Chapter 243
From the eager gazes of her fellow clan members, it was clear that she was undoubtedly a prodigy of the Bàng clan.
“Please introduce your bloodline power and demonstrate it,” said Murong Xiao’s mother, holding a conch shell in her hand.
“My bloodline power is incredibly strong. If I join the team heading to Xuankong Temple, I can guarantee that our group will never have to worry about anything behind us, and it will even increase our chances of obtaining the Celestial Jade,” she declared confidently.
Oh?
Li Mo straightened up, focusing intently.
“Please begin your performance.”
“Alright!”
Zhen Bàng took a deep breath, her expression serious, her whole body trembling slightly, clearly exerting all her strength.
A phantom of the Bàng clan’s ancestors appeared behind her!
Then, her navel began to emit a radiant glow, and...
The light grew brighter and more dazzling, almost tangible!
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd!
With a soft thud—
The light coalesced into a pearl the size of a baby’s fist, falling to the ground.
“I’m done,” Zhen Bàng said weakly, raising the pearl.
“What’s so special about this pearl?” Murong Xiao’s mother, Wu Qing, asked, prompting a flurry of discussion among the onlookers.
Some speculated that the pearl could explode with immense power, while others claimed it contained the essence of a mirage, capable of bewildering the mind. Opinions varied widely.
Zhen Bàng proudly stated, “Look, this pearl shines and is beautiful. Human women definitely can’t resist it.”
“So?”
“It’s very valuable!”
“?”
Li Mo and the others fell into contemplation.
This glowing pearl was even more dazzling than a night pearl; it was indeed valuable. Selling it could alleviate the team’s worries.
It could even be used to bribe other clans competing for the Celestial Jade...
Something felt off, but they couldn’t quite put their finger on it.
“Time for the judges to score!”
The fish in the lake began to swim, gradually forming a number that all the creatures could see.
“Three points, fail. Next!”
Wu Qing, Murong Xiao’s mother, said helplessly.
Zhen Bàng ran off in tears.
Next, several other clan prodigies took the stage.
A genius from the Water Ginseng clan showcased his formidable regeneration ability; any flesh cut from him would regrow in ten minutes, and he claimed his meat was delicious. As long as he was around, the team’s meals would be guaranteed.
Just as he was about to take a bite of himself, he was asked to leave the stage.
Then came a genius from the Dreaming Jellyfish clan, who excelled in hypnosis... on herself. She fell asleep halfway through her introduction.
“No wonder the Water clan has always been suppressed by the Bird clan,” Li Mo thought. It might not just be because the Bird clan obtained the Jade Phoenix and grew stronger.
Could it be that the Water clan’s abilities were inherently bizarre?
Or had they regressed over the long years?
Cough, well.
The oddities were just a part of it; most of the later contestants were quite reliable.
For instance, a carp that could spit out water bubbles, and a capybara whose sound waves could shatter stone...
Among them, a genius from the Ming Jiao clan successfully passed.
“The bloodline power of the Ming Jiao clan is the control of water vapor, manifested as the ability to summon wind and rain. The size of the summoned storm indicates the strength of the bloodline?”
Li Mo silently calculated.
After transforming into a Ming Jiao, he not only inherited the physique of a human but also gained the ability to manipulate water vapor.
However, he had only recently acquired that ability and had never practiced it...
“Right.”
“I seem to have a peculiar item I’ve kept for a long time.”
Li Mo glanced at his system space.
The Wind and Rain Talisman.
...
PS: The Wind and Rain Talisman was obtained a long time ago, in Chapter 47.
And there’s one more.
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Chapter 261: Summoning Wind and Rain, the Name of the Sky Jiao Resounds in the Southern Wilderness!
“I’m Wu Mo, a foreign Jiao from the Eastern Wilds.”
Little Li Ming Jiao stood on stage introducing himself.
As everyone knew, he was the Best Actor at the inaugural Golden Statue Awards of the Qingyuan Sect.
He touched the pearl he had just bought for a hefty sum, speaking passionately:
“Since I was young, I’ve been a Jiao, growing up in the unfamiliar territory of humans. My father was gravely injured when I was very young, and my mother’s health suffered because of me…”
“But I heard that our Ming Jiao clan needed help, so I traveled thousands of miles to the Southern Wilderness.”
“All of this is because I have a dream!”
Gasps of surprise erupted from the crowd.
Traveling thousands of miles to the Southern Wilderness? Just for a dream?
No need to ask; that dream was surely to revitalize the Water clan!
All the creatures present were deeply moved.
Who wouldn’t be touched by a Jiao with such a tragic background, who had never even seen his kin, yet still traveled so far to offer his strength?
“Rare, so rare! My Water clan needs such a sincere Jiao!”
Wu Qing seemed to recall something, wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes, and led the applause.
Soon, applause erupted from the judges’ table.
If the judges were applauding, how could the other Water clan members sit idly by?
Thus, with just his introduction, Little Li Ming Jiao won thunderous applause, making it seem as if he had already triumphed.
“He hasn’t even started demonstrating his bloodline power yet!”
The young leader of the Xiang Liu clan slammed the table, causing it to tremble under his immense strength.
What good is a pretty speech?
If his bloodline power turns out to be weak, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?
The Water clan members at the same table looked bewildered.
Wait, buddy.
You’re eating faster than anyone else, and no one’s competing with you for food.
Why are you flipping the table after you’ve had your fill?
“Your conviction is commendable! However, competing for the Celestial Jade is extremely dangerous; belief alone isn’t enough. Let’s see your bloodline power,” Wu Qing and the elders of the Ming Jiao clan looked at Wu Mo with anticipation.
Such a sincere clansman, if his bloodline power was outstanding, with a little training, he could take on great responsibilities!
“Of course.”
Li Mo nodded calmly in agreement, transforming into his beast form, suddenly becoming a Ming Jiao several meters long.
His scales were the color of dark clouds, and the majestic head of the Jiao showcased the purity of his bloodline!
Gasps of astonishment rippled through the crowd.
Wu Mo’s bloodline was so pure?
The young leader of the Xiang Liu clan raised both of his brows in surprise, as if this was beyond his expectations.
But he quickly regained his composure.
Even a pure-blood Ming Jiao couldn’t match the strength of the Xiang Liu clan.
How could he possibly surpass the Qing Luan goddess?
“Li brother seems to have not practiced controlling water vapor…”
Murong Xiao felt a bit anxious.
He knew that Li brother wasn’t a true beast; he relied on a transformation technique.
What if he accidentally revealed his true identity?
There were plenty of fifth-grade beasts and even fourth-grade beast kings present; if his human form was discovered, the consequences would be dire.
But Little Li had never intended to do it himself.
Wind and Rain Talisman, activate!
Boom—
With a rumble, the thunder echoed, and the dark clouds that had already gathered in the sky grew even darker, as if brewing a storm.
“Ahem!”
Li Mo sneezed.
The wind howled, and lightning tore through the clouds, ripping open the first breach for the impending downpour.
With a soft thud—
As the first raindrop fell, it was as if a dam had burst, and the world was quickly submerged in a sea of water droplets, a white blur everywhere.
The torrential rain fell, leaving countless creatures drenched and bewildered.
“Is this the wind and rain he summoned?”
“This is a Ming Jiao? I’d believe it if you said it was a dragon!”
“How could he achieve this level without receiving any training in the clan?”
“No one taught him; he must have put in a lot of hard work and effort to reach this point.”
“Our Ming Jiao clan is finally going to produce a true Sky Jiao!”
“Wu Mo isn’t married yet, right? I wonder if he likes shrimp-headed girls…”
The Water clan members watching from the lakeside, including those from the Ming Jiao clan, were all in an uproar.
They were even calculating how to request Little Li to mate with the women of their clan.
With such a powerful bloodline, if the offspring inherited it, they would undoubtedly be extraordinary.
What was even more terrifying was that he could not only summon wind and rain but also make it cease!
The young leader of the Xiang Liu clan exchanged glances with his two heads, utterly astonished, feeling a bit unsettled inside.
No.
Even the strongest Ming Jiao couldn’t compare to the Xiang Liu clan.
And this Wu Mo was so young.
Strong bloodline ≠ strong power...
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