I am evergreen in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 510 The Golden Dragon Makes His Move, Using a Small Tactic

half year later.

The eastern part of Tianxinghai is a distant sea area.

Near the edge of the human-controlled seas, inside a deep-sea volcano.

The battered and tattered black-scaled dragon's body writhed in the scalding hot lava, emitting a deep and terrifying dragon roar.

The massive black dragon's body had large patches of scales peeled off or broken, revealing hideous, scorched dark red scars.

A section of the black dragon's tail was broken off, the tailbone was jagged and looked like it had been bitten by a dog, and the skin and flesh were charred and indistinct.

"Ugh! Those hateful Nascent Soul cultivators from the human race!"

"The great tide is far from over. Once I recover from my injuries, I will make you wish you were dead!"

The black dragon gnawed and rubbed its teeth together, its dark pupils flashing with a chilling intent that was etched into the bone.

He was severely injured in that battle, and his vital energy and blood were greatly depleted.

After nearly half a year of recuperation, the injury has only begun to heal, and the dragon scales have not yet grown back or been repaired.

Wow!
Above the magma, water flows and surges.

A cold, contemptuous voice rang out:

"You lowly black dragon! You look like a stray dog. Who has injured you into this state?"

A shadowy figure, half-dragon and half-human, descended from overhead.

The black dragon's heart trembled, its bloodline quivered, and a strong sense of oppression descended upon it.

That sense of oppression was reminiscent of the human Nascent Soul Grandmaster I had briefly encountered before.

“Kim... Your Highness Kim Chang.”

The black dragon laboriously raised its head, revealing a fawning smile, and rose from the lava to pay its respects.

The golden dragon that fell was half-human and half-dragon, and twelve feet tall.

His face was sculpted with gilded bone, with two slanted, scale-like marks on his cheekbones and a straight nose, resembling the hard, cold features of a human.

It has golden dragon horns on its head and golden scales that gleam on its body, which combine to form a naturally integrated golden scale armor.

At this moment, those golden vertical pupils, deep and majestic, flashed with a cold, divine light, looking down at the heavily injured black dragon, who was cramped and uneasy in the magma.

Black Dragon secretly groaned. Half a year ago, when he came here to recuperate, he had sensed a faint aura of dragon offspring.

The aura was very weak, almost swallowed by the magma, indicating that a dragonborn had taken a short rest and had been gone for a long time.

Unexpectedly, this was one of the temporary nests of the golden dragon "Jinchang".

The reason he is addressed as "Your Highness" is because Jin Chang once competed for the throne of the Nine Dragon Kings, falling just short. His deceased grandfather was also one of the top three among the Nine Dragon Kings.

"Your Highness Jin Chang! My name is Hei Qi. Half a year ago, I was ambushed and attacked by a cunning human Nascent Soul cultivator..."

"Fortunately, the legendary Lord Lu, out of respect for the reputation of the Nine Dragons Palace, did not participate in the encirclement and suppression of me."

The black dragon lowered its head and reported the cause and effect.

Within the sphere of influence of the Nine Dragons Palace in the deep sea, the black dragon "Hei Qi" and the golden dragon "Jin Chang" had naturally met before.

A dragon that has cultivated to the mid-stage of the fourth rank is renowned throughout the deep sea.

However, the Golden Dragon has a noble bloodline and is the largest direct descendant of the Nine Dragons Palace, which rules the deep sea. It looks down on the Black Dragon, an alien species with a lower bloodline.

Therefore, the two sides had almost no interaction in the past.

This is not only a difference in bloodline rank, but also racial discrimination within the dragon group.

Even if their bloodline strength is similar, the Black Dragon is still inferior.

……

"Pah! You lowly piece of trash!"

"Even when I fought against the great human cultivators of the Outer Island, I was not as pathetic as you."

The half-dragon man, transformed, fell into the lava and took a bath.

Golden scales clashed with lava, and a hissing sound came from the wound on his back.

Black Dragon quickly gave up the "bath pool".

It was then discovered that Jin Chang had a narrow wound on his back that completely tore through the dragon scale armor.

