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Chapter 615: Seven Days, the Old Man Still Shines in the Clear Sky of Hongze
Chapter 615: Seven Days, the Old Man Still Shines in the Clear Sky of Hongze
Among the Four Floods, only the Eastern Flood had never witnessed any conflicts.
Aside from this group of Purple-Bearded White Dragons who disliked slaughter, their formidable strength was enough to strike fear into the hearts of others, leaving no room for any other power to even consider challenging them.
It was rumored that the Eastern Dragon King had once left Hongze in his youth to travel across Shenzhou, and his temperament was different from the other Dragon Kings. Instead of being called the Eastern Dragon King, he preferred others to address him as Master Zixuan.
A Dragon Clan demon at the Dao Realm, he stood proudly at the pinnacle of Hongze!
At this moment, inside the Eastern Dragon Palace.
A middle-aged man wore a simple blue robe, with no adornments on his body, except for his mottled hair tied up with a purple bamboo stick.
The palace was different from the other Dragon Palaces, without long stairs or treasure thrones. Instead, there were identical clean desks neatly arranged like a classroom.
The middle-aged man sat behind one of these desks.
Rather than calling him the renowned Dragon King of Hongze, he appeared more like a teacher.
Master Zixuan silently gazed at the two Dragon Seals on the desk.
On the other side of the desk, Prince Zi Yang, who had hurried back, was pouring tea for himself while describing his experiences from the western lands.
"Father, you must meet him. This young man is extraordinary, like a reincarnated immortal."
"Of course, I will meet him."
Master Zixuan's eyes filled with reminiscence. He trusted his son's judgment and believed in the Nanyang Sect as well.
People from that place, whether it was Jiaoyang or Xuanqing, might have many character flaws, but one thing was certain—they were all good people.
Xuanqing was still alive and had gained this young man's approval to become the Sect Leader of Nanyang. That young man with the surname Shen must also be like them; he couldn't be all bad.
It was just that their elders were not up to the task, failing to bring peace to Hongze. Instead, they had turned it into this ghostly state, forcing good people to become butchers just to survive.
Master Zixuan took out a piece of paper filled with writing from his sleeve and carefully laid it flat.
Every word and sentence on it was the result of careful consideration.
This was a "petition" accusing the parents of Hongze—the immortal who had come with a jade decree.
A red seal had already been affixed to the petition.
Master Zixuan took a deep breath, reached out, and touched the other two Dragon Seals. His five fingers, capable of effortlessly lifting mountains, trembled slightly.
He was about to take up these seals, bearing the wishes of countless beings on land and sea.
Innocent beings, unaware of the source of their suffering, struggled to survive, not even knowing who the immortal of Hongze was or how the people of Shenzhou lived peacefully. They believed that living in constant fear was normal, and if they angered a powerful being, having their entire clan exterminated and their homes destroyed was a deserved fate.
But Master Zixuan had seen Shenzhou and knew that these things were not normal; they made no sense!
These beings needed a voice to cry out to the heavens.
And since he was of little use, he was the one who should do this.
Bang! Bang! The two seals fell one after the other, and Master Zixuan, without saying a word, carefully folded the petition and placed it inside the jade seal.
For ten thousand years, he had done nothing else but establish a connection—a path that led directly to the Immortal Court.
Countless friends and relatives, countless loyal followers.
After a long period of preparation, this path was now complete, requiring only seven days to reach its destination.
In seven days, he would replace the immortal of Hongze!
The jade seal transformed into flowing light and vanished. On the ancient heavenly road, countless figures with solemn expressions moved swiftly from Hongze to Shenzhou, from the countryside to the halls of power, and finally to the Immortal Court, delivering the petition to the hands of the immortal officials at the fastest speed.
"Let's go. I want to thank this young friend, Shen Yi."
Master Zixuan slowly stood up and walked out of the palace.
"But I haven't finished my tea yet."
Prince Zi Yang hurriedly drank the tea and followed, speaking in a low voice, "Didn't you hear what I said earlier...?"
Shen Yi was still thinking about killing immortals, and his father showed no reaction to this shocking news?
"..."
Master Zixuan stopped and paused for a moment before lightly patting Prince Zi Yang's shoulder and smiling, "Those are not matters for you young ones to worry about. Relax and enjoy the things you should have. Step out of this small place and see the true world."
"He is a favored child of heaven and should not be a demon hunted by the Immortal Court."
"Do you understand?"
"Let us old folks, whose lives are almost over, handle these offending matters."
Upon hearing this, Prince Zi Yang fell silent and then showed a bitter expression.
This document, at most, can only transfer Hongze Great Immortal away, but he is still an immortal. After returning to the heavens and receiving his punishment, he will naturally find out who is behind this mischief.
With the power of an immortal, dealing with a wild dragon with no background in the mortal realm would be as easy as snapping your fingers.
...
Western Flood, Mountain Movers Sect.
Ji Jingxi played the zither, Ye Jiu drank wine, and Deng Xiangjun played with the stones on the ground, while the others kept them company.
Having left the Southern Seven Sects of Hongze, they no longer had that big pagoda tree.
Shen Yi leaned back in his recliner, enjoying the hard-earned leisure.
Of course, although he was lying down, the many guardian boulders under his command were tirelessly hunting down the remnants of the Western Dragon Palace in the water day and night. However, the results were meager... At least compared to the millions of years of demon lifespans they had dealt with before, these few thousand years of insignificant lives no longer piqued Shen Yi's interest.
Until a figure in a blue robe strolled in, slowly stepping into the Mountain Movers Sect.
The six sect leaders of Southern Hong all stopped what they were doing and stood up in unison, even the proud Ye Jiu, who at this moment, showed nothing but respect, bowing deeply and sincerely.
"We pay our respects to Master Zixuan."
Even when Nanyang was destroyed and the seven sects were trapped in the remote areas, they never held a grudge against this aged Purple Bearded White Dragon.
Everyone was well aware that he had already done his utmost within his capabilities and had always cared for the seven sects, even going so far as to use Zi Ling's name to intimidate the immortals. It was a great humiliation for Master Zixuan.
The middle-aged man looked at them with affection, even though among them were Heaven Realm cultivators, all of them were sect leaders who presided over their sacred lands. But in his eyes, they seemed like a group of children who had yet to grow up.
He gently nodded and walked over to the recliner, lightly pressing down on Shen Yi, who was about to stand up.
Under that slightly rough palm, Shen Yi felt as if his entire body was being restrained, unable to move. However, it wasn't a malicious suppression but rather a soothing warmth that helped ease his fatigue and injuries.
"You are the great contributor of Hongze, and you can lie down and talk to anyone, including this old man."
Master Zixuan joked with a smile, instantly dispelling the subtle uneasiness in the hearts of the Southern Hong sect leaders, and they all smiled.
He casually pulled over a stone stool and sat down next to Shen Yi.
"I won't ask how you managed to do it."
"But I know that along the way, you must have endured a lot of hardship."
He lightly tapped his finger on Shen Yi's forehead.
"Hmm?"
Shen Yi was still pondering the gap between himself and the Dao Realm, wondering how to make up for it. If he used the Greedy Wolf Star Chart, could he break free from the Eastern Dragon King's restraint? The next moment, he felt his thoughts gradually dissipating, falling into an unprecedented tranquility.
His eyebrows furrowed, and he instinctively wanted to resist.
He even subconsciously began to mobilize the power of Southern Hong.
But the Eastern Dragon King had already retracted his finger, looking at him with a complex expression.
Even though he had traveled through Shenzhou before, Master Zixuan had never seen anyone so resistant to relaxation, as if that heartstring must be constantly tense, and once relaxed, it would put him in an irreversible predicament.
"Sorry, I'm not used to it."
Shen Yi forced a smile and sat up from the recliner.
"It's fine, lie down for a few more days, and you'll be fine."
Master Zixuan shook his head guiltily, not waiting for Shen Yi to ask before changing the subject, "Do you know what Shenzhou beyond Hongze is like?"
"..."
Shen Yi was waiting here to understand the immortals, making it easier for him to act in the future.
But he never expected that he would be waiting for an Eastern Dragon King like this.
The other party seemed to be deliberately avoiding the topic of Hongze Great Immortal and was trying to create a harmonious atmosphere.
Forget it, if he didn't want to talk, Shen Yi wouldn't force him.
From the conversation, it seemed that the Eastern Dragon Palace had already submitted the document.
Even if it wasn't successful, as long as it caused some trouble for the immortal, it would be enough for Shen Yi to step into Northern Hong and collect the remaining demon lifespans, creating opportunities.
He just wanted the other party to turn a blind eye to his theft of immortal power, and he still needed to negotiate carefully.
After all... it was just a brief contact.
Shen Yi realized that even if he wanted to take it by force, even if he used all his resources, the chances of success were slim.
"What does it look like?" He glanced sideways at the Eastern Dragon King.
For some reason, although it was their first meeting, Shen Yi didn't experience any stress response as he had when encountering powerful beings in the past.
"Below, the Heavenly Emperor sits in the imperial court, controlling all the temples and shrines, as well as the sects and Dao lineages. If you enter the Dao Realm, you can also go and try to perform some rainmaking and disaster-averting tasks, and receive offerings from the court. However, Hongze is too small and doesn't have any famous masters, so you might have to rely on your own abilities."
