Legend of the Great Sage

her control to get revenge after having a kiss forced on her.
She would never use this as a threat.
She had not even shown any actual hatred.

Li Qingshan silently practised the Spirit Turtle’s Method of Sea Suppression as well, giving off a tranquil, clear light that penetrated the pitch-black power of Ruin’s End and landed on Gong Yuan.

Gong Yuan opened her eyes slightly and glanced at him before closing them again.
The power of Ruin’s End drew in, which she rapidly absorbed.
A layer of black, rippling water covered her.

Much later, the black water dispersed, having merged with her body completely.
Suddenly, she opened her eyes, and they had become dark and deep, just like the Heart of the Abyss.
Her aura did not climb higher.
Instead, it became even deeper and more withdrawn.
The rolling water spiritual qi gathered towards her.

“Congratulations!” Li Qingshan knew that she had finally broken through and reached late third heavenly tribulation.
If she continued like this, reaching the peak was only a matter of time.
There was even a chance for her to ascend.

His ears suddenly pricked up.
He could vaguely hear the whistling of wind and the roar of thunder from the distant surface of the ocean.

The undercurrents became more intense.
The storm was currently passing by.

Gong Yuan stopped cultivating, and the colour of her eyes turned back to a deep-blue.
She raised her head.
“It’s time!”

“That’s right! Today is the day we take down Fire Melt mountain!” Li Qingshan smiled.
This period of dual cultivation had brought him numerous benefits too.
His body and mind had recovered completely.
Even the Tiger’s Fang on his waist had drunk enough blood.

“Don’t forget about what you said,” Gong Yuan said softly.

“Don’t worry, I won’t forget.
I’m waiting for that day!” Li Qingshan was already certain she was bluffing him, so he did not care.
The upcoming battle had already drawn his mind away.
He was ready to fight.

“Let’s go!”

……

The three Merfolk Kings waited on the cliff behind the Crystal palace.
They discussed whether they should venture down or not, just in case Gong Yuan missed the timing to go to war.
However, they were stopped by “granny”.
“Gong Yuan’s cultivation takes priority!”

“The storm this time is a one-in-a-century event.
If we missed it, who knows when it’s going to occur again.
Undue delay brings trouble!” said the Merfolk King who resembled a middle-aged man with some worry.

Not only was this Li Qingshan’s opportunity to take down Fire Melt mountain, but it was also a heaven-sent opportunity for the Merfolk.
There was not only the storm on their side, but also two powerful allies, the King of Savages and the Wind Gale King.
The Divine Nun of the South Sea had agreed to lend them a hand too.
If they had to wait another century, who knew what might happen!

“Granny” frowned as well.
Leaning on her cane, she peered into the abyss.
Suddenly, she roused enthusiastically.
“They’re here!”

In the abyss, a stream rushed upwards.
Li Qingshan and Gong Yuan arrived side-by-side.
Although they maintained the slightest distance between one another, their auras were linked, and they moved with startling speed.
In the blink of an eye, they had rushed out of the abyss, flying directly towards the surface of the ocean without stopping.

Gong Yuan’s voice rang through the entire region.
“Today is when we take down Fire Melt mountain and exterminate the fire devourers!”

Thousands of merpeople called out loudly in the Crystal palace.
“Take down Fire Melt mountain and exterminate the fire devourers!”

The three Merfolk Kings exchanged glances, all inspired with force and spirit.
They followed close behind.

They waited for quite a while.
Several thousand Merfolk warriors rushed out of the Crystal palace and stood in battle formation, following their kings into battle.

On a tower, the Divine Nun of the South Sea said sternly, “One Will, if you must go, I won’t stop you, but stay close to me, understood?”

“Yes, great master.” Xiao An gave up on fighting.
She planned on only assisting from the side with the Chant of Deva-Nāga.

The Divine Nun of the South Sea nodded in satisfaction and caught up with the army of merpeople with Xiao An.