Chapter 191 Qing Tan, the Man Ruined by the Water Dragon
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"Canglan Water Dragon Break!"
Yu Qingtan shouted crisply as she swung her Canglan Sword.
A dragon-shaped attack, composed of swiftly spinning tiny water blades and sword qi, spiraled out.
With the water blades as the bones, sword qi as tendons, and the Water Dao Domain as the flesh, they formed a huge, ferocious dragon as thick as a water bucket.
This was a Third Stage spell that Yu Qingtan had created based on the Canglan Water Tornado, Heavenly Fragrance Sword Art, and another sword technique, using the Water Blade Technique as a foundation.
Although Yu Qingtan had only learned a few Third Stage spells, under the effects of an Immortal-grade Water Spirit Root, the second layer of the Water Dao Domain, and the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Mirror, she had managed to accomplish this feat.
A cross-dresser "Yu Qingtan" also unleashed a similar water dragon, and the two collided with each other.
"Bang~"
In the loud collision, Yu Qingtan's water dragon was not dispersed, but instead suppressed the opponent's attack.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that the Water Blade Technique within Yu Qingtan's water dragon was arranged more methodically, applying strategic calculations from the Chess Domain.
After a dozen breaths, the cross-dresser "Yu Qingtan's" water dragon appeared listless, while Yu Qingtan's water dragon remained vibrant, entwining and tearing at the opposition.
This was because the attack also integrated the endless vitality of the Wood Dao Domain.
"Break!"
Yu Qingtan yelled, and her water dragon tore through the opposing water dragon, lunging at the cross-dresser "Yu Qingtan."
"Pu pu pu pu~"
The water dragon passed through the body, opening a large hole in the abdomen, nearly bisecting him.
Her strike had improved enormously, surpassing the Dao Domain enhancement level of the cross-dresser "Yu Qingtan."
"Not bad, although you haven't truly integrated the essences of the three Dao Domains, this move already shows signs of a powerful Dao Technique. You've won!"
The cross-dresser "Yu Qingtan" didn't die but instead spoke up.
"Brother will remember you, see you another day."
In a voice that made Yu Qingtan's scalp tingle, she appeared outside the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Mirror. Inside the mirror was a stunning beauty with tattered clothes.
Yu Qingtan took out a Second Stage Formation with effects to block sight and probing and changed into a new set of clothes and hairstyle within it.
A cheongsam with a moon-white base color embroidered with several peony branches, the split going up only to the mid-thigh, accentuating Yu Qingtan's perfect figure.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
She put up her hair, and twisted it into a simple bun. With a side-swept fringe on her forehead, adorned with a hairpin featuring magpies and the Falling Star Pendant, she looked elegant yet fresh.
Pleased with her reflection in the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Mirror, Yu Qingtan continued her ascent. Continue your journey with empire
There were no more obstacles on the mountainside, and Yu Qingtan smoothly reached a platform.
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In Qu Fu Immortal City, as Yu Qingtan stepped onto the fifth segment, the content on the four All-Under-Heaven Steles refreshed again.
She directly topped the list of the top ten for the year.
Not long ago, the list had been updated twice, with Real Man Baili Ya from Baili Cliff reaching sixth, then Fairy Tan Suqin surged to the first place.
The All-Under-Heaven Peak is divided into seven segments, and since the last two are extremely difficult to reach, most of the time, the top ten of the year are cultivators who have reached the fifth segment.
The lower the cultivation level, the higher the ranking; if the cultivation levels are the same, then age is considered, with the younger ranking higher; if the age is also the same, then it depends on who reached the fifth segment first.
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Fairy Su Qin was twenty-six years old this year, with a mid-stage Golden Core cultivation level, while Baili Ya reached the age of thirty-two this year, with a cultivation in the late stage of the Golden Core.
Yu Qingtan was sixteen years old this year, with a cultivation level in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
Although the All-Under-Heaven Monument only displayed names, cultivation levels, and portraits, it still caused a sensation in Qu Fu Immortal City and All-World Academy.
"Who is this Yu Qingtan? To reach the fifth segment of All-Under-Heaven Peak at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, isn't that way too powerful?"
