I am evergreen in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 491 Two Beauties on the Island, A Dragon Submerged in the Sea

When Lu Chang'an first met Zhao Shiyao, he noticed that she had formed a fake core, and there might be a hidden story behind it.

Later, upon returning to the island, with sufficient information, they deduced the cause and effect.

It turns out that Zhao Shiyao's support spirit incense for achieving Core Formation was tampered with by Zhao Yueshu and her mother.

The auxiliary fragrance has a calming effect, comes from the family treasury, and is not problematic in itself.

When this incense is combined with the spiritual plants in Zhao Shiyao's cave, it produces a subtle negative effect. It doesn't directly harm cultivators, but it can easily induce feelings of tension and anxiety.

The spiritual plant was a gift from Zhao Yueshu many years ago.

At present, Zhao Shiyao has just formed her True Core.

Lu Chang'an simply pointed out that he believed she would eventually understand and guess who was plotting behind the scenes.

……

a few days later.

Zhao Shiyao successfully completed her cultivation and emerged from seclusion.

After that, there will be a second transformation pill, so there's no need to deliberately consolidate your realm or increase your magical power.

After Zhao Shiyao successfully formed her core, some visitors came to Hidden Mist Island.

Most of them were relatives of the Zhao family and were acquainted with Zhao Shiyao.

These people came under the guise of offering congratulations, trying to get close to us and hoping to establish a connection with the Hidden Mist Island faction.

Even if one cannot get to know the True Lord, it would be of great benefit to maintain a good relationship with Zhao Shiyao, the True Lord's concubine.

Lu Chang'an did not interfere and let her handle it herself.

As Zhenjun's concubine, Zhao Shiyao had most of the authority on the island and could be considered half a master.

“My husband has lived on Hidden Mist Island for a long time, but he has never taken the initiative to recruit servants or maids, which shows that he likes peace and quiet and does not want to be disturbed.”

After a moment's thought, Zhao Siyao sent a communication talisman to the outside world.

The talisman conveyed that she and the True Lord were going into seclusion to cultivate and persuade their relatives and friends to leave.

Even though some of these people had a good relationship with her, and one or two of them were elders who had taken care of her in the past.

There's plenty of time in the future. Once she successfully completes her cultivation and returns to her clan, she'll have ample opportunity to visit her relatives.

No one dared to be disrespectful in front of the True Lord's sacred site.

The Zhao family relatives tactfully left, expressing their understanding.

Only one person stayed.

That's Zhao Shiyao's younger sister, Zhao Yueshu.

"I humbly request to meet you, sister..."

"Shu'er was rejected by the Chen family, the giant sharks, and suffered endless ridicule and humiliation. She had nowhere to go within the clan..."

Zhao Yueshu cried and complained outside the island.

This woman was naturally beautiful and delicate; her appearance, like pear blossoms falling in the rain, made one feel extremely sorry for her.

"My sister's engagement was broken off?"

Zhao Shiyao's heart stirred.

This matter is probably related to her husband, which is why the Chen family, known as the Giant Shark, dared not marry her sister and thus broke off the engagement.

Since being taken to Hidden Mist Island.

Zhao Shiyao was preparing to undergo a complete transformation and rebuild her cultivation, and she was almost completely isolated from the world, knowing very little about it.

She went to the edge of the island and asked for the specific reason.

"elder sister……"

Zhao Yueshu's eyes were red-rimmed, and her eyes were misty with tears.

She threw herself into her sister's arms and began to cry, feeling wronged.

Before long, Zhao Shiyao learned what had happened.

Months ago, the Chen family sent people to the Zhao family to peacefully dissolve the engagement.

The senior executives of both the Chen and Zhao families reached a tacit understanding in private, and neither had any objections.

For Zhao Yueshu personally, it was like a bolt from the blue.

break off an engagement!
What a disgrace!

Let alone a female cultivator at the Core Formation stage?
of course.

Zhao Yueshu did not tell her sister a single detail.

The family elders hinted to her that she should go to Hidden Mist Island to join her sister and serve that True Lord Lu together.

At first, Zhao Yueshu had some concerns.

