Without a second thought, the three retreated simultaneously, their hands glowing with the light of various magical artifacts.
Then a scream rang out. The other two looked closely and saw that the scream came from the cultivator who had used the Blood Demon Eye Divine Power.
At this moment, his eyes were empty, filled only with gushing blood. Those Blood Demon Eyes, which he had cultivated for three hundred years, had been brutally plucked out.
The two exchanged a glance, almost simultaneously extinguished the magical artifacts in their hands, and then knelt down on the spot.
"Senior, spare my life!!!"
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Chapter 422 Presenting the Betrothal Gifts
Lu Xuan tilted his head and glanced at the man and woman kneeling on the ground. Then he let out a soft sound of doubt.
"Your magic weapon is quite good. I'll borrow it for a while and return it to you in two hundred years."
The two were startled, not yet understanding who Lu Xuan was referring to. The man suddenly felt the fan in his hand fly out of his hand uncontrollably.
"Give me back my magic weapon!" he shouted, abruptly standing up. Then he saw Lu Xuan's somewhat indifferent gaze.
"Um... Senior, this magic weapon requires a special refining method, otherwise it is difficult to activate."
However, no sooner had he finished speaking than Lu Xuan waved his hand and opened the folding fan. On the gilded fan surface, a mountain, a river, and a giant roc were painted in meticulous brushwork, the strokes delicate and lifelike. This magical artifact was called the Mountain and River Fan.
"That's quite creative."
Lu Xuan casually waved his hand at the Black Water Serpent roaring below. The young man was shocked to find that the serpent had forcibly controlled his magic weapon without any hindrance.
The mountains and rivers on the Mountain and River Fan grew taller in the wind, transforming from ethereal to real. They were purified into a mountain range a hundred feet high, which descended from the sky.
With a deafening crash, the entire Kongsang Mountain trembled violently once more. To everyone's astonishment, the colossal mountain, so terrifying it sent shivers down their spines, did not collapse. Instead, it was lifted up by the giant serpent's head.
However, because the space narrowed as it went higher, it bore the brunt of all the impacts, and for a moment it began to spin. Lu Xuan did not continue using the Mountain and River Fan. He could clearly feel that the full-force attack had damaged the Mountain and River Fan.
This magical artifact is incredibly powerful. In terms of level, it's roughly equivalent to the Heavenly Jade or the Bloodthirsty Pearl. It's considered a top-tier magical artifact in this world. However, it's still somewhat insufficient to deal with a ferocious beast like the Black Water Serpent.
Casually putting away the Mountain and River Fan, Lu Xuan reappeared above the Black Water Serpent's head. Cyan-purple lightning gathered in his hand. For a moment, he even considered shouting "Rasengan!" or "Lightning Blade!" But thinking it would be too childish, he ultimately just cleanly and decisively slammed the fan down on the Black Water Serpent's head.
The violent lightning made the Blackwater Serpent's head tremble. It then shook its body even more violently, and countless streams of water began to converge around it once more. But this time, Lu Xuan did not quickly dodge. Instead, the lightning in his hand intensified, almost completely covering the Blackwater Serpent's head.
The Black Water Serpent cried out in pain. In reality, Lu Xuan's Yin-Yang Twin Lightning of this level couldn't inflict fatal damage on its physical body. His true target was the Black Water Serpent's consciousness. Because communication was impossible, its consciousness was far too vast and chaotic. If Lu Xuan were to force his way in, he might lose himself. Therefore, he chose a simpler and more brutal method: brainwashing with lightning. He forcibly cleansed the Yin energy from its brain.
After a dozen or so breaths, a massive surge of spiritual energy suddenly erupted from the Black Water Serpent. Lu Xuan was thrown back, but he was unharmed.
The Blackwater Serpent turned its head, its enormous pupils fixed on Lu Xuan. At that moment, Lu Xuan could even see the complexity of human nature revealed in its eyes.
“Very good, it seems you have regained your senses.” Lu Xuan communicated with the other party using his divine sense.
