Chapter 0878 Duel of the Two Dragons

Chapter 0878: Clash of Two Dragons

Qin Yun and Xian Rujing, both nervous and exhilarated, entered their dual cultivation state.

The energy surging from the Imperial Source Stone roared like tidal waves of fury, coursing violently through their bodies. If not for their indomitable physiques, they would never have been able to withstand such an intensity of energy.

Xian Rujing exclaimed excitedly, "You really have remarkable skills! What exactly did you do?"

Qin Yun chuckled, "I carved a Sun Pattern onto the Imperial Source Stone. I didn’t expect it to work on the first try!"

"Our absorption speed is now much faster than before, and with our dual cultivation... I think there’s a real chance we might achieve a breakthrough within two weeks!" Xian Rujing grew even more excited at the thought of soon becoming a Peak Martial King.

"Don’t be so certain," Qin Yun laughed. "Here’s the plan—you control the energy flow, and I’ll focus on carving patterns."

Xian Rujing took the Imperial Source Stone from Qin Yun, now that its seal was broken, and began absorbing its energy.

She took the lead in circulating the energy, allowing it to flow back and forth between her and Qin Yun’s bodies.

This way, Qin Yun could focus his efforts on carving patterns.

He wasn’t directly engraving Sun Patterns onto the Imperial Source Stone this time.

Instead, he first carved the "Nine Gathering Sun Pattern" onto beastskin, then transferred it onto the stone.

He was extremely skilled at this technique, having successfully used it in a previous pattern-carving competition.

Xian Rujing watched Qin Yun in amazement. She had heard before that he possessed the Dual Mystic Pattern Soul and was a soul refiner—his talent was terrifyingly *heaven-defying*.

A major reason why the Heavenly Dragon Gate had come down from Immortal Realm was precisely because of Qin Yun.

Beyond that, Xian Rujing also knew Qin Yun harbored an extremely rare Sacred Yang Spiritual Vein.

"Qin Yun, I used to think the Heavenly Dragon Gate was making too big a deal by sending people down from the Immortal Realm just for you. But now, it seems their decision was justified," Xian Rujing said, seeing him in a new light.

"Why? You wouldn’t betray me, would you?" Qin Yun said with a laugh.

"I’m in the same boat as you now," Xian Rujing snorted. "And I only do what benefits me! Cooperating with the Heavenly Dragon Gate brings me no advantages—they’d just try to exploit me instead."

Because of Long Chuanwu’s incident, the Heavenly Dragon Gate had also grown distant from Xian Rujing. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been mistreated by the Mystic Realm Dragon Gate before.

"Rujing, are there many people in the Immortal Realm who possess the Sacred Yang Spiritual Vein?" Qin Yun asked.

"Of course not. They’re all protected by great sects—they’re incredibly valuable individuals," Xian Rujing replied. "Enough about that. Focus on carving your patterns!"

She tightly grasped Qin Yun’s hand, pouring streams of energy into his body. Through the Sun and Moon Heart Sutra, she amplified that energy.

Qin Yun was freed from cultivation concerns—Xian Rujing handled everything. His only task was to carve patterns.

With the Imperial Source Stone’s seal broken, the energy release speed had increased dramatically, and Qin Yun and Xian Rujing’s absorption rate was equally swift.

In less than three hours, the entire Imperial Source Stone had been depleted.

In the past, it would have taken them several days!

Qin Yun hadn’t finished carving the patterns yet, but Xian Rujing showed no impatience. She took the opportunity to continue circulating the Sun and Moon Heart Sutra, refining the energy within both their bodies.

Somehow, Xian Rujing felt a mysterious connection between her and Qin Yun—their energies seemed to merge into one.

After some thought, she attributed it to the fact that she was wearing the *Slave Control Collar*.

A few more hours passed, and Qin Yun felt that the energy absorbed earlier had been fully absorbed and integrated, mainly due to Xian Rujing's guidance using the Sun and Moon Heart Sutra.

Qin Yun had now completed carving the Nine Gathering Sun Pattern and swiftly transferred it onto the Imperial Source Stone—this time using one of Xian Rujing's stones.

Once the Nine Gathering Sun Pattern was imprinted on the Imperial Source Stone, it was as if the stone had suddenly been unsealed; its energy erupted wildly.

Seeing Qin Yun succeed once again, Xian Rujing was overjoyed in her heart.

Following this, they resumed their previous arrangement: Xian Rujing guided the energy while Qin Yun focused on carving the Nine Gathering Sun Pattern.

Over ten days passed, and after consuming more than thirty Imperial Source Stones, Xian Rujing finally reached the Peak Martial King Realm!

The fourth transformation of the Dao Mystic Pill had turned into the Mystic King Dao Pill, capable of unleashing a force of Mystic Martial King power!

With a fluid motion of her jade-white hand, Xian Rujing released a faint white energy carrying a terrifyingly powerful energy. Even Qin Yun, who was merely observing from the side, felt his heart race.

"Qin Yun, you can't possibly beat me now!" Xian Rujing laughed triumphantly.

"Rujing, you used the Sun and Moon Heart Sutra to cultivate with me—I benefited too, you know!" Qin Yun smiled faintly. "Don't think you're the only one who improved!"

Xian Rujing looked surprised. "What's your current cultivation level now?"