When speaking of Shenzhou, the Eastern Dragon King's interest was piqued, and he pointed to the sky again.
"Of course, the best place to go is the Immortal Court. There are many ways to ascend to the heavens, such as being recommended by the court, or having a senior in your sect who holds a position in the heavens, or when immortal officials come down to handle affairs and happen to take a liking to you, they will take you back to the heavens with them."
"If I were to ascend to the heavens, that would be incredible."
The Eastern Dragon King's face lit up with joy, as if he had already envisioned Shen Yi ascending to the heavenly gates, or perhaps he saw a shadow of his former son-in-law in Shen Yi. "Do you know that our immortal, who holds a seventh-rank official position in the heavens, wields the White Rhino Seal and has the power to control Hongze, becoming the parent of us all?"
"If you can become a fifth-rank immortal official and obtain the Taiyi Dao Fruit, then even when you descend to the mortal realm, you won't need to bow to the Heavenly Emperor."
"..."
Shen Yi had originally intended to just give a perfunctory response, as he was still dealing with matters concerning his own life and didn't have the mind to think about anything else.
Even if the outside world was bustling, it had nothing to do with him.
But as he listened, he became somewhat curious and sat up straight, "When that Zi Ling immortal ascended to the heavens, which rank of immortal official did she serve?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the room fell silent.
Even Ye Jiu, who was the least concerned with social etiquette, couldn't help but blink.
You could say that Shen Zongzhu was naive, but he knew to replace 'mount' with 'handle affairs'.
You could also say he was thoughtful, but he just brought up a sensitive topic.
Master Zixuan's smile gradually faded, and his mood seemed a bit low. After a long while, he said, "It was the direct superior of Hongze Great Immortal, the Azure Crane Xuanwei General. It was he who demoted Hongze Great Immortal to this place. I've heard that he's a righteous immortal general who doesn't tolerate any sand in his eyes."
"Never mind, let's not talk about this."
"I only believe that evil will eventually be punished. Those who step on others to rise will eventually fall."
Those present remained silent.
Almost everyone could tell that this statement indirectly referred to the Eastern Dragon King's daughter, who had risen to power and become a phoenix.
"You will definitely be able to escape from Hongze. I have two requests to make of you."
"When that time comes..."
"Could you also take Xuanqing to see it?" The middle-aged man's face showed a hint of embarrassment, and it was hard to imagine that he was a dragon king who had lived for so long.
The Eastern Dragon King didn't have to wait long.
Shen Yi stood up and shook his head, "There's no need for you to say more, Senior Xuanqing has helped me a lot, and Shen Yi will not forget."
This was a request that Shen Yi could agree to, and there was no need for the Eastern Dragon King to even mention it. The reason he stood up was because he had guessed what the Eastern Dragon King was about to say next.
"..."
Master Zixuan, upon hearing the words 'Senior Xuanqing' blurted out, looked deeply at Shen Yi.
He had originally planned to let Shen Yi rest for a few more days, but at this moment, he didn't continue the conversation.
Those who are grateful and repay kindness will never forget the grudge against Nanyang, nor the suffering that Xuanqing endured for ten thousand years.
"Sometimes, revenge is not something to be rushed. When you step out and see a bigger world, you'll realize there are so many ways. If you hold an important position in the court or are bestowed with the Taiyi title in the heavens, solving this matter is just a matter of a single word."
Master Zixuan stood up, patted Shen Yi on the back, and said with a smile, "My Dao is not solitary... You've done very well, far surpassing us old fellows. Be careful not to exhaust yourself."
"This old man will take his leave now."
As his voice trailed off, a figure in a blue robe slowly disappeared within the Mountain Movers Sect.
"Phew."
Shen Yi stared at the spot where the other party had been standing, and suddenly exhaled a long breath. He finally understood that the Eastern Dragon King would never allow him to go on a quest to slay immortals.
To be precise, the other party didn't want him to bear any infamy but wanted him to leave Hongze with a clean slate.
As for stealing immortal power, there was no need to even bring it up, as there wasn't even a need to open his mouth.
The old fellow was indeed stubborn, but he was also kind at heart.
Perhaps there was something wrong with Shen Yi's personality.
A rare look of helplessness flashed through Shen Yi's eyes. Even with such a kind-hearted old man, he still found it difficult to entrust all his hopes to him.
Never mind, let's just gather the demonic lifespans for now.
The white robe of Nanyang fluttered lightly, and calmness returned to Shen Yi's eyes. Under his command, the Great Demon Guardian Boulder and the various palace lords began to swiftly harvest the lives of the remnants of the Western Dragon Palace.
After dealing with the matter of Hongze, it wouldn't be too late to settle this old friend.
(End of Chapter)
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