The Chronicle of the Hidden Dragon in the Azure Sea

Chapter 13: Chapter 13 – The Green Shadow in the Ocean Night



The crashing of collapsing stone still echoed. Chunks of ceiling fell as seawater surged into Hải Long Thành like a massive serpent. Amidst the silvery waves, the man in green robes stood motionless, the fishskin scroll gleaming in his grasp.

The Lục Phong Sect Reveals Itself

Quang Minh barked harshly:

"Who are you? Why is the Lục Phong Sect entangled in the secrets of the Divine Art of Transforming into a Dragon?!"

The green-robed figure let out a soft laugh, his voice cold as mountain winds:

"Because the Lục Phong Sect has never been an outsider in the affairs of Jianghu."

He pulled down his veil, revealing a sharply chiseled face and eyes as narrow and piercing as blades. Bích Thủy gasped:

"Lê Hoàng Tử… Elder of the Lục Phong Sect?!"

Quang Minh clenched his sword tightly, eyes flashing with shock. Lê Hoàng Tử, once hailed as the most upright man of the Lục Phong Sect and known as the "Gentleman of the Pure Wind," was now unveiled as a hidden conspirator.

Lê Hoàng Tử smirked:

"Years ago, Nguyễn Tinh Vân and I jointly studied the Dragon Soul Diagram. But that old fool was too afraid of the Divine Art of Transforming into a Dragon to pursue its secrets. I, however, am not."

The Truth Exposed

Bích Thủy quivered as she demanded:

"You want to practice the Divine Art of Transforming into a Dragon… even if it makes you a monster?"

Lê Hoàng Tử spoke icily:

"A monster? In this world, only the strong rule; the weak are trampled. Supreme martial arts are nothing but a path to escape the shackles of lowly fate."

He raised the fishskin scroll, his eyes blazing:

"The Divine Art of Transforming into a Dragon is more than martial skill. It can seize control of the earth's vital dragon veins, allowing the practitioner to dominate Đại Việt's entire geomantic energy. When that happens… the imperial court, Jianghu—all will kneel at my feet!"

Quang Minh roared:

"You're mad! Tampering with the nation's dragon veins is treason!"

Lê Hoàng Tử laughed derisively:

"Quang Minh… you're still young and believe in righteousness. But has righteousness ever fed you? Has it ever protected the one you love?"

Bích Thủy Shields Quang Minh with Her Body

Suddenly, Lê Hoàng Tử gathered his energy and struck at Quang Minh. Water surged like a collapsing mountain. Quang Minh staggered back three steps, his face pale.

Bích Thủy screamed:

"Get back!"

She leapt forward, placing herself in front of Quang Minh. Lê Hoàng Tử's strike slammed directly into her back. A chilling THUD resounded. Blood gushed from her lips.

Quang Minh caught her in his arms, crying out:

"Bích Thủy!!"

Bích Thủy forced a faint smile, whispering:

"You… must not die… Jianghu still needs you…"

Then she collapsed, her breathing as fragile as silk.

Quang Minh Awakens a New Martial Art

Quang Minh lifted his head, eyes blazing red:

"Lê Hoàng Tử… YOU… MUST… DIE!!"

At that instant, the intricate patterns of the Dragon Soul Diagram blazed into clarity in his mind. Warm currents surged through his veins as the long-forgotten martial verses Nguyễn Tinh Vân had once taught him suddenly burned into sharp focus.

"The five elements give birth and restrain one another, all converging to a single point. Divine force unites; the dragon emerges from the sea!"

Quang Minh shouted, unleashing a punch that churned the waves into chaos. Hắc Trường Uy, who stood nearby, was hurled away, crashing into the stone wall.

Lê Hoàng Tử's expression darkened:

"How… can you harness the Dragon Soul Diagram?!"

Quang Minh gritted his teeth:

"Nguyễn Tinh Vân left me more than martial arts. He left me righteousness."

He charged at Lê Hoàng Tử, executing a sword strike unseen before. The swordlight twisted like a dragon's roar, mingling with the roaring ocean.

Their energies collided with a deafening crash, seawater spraying high like a waterfall. The ground of Hải Long Thành began to split apart.

Lê Hoàng Tử staggered, blood trickling from his mouth. He retreated, eyes brimming with hate:

"You… just wait. The Lục Phong Sect… will return!"

Then he flung himself backward into the shadows, vanishing into the roiling waves.

Quang Minh cradled the barely conscious Bích Thủy, his eyes growing solemn. Beyond them, the Eastern Sea churned into silver waves, thunderclouds rolling in, heralding a storm poised to engulf all of Jianghu.

Another tempest… was silently beginning.


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