Prologue
"So, are we saying that today this place is still a trap?" Qinglong twisted his neck and began to mobilize all the bones and joints in his body
The Nine Character Mantra is a supreme secret technique that develops the potential of the human body, communicates with the mysterious forces of the universe, and possesses the unfathomable power of spirits and deities
In the misty haze, a dim silhouette suddenly emerged, taking slow steps towards the entrance of the pyramid. With each step, the indistinct figure became clearer, and by the time it reached the entrance of the pyramid, the misty form had transformed into a transparent water figure
God!" The crowd that followed the young girl gasped in astonishment, stepping back in shock. They had long heard that the Azure Dragon of the Eastern Huaxia was the strongest human in the world, but they never dreamed that the Azure Dragon could be this powerful
The purple lightning struck down, the blood-colored mad dragon dissipated into smoke, and the ninety-nine three-eyed skeletons trembled violently, simultaneously exploding into golden dust
Two feet thick special bulletproof glass, a formidable object that even a tank's main cannon cannot break through, yet it can be shattered with a light palm strike? This kind of power completely exceeds these individuals' limits of imagination—can humans really become this strong?
The three-foot-long jade sword is a full hand's width, and the entire blade is carved from a single piece of jade. Near the hilt, there is a peculiar emblem—a high tower with a vertically positioned eyeball suspended above it. The crimson eyeball fixates intently on the Azure Dragon, emanating a sinister and chilling aura.
"Damn it, do these strange things really possess such great power?" The girl excitedly grabbed the golden bamboo scroll, screaming at the top of her lungs: "Qinglong, did you see that? The so-called strongest human is still no match for us!"
The edges of the layered clouds shimmer with flashes of lightning. The ripples of thunder quickly roll across the sky, yet there is not a sound to be heard
The three-eyed person? The Qinglong pulled a dagger from his boot and struck the skeleton in front of him with force
More than one hundred crystal displays stand quietly under the brilliant lights, while dozens of seated skeletons are arranged on the surrounding displays. In the center, beneath a thick shield made of bulletproof glass, stands a round cauldron the size of a human head, intricately entwined with a dragon and phoenix, exhibiting a nearly transparent array of colors.
The square where the original pyramid stood has completely vanished, leaving no trace of any objects behind
Countless strands of water formed by rain twisted and turned, resembling frenzied snakes that slithered into the pyramid, penetrating through the gaps of the wind windows, slicing through all the security system's lines like a sharp blade. A large burst of electric sparks erupted, yet within the pyramid, only the lighting system remained intact.
The splashes of rainwater suddenly began to dance rhythmically, resembling a heartbeat, with glistening droplets leaping continuously to a height of over one foot. The raindrops falling from the sky intertwined with a soft rustle, twisting into dozens of silent water ropes that ensnared the neck of the armed strongman.
With both hands cradling the three-legged cauldron, an extraordinarily wondrous sensation arises. As the Azure Dragon holds this cauldron, it feels as if it is cradling the entire universe
Of course, in exchange, we hope to receive your complete loyalty, as well as the "Nine Character Mantra Elixir Scripture" that you have created The girl said the last few words, and her breath, along with that of the people behind her, suddenly became chaotic
An ancient, mottled three-legged round cauldron slowly descended from the clouds, and a tremendous sound erupted from within the cauldron, with countless bolts of lightning surging wildly in all directions. When the lightning finally dissipated, all unusual phenomena had vanished, and the enormous serpent in the sky had also disappeared without a trace
With a forceful push, the three-foot-thick crystal glass door opened, and the Azure Dragon slowly entered the exhibition hall within the pyramid
The purple lightning enveloped the Azure Dragon, and an endless torrent of thunderous power descended from the heavens, completely dissolving everything within a radius. The lightning condensed into a sphere the size of a human head, and ultimately, with a flash of electric light, everything settled down.
"Mr. Qinglong, I have long heard of your great name." The young girl walked to the opposite side of the exhibition stand and slightly bowed to Qinglong, saying, "Over the years, more than one hundred of our companions have died at your hands, including as many as three former directors of the Special Operations Bureau. However, what is truly astonishing is that this is actually the first time we have seen your true appearance."
