Chapter 1116: Chapter 896: Nine-layered Kill (Part 2)

"Boom!"

When Bai Yunqi’s body was pushed to the center of the sword array by the surging waves, the "Golden Body Dharma Aspect" completely separated from him. The giant golden serpent swallowed the blood-colored long sword whole, simultaneously sweeping its tail toward the several layers of the killing array behind.

"Bang bang bang!"

The sound of explosions was incessant.

After the golden serpent swallowed the long sword, its color grew fainter until it vanished, while the blood-colored long sword shattered into dozens of pieces, with sharp blades still relentlessly slashing toward the white serpent in the water.

It truly hurt!

Bai Yunqi personally experienced what it meant to be hacked to pieces.

The blades pierced straight into his flesh, almost skimming along the bones wishing to kill him. But as the sword shattered and lacked the support of the killing array, when it nearly shredded his body, its momentum was spent. With the Venerable Family’s full assistance, this catastrophe was finally survived.

"No wonder Mr. Jiang’s subordinates managed to cultivate a Golden Body Dharma Aspect; surviving the Nine-layered Kill Array is truly remarkable!" Cang Rui rushed to witness the scene as soon as he sensed the appearance of the golden body.

"What a narrowly escaped disaster! Thanks to Bai Yunqi’s vast array of methods, he successfully overcame the ordeal."

"Those snake shadows earlier were all slain snake demons here, and there were so many of them, it’s astonishing!"

"How is Bai Yunqi doing?"

"Although he hasn’t been slain, he’s heavily assaulted, and his condition appears grim."

"Shh! Say something auspicious, demons love borrowing a human’s breath."

"Having overcome this calamity, successfully transforming into a dragon should be a smooth process..."

......

The wooden bridge shattered into hundreds of pieces floating on the water’s surface, and the rolling river gradually calmed.

"Phew! Senior Bai is blessed with great fortune and will undoubtedly be safe and sound!" Leng Yutang spoke with nervousness, trembling as he glanced back at Yun Ying, and incoherently suggested, "Let’s help build another bridge.

Since there was originally a bridge, it suggests someone needs to cross. Now that it’s shattered, we should help, so Senior Bai isn’t held accountable."

Yun Ying immediately understood; his intention was to make the bridge useful. Senior Bai’s Walking Flood Dragon shattered it and would be very inconvenient, so we’re helping repair it to avoid criticism.

"Though it’s nearing dusk, the wilderness has yet to descend, and many formidable demon beasts are still roaming around. I’ll accompany you, making it safer." He Miancun enjoyed watching them refine artifacts, often acting as a protector at East Lake Port.

With Jiang Yuan’s approval, the trio gracefully disembarked the Immortal Ship to discuss how to construct a broader and safer bridge.

The floodwaters flowed downstream, with Bai Yunqi drifting aimlessly, only able to barely control his body in the water to avoid being exposed and struck by lightning.

So tired! So sleepy!

His eyes wouldn’t open, and he desperately wanted to sleep.

But he couldn’t; the remnants of his rationality told him that falling asleep would ruin his efforts!

He was exhausted, though even an elixir couldn’t restore the slightest energy. He could only drift like this, pondering drowsily to simply ride the water for a while.

"A dragon! A white dragon!" In the last glimmer of sunset, a young girl’s voice suddenly exclaimed by the riverbank, "Brother, look, there’s a big white dragon in the water!"

Soon a young boy’s voice shouted too, "It’s really a dragon! We’ve seen a dragon!"

The tender voice pierced through the river waters, ringing in Bai Yunqi’s ears with only one word he cared about most—dragon?

He seemed to be in a state of chaos, hearing the word and suddenly feeling a surge of power entering his body, awakening him immediately, "What is this...?!"

Finally having strength again, he churned the water, looking back to see two human children in a concealed array by the riverbank, cheering and waving at him.

The river surged again, with the giant white serpent swimming toward the estuary amidst cheers.

"Senior Bai truly has deep fortune; in this wild mountainous region, he can encounter a sealed vow!" Hu Zhile was overjoyed, clutching his little sister’s hand and laughing, "Now there’s surely no hindrance to successfully transforming into a flood dragon!"

Others who reacted similarly praised continuously.

Jiang Yuan was overjoyed and immediately ordered the Immortal Ship to stop, disembarking with Hu Zhile and Old Dog.

