Chapter 889: Water Dragon Tooth Sword

Perhaps because of the difficulties encountered in constructing the sword formation, the condensation of the "Water Dragon Tooth Sword" proceeded slightly more smoothly than Li Luo had imagined.

He had originally stored fifty streams of Star River Sword Intent for this cultivation; the condensation of the sword formation consumed half, and the remaining half was entirely used to condense the "Water Dragon Tooth Sword."

Even with the enhancement of the "Heart of Enlightenment," Li Luo still failed several times during this condensation process, but fortunately, he calmly drew lessons from his failures, and finally, just as the Star River Sword Intent was about to be exhausted, he completely completed the formation of the Water Dragon Tooth Sword.

At this moment, Li Luo focused his mind within his body and saw a deep blue long sword standing quietly; on the long sword, water ripples flowed in circles like ripples, its hilt shaped like a dragon's mouth biting shut, covered in blue dragon scales.

The blade was not perfectly straight but had a slight curve; at the edge, blue light flowed, extremely sharp.

This was the "Water Dragon Tooth Sword" that Li Luo had condensed through countless attempts using numerous streams of Star River Sword Intent.

At present, as long as a drop of "Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow" is merged into it, the cultivation will be considered completely successful.

With this thought, Li Luo did not hesitate; with a shift of his mind, a drop of dark golden liquid appeared out of thin air and then fell straight onto the sword edge.

Roar!

From the dark golden liquid, countless golden rays immediately spread out; faintly, the sound of a dragon's roar could be heard. The golden rays merged into the blade, gradually forming winding, coiling dragon patterns on the deep blue sword body.

In that instant, this "Water Dragon Tooth Sword" seemed as if a divine sword had been sharpened; a terrifying sword qi erupted, and under this sword qi, the three Xiang Palaces within Li Luo's body trembled violently.

Li Luo was equally startled by the might of this "Water Dragon Tooth Sword"; immediately, he urged the "Water Dragon Tooth Sword" to dash out with his mind, and it finally landed in one corner of that sword formation.

Once the "Water Dragon Tooth Sword" entered the formation, boundless, surging sword intent immediately rushed in from within the formation, completely engulfing it; under the repeated scouring of the sword intent, the aura emitted by the "Water Dragon Tooth Sword" became increasingly sharp and fierce.

Watching this scene, Li Luo immediately felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders.

With the sword entering the sword formation, it meant that he had finally cultivated the "Myriad Phases Dragon Tooth Sword Formation."

Although currently only one Dragon Tooth Sword has been cultivated, making it difficult to display its true power, in Li Luo's perception, the offensive power possessed by this single "Water Dragon Tooth Sword" alone would likely surpass his current "Black Dragon Netherwater Flag."

Once this sword is drawn, it can dominate among peers of the same realm.

With such a trump card, Li Luo felt that if he met Qin Yi again with his true strength next time, he would no longer need to be so wary of her.

The only regret was that the Star River Sword Intent he had collected was already exhausted, and the time for the "Heart of Enlightenment" was also nearly up; he would not have the chance to use a second drop of "Dragon Tooth Spirit Marrow" to condense a second Dragon Tooth Sword this time. However, there was no need to rush this matter; now that the sword formation was complete, the most difficult hurdle had been crossed. In the future, he only needed to gradually accumulate foundation and supplement it; only then would the "Peerless Preliminary Art" reveal its true terror.

Within the lotus seat, Li Luo opened his eyes again; although his expression was calm, there was an unmistakable joy flowing within those eyes.

The harvest from this cultivation was extremely abundant; not only had he cultivated the so-called "Peerless Preliminary Art," the "Myriad Phases Dragon Tooth Sword Formation," but he had also initially mastered some of the Little Marquis Arts, greatly expanding his means of combat. He believed that if these Little Marquis Arts were used properly, their effects would not be weaker than some true Marquis Arts.

Therefore, regarding the upcoming Dragon Head Contest, Li Luo's confidence was growing stronger and stronger.

Li Luo's gaze turned to the "Precious Stamen" burning out before him, feeling somewhat reluctant to let it go. At this moment, as he withdrew from the state of the "Heart of Enlightenment," he could feel that the previously pure and uncluttered state of mind began to receive various disturbances from the outside world, and that absolutely clear train of thought was also affected.

The enlightenment that had been surging ceaselessly also disappeared.

"Truly a fine treasure."

Li Luo sighed; this lotus seat was absolutely the most formidable among the many strange treasures he had encountered, and this so-called state of the "Heart of Enlightenment" could even temporarily turn a mediocre Xiang Art practitioner into a genius.

If he had not relied on this object this time, Li Luo felt it would have been impossible for him to cultivate the "Myriad Phases Dragon Tooth Sword Formation" within half a month; although he ultimately believed he could cultivate it, the time span would likely have to be extended tenfold.

But what Li Luo could least afford to waste right now was time.

Therefore, although this "Heavenly Treasure Lotus Seat" possessed no offensive power, its benefit to cultivation was nothing short of terrifying; no wonder even King-level experts would fight over it.