It wasn't the psychological resistance of sisters sharing a husband.

Zhao Yueshu didn't believe in unconditional love in the world, and worried that the Nascent Soul Old Monster was malicious and had some ulterior motives.

Recently, the elder sister underwent a transformation, turning a false elixir into a true one, a feat that can be described as defying fate.

Was that Lu Zhenjun truly helping my sister out of the blue?

Previously, he had been very generous, and the dowry he gave to his family was also very expensive.

My sister is so lucky!
Zhao Yueshu finally made up her mind to come to Hidden Mist Island to seek refuge with her sister.

……

"Sister, I am too ashamed to face anyone."

"I only ask to come to Hidden Mist Island as a maid, to be at the beck and call of my sister and Lord Lu."

Zhao Yueshu revealed her purpose and pleaded.

"Little sister, are you really willing to be a maid?"

Zhao Shiyao gave Zhao Yueshu a deep look.

Knowing her sister well, she immediately saw through her true intentions.

Over the years, whenever she has something good, her younger sister wants to take it.

"I dare not compete for your favor! I will obey you in everything and follow your lead."

Knowing she couldn't hide it from her sister, Zhao Yueshu took the initiative to surrender.

"You shall wait outside the island."

Zhao Shiyao spoke coldly and did not make a decision on her own.

She returned to the dojo on the island and first consulted her husband.

Who can truly know a man's heart?

The two Zhao sisters were quite famous in the archipelago.

Countless male cultivators dream of taking both sisters as their concubines.

Chen Muge is just one of many.

……

Inside Yunhai Mansion.

Lu Chang'an listened to Zhao Shiyao's statement.

"Shiyao should have guessed that your sister and her mother tampered with things behind the scenes when you formed your core."

Lu Chang'an smiled faintly, looking at Zhao Shiyao with a hint of confusion:

"Now, do you still want to take this younger sister in?"

Even if we don't dwell on what happened back then, it's not right to grant this younger sister's wish and keep her by my side.

When I was young, my sister and I actually had a good relationship.

Zhao Shiyao looked nostalgic and whispered:

"Before I was ten, my younger sister often brought me delicious food. When I first embarked on the path of immortality, she secretly shared her elixir with me, and was severely reprimanded by my mother..."

I don't know when it started, but those innocent and carefree days are gone forever.

The path to immortality, a struggle for the Great Dao.

The two sisters are close in age, and the clan's cultivation resources are limited, so the competition becomes increasingly fierce after they reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

Especially the crucial stage of Core Formation.

In such a situation, even brothers can turn against each other.

Zhao Shiyao had no one to rely on, so she could only give in step by step.

There has been increasing comparison and discussion about the two sisters, both within the clan and outside the community.

Most people prefer the older sister and secretly sympathize with her.

"If you're willing, you can take her in temporarily."

Lu Chang'an waved his hand, letting Zhao Shiyao handle it herself.

He understood Zhao Shiyao's thoughts.

Her family had raised and nurtured her, and Zhao Yueshu was her younger sister.

From Zhao Shiyao's perspective, the reason her younger sister went astray was largely due to the influence of her upbringing.

Since the incident back then didn't endanger her life, Zhao Shiyao didn't want to delve into it any further.

If her sister can turn over a new leaf, she is willing to give her a chance.

"As for the maid... will my husband allow her to serve?"

Zhao Shiyao blushed slightly and asked in a low voice.

This maidservant means a concubine.

Lu Chang'an's face hardened, and he said resolutely:
"Not just any woman can catch my eye."

He will not give Zhao Yueshu a chance to start over.

Even setting aside prejudices, Zhao Yueshu's looks and cultivation were not enough to make her his concubine.

Only a Nascent Soul stage fairy could be of some help to him.

In the surrounding seas, there are very few female cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage; most are family patriarchs.

As for the Nascent Soul stage female immortal, there is only one such person in the entire Azure Sea Merchant Alliance: Alliance Leader Qiu.

"I know I was wrong! I shouldn't have tried to guess my husband's thoughts."

Zhao Shiyao looked slightly flustered, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a strange sense of joy.