This terrifying woman has lost her temper, who has provoked her
The massive serpent, obscuring the sun, occasionally vanished into the clouds, merging with the crimson clouds. From time to time, a flash of lightning struck the serpent's body, unleashing a terrifying aura that descended from the sky, causing the towering Meng Ming to bare his teeth and shake his body incessantly
These skeletons resemble human bones, but the skeletons before me are entirely a dark golden translucent color, shining brilliantly like glass under the illumination of the lights. If they were to stand upright, their height would likely exceed 2 meters. Even more striking is that on their skulls, in addition to two dark holes on the left and right, there is a larger eye socket in the center of the forehead.
The three-eyed skeletons surrounding raised their hands simultaneously, making a gesture as if to strike back at the sky. The blood light erupting from their eyes coalesced into a blood-colored giant dragon, which, with bared fangs and claws, lunged towards the purple raging thunder.
Countless afterimages and wind blades collided with the blood-red barrier, which remained utterly unmoved, while the afterimages and wind blades shattered like eggs against a rock
The crimson glow converged into a sea, suddenly transforming into a massive blood-red light shield amidst the buzzing sound, firmly imprisoning the Azure Dragon within it
Carefully placing the round cauldron into the retractable pouch at his waist, the Azure Dragon smiled and said, "These treasures come from our country's Liangzhu Ancient City, and I must reclaim them. According to our customs, the one with a fist-sized object is the master. You have no objections to my reclaiming our national cultural relics, do you?"
Ah, this issue is actually not that important. I am not very handsome!" As Qinglong teased the girl, he pressed his right hand against the bulletproof glass cover on the display stand. With a twitch of the muscles in his palm, the two-foot-thick bulletproof glass shattered into countless grains.
Countless exclamations echoed through the streets, and many night wanderers looked up, gazing at the unusual clouds in the sky—behind the thick layers of clouds, many seemed to see a massive, indescribable serpent writhing and twisting.
These bones and this bamboo slip, along with that three-legged cauldron, all come from the same place! They are all artifacts from one hundred thousand years ago! My goodness, it is truly incredible. According to the methods recorded on these bamboo slips, if these bones are arranged in this peculiar orientation, they can indeed unleash the power to slay deities!" The girl laughed hysterically.
The strong men were unable to make a sound as their neck bones were snapped by the forceful swinging of the water rope
The young girl shook her head helplessly and sighed: "I knew it would be like this, but those damn foolish superiors insist on wasting their efforts!"
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The Nine-Character Mantra Elixir Sutra, uniquely created by the Azure Dragon, is a form of divine skill based on the Nine-Character Mantra. The Azure Dragon relies on this skill to control the elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, as well as to communicate with the realms of heaven and the underworld, appearing and disappearing without a trace, and is reputed to be the strongest human in the world.
The body swayed slightly, and the water person suddenly changed color. The tall and slender figure, dressed in black tight-fitting attire, revealed the form of the lean and handsome Azure Dragon.
The side door of the exhibition hall opened, and a group of more than twenty men and women, dressed in long black coats and enveloped by various phenomena such as flames, thunder, and hurricanes, emerged. At the forefront was a cold and fierce young girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, tall and slender, holding a uniquely shaped jade sword.
This bamboo slip contains records of an ancient formation. As for the specific name, I apologize, our linguists have not yet translated it. The young girl shrugged her shoulders and said helplessly: "But these bones, their names are called..."
The body of this snake is so enormous that neither its head nor its tail can be seen, yet it has already obscured the entire sky within sight
The sky is overcast with dark clouds, and torrential rain is wildly lashing the earth, splashing countless droplets.
The expression on Qinglong's face changed again; the young girl before him and the group of subordinates behind her were completely disregarded by Qinglong. They were like mere chickens and dogs, easily shattered with a light blow. However, if this sword truly possessed such power, then it would be quite difficult for Qinglong to retreat unscathed today
Inside the pyramid, the Azure Dragon knelt on the ground in a disheveled state, blood streaming from its entire body. Within the blood-red light shield, ninety-nine blood-colored spears hovered in mid-air, silently pointing at the Azure Dragon. Dozens of penetrating wounds pierced through the Azure Dragon's body, simultaneously impaling its limbs and internal organs.
