Chapter 31: The Jellyfish Holy Son, Lurking in the Sect

As Liu Changlong, the leader of the Grain Transport Gang, appeared, Luo Zhou did not hesitate. With his Qimei Staff in hand, he exerted the strength of nine oxen, locked his Dharma Eyes, and threw the Dragon-Slaying Spike!

But instantly, an invisible force emerged.

It felt as if a current of water was flowing around him; under this current, everything became like floating duckweed—drifting, yet unable to rise.

Luo Zhou’s throwing motion was interrupted, suddenly finding no leverage to exert force, rendering him unable to complete the throw.

Liu Changlong had escaped through a tunnel and appeared directly within ten feet of Luo Zhou.

He had entered the range of the Dragon-Slaying Spike immediately, unlike previous enemies who would slowly enter his casting range, giving him time to throw.

The two faced each other, casting their techniques simultaneously.

The Qi Refining stage was certainly faster than the Body Tempering stage!

Liu Changlong unleashed his Qi Refining specialty, the True Qi of Weak Water: Weak Water Duckweed, preventing Luo Zhou from using the Dragon-Slaying Spike.

Luo Zhou frowned. *This is bad.*

He spoke slowly, "Turn the rivers and seas, rise the colossal waves!"

He consumed a Tide Qi!

*Boom!* Infinite colossal waves rose around him, and endless floods appeared, forming massive surges that carried a frantic, chilling, and domineering force, capable of destroying everything.

However, Liu Changlong declared, "Three Thousand Weak Waters, not a feather shall rise!"

He also unleashed a divine ability. A calm current appeared around him, leaving no ripples. Under this divine ability, Luo Zhou’s "Turning Rivers and Seas" gradually dissipated and vanished.

Luo Zhou was shocked. *This is it, I'm finished!*

Unexpectedly, Liu Changlong suddenly bowed toward Luo Zhou.

"Disciple, Liu Changlong, greets the Sect Holy Son!"

*What the hell?*

Luo Zhou froze and asked, "What Sect Holy Son?"

"Holy Son, stop pretending. I have already sensed the Tide Qi you used in that divine ability just now.

Furthermore, our Dharmic powers share the same origin. I also sensed that although you are only in the Body Tempering stage, your body contains Heavenly Water Qi, Heavy Water Qi, and Tide Qi—the three top-tier water elements of our Heavenly Palace.

Ordinary disciples of our Heavenly Palace can only cultivate one top-tier water element.

Only the Holy Son can cultivate multiple top-tier water elements unconditionally and without distinction!

If you are not the Holy Son, then who is!"

Luo Zhou was speechless. His eyes flickered as he spoke slowly

"All waters are magnificent, the Profound Origin grants longevity, the Nine Turns of the Milky Way, the Heavenly Mother is supreme!"

He recited the hymn of the Water Mother Heavenly Palace he had just heard.

Liu Changlong responded immediately, reciting the hymn along with him.

"All waters are magnificent, the Profound Origin grants longevity, the Nine Turns of the Milky Way, the Heavenly Mother is supreme!"

Luo Zhou continued, "I have a great mission. I am lurking here in Cuimei City to infiltrate the Heaven-Earth Dao Sect.

My information must never leak, which is why I have never contacted you, but I know of you.

I happened to pass by and a battle broke out, so I came specifically to investigate. What exactly happened?"

An air of majesty entered Luo Zhou's voice as he began to bluff the man to death!

Liu Changlong said, "Holy Son, I have been lurking here for fifteen years. My core mission is to accept the orders of your Protector and protect you.

Although I am merely peripheral support and do not know who the Holy Son truly is, I will inevitably act if danger arises.

Five years ago, when trouble broke out on your side, I had to trigger the sea beasts to attack the city to create chaos, allowing your Protector to erase all traces!"

Luo Zhou was stunned. *What does this mean?*

Aside from his own fake identity, there was actually a real Holy Son of the Water Mother Heavenly Palace lurking in Cuiling City?

Even the sea beast attack that caused his parents' deaths was orchestrated by them?

Luo Zhou's expression darkened.

Over there, the battle was raging. Two water giants had been defeated, leaving only one still standing.

Liu Changlong dispersed his water Qi and continued, "Holy Son, I cannot escape this time. The enemy's Fire Crow Army has been deployed."

"Disciple, if I must die, then so be it. It is not worth grieving."

"But I have an injustice to report to you.

Besides lurking here to protect you, I have another mission: to offer sacrifices for the sect.

I have been performing sacrifices for fifteen years, but recently, I truly could not bring myself to do it—to slaughter these innocent children.

Last month, I reported to my superior that I wanted a transfer. My superior agreed immediately, saying I would be transferred in three months.