"The news from All-World Academy just came in, Yu Qingtan is a registered true disciple of the Wendao Sect Water Vein, and also an honorary lecturer among the four institutes of zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Rumor has it she's not even twenty years old yet, but that sounds too good to be true. Have I really lived my years like a dog?"
"And Yu Qingtan is just too beautiful, isn't she? That face, that figure, those clothes, ah, it's cheating!"
"She could have just relied on her looks to get by, but she had to be so strong in cultivation as well, isn't this just too much for us?"
"I used to think Fairy Su Qin was ethereally beautiful and beyond compare, but now, Fairy Qing Tan is truly the fairy in my heart!"
"That outfit she's wearing seems to be a new style, it's too gorgeous. I'm going to custom order several sets right away; my wives will be wearing them tonight!"
"I wonder if Yu Qingtan can step onto the sixth segment—if she does, her name will surely be on the All-Under-Heaven Monument's millennium list."
"Very likely. With Yu Qingtan's talent, considering the special nature of the sixth segment, it's entirely possible."
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As the All-Under-Heaven Monument refreshed, Yu Qingtan's name started to become known amongst the cultivators of Qu Fu Immortal City, and her Charm Points were skyrocketing.
However, Yu Qingtan had no time to pay attention to the system panel right now. As she stepped onto the platform, she discovered to her surprise that the platform was quite lively, with five cultivators present. Baili Ya, also known as Master Cang Lei, and Fairy Su Qin were among them, shockingly joined by Soil Fatso from Sakura Island.
The other two, one male and one female, were Master Dong Xu of the Zongheng Sect and Master Yu Shu of the Danjian Sect.
The Zongheng Sect was a Nascent Soul-level external force of the Wendao Sect, while the Danjian Sect was a Nascent Soul-level external force of the Cangqiong Sword Sect.
Seeing Yu Qingtan join them, their expressions varied.
Soil Fatso looked displeased; Tavern Keeper Zheng Zhu had specifically arranged for a late Golden Core cultivator, Shui Laimiao, who was a main practicer of the Path of Water, to intercept Yu Qingtan, but obviously, it was a failure.
Moreover, Yu Qingtan, a girl so young, had managed to reach the fifth stage of All-Under-Heaven Peak with late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, the only cultivator from Sakura Island to do so.
Such talent was extraordinary, and without removing this girl, peace for Sakura Island was unattainable!
Master Dong Xu and Master Yu Shu had smiles on their faces, but their eyes were deep and unfathomable, leaving others to guess at their thoughts.
Fairy Su Qin originally had a smiling face, which now lost its radiance. She hadn't expected Qingtan to be able to reach this place, and dressed so provocatively, too; who was she trying to impress!
Baili Ya's eyes, on the other hand, brightened, and he rose with a smile on his face, saying aloud,
"Fellow apprentice Yu, to reach this place with Foundation Establishment cultivation truly impresses me to no end!"
"I have seen Brother Baili and Sister Tan—I am flattered by your praise!"
"Fellow apprentice, I haven't overpraised at all. If you, Sister Yu, had been in the mid-stage or late stage of Golden Core when attempting All-Under-Heaven Peak, you would undoubtedly have arrived here earlier than us.
In my opinion, Sister Yu's talent and charm will surely not be inferior to Xu Fang, and in a few years, you will definitely top both the Hundred Flowers List and the Pride of the Heavens List.
It really makes one wonder which fortunate peer could possibly be a suitable Dao companion for you, Sister Yu—someone like the Invincible True Monarch, perhaps?"
Fairy Su Qin managed her emotions and expression, then returned with a spring-breezy smile, heaping praise upon Yu Qingtan, though her ulterior motives were quite clear.
Yu Qingtan, already tired of Fairy Su Qin's jealousy, straightforwardly retorted, "Sister Tan is exaggerating, and besides, Qingtan is wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao and has no intention of seeking a Dao companion."
"Sister Yu, I'm not exaggerating at all; your dedication to the Dao is surely not lacking compared to Xu Fang. I truly admire you for that!"
Fairy Su Qin's smile became even more vibrant, and she shot a meaningful look at Baili Ya—her intention was clear: "Sister Yu's heart is set on the great Dao; you should not entertain the idea."