Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Beihai, the northernmost sea.

This place is frozen year-round, with biting cold winds, making it difficult for ordinary cultivators to approach.

Su Yunbai and Ao Ling arrived here on clouds, only to see ice floes stretching for miles on the sea and low-hanging leaden clouds in the sky, creating a desolate scene.

"Where is the sea eye?" Su Yunbai asked.

Ao Ling pointed north: "Beneath that iceberg. My father said that the entrance to the sea eye is protected by a dragon clan barrier, and those without dragon blood are not allowed to enter."

The two flew towards the iceberg.

As they drew near, Ao Ling bit his fingertip and flicked out a drop of dragon blood.

Dragon blood transformed into runes, which were imprinted on the ice wall.

The ice wall trembled, cracking open to reveal a downward passage.

"Walk."

The two entered the passage.

The passage was deep and winding downwards. The walls were all made of black ice, and the cold was biting; even an ordinary Golden Immortal would probably find it difficult to withstand it.

A faint blue light emanated from Ao Ling's body, his dragon bloodline automatically protecting him from the cold. Su Yunbai, on the other hand, activated the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, making his physical body impervious to heat and cold.

After descending about a thousand feet, the view suddenly opened up ahead.

This is a vast underwater space.

In the center of the space, a thick, golden iron pillar stood, reaching straight to the ice layer above. The pillar was covered with ancient runes and exuded a vast and powerful aura.

It is truly a pillar of strength that can stabilize the seas!

Around the magic needle, the seawater forms a huge whirlpool, which is the sea eye.

However, at this moment, the sea eye is extremely unstable.

The whirlpool moved at varying speeds, the seawater was murky, and faint black mist could be seen seeping out from it.

"There's definitely a problem." Ao Ling frowned. "The runes on the Sea-Stabilizing Needle are flashing, and its suppressive power is weakening."

Su Yunbai approached to observe.

At the bottom of the needle, there were several fine cracks.

Black gas continuously poured out from the crack.

"This is... demonic energy?" Su Yunbai sensed the nature of the black energy, which was different from ordinary demonic or ghostly energy, and was more sinister and violent.

"It's not demonic energy." A voice suddenly rang out.

The two were startled and turned around to look.

A woman dressed in white appeared at the edge of the space, seemingly out of nowhere.

She was stunningly beautiful, with a cool and aloof demeanor. Her features bore a resemblance to Bixiao, but she was more mature and composed.

What is most striking about her are her eyes—clear as autumn water, yet unfathomable, as if they can see through all the illusions of the world.

"Big sister?!" Ao Ling exclaimed in surprise.

Miss?

Su Yunbai's heart stirred.

Bixiao's eldest sister...

"The inner disciple of the Jie Sect, the leader of the Three Immortals, Fairy Yunxiao?" he asked.

The woman in white nodded.

"General Su has a good eye."

She walked slowly over, her gaze falling on the magic needle that stabilizes the sea.

"This black aura is the 'vengeful spirit,' which is the remnant soul of the evil dragon from the North Sea that was suppressed here by King Yu in ancient times. The evil dragon committed many evils in its life, and its resentment did not dissipate after death. It has been trying to destroy the Sea-Stabilizing Needle and break free."

Ao Ling suddenly realized, "I see. But why has the unrest intensified recently?"

"Because someone is secretly sabotaging the seal," Yunxiao said calmly. "On my way here, I sensed the residual aura of the Jade Purity Immortal Technique. It must be the work of the Chan Sect."

Su Yunbai's eyes narrowed.

Chanjiao!

It really was them!

"Why has the fairy come here?" he asked.

Yunxiao looked at him.

"I have come to assist you on the orders of my master."

She paused.

"Master said that the North Sea Eye is related to the stability of the four seas. If it is destroyed, not only will the Dragon Clan suffer, but the entire human world will also suffer from floods. This is a great cause and effect, and the Jie Sect cannot sit idly by."

Su Yunbai's heart stirred slightly.

The Sage of Tongtian sent Yunxiao, which was a further step forward in their attitude than before.

"Thank you, fairy. Thank you, sage of heaven."

Yunxiao shook his head.