However, compared to the Black Dragon's severe injuries, the Golden Dragon only suffered ordinary external injuries and was not seriously harmed.

"You're right about one thing: human cultivators are indeed cunning!"

Jin Chang endured the burning pain in his back, and his expression darkened as he thought about his fight with "True Lord Tianpeng".

Tianpeng Zhenjun's speed was extraordinary, and he was almost outmaneuvered in the aerial battle.

That island lord possesses a wind-elemental innate Dao body, and his offensive techniques are also quite formidable.

Combined with their agility and speed, they excel at surprise attacks.

The wound on Jin Chang's back was left by the sneak attack from "Tianpeng Zhenjun".

Later, the golden dragon retreated into the deep waters.

Unable to subdue him, Tianpeng Zhenjun gave up the pursuit and simply expelled him from the territory of Tianwai Island.

As a member of the noble Golden Dragon Clan and the most direct and purest bloodline, Jin Chang harbored resentment but did not care about temporary gains or losses.

He is destined to become one of the Nine Dragon Kings, looking down upon the world of the sea.

After this visit to the Temple of Poseidon, he will surely undergo a transformation and soar to new heights.

"One day, I will make the Immortal Physician of Evergreen writhe in pleasure beneath you and steal the love of your heart."

The golden dragon spoke in a chilling tone, a hint of coldness and lewdness flashing in its eyes.

Dragons are inherently lewd.

This is perfectly embodied in the dragon.
Furthermore, dragons can appreciate the beauty of the opposite sex from various races, and even interbreed with different races.

Many years ago, Jin Chang had seen the Immortal Physician Changqing from afar.

That unprecedentedly beautiful temperament had amazed him and made his heart flutter.

During this great tidal wave, he captured and imprisoned several Core Formation female cultivators and one Nascent Soul fairy.

But they didn't last long before they gave up.

Even a Nascent Soul fairy with a resilient physical body could only endure for a few days before her flawless, jade-like, snow-white fairy body became inhuman.

"Bring it!"

After taking a long nap, Jin Chang stretched out his dragon claw and coldly stared at the black dragon, who was shrinking back and preparing to leave quietly.

"Your Highness, this is the accumulation of Xiaolong's blood and sweat over thousands of years. Could you please leave me half of it?"

The black dragon's body stiffened, its face contorted in a mournful expression, as it spat out a spatial pouch from its body.

"Noisy!"

"You lowly black dragon, occupying my secret cave, and you dare to bargain?"

The golden dragon's vertical pupils flashed with a cold light as it forcefully snatched the spatial pouch from the black dragon's hand.

If the Nine Dragons Palace hadn't established an ironclad rule that the dragon clan must not kill each other, he might not have been so merciful.

The Dragon King and elders of the Nine Dragons Palace possess secret methods to sense and kill the sins of the Flood Dragon Clan.

If he kills the black dragon, he will be tainted by the evil karma of the dragon clan. Once the Nine Dragons Palace discovers this, he will be severely punished in the future!
“Young friend Hei Qi, I will not accept your ‘reward’ for nothing. If you encounter any Nascent Soul cultivators who try to kill you, I will take the opportunity to avenge you.”

The golden dragon swept its divine sense over the heavy spatial pouch, a rare smile appearing on its face, and its tone softened.

"Yes, yes! I hope that Your Highness Jin Chang will avenge Xiaolong's previous humiliation and restore the prestige of the Jiaolong clan."

The black dragon bowed its head and nodded repeatedly.

They were granted amnesty and allowed to leave the deep-sea volcanic nest.

A barely perceptible chill crept into the black dragon's eyes.

He harbored resentment after being mocked and humiliated by Jin Jiao and having most of his life savings stolen.

Is the Black Dragon bloodline inherently lowly?
He was very dissatisfied.

Powerful bloodlines have also appeared among the Black Dragons.

In ancient legends, anomalies known as the "World-Destroying Black Dragon" were born in certain realms. With a body comparable to that of a true spirit, these black dragons brought annihilation to their respective realms.

