Chapter 775

At the Azure Void Training Ground, once the time for the contest over the Great Flag Leader was set, the crowd dispersed, and Li Luo escorted Li Li Rouyun away.

The two walked along a tree-lined path within the training ground.

"You moved the Great Flag Leader contest up by a month; isn't that a bit too hasty?" Now that they were alone, Li Li Rouyun finally voiced some concerns.

Zhong Ling might not be considered top-tier among the four flags of the Dragon Tooth Vein, but regardless, he was at the Golden Malevolence Body realm; in terms of Phase Power level, he was more than a notch above Li Luo. Although Li Luo possessed three Phases, such a gap was not easily bridged.

In the Malevolence Demon Cave, Li Luo led the Fifth Division to unleash combat power no less than that of the First Division; this was because under the condition of "Unified Qi," that massive energy had erased the gap between him and Zhong Ling.

However, the Great Flag Leader contest relied entirely on one's own capabilities; at that time, the "Unified Qi" of the flag members, the Nine Turns Malevolence Refining Art he mastered, the "Nine Turns Technique," and so on, would no longer be able to serve as Li Luo's aid.

Li Luo smiled and said, "Aunt Yun, rest assured. Since I proposed it, I naturally have some confidence."

Currently, his Water Light Phase Palace was undergoing strengthening and tempering; he reckoned that entering the Great Malevolence Palace was not far off, and once the strengthening was complete, his own Phase Power would receive a boost.

And in another month, Li Luo would at least be able to elevate his second Wood Earth Phase Palace to the Great Malevolence Palace as well; by then, after experiencing another boost and strengthening of Phase Power, his strength would increase. Of course, the most perfect scenario would be if, in the coming month, he could strengthen the remaining two Phase Palaces to the Great Malevolence Palace.

At that time, with the support of three Phase Palaces, the solidity of his Phase Power would not be much weaker than that of an ordinary Golden Malevolence Body realm cultivator.

Seeing this, Li Li Rouyun also nodded slightly; Li Luo was not a rash person, and since he would do this, she need not worry pointlessly anymore.

"This Elder Zhong Yu is quite cunning. Although resource allocation is indeed set every half-year, the various flags have changed things mid-term before; using this as a reason, he is clearly obstructing." Li Li Rouyun frowned and said.

"That is because my recent performance has made him somewhat uncomfortable," Li Luo said.

Over this past month, he had not only established himself firmly within the Azure Void Flag, but his reputation had also spread among the younger generation of the five veins. Elder Zhong Yu was clearly truly afraid that he would suddenly rise, and then Li Li Jingzhe would use this as a reason to continue suppressing his ambition to compete for the position of Great Courtyard Master.

"Elder Zhong Yu is very close to Zhao Zhao Xuanming, the Great Courtyard Master of the Golden Light Flag, and behind Zhao Zhao Xuanming is the Dragon Blood Vein that controls the mountain. These external branches have had increasing say in our Dragon Tooth Vein over these years." Li Li Rouyun sighed and said.

Hearing this, Li Luo merely smiled; such matters were clearly under Li Li Jingzhe's control, or rather, were deliberately allowed by him. After all, with such a vast family estate, if only the Li Shi clan members lived in ease and pleasure, they would sooner or later lose their bloodlust and competitiveness.

At this time, the appearance of the external branches was like a catfish, keeping these Li Shi clan members of the Dragon Tooth Vein constantly active.

"By the way, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you," Li Li Rouyun suddenly said.

"What is it?" Li Luo asked, puzzled.

"The Azure Void Courtyard may soon add a new Courtyard Master position, and I intend to propose that Niu Niu Biaobiao run for it," Li Li Rouyun smiled.

"The Qingming Institute may soon add a position of Institute Head, and I plan to propose that Niu Niu Biaobiao run for it," Li Rourun said with a smile.

Li Luo was stunned, then immediately agreed, smiling: "If Uncle Biao can become the Azure Void Courtyard Master, that would naturally be a good thing."

Regarding Niu Niu Biaobiao, he had always held much gratitude; the latter had not only protected his parents from traveling from the Heavenly Origin Outer Shenzhou to that remote Great Xia back then, but had also suffered severe injuries himself because of it, and even now had not recovered his strength.

For this period, Niu Niu Biaobiao had been recuperating within the Dragon Tooth Vein. If he could be made the Courtyard Master of the Azure Void Courtyard, it would not only elevate his status within the Dragon Tooth Vein but also bring him numerous benefits, after all, the treatment of the Azure Void Courtyard Master was something that many Marquis-level experts would find hard to resist.

Of course, most importantly, this could also provide Niu Niu Biaobiao with a layer of protection.

"However, many people are eyeing this new Courtyard Master position. Elder Zhong Yu has already made preparations, intending to install someone close to him, which would further strengthen his say within the Azure Void Courtyard."

"I do not wish for this situation to occur, as it would make him even more deeply rooted in the Azure Void Courtyard, while simultaneously making him increasingly covetous of the Great Courtyard Master position," Li Li Rouyun stated plainly.

Li Luo nodded; the position of Azure Void Courtyard Great Courtyard Master still belonged to his father, so from any angle, he would not allow Elder Zhong Yu to succeed, after all... what belonged to his father belonged to him.

"As for Niu Niu Biaobiao, he is still in a state of severe injury, and his Marquis Platform has not recovered. Currently, maintaining the combat power of a Fourth-Rank Marquis is due to external objects. The other candidates for the new Azure Void Courtyard Master position are all around the Fifth-Rank Marquis level. Furthermore, Niu Niu Biaobiao has not previously been considered a person of our Dragon Tooth Vein, so his participation in the contest is somewhat against the rules; these are some of his disadvantages," Li Li Rouyun continued.

Hearing this, Li Luo also sighed. If Uncle Biao's Marquis Platform had not been destroyed back then, he would be at least a Seventh-Rank Marquis now; competing for an Azure Void Courtyard Master position should have been a trivial matter.

Unfortunately, these years had been delayed by his injuries.

Thinking thus, Li Luo also felt a bit guilty toward Uncle Biao; their whole family owed Uncle Biao a heavy debt of gratitude.

"I have mentioned Uncle Biao's matter to the Old Master, and he said he would try to find a way to repair his Marquis Platform. I hope it will be in time," Li Luo said.

"As for whether Uncle Biao's participation in the Azure Void Courtyard Master contest is compliant, I will also ask the Old Master about this."

Li Li Jingzhe should also be clear that their family owed Uncle Biao too heavy a debt, so this point should not be a major problem.

Li Li Rouyun nodded; the Old Master held great authority within the Dragon Tooth Vein, and since he rarely showed himself, if she were to ask, she might not even be able to see him. Only someone like Li Luo, a direct lineage member, could enter and exit the Bamboo Garden behind the main peak at will.

There was no way; this was the difference in closeness of status.

Although both were of the Li Shi clan of the Dragon Tooth Vein, Li Li Rouyun's bloodline was already quite distant, far less useful than Li Luo's direct lineage.

Afterwards, the two talked all the way as Li Luo escorted Li Li Rouyun out of the Azure Void Training Ground. He watched the stream of light that broke through the sky and departed, and smiled slightly.

Li Li Rouyun wanted to push Niu Niu Biaobiao forward, likely intending to use this to weaken Elder Zhong Yu's say within the Azure Void Courtyard. She might have had other recommended candidates, whose competitiveness might have been stronger than the currently severely injured Niu Niu Biaobiao, but she still actively chose the latter.

The main reason for this was likely that she understood that only if Li Luo stepped forward could they gain support from Li Li Jingzhe's side.

And only by bringing up Niu Niu Biaobiao would Li Luo go all out to facilitate this matter.

The Dragon Tooth Vein was far too vast; the people and affairs within were quite complex, and every move involved huge stakes. This Dragon Tooth Mountain Range was like the central Wang Ting of Great Xia; any change here, falling upon the vast territory under the Dragon Tooth Vein's jurisdiction, would cause considerable waves.

Li Luo withdrew his thoughts, his gaze sweeping over this vast mountain range, where the peaks stood straight between heaven and earth like dragon teeth, appearing magnificent and grand.

The Dragon Fang Vein was simply too vast, the people and affairs within it all exceedingly complex—every move pulled on enormous threads. This Dragon Fang Mountain Range was like the seat of the Great Xia's central Wang Ting; any change here, falling upon the vast territory under the Dragon Fang Vein's jurisdiction, would stir up no small waves.

It had also been two or three months since his parting with Jiang Qing'e.

He wondered how she was doing now in that Holy Light Ancient Academy.

Had the problem of the burning Brightness Heart been initially resolved?

In Li Luo's mind, that peerlessly beautiful face flashed by, and the longing in his heart surged out like a tide at this moment.

At the same time, in the distant Central Shenzhou.

Deep within the Holy Light Ancient Academy.

This was a grand hall radiating light; the hall was majestic and magnificent, and every brick and stone here seemed to be inscribed with ancient light runes, emitting pure and extremely bright light energy.

And in the center of the hall, there was a pool about a hundred zhang in size, filled with clear pool water. This pool water emitted an unparalleled holy aura; under such an aura, even an alien of Marquis level would likely be purified and dissolved in an instant.

And at this time, deep within the pool water, a slender figure lay quietly.

And at the center of the great hall, there was a pool roughly a hundred zhang across. Within the pool surged clear waters, which emanated an unparalleled sacred aura. Beneath such an aura, even a marquis-level strange being would likely be purified and dissolved in an instant.

The pool water imbued with holy aura surged in waves into it, and under the constant pouring of this holy pool water, that heart in a burning state finally began to gradually subside.

Threads of flame were suppressed by the pool water and drawn back into the heart.

When the last thread of flame disappeared, that graceful figure suddenly opened her eyes.

Wisps of flame were suppressed by the pool water and drawn into the heart.

When the last wisp of flame vanished, that graceful figure suddenly opened her eyes.

Her eyes were as clear as this pool of sacred, luminous water, those pupils shimmering with a golden hue, mysterious and profound, like the most dazzling gem between heaven and earth, drawing one helplessly to be lost within them.

Those golden eyes blinked softly. In the very first moment of waking, she paid no heed to her own condition, but instead a handsome, bright youthful face flashed through her mind.

She whispered softly in her heart.

"Li Luo, how are you faring within that Li Li Tianwang branch?"