Chapter 929: Targeted

Boiling clamor spread across the plaza before the Demon Cave of the Dragon Bloodline, as the flag-bearers of the Four Flags of the Dragon Bloodline gazed with fiery admiration at the tall, upright youth.

Li Li Wuyuan, the Dragon Head of the Twenty Flags from the previous cycle!

At this moment when the morale of the Four Flags of the Dragon Bloodline was at its lowest, Li Li Wuyuan's appearance undoubtedly lifted the spirits of the flag-bearers present.

"Long time no see, cousin Li Hongli has become even more radiant and captivating. Once you join the Dragon Blood Guard in the future, you will likely attract many admirers," Li Li Wuyuan said with a smile toward Li Li Hongli.

Li Li Hongli responded with a graceful smile.

Li Li Wuyuan then turned to look at Li Li Qingfeng, who had remained silent, and said, "Cousin Li Qingfeng, the prestige of the Golden Blood Flag built up over several cycles has been completely lost under your watch this time."

His words were calm, yet sharp.

Li Li Qingfeng remained silent, unsure of what to say.

"The news of the defeat in the struggle for the Dragon Head has already reached the Dragon Blood Guard. Many colleagues there hold strong grievances, for the Dragon Bloodline is the most noble of the Five Lines. We must constantly maintain suppression over the other four lines from every aspect to ensure our Dragon Bloodline retains the authority of the Mountain-Controlling Line," Li Li Wuyuan continued.

His words carried great weight, for the elites within the Dragon Blood Guard would almost certainly become the new high command of the Dragon Bloodline in the future; Li Li Qingfeng losing points for his performance there would also impact his future.

Li Li Qingfeng showed a bitter expression and said, "It is my uselessness that caused the loss of the prestige accumulated by the Dragon Bloodline over the generations."

At this moment, arguing was useless, for the defeat in the struggle for the Dragon Head was not far off, and especially the change in the top ranking of the Demon Cave made Li Li Qingfeng realize that Li Luo now had the momentum to rise.

He could no longer suppress Li Luo at all.

Li Li Hongli hurriedly defended Li Li Qingfeng, saying, "Cousin Li Wuyuan, this cannot be blamed on Brother Li Qingfeng. It was all due to that Li Luo... The defeat in the struggle for the Dragon Head was only because Brother Li Qingfeng chose the wrong 'Dragon Blood Balance Art'; otherwise, it is hard to say who would have won in the end."

Li Li Wuyuan said, "Cousin Li Hongli, regardless of any reasons, the fact that Li Luo is the Dragon Head of the Twenty Flags for this cycle cannot be changed now."

Li Li Hongli bit her red lips lightly, then a look of dejection appeared on her face. She also understood that her previous words were merely excuses; although Li Luo indeed did not fight Li Li Qingfeng with full strength, his subsequent defeat of Li Taixuan's energy projection was enough to prove his true strength was not inferior to Li Li Qingfeng's at all.

Therefore, even if Li Li Qingfeng had not used the "Dragon Blood Balance Art," he might not have been able to defeat Li Luo in the end.

And it was precisely this fact that made Li Li Hongli feel quite unwilling, or rather, unwilling to admit... She did not want to admit that the "country bumpkin" who returned from the Outer Shenzhou could create such an astonishing miracle in such a short time of less than a year.

Because Li Luo's brilliance would highlight their own incompetence.

From her father's generation, she had learned many stories of how Li Taixuan once dominated his era, crushing the geniuses of his peers until they could hardly breathe. Could the events of those days be repeating themselves with Li Luo?

And the victims this time would be their peers of the same generation.

Li Li Wuyuan said calmly, "However, there is no need to be so depressed. The might of the Dragon Bloodline was forged generation after generation. Even Li Taixuan, who was so powerful back then, ultimately only changed the situation for a time. In the end, after his departure, everything returned to normal."

"If even Li Taixuan was like that, what could a Li Luo possibly do?"

"Cousin Li Qingfeng, a temporary defeat is nothing; do not lose your sharpness. Although Li Luo's talent is indeed good, our Dragon Bloodline's foundation is even stronger. The authority of the Mountain-Controlling Line is not just empty talk."