The little girl looked only three or four years old; the little boy six or seven. They weren’t afraid to see them flying down from the sky.

Instead, upon hearing the shouts, a petite young lady emerged from the underground lair, frightened.

She hurriedly stepped forward, pulling the two children back, respectfully bowing, "The young ones are ignorant and have disturbed the seniors, begging the seniors not to be angry."

[Feng Ling: A Rabbit Demon living by the Qi waters, Third Layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, low-level creature. Timid, alert, builds her dwelling underground with hidden array setups, living in a crevice. Kind-hearted, she shelters two lost human children, intending to send them home when the wilderness descends...]

Jiang Yuan read the details, inwardly acknowledging this might be a fortuitous opportunity.

The kind little rabbit demon took in two lost children, fed them, and allowed them to rest well, waiting for the wilderness to descend to find their way home.

By such serendipity, Bai Yunqi passed by the Dragon-slaying Sword and, while drifting downstream, was seen by the two children, bestowed with the sealed vow as a dragon, injecting the final hope for the Walking Flood Dragon.

Looking at those two little children again, the younger sister actually possesses a Spirit Root!

The older brother didn’t have one, but there’s a system-certified mark on his forehead indicating he can be implanted with a Spirit Root due to fate. Jiang Yuan immediately approached and chose a top-grade wood Spirit Root for the little friend.

Hu Zhile already explained each other’s intentions with Miss Feng Ling, and although she looked timid, she was not as afraid anymore. Especially knowing these seniors’ friends were Walking Flood Dragons, and these two little ones calling it a white dragon actually established good karma.

Regardless of anything else, at the very least, these seniors should give some rewards, enough for her family to live a prosperous life.

"Since good karma is established, Ling Di and Zhile, you two will stay here for a while." Jiang Yuan instructed, "After the wilderness descends, accompany Miss Feng Ling to find their family.

These two children have Spirit Roots and can cultivate; when that time comes, you can assess the situation. If they aren’t willing to apprentice, they can move to East Lake Port to live. As for Miss Feng Ling..."

Old Dog glanced and added, "This place is perilous, surely frequent with Great Demon Beast sightings. Miss Feng Ling has helped immensely, establishing good karma; if she’s willing, she could return with us."

Hu Zhile bowed, smiling, "The Venerable Family should go about their business, we’ll handle things properly here."

In a chance encounter, receiving a sealed vow, Bai Yunqi benefitted from it, naturally intending to properly reciprocate. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

But firstly, not knowing the children’s family conditions; secondly, unsure of Miss Feng Ling’s intentions to leave her homeland, the sudden situation requires giving them time to accept and buffer to figure out a suitable arrangement.

Jiang Yuan always trusted Hu Zhile’s capability and concerned about Bai Yunqi’s journey ahead, agreed to return to the Immortal Ship, continuing to follow.

"Pretty sister, are you a good friend of the white dragon?" The little girl curiously looked at Hu Zhile, slightly proud, "Our parents won’t let us leave the village, saying there’s a wicked witch outside.

Actually, all the kids sneak out of the village before dawn to find tasty stuff; they say there’s no wicked witch and lots of delicious food. My brother took me out, and although we didn’t find yummy food, we met Sister Rabbit and saw the white dragon!"

Feng Ling rapidly explained, "In the daytime, the demons over the wilderness are indeed ferocious and often brawling, but come nighttime, there are no deadly demons here.

Their village isn’t far, and some mischievous kids sneak out, occasionally encountering little demon cultivators or little demon beasts. They don’t harm them, sometimes even generously giving food.

This is actually not good, and I’ve reprimanded the kids. If they do encounter fierce demon beasts, losing their lives would be tragic."

The little boy seemed defiant, mumbling, "How could it be? We have Mountain Granny protecting us!"

"Is Mountain Granny the ’god’ your village worships?" Feng Ling stood with hands on hips, trying hard to appear fierce, but her poufy, white-cheeked face was hardly intimidating, "Hmph! Don’t think I don’t know, that Mountain Granny is questionable, and a priest is hardly a righteous figure..."

Before she finished, the little girl tugged her skirt with an "hush," repeatedly, "Sister, you shouldn’t say it so loudly, if the priest found out, we’d be dead!"

"The priest also forbids leaving the village freely, why don’t you listen?"