"What? You still have your eyes on my treasure?"

While Li Luo was sighing, a laugh suddenly rang out; then Li Luo saw the space ahead ripple, and the figure of Li Li Jingzhe appeared out of thin air.

Li Luo smiled awkwardly and said, "I just think Grandpa has excellent taste, managing to seize such a treasure."

Li Li Jingzhe's gaze fixed on Li Luo; in his eyes, the latter's body surface was now flowing with a kind of sword qi, that sword qi flowing ceaselessly like towering waves, boundless and endless.

"It seems you have cultivated it. Is the first one condensed the Water Dragon Tooth Sword?" Li Li Jingzhe said.

Li Luo nodded; he extended his palm, and immediately pale blue sword qi whistled out from his fingertips. As the sword qi shuttled back and forth, it brought the sound of sonic booms.

"Not bad."

A smile of gratification appeared on Li Li Jingzhe's aged face as he said, "Since the Ancestor created the Myriad Phases Dragon Tooth Sword Formation back then, you are the first to cultivate it."

Because the cultivation conditions for this art were too harsh, requiring the cooperation of multiple Xiang natures to fully manifest its power; otherwise, even if you possessed a single Yi De Jiu Pin Xiang, it would not be suitable for it. Forcing cultivation would ultimately prove to be a case of gaining less than what is lost.

Even some dual-Xiang geniuses were not entirely compatible with this art; only someone like Li Luo, who possessed three Xiangs and had both primary and secondary attributes, a freak of nature, was the chosen one for this art.

Li Luo said solemnly, "I will certainly not disappoint the Ancestor's expectations in creating this art."

Li Li Jingzhe nodded and said, "There are only a few days left until the Dragon Head Contest. If you can win the Dragon Head, then the 'Nine-Patterned Sacred Heart Lotus' should be within your grasp."

"However, if you fail, it does not matter; I will just find other ways to exchange for it then." His words were light, obviously wanting Li Luo not to harbor any pressure regarding this.

Li Luo felt moved in his heart; he naturally knew that if the "Nine-Patterned Sacred Heart Lotus" fell into the hands of other branches, especially the Dragon Blood Branch, then even if Li Li Jingzhe stepped forward, he would likely be severely gouged by the Branch Head of the Dragon Blood Branch.

Grandpa is too good.

Li Luo sighed, simultaneously feeling for the first time the usefulness of his own father; in the past, bitter Father came to eat, and now the sweetness comes for the son to enjoy.

"Grandpa, rest assured, I will not give other Branch Heads the chance to gouge you." However, since Grandpa treated him so well, Li Luo felt he still needed to work harder; otherwise, he would truly be too disappointing.

Li Li Jingzhe nodded and said, "Additionally, since you have finished cultivating, prepare tomorrow to restore Niu Niu Biaobiao's injuries and repair the Marquis Platform. The preparations for these things have all been made over these days."

Hearing this, Li Luo's expression also became solemn; then he said to Li Li Jingzhe, "Uncle Biao's injuries are a debt my father and mother owe him. Since they are not here, I will thank Grandpa on their behalf for now."

Li Li Jingzhe smiled gently and said, "Why be so polite within the family? They are my son and daughter-in-law. Niu Niu Biaobiao has a debt of gratitude to them, so for me, it is the same."

"Also, with the Dragon Head Contest imminent, the Four Flags of the Dragon Tooth Branch must also establish a Head of the Four Flags. Li Jingtao has a mild temperament and dislikes conflict; Li Fengyi's strength and prestige are both slightly lacking. Originally, Deng Deng Fengxian was the most suitable, but since there is now you, this matter has become controversial."

Li Li Jingzhe stared at Li Luo and said, "The Four Flags must have a leader when dealing with outsiders, so that in certain situations, there is a legitimate qualification to command the coordinated movement of the Four Flags."

Li Luo fell silent; indeed, the Four Flags of the Dragon Tooth Branch had never been able to select a true Head of the Four Flags. As for the other four branches, such as the Dragon Blood Branch, Li Li Qingfeng was the Head of the Four Flags, and the other three flags completely obeyed his orders.

On the Dragon Tooth Branch side, in the past, Li Li Fengyi always opposed Deng Deng Fengxian; her status was different, so Deng Deng Fengxian must have been extremely troubled by this, able only to endure much.

And then, until now, he, this dark horse, suddenly broke in.

Li Li Jingzhe's intention was obviously for him to become the Head of the Four Flags; this would improve his prestige within the Dragon Tooth Branch and lay the groundwork for him to take charge of the Green Nether Courtyard in the future.

Li Luo had no real objection to this; moreover, among the Four Flags now, Li Li Fengyi and Li Li Jingtao would naturally support him, so the only issue lay with Deng Deng Fengxian.

This person was also a genius, extremely capable, and also full of pride; although she had been cooperative enough in the Xixi Dark Domain previously, subduing her could not be achieved merely by words.

So...

Li Luo looked down at the pale blue sword qi flowing from his fingertips.

Before contending for the Dragon Head of the Twenty Flags, the internal problems must be resolved first.