But during this month's sacrifice, the Constables arrived!

They sold me out to get rid of me!

They betrayed the sect, abused their public office for private gain, and engaged in corruption. I am reporting them; I ask the Holy Son to uphold justice for me!"

Luo Zhou nodded and said, "I understand. Liu Changlong, I know you have dedicated everything to the sect for these fifteen years, worked hard, and remained loyal.

I will report the truth to the sect. As for your superior, I will..."

At this point, Luo Zhou suddenly lunged, triggering the Dragon-Slaying Spike.

*To hell with this and that; the man dropped his True Qi, so he dies.*

As for the superior or the real Holy Son, he would kill this rogue first before dealing with anything else.

Liu Changlong was listening with excitement, completely unprepared. A spear pierced through his eye, then exploded his head. Dead!

Blood, brain matter, and bone fragments sprayed in all directions!

Luo Zhou said coldly, "The demon Liu Changlong, who slaughtered the weak and murdered children, is unforgivable. Having committed many evils, he must be punished!"

"He who commits much injustice shall surely perish!"

He did not take anything from Liu Changlong's body, because the Constables would arrive soon.

Taking anything would risk being tracked.

Luo Zhou immediately turned to leave.

However, as he walked away, he felt as if countless children were crawling toward this spot.

They were all Death Wraiths; they seemed to be laughing and playing, filled with immense joy.

Liu Changlong had killed too many children. The other demons, though they killed people, were eventually consumed by the Death Wraiths before Luo Zhou could sense them.

But this time, Luo Zhou felt it.

Luo Zhou immediately fled at high speed.

Liu Changlong's soul found it hard to believe he had died just like that, but he smiled.

"Good. With such a decision from the Sect Holy Son, my Water Mother Heavenly Palace will surely flourish!"

"Fifteen years of hardship... it was worth it!"

Looking at the children crawling toward him, he felt no remorse!

"I killed you for the sect. Come! If there is a grudge, settle it. I am not afraid!"

In the silence, he was slowly consumed by the Death Wraiths. Evil met its retribution!

Luo Zhou hurried away. He was only a few steps from the Grain Transport Gang battlefield when—*Boom!*—the last giant over there was also shattered.

However, Luo Zhou vanished quickly. This was the escape route arranged by Liu Changlong, designed cleverly to avoid being cornered.

Luo Zhou moved swiftly. Today was the first day of the lunar month; he had to go to the Dao Academy.

By the time he reached the academy, the merit-transferring session had not yet begun. He smiled inwardly at the killing of Liu Changlong.

Only one old Crocodilian Dragon remained!

But, the Holy Son Liu Changlong mentioned?

Could there really be a Holy Son of the Water Mother Heavenly Palace here?

Was his purpose here truly to infiltrate the Heaven-Earth Dao Sect, as he claimed?

Otherwise, what was he doing here?

He looked around. Could it be Zuo Sanguang? Or perhaps the Senior Brother Cui Jian? Zhang Quan was definitely impossible!

While Luo Zhou was lost in thought, news had already reached those in the classroom who were quick to hear rumors.

"Something happened at the Grain Transport Gang. They say some transported monsters broke loose."

"Even the Fire Crow Army has been deployed. It's a massive battle."

"Many people died. It seems the leader of the Grain Transport Gang is dead."

"Who is the leader?"

"Liu Changlong. An ordinary cultivator, an honest man, quite obscure."

"It's not just him. They say four Constables died—Yan Ruoyi, Chi Yu, Wang Ying, and Wu Lihui. Over fifty constables are dead..."

"Good heavens, what kind of monster is powerful enough to do that!"

The Sect and the government did not publicize the Water Mother Heavenly Palace to the outside world; they could only claim that monsters had escaped to cover it up.

Amidst the chatter, Immortal Wang drifted into the classroom.

"Silence! Focus!

There are only one year and five months left until the Liang Kingdom Ascension Ceremony of our Sect. Do not concern yourselves with outside matters; you must make haste in your cultivation.

Participating in our Sect's Ascension Ceremony is the greatest purpose of your lives!

Remember, there is only one such opportunity each month. Seize it and cultivate well."

As he spoke, Immortal Wang was silently casting a spell.

"Remember, before the Ascension Assembly, do not advance to the Qi Refining stage. If you advance, you will be demoted back to the Body Tempering stage during the assembly and given a poor evaluation."

A type of invisible aura, Blood Fiend Qi, emanated from him, passing through the lecture podium and other artifacts to spread throughout the entire classroom.

Under the invasion of the Blood Fiend Qi, Luo Zhou felt goosebumps rising on his skin, and his flesh felt inexplicably itchy and sore.

He immediately began to cultivate. Nothing was more important than his own strength!