"I'll heal my injuries first, then fight to the death in the Sea God's Temple. If I can obtain a high-grade 'Bloodline Holy Water,' this dragon might just have a chance to defy fate!"

……

Black Coral Island, True Lord's Cave.

Lu Chang'an slowly put away the talisman brush. The fourth-order spirit talisman on the table still had traces of spirit ink that were not yet dry, and the complex patterns outlined a mysterious spiritual light.

The material for the fourth-tier spirit talisman's skin came from the giant shark king that had been killed previously.

Only a small portion of the sea monster king's fur, with the best spiritual material, is suitable as material for talisman embryos.

With the ocean tides, the price of such materials drops significantly, giving Lu Chang'an more opportunities to practice his skills.

Last month, with the blessing of his fourth incarnation's divine soul, he attempted to refine a mid-grade fourth-tier spirit talisman.

The success rate is less than one in ten.

In that supermodel state, he barely managed to touch the threshold of a mid-level fourth-tier talisman master.

After surviving this great beast tide and obtaining more materials and practice opportunities, Lu Chang'an is confident that he can truly become a mid-grade fourth-tier talisman master.

Over the past six months, discussions about the failed dragon-slaying have faded in the surrounding waters.

The severely injured black dragon has temporarily disappeared.

The massive, erupting ocean tides and the devastating power of the deep sea have left the major powers of Tianxinghai struggling to cope.

Those top-tier combatants didn't have the energy to hunt down the fleeing demon king dragon descendant.

This is still the most prosperous Tianxing Sea among overseas cultivation civilizations.

Other remote and barren sea areas, where the strength is weak or there are no powerful cultivators, suffer even greater losses.

Fortunately, the Tianxing Sea has many high-level spiritual veins, which have attracted even more firepower from the sea beast tide.

……

a few days later.

Lu Chang'an quietly went out and left Coral Island.

His illusionary aura still lingers on the island.

Lu Chang'an, posing as the Blood-Robed Evil True Monarch, made another trip to Immortal Craft Island.

Among the top powers in Tianxing Sea, Xian Gong Island, facing the impact of the great ocean tide, is considered one of the most comfortable powers.

Firstly, there are no branch halls on Immortal Craft Island; they only open shops in a few major immortal cities.

Secondly, a large number of monsters from the sea monster tide became puppet materials for Immortal Craft Island.

Immortal Craft Island excels in mechanical arts and possesses formidable defensive engineering.

The waves of sea monsters all delivered materials to Fairy Craft Island.

The sea monster king hiding in the shadows isn't stupid; he won't risk attacking Immortal Craft Island himself.

When Lu Chang'an flew to Immortal Craft Island, he discovered that outside the huge mechanical ancient city, there were some high-level demonic beast puppets.

Spirit ships and merchant vessels from surrounding factions are transporting materials to and selling them on Immortal Craft Island.

Because Immortal Craft Island purchases large quantities of high-quality monster materials.

At this time, puppet trading was particularly attractive and inexpensive.

Inside the Elder's Cave in the ancient city of government offices.

Despite his busy schedule, Tie Haigong met with Lu Chang'an, who had transformed into the Blood-Robed True Lord.

The burly old man was half-human and half-machine, with most of his limbs and torso covered and replaced by metal machinery.

"Fellow Daoist Wei can be called a genius in the art of puppetry. In just a few decades, he has risen to the ranks of a mid-grade fourth-level puppeteer."

During the conversation about skills, Iron Skeleton Lord keenly sensed something.

Lu Chang'an (Wei Kui Shi)'s puppet-making skills at this time were indeed a notch above Tie Hai Gong's.

Besides the transaction of acquiring fourth-tier mid-grade materials, Lu Chang'an intended to give Tie Hai Gong some pointers during this meeting.

This person has one foot in the ranks of a mid-level fourth-tier puppeteer, so why not do him a favor?

During this technical discussion, Tie Haigong had a sudden flash of inspiration and gained many insights.

Lu Chang'an's puppet-making skills come from the inland areas, which brings him unique inspiration.

"Fellow Daoist Wei is of noble character and integrity. I am deeply grateful for your guidance and instruction today. I will remember it forever."

Tie Haigong's tone revealed respect as he bowed and accepted the favor.

Although there are mid-grade fourth-tier puppeteers on Immortal Craft Island, most of them keep their skills to themselves, and may even hold back some of their techniques from their own disciples.

With the help of Tie Hai Gong, Lu Chang'an found it much easier to procure mid-grade fourth-tier materials on Immortal Craft Island.

Before parting, Lu Chang'an probed for Tie Hai Gong's opinion:
"Is Immortal Craft Island willing to sell mid-grade fourth-tier humanoid puppets?"

Fourth-tier puppets are also a top-tier strategic resource in the Tianxing Sea.

Fourth-tier low-grade puppets are rarely sold to outsiders on Immortal Craft Island, and are mostly traded with friendly forces or cultivators with good relations.

"A mid-grade fourth rank? That's difficult!"

Tie Haigong looked at Lu Chang'an with surprise, then pondered for a moment:

"As a mid-grade fourth-tier puppet master, Fellow Daoist Wei has an extraordinary status, and given the current special circumstances of the Great Ocean Tide, once I also advance to mid-grade fourth-tier, I might be able to facilitate something within Immortal Craft Island."

In Xian Gong Island, superior skills signify status and influence.

"However, Fellow Daoist Wei needs to offer substantial bargaining chips. For example, a sufficient quantity of high-grade fourth-rank rare materials, fourth-rank mid-stage or higher spirit essences, and the skeletons of demon king dragon descendants, etc."

The trade terms proposed by Lord Tiehai are quite demanding, and the quantity requirement is also large; it's likely that only high-level cultivators can meet them.

However, mid-grade fourth-tier puppets are extremely rare throughout the entire human realm, so it's normal that the trading conditions are harsh.

"Well, I was just asking."

Lu Chang'an inquired about the trade of mid-grade fourth-tier puppets, naturally wanting to accelerate the construction and improvement of the mid-grade puppet array.

If you rely solely on slowly collecting materials and upgrading the equipment, it will take forever.

If we can purchase a mid-grade fourth-tier puppet from outside and modify and adapt it, the progress will be much faster.

Benefiting from the great tidal wave, Lu Chang'an himself is also modifying and upgrading his puppets. However, the second mid-grade fourth-tier puppet cannot be completed until at least the great tidal wave ends.

……

After making some purchases on Immortal Craft Island, Lu Chang'an departed via a cross-sea teleportation array.

During the journey, after changing identities several times, he quietly returned to Black Coral Island, where he was stationed.

After seven months of secluded training.

When Lu Chang'an was 715 years old, he finally learned of the whereabouts of the Golden Dragon.

Inside the secret room.

It wasn't the Flying Rat who brought the intelligence to Lu Chang'an, but Wei Kui Shi.

Lu Chang'an's investigation into the whereabouts of "Jinchang" was carried out in two ways.

Along the way, Flying Lord and Earth Rock Lord secretly investigated and tracked down monsters in the world of monsters.

The other route was through Wei Kui Shi, who obtained information from human intelligence channels throughout Tianxinghai.

Wei Kui Shi was also able to exchange information with Di Yan Jun.

Lu Chang'an, as the master of both, coordinated the arrangements.

To obtain intelligence on both the bright and dark sides of the celestial bodies and the sea.

Given the immense size of the Golden Dragon and its occasional acts of malice, intelligence and traces can always be found.

"Based on intelligence from both sources, we have determined the approximate area of ​​activity of that golden dragon recently."

"This dragon resides in the northeastern sea of ​​Tianxing Sea, in the vast ocean area between Tianwai Island and the Black Sea Merchant Alliance. Its activity range is approximately one million miles across the sea. Compared to half a year ago, 'Jinchang' is now closer to our Black Coral Island."

Based on the intelligence gathered by Wei Kui Shi, Lu Chang'an sketched a simple draft.

The sketch shows the approximate area of ​​activity of "Jinchang" and its general trajectory over the past year.

