Chapter 835: The Biggest Winner

When the six coiled-dragon pillars at the deepest part of the Dragon Pool were fully revealed, their ownership sparked countless exclamations of surprise among the guests outside the pool, just as expected.

For this outcome was entirely different from the initial expectations.

At the start, everyone expected that even if the Golden Dragon Pillar wasn't snatched by Qin Yi, it would certainly be within Li Li Qingfeng's grasp; only these two possessed the strength to suppress all the other geniuses.

Yet this sudden dark horse, Li Luo, was truly unexpected.

Moreover, apart from Li Luo, Li Jingtang, who made the final move, also sparked heated discussion; this Li Jingtang had previously shown no signs of talent, appearing utterly mediocre, yet no one expected that this ordinary eldest grandson of the Dragon Tooth Lineage was hiding such methods.

Although turning the renowned offensive Sealing Marquis Art into a defensive technique seemed quite bizarre, in a sense, it revealed Li Jingtang's unconventional talent.

In this struggle for the Dragon Pool, the six coiled-dragon pillars were claimed by the Dragon Tooth Lineage: three pillars in total, one gold and two bronze; this result was truly stunning to all.

This outcome caused not only the external guests but also the high-ranking elders of all five Dragon Bloodline Lines to turn their heads in shock and awe.

After all, since Li Taixuan left years ago, the younger generation of the Dragon Tooth Lineage had never produced a genius like him, leading to their failures in the Dragon Pool struggles.

Precisely because the younger generation of the Dragon Tooth Lineage performed poorly, every time the Dragon Pool opened, Li Li Jingzhe would delay it as much as possible, likely because he did not want to see such results.

It was also for this reason that when Li Li Jingzhe suddenly changed his mind to allow the Dragon Pool struggle to begin early, it attracted so much attention and caused many to ponder with amusement.

Everyone clearly understood that Li Li Jingzhe's change of heart was undoubtedly because of Li Luo.

He wanted to secure this opportunity for Li Luo.

But the Dragon Pool struggle relies solely on oneself; if one's own ability is insufficient, even if Li Li Jingzhe is Li Luo's grandfather, the coiled-dragon pillar would not fall to Li Luo.

And given Li Luo's strength, no one previously thought he could seize a single coiled-dragon pillar; even the lowest-ranked Bronze Dragon Pillar was beyond his qualification.

Therefore, Li Li Jingzhe's change of heart this time was bound to be futile, instead inviting ridicule.

However, unfortunately, the anticipated ridicule never appeared; instead, everyone witnessed a magnificent spectacle.

The Dragon Tooth Lineage secured three coiled-dragon pillars; this result, viewed over the past century, ranks among the very best in the Dragon Tooth Lineage's history.

Naturally, this outcome prompted countless guests to praise Li Li Jingzhe's insight and boldness.

While everyone marveled, the high-ranking elders of the Dragon Blood Lineage displayed extremely complex and stifled expressions, for the Dragon Tooth Lineage's brilliance this time was achieved by stepping on the Dragon Blood Lineage.

The Golden Dragon Pillar was originally meant for Li Li Qingfeng.

And Li Li Hongli could have secured a Silver Dragon Pillar.

One gold and one silver—this was the Dragon Blood Lineage's expected result for this Dragon Pool.

But ultimately, the actual result differed greatly from their expectations; one gold and one silver became one silver and one bronze.

Although compared to the other three lines, this result could be considered top-tier, for the Dragon Blood Lineage itself, this result was the worst in recent generations.

Some elders secretly blamed Qin Yi, wondering why she had inexplicably restricted Li Li Qingfeng with the Shuidian; otherwise, Li Luo could not have seized the Golden Dragon Pillar first, and without that initial advantage, who would have ended up with the Golden Dragon Pillar remained uncertain.

With this thought, their resentful gazes turned toward Qin Qin Lian.

Facing these gazes, Qin Qin Lian's already sullen face grew even more grim; she wanted to shout angrily, "Do you fools think I came to help the Dragon Tooth Lineage?! Can this be blamed on me?"

But these words could not be spoken, so she could only keep a cold face, ignoring those gazes as if they did not exist.

Compared to the complex emotions of the other lines, the Dragon Tooth Lineage side was filled with joy, everyone wearing faces of delight.

"Big Brother, this kid Jingtang isn't bad; we always said he couldn't cultivate our Dragon Tooth Lineage's Sealing Marquis Art, but it turns out he innovatively modified the 'Tooth-Slaying Art'." Li Li Jinpan grinned broadly, speaking to Li Li Qingpeng beside him.

Li Li Qingpeng also wore an expression of helplessness, sighing, "This kid has been afraid of pain since childhood and dislikes conflict; his personality is truly even more extreme than mine."

He himself was already relatively unambitious, but Li Jingtang took this trait to a whole new level.

