Chapter 1561: Li Luo's Unorthodox Path

Time passed day by day under Li Li Qingying's Patriarch's divination, while the battlefront stretching tens of thousands of li beyond the Shen River City fell into a rare silence.

Yet behind this brief and rare silence, a greater storm was brewing.

Within the heavy cities behind the long battlefront, the forces under Li Li Tianwang's lineage were constantly gathering; countless experts were dispatched from various lineages, vast resources were distributed, and everything was being prepared for the upcoming second major counteroffensive.

The atmosphere was solemn and tense, like the oppression before a storm.

And amidst this oppressive atmosphere, Qin Li Tianwang's lineage was the first to sound the horn of the major counteroffensive.

In just two short days, with the assistance of the "Spring Rain Turning Evil Array" and the Top Marquises dispatched by Zhao Li Tianwang's lineage, Qin Li Tianwang's lineage achieved remarkable results; the Alien Tide retreated step by step under their assault, while Qin Li Tianwang's lineage seized and occupied the vast territories and resources, their momentum unstoppable.

Countless powers across the entire Tianyuan Outer Shenzhou were watching this massive clash.

This war against the Alien Tide had become an excellent stage for the two Li Tianwang lineages to display their strength and foundations to the world.

The news of Qin Li Tianwang's lineage's remarkable counteroffensive achievements also reached Li Li Tianwang's lineage immediately, causing a huge sensation.

Currently, the biggest prize in this chaotic region was the vast land covered by the Alien Tide.

Originally, many neutral powers had occupied this region, which was rich in countless precious cultivation resources; both Li Tianwang lineages had coveted this place in the past, but due to the complex situation and the balance of power between the two sides, neither had been able to succeed.

Now that those numerous neutral powers had been wiped out by the Alien Tide, these fertile lands had become ownerless delicacies, so whoever occupied them first would naturally be able to claim them.

The immense benefits contained within were difficult even for the Li Tianwang lineages to ignore.

And Qin Li Tianwang's lineage's aggressive seizure triggered worry and anxiety among many experts of Li Li Tianwang's lineage; they did not want to fight bitterly for years, suffering countless casualties, only to end up with nothing.

This would be a severe blow to both the strength and prestige of Li Li Tianwang's lineage.

Moreover, the most critical issue was that they did not know how Li Li Tianwang's lineage intended to deal with the Alien Tide outbreak stretching tens of thousands of li beyond the Shen River City; if they could not resolve the Alien Tide here, they would not be able to extend their reach, making it even more impossible to compete with Qin Li Tianwang's lineage for the spoils.

Under this atmosphere, the mood within Li Li Tianwang's lineage's battlefront grew increasingly oppressive and heavy.

At the peak of the rear mountain, within an ancient and quiet pavilion nestled in the mountains, Li Luo was flipping through a scroll in his hand, containing intelligence on the joint counteroffensive by Qin Li Tianwang's lineage and Zhao Li Tianwang's lineage.

Li Luo glanced specifically at the Top Marquises dispatched by Zhao Li Tianwang's lineage.

Suddenly, light and familiar footsteps came from behind, accompanied by a faint, elegant fragrance that stirred ripples in one's heart.

Li Luo turned his head and saw a tall, slender figure standing behind him; it was Jiang Jiang Qinge.

However, she had clearly just finished bathing, wearing the pajamas that had accompanied her for many years, embroidered with a cute, chubby white goose; yet even these slightly loose pajamas could not conceal her graceful and curvaceous figure.

Under the contrast of these white goose pajamas, Jiang Jiang Qinge now displayed a lazy aura rarely seen in her daily life; her long hair, slightly damp, cascaded down behind her head, swaying slowly at her slender waist.

That exquisite, flawless, and beautiful face, illuminated by the bright lamp light, was even more captivating.

These past days, Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge had remained deep in the rear mountain, assisting Patriarch Li Li Qingying in the divination of the Turning Evil Array; now, having a rare moment of free time, they had returned to the mountain pavilion to rest.

Jiang Jiang Qinge bent down, her hair playfully falling across Li Luo's eyes and nose, while she reached out to take the intelligence scroll, sat beside him with her legs slightly bent, and began to read.

"Zhao Li Tianwang's lineage sent a total of seven Ninth-Rank Top Marquises, four of the lower Ninth Rank and three of the upper Ninth Rank; they are truly willing to invest heavily, having pulled out more than half of their family's Ninth-Rank experts, right?" Li Luo said with a smile, holding the fragrant hair in his palm and gently rubbing it between his fingers.

"So now, with Qin Li Tianwang's lineage and Zhao Li Tianwang's lineage combined, they have deployed a total of fifteen Ninth-Rank Top Marquises; this force indeed counts as a full-scale mobilization," Jiang Jiang Qinge said calmly.

Ninth-Rank Top Marquises, in any Li Tianwang lineage, are the backbone; under the premise that no King Realm experts appear, they represent the strongest combat power of the various Li Tianwang lineages.

One could say that by looking at the number of Ninth-Rank Top Marquises, one could gauge the strength of a Li Tianwang lineage's foundation.

Because even with the abundance of talent within a Li Tianwang lineage, sometimes, in a single generation, only a handful of outstanding individuals might reach the Ninth Rank.

As for the King Realm, that requires cultivation over generation after generation.

"I feel they are advancing too smoothly; this Alien Disaster was at least triggered by that 'Three-Pupil Profound Fetus Great Demon King,' a existence comparable to a Li Tianwang; if it can be suppressed so easily, it seems a bit of a loss of face," Li Luo said thoughtfully.

Jiang Jiang Qinge said, "Perhaps it is because our side has tied up many of the Alien creatures, allowing them to proceed so smoothly."

"Perhaps."

"Patriarch Li Tianji and Mother have already issued orders; the major counteroffensive will begin in two days; I imagine Patriarch Li Qingying's divination results will be ready soon," Li Luo stretched, feeling somewhat impatient; only by resolving matters here sooner could he safely take Li Li Tianwang's lineage's forces and depart for Great Xia.

Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded slightly.

Although she had been assisting Li Li Qingying in the divination of the Turning Evil Array deep in the mountains with Li Luo these past days, she could also vaguely sense the restlessness among the people of Li Li Tianwang's lineage; if the major counteroffensive did not begin soon, some hired experts might develop ulterior motives and defect to Qin Li Tianwang's lineage to seize resources.

Li Luo turned his head, gazing at Jiang Jiang Qinge as she diligently read the intelligence; her profile, carved like white jade, displayed perfect lines, causing him to quietly extend his arm and wrap it around her waist.

When his palm touched the pajamas, he pressed hard inside for two breaths before finally feeling her slender and resilient small waist.

Li Luo's sudden attack made Jiang Jiang Qinge pause; she couldn't help but give him a reproachful glance and said, "Don't be mischievous."

However, the charm contained within that glance caused flames to surge in Li Luo's eyes.

"Sister Jiang Qinge, the major counteroffensive is about to begin; there will surely be a great battle then. I want you to help me," Li Luo said, his hand quietly moving around Jiang Jiang Qinge's waist, while his face remained extremely solemn.

"Help you with what?" Jiang Jiang Qinge felt somewhat uncomfortable due to his actions but continued to look straight ahead at the intelligence scroll in her hands.

"Recently, I have been studying that Upper-Rank Fate-Level Marquis-Sealing Technique given to me by Dean Wang Xuanjin; this technique is indeed a method cultivated by that legendary Sect Master; comprehending it is extremely difficult, and I have yet to succeed," Li Luo let out a long sigh.

Jiang Jiang Qinge did not expect him to actually be speaking seriously, so she comforted him, "After all, your time for comprehension has been short; if you continue to cultivate with a focused mind for some time, you should succeed; after all, your talent in Image Arts is superior even to mine."

"With the great battle approaching, time is what we lack," Li Luo said.

"Then what do you want to do?" Jiang Jiang Qinge finally looked at him; she always felt this fellow was hiding some unspoken thoughts.

Li Luo pondered, "Sister Jiang Qinge, I want to borrow the 'Divine Knowledge' state of your Primal Heart; this state is a divine skill for cultivating Marquis-Sealing Techniques; previously, even that 'Twelve-Winged Holy Spirit Sword Dance Technique' was broken by us in the 'Divine Knowledge' state; I imagine dealing with this mere Upper-Rank Fate-Level Marquis-Sealing Technique should not be a problem."

"'Divine Knowledge' state of the Primal Heart? That is indeed something we can try; then hold my hand," Jiang Jiang Qinge paused, then said.

However, Li Luo did not comply; instead, he spoke softly beside Jiang Jiang Qinge's exquisite, small earlobe, "Sister Jiang Qinge, didn't you say? To share the 'Divine Knowledge' state, we must be one body and one heart to maximize the effect."

When mentioning "one body and one heart," his tone clearly intensified.

At this moment, Jiang Jiang Qinge finally understood this fellow's intention; on her pale and beautiful face, color spread like rouge falling into water; she felt Li Luo's hand wandering on the skin of her waist now burn like red-hot iron, scorching beyond measure.

She couldn't help but say in shame and anger, "Vulgar!"

The 'Divine Knowledge' state could be imagined by this fellow in such a way; Jiang Jiang Qinge was simply overwhelmed by Li Luo's unorthodox path.

Jiang Jiang Qinge turned to flee, but Li Luo, at this moment, would not allow her to escape; with a tiger's pounce, he pinned her onto the soft couch, waving his sleeves as layers of gauze curtains descended to block the view.

"Sister Jiang Qinge, I truly wish to cultivate the Marquis-Sealing Technique; please aid me," Li Luo's voice, sounding righteous and serious, rang out.

"Li Luo, you, uh..."

Mountain wind blew outside the pavilion, the bright moon hung high.

Inside the pavilion, spring waves surged, clouds and rain turned over.

Two days later, the Li Li Tianwang line's second major counteroffensive against the Evil Tide was fully launched.

As expected, the battle devolved into a brutal stalemate.

On the third day, deep in the rear mountain, a dazzling radiance suddenly surged up like a great sun.

Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge exhaled in visible relief, and ahead of them, Li Li Qingying's face was also filled with joy.

The Evil-Dissolving Formation, custom-built for Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge, had finally been successfully deduced.

Its name: Radiant Divine Crystal Demon-Sweeping Formation.