Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

“Miss,” the maid said, looking at her mistress’s gloomy smile, “can’t we just let him go? He doesn’t take you seriously at all.”

“Yes… I didn’t take it seriously.” Ning Qiu Ning looked up at the narrow strip of sky that formed a narrow passage between the two sides of Haikou, “just like my attitude towards him before.”

The maid pursed her lips and said nothing more.

The maid wasn't particularly clever, but having grown up with Ning Qiu Ning, she understood that her mistress was punishing her.

In this situation, telling her anything about Chu Xunfeng would ultimately be like Ning Qiu Ning finding an opportunity to stab herself in the heart.

Pointless.

At the table next to Ning Qiuning, the old woman and Zhu Han'e were both watching the girl.

"Do you understand what Qiu Ning meant just now?" the old woman asked softly.

"Yes, it's a strategic retreat to advance, hoping that Chu Xunfeng will relax his attitude." Zhu Han'e nodded absentmindedly. As a Heavenly Profound Realm cultivator, her hearing was exceptionally strong, allowing her to hear everything her former disciple said.

The old woman glanced at Zhu Han'e, and seeing that Zhu Han'e's gaze was fixed on Ning Qiu Ning, she simply smiled.

Helping one is helping, helping two is also helping. Whether Ning Qiu Ning's matter is truly resolved or she lets go of the past and moves on, it's all good. If Zhu Han E can see through the word "love" through Ning Qiu Ning's matter, that would also be excellent.

“Ah…” Ning Qiu Ning sighed softly.

The maid looked at her mistress with a puzzled expression.

"We've arrived in the South China Sea."

The narrow sliver of sky disappeared from sight, replaced by a clear, azure sky of early spring, with only wisps of thin clouds.

She withdrew her gaze, turned her head to look at the shimmering sea, and silently prayed for Chu Xunfeng, hoping that her brother Chu could easily cross the Dragon Gate.

She only knew that Chu Xunfeng wanted to leap over the dragon gate, but she didn't even know why.

Perhaps, she really didn't deserve to know.

After all, the two are now practically strangers.

So what does it mean to call someone a husband and wife? We held hands as children, exchanged gifts in our youth, and when we reached a certain age, we went through a wedding ceremony and served tea together.

Thinking of this, Ning Qiuning only felt heartbroken, completely unaware that in the once boundless pool of intent, wisps of water were gathering.

At the bow of the ship, Chu Xunfeng paused his conversation with Xu Bailing, gazed at the strange phenomenon of Longmen in the South China Sea, quietly straightened up, and exhaled.

"Junior brother, are you confident?" A strange woman dressed in red approached Chu Xunfeng and Xu Bailing from behind, her gaze also fixed on the majestic and solemn Panlong Gate in the South China Sea, and asked softly.

"You'll know once you try." Chu Xunfeng raised his head and looked up at the sky, where a huge shadow was flying over the dragon boat.

It was a platform built against the cliffs on both sides of the estuary. After flying over the dragon boat, the platform gradually descended and finally stopped on the sea surface in front of the semi-circle formed by dozens of dragon boats.

The middle-aged dragon, his inner energy concentrated, raised his head and proclaimed, "The dragon boat has arrived, the dragon gate has appeared, raise the bridge!"

The seawater around the dragon boat seemed to boil, with fine bubbles rising from the water. A huge shadow gradually emerged from the seawater, and the stone arch bridge broke through the sea surface, connecting all the dragon boats that formed a circle.

Chu Xunfeng looked toward the viewing platform.

The huge dragon boats carrying the guests were connected by stone bridges on both sides, while a suspension wooden bridge connected all the ships of the demon kings and dukes to the platform.

"Gentlemen, please ascend the platform to observe the ceremony." The steady voice carried clearly on the sea breeze to the ears of the thousands present. "Please, let me be Duke Kang!"

Chu Xunfeng's gaze fell upon the dragon boat where Dang Kang was. The enormous figure stepped onto the suspension bridge and onto the platform.

Too far away, Chu Xunfeng couldn't see what was happening on the platform, but he figured the atmosphere probably wasn't very friendly.

The middle-aged dragon presiding over the ceremony continued, "Please, Lord Kuidu!"

"Please invite Lord Chi Ze."

"Please, Lord Rat Snake."

"please......"

A series of names were called out, and one by one, the great demons stepped onto the stage and took their seats. Among them were some that Chu Xunfeng had seen at the banquet at the Kang Mansion, and others that he had not seen before.

The young man stood silently on the dragon boat.

"Gentlemen have arrived! Guests have arrived! The Dragon Gate has appeared! Now, aquatic creatures, please!"

In the sea, figures broke through the surface, splashing water everywhere. Water droplets turned into mist or bubbles, creating a dazzling visual feast. These figures were all beautiful women with graceful figures. After landing on the dragon boat, the leading beauties clapped their hands lightly, and more figures rushed out of the sea and landed on the dragon boat. They quickly entered the cabin and soon brought out tea, snacks, delicacies, and fine wines for the guests.

"Thank you, no need." Xu Bailing gently declined Meiji's offer as she approached with a tray, then looked at Chu Xunfeng, who was still staring at the stage. "What are you looking at?"