We have conducted tests, and this jade sword carved from Hetian sheep fat jade is indeed made of sheep fat jade. As everyone knows, sheep fat jade is a type of soft jade with a very delicate texture. The young girl smiled and said: "However, whether it is natural diamonds or the hardest special alloys synthesized in our laboratory, it can easily cut through them as if slicing through tofu."
In the high sky, flashes of lightning and rumbling thunder erupted, as the originally pitch-black clouds suddenly transformed into countless overlapping cloud fragments resembling fish scales. Electric light, like rippling water, streaked through the gaps between the cloud pieces, filling the sky with brilliance, while one earth-shattering thunderclap after another echoed as if the heavens were in a frenzy
We would like the opportunity to negotiate face-to-face with Mr. Qinglong. The young woman smiled charmingly and said, "You have caused us great harm over the past few years. We hope that Mr. Qinglong can join us. My position, and even that of my direct supervisor, will be yours as long as you speak up."
What the hell is this?" Qinglong struggled to lift his head and roared.
The skeleton clinked with a sound of 'ding ding', forged from a special alloy, and surprisingly, a dagger as hard as diamond could not leave any mark on this skeleton. Qinglong's expression became particularly serious; the humanoid skeleton, which was harder than diamond, held immense value.
A purple thunderbolt fell from the sky, striking directly onto the pyramid made of crystal glass
With a strange laugh, the Azure Dragon's body swayed and suddenly transformed into dozens of afterimages, unleashing countless palm-sized sharp wind blades that swept towards the girl and the crowd behind her. The afterimages and wind blades merged into a hazy vortex, enveloping the entire pyramid exhibition hall.
The young girl smiled gently at the Azure Dragon and said softly, "Mr. Azure Dragon, you might be interested to know some of our research findings regarding these mysterious treasures. You may not have guessed that the layers of soil covering them, according to our calculations, are over 100,000 years old"
"I personally took action this time, and it was worth it." Qinglong turned around and walked to the center of the exhibition booth, smiling as he said, "Hey, if you don't show yourselves soon, I might just take these treasures back with me."
With a casual flick, she performed a sword flourish and smiled, saying: "I used it to personally slice through a strategic bomber—at a distance of two kilometers. With my strength, I can cleave a strategic bomber. Mr. Qinglong, if this sword were in your hands, I truly cannot imagine the extent of its lethality."
Amidst the cold laughter, the young girl took out a golden bamboo scroll and forcefully tossed it above her head. A thunderous roar echoed through the sky, and from the dark eye sockets of nearly a hundred skeletons seated around the platform, a crimson light simultaneously burst forth.
The Qinglong approached a booth on the outskirts, quietly observing a seated skeleton for a while
The gray sky, with crimson clouds rolling.
This is certainly impossible! Qinglong patted the pouch at his waist and chuckled strangely: "You should know my temperament; I have a reputation for 'being vengeful for even the slightest grievance,' and I am also famously known for not selling out my ancestors!"
All the crystal glass instantly turned to dust, and the girl along with her subordinates behind her vanished in an instant. The three-legged round cauldron in the pouch at the waist of the Azure Dragon emitted a faint multicolored glow, enveloping his entire being. The Azure Dragon roared madly, his body convulsing violently, as the essence of his blood, the quintessence of his internal organs, and even his own soul were being frantically extracted by this three-legged round cauldron
The pyramid lamp made of crystal glass shone brightly, illuminating the pitch-black night sky. Dozens of heavily armed strong men tightly gripped their firearms, clad in raincoats, patrolling around the pyramid, vigilantly watching their surroundings
At the peak of Tianzhu, the great deity Qiangliang held a stone axe, standing on the head of the venomous python he had just slain, gazing in astonishment at the sky. From the far east to the far west of the heavens, almost covering the entire firmament, was a purple serpent's tail, winding and swimming in the high sky
The Azure Dragon instinctively touched the leather pouch at his waist, an artifact from one hundred thousand years ago? Were humans still living in a primitive state, consuming raw flesh and drinking blood back then? How could they have created such exquisite treasures, imbued with such marvelous energy?
With a flip of her palm, the young girl revealed the jade sword in her hand