I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 550 Opportunity
"Mysterious Water Dragon Marrow Grass!"

"Nine Apertures Connecting to the Mysterious Lotus!"

"Mysterious Heavenly Dragon Transformation Ginseng!"

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As soon as Zuo Dongge and his apprentice stepped into the palace, they were amazed by the spiritual herbs that could be seen everywhere.

Any one of these spiritual herbs, if taken to the outside world, would drive Nascent Soul cultivators mad, and even some Deity Transformation cultivators would risk their lives to fight for them.

But here they grow everywhere like weeds.

However, having been to Beizhenlu Mountain and even ventured deep into the seventh and eighth levels of the Youyuan Demon Refining Abyss to collect many exotic herbs, Xia Daoming had seen much of the world and had a far broader perspective than his master. Therefore, after a brief moment of shock, he quickly recovered.

After regaining his senses, Xia Daoming's gaze quickly fell on the flag embroidered with nine dragons playing in the sea, and his eyes revealed a hint of fervor.

"This flag not only supports the entire cave's barrier, but also repels demonic energy, preventing it from invading over countless years. Could it be a celestial artifact, like the magic treasure that suppresses Beizhenlu Mountain?"

Xia Daoming thought of how Beizhenlu Mountain was protected by a celestial artifact, which kept the area from being tainted by demonic energy, and his heart pounded wildly.

His Yin-Yang Two Elements Sword has been tempered by heavenly lightning and nourished by his primordial spirit. It has also been integrated with the Yin-Yang Two Elements Sword Dao that he has come to understand. Now it is extremely powerful and can be said to be his natal magic weapon. In the future, it will definitely grow along with his cultivation level in the path of Qi Refining.

But it's still far from being a Celestial Artifact.

There is a difference between immortals and mortals.

The most crucial element of a celestial artifact lies in the word "celestial".

Only immortals can forge immortal artifacts, or nurture them into immortal artifacts.

However, since this flag supports the barrier of this cave, even though Xia Daoming is envious of it, he does not dare to easily take it at this time.

So soon, Xia Daoming shifted his gaze from the flag and began scanning other areas.

"Daoming, this harvest is incredible, truly incredible! Just the spiritual herbs growing around this palace alone could create countless powerful figures, not to mention the flags supporting this grotto-heaven barrier, and the unknown treasures hidden within the palace!" Zuo Dongge finally turned his gaze away from the surrounding spiritual herbs, his face beaming with excitement.

“Yes, if I’m not mistaken, that flag is very likely a celestial artifact!” Xia Daoming said.

"A celestial artifact!" Zuo Dongge was shocked.

“That’s right, Beizhenlu Mountain is protected by a celestial artifact, which is why it has remained untouched by demonic energy for so long!” Xia Daoming explained.

“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be…” Zuo Dongge’s body trembled again upon hearing this, and he blurted out.

“Even with a flag guarding the mountain gate, without the Ascension Pool, we will ultimately have to take the path of Beizhenlu Mountain. Moreover, a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime. If we erect this flag at the mountain gate to guard it and become the second Beizhenlu Mountain, the news will surely reach Beizhenlu Mountain, and then there will probably be a disaster that wipes out our entire clan,” Xia Daoming said, shaking his head.

"Indeed, I was too excited and oversimplified things. The Qingyuan Sect actually has the Immaculate Array and so many resources to support it, enough to sustain its development for many years to come," Zuo Dongge nodded.

"Master, let's go inside those palaces and take a look!" Xia Daoming didn't continue talking about the flag, but instead pointed to the palaces that were still well-preserved.

"Good!" Zuo Dongge's eyes showed anticipation.

The dragon race truly lives up to its reputation as the most powerful and treasure-collecting race in legend.

Even though this place was just a palace of the Demon Nightmare Sea Dragon Clan back then, the treasures collected in those palaces were all exquisite, leaving Zuo Dongge and his apprentice dazzled and their hearts pounding.

After a long while, the master and his disciple finally arrived at the very center, in front of the most magnificent palace in the imperial palace.

