scouring, water level dropping at visible speed, exposing soaked riverbed, riverbed has circular holes, holes bubbling up.

Sinan greatly excited, riding blood-dragon horse galloping riverbank, surveying range, soon discovered, compared to Liang Qu's previous water control range, even broader!

My days of suffering, soon to end!

Sacred Emperor's task, completed!

Various purple electric ships transmitting messages, continuously aggregating onto the lofty ship, convenient for timely adjustment.

"Thirty thousand li!" Water River Governor Qian Bingyi exclaimed, "You sure?"

"Reporting to Governor, absolutely certain!" subordinate reported.

Qian Bingyi marveled, couldn't help clapping and pacing: "Truly supreme mighty power, thirty thousand li, like an ordinary horse circling would run several to death, having Dragon King's Yellow Sand River, indeed not ordinary. At this rate, wouldn't a few months cure more than half?"

Yellow Sand River million li, terrestrial river thirty thousand li, previously Liang Qu solely responsible for this thirty thousand li terrestrial river, while actually needing management, roughly five hundred thousand, severity varying, one breath thirty thousand breakthrough, still the most severe area, already one-tenth.

No, within the thirty thousand there's also Huai Wang's contribution, Huai Wang managing water for one year, at least half.

"Sacred Emperor issued edict, ordering Huai Wang within one year to let Yellow Sand River banks enjoy favorable winds and rains, naturally not baseless." subordinate laughed.

Qian Bingyi sighed: "If initially the old Dragon King willing to cooperate, not so stubborn, also wouldn't end up with no bones left."

By the way, how's the Dragon Lord? For over a month now, no issues, right?"

"Report to Governor, no problems discovered, entire process accompanied by Sinan, said to be even more amiable than Huai Wang, just occasionally when Huai Wang goes to seek, there's some irritability."

"Oh?" Qian Bingyi slightly surprised, soon put mind at ease: "In any case, don't lower vigilance, this is the Sacred Emperor's order, constantly observe Dragon Lord's condition, report immediately if problems."

"Yes!"

Jianghe will influence Dragon King, Dragon Lord personality speculation, Qian Bingyi as Heposuo highest official naturally knows, now Dragon Lord just arrived no problem, doesn't represent day after day accumulation, subtle influence no problem, this is also why the imperial court so urgently manages water.

Riverside, Northern Court envoy gazing at surging river flow, dropping water level, clenching fists, regarding Dragon King aiding water control, envious and jealous.

Dashun rise already unstoppable, plus Dragon King, Dragon Lord submitting and assisting, truly hateful!

If Ehe could also swap Dragon King just fine——

Envoy thought.

Dragon Lord benevolent, White Dragon King neutral, Yellow Dragon King malevolent.

Compared to former Yellow Sand Dragon King who easily flew into rage, breached dikes, smashed riverbanks, White Dragon King even aloof, is much better, Great Khan once didn't know how many times grateful Ehe is White Dragon King, although not as good as Huaijiang Dragon Lord gaining benefits, but at least no harm.

Now changed to a Yellow Sand Dragon King, not only materials, precious fish, precious plants output greatly increased, more able to assist dredging river channels. White Dragon King's aloofness thus appears "unkind", instantly becoming the worst.

If able to obtain the Living Beings Grand Array——

"Huu——"

Above nine heavens, Liang Qu riding Chishan, cross-legged on horseback, advancing along river flow trend.

Dragon Lord currently flying swiftly, like spatial divine power, observing up and down.

The main channel's Yellow Shahe water surged into the tributary, just like dew sliding down a leaf's central vein.

I examined myself inwardly.

The first Dragon Court immortal island fragment continuously flashed with light, sticking together, far ahead of the rest.

The promotion ceremony for the Right Long Position fruit proceeded steadily.

"Indeed, the work was done by the Old Dragon Lord, but the Dragon King was appointed by me, so the labor's credit should be counted toward me."

Liang Qu breathed a sigh of relief; he most feared the Old Dragon Lord doing the work, with the credit not falling to himself.

Being able to share it is enough.

Let the Dragon King suffer a little; the position fruit is his to pick.

According to current progress, perhaps within a month, my first immortal island will fully merge and return to its peak!

Gaze shifted.

On the immortal island, among the rubble, another qi cluster spun rapidly; the fixed progress of 【Rolling Stone into Elixir】 likewise advanced steadily.

Hong State became Chuan State; in human form, Chuan State's length expanded to one-fifth of the Yellow Shahe River, a full two hundred thousand li, directly like a rope firmly gripping the Pot King and Blue Cap King.

When going to the Underworld, the required solidification time for 【Rolling Stone into Elixir】 was already under four months; December and January had half their time not covering the Pot King, and by mid-January, Ze State had further evolved, already achieving the degree where the two kings could remain in their ancestral lands and still be covered, continuing the solidification of divine ability.

Less than three months until complete solidification!

By mid-year, solidification can be completed; this year, two can be solidified.