She wasn't sure if her husband, like other men, wanted to have both of Zhao's women at the same time.

She felt she could never repay Lu Zhenjun's kindness in saving her life.

Therefore, Zhao Shiyao went along with it and gave her sister a chance.

Unexpectedly, Lu Zhenjun was of noble character and had no such despicable thoughts at all.

That claim of being "unpalatable" is probably just an excuse.

……

A few days later.

Zhao Yueshu left Hidden Mist Island feeling disappointed and unwilling.

She thought to herself that it must have been her sister who interfered, which was why the True Lord did not take her in.

The Zhao family's higher-ups were previously certain that since Lu Zhenjun had taken his elder sister as a concubine, he would not refuse his younger sister's offer of allegiance.

Although nothing happened during Zhao Yueshu's few days on Hidden Mist Island.

But soon after, rumors began to circulate about the Sunset Islands.

It is said that Elder Lu, the guest minister, enjoyed the service of the two Zhao sisters for several days.

Many people believed it to be true and felt envious, jealous, and resentful.

This rumor meant that no one dared to touch Zhao Yueshu for many years to come.

Male cultivators of her generation either looked down on her or kept their distance; many female cultivators in the Merchant Alliance secretly ridiculed her for not even getting a title.

……

half year later.

The phenomenon of Core Formation reappeared above Hidden Mist Island.

This time, the scale of the Core Formation phenomenon far exceeds that of the last one by several times.

Moreover, the magical aura emanated from the same person.

"Second Transformation Pill!"

The high-level cultivators on the surrounding spirit islands were quite surprised to see this scene.

Transforming a fake elixir into a real one is relatively easier.

Some pseudo-Dan cultivators, if they get a good opportunity, may be able to complete it on their own even without the protection of a True Monarch.

However, the difficulty and risk of the second transformation of the elixir, which involves shattering the true elixir and returning it to liquid, increase exponentially.

Even with the protection of the True Lord, there is still considerable risk.

The backlash from a true elixir is extremely terrifying and will damage the body's foundation.

In the sky, the formation of the elixir was a magnificent sight.

At the center of the vortex where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged, a cluster of rosy clouds, more than four miles in circumference, appeared.

"This kind of elixir-forming phenomenon indicates it's at least a top-tier elixir!"

Among the observers in the surrounding waters were many Nascent Soul cultivators, who had already made a rough assessment.

Once the most difficult step of transforming the elixir is completed, the subsequent formation of the elixir is simply a matter of degree.

Yunhai Mansion, secret chamber.

Once the Core Formation stage is reached, Lu Chang'an can no longer intervene.

During the previous process of shattering the core, Zhao Shiyao inevitably suffered some backlash and damage.

Fortunately, Lu Chang'an intervened in time to repair the injuries, preventing damage to his Dao foundation and leaving any hidden flaws.

The second transformation of the elixir was completed.

Zhao Shiyao used top-tier alchemy resources.

Premium Crystal Pill.

There are as many as five or six kinds of superior auxiliary materials and spiritual objects for forming the core.

Stardust Crystal Sand produced by Star Moon Palace was also used during the alchemy process to increase the success rate and the quality of the formed core after the alchemy process was restarted.

at last.

A large, crystal-clear, round elixir, radiating a lustrous sheen, condensed within Zhao Shiyao's body.

The surface of the elixir is adorned with a few golden spots, exuding a Daoist charm that subtly aligns with the laws of heaven and earth.

"Not bad, you have formed a perfect true core and touched the threshold of the Golden Core stage."

A smile appeared on Lu Chang'an's face.

Zhao Shiyao's Core Formation quality was within his expectations.

Similar to Di Yanjun, he is considered a half-step Golden Core cultivator.

Lu Chang'an's lowest expectation is that it will be the upstream Zhendan.

He reached the level of a great cultivator.

If you want to forcefully help a junior to achieve Nascent Soul cultivation, the chances are relatively high if their aptitude and temperament are above average.

The only variable is the inner demons.

Lu Chang'an, however, can greatly reduce the variables of the inner demon tribulation.