Just as the two were about to step into the palace, a powerful aura suddenly surged out from the depths of the palace, and then manifested at the palace gate as a middle-aged man wearing a royal robe, a flat crown, an ochre-yellow robe, golden eyes, a bushy beard, a wide mouth, a flat nose, and a long coral horn on his forehead.

As soon as the middle-aged man appeared, his gaze fell on Xia Daoming, seemingly ignoring Zuo Dongge's presence completely.

"To enter my Cloud Glaze Palace, you must carry on my will; otherwise, I will surely trigger the restrictions and destroy everything here." The man spoke, his voice majestic, echoing within the cave's barrier. Before Xia Daoming could even reply, the middle-aged man transformed into a golden, sun-drenched dragon shadow with hooked claws, flying towards Xia Daoming.

Xia Daoming's golden eyes flashed, but he quickly returned to normal, letting the dragon's phantom transform into a talisman that landed between his brows, gradually disappearing into the void.

As the Dragon Shadow Seal disappeared, Xia Daoming closed his eyes.

Seeing this, Zuo Dongge dared not disturb them and stood guard on the side.

After a long while, Xia Daoming slowly opened his eyes, his expression complex.

"Are you alright, Daoming? What was the last will of that dragon soul?" Zuo Dongge asked with concern upon seeing the situation.

"Disciple is fine. That dragon soul was the patriarch who once ruled the Demon Nightmare Sea Dragon Clan. He was a descendant of a true dragon in the Earth Immortal Realm, but was later demoted to the Xuanhuan Realm."

His last wishes are related to the grudges between the dragons in the Immortal Realm, and also involve some secrets of the dragons. This disciple cannot tell Master about them, so please forgive me, Master.

"As long as you're alright, that's all that matters!" Zuo Dongge said with a sigh of relief.

As for the matter of the Immortal Realm, it is still somewhat distant for them, so Zuo Dongge doesn't need to worry about it too early.

Moreover, he was well aware that his disciple was meticulous and resourceful, and since he had fulfilled the dragon's will, he would surely have a way to deal with the situation when the time came.

"Master, let's go in," Xia Daoming said.

“Alright!” Zuo Dongge nodded and stepped into the hall with Xia Daoming.

Upon stepping inside, the two were immediately jolted, their eyes wide with shock.

The palace was already magnificent from the outside, but the inside was even more magnificent than expected.

The dome is distant and deep, filled with stars, like a real, vast starry sky.

In that deep starry sky, three dragon essences manifested as illusory azure dragons, soaring through the clouds and radiating an aura far more powerful than that of Yao Xi, a cultivator at the Fifth Tribulation Nascent Soul stage.

The surrounding palace walls were covered with flashing runes, which occasionally transformed into surging waves, with various aquatic creatures swimming and playing in the water, just like a real, vast ocean.

In this vast ocean, besides the various aquatic creatures, there are also dragons whose essence manifests as dragons that stir up storms and waves, ruling over the various aquatic creatures.

The dragon essence manifested as dragons was much weaker than the dragon soul essence of the deep starry sky, probably at the level of Yao Xi or below.

However, the dragon essence in the sea is much greater than that in the deep starry sky, numbering nearly a hundred strands.

The sheer volume of dragon essence stirring up waves in the surrounding walls and ocean created an aura that sent shivers down Zuo Dongge's spine, and even Xia Daoming felt a chill run down his spine.

"No wonder Cang Yuan dared to threaten me that he could destroy this place. With so many restrictions and so much dragon essence, if it is triggered, this place can indeed be destroyed. Even my master and I would be left here."

Xia Daoming looked around, secretly alarmed.

However, Xia Daoming quickly went from being surprised to delighted.

Pure dragon essence, untouched by demonic energy and without any remaining dragon soul, is much easier to refine than dragon soul essence tainted by demonic energy.

Moreover, the amount of pure dragon essence here is so great; this dragon essence alone is an incredible opportunity.

Not to mention, the Cloud Palace also contains treasures that Cang Yuan said would even tempt a true dragon.

Thinking to himself, Xia Daoming looked up and gazed into the depths of the main hall.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)