A drop of rainwater penetrated Li Changzhou's mana and fell into the Tongtian River, shooting through it like an arrow, traveling several meters underwater before coming to a stop.
Li Changzhou's pressure mounted.
Although the Third Fairy was merely an immortal and her mana was not as strong as his, her Praying for Rain technique was profound. Coupled with the fact that they were on the Tongtian River and the power of the Treasure Lamp so formidable it was likely an S-tier item, he simply couldn't dry up every drop of rain.
As more and more rain began to breach his Fire Cloud, Li Changzhou flung his sleeves wide, and a streak of Jade Light, as fast as lightning, shot out from within.
The Third Fairy tensed up subconsciously, surprised, as she was at that moment fully focused on powering the Treasure Lotus Lamp, and could not defend herself in time.
But the Jade Light did not strike her; instead, it dissolved into a cluster of green light in midair.
As the green light faded, a white doll with a smile appeared, looking very strange, almost like a Soul Summoning Banner.
The white doll swayed in the Gale.
The Third Fairy glanced at the clouds in slight amazement. Why did it feel... easier now?
[Name: Rebellious Phase Sunny Doll]
[Effect: Praying for Rain]
[Note: "New era, praying for sunshine isn't the only choice for our Sunny Dolls! We define ourselves!"]
Damn it!
Li Changzhou cursed inwardly, not expecting that even with an image specified as a Sunny Doll, such a thing could randomly appear.
The Sunny Doll transformed into Jade Light and became another identical Sunny Doll.
A beam of Heavenly Light pierced through the cloud layer like a Divine Sword.
Within the column of light, the world seemed to have an ethereal beauty.
Li Changzhou pushed hard with both hands, pushing back the gradually descending clouds and rain, then drew them back, curling his fingers into claws as each claw heart conjured a ball of Flames.
Bang! Bang!
He hurled two Fireballs into the clouds.
Boom!
The Fireballs exploded, shaking the sky, forcing apart the cloud and rain layers. The column of light that looked like a Divine Sword rapidly expanded, growing larger and larger.
The dark clouds got pushed to the horizon, the Fireballs blew open a huge hole, and the sunlight, thick as pillars holding up the sky, stood majestically above the Tongtian River.
Neither snow nor rain — it was a sunny day.
"Tie... Third Fairy, how about we both count as winners?"
The Third Fairy turned to look at the Monster, who was radiant within the glow, his figure outlined like golden lines, resplendant, and his handsome face that tended more towards beautiful now appeared imposing and awe-inspiring.
The Third Fairy breathed slightly harder, her pulse quickening. She had exhausted a great deal of her mana, while he seemed completely unaffected.
Following her, many Fairies who had managed to hold back up to that point started chuckling softly as well.
The Dragon Girl glared at Li Qianxia as if she could eat her alive. Li Qianxia pursed her lips, her cheeks puffing up cutely as she looked away towards the sky.
The Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess glanced at the Purple-clad Fairy, who then turned and entered the Cloud Palace. After a short while, she came back out.
"This round is a tie," she announced.
"Why must it be a tie?" Li Changzhou immediately raised his voice, "How about counting it as a win for us both?"
"Coward!" The Dragon Girl snorted coldly.
It had been said before by the Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess: if Li Changzhou were to win against all the immortals, he would be forgiven and allowed to leave. Now that he was requesting a draw as a win, that must signify his fear of death.
"If not fearing death and life, would I then be longing for death and fearing life?" Li Changzhou couldn't be bothered with this eel and again addressed the Purple-clad Fairy, "Fairy, please inquire once more, the Queen Mother's grace is vast, the Bodhisattva is compassionate, what does it matter if both the Third Fairy and I win a round?"
The Purple-clad Fairy wasn't sure if she should go back in.
"Let it be a win," the Turquoise Pool spoke with a laugh, "The Third Fairy went first to solve the riddle, unaware of this Monster's many tricks, paving the way for the sisters. No merits yet toils none the less."
"Yao'er speaks sensibly, it's granted by my palace," came the Queen Mother's slightly amused voice from within the Cloud Palace.
"Thank you, Queen Mother, thank you Wushan Goddess." The Third Fairy gave her thanks, unfurling her sleeves, and flew back up to the auspicious clouds.
The Purple-clad Fairy began, "The second question—"
"Wait!"
"Wait!"
Li Changzhou and Sun Wukong spoke at the same time.
The impatient Sun Wukong continued, "Queen Mother, Bodhisattva, this matters to my Master and my younger brother. Although I'm not a female immortal, as a disciple and elder brother, how can I stand by and do nothing? Why not let your humble Wukong also solve a puzzle!"