"Waiting..." Chu Xunfeng smiled. The system had already notified him that none of the aquatic beauties who stepped onto the dragon ship from the sea were below the Human Profound Realm, and the one who led the way onto the dragon ship was an expert of the Earth Profound Realm.

This group of people is probably meant to provide the military support to maintain stability after the incident, but Chu Xunfeng felt that the Dragon Clan probably had more than just this many people.

really.

On the altar, the middle-aged dragon presiding over the ceremony continued, "Everything is ready! Here... we invite the Divine Lord!"

The atmosphere that had been building up due to the beautiful women, delicious food, and fine wine suddenly came to a halt, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the direction of the stage.

Chu Xunfeng saw Dang Kang suddenly stand up and gaze into the distance towards the imperial city.

Chu Xunfeng followed Dang Kang's gaze and looked toward the Demon Clan's imperial city.

A colossal dragon shadow silently roamed through the air, heading towards the South China Sea.

Azure dragon scales, a body hundreds of meters long, and an overwhelming dragon might that seems to surge forth.

[User: A peak-level cultivator of both body and magic at the Absolute Death Realm, a Four-Phase Divine Lord.]

I already knew that, you don't need to help her.

Chu Xunfeng narrowed his eyes. Although he was a participant, he was only involved in a part of the whole thing. He really didn't expect that the Dragon Clan would directly awaken the sleeping Azure Dragon God.

The enormous dragon shadow swam around, gradually shrinking in mid-air, transforming into streams of light that converged on the platform, eventually becoming a tall woman dressed in a magnificent blue palace dress.

"Ladies and gentlemen..." A gentle female voice, as melodious as the tinkling of a spring, spread out, "The triennial Dragon Gate Gathering is now fully prepared. On behalf of the Demon Clan Royal Family, I hereby announce that the Dragon Gate Gathering is now open."

"All those who wish to participate in the Dragon Leap should prepare themselves. The Dragon Leap will officially begin in half an incense stick's time."

"Guests who have come to witness the ceremony, the Dragon Clan's finest wine, food, and tea are plentiful. Everyone, please eat and drink to your heart's content."

"I wish all beings who participate in the leap to the Dragon Gate will achieve a result that leaves them with no regrets."

With a flick of her wrist, the Azure Dragon God appeared in her hand, saying, "A toast to the Dragon Gate Gathering."

At this moment, many guests also raised their cups, whether tea or wine, and paid homage to the Azure Dragon God in the direction of the altar.

"Homage to the Dragon Gate Gathering!"

Chapter 19, Taking the Lead

The time it takes for half an incense stick to burn.

It was neither a long nor a short time; it was just a mere ten minutes.

In this situation, what can you possibly prepare? Just take a couple of deep breaths and adjust your state of mind.

The leap to the Dragon Gate always comes through the same gate. Are those who come to pay their respects just to see the gate standing on the sea?

of course not.

Chu Xunfeng stood at the edge of the deck, reached out and brushed his hand across the storage pouch at his waist, and took out the unfinished dark cotton robe from it.

A dark robe was worn over a snow-white outfit, and the large white collar made of rabbit fur swayed in the sea breeze.

"Ready?" Xu Bailing watched as Chu Xunfeng put on his coat, closed his eyes, and silently regulated his breathing for a while. When he opened his eyes again, the young man's temperament had undergone a tremendous change.

The gentleness and indifference have all vanished, leaving only sharpness and ferocity.

"Ah, I'm ready."

System, receive the Wind and Thunder Spiritual Root.

[User, the Wind and Thunder Spiritual Root has been issued.]

With each breath, a tingling, stinging sensation spread from my neck, gradually seeping into my shoulders and arms.

[Supreme Wind and Thunder Spiritual Root: A supreme dual spiritual root, a once-in-a-millennium occurrence; wind is the fierce aura, thunder is the purple scorching aura.]

The stinging pain mixed with a tingling sensation, the tingling sensation suppressing the spreading cramping pain, creating a strange feeling. As the sensation spread, Chu Xunfeng almost couldn't help but groan.

Fortunately, I managed to hold back.

[New player rewards have been distributed. This system will soon enter standby update mode. Except for the response module, all other functions will be disabled. Please confirm.]

confirm.

Gazing at the South China Sea, Chu Xunfeng responded in his mind according to the procedure he had previously agreed upon with the system.

[User confirmed.]

[Energy required for this system update: 0.001%]

[To better assist the user in becoming the strongest immortal cultivation king, please strive to collect energy.]

No more information appeared on the screen. With a thought, the screen disappeared from sight.

"It looks like it's about to start." Xu Bailing suddenly spoke, bringing Chu Xunfeng's thoughts back to the scene. He looked towards the stage, where a huge bronze gong had appeared in the center of the stage at some point. At this moment, Ao Ning was holding a gong hammer wrapped in red cloth and standing beside the gong.

"Attention all aquatic creatures who wish to participate in the Dragon Leap and all guests who wish to witness the ceremony!" Ao Ning's voice echoed from the direction of the altar. "Those who wish to leap the Dragon Gate must proceed to the altar and strike the gong in their own way to be considered officially participating in the Dragon Leap! Once the gong is struck, it signifies that the participant acknowledges the rules established by my Dragon Clan!"

"First! Do not interfere with other participants in the Leap of the Dragon Gate!"

"Secondly! The Leap of the Dragon Gate is limited to cultivators below the fourth realm!"