Confirming the cultivation path was correct, Liang Qu patted Chishan and descended all the way to Laoying Tian's presence, teasing: "Let's go, Fierce Tiger King!"

Laoying Tian lightly laughed and clasped hands: "Thanks for the trouble, Elder."

When Liang Qu brought forth "Suhe Balu," the Northern Court envoy was overjoyed, asking after "Suhe Balu" with concern for cold and warmth.

Fortunately not failing the mission, I finally brought back their Fierce Tiger King.

The loyal Fierce Tiger King is about to return to the Northern Court!

Suhe Balu was originally a genius; now he has achieved what ordinary people cannot, opening the heavenly gate harder than the ordinary heavenly gate, and will surely far surpass others in the future!

Dashun, your vision is too shallow!

To avoid mishaps, the Holy Emperor issued an edict; Zhang Longxiang, who was pondering the marvelous use of Xuanhuang Long Qi, temporarily left seclusion, accompanying Liang Qu on left and right, sent to the border of the two states.

The Northern Court detected the identity of "Stone in the River," became highly vigilant, and with new achievements from the Snow Mountain Venerable, the Golden Wang Ting interior was nearly panicked, fearing the old matter of the Southern Border's dry bones; even the Wu Sheng was not dispatched, directly letting the three Zhen Xiang take the Xiao Xing plate to go receive them.

Zhang Longxiang crossed his arms, gazing at the two or three small cats before him, nearly laughing in anger: "Does your Northern Court have no one?"

The envoy solemnly said: "Not that there is no one."

"Then why don't I see the Northern Court Wu Sheng? Do you fear me?" Zhang Longxiang laughed.

"Nor is it fear of the general." The envoy bowed, "It is the Khan King's trust in the sincerity of the two generals, trust in the Holy Emperor's sincerity as well."

"You do have a talent for talk." Zhang Longxiang no longer pressed, waving his hand.

The envoy breathed a sigh of relief; everyone took three steps back per step, confirming Dashun had truly released them, and fled swiftly to good fortune, disappearing into the horizon.

Cold wind blew and swirled; all was quiet and still.

"Hahaha, hahaha!"

Laughter echoed between heaven and earth; personally reburying the thunder that had exploded once, Zhang Longxiang's eyes were about to tear from laughter as he pressed Liang Qu's shoulder.

"Actually able to plum blossom twice, plum blossom twice!"

"It's also that fortune arrived." Liang Qu crossed his arms, "So-called plans cannot keep up with change; I originally thought it was a one-time thing, but this kid's on-the-spot performance was good, and whenever major events occur, he has stillness."

Zhang Longxiang shook his head: "Ultimately, it's your methods that allow room for performance."

"Never mind me; how about the Dragon Elephant King—has there been any progress on the Xuanhuang Qi nurturing the position fruit?"

"A little progress."

"Oh?" Liang Qu exclaimed delightedly, "Then we shall await good news?"

"Rest assured." Zhang Longxiang said with full confidence.

Returning to the Yellow Shahe River, Liang Qu received compensation and rebate from the Northern Court, and through Hai Fangzhu's exchange, smoothly obtained three portions of water-attributed treasure medicine from the East Sea Demon King.

【Water Essence +1023414】

【Water Essence: 19,760,000】

Liang Qu sat cross-legged, carefully guiding the scorching medicinal potency to remain within the body, waiting for the body to automatically consume it; however, the martial bones remained unmoved, showing no courtesy, so he had no choice but to pour it into the root sea, expanding it several times.

"Indeed, it's due to the special nature of dragon blood; no wonder the Old Yin Whale and Yin-Yang people are all vying for it—dragon lord and dragon king are indeed extraordinary."

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Looking at the four造化 treasure fish in Chuan State, Liang Qu made a decision in his heart.

The excess造化 treasure medicine, he found Hai Fangzhu, exchanged again, and converted it into healing and blood-replenishing medicine.

Rediscovered the Water-Governing Dragon Lord.

"What? Again needing essence-blood?" The Old Dragon Lord's brow twitched.

"Don't rush." Liang Qu brought out the remaining treasure medicine and four treasure fish all at once, "Last time the Dragon Lord said it was all; how could this kid make it difficult for the dragon, harder upon harder? Surely he follows the rules—first let the Dragon Lord replenish some qi and blood."

"Hiss, indeed it's on your side, this is still about the same!" The Dragon Lord's heart leapt with joy; his dragon claw flashed, taking the treasure medicine and treasure fish, "Come get them in half a month."

"Half a month? Can't it be today?"

The Dragon Lord raged: "Eating red dates today and being able to replenish blood today?"

"Well said, truly reasonable—no wonder you're the Dragon Lord." Liang Qu punched his palm, "Alright, Dragon Lord, rest well; essence-blood is not urgent, but by all means don't harm your body, delay water governance, labor and rest combined, taking turns doing things, then it won't feel boring."

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The Old Dragon Lord's teeth itched terribly; it felt that after living a second life, it had become increasingly irritable, unsure whether due to Liang Qu or the influence of the Yellow Shahe River.

