Chapter 1282: Success and Return

Under the gaze of many, Jiang Jiang Qinge stood suspended in midair, her slender figure outlined by the standard battle armor of the Dragon Tooth Guard, which traced her delicate curves; her face possessed a breathtaking beauty, and her unique golden eyes, deep and mysterious, seemed to constantly emit an invisible attraction that made people unable to help but lose themselves.

She held a heavy sword, blood still appearing on its blade, a fierce killing intent radiating from it, adding even more of a sharp and heroic temperament to her.

The Holy Thorn Crown worn among her hair strands flowed with holy light, giving her an additional sense of ethereal holiness.

"What a Jiang Jiang Qinge, such style, truly worthy of being the peerless genius." Chu Qing gazed at Jiang Jiang Qinge's graceful figure, and even with his composure, he was slightly stunned for a moment before sighing.

And most important, from Jiang Jiang Qinge, he felt a faint, elusive pressure, which made Chu Qing's heart unable to help but rise with a fighting spirit.

Although Jiang Jiang Qinge was a Ten-Pillar Golden Platform, she was merely a First-Rank Marquis.

But Chu Qing was a Second-Rank Marquis, and he had forged two Nine-Pillar Marquis Platforms; such foundation was enough to make him proud, and it was also his capital for defeating a Third-Rank Marquis across levels.

So, Chu Qing really wanted to try, to see if his two Nine-Pillar Marquis Platforms were slightly stronger, or if Jiang Jiang Qinge's single Ten-Pillar Golden Platform was superior.

Qin Yi, standing nearby, whose beautiful eyes flowed with warm water light, also stared at Jiang Jiang Qinge; she swept her gaze over the latter's peerless face, nodded slightly, and agreed: "Indeed very beautiful."

Chu Qing smiled: "It seems our Outer Shenzhou's youngest generation's most beautiful Water Fairy has finally met a rival."

Qin Yi lightly pressed her soft red lips, saying somewhat helplessly: "What Water Fairy? It is all promoted by boring people; Senior Brother, do not mock me."

Chu Qing said: "A genius like Jiang Jiang Qinge, if I said she was a direct descendant of the Inner Shenzhou Li Li Tianwang faction, I would believe it; yet she actually comes from Outer Shenzhou, truly unbelievable."

Qin Yi said softly: "Although Outer Shenzhou is barren, occasionally figures who amaze the world emerge; throughout ancient and modern times, there have been no lack of geniuses from Outer Shenzhou who eventually achieved the legend of becoming a Li Li Tianwang."

"Li Luo truly has good fortune." Chu Qing sighed.

"Master hates Li Taixuan and Tantai Lan extremely, and by extension is extremely displeased with Li Luo; initially I thought that if we wanted to vent Master's anger, the best way would be to have Junior Sister beckon that Li Luo with a finger, making him your suitor, yet he would seek and fail to obtain, such humiliation would be even more satisfying than defeating him directly."

Hearing this, Qin Yi's gaze instantly turned cold with a hint of anger as she stared at Chu Qing, saying: "How can Senior Brother think of such despicable methods?"

Chu Qing smiled bitterly: "It was forced out by Master, and this is not really a despicable method, is it? A graceful lady is sought by a gentleman; Junior Sister's beauty is renowned throughout Tianyuan, so it is only natural that Li Luo would be infatuated with you."

Qin Yi said impatiently: "Li Luo's will is extremely firm; he appears gentle and approachable, but in reality he is very calm; wanting to move his will with beauty is not that easy."

"With such a fiancée, beauty seems indeed useless to him; no wonder he can resist Junior Sister's charm." Chu Qing nodded.

Qin Yi did not wish to continue this topic with him; she swept her gaze over Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo, then turned directly: "Let's go; the King Pearl is impossible to obtain, and staying here is meaningless."

Chu Qing sighed; returning empty-handed this time, Master would likely be angry again.

Then he waved his hand, led the Black Water Guard, and retreated directly.

The retreat of Chu Qing and others also caught Li Fulo's attention, but he did not stop them, since the immediate priority was to escort Li Luo and the others back to Tianlong Ridge.

Jiang Jiang Qinge glanced at the direction where Chu Qing and Qin Yi had left; she had previously noticed the gazes of these two, but she did not pay attention, only noticing that the girl in the pale green dress was extremely beautiful with an extraordinary temperament.

Moreover, her gaze kept sweeping between her and Li Luo.

"Do you know her?" Jiang Jiang Qinge lightly raised her sharp, snow-white chin toward Li Luo and asked.

Li Luo honestly said: "She is Qin Yi, the daughter of Qin Qin Lian, the one I told you about before."

Jiang Jiang Qinge felt slightly surprised and said: "No wonder she is called the Water Fairy; such appearance and temperament are indeed warm and moving."

She paused her voice, then said with a half-smile: "I see she seems to be observing us two; could there be some story?"

Li Luo said helplessly: "Given the grudge between us and Qin Qin Lian, how would I dare to have a story with her? I fear she is constantly plotting against me in her heart; when I traveled with her in the Spirit Realm Grotto-Heaven, I was constantly on guard against her."

"Then you are underestimating your charm." Jiang Jiang Qinge's gaze shifted, turning toward Lu Shuanglu standing on the mountain peak not far away.

At this moment, Lu Shuanglu's light laughter also came: "Li Luo, since you are safe now, I will leave; just remember, this time I helped you only for the sake of my sister Qing'er."

After speaking, she turned and stepped into the void, riding the light away; at the same time, more than ten figures emitting powerful energy fluctuations rose up to follow her.

Li Luo watched her figure and muttered in his heart: "If you're leaving, just leave; no need to talk so much."

Then he turned his head and said seriously to Jiang Jiang Qinge: "This time, I really owe thanks to Lu Shuanglu for her help; otherwise I would have had some trouble, so having more friends in this world means more paths."

Jiang Jiang Qinge said carelessly: "Then your paths are indeed quite many."

Li Luo coughed dryly, quickly changing the topic, and said: "Your complexion is not very good; were you injured earlier?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge's skin was Bai Xi, flowing with holy light, but Li Luo still keenly detected a hint of paleness in her complexion; obviously, blocking Zhao Jiyun and the others earlier was not easy for Jiang Jiang Qinge either.

"It was just a large consumption." Jiang Jiang Qinge shook her head, and a smile revealed itself at the corner of her lips: "As for you, you actually defeated Zhao Zhuoyan; this achievement, once reported back, will cause the Five Guards of Tianlong to tremble."

"It all relied on the power of the Dragon Tooth Guard's great formation; otherwise, if it were a true one-on-one duel, even if I exerted my full strength, I could not be his opponent." Li Luo said modestly.

This was also the truth; without the power of the great formation to narrow the gap between both sides, Li Luo's Da Tian Xiang Jing strength would likely find it very difficult to contend with Zhao Zhuoyan, whose strength reached the top level of the Lower Second-Rank Marquis.

"Alright, stop being modest; your achievement this time even qualifies you for promotion to Commander-in-Chief of the Dragon Tooth Guard." Li Fulo, standing nearby, said with a sonorous voice.

"Ah? Am I about to be replaced?" Xia Yu popped out and asked.

Li Luo quickly smiled: "Commander-in-Chief Xia Yu, rest assured; I have little interest in the position of Commander-in-Chief; my goal is to become the Guard Venerable."

Xia Yu smiled helplessly and said: "Then work hard; I support you."

Li Fulo snorted and said: "Wanting to covet my position, you are still two years short in tempering; it would be more appropriate for Jiang Jiang Qinge."

Then he waved his hand and said: "Let's go; there are too many eyes and ears here; let's return to Tianlong Ridge first."

The situation here was chaotic; although with Li Fulo leading the crowd to arrive, no one dared to covet Li Luo anymore, the Border River Domain had many ruthless people, so there was no need to linger too long.

Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge naturally had no objections; especially Li Luo, who was already impatient to return to Tianlong Ridge and then seek the King Pearl.

Having come out this time with such danger, these benefits should now fall to him.

Thus, the main force moved directly, transforming into a sky full of flowing lights that crossed Hei Hun Ridge, simultaneously breaking through the void and heading far away toward Tianlong Ridge.

And after Li Luo, Jiang Jiang Qinge, and Li Fulo and the others departed, Zhao Zhuo finally led people to turn over the collapsed mountain, finding the severely injured and unconscious Zhao Zhuoyan from within, then, with a gloomy face, led people away in dejection.

Returning this time, they would likely become the laughingstock of the Ten Thousand Beast Guard.