Chapter 467: The Opportunity to Subdue the Dragon, The Sea Spirit Treasury

Chapter 467: The Opportunity to Subdue the Dragon, The Sea Spirit Treasury

Wu Tiannan's gaze towards the elderly man changed slightly. He knew that his luck was somewhat unique, and when he encountered the old man, he instinctively felt drawn to him and tried to curry favor. There had to be a reason for this attraction.

Now, as he listened to the old man describe the realms beyond the Immortal Realm, he realized that this elder was likely an extremely powerful existence. Could he be a Godly Sovereign?

"So, Senior is a Godly Sovereign. Junior Wu has been rude!" Wu Tiannan said respectfully.

"Godly Sovereign, huh," the old man chuckled.

"May I ask how I should address Senior?" Wu Tiannan asked, both respectful and curious.

"You may call me Xiao Laotou. I wander around freely and unfettered," the old man replied after a moment's thought.

"So it's Senior Xiao," Wu Tiannan said, his respect deepening.

"Senior Xiao, what are your thoughts on this calamity regarding the true dragon?" Wu Tiannan inquired. He suspected that Xiao Laotou might be a Godly Sovereign or even stronger, and perhaps he could suppress that true dragon.

"The true dragon calamity? Perhaps," Xiao Laotou smiled. "This matter is not something an old man like me should involve myself in. Rest assured, there will be those who will deal with it."

Xiao Laotou's casual attitude made it clear that he was content to be a spectator to the upcoming events.

"A Jade Snow True Dragon, and not even fully mature yet?" Wu Tiannan mused, digesting the old man's words. It seemed that Xiao Laotou knew quite a bit about true dragons, and this particular dragon spirit from the Divine Realm had clearly been manipulated and caused to fall.

Given its extraordinary bloodline, it was likely a descendant of the "old dragon" that Xiao Laotou had mentioned, which meant that the older dragon must be incredibly formidable.

"Youngster, just enjoy the show. Your luck is indeed unusual, but your strength is lacking. If you encounter those fellows, you won't be able to escape. Moreover, your luck may attract the attention of certain individuals," Xiao Laotou cautioned.

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior," Wu Tiannan said, his heart skipping a beat. However, he wasn't overly worried. At worst, he could always return to the Qinghua Realm and stay by the senior's side.

"Since entering the Divine Realm, I've been searching for my martial arts guide, but to no avail. Senior, do you perhaps have any information..." Wu Tiannan continued, not forgetting his original purpose.

As he spoke, he took out a scroll.

"With your luck, you'll eventually find the information you seek. The people I know are definitely not within your reach," Xiao Laotou waved his hand dismissively and turned to leave. "I'm off to watch the show. Farewell, and may we meet again!"

Wu Tiannan couldn't help but feel helpless, but he also knew that Xiao Laotou's words made sense. Given the old man's strength, the people he associated with were certainly not individuals he could have contacted.

"Where could my sister be? Could she have met with some misfortune?" Wu Tiannan's heart tightened at the thought.

He recalled the scene of their first meeting, where his sister had been severely injured and was being pursued. Could she have ultimately failed to escape her pursuers and perished?

Even if she had fallen, there should still be some trace of her, such as the faction that had been chasing her.

"Never mind, I'll head to the Taihe Realm and take a look. It'll be a good opportunity to observe how the Divine Realm handles this major catastrophe," Wu Tiannan decided, setting off towards the Taihe Realm.

...

In the Earth Cloud Realm, the ground was shrouded in thick clouds, denser than ever before.

The Sky Cave had grown even larger, and the clouds swirled around its entrance, forming a vortex. It seemed to be brewing something, or perhaps suppressing something within.

The figure of Tian Shiqi appeared before the Sky Cave.

"Success?" asked a powerful Sky Cave guardian known as the Tian Sha Di Ying.

"Yes, the true dragon has fallen, and the Divine Realm calamity has begun. The Taihe Realm's Heavenly Ladder is about to open," Tian Shiqi nodded.

"With the opening of the Heavenly Ladder in the Divine Realm, will Godly Sovereigns descend, or perhaps even a Supreme?" asked one of the guardians curiously.

"Do you think they'll have the chance to descend?" Tian Shiqi asked rhetorically.

"Makes sense!"

Tian Shiqi turned towards the entrance of the Sky Cave and said in a low voice, "How are you all doing with the task assigned by the Sovereign? Everything must be prepared before the opening of the Heavenly Ladder!"

"Rest assured, we're ready to activate it at any time," one of the guardians laughed.

"However, if we were to use the blood sacrifices of powerful martial artists, the might would be even greater. It would stir the rules of the heavens and shake the Divine Realm, causing it to descend and unite with the Earth Realm," added one of the Tian Sha guardians.