"Judging from its movements, this golden dragon seems to be encroaching on the area where the black dragon used to be active. Could it be that these two dragons are still in contact?"

Lu Chang'an used the fourth-order divination method, and although he could not be certain, the hexagram indicated that this was a likely possibility.

Unlike the Black Dragon.

The golden dragon has a wider range of activities and is more cunning. It may have more than a dozen nests, and its whereabouts are unpredictable.

On the sketch drawn by Lu Chang'an, more than a dozen possible temporary nests of the golden dragon were marked.

Most of them are hidden in deep water or on the seabed, making them difficult for humans to find out about with their intelligence capabilities.

This is thanks to the Flying Lord and the rat clans from all over the world.

Flying Rats are not outstanding in direct combat; their bloodline talents are mainly focused on flying, escaping into the sea, and tracking treasures.

Apart from whereabouts.

The information about the Golden Dragon's calamity is also clearly recorded in the intelligence network of Tianxing Sea.

This includes the conflict between Jinchang and the owner of Tianwai Island.

"The Lord of the Outer Island... True Monarch Tianpeng?" Lu Chang'an put away the jade slip, his expression becoming excited, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

God helps me too!

Lu Chang'an's main focus was not killing Jin Chang.

The real challenge is handling the aftermath and how to remain uninvolved.

In the seas, the Nine Dragons Palace is a truly terrifying force.

Legend has it that the old dragon king had a long lifespan and was as powerful as a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

After the last great calamity, there may not be a single person in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm in the entire Tianheng Human Realm.

In the past, the Great Calamity of Heaven never targeted the Nine Dragons Palace; its objectives were limited to the human gods of the Tianheng Continent.

There are rumors that Tianyi Sect and Nine Dragons Palace have some kind of agreement.

The dragon race has a long lifespan, and the Nine Dragons Palace must have skilled diviners. Lu Chang'an cannot be careless.

"Heaven is helping Fellow Daoist Lu. The golden dragon's movements are gradually approaching the area of ​​the dragon-slaying battle and also getting closer to Black Coral Island."

Wei Kui Shi said with a smile.

"We can't wait until they get close before we take action. It's easier to rule out suspicion when they're far away."

Lu Chang'an made a decisive decision.

Now is the perfect time to make a move.

Before making his move, Lu Chang'an thoroughly learned about the habits and preferences of this golden dragon.

This wicked dragon and cunning rabbit have many burrows and nests, and their whereabouts are unpredictable.

The probability of them lying in wait is too low; the best strategy is to lure them out.

……

half year later.

Tianxinghai is located in the northeastern open sea.

Amidst the surging tides and storms, a medium-sized merchant ship is being attacked by a large number of sea monsters.

There were three or four third-tier demonic beasts leading the attack.

The one with the highest cultivation level was a blue dragon in the late stage of the third rank.

The merchant ship's surface was dimly protected, and its hull was cracked in several places, filling the cultivators with fear and despair.

"Fellow Daoists, if we split up and escape, there is still a glimmer of hope."

The old cultivator with a white beard, who had reached the Core Formation stage, smiled bitterly, but his face showed no fear, only a calm acceptance of death.

Just then, a beam of emerald light from the Nascent Soul stage swept in from afar.

"Run! It's a human Nascent Soul cultivator!"

The several third-tier demons that were besieging them showed fear and scattered and fled without hesitation.

"Beast!"

A beam of light swept across the blue water as it drew nearer, followed by a sharp, piercing shout.

She was a stunningly beautiful fairy in a green dress, with her hair piled high in the clouds, her neck long and graceful, her skin fair and radiant, and beneath her feet rippled a patch of deep, green water.

"We're saved! It's the Fairy of the Azure Water!"

The monks on the merchant ship breathed a sigh of relief and cheered with joy.

With a flick of her delicate hand, the Fairy of Azure Water unleashed two superior-grade magic swords radiating azure light, each killing a third-tier demon beast.

Boom!

As the fairy skirts fluttered, a hundred-foot-tall pillar of water dragon light surged out of the sea, annihilating most of the remaining sea beasts.