"You've restored my sanity to human form!"
The Blackwater Serpent didn't sound particularly happy. Probably because the feeling of being bombarded with Yin-Yang Twin Lightning was far from pleasant.
“That’s right. As an ancient and unique species, you may be the only Blackwater Serpent left in this world. If you continue to live in such a muddled state, you will eventually perish completely. I always hope that rare things can be passed down. The same goes for you. Try your best to live on.”
As Lu Xuan spoke, he transmitted a wealth of cultivation techniques to the Black Water Serpent. The most abundant of these were the transformation techniques shared by the demons around him. The various spirit beasts and demons of this world were essentially in a primal state; while some had awakened their senses, most hadn't mastered the power of transformation. In Lu Xuan's memory, it seemed only the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, which appeared later, could perfectly transform. It could only be said that the fox demon race were transformation geniuses in any world.
The Blackwater Serpent processed this information almost instantly. Then it hesitated for a moment.
"If you pass on your skills to me, how many years do you expect me to serve you?"
The transmission of cultivation techniques in the world of immortals and heroes is a serious matter. As a demonic beast that had gained sentience, the Blackwater Serpent deeply understood the value of this kind of transmission and even offered to serve Lu Xuan. Of course, this was also related to Lu Xuan's great strength, which allowed him to be evenly matched with its nemesis. However, Lu Xuan shook his head and refused.
"Let's talk about it later. Try transforming first, and then we'll discuss what comes next."
Lu Xuan's initial idea was to subdue the Blackwater Serpent and make it a guardian spirit beast of the mountain. However, he later realized that it was unlikely to be subdued, and even less likely to be killed in a short time. So he changed his strategy midway and tried to awaken the Blackwater Serpent's consciousness. Afterward, he even gave it a cultivation technique, establishing a bond with the Blackwater Serpent.
Getting this creature to follow him willingly is no easy task. However, for Lu Xuan, it's not particularly difficult. The Black Water Serpent has cultivated entirely through instinct. It seems that, apart from the fox demon clan, most spirit beasts cultivate through instinct.
Its supernatural power is limited to a rudimentary form of water manipulation. Although, thanks to its spiritual power, even the simplest water control technique is considered a forbidden spell in its hands, its limited repertoire is ultimately a major weakness. Lu Xuan, on the other hand, possesses a vast array of martial arts skills. After exchanging techniques a few times, it's not worried about being fooled.
The Blackwater Serpent nodded to Lu Xuan, then quickly retreated back to the Heartless Sea. It had been corrupted by the Yin Spirit Power because of its severe injuries. Now that it had recovered and was fully conscious, it naturally wouldn't fear this side effect. It would live in seclusion here, cultivating the various spells Lu Xuan had given it.
Lu Xuan turned around and found many people staring at him in a daze. These people had just witnessed Lu Xuan single-handedly defeat the Black Water Serpent. Such incredible power made them afraid to even breathe when Lu Xuan looked at them.
At this moment, Biyao and Youji also recognized Lu Xuan as the mysterious cultivator from that night. The two couldn't help but feel disheartened. It turned out that the supernatural powers he had displayed that night were merely the tip of the iceberg.
Lu Xuan chuckled as he looked at the somewhat fearful Bi Yao. Then, he casually tossed the Mountain and River Fan to her.
"Here you go. This is a pretty good item. Consider it a betrothal gift for my apprentice."
"Senior, we made a promise."
"Of course, I remember. You would only agree to this marriage if his cultivation surpasses yours. But it doesn't matter. Do you think I can't teach a disciple with a higher cultivation level than you?"
The surrounding crowd was speechless. The cultivation level of this person before them was truly extraordinary. If he were genuinely committed to teaching, no one would doubt the achievements of his disciples. This young girl, whose origins were unknown, was actually valued by such a senior.
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Chapter 423 A Bountiful Harvest
Lu Xuan didn't continue fighting with Bi Yao and the others, but quickly broke away from them. This was because he had already discovered the location of the Dripping Blood Cave during the battle.