Li Li Jinpan laughed, "Because he fears pain, he cultivated our Dragon Tooth Lineage's 'Tooth-Slaying Art' into a defensive technique? This kid is a talent!"

The other elders of the Dragon Tooth Lineage also couldn't help but chuckle.

Li Li Qingpeng smiled, "This kid is too lazy; if it weren't for protecting Li Luo this time, he probably would have continued hiding his abilities. Wait until I get back to see how I deal with him."

Li Li Jinpan said, "However, he did Li Le Da Gong this time; without him, there would have been further complications for Li Luo."

He winked at Li Li Qingpeng, saying, "The Old Master seems very happy too."

Hearing this, Li Li Qingpeng quietly glanced toward Li Li Jingzhe's position and indeed saw that the Old Master's usually solemn, unsmiling face now bore a faint smile.

Clearly, the Dragon Tooth Lineage's result this time finally made him feel joyful.

Li Li Qingpeng sighed with relief and smiled at Li Li Jinpan, "This Dragon Pool was truly thanks to Li Luo; this child's talent far surpasses Jingtang's. Even Qin Yi couldn't stop him. His performance truly recalls the style of Third Brother back in the day."

"Let's see who dares to say our Dragon Tooth Lineage's younger generation is running out of talent!" Li Li Jinpan spoke with pride; in past Dragon Pool struggles, although their results weren't at the bottom, they still didn't match their status as the main lineage, inevitably drawing some criticism that was annoying.

While the people below discussed, the five Lineage Heads seated at the head also watched the results deep within the Dragon Pool.

"No wonder Lineage Head Li Jingzhe was willing to change his mind and open the Dragon Pool early; it turns out the Dragon Tooth Lineage came prepared." Li Li Qingying, the Dragon Scale Lineage Head, smiled slightly and spoke.

Li Li Jingzhe smiled faintly, "Actually, even I didn't expect this result; before, I just wanted to find a chance to make up for this grandson who returned from Outer Shenzhou; whether he could fight for a Dragon Pillar, I couldn't be sure."

"This Li Luo has his father's style; given time, the Dragon Tooth Lineage might produce another top-tier genius who stuns the entire Outer Shenzhou," Li Li Qingying said.

"Then I borrow Lineage Head Li Qingying's auspicious words," Li Li Jingzhe replied politely with a smile.

"Lineage Head Li Jingzhe, this kid Li Jingtang is quite interesting; it seems he isn't suited for your Dragon Tooth Lineage but rather for the Dragon Bone Lineage. How about letting him come cultivate in my Dragon Bone Lineage?" The speaker was Li Li Xuanwu, the Dragon Bone Lineage Head; his body was burly, and his flesh and blood radiated terrifying blood qi and vitality.

The Dragon Bone Lineage is the most proficient in defense among the five Dragon Bloodline Lines.

Li Li Jingzhe laughed, "This kid is very lazy; he probably can't withstand the cultivation methods of your Dragon Bone Lineage."

Li Jingtang's performance this time indeed surprised Li Li Jingzhe as well, for this kid had always performed in a conventional manner without any highlights, yet no one expected that what he excelled at was not offense but defense.

The 'Tooth-Slaying Art' is a relatively common Spirit-Linking level offensive Sealing Marquis Art in the Dragon Tooth Lineage; almost many Sealing Marquis experts within the line have cultivated it. As the eldest grandson of the Dragon Tooth Lineage, Li Jingtang naturally had the opportunity to cultivate it early, but in previous inspections, his progress was extremely slow, so Li Li Jingzhe simply stopped paying attention. But today, he saw that Li Jingtang had unknowingly distorted the 'Tooth-Slaying Art'.

If not for the fact that the principle of this Sealing Marquis Art remained the same, even Li Li Jingzhe would have thought it was a different kind of defensive Sealing Marquis Art.

Clearly, Li Jingtang had modified the 'Tooth-Slaying Art'.

Turning an offensive technique into a defensive one; in a sense, Li Jingtang's unconventional talent is indeed quite impressive.

Moreover, judging by Li Li Jingzhe's eyes, the 'Tooth-Slaying Art' modified by Li Jingtang, in terms of defensive capability, has even surpassed the original grade of the 'Tooth-Slaying Art' itself, vaguely approaching the level of the 'Great Expansion Level'.

This kid does have some ability.

Li Li Jingzhe smiled, his eye wrinkles relaxing somewhat; there were truly many good news today; not only did Li Luo stun the entire audience, but Li Jingtang also gave everyone a huge surprise.

With this opening of the Dragon Pool, our Dragon Tooth Lineage has gained quite a lot.

And now, after such hard-fought struggle, it is time to reap the rewards.

It remains to be seen how many strands of Profound Yellow Dragon Qi this little one, Li Luo, will manage to gather.

(End of this chapter)