The injured, late-stage Tier 3 Blue Dragon was still shaken when it fled.

Before disappearing into deep water.

It caught a glimpse of the Nascent Soul female cultivator's stunning beauty, and a hint of hatred flashed in its eyes.

"On behalf of Qixia City, I thank Fairy Biyue for her help."

The old cultivator with a white beard, who had reached the Core Formation stage, bowed and expressed his gratitude.

At this moment, even the elderly man felt his heart beat faster, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time. He suppressed the amazement in his eyes and dared not look directly at the noble and otherworldly Jade Water True Lord.

This Fairy of the Azure Waters is said to be a newly promoted Nascent Soul female cultivator from the surrounding waters of the Heavenly Star Sea.

Several months ago, the Fairy of the Azure Waters came to this sea area and helped Qixia City repel a powerful tide of sea monsters.

Afterwards, she temporarily settled in Qixia City to assist in its defense. The Jurchen Lord would occasionally go out to hunt demons and trade for the elixirs and magical artifacts she needed in the surrounding immortal cities and spirit islands.

This fairy is beautiful and kind-hearted; she always helps cultivators in distress.

In the span of about half a year, Fairy Biyue had saved human cultivators three times.

Among the local male Nascent Soul cultivators in the nearby seas, there is no shortage of suitors for her.

Today, the reputation of the Blue Water Fairy is widespread throughout the surrounding hundreds of thousands of miles of sea.

"We are both human cultivators, so helping each other is nothing to brag about."

A clear, ethereal female voice drifted over.

The Azure Water True Lord was reserved and noble, and did not exchange many pleasantries with these lower-level cultivators.

She drifted away gracefully, leaving behind a beautiful and dreamlike fairy-like figure for the cultivators on the ship.

The male cultivators present, including the white-bearded, Core Formation elder, were all awestruck, and the beautiful image in their hearts would never be forgotten.

……

After rescuing the merchant ship, the Fairy of the Blue Water returned to Qixia City, thousands of miles away.

They rested and traded goods within the city.

Qixia City is a neutral immortal city on the periphery of the influence of the outer island forces.

Guiyuan Zhenjun of Qixia City is a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator with slightly dark skin, around forty years old.

After the Fairy of the Blue Water returned to the city, he warmly accompanied her.

"This Azure Feather Stone is of superior quality, fourth tier. It can be used to forge flying magic weapons or increase the attack speed of magic weapons. The materials you have, Fairy, are probably not enough for the transaction."

"Haha, if the fairy is willing to accept my kindness, it would be perfectly acceptable to lend her this Azure Feather Stone in advance."

Guiyuan Zhenjun laughed heartily.

Nascent Soul stage fairies are extremely rare, both on the Tianheng Continent and overseas.

Moreover, this fairy of the blue waters is so young, beautiful, and peerless.

Fortunately, it comes from nearby barren waters and has a shallow foundation.

If it were a Nascent Soul female cultivator from a major local power in Tianxinghai, True Monarch Guiyuan would probably not have the confidence to pursue her recruitment.

"I do not wish to owe anyone anything. Within three years, I will repay Fellow Daoist Guiyuan the principal and interest owed today."

The Fairy of Azure Water accepted the Azure Feather Stone, her tone cool and aloof.

She remained dignified and reserved, keeping her distance from True Lord Guiyuan.

"Okay! No problem."

"The Fairy of the Azure Water resides in Qixia City. There's no need to rush. You can repay her slowly."

Guiyuan Zhenjun's voice was gentle and very magnanimous.

He was secretly pleased. Previously, the Fairy of the Azure Water had refused all attempts to befriend him, but today she had finally made some progress.

That piece of Azure Feather Stone was one of the most valuable materials he possessed.

It seems that to win the fairy's favor, one must spend a lot of money and offer valuable items.

……

That evening, the Fairy of the Azure Water went out to hunt demons.

She ignored Guiyuan Zhenjun's warning and only operated within the surrounding sea area spanning thousands of miles.

