Chapter 1190: Boundary River Domain

Faced with Li Luo's "shameless" remark, Li Li Jingzhe was both amused and helpless, but he also felt that the boy was quite pragmatic. After all, borrowing momentum was sometimes a form of strategy—the key was whether one could truly borrow it.

When one has the strength, one naturally steps forward to turn the tide; if there is momentum to be borrowed, one will not abandon it merely because of others' gazes.

This kid really knows how to adapt flexibly.

This point is stronger than his old man.

"You have now reached Da Tian Xiang Jing, and it's time to prepare for your future breakthrough to Dao Feng Hou Jing. If you need top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures, then the Dragon Fang Guard is the best place."

"And it's not just you—Qingge's Unparalleled Path has only just begun. To forge more 'Ten-Pillar Golden Platforms' in the future, the resources and Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures she needs will inevitably be of the highest caliber."

"The Heavenly Dragon Five Guards are where the resources of the entire Li Li Tianwang lineage are most concentrated. Generations of prodigies from the entire Li Li Tianwang lineage gather there, and it constantly faces all manner of trials, so it's the most suitable for you." Li Li Jingzhe said.

Li Luo nodded. The most important thing for him now was to prepare for the upcoming Marquis Realm breakthrough. He could not stay in the Yashan mountain range to cultivate in peace, because it was too comfortable here, and that would instead hold back his cultivation speed.

Only amid life-and-death tempering can one break through one's own limits and unleash potential.

"Grandfather, where exactly is the Dragon Fang Guard?" Li Luo asked curiously.

"The Boundary River Domain."

Li Li Jingzhe uttered an unfamiliar name. Seeing Li Luo's utterly puzzled expression, he didn't wait for the question and proactively explained: "The Boundary River Domain is named after the 'Boundary River.' The so-called Boundary River is an endless, boundless long river that separates two worlds."

"The Boundary River? Separates two worlds?"

Li Luo was first stunned, then startled: "On the other side of the Boundary River is the Dark World?!"

Isn't the so-called Dark World precisely the world of the Other!

Li Li Jingzhe nodded and said: "The Boundary River is vast and boundless. The section flowing through our Outer Shenzhou is only a part of it. Within the Boundary River, countless Others frequently surge forth, attempting to cross over and enter Outer Shenzhou. In a sense, this counts as a massive gateway."

"Therefore, the Boundary River Domain is filled with peril and crisis. True demons and Others are beyond count, and even Marquis-level strongmen must tread carefully within it."

"Even so, the Boundary River Domain remains the most fascinating forbidden zone in Outer Shenzhou. All manner of top forces, numerous elite rogue cultivators, and even our own Li Tianwang lineages are constantly expanding territory within it, because the Boundary River Domain possesses extremely abundant cultivation resources—including massive scarce resources that can be used to refine 'Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures.'"

"Materials to refine Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures?!" This single sentence made Li Luo understand just how rich the so-called "Boundary River Domain" was. After all, in this world, Marquis-level strongmen are the backbone—and what do those Marquis-level strongmen care about most?

Of course, Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures!

These are indispensable materials for them to forge their Marquis Platforms and ascend the King-level path!

And within Li Tianwang-level forces, there are no shortage of Marquis-level strongmen, so this kind of material capable of refining "Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures" is undoubtedly strategic-level for them.

"Within the Boundary River Domain, tribulation and strife abound. One must not only face the erosion of Others but also guard against attacks from other forces. The schemes and deceptions there far surpass anything you have experienced before."

"So it's not just the Dragon Fang Guard within it—the entire Heavenly Dragon Five Guards are gathered in the Boundary River Domain, constantly waging war for the Li Li Tianwang lineage. It's completely different from the Twenty Banners."

From Li Li Jingzhe's few brief words, Li Luo sensed just how chaotic and brutal the so-called "Boundary River Domain" was.

True demons run rampant there, and even Marquis-level strongmen must tread carefully.

Sometimes, when a rare Foundation Establishment spiritual treasure appears, it may trigger a cruel storm of blood and carnage.

Compared to the environment of the Heavenly Dragon Five Guards, the previous Twenty Banners were truly flowers in a greenhouse. After all, the latter only faced energy demon fiends within the Sha Demon Cave. But in the Boundary River Domain, whether the rampant true demons or those other Marquis-level strongmen who would kill for wealth, each harboring their own schemes, all pose extreme threats.

Within the Sha Demon Cave, when facing a life-and-death crisis one could still temporarily withdraw, but in the "Boundary River Domain," one would likely be hunted to the last.

