Chapter 1260

The next day, early morning.

When Li Luo and Jiang Qinge arrived at the martial training field, there were already five battalions of the Thousand Guards, a full five thousand people gathered here, each brimming with vital energy and sharp spirit, and when assembled together, the surging phase power hidden within showed signs of convergence, emitting an intense pressure.

After years of coordination, the members of these Dragon Tooth Guards had already developed a high degree of compatibility.

When Li Luo and Jiang Qinge appeared, all the gazes present turned toward them, and regardless of gender, everyone's eyes reflected a look of astonished admiration.

Li Luo and Jiang Qinge today both wore the black-and-red uniform of the Dragon Tooth Guards—one tall and handsome, the other graceful and slender—standing together, they truly gave a pleasing-to-the-eye impression.

Before the crowd, only to see the Longyawei's supreme commander Xia Yu clasping his hands and smiling: "Jiang Dragon Tooth Envoy, for this mission outside, I will also follow and obey your orders."

According to the rules of the Five Guards of the Heavenly Dragon, when the Dragon Tooth Envoy goes out, he may lead five battalions and two commanders.

And with Li Luo plus Xia Yu, it exactly matches the regulation.

"Isn't Commander Xia out on a mission?" Li Luo said, somewhat surprised, as he knew that Commander Xia Yu had not been in Tianlong City these days.

Xia Yu also did not conceal it, smiling: "It is the arrangement of the Minister of Defense; he heard you were going to the 'Jin Shi Water Abyss,' so he had me return to join you."

Li Luo suddenly understood—this was Li Fuluo learning the news last night, so he hastily summoned Xia Yu back; after all, having her, a second-rank marquis commander, present would also strengthen their strength for this trip.

This also clearly shows a lack of complete confidence in their journey to the 'Jin Shi Water Abyss,' but the Longyawei still has other tasks at present, so only Xia Yu could be sent.

"Li Luo, and us too."

Just as Li Luo was thinking this, suddenly a mighty voice came from afar—only to see three figures descend from the sky, landing before the crowd.

Li Luo's gaze fell, and he immediately exclaimed in astonishment: "Second Uncle, Uncle Biao, Aunt Yun?"

These three who arrived were actually his second uncle Li Jinpan, Niu Biaobiao, and Li Rouyun.

"You are also going to the 'Jin Shi Water Abyss'?"

Li Jinpan nodded and said: "You were just attacked before; although the old master has already intimidated them somewhat, we still need to be cautious, and moreover, the Jin Shi Water Abyss side is full of dragons and snakes mixed together, close to the domain of the Zhao Tianwang lineage, they eye this place hungrily, so I still need to accompany you, lest anything happen."

Li Luo scratched his head—it seemed the 'Jin Shi Water Abyss' was indeed a dangerous place, otherwise Li Jingzhe would not have dispatched such a force to follow.

"Uncle Biao, are your injuries healed?" Li Luo looked at Niu Biaobiao, asking with concern.

When they came before, they encountered an attack, and Niu Biaobiao was also seriously injured, resting these past days.

"The Vessel Chief personally treated my wounds; I have fully recovered." Niu Biaobiao grinned, then immediately added cheerfully: "I heard the Vessel Chief went to 'Abyss City' and caused a great uproar, even beating Qin Lian that shameless woman until her flesh and blood were scattered—truly satisfying."

"Those who ambushed you this time must be that vicious woman!" Niu Biaobiao declared firmly.

"Qin Lian indeed has considerable suspicion, but after being intimidated by grandfather this time, she should not dare cause trouble again in the short term." Li Luo laughed.

"Then for this journey, we will have to trouble the three elders."

Li Jinpan said in a booming voice: "We are family—what's the point of saying these polite words?"

He is also of a decisive and swift nature; after scanning the crowd, his gaze lingered on Li Fengyi for a moment, then he asked: "Are you all ready? If so, let's set off directly."

Li Luo nodded.

"Set out!"

After Jiang Qinge returned the salute with clasped hands to the three, she waved her hand, and a clear, pleasant voice rang out in everyone's ears.

In the next instant, streaks of light and shadow shot up into the sky.

Following that, a heaven-rending, earth-shaking sound of splitting wind arose—five thousand Longyawei members tore through the void, swiftly heading outward from Tianlong City.