The Fairy of the Azure Water flew tens of thousands of miles in one breath.

They searched for and hunted targets along the way.

She especially liked targeting the Dragonborn race because the materials were more valuable.

The blue belt around the waist of the Water Fairy is made from the sinew of a certain dragon.

Whoops!

A blue dragon-like shadow swept across the sea ahead, splashing up waves several meters high.

"You beast, you got away last time!"

With a delicate shout, the Fairy of Azure Water transformed into a streak of azure light and chased after the blue dragon shadow.

As a Nascent Soul cultivator specializing in water magic, he naturally has no fear of fighting in the water.

The blue dragon escaped to the deep waters, but was still caught by the Fairy of the Azure Water.

A cyan belt flew out, extending for twenty or thirty feet, its reflection shimmering in the water and entangling the blue dragon.

"Your Highness, save me—"

The blue dragon's originally resentful and cunning gaze suddenly turned to one of fear.

The words have not yet fallen.

A pale golden vortex of water, expanding for miles, appeared out of thin air beneath the Fairy of the Azure Water.

"No, there's an ambush!"

The Fairy of Azure Water paled, feeling a terrifying spiritual pressure that surpassed even the peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm among humans.

Whoosh!

As if the underwater space had collapsed, the Fairy of the Azure Water was swallowed and enveloped by the pale golden water dragon vortex, as if someone was strangling her throat, causing her face to turn red.

Struggling desperately, it was pulled to the bottom of the sea by an irresistible force.

"Tsk tsk! With just a little trickery, you, the most beautiful fairy of the human race, have fallen into my trap."

Amidst the turbulent, murky waters of the ocean floor, a tall and majestic half-dragon man with golden scales slowly emerged.

Gazing upon the beautiful and enchanting Fairy of the Water,

Those golden vertical pupils gleamed with fiery, undisguised greed.

Jin Chang was secretly delighted; this woman's appearance and temperament were no less than those of the Immortal Physician Changqing from Tianwai Island.

She was even more beautiful and attractive than the Nascent Soul and Core Formation Fairies captured before.

He made up his mind: this time I'll be a little gentler, enjoy her for a few more days, and not ruin her too soon.

At this moment.

If a high-level cultivator from the Central Abyss were here, upon seeing the face of the Azure Water Fairy, they would likely feel a strange sense of familiarity.

Could this woman be the twin sister of Fairy Zixia?
……

Ok?
Upon closer inspection, Jin Chang suddenly noticed that Bi Shui Xian Zi's appearance and demeanor were unusual, with an indescribable sense of unease.

wrong!

This woman's appearance is not her real face.

"Hehe, this deep sea abyss is deep and secluded enough. Even if a battle between Nascent Soul level cultivators breaks out, it will be able to conceal it to some extent, and the outside world will not be too disturbed."

The fairy in the green dress parted her lips slightly, but a discordant chuckle from a man came through.

The terrifying pressure in the deep water seemed to have little effect on it.

Boom!

The Fairy of the Azure Water stretched out her jade arms, unleashing her azure magic power at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, which emitted countless emerald light and shadow.

The golden water dragon vortex that swirled around him suddenly exploded into countless powerful waves, causing the seabed cliffs hundreds of feet away to collapse.

"A mere mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator dares to play tricks!"

Jin Chang was initially surprised and wary, thinking that this woman was a Nascent Soul cultivator in disguise, pretending to be weak to take advantage of others.

The result was a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator of the Wood element.

Even in the deep waters of the ocean, a great cultivator could not subdue him, a member of the noble Golden Dragon clan.

"Ignorant brat! No matter who you are, you dare to play tricks on me. Today you will pay a heavy price."

The golden dragon, in its half-dragon form, has a hard and cold facial profile, with high, menacing brow bones.

His golden vertical pupils flashed with mockery, and a cruel smile spread across his lips, revealing his gleaming, clashing dragon fangs.

Even a Nascent Soul cultivator from the human race wouldn't dare to get so close to it.

laugh--

Jin Chang suddenly spread his palms out, his ten fingers half covered with dark gold scales, his nails extending into sea-splitting hooks, transforming into golden dragon claws the size of a fan.