After consuming the Imperial Qi Pill earlier, Qin Yun had broken through to the Midstage Martial King Realm. Now, through joint cultivation with Xian Rujing and absorbing energy from her thirty-plus Imperial Source Stones, he was at the brink of breaking through.

"I'm almost at the Late-stage Martial King Realm!" Qin Yun chuckled. "If you keep cultivating with me for a few more days, I should break through!"

Xian Rujing had been stuck at the Late-stage Martial King Realm for a long time and only managed to overcome the bottleneck after consuming those thirty-plus Imperial Source Stones.

She had assumed that while she could break through, Qin Yun would still need more time—yet he was already close!

"Alright, since you did the pattern work, I'll provide the Imperial Source Stones!" Xian Rujing huffed. "I'm not some petty woman!"

"Thanks, Sis Rujing!" Qin Yun grinned.

Over these past ten-plus days, Long Bei had had visitors several times, urging him to head to the Bloodfiend Dragon Lair.

Long Bei had put them off with excuses, waiting for Long Cangsheng's flag array to be completed.

Half a month passed, and Long Cangsheng still hadn't arrived, which made Long Bei antsy.

Qin Yun, however, hoped for more time—he was likely to break through in another two or three days.

Since Xian Rujing's cultivation was slightly higher than Qin Yun's, she channeled more energy into his body while using the Sun and Moon Heart Sutra, keeping less for herself.

Two days later, Long Cangsheng finally arrived!

The moment he appeared, he saw Qin Yun and Xian Rujing deep in their cultivation.

"Talk amongst yourselves—we're at a critical point in our training!" Qin Yun greeted Long Cangsheng from afar.

Long Cangsheng said, "Yu Cang has already left Dragon King Manor! Long Yingkun is getting impatient—he might come here in the next two days!"

Long Bei replied, "Give the flag array to Qin Yun! I'll deal with Long Yingkun, that damned Celestial Dragon, while you handle the others... We just need to hold out for a while. Once the Sword Family arrives, the pressure will ease up!"

Long Cangsheng took out the flag array and placed it beside Qin Yun.

Qin Yun said, "Buy me a few more days—I'm on the cusp of reaching the Late-stage Martial King Realm!"

Long Cangsheng looked surprised. "Already? I remember you were only at the Initial or Midstage Martial King Realm before?"

Qin Yun laughed, "With the Imperial Essence Pill and Imperial Source Stones, of course it's fast!"

Long Bei said, "Don't worry, we'll stall as long as we can!"

Next, Long Bei and Long Cangsheng began discussing battle strategies.

Although Long Bei and Long Yingkun were both Celestial Dragons, their strongest immortal powers were sealed to prevent being drawn into the Immortal Realm. So they're only slightly stronger than a Half-Immortal, but as dragons, their draconic bodies and strength far surpass any human's.

Long Cangsheng, who cultivated the Heavenly Dragon Technique and could transform into a dragon, was also a powerful Half-Immortal. Moreover, as a Runes Master, he possessed many powerful artifacts like Dao Talismans and Imperial Talismans. Even surrounded, he could hold his own for a while.

"Grandfather, the Dragon King Manor's defensive formation is very strong. The Sword Family might be blocked outside when they arrive!" Qin Yun said.

"Don't worry about that! I was responsible for maintaining the Dragon King Manor's formation, and I rigged it long ago!" Long Cangsheng laughed. "If the Sword Family really breaks in, even if the Heavenly Dragon Gate and Mystic Realm Dragon Gate join forces, they won't stand a chance!"

Before they knew it, two days had passed.

Qin Yun still hadn't broken through, and Xian Rujing grew impatient.

Over these two days, more and more people had gathered outside the Nine Dragons Demon Prison Tower.

They were all waiting for Long Bei to emerge so they could head to the Blood Evil Dragon Cave together.

Especially today—the crowd was the largest, indicating they had decided to set out today.

Suddenly, a stern, authoritative voice rang out: "Long Bei, why are you stalling? It's been over half a month, and you still haven't finished your trivial matters? Know your place in the Dragon King Manor!"

The speaker was clearly the "Immortal Dragon Ancestor" of the Dragon King Manor—Long Yingkun.

Long Bei coldly retorted, "Long Yingkun! Don't think I don't know—you're sending me to my death in the Blood Evil Dragon Cave. I'll go eventually, so why the rush?"

"After I enter the Blood Evil Dragon Cave, I might not return alive. Can't I do what I want before I die?"

Long Bei's defiance shocked the Half-Immortals of the Dragon King Manor, as they had never seen him defy Long Yingkun like this before.

"Long Bei, even if you die, you are still a slave of the Dragon King Manor! You never had any right to bargain!" Long Yingkun said coldly.

"Long Yingkun, since I'm dead either way, aren't you afraid I'll fight you to the death?" Long Bei stood at the entrance, glared down, eyes burning with killing intent.

The Half-Immortals, Emperor Wu, and Martial Kings below met his icy gaze, and terror gripped their hearts, as if death itself were approaching.

"Audacious slave! With the Manor Lord absent and no Beast Taming Ring to control you, do you think you can do as you please?" Long Yingkun roared furiously, his thunderous voice shaking the entire Nine Dragons Demon Prison Tower.

Long Bei shot into the air and declared coldly, "Long Yingkun, I've put up with you long enough! Today, one of us must die! For the millennia of enslavement you've forced upon me, I will reclaim everything you owe me today!"