"Their Dragon Tooth Line, whether in the Twenty Flags or in the Five Heavenly Dragon Guards, has always been suppressed by our Dragon Bloodline..."

He looked at Li Li Qingfeng and said in a leisurely tone, "If you seize the opportunity of the Spirit Image Grotto-Heaven, you might surpass him again. Moreover, even if you cannot, we of the Dragon Bloodline are still here..."

Hearing his words, Li Li Hongli said with some surprise, "Cousin Li Wuyuan, do you plan to...?"

Li Li Wuyuan said slowly, "This time, upon leaving the Dragon Blood Guard, my senior brothers and sisters entrusted me to inform that cousin Li Luo in advance, if the opportunity arises, so that he may know what truly holds supremacy within the Five Lines of the Heavenly Dragon."

His gaze was indifferent, yet his brows were filled with a sharp and domineering aura.

Back when Li Taixuan rose, the Dragon Tooth Line of that generation gained immense momentum. Later, when Li Taixuan entered the Dragon Tooth Guard, he advanced like a force of nature, even shocking the Dragon Heads of higher seniority within the Dragon Blood Guard. Thereafter, there were many competitions with him. At the beginning, Li Taixuan could still be suppressed, but as time passed, even the oldest Dragon Heads within the Dragon Blood Guard began to feel weary. Facing Li Taixuan at the height of his power, they could only retreat.

Thus, the Dragon Tooth Guard of that generation achieved an unparalleled momentum.

Later, the Dragon Blood Guard reflected on this and believed that if they had paid attention to the threat Li Taixuan posed earlier and suppressed his sharpness sooner, preventing him from cultivating that invincible sweeping momentum, Li Taixuan might not have achieved such brilliance in the end.

That peerless weapon, Li Taixuan, was sharpened by them as whetstones, forged through sheer struggle.

With this precedent, the Dragon Blood Guard decided that if the opportunity arose, they must suppress that Li Luo. As long as they suppressed him for a while, this youth had already wasted many years in the Outer Shenzhou. Once the period of his rapid advancement passed, he might not be able to explode with such astonishing potential in the future.

In this way, the potential threat would be neutralized.

"If you, Cousin Li Wuyuan, take action, the people of the Dragon Tooth Guard will likely block you, won't they?" Li Li Hongli said.

Li Li Wuyuan sneered and curled his lips, saying, "I defeated the Four Flag Heads of the Dragon Tooth Line from the previous cycle countless times. Who among them can stop me? Moreover, I will not go too far; I will only make that Li Luo restrain himself a bit."

"It is perfectly normal for young people to compete and fight for dominance. Could that Li Luo go cry to the Head of the Dragon Tooth Line? If he did, would he not become the laughingstock of the Five Lines?"

He waved his hand and said, "Never mind, let us not speak of him for now."

He stepped forward two paces, put his arm around Li Li Qingfeng's shoulder, and smiled, "Do not be depressed; it is only a temporary setback. Before the absolute foundation of our Dragon Bloodline, that Li Luo is merely a mantis trying to stop a chariot."

"Let us go. It is rare to return to the mountain this time; let us first have a feast at the 'Great Dragon Tower.' The Dragon Blood Guard has been living bitter days all along, with heavy and dangerous missions. It is rare to have such a relaxed moment."

Li Li Qingfeng let out a bitter smile and could only let himself be dragged along, calling friends and gathering a large group before descending Demon Peak.

As for the intention of suppression coming from the Dragon Blood Guard, Li Luo was unaware of it. Even if he truly knew, he would only laugh it off. It is perfectly normal for young people to compete and fight for dominance. If he truly could not win, he would simply bring out the Three-Tailed Sky Wolf.

At this moment, after gathering for a feast with Li Li Fuling, Li Li Fengyi, and others, Li Luo returned to the small building where he resided.

Back in his room, sitting on the bed, he did not rest but instead extended his palm.

The spatial sphere at his wrist flashed with strange light. A stream of light darted out, and then a deep green, spherical spirit pill appeared.

The spirit pill emitted a wonderful, strange fragrance; merely smelling it once made the mind feel as if it had become empty and spiritual.

This spirit pill was precisely Li Luo's greatest harvest from clearing the sixty-third layer of the Demon Cave this time.

Enlightenment Spirit Pill.