"There are quite a few powerful experts in the Earth Cloud Realm, and they must have noticed the abnormalities here by now. It's a good opportunity to clean up and collect some blood sacrifices," Tian Shiqi said indifferently, agreeing with the suggestion.

Tian Shiqi's figure flickered as he swiftly moved away.

The calamity of the true dragon had captured the attention of the entire Divine Realm, even drawing away powerful beings from the Earth Cloud Realm to discuss the matter.

During this time, the major powers of the Earth Cloud Realm had sent warriors to investigate the unusual occurrences in the central region, but none had returned.

All signs pointed to something amiss in the heart of the Earth Cloud Realm.

On this day, a slaughter took place within the realm, unseen and unknown to any outside observers.

In the Azure Sea Realm, the ancient turtle, Cang Hai Gui, lifted its head, gazing at the sky with a grave expression.

"I must hide more carefully. This Great Cang Heaven and Earth is indeed about to undergo a transformation. If certain individuals were to discover my presence here, it would spell trouble."

With a few gulps, the massive creature gradually shrank, melding seamlessly with the seabed and becoming one with the mud and sand, leaving no trace of its presence.

This was Cang Hai Gui's survival technique, a skill that had saved it during the previous great catastrophe.

On Cloud Island, Xu Yan emerged from his seclusion, swiftly dealing with the unrest in the Azure Sea Realm's Sky Cave and reuniting with Xie Lingfeng. After guiding Xie Lingfeng in his cultivation, Xu Yan had to forgo his plans to travel to the Tai Kun Realm due to time constraints.

Moreover, with Jiang Buling's strength, taking revenge would be effortless, and his second disciple, Meng Chong, was already in the Tai Kun Realm, capable of handling any unforeseen circumstances.

Thus, Xu Yan remained on Cloud Island, instructing both Xie Lingfeng and Xie Tianheng in their martial arts.

Today, the elder of the Sea Spirit Clan visited, fulfilling his promise to allow Xu Yan access to the clan's treasure vault.

As expected, the Sea Spirit Clan's treasure vault was located underwater.

However, Xu Yan was unfazed by the possibility of deception. Even underwater, he would fear no one.

If the Sea Spirit Clan thought that they could gain the upper hand or suppress him by luring him into the sea, they were gravely mistaken and courting disaster.

On his way to the Sea Spirit Clan's treasure vault, Xu Yan received messages from Meng Chong and Jiang Buling, which initially startled him but soon filled him with excitement.

A true dragon had fallen into the Divine Realm, wreaking havoc and conquering all in its path!

"Although I have slain countless foes with the Dragon Subduing Palm, showcasing its power, the true might of this technique lies in subduing dragons!

"True dragons have always been creatures of legend, absent from the Inner Realm, the Spirit Realm, and until now, even the Divine Realm.

"But now, an opportunity has presented itself, and I can finally test the true power of the Dragon Subduing Palm.

"Only by truly subduing a dragon can I break free from the constraints of this technique, comprehend its essence, and become stronger!"

Xu Yan's heart raced with anticipation.

To advance further in the Dragon Subduing Palm, mere comprehension and battle were not enough. He had to face a true dragon in combat and subdue it to truly grasp the essence of the art!

"Master once said that to subdue a dragon, one must possess dragon-like might. Now is the time to test if the dragon's might embodied in my Dragon Subduing Palm differs from that of a true dragon. This is also an opportunity for me to cultivate genuine dragon's might and enhance the power of my Dragon Subduing Palm!"

Moreover, Xu Yan felt that only through a true battle with a dragon, tempered by its might, could he elevate the Dragon Subduing Palm to the level of a supreme divine ability.

"Lord Xu, this is our Sea Spirit Palace."

The elder of the Sea Spirit Clan pointed towards a magnificent underwater palace ahead of them.

"The scenery underwater is indeed colorful and vibrant. Your Sea Spirit Palace is quite a sight to behold."

Xu Yan couldn't help but praise the palace as he gazed at it in admiration.

"It's just a minor feat. Our Sea Spirit Clan's Sea Spirit Palace is actually quite ordinary compared to the True Dragon Spirit Palace, which is said to be even more glorious and grand."

The elder of the Sea Spirit Clan sighed with a hint of nostalgia.

"Oh? What do you know about true dragons?"

Xu Yan's interest was piqued.

News of the true dragon's calamity had not yet reached the Azure Sea Realm, as it took time for information to spread without the use of transmission tokens.

"To be honest, it's incorrect to say that our Sea Spirit Clan is the ruler of the sea. As long as true dragons exist, our clan can never be the true ruler. True dragons are born to command the vast ocean, and our Sea Spirit Clan once belonged to the true dragon lineage..."

The elder of the Sea Spirit Clan began to explain, his voice filled with a sense of awe and respect.

