Chapter 1407: The Growth of the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot

"The Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot has grown?!"

Gazing at the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot in the five-colored clay pot, which was visibly sturdier and larger than half a year ago, Li Luo's eyes were filled with wild joy, a delight that even surpassed his return to the Unparalleled Second Grade this time.

Heaven knew just how much he had racked his brains to make this "Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot" grow, but after watering it with numerous wondrous and expensive spiritual waters, the "Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot" still showed no reaction whatsoever, clearly indicating that ordinary cultivation methods had no effect on this special Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot.

After all, strictly speaking, this was not a true "Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot," but rather a derivative of the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo's phase nature imbued with Li Li Jingzhe's aura.

This was unheard of, so whether it was Li Luo or Dantai Lan, they could only grope their way through the cultivation process.

But Li Luo's recent closed-door cultivation had, by chance, yielded a tremendous surprise.

Because the growth of the "Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot" this time told Li Luo that it truly had the possibility of being successfully cultivated, which made Li Li Jingzhe's rebirth become feasible.

"Then, what exactly caused the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot to grow? Surely it couldn't be because it lay dormant for half a year?" Li Luo examined the "Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot" in the five-colored clay pot, and within the flowing Lei Guang, he faintly sensed an extremely faint aura.

That was Li Li Jingzhe's aura!

This faint wisp of aura, along with the growth of the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot, had also strengthened a little.

Li Luo wanted to figure out exactly which point had promoted the growth of the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot, so that in the future he could put more effort into this aspect, in order to resurrect Li Li Jingzhe as soon as possible.

So Li Luo thought it over, and the two most obvious changes during this closed-door cultivation were nothing more than two points.

The forging of the second Ten-Pillar Golden Platform and the awakening of the Wanxiang Seed.

But which specific point it was, he could not yet discern; this question would need to be consulted with Dantai Lan later, whose vision and experience should be able to give him some help.

So Li Luo suppressed the joy in his heart and put the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Shoot back into the spatial sphere.

At this moment, the strange phenomenon caused by his breakthrough had completely vanished, and the light barrier covering this manor began to gradually fade, eventually turning into countless shattered light points that disappeared into the world.

As the light barrier vanished, Li Luo immediately sensed that in the Shenshan outside the manor, there were faint phase power fluctuations hidden everywhere.

Judging by their positions, they should be protecting this place.

Most likely they were guards and hidden sentries arranged by Dantai Lan.

And at this moment, a streak of flowing light broke through the sky from afar, and after several breaths it appeared in front of Li Luo, but it was not Dantai Lan or Jiang Jiang Qinge, but rather his uncle Li Li Qingpeng.

"Uncle." Li Luo smiled and bowed upon seeing him.

"Haha, congratulations, little Luo. Half a year of bitter cultivation, and you've returned to the Unparalleled Second Grade. It seems that given time, your family will produce another Unparalleled Marquis." Li Li Qingpeng said with a gentle smile.

Li Luo said humbly, "My Unparalleled Path has only just reached the Second Grade; I'm still far from forging the Unparalleled Divine Throne and stepping into the Unparalleled Marquis."

"By the way, where are my mother and Sister Qing'e?"

"Your mother, because the strange disaster from the Qin Li Tianwang lineage is about to spread to the northwestern border of the Dragon Fang lineage, has led a group to garrison the border. She has handed over the various matters here at the Dragon Fang Mountain Range to me to handle." Li Li Qingpeng said with a smile.

"The strange disaster from the Qin Li Tianwang lineage is spreading this fast?" Li Luo was startled upon hearing this. He had once seen the results of a strange disaster erupting in the Black Wind Empire of the Outer Shenzhou, and the horrifying scenes, even now when he thought of them, made his heart turn cold.

Moreover, the strange disaster erupting on the Qin Li Tianwang lineage's side this time, whether in scale or grade, was probably far beyond what the Black Wind Empire could compare to.

If the strange disaster were truly allowed to erode into the Dragon Fang lineage's territory, no one knew how many casualties it would cause.

Li Li Qingpeng's smile faded slightly, and he said with a solemn expression, "This strange disaster is extremely terrifying. The Qin Li Tianwang lineage paid a tremendous price to hold back the spread of the strange disaster, but they allowed the strange disaster to spread toward our Dragon Fang lineage's border, so the speed of the strange disaster's spread is faster than we imagined."

Li Luo's expression darkened slightly, and he said, "This Qin Li Tianwang lineage is truly insidious; they want to drag our Dragon Fang lineage down with them."

"Once we're dragged in, the pressure on their side will naturally ease. Although this move is insidious and vicious, from the standpoint of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage, this is an excellent strategy to relieve their own pressure." Li Li Qingpeng nodded and said.

Li Luo nodded slightly and asked, "How is the situation at the northwestern border now?"

"Your mother is personally garrisoning the northwestern cities. The Sky Dragon Guard has also been fully deployed, and various lineages are continuously transferring Marquis-ranked strongmen to rush to support. Now the situation at the northwestern border has stabilized, but because the strange species are like tides, constantly spreading, major battles are breaking out there at every moment." Li Li Qingpeng said.

"Additionally, based on intelligence from all sides, the 'Dark Domains' in various places across the Tianyuan Shenzhou have also been stirred by the eruption of this strange disaster and have become active, causing all forces to respond nervously and keep a close watch at all times."

"The current Tianyuan Shenzhou is not at all peaceful."

Li Luo listened, his expression also growing somewhat Solemn. The eruption of this strange disaster had caused more turmoil than he had imagined. Could this be the purpose of the Guiyi Hui?

"By the way, in the second month of your closed-door cultivation, Qing'e also left the Dragon Fang lineage and went to the Holy Light Ancient Academy. She said she was going to pave the way for you to enter the Heavenly Mirror Pagoda first." At this moment, Li Li Qingpeng brought up another piece of news.

Li Luo was slightly startled, but he was not surprised; Jiang Jiang Qinge had previously mentioned her plans.

"It must be hard on her."

Li Luo sighed softly. Jiang Jiang Qinge and Dantai Lan shared an extremely deep bond. After so many years, they had finally reunited, and she certainly did not want to be separated in her heart. But because the Heavenly Mirror Pagoda was also related to his problem of the fourth empty phase, Jiang Jiang Qinge, despite her reluctance, ultimately chose to go to the Holy Light Ancient Academy, preparing to use the authority there to enter the Heavenly Mirror Pagoda.

Once she had scouted the path, Li Luo's subsequent entry would be much smoother.

Over the years, she had always been like this, wanting to clear the path ahead for him like an elder sister.

"Once things here at the Dragon Fang lineage settle down a bit, I must go find Sister Qing'e too. I can't let her plan for me at the Heavenly Mirror Pagoda all alone." Li Luo thought to himself.

"Uncle, I have now come out of closed-door cultivation, so I will head to the northwestern border first to see the situation there." Li Luo said to Li Li Qingpeng.

The Dragon Fang Mountain Range was too comfortable and not suitable for the current him.

Li Li Qingpeng heard this, nodded slightly, and said, "I will arrange for someone to escort you there tomorrow."

He paused, then suddenly smiled and said, "Speaking of which, the Sky Dragon Guard garrisoned at the northwestern border is also about to welcome a grand event. Since you're going this time, don't miss it."

Li Luo's eyes shifted slightly, and he said, "Is it about the Great Guard Commander?"

Li Li Qingpeng nodded and said, "The Great Guard Commander of the Sky Dragon Guard is an important position. Whoever ascends to this position can obtain the 'Minor Sacred Seed,' which is an extremely rare treasure and will be of great benefit to you."

"You previously obtained the 'Dragon Seed True Pill,' but compared to the 'Minor Sacred Seed,' it is still a grade lower."

Li Luo's eyes filled with intense interest. He had personally experienced the marvel of the Dragon Seed True Pill back then, and it had also helped him face numerous powerful enemies, making it quite a powerful trump card in his hands. But unfortunately, the Dragon Seed True Pill was a Consumable, and its power was completely exhausted by him in the Boundary River Treasure Domain.

Now this "Minor Sacred Seed" was undoubtedly a higher-level substitute.

When he later went to the Heavenly Mirror Pagoda, he would inevitably encounter many super geniuses he had never seen even in the Tianyuan Shenzhou. After all, that place was the foundation of the entire Academy Alliance, and Li Luo naturally dared not show the slightest carelessness or underestimation toward it.

Therefore, before going, he was determined to seize the Great Guard Commander position and the "Minor Sacred Seed."