Zhao Shiyao still lacks in the inheritance of cultivation techniques, which cannot compare with the top-level cultivation techniques of those Nascent Soul sects.

Therefore, even if she were to undergo a second transformation and obtain rare and precious materials like stardust crystal sand, she would still find it difficult to form an immortal golden core.

Fortunately, there is room for improvement after the core is formed.

Switching between cultivation techniques of the same attribute is not difficult.

Zhao Shiyao has a water-based spiritual root, which makes things easier.

Lu Chang'an successively destroyed the True Lord of the Sea of ​​Chaos and the True Lord of the Netherwater, and possessed countless water-related inheritances and magical treasures.

……

The news of Zhao Shiyao's successful transformation of the second pill did not cause much of a stir among the upper echelons of the Bihai Business Alliance.

The quality assessment of the completed pill is roughly between the upper-level True Pill and the half-step Golden Pill.

However, this news brought a huge shock to medium-sized families such as the Zhao family.

A mere pseudo-elixir cultivator had his fate forcibly rewritten, at least achieving the highest level of true elixir cultivation.

Furthermore, it is even possible to achieve cephalomyelitis in the future.

The Zhao family of Xingsha Island.

"A second-stage transformation pill, at least a top-tier true pill—this is the method of a Nascent Soul giant..."

Zhao Yueshu's face flushed and paled, her chest heaved, and she nearly coughed up blood.

Without a doubt, the quality of her elder sister's elixir and her future potential far surpass those of hers.

I thought that because of the suppression and scheming I had endured back then, my sister would never have a chance to turn things around and would only be able to look up at my sister's back.

Hidden Mist Island. Zhao Shiyao is consolidating her cultivation level and has not yet emerged from seclusion.

Lu Chang'an calculated with his fingers, a playful smile appearing on his lips:

"Since you can't bring yourself to harm your own sister..."

"Then let her watch you rise to prominence, forever living in your shadow, trapped in the demons of jealousy."

Lu Chang'an did not forcibly intervene in the feud, but instead sought revenge for Zhao Shiyao in a different way.

……

After Zhao Shiyao completed her cultivation and emerged from seclusion.

Hidden Mist Island held a simple celebration for the Core Formation, which can be considered as making up for the regrets of Fairy Zhao's previous life.

Although not many people were invited, a large number of guests came to celebrate on Hidden Mist Island.

Representatives from prominent families within the business alliance came to express their gratitude.

The celebratory gifts and abundant cultivation resources she received alone were enough for Zhao Shiyao to reach the peak of the late Core Formation stage.

Three years have passed.

Having entered the True Core stage, Zhao Shiyao's magical power and mental state have greatly improved.

Her gaze as she looked at Lu Chang'an occasionally stirred with a subtle emotion, as if she were looking at flowers in a dream.

I woke up from a dream one day.

A sense of sorrow lingered in Zhao Shiyao's eyes, which were slightly moist. She murmured involuntarily:

"Brother Lu..."

When recalling the dream, the scenes were mostly blurry, with only some fragmented images.

But the face of the man in white, walking on a tortoise, gradually became clearer.

The scenes in my dreams are mostly related to the man in white, either in conversation or in adventures in the Monster Mountain Range.

The Lu Zhenjun I encountered in this life looked exactly like the white-robed man in my dream, only he appeared to be twenty years older.

I don't know when it started.

She began to address Lu Chang'an as "Brother Lu".

This title made Zhao Shiyao feel so comfortable and warm.

Lu Chang'an responded naturally, as if it were the proper thing to do.

He didn't rush to enlighten Zhao Xianzi, but instead allowed her to gradually recover and adapt while he stayed by her side.

The reincarnated Zhao Xianzi focuses on this life, so there are bound to be some differences in personality and perception.

Essentially, they are not exactly the same person.

Zhao Shiyao naturally guessed what was going on and had tried to probe Lu Chang'an, but the latter did not answer directly.

Both sides understood each other without saying a word, and the years passed by peacefully, a rare and tranquil time.

……

Until one day, Lu Chang'an received a message from the headquarters of the Business Alliance.

The trail of that black dragon has been found.