The Sea Spirit Clan was one of the true spirits descended from the true dragons, tasked with ruling the oceans. However, true dragons had long since disappeared from the Divine Realm, and with the changes in the heavens and the earth, the secrets of the past had become shrouded in mystery.

In the present day, the Sea Spirit Clan had risen to become the ruler of the seas, but their power had waned over time.

Although the Sea Spirit Palace was located underwater, the palace itself was situated in a dry area, free from the encroachment of the sea.

Numerous members of the Sea Spirit Clan were gathered along the route, including many beautiful women with soft gazes, who were ready to embrace Xu Yan if he but nodded in their direction.

Xu Yan spotted a familiar face among the crowd, Hai Bo'er from the Spirit Realm. This young woman of the Sea Spirit Clan was also a top genius in the Spirit Realm, and they had sparred together before.

Now in the Divine Realm, her talent was not inferior, and her strength was about to break through the Refining Truth Realm. Her cultivation speed was not slow.

However, the gap between them was growing wider and wider.

Xu Yan nodded to Hai Bo'er in greeting; after all, they were acquainted, so it was only natural to acknowledge her.

Hai Bo'er's jade-like face reddened, and although she looked delighted, there was a hint of complexity in her eyes. After arriving in the Divine Realm, she had been cultivating diligently with the hope of sparring with Xu Yan again someday.

But instead of narrowing the gap between them, it had only widened.

Her current strength was like that of an ant in the eyes of an Immortal Realm powerhouse, who could crush her with a wave of their hand. And to Xu Yan, those Immortal Realm powerhouses were but a wave of his hand away.

Even the Sea Spirit Clan's Great Elder had to treat him with the utmost respect.

"My clan's juniors are indeed beautiful and gentle. Since you, my friend, have taken a liking to one of them..." The Sea Spirit Clan's Great Elder said joyfully.

"Just greeting an old acquaintance," Xu Yan said indifferently.

The Great Elder was taken aback. An old acquaintance?

He made a mental note to ask about this later and find out how Xu Yan knew this particular junior of the Sea Spirit Clan.

Since Xu Yan had this connection with their clan, they would have to nurture her well.

"This is our Sea Spirit Clan's treasure vault."

The Great Elder led Xu Yan to an unassuming and somewhat dilapidated palace and said, "Allow me to present to you our clan's treasure, Sword God Xu Yan."

An elderly member of the Sea Spirit Clan stepped out from his hiding place and greeted Xu Yan respectfully.

"Indeed, it is the Sword God, Xu Yan," the Great Elder affirmed with a nod.

Xu Yan glanced at the elderly man and nodded in greeting.

This elder guarding the treasure vault was no weaker than the Great Elder.

"Our Sea Spirit Clan has a long history, and although we have declined, we still possess some ancient artifacts due to certain reasons. Our foundation is not entirely eroded," the Great Elder said with a sigh as he opened the treasure vault and led Xu Yan inside.

"This old palace was specifically built to store precious treasures and to mislead others," he added, gesturing to the numerous old palaces in the area. Ordinary people would never suspect that the Sea Spirit Clan's most valuable treasures were stored in this unassuming palace.

"Please feel free to choose whatever you like, my friend," the Great Elder said, gesturing for Xu Yan to help himself.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony," Xu Yan said with a nod.

The Sea Spirit Clan's treasure vault contained a plethora of precious artifacts, each one extraordinary. Among them were even artifacts imbued with the laws of the Dao.

However, after obtaining the Primordial Turtle's carapace, Xu Yan was no longer interested in ordinary treasures.

Moreover, although the Great Elder had given him free rein to choose, Xu Yan was not a greedy person. Thus, he only intended to select a few items that caught his eye.

"Hmm, what's this?" Xu Yan's eyes landed on a dazzling white garment, woven from an unknown material, exquisite beyond compare. He was immediately intrigued.

"This is said to be the garment of our Sea Spirit Clan's ancient emperor, a treasure that a female powerhouse in the Grand Unity Realm once tried to purchase, but I refused her offer," the Great Elder explained.

"It's a pity there's only one," Xu Yan remarked, shaking his head.

Initially, he had considered taking the garment as a gift for someone, but upon further thought, he felt that giving it to either Du Yu'ying or Yun Miaomiao would be inappropriate.

Since that was the case, he decided not to give it to anyone.

"There's another one here," the Great Elder said, quickly opening a jade box below the garment and producing another set of clothing. "There are two sets, so please take them, my friend."

Fearing that Xu Yan might refuse, the Great Elder eagerly placed the garments into the jade box and handed it to Xu Yan, as if the box were a hot potato.

"These two garments have been coveted by others, and due to various reasons, they were unable to obtain them. They may still be pining after them, which could bring trouble your way. So, my friend, I urge you to consider this carefully before accepting them," the Great Elder said with a sigh.

(End of Chapter)

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