Chapter 843: The Struggle for the Dragon Head

"How about it? Do you have confidence?" After making this request, the old man smiled at Li Luo.

Li Luo pondered slightly and asked, "What benefits does this 'Three-Light Glazed Body' have?"

In Great Xia, there was actually no such thing as the 'Three-Light Glazed Body,' because there, anyone who could cultivate the Glazed Fiend Body was considered a prodigy among their peers; as for exactly how many colors the Glazed Protective Mystic Light possessed, few people cared much.

Perhaps because the 'Three-Light Glazed Body' was indeed quite demanding, it was naturally ignored.

After all, the numerous resources of Outer Shenzhou truly could not compare to those of Inner Shenzhou.

Top-tier body-refining spiritual materials like the so-called 'Nine-Orifice Golden Stone' were probably encountered only once every few decades throughout all of Great Xia.

"The so-called 'Three-Light Glazed Body,' besides having stronger Glazed Protective Mystic Light, also refines the flesh and blood better; of course, these are merely temporary benefits. What truly matters is forging an invincible foundation, laying the groundwork for future titles of Marquis and King." Li Li Jingzhe said calmly.

At this point, he paused, speaking calmly: "The 'Marquis and King' I speak of... refers to the Peerless Marquis and Li Li Tianwang."

Upon hearing this, Li Luo and the other two widened their eyes.

Li Luo was stunned for a long while before stammering, "That's thinking too far ahead, and Grandpa, your high expectations of me put a lot of pressure on me."

The so-called Peerless Marquis was said to be able to withstand a King-level powerhouse with the power of a Marquis; such an achievement could only be accomplished by a supreme genius who truly dazzled an era, and Li Li Tianwang... needed no further explanation.

Li Luo truly did not expect Li Li Jingzhe's expectations of him to be so high.

Li Li Jingzhe said slowly, "It is not that my expectations of you are too high, but if you have such ambition in the future, only by pushing every realm to its limit will such a possibility exist for you."

"Whether it is this so-called 'Three-Light Glazed Body' or the Nine-Star Heavenly Bead of the Heavenly General rank... these all serve to open up one's own limits and constantly solidify the foundation; only in this way will there be more opportunities when attempting to break through certain realms unreachable by ordinary people in the future."

He stared at Li Luo and asked, "Do you want to?"

Li Luo was speechless; if he didn't want to, that would be too hypocritical.

"I understand." Li Luo finally nodded, reached out to grab the purple jade box, and said, "I will try my best."

Li Li Jingzhe nodded and said, "The 'Three-Light Glazed Body' has extremely high requirements for one's foundation; you need not strive to achieve it in one step; you can use the 'Nine-Orifice Golden Stone' to proceed gradually."

Li Luo agreed.

Li Li Jingzhe changed the subject and said, "Additionally, the distribution method for the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus' has also been decided."

Upon hearing this, Li Luo's breathing hitched, his gaze fixed tightly on Li Li Jingzhe, his nervous expression even more obvious than when he had obtained the 'Nine-Orifice Golden Stone' just now.

After all, this item concerned Jiang Jiang Qinge's injury.

"Two days ago, I discussed this with the other Clan Heads; the process was quite intense. As I mentioned to you before, the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus' is extremely tempting even to Marquis-level powerhouses; the Great Courtyard Masters of each branch have strong ideas about it, especially those from the Dragon Blood Branch."

Hearing this, Li Luo's heart tightened involuntarily; the demand for the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus' was even more fierce than he had imagined.

"I offered a price of three hundred million to bring it back to the Dragon Fang Branch." Li Li Jingzhe said calmly.

Li Luo immediately gasped in shock; the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus' was worth three hundred million?!

At this moment, Li Luo felt he knew nothing about the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus.'

Li Li Jingzhe glanced at him and said, "The Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus is a top-tier heavenly treasure; among the treasures in the vaults of our five Dragon Blood Branches, it is considered one of the highest tier. If a Marquis-level powerhouse refines this item and combines it with some pills, they might break through the Phase Power barrier and achieve another breakthrough, so its price naturally exceeds imagination."

"Of course, the price I proposed includes some premium."

Li Luo felt a bit ashamed; for his request, the Dragon Fang Branch had to pay such a huge price, which made him feel slightly guilty in his heart.

"Did they agree?" Li Luo asked cautiously.

Li Li Jingzhe shook his head: "No; the other Clan Heads had no objections, but Li Li Tianji opposed it. I know his thoughts; he wants to reserve this item for Li Li Jiluo of the Golden Blood Courtyard in their Dragon Blood Branch. This person is Li Li Qingfeng's father, who has already reached Yi Zhi Ba Pin Marquis; with the help of the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus,' he might possibly attempt to break through to the Ninth Rank."

Upon hearing this, Li Luo didn't know whether he should sigh in relief or feel disappointed.

"Thus, after final discussion, the ownership of this 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus' was decided to be determined by the Dragon Head contest of your generation."

"Meaning that whichever of the Twenty Flags can become the Dragon Head of this generation, this item will belong to that Flag. Hehe, old Li Li Tianji really played a good hand." Li Li Jingzhe said calmly.

Li Luo was stunned for several seconds, then slapped his palm sharply and exclaimed with joy, "Doesn't that save three hundred million?!"

Li Jingtang and Li Li Fengyi beside him looked at him silently.

If he weren't their third brother, they would have wanted to say, "You kid are too arrogant; why do you speak as if the Dragon Head is already yours?"

The Clan Head of the Dragon Blood Branch attempting to determine the ownership of the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus' in this manner clearly intended to control this item through Li Li Qingfeng's hand.

A smile appeared on Li Li Jingzhe's stern, aged face as he said, "If they had planned to adopt this distribution method before the Dragon Pool Contest, I might not have agreed."

The implication was that having witnessed Li Luo's performance in the Dragon Pool Contest, he felt this method might also be an opportunity.

Li Li Fengyi beside him reminded, "The Dragon Head contest must rely on one's own true strength; one cannot rely on 'Combined Qi'."

Although Li Luo's performance this time was dazzling, even breaking out from Qin Yi's grasp, ultimately that was because 'Combined Qi' narrowed the gap in levels that originally existed between him and many Great Flag Heads; however, if relying solely on one's own strength to engage in combat, let alone facing Qin Yi or Li Li Qingfeng, Li Luo probably wouldn't have much chance of winning even against the top five Great Flag Heads.

Li Luo nodded with a smile and said, "The current me probably cannot do it, but isn't there still some time?"

Actually, after he completed this breakthrough, if he could advance to the Golden Fiend Body realm, Li Luo believed that in true combat, he should be able to start entering the ranks of the top among the twenty Great Flag Heads.

Li Jingtang smiled and said, "With the third brother's talent, it might really be possible; if the Dragon Head truly falls to you this time, the commotion it raises will probably be several times stronger than the Dragon Pool Contest."

Li Li Fengyi also nodded and said, "After all, everyone knows the third brother has been in Outer Shenzhou for so many years, yet even so, you were still able to catch up in such a short time; this further proves your talent."

"The difficulty of this Dragon Head contest absolutely ranks among the highest in all the Dragon Head contests of our Li Li Tianwang Branch over so many generations."

"Then I'll borrow the good words of my eldest brother and second sister." Li Luo smiled.

Regarding that Dragon Head, he actually had little interest; after all, he cared more about substantial benefits, but if only by obtaining the position of Dragon Head could he gain ownership of the 'Nine-Ringed Sacred Heart Lotus,' then he would have no choice but to be sorry.

I originally just wanted to cultivate low-key, but you are forcing me to become the Dragon Head.