Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 1325: Chapter 1324: My Glorious Blaze, My Glorious Blaze

”......”

Seeing the scene before them, everyone was stunned, except for Aika—even Zhao Ling’er was no exception.

Although they had guessed that Fang Zheng must have considerable power, the scene in front of them was beyond their imagination. Splitting a mountain with a single sword strike was something that seemed to only appear in mythological stories. Even Zhao Ling’er had never seen anyone with such power!!

”No......!!”

At this moment, accompanied by an angry roar, they saw a shadow suddenly fly out from the flames. Although he appeared somewhat battered, his body was mostly intact. Not only that, but Fang Zheng could also see a faint layer of blue barrier around his body, emitting a pure water element aura......

”Tsk tsk tsk, this Water Spirit Pearl is indeed extraordinary.”

Seeing this, Fang Zheng couldn’t help but remark. He had traveled through many worlds, and it was the first time he saw something capable of withstanding the burning of Primordial Fire. It was said that this Water Spirit Pearl was crafted by Lady Nuwa, and now it seemed to have some substance.

But it’s just a bit.

Fang Zheng just opened a game, found the real deal, and hummed coldly. Soon he saw a giant dragon rapidly condensing from the burning flames below, lunging towards the Old Demon of Black Mountain with claws bared.

And at this moment, the Old Demon of Black Mountain was also extremely frustrated. Originally, he was refining calmly in his cave without any trouble. In fact, the Old Demon of Black Mountain was not worried about any incidents because his cave was guarded by a large group of yokai and protected by formations. Even if someone intruded, they wouldn’t disturb his refinement.

But the unfortunate Old Demon of Black Mountain never expected Fang Zheng’s overwhelming existence. The slash not only broke the protective formations of his cave but also engulfed all his yokai subordinates inside, burning them completely, leaving not a bone behind.

If it weren’t for his ongoing refinement and the Water Spirit Pearl saving his life, the Old Demon of Black Mountain would likely have died unceremoniously inside.

But even though he survived, the Old Demon of Black Mountain wasn’t in a better state. Forcibly breaking free during refinement almost led him to madness, costing him most of his power. Now, seeing another fire dragon emerge terrified him to the core. He bit his tongue in panic, attempting to escape in a flash.

However, what the Old Demon of Black Mountain didn’t expect was that his attempt to escape was futile. It felt as if shackles bound him, rendering him immobile!

The blood was wasted!

Watching this scene, Fang Zheng wasn’t surprised at all. After all, he had already cast a Dimensional Anchor space lock onto the area before the battle started. The Old Demon of Black Mountain’s escape attempt was nothing but wishful thinking. Even with the Water Spirit Pearl, it wasn’t his in the first place. Let’s see how long he can hold on!

As he thought of this, Fang Zheng turned his thoughts, and in the next moment, two more fire dragons flew out of the Primordial Fire, hurtling towards the Old Demon of Black Mountain.

The Old Demon of Black Mountain, already severely injured, failed in his escape attempt and was feeling powerless. Seeing the two fire dragons rushing at him, he was utterly defenseless, unable to fend them off as they opened their jaws and bit down hard on him!

”Boom!!!”

The flames erupted, and the Old Demon of Black Mountain’s protective shield shattered instantly under the dragon’s bite. With a miserable scream, he vanished into the flames.

Fang Zheng retracted his greatsword, and soon, the flames that were burning rapidly returned to the sword like a film being rewound and then disappeared.

”Whew.......”

Feeling the power of firewood coming from the flames, Fang Zheng exhaled deeply. After burning the Old Demon of Black Mountain and his followers, Fang Zheng clearly saw his Divine Domain’s power increase by several hours. It seems burning these yokai was indeed quite strengthening!

Thinking about it, this world in Immortal Sword has other yokai nests like this!

For example, Blood Pool, Demon Lock Tower...... Hehehe, if they were burned down, wouldn’t that be rewarding?

Fang Zheng almost drooled at the thought and shook his head, temporarily pushing these thoughts to the back of his mind. Then Fang Zheng reached out, soon catching the Water Spirit Pearl, radiating azure brilliance, as it slowly fell from the sky into his hands.

”This is the Water Spirit Pearl.......”

Zhao Ling’er looked at the Water Spirit Pearl in Fang Zheng’s hand with a complex expression, unable to find words. Though she was a descendant of Nuwa, it was her first time seeing the Water Spirit Pearl. Her mind was awash with thoughts, rendering her speechless.

”Alright, I’ll leave this with you for now.”

Fang Zheng thought for a moment and decided to hand the Water Spirit Pearl to Zhao Ling’er for now. Of course, in Fang Zheng’s view, the ultimate fate of the Five Spirit Pearls would be to burn. After all, leaving these items in the world only brought trouble, much like those Infinite Gems. But burning them would have to wait until the issues in the Miao Territory were resolved.

But for now.......

”Can you handle the situation here?”

”Of course, Master.”

Zhao Ling’er solemnly accepted the Water Spirit Pearl, nodding her head.

”The drought here resulted from the Old Demon of Black Mountain manipulating the Water Spirit Pearl to absorb spiritual energy. If I return this energy to the world, there should be no problem.”

Saying this, Zhao Ling’er tightly held the Water Spirit Pearl, bowed her head, and began to softly chant a mysterious spell text. Soon, the Water Spirit Pearl in Zhao Ling’er’s hand began to emit an azure radiance, followed by the emergence of refreshing spiritual energy that slowly spread out.

”Rumble———!”

Soon, with the sound of thunder, a torrential rain began to fall. The pouring rain enveloped the entirety of Black Mountain and the small town below.

”It’s raining! It’s raining!!”

Seeing the rain fall from the sky, the town residents began dancing with joy. They rushed out of their houses, frolicking in the rain. Some even opened their mouths, greedily tasting the heavenly nectar. After all, it hadn’t rained here for years; they couldn’t imagine what would happen if it continued this way!

Of course, they hadn’t forgotten their saviors!

”Immortal!!”

As Fang Zheng and his party returned to the town, the town’s residents greeted them with immense joy, kneeling before them with reverence.

”You truly are living Bodhisattvas...... We are saved, we are saved......”

”The yokai have been dealt with, you don’t need to worry anymore.”

Fang Zheng smiled faintly as he spoke to those kneeling before him.

”Continue to strive with your lives ahead. It might be tough for a while, but things will get better....... Well then, we’ll take our leave now......”

With these words, Fang Zheng snapped his fingers, and with a flash of white light, they vanished from the sight of the grateful townspeople. Witnessing this, the people were even more convinced it was the manifestation of immortals, and they worshipped even more devoutly.

”We must build monuments and temples for the immortals! Thank the immortals for saving us!!”

No one noticed the faint, firefly-like brilliance gently appearing over the villagers’ heads, rising heavenward, then disappearing.

”Hmm?”

Meanwhile, back on the airship, Fang Zheng’s expression changed slightly.

”Master? What’s wrong?”

Seeing Fang Zheng’s expression, Zhao Ling’er curiously asked, and Fang Zheng shook his head.

”It’s nothing...... Hmm, probably just an illusion?”

For some reason, Fang Zheng suddenly felt like his firewood had increased a little—strictly speaking, like the feeling of leaves blowing into a fire pit......

Could it be a misperception?

Fang Zheng checked the system and found that the duration of maintaining his Divine Domain hadn’t increased, so he didn’t pay too much attention.

”Well, let’s move on and find the next Five Spirit Pearl!”