Lu Chang'an was preparing to go out and informed Zhao Shiyao in advance.

"Brother Lu, please come back soon! Shiyao still has many questions to ask you about her cultivation path."

Zhao Shiyao was unaware of his purpose for going out. Her face was beaming with smiles, but she felt a little worried and uneasy inside.

She cherished those few short, peaceful years and the feeling of having close friends to rely on.

"Don't worry, in the vast Tianxing Sea, there are very few things that can threaten me."

Lu Chang'an put his arm around Zhao Xianzi's slender waist, offering brief tenderness and comfort.

After leaving Hidden Mist Island, Lu Chang'an headed straight for Sunset Island, the main island in the center of the archipelago.

The main hall of the Merchant Alliance headquarters.

Lu Chang'an met the alliance leader, Zuo Tianxiong.

Zuo Tianxiong sat at the head of the main hall, his tiger-like eyes blazing, and laughed heartily:
“That black dragon is not easy to deal with. I didn’t expect Elder Lu to choose such a tough nut to crack. Our alliance’s intelligence network will cooperate with Lu Zhenjun’s operation.”

"In addition, the Merchant Alliance has guest elders who are skilled in tracking and can assist Elder Lu in this operation."

Zuo Tianxiong was very enthusiastic and offered assistance to Lu Chang'an.

"Thank you for your kindness, Alliance Leader Zuo!"

Lu Chang'an cupped his hands in a gesture of polite refusal, saying:
"However, I am used to working alone and I am also somewhat skilled in tracking, so I will not trouble the other elders in the alliance."

Zuo Tianxiong was surprised and a sense of astonishment arose in his heart.

I offered my help out of kindness, but this person refused.

Of course he doesn't know.

Having another bystander will greatly affect Lu Chang'an's ability to perform.

Moreover, Lu Chang'an wanted to enjoy the benefits of slaying the dragon all to himself and didn't want to have another teammate.

"Alright, then I wish Elder Lu a swift success in driving this fiend out of the Heavenly Star Sea."

Zuo Tianxiong nodded and gave Lu Chang'an a jade slip.

The jade slip contained information about the black dragon, including its origins, supernatural abilities, and recent whereabouts.

Lu Chang'an received the jade slip and took his leave.

His figure disappeared into the main hall not long after.

An elderly man in a green robe with triangular eyes entered through a side door.

"The Nascent Soul cultivator from Tianheng Continent is rather arrogant. Hopefully, his strength matches his confidence."

The old man in the green robe said with a forced smile.

Zuo Tianxiong laughed and remained noncommittal.

While the overseas regions are vast, in terms of the level of cultivation civilization, they naturally cannot compare with the Tianheng Continent, the center of human destiny in this world.

The mainland forces that overseas cultivators come into contact with are mostly located near the coast, but not as prosperous as the Tianxing Sea, the most prosperous sea area for humankind.

……

On the day.

Lu Chang'an used a cross-sea teleportation array in the Merchant Alliance Islands.

The pressure of traversing vast distances had little effect on him.

Similar cross-sea formations are distributed among the top forces in Tianxinghai.

Using other forces' cross-sea formations requires paying an expensive amount of spirit stones for each transit.

half a month later.

A streak of azure light flew out from a celestial city on the sea in the northeastern region of the Tianxing Sea.

Compare with the vast sea map.

Lu Chang'an flew for another two months in the vast sea.

The number of islands where humans cultivate immortality is decreasing.

someday.

Lu Chang'an landed on a deserted mining island.

The island's spiritual veins have been almost completely depleted, leaving only a small number of low-level demonic beasts inhabiting the area.

"Owner!"

On the hill, two figures emerged from the rocks.

The one in the lead was a robust woman in a purple robe, with dark, rock-colored muscles all over her body and a face resembling a human's.

It just has a more pointed head and chin, with a tuft of short purple hair on the top of its head.

Behind her stood a boy in a dark brown cloak, much thinner than before, with puffy eyelids, lifeless eyes, and a listless appearance.

The two were none other than Earth Rock Lord and Flying Rat King, whom they hadn't seen for several years.