The seawater seemed to freeze, forming a vacuum of gold.

The deadly afterimage of the golden claw swept across Lu Chang'an's body in an instant.

puff!
The figure in the green dress rippled with the shimmering light of the emerald trees, only to be pierced by the golden dragon's claw and reduced to shattered light and shadow.

"What kind of illusion technique is this?"

Jin Chang felt his senses distorted; the claw seemed to have struck solidly, piercing through his flesh and blood.

But in reality...

He lunged but missed, and staggered.

His pupils contracted slightly, he abandoned his contempt, and activated the Dragon Clan's Sensing Secret Technique.

His golden vertical pupils gleamed sharply, and he quickly discerned the figure in the green dress appearing above him.

Boom!

A blue sea flag appeared above the deep water, and the mysterious water shone brightly, drawing in a vast and boundless ocean tsunami.

In an instant, the area within several miles was enveloped by a vast expanse of dark water, forming a cold, azure water realm.

Jin Chang's powerful golden dragon body felt heavy, as if the endless pressure of the surrounding waters was concentrated on his body.

A spiritual pearl floats above its head, gathering the power of the surrounding ocean.

The surrounding area was filled with dark, concentrated heavy water droplets, forming a barrier and blockade.

Jin Chang's face was gloomy, and he said sarcastically, "Do you think you can trap me with these methods?"

hold head high--

He circulated his Dragon Essence Bloodline, and with a shake of his arms, golden reverse scales and spikes appeared on his shoulders and elbows.

The seabed beneath the golden dragon's feet instantly split open, creating a chasm several meters wide and extending for miles.

Buzz! boom!
Vast golden ripples rippled, accompanied by the roar of a dragon, impacting the entire azure water realm.

Each droplet of Xuanming Heavy Water, as large as a mountain, was sent flying by the golden scale ripples before it even got close, accompanied by a heavy, metallic clang that shook the very blood and qi.

The underwater ridge was smashed through by heavy water and collapsed in pieces.

The Haiqi waters, powerful enough to surround a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, were filled with deep, rippling water at their edges, and the Xuan Shui Han Sha burst open petal-shaped gaps.

Lu Chang'an grunted, his cyan protective shield shattered, and he was sent flying more than ten feet away.

The golden ripples shattered the mana shield of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, still possessing formidable remaining power.

Ding-a-ling~
Intertwined with the peak of the early stage of the fourth rank body refinement, it was like metal and iron clashing, producing a piercing buzzing sound.

Lu Chang'an's blood surged, but he steadied himself. A trace of blood seeped from the dark gold membrane of his fourth-level body refinement, as if it had been pierced by a golden needle.

The long-lost feeling of being hurt.

Even minor injuries can be healed in the blink of an eye with the power of the Evergreen Technique.

On the contrary, the Xuan Shui Turtle hidden in the sea flag was more defensive than its master and was in the rear, so it was not harmed at all.

Rumble!
The seabed shook violently, and the dragon clan's secret technique that erupted in Jinchang was enough to destroy the island city.

The waters around the sea flag, blessed by Zhenhaizhu, cracked in places from time to time, almost collapsing.

A few breaths later, the golden ripples that had shaken the deep sea began to fade and disappear.

"blocked?"

Located on the seabed of murky waters, Jin Chang's face was solemn, with an incredulous expression.

This Dragon Essence Bloodline Secret Technique unleashed power almost equal to that of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, enough to rival a great human cultivator in the deep sea.

Jin Chang's pupils narrowed as soon as the dragon essence's power returned.

shhhhhh...

Five tall, humanoid puppets appeared in the surrounding murky seawater.

Each puppet exudes a spiritual pressure comparable to the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage, and their spiritual power is integrated and interconnected.

Facing any of these puppets is like facing the combined attack of five fourth-tier puppets.

"This is……"

An unimaginably terrifying aura of puppet power gathered, locking and suppressing the golden dragon 'Jin Chang' in the deep sea abyss.

(End of this chapter)