By the end of February, one cannot say there is warmth, only that the weather has finally ceased being as cold as before.

The Yellow Shahe River boomed again, shaking continuously for over half a month; the layered water flow like a sandwich disappeared without trace.

If one could elevate infinitely and gaze down from above, one would see that within a radius of fifteen thousand li, the Yellow Sand River's water level has dropped by more than half compared to the past!

The thirty-thousand-li suspended river above the land has, from today, completely vanished, turning into history!

Almost at the same time.

On the First Xiandao, the last fragment of the Dragon Court fitted into place; with a flash of rippling light, it completely healed!

"Huff—"

Moving his bones, they cracked audibly.

With a thought from Liang Qu, his tall, straight body blazed with golden light; his lines were sharp, the True Form of Jianghe encircled him, making him indestructible, possessed of infinite strength, repelling all evil!

An unprecedented feeling of exhilaration!

"Right now, I lack nothing!"

One year, a full year — the Xiandao shattered, the Dragon Court ruined, constipated-like, unable to use divine abilities.

Now, the highest-rank stage art, the Dragon-Tiger Golden Body, has returned!

Judging by the Xiandao's mending progress bar, Chang Youguo's Ascension Ceremony has already completed one-third.

Wu Guo is hopeful!

"Wonder whether my Position Fruit will ascend first, or the Fourth Immortal will fully awaken first."

Liang Qu's eyes shone brightly, eager to try.

According to his calculations, the Great Li Taizu's full awakening time should be later than the Whale Emperor's Grand Hunt, because the Whale Emperor's strength ought to be inferior to Great Li's; setting up earlier would seize a more advantageous initiative.

The Grand Hunt is in two years; Great Li Taizu's progress is already early — it must be the influence of the Fifth Immortal's self-detonation.

Not only the Xiandao mending; good news came wave after wave — almost at the same moment the thirty-thousand-li suspended river disappeared, the Dragon Lord "Stone in the River" drew near.

"Essence blood has arrived!"

Calculating the time, it is precisely now!

Liang Qu likewise moved out, rushing toward the Dragon Lord from both sides.

Quiet room.

Incense smoke curled gently.

A large mass of golden-red essence blood floated in midair, imposing and extraordinary; its volume was roughly four times that of the first wave, calculated by Water Marsh Essence.

"Comparable to four Creation Treasure Fish in weight, even slightly more.

Liang Qu was pleasantly surprised.

This way there's no worry — absolutely able to replenish the ten million essence spent on the Point-General Flower!

But he did not immediately swallow and use it.

He wanted to wait, wait for the "finishing touch" Xuanlong Qi, to see the "chemical reaction".

According to the Four Seasons Long Qi timing, with no extra Long Qi added, the first weaving won't take too long; these past two days the insect cocoon has swollen considerably, faintly trembling.

"Boom—"

The river trembled.

The Dragon Lord turned to battle elsewhere; the suspended river was the Yellow Sand River's most difficult part, the rest slightly inferior — the second wave directly began water control within a fifty-thousand-li range.

Sun and moon raced.

Early March.

Faint hot mist steamed from fair skin; Long Eying lay limp, not wanting to move a single toe.

Liang Qu held Eying, caressing her thighs, kissing her cheeks — a little work-rest balance.

To elevate Chong Wang and the others, recently he dared not casually switch Position Fruits; today Chong Wang successfully advanced ranks, only then did he find leisure to slack off.

Controlling water to the bathroom, Heart Fire heated to a suitable temperature, Liang Qu carried the exhausted Eying off the bed, preparing to soak in a bath; passing the bamboo tube on the table.

"Hm?"

Liang Qu's brow arched.

"What's wrong?" Long Eying drew circles with her index finger, poking Liang Qu's chest.

"Nothing."

Liang Qu first placed Eying into the bathroom, then returned himself, unstoppering the bamboo canister.

Air pressure released, emitting a crisp "pop".

Big eyes staring at small eyes.

The Time Insect shivered violently, sucked in a sharp breath, inhaling the last bit of "thread end".

Liang Qu's eyes were quick, his hands fast; he grabbed the thread end in one hand, instantly pulled — didn't pull it out; without a corresponding medium, relying solely on his physical body, he fundamentally couldn't touch Heaven and Earth Long Qi, hadn't grasped the thread end at all.

Slurp!

In one gulp it sucked down the Xuanlong Qi; the Time Insect bulged its belly, stood its upper body upright like a snake, swaying left and right, smugly pleased.

A lord insect's revenge, ten years not ————

"Hmph!"

Liang Qu sneered coldly.

Marsh Cauldron!

Whoosh!

A wisp of black Long Qi suddenly appeared inside the cauldron.

【Obtained one wisp of Xuanlong Qi————】

【Xuan Use—————】

Long Eying floated half-submerged in the water, spreading her toes, moving them a bit, just about to call out to Liang Qu asking if he liked her nail polish, when a sharp explosive shriek blasted beside her ear.

Long Eying pinched her brow.

My brain aches.

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