"Your transformation technique has improved quite a bit."

Lu Chang'an smiled as he looked at his spirit pet.

He looks energetic and radiant; he must not have suffered any injustice.

"I've found out the origins and background of that black dragon from Feitianjun. Decades ago, Xiaofei had a brief encounter with that evil dragon at the Sea Clan Assembly..."

Diyan-kun reported.

Now, through the Flying Rat King, Di Yan Jun has entered the circle of great demons overseas and can obtain information about the other side of Tianxing Sea.

For example, the information that Di Yan Jun and Fei Tian Jun had regarding the origins and background of the Mo Jiao was more accurate.

Lu Chang'an cannot rely entirely on the intelligence of the Bihai Business Alliance, otherwise he would be betrayed without even knowing it.

According to the two mice's description:
That black dragon also committed crimes in the deep sea, feeding on many deep-sea monsters and even raping some female dragons.

Therefore, this dragon had a bad reputation in the deep sea and could no longer survive there. It would occasionally enter the human race's sea territory to come and have a meal.

Some forces in Tianxinghai were still wary of the fact that this dragon was related to the Nine Dragons Palace.

In reality, this black dragon was merely a distant relative of the Nine Dragons Palace, and was just using its power to intimidate others.

The deep-sea dragon has many branches, but only a small percentage are directly related to the Nine Dragons Palace.

"If it's not a dragon from the Nine Dragons Palace, then that makes things easier."

Lu Chang'an was completely relieved.

In the overseas cultivation world, certain high-ranking demon kings with established backgrounds should not be killed indiscriminately.

Even when exorcising demons, one must consider the master behind them.

The dragon claw mark on the face of the True Lord of the Sea is said to be from a battle with a master of the Nine Dragons Palace in his early years, in which he almost lost his life.

At that time, True Monarch Fuhai was still at the peak of the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

After this battle, the "Overturning Sea Dragon Whale Technique" broke through, advancing to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and his fame spread overseas.

“Master, we can assist you in this battle. Flying Lord is skilled in tracking and can also be of help…”

Jiyan-kun put his arm around the cloaked boy's waist and patted his chest with his other hand.

Flying Lord's legs went weak, and he almost stumbled.

The Rat King smiled obsequiously and nodded in agreement.

"No need. It's just a fourth-tier early-stage dragon. Continue to provide information about this dragon, but do not take action."

Lu Chang'an said calmly, without asking Di Yanjun for help.

If Di Yanjun reveals his true identity and joins him in killing the dragon, it might expose the true identity of "Xiang Dalong".

After all, the abyss is located by the sea, and those with ulterior motives might be able to use this to investigate.

Furthermore, Earth Rock Lord's earth-based magical abilities offer no geographical advantage when fighting in the sea.

After chatting for a while longer, Lu Chang'an bid farewell to the two rats and vanished into thin air.

Before leaving.

The cloaked youth, known as "Flying Lord," looked at Lu Chang'an, opened his mouth as if to speak, but then hesitated.

……

A month later.

Based on intelligence leads, Lu Chang'an found the trail of the Ink Dragon.

They are hundreds of miles apart.

A soaring dragon's roar accompanied the surging storm waves.

The clash of magical powers at the Nascent Soul level caused the surrounding seawater to surge and churn.

"Yinmei, run! Don't linger in the fight!"

“This dragon’s ‘God-Eating Poison Barrier’ has already invaded our physical body and nascent soul.”

Two streaks of light flew out from the sea.

After leaving the water, the two beams of light emitted starlight and their speed increased dramatically.

They were a young couple, both Nascent Soul cultivators, dressed in blue star-patterned robes, and both at the early Nascent Soul stage.

"hold head high--"

"Two mere Star Palace brats who have just entered the Nascent Soul stage dare to cause me trouble?"

A hideous dragon with black scales, about twenty feet long, emerged from the sea in pursuit.

Whoosh! Boom!
The dragon's tail whipped up a giant wave hundreds of feet high, instantly turning a cluster of nearby islands and reefs into flying sand and dust.

The black dragon soared into the air, baring its fangs and claws, exuding the oppressive aura of its dragon bloodline.

A dangerous aura of the deep sea is brewing.

The black dragon opened its mouth and spat out a giant pillar of jet-black water, which stretched across the void, accompanied by deafening roars and howls.

The two Nascent Soul cultivators from Star Moon Palace suffered repeated defeats, and the spiritual light of their magical treasures dimmed.

"If it weren't for the great battle in the sea that left us both severely weakened and poisoned by the Divine Dragon, we would never have allowed this dragon to run rampant on the surface of the sea."

The young Daoist couple from Xingyue Palace, their faces pale, exchanged a glance, revealing their helplessness.

They are newly promoted early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators in the Star Moon Palace, and theoretically, cultivating the "Star Moon Absolute Technique" allows them to fight against opponents of higher levels.

They originally intended to use this dragon to establish their authority.

Unfortunately, the Ink Dragon initially did not leave the sea at all, but fought in the sea, greatly amplifying its supernatural powers.

The dragon's body is powerful, and its recovery ability is greatly enhanced in the sea, making it fearless of ordinary injuries.

After a prolonged battle, the Daoist companions of Xingyue Palace suffered severe injuries and were afflicted by the strange and troublesome Soul-Eating Poison Mist.

Finally, by activating a secret technique, he managed to break free from the suppression of the black dragon's water-based supernatural powers.

……

"Hmm? Another Nascent Soul cultivator has arrived!"

With its keen senses, the black dragon was the first to detect the azure-colored light approaching from afar.

It realized that it couldn't stay in the nearby waters for long and had to move to a different location as soon as possible.

After consuming high-level blood food for a few years to restore peak energy, one can once again attempt to break through to the mid-stage of the fourth rank.

"A mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!"

The young couple at Xingyue Palace breathed a sigh of relief and their faces lit up with joy.

Lu Chang'an flew in from another direction, ignoring the two of them, and went straight for the black dragon.

"Wood-type cultivation technique, mid-Nascent Soul stage, unremarkable magical power..."

Mo Jiao scrutinized Lu Chang'an's aura, a cunning and playful glint in his eyes.

Facing a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, this dragon remained calm and composed, clearly possessing experience in dealing with such situations.

Lu Chang'an approached within twenty miles.

boom!
The dragon immediately disappeared into the sea, its tail whipping up a hundred-foot-high water column, like a dark curtain in the sky.

Lu Chang'an struck out with his palm from a distance.

Like a massive, withered vine, it surged with immense corrosive power, striking the inky black water curtain.

There was a loud noise.

The hundred-foot-long water barrier shattered like a copper wall, transforming into a massive wave that swept across an area of ​​several miles.

With a single strike, the withered vine created a massive whirlpool in the sea.

The powerful attack from the mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was largely absorbed and buffered by the vast waters.

Mo Jiao snorted coldly, showing no signs of injury.

"This dragon's magical powers in the sea are no less than those of a seasoned mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Its dragon body is like a fish in water, surpassing even that of a human cultivator..."

With just one strike, Lu Chang'an made a judgment on the strength of the Ink Dragon.

"Human brat, do you have the guts to fight me in the deep sea?"

The black dragon laughed wildly, its body swaying and swimming, before diving headfirst into the depths of the sea without looking back.

The visitor was not a water-based cultivator.

Once you enter the deep waters, you will constantly expend your magical energy and bear the immense pressure of the seawater.

"Fellow Daoist, do not fall for this dragon's trick."

The young Daoist couple from the distant Star Moon Palace changed their expressions and immediately spoke up to remind him.

The two could tell that Lu Chang'an was not at the peak of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Their strength is estimated to be about the same as the combined attack of the two.

If the black dragon lures you into the deep waters to fight, you're unlikely to come out on top.

"Thank you both for reminding me."

Lu Chang'an glanced at the two of them.

Bang!
His body shimmered with a vibrant green light, like a piece of blue driftwood that had disappeared into the sea.

Ripples spread across the water's surface.

The figures of the fourth-tier ink dragon and Lu Chang'an disappeared in the shallow waters and entered the unfathomable world of the ocean.

(End of this chapter)