Chapter 105: Retracing Bolide Unsealed, Battle Begins
Upon hearing this, the immortals immediately burst into animated discussion. Having witnessed the suffering of the Retracing Bolide Dragon caused by erosion, they naturally harbored deep resentment toward the erosion afflicting themselves.
But having found no solution, they could only let it run its course. Now that the Lord had presented a treasure capable of resolving erosion, how could they not be thrilled?
Before long, the black mist surrounding Xiao had completely dissipated. With a flash of white light, Xiao's figure reappeared before the immortals.
"Lord, this is..."
Xiao felt an indescribable lightness wash over him, as if he had cast off a thousand-catty burden and shaken free from the weight of countless ages.
Moreover, Xiao sensed that all injuries on his body had been fully healed—wounds, internal damage, old ailments... everything vanished.
The seductive whispers that constantly echoed within him had also disappeared. Xiao experienced an unprecedented tranquility he hadn't felt in ages.
It was as if... his karmic debt had been cleansed?
Astonished by this transformation, Xiao's clear, cold voice rang out as he questioned Zhongli.
"Xiao, your karmic debt has been completely eliminated. You need never worry about it again."
Seeing Xiao's figure and sensing the pure, clear aura emanating from him, Zhongli couldn't hide his excitement as he explained.
Afterward, Zhongli took the Horse Talisman from Xiao's hand and began resolving the erosion issues plaguing the other immortals one by one.
Meanwhile, Xiao was pulled aside by Lord Cloud Retainer, who provided him with a more detailed explanation.
In no time, all the immortals' afflictions were resolved. Even the old injuries of their disciples were healed by Zhongli.
"Marchosius, welcome back." Looking at the last to be healed, Marchosius, Zhongli's voice brimmed with nostalgia.
"Yes, I've returned. But from now on, call me Guoba. Marchosius is a name of the past."
Now standing about human height, Guoba felt the intact authority and power within him, speaking with a hoarse, aged voice.
"Very well, old friend." Zhongli nodded, saying no more as his gaze turned toward the distance.
That direction—toward the Vortex Tree.
"Lord, do you intend to seek out the Retracing Bolide Dragon?" Lord Cloud Retainer observed Zhongli's gaze and asked directly.
"Yes. Sealing Retracing Bolide was a last resort. Now that the Horse Talisman can resolve erosion, it is my duty to go and help Retracing Bolide recover his lost memories."
Zhongli's tone was steady, but anyone could hear the nostalgia and excitement beneath it.
Hearing this, the immortals voiced their agreement in unison.
Soon after, the group of immortals and two adepti marched grandly toward the Vortex Tree.
...
Mount Hulao, outside the Southern Heavenly Gate.
Beneath the Vortex Tree.
Before long, the immortals arrived at this place.
Gazing at the Vortex Tree before him, Zhongli's eyes filled with complex emotions—part sorrow, part remembrance.
The other immortals examined the great tree, their expressions equally complicated.
"Granny Ping, is this where the Retracing Bolide Dragon was sealed?" Yanfei looked at the majestic Vortex Tree and asked Ping Ping.
"Yes, this is where the Lord sealed Retracing Bolide back then. That Vortex Tree is actually the Retracing Bolide Dragon's tail," Ping Ping replied with a voice heavy with age and sentiment.
"What?" The younger generation was stunned by Ping Ping's words.
If just its tail had transformed into such a massive Vortex Tree, how enormous must the Retracing Bolide Dragon's true form be?
With such immense power, no wonder he could become the Lord's closest friend and comrade-in-arms.
"Retracing Bolide... I've come to help you." After a moment of reflection, Zhongli spoke.
As soon as the words left his mouth, he began breaking the seal.
Golden divine power surged from Zhongli's body, connecting with the seal beneath the Vortex Tree.
The originally rock-solid seal gradually wore away.
After all, this was a seal Zhongli had created with his full strength. Though corroded by endless ages, it remained formidable.
Even for Zhongli, the seal's creator, removing it was no easy task.
After a while, accompanied by a crisp "crack," Zhongli exhaled in relief and retracted his outward divine power. As his power withdrew,
The earth began to tremble violently, as if a subterranean dragon had overturned. In an instant, several fissures split open, spreading like spiderwebs from the Vortex Tree in all directions.
Simultaneously, a roar filled with fury and hatred erupted from underground.
"Morax! Can a millennium of resentment ever be quelled?"
"I am finally free! It is time... to settle all scores!!!"
Following this, a massive brown four-legged crocodilian dragon, its body as vast as a mountain, burst from the depths. It roared freely, savoring the air of liberation while venting the rage accumulated over countless centuries.
"Morax!!!"
"You actually delivered yourself to me. How convenient for me to avenge my sealing."
The moment it saw Zhongli, the colossal figure immediately roared, its voice dripping with killing intent.
"Retracing Bolide... has erosion corrupted him so severely? To harbor such hatred toward the Lord? They were once closest friends," Yanfei's father remarked, unable to hide his astonishment.
Having traveled extensively, he was unaware that the Retracing Bolide Dragon had suffered so terribly from erosion.
"Silence! I am the Retracing Bolide Dragon, born of elemental crystallization, bearing the power and memory of the earth, as old as mountains and seas—never an ally of insects!"
Hearing Yanfei's father's voice, the Retracing Bolide Dragon immediately roared in response.
It then glanced at the immortals behind Zhongli and sneered, "Morax! Are these the helpers you brought to deal with me?"
"It seems endless erosion has weakened your power greatly. Now you must travel alongside insects."
"Very well. This makes settling our grudge all the more convenient."
"ROAR!!!"
The Retracing Bolide Dragon roared. Without waiting for anyone to speak, it attacked directly.
The dragon's right claw slammed into the ground. The instant its massive claw touched the earth, a fissure shot toward Zhongli and the others.
Following it came a colossal impact of Geo elemental power summoned by the Retracing Bolide Dragon.
"Sigh~"
Zhongli sighed, understanding the situation. Only after defeating the Retracing Bolide Dragon could they have a proper conversation.
Without further hesitation, the vast, ocean-like Geo elemental divine power within him surged forth instantly, sweeping across heaven and earth.
It dyed the sky gold, and a pressure as heavy as mountains instantly engulfed the entire realm.
(End of Chapter)
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