"No need for thanks. I've come for Bixiao as well."

She looked at Su Yunbai with deep eyes.

"Bixiao is my most beloved younger sister. Since she has chosen to stand with you through thick and thin, as her older sister, I naturally have to come and see for myself what kind of person she has chosen."

Su Yunbai said frankly, "Please feel free to investigate, Fairy."

Yunxiao smiled slightly.

"I just saw you examining the sea eye; your composure and meticulousness already show considerable poise. However..."

She changed the subject.

"To resolve this matter, we must venture deep into the sea eye and reinforce the seal. The sea eye is filled with intense resentment and its space is unstable, fraught with danger. Do you dare to go?"

"Why wouldn't I dare?" Su Yunbai said.

"Alright." Yunxiao nodded. "Then I'll go with you."

She looked at Ao Ling.

"Third Princess, you will guard the entrance here. If anything goes wrong, immediately send a message to the Dragon Clan."

Although Ao Ling wanted to go, he knew that his strength was insufficient to deal with the dangers deep within the sea eye, so he could only nod.

"careful."

Center of the sea eye vortex.

Su Yunbai and Yunxiao stood side by side.

"Once inside, stay close to me," Yunxiao said. "The vengeful spirit will corrupt your mind; do not let it affect you."

She raised her hand and summoned something.

It was a small golden bridge, its delicate structure radiating a peaceful golden light.

"This is the 'Golden Dragon Bridge,' a magical artifact that I, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao jointly crafted. It can ward off evil and protect the body."

The Golden Dragon Bridge transformed into a beam of golden light, enveloping the two of them.

"Walk."

The two were drawn into the vortex.

Deep in the sea eye.

This is a chaotic space.

All around was murky seawater, filled with black mist, and the sounds of ghosts wailing and howling could be heard incessantly.

The vengeful spirits coalesced into various ferocious forms, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced.

But when the golden light touched the Golden Dragon Bridge, it vanished like snow meeting the spring sun.

"These vengeful spirits are all manifestations of the lingering resentment of the evil dragon," Yunxiao said. "The evil dragon was a quasi-saint in its lifetime. Although it was killed by King Yu, its lingering resentment remains powerful. We need to find its core to completely suppress it."

Su Yunbai nodded.

He manipulated the laws of emotion to sense the source of resentment and evil.

The essence of resentment is extreme hatred, anger, and unwillingness.

And these emotions are precisely what the Law of Emotions is most capable of sensing.

"Over there."

He pointed to the depths of chaos.

The two walked on.

The deeper one goes, the stronger the resentment becomes.

The golden light emanating from the Golden Dragon Bridge was gradually suppressed, and its range shrank.

"Be careful," Yunxiao warned, "the core of the vengeful dragon's remnant is just ahead."

Sure enough, a huge cloud of black mist appeared ahead.

Within the black mist, a faint dragon-shaped phantom could be seen, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, its resentment soaring to the heavens.

"King Yu...you have suppressed me for ten thousand years...I will overthrow the four seas, and make heaven and earth pay with their lives!"

The dragon's shadow roared, its voice filled with resentment and venom.

Yunxiao's expression was solemn.

"This vengeful dragon's remnant spirit is stronger than I imagined. I'm afraid the two of us alone will find it difficult to suppress it."

Su Yunbai smiled.

"not necessarily."

He stepped forward.

"Evil dragon, do you know why you have been suppressed for ten thousand years?"

Long Ying was taken aback.

Why?

"Because you only know resentment, not repentance."

"You committed evil deeds and harmed living beings in your lifetime, and even in death your resentment remains, still seeking to cause trouble. How can such a heart not incur divine retribution?"

"Divine retribution?"

"Heaven's justice is unjust! My clan of the Northern Sea Dragons has guarded the Northern Sea for generations, why must we be subject to the Heavenly Court's control? Why must we obey King Yu's orders? I am merely pursuing freedom, what wrong have I done?"

"free?"

"Your freedom is built on the suffering of all living beings. For your own selfish gain, you unleashed a tsunami, submerged cities, and caused countless families to be torn apart and lives lost. Is this what you call freedom?"