And only after leaving the great formation of Tianlong Ridge did Li Luo feel a heaviness added between heaven and earth; he raised his head, gazing at the vast boundary river reappearing in his field of vision.

The boundary river hangs suspended above the nine heavens, unreachable, yet it obscures the view, as if dividing the celestial dome in two.

The booming, rumbling sound of the water flow echoes in every corner of the boundary river region.

This is the first time Li Luo, after arriving in the boundary river region, has left Tianlong Ridge; he looks around, and everywhere he sees are vast landscapes, with numerous streams of light weaving through, searching for possible foundation-establishing spirit treasures or materials.

There are inevitably battles and killings, even clashes between marquis-level powerhouses.

At the same time, in those hidden places, there will be ambushes by hidden alien species— the whole world seems to be permeated with a dangerous aura.

And this, perhaps, is only during peaceful times; it is said that the most terrifying period in the boundary river region is still when the 'Black Rain Ghost Calamity' descends.

At that time, perhaps only then is it truly the myriad ghosts walking at night—even marquis-level powerhouses can only hide in the refuges established by the major powers, not daring to go out lightly.

Li Luo observed all the way; after two days of travel like this, they finally drew near their destination.

"We are about to reach the Jin Shi Water Abyss." Accompanying Li Luo, Li Jinpan said at this moment with a smile.

Li Luo's gaze turned forward—only to see on that vast expanse of land appear a golden-hued abyss, penetrating the earth like a coiled golden dragon, extending all the way to the horizon.

Deep within the abyss, a golden light spreads, emitting a chilling sensation that makes one feel cold, bottomless and unfathomable.

This is precisely Li Luo's destination this time—the Jin Shi Water Abyss.

Streams of light tore across the sky, rapidly approaching the Jin Shi Water Abyss; and when they arrived here, Li Luo immediately felt many sharp and hostile gazes shooting from both sides of the abyss.

Li Luo vaguely saw some figures radiating tyrannical fluctuations; their eyes were fierce and arrogant, their bodies steeped in murderous aura.

"Hmph!"

At this moment, Li Jinpan let out a cold snort—his snort like thunder, booming and resounding in this area.

In the midst of his cold snort, those hostile gazes flickered slightly, then began to retract.

Vaguely, some sounds were transmitted from both sides of the Jin Shi Water Abyss.

"They are people of the Li Tianwang lineage!"

"Should be the Longyawei—judging by this number, it should be half a battalion."

"That person is Li Jinpan of the Dragon Tooth lineage, a seventh-rank marquis!"

"Damn, another wave of fierce tigers—they clearly already occupied many top hunting grounds, yet still want to lay hands on the 'Jin Shi Water Abyss'!"

"......"

The many cultivators stationed here obviously resent the arrival of the Longyawei—after all, the more people come, the less treasure they can ultimately divide.

But their resentment stops here, after all, to them the Li Tianwang lineage is a colossal entity, especially since they heard that within Tianlong Ridge now sits the pulse chief of the Dragon Tooth lineage, a terrifying existence that has already touched the 'Virtual Three Crowns.'

"Don't mind them—first go down and find a place to settle." Li Jinpan also paid no heed to those gazes filled with hidden hostility, and directly said to Li Luo and Jiang Qinge.

Both nodded, then led the crowd down to an open space in the Jin Shi Water Abyss to land.

However, just as they were about to set out, a startling surge of phase energy shot up into the sky from a distant mountain rock, stirring the winds and clouds.

At the same time, within that mighty phase energy, seven towering marquis platforms rose, resembling mountains and bringing an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"Hmph, Li Jinpan, this Golden Stone Water Abyss is so far from your Li Tianwang lineage—do you also want to come and seize it? Do you really think my Zhao Tianwang lineage is easy to bully?!" A harsh shout suddenly rang out.

"Others may fear your Li Tianwang lineage, but I do not!"

"Take your people and leave immediately! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The surging heavenly and earthly energy raged wildly, and Li Luo's expression also changed slightly as he gazed into the distance, only to see beneath the seven towering marquis platforms, a burly man holding a trident slowly rising into the air.

This is, a marquis-level powerhouse of the Zhao Tianwang lineage?

Indeed, this Golden Stone Water Abyss is far from peaceful.