Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

The old immortal glanced at him, as if he thought Chu Ze asked a stupid question, and said calmly: "Of course it is the mythical beast with colorful scales and armor that roams the sky. How come, Your Majesty doesn't even know this?"

Chu Ze complained in his heart: Of course I know! But knowing is one thing, who has ever seen this thing? If I can just catch a dragon to take my heart's blood, why would I need you, an old fellow?
Zhang Daniu was also dumbfounded as he listened to this. He thought this old immortal had some tricks up his sleeve, but he didn't expect that he actually wanted a dragon's heart! Where could he find this? Was he supposed to poke a dragon's butt?
"Master, this...what should we do?" Chu Ze looked at Zhang Daniu helplessly, hoping that he could come up with an idea.

Zhang Daniu scratched his head and said with a sad face: "My disciple, I have never seen a dragon before! This... This is really difficult for me!"

Chu Ze felt even more desperate. This master and disciple, one wanted the dragon's heart, while the other was just groping in the dark. It seemed like they were playing a trick on him!

Just when Chu Ze was feeling discouraged, the old immortal suddenly said, "Actually, I do have a way that may help me find the dragon."

Chu Ze was immediately alerted when he heard this and asked quickly, "What method?"

The old immortal smiled mysteriously and said, "Legend has it that on the coast of the East China Sea, there is a secret place called 'Longyuan', where the dragons live. If Your Majesty can enter Longyuan, perhaps you can find the dragon's heart."

Chu Ze's heart was moved. Dragon Abyss? It sounds like that. However, the East China Sea is a long way away, and Dragon Abyss is a secret place. I don't know if I can find it.

"Old Immortal, how do we enter this Dragon Abyss?" Chu Ze asked.

The old immortal stroked his beard and said, "You need to collect all five artifacts to open the Dragon Abyss Gate."

Chu Ze was immediately discouraged when he heard this. Five artifacts? This is harder than finding the dragon's heart!

"Which five artifacts?" Chu Ze asked weakly.

The old immortal said slowly: "They are: the Dragon Pearl of the East China Sea, the Mermaid Pearl of the South China Sea, the Buddha's Bone of the Western Regions, the Mysterious Ice of the North Sea, and... the Imperial Seal of the Central Plains."

Chu Ze was stunned when he heard the words "Zhongyuan Emperor's Seal". Emperor's Seal? Isn't that my jade seal?

He quickly took out the jade seal from his arms, looked at it carefully, and thought to himself: Could it be that this jade seal is one of the keys to open the Dragon Abyss Gate?

"Old Immortal, this imperial seal... is it my jade seal?" Chu Ze asked tentatively.

The old immortal nodded and said, "That's right. The Central Plains Emperor Seal is the symbol of the Human Emperor. It contains powerful dragon energy and is one of the important keys to open the Dragon Abyss Gate."

Chu Ze was overjoyed. He didn't expect that his jade seal could have such an effect! It seemed that he had to go to the East China Sea!

"Okay! I will go to the coast of the East China Sea now to find the other four artifacts and open the gate of Longyuan!" Chu Ze said with great pride.

Zhang Daniu was so excited when he heard this that he said, "Master, I will go with you!"

The old immortal smiled and said, "That's fine. This journey is extremely dangerous, and you two can look after each other, which will be helpful."

So Chu Ze and Zhang Daniu bid farewell to the old immortal and embarked on a journey to the coast of the East China Sea.

Along the way, Chu Ze was filled with anticipation and excitement. He imagined himself entering the Dragon Abyss, fighting the dragons, and finally obtaining the dragon's heart and restoring his spiritual power.

However, he didn't know that what was waiting for him would be an even more thrilling adventure...

Chu Ze and Zhang Daniu headed eastward, sleeping in the open air, crossing mountains and wading through rivers, and finally arrived at the coast of the East China Sea.

This is a vast ocean with turbulent waves, the sea and the sky merging into one, and the scenery is spectacular.

Chu Ze looked at the vast ocean, feeling filled with emotion.

"Master, the East China Sea is so vast, how can we find Long Yuan?" Chu Ze asked.

Zhang Daniu scratched his head and said, "My disciple, I don't know either! How about we just find a fisherman to ask?" Chu Ze nodded, thinking that this was a good idea.

So they went to a nearby fishing village, found an old fisherman, and asked him about Long Yuan's whereabouts.

When the old fisherman heard the word "Longyuan", his face suddenly changed. He waved his hand and said, "My two guests, this Longyuan is not a good place! It is a forbidden place for the dragons. No one who enters there will come out alive!"

When Chu Ze and Zhang Daniu heard this, they immediately became interested.

"Old man, do you know how to enter Longyuan?" Chu Ze asked.

The old fisherman sighed and said, "The entrance to Longyuan is on an isolated island deep in the East China Sea. However, that island is protected by a powerful formation, and ordinary people cannot get close to it at all."

Chu Ze's mind moved, and he asked, "Then how do we break the formation?"

The old fisherman shook his head and said, "I don't know. I only know that many cultivators have tried to enter Longyuan, but they all failed, and many even died here."

Chu Ze and Zhang Daniu looked at each other, both feeling a little hesitant.

This Longyuan is so dangerous, do they really want to go in?

However, in order to restore his spiritual power and for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, Chu Ze had no choice.

"Master, let's go!" Chu Ze said firmly.

Zhang Daniu nodded and said, "Disciple, I will go with you!"

So, Chu Ze and Zhang Daniu rented a fishing boat and headed for the isolated island deep in the East China Sea...

Chu Ze and Zhang Daniu sailed on the vast ocean in a fishing boat for several days. Along the way, Chu Ze, in addition to practicing breathing exercises and boasting in front of the jade seal, ordered Zhang Daniu to do this and that.

"Daniu, I'm thirsty. Go get me some fresh fish soup." Chu Ze said lazily while lying on the deck.

"Master, where can I get fish soup for you in this vast ocean?" Zhang Daniu looked helpless.

"Hmph! I don't care! I am the emperor and I want to drink fish soup!" Chu Ze glared, exuding domineering attitude.

Zhang Daniu sighed, picked up the fishing rod and started fishing.

But how could it be so easy to catch fish in such a vast ocean? After fishing for a long time, Zhang Daniu didn't even see the shadow of a fish, but was shivering in the sea breeze.

"Master, I really can't catch any fish!" Zhang Daniu said with a sad face.

"You useless thing! You can't even catch a fish. What use do I have for you?" Chu Ze scolded mercilessly.

"How about... I'll go down to the sea and catch a few for you?" Zhang Daniu suggested cautiously.

"Hmm? That's a good idea!" Chu Ze's eyes lit up, then his face turned stern again, "But if you come back empty-handed, I'll show you how I'll deal with you!"

Zhang Daniu had no choice but to take off his clothes and dive into the icy sea.

After an incense stick of time, Zhang Daniu finally surfaced, but his hands were empty.

"Master... I am incompetent..." Zhang Daniu was ashamed. (End of this chapter)