"Do the armies of other Li Tianwang lineages also garrison in that 'Boundary River Domain'?" Li Luo asked.

"Mm, the Zhao Li Tianwang lineage's 'Ten Thousand Beasts Guard,' the Qin Li Tianwang lineage's 'Black Water Guard,' the Zhu Li Tianwang lineage's 'Heaven-Swallowing Guard'... Come to think of it, they're all old rivals of the Heavenly Dragon Guards. Especially the Zhao Li Tianwang lineage's 'Ten Thousand Beasts Guard'—over the years, in order to open up new territories, they've had numerous campaigns and disputes with the 'Heavenly Dragon Guard.'" Li Li Jingzhe nodded and said.

Li Luo sighed: "Sounds like a place where opportunity and peril coexist."

"In a sense, this Boundary River Domain is a weakened 'Wang Hou battlefield.'" Li Li Jingzhe said.

At the mention of the Wang Hou battlefield, Li Luo and Jiang Qingge exchanged a glance. Li Taixuan and Dantai Lan should still be in the true Wang Hou battlefield right now.

Perhaps, through this "Boundary River Domain," they could deduce what level of crisis Li Taixuan and Dantai Lan would encounter in the Wang Hou battlefield.

"The specific situation within the Boundary River Domain—you'll get a feel for it once you go to the Heavenly Dragon Five Guards."

Li Li Jingzhe continued: "Each of the Heavenly Dragon Five Guards has a commander, called the Guard Venerable."

"The current Guard Venerable of our Dragon Fang Guard is named Li Fuluo. By seniority, he's several generations above you, and he has now reached Fourth Rank Marquis."

"This Li Fuluo has exceptional talent and governs his subordinates strictly—he's a qualified commander. Speaking of which, when he was young, he was once recommended by your father Li Taixuan. Later, through cultivation, he went from a side-branch disciple to becoming the Guard Venerable of the Dragon Fang Guard."

"Li Fuluo, Fourth Rank Marquis?" Li Luo clicked his tongue inwardly. This Dragon Fang Guard truly was a place where dragons and tigers lay hidden.

"Below the Guard Venerable, there are two Dragon Fang Envoys, generally with strength between Second Rank and Third Rank Marquis. Below the Dragon Fang Envoys are the Four Great Commanders, all of whom are First Rank Marquis."

Li Luo's eyes narrowed slightly. So the Four Great Commanders he had known before were only at the third tier within this Dragon Fang Guard. It seemed the Heavenly Dragon Five Guards were indeed extremely important within the Li Li Tianwang lineage.

Li Li Jingzhe paused thoughtfully, then continued: "Within the Heavenly Dragon Five Guards, strength is revered. Your status won't be of much use there, and I believe you don't need that status to add to your glory."

"In a few more days, it will be the Dragon Fang Guard's 'Ascension Day.' The so-called Ascension is actually the time for rewarding merit and promoting positions."

"You previously obtained the position of Dragon Head in the Twenty Banners. According to the rules, you have the qualification to challenge the Four Great Commanders. If you have the confidence, you can try to obtain a Commander position. Within the Dragon Fang Guard, the promotion of position is very important—it relates to the resources you can obtain."

Li Luo stuffed a piece of bamboo shoot into his mouth. Commanders hold the rank of First Rank Marquis, while he was currently only at the Great Heavenly Phase realm with a five-thousand-zhang Heavenly Phase Diagram. He wondered whether, if he unleashed all his tricks, he could win.

In this kind of occasion, using the "Five-Tailed Heavenly Wolf" would likely be inappropriate—otherwise, attracting controversy would be detrimental to winning people's hearts.

However, this was indeed quite a challenge.

Because with his great surge in strength this time, Li Luo also really wanted to test just how much distance remained between himself and a true Marquis-level strongman.

"What about Sister Qingge?" Li Luo asked again.

"Qingge was not previously in the Twenty Banners. Logically speaking, entering the Dragon Fang Guard requires step-by-step promotion, but there are always exceptions to everything, so I will give her the qualification to challenge a Dragon Fang Envoy."

Li Li Jingzhe looked at Jiang Qingge, smiled slightly, and said: "The candidates for Dragon Fang Envoy are at least Second Rank Marquis, even Third Rank. You've only just entered the Marquis Realm not long ago—do you have confidence?"

Li Luo was startled. Directly challenging a Dragon Fang Envoy? Those are all Second Rank or even Third Rank Marquis!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingge seriously considered it, and then her clear, pleasant voice rang out in this small courtyard.

"Can I challenge the Guard Venerable?"