Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

The old man, his aura surging like thunder, leaped across the vast sea in an instant, standing in front of Yu Changsheng, and slowly extended his hand, saying:

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"

"uh-huh?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng frowned slightly, turned to look at the figure, narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at him with some doubt.

"Island Owner!"

Han Hua, on the other hand, was taken aback for a moment, then took two steps forward, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply to the old man with an excited expression.

The newcomer was none other than the island lord of Jiaolong Island, Jiaolong Zhenjun.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be nervous. I mean no harm."

Jiaolong Zhenjun laughed heartily, looked at Yu Changsheng, saw the wariness in his eyes, shook his head, stroked his beard and laughed again, then looked at the pirate corpses on the sea and understood.

Han Hua, standing to the side, also let out a deep breath at this moment and said respectfully, "Island Lord, thanks to this senior, if it weren't for his help, I would probably be dead by this mindless pirate gang by now."

"Even so, quite a few brothers still perished here, leaving only the three of us. If it weren't for this senior..."

After Han Hua finished speaking, he chuckled wryly, and the other two people beside him nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, the Flood Dragon True Monarch's expression darkened further. He let out a long sigh and coldly snorted:

"I haven't taken action for quite some time now. These pirates are becoming more and more lawless. They even dare to plunder ships from my Jiaolong Island. They're tired of living."

"One day, we must wipe out all the pirates on the sea. They killed so many of our brothers. It would be too good for them to die like this."

After speaking, the murderous intent in the eyes of the Flood Dragon True Monarch flashed and disappeared. He closed his eyes slightly, and when he opened them again, his expression had changed. He cupped his hands and smiled at Yu Changsheng, saying:

"I must thank this fellow Daoist for his righteous intervention. In the seas, people's hearts are unpredictable, and pirates are universally condemned. It is thanks to you, fellow Daoist, that these pirates are not allowed to run rampant. Otherwise, it seems that my brothers and subordinates would all be doomed today."

As Jiaolong Zhenjun finished speaking, he sighed softly again, his eyes darkened, and his sincere expression softened.

"Since we've run into each other, I might as well lend a hand. Besides, he already paid me, so it's only fair. No need to thank me."

Yu Changsheng chuckled, glanced at Jiaolong Zhenjun indifferently, and then spoke calmly.

"what?"

Jiaolong Zhenjun was slightly taken aback, while Han Hua, who was standing to the side, suddenly showed a troubled expression. He leaned close to Jiaolong Zhenjun's ear and whispered something.

Yu Changsheng observed this, but remained unmoved.

As for the Flood Dragon True Lord, a well-concealed glint flashed in his eyes, and after waving his sleeve, he smiled and said:

"I see, that makes sense."

The Dragon Lord was taken aback, patted Han Hua on the shoulder, and said frankly:

"It's just the inner core of a Tenghai Dragon Lion. Compared to your lives, it's definitely incomparable. We should thank this fellow Daoist for being willing to save you."

"As long as everyone is safe, everything else is minor."

Han Hua was moved, while Yu Changsheng nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"It is fate that we met. In any case, it is all thanks to you, fellow Daoist, for saving my brothers. If you don't mind, please come and sit down at my place so that I can properly show you hospitality and express my gratitude."

Han Hua chuckled, his expression sincere, and spoke earnestly to Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng shook his head and declined, saying, "No need for gratitude, it's just a small matter. I have other things to take care of and I'm quite busy."

"I see," Jiaolong Zhenjun's expression changed for a moment, then he hesitated and said, "It's like this, Fellow Daoist, the pirate group you killed today is called the Wuzhi Pirate Group. This pirate group has a large number of members and a huge force. The leader of the group even has the strength of the peak of the Purple Mansion realm."

Jiaolong Zhenjun paused, looked up at Yu Changsheng, and continued:

"Of course I'm not questioning your strength, fellow Daoist. It's just that today, since you killed a branch of the mindless pirate gang on this ship to save the people of my Jiaolong Island, this matter can't be kept secret. I guarantee that you'll be targeted by the leader of this mindless pirate gang along the way, which might be dangerous... If that happens, it will be too much for me to bear."

"After all, although these pirates are all ruthless, they are also known for being vindictive and holding grudges, especially since they believe that the Tenghai Dragon Lion Inner Core they wanted was stolen by you, and you were all alone."

"It certainly won't end like this. What I mean is, my Jiaolong Island has quite a reputation in these waters. Fellow Daoist, come with me, and I'll give you a proper welcome. That will make those pirates think twice before they dare to cause you trouble, and your journey will be much safer. Don't you think so?"

The Dragon Lord guided him patiently and earnestly, his words containing a great deal of truth.

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly. After pondering for a moment, his expression suddenly changed, and he turned back to look at Elder Wei on the spirit boat.

Old Wei chuckled softly, yawning as he said, "That's fine too. After sailing on this vast ocean for so long, with nothing but seawater, it's become monotonous and weary."

"Since the island lord has extended such a warm invitation, Changsheng, you shouldn't refuse. Let's go and relax together. Why keep your mind so tense? Besides, what the island lord said is right."

The Dragon Lord was taken aback upon hearing this. Then a smile spread across his face, and he nodded in agreement: "That makes sense. Fellow Daoist has been sailing on this sea for a long time. It wouldn't be too late to be grounded and rest before setting off again."

"Then I'll trouble you, Island Master. May I ask your name?"

Yu Changsheng thought for a moment and then spoke frankly.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite. It's all my duty. Please don't hold back; just call me Jiaolong."

The Dragon Lord chuckled, his smile carrying a hint of nonchalance. His words showed no disrespect for Yu Changsheng despite his apparent age; on the contrary, they were perfectly respectful and admiring.

He had heard from Han Hua that Yu Changsheng was also a Purple Mansion True Monarch. Although his cultivation level seemed to be lower than his own, he dared not be negligent and naturally would not regard him as a junior.

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"May I ask your name, friend?"

Then, the Dragon True Monarch paused, and asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Yu Changsheng".

Yu Changsheng thought for a moment and then spoke directly.

This place is far from the five continents of the Southern and Eastern Wilderness, and is on the edge of the Northern Sea. With such a great distance, he doesn't need to worry about what will happen after revealing his name.

Separated by such a vast sea, news of what happened in Wuzhou cannot reach here. Even if the Mengyao Holy Land possesses extraordinary abilities, it can only look on with envy and helplessness.

"Yu Changsheng?"

As expected, upon hearing this, True Monarch Jiaolong muttered the name again, quickly comparing it in his mind with the famous disciples of the major powers he knew. Then, he smiled and nodded, turning his gaze to Elder Wei, and asked:

"And who is this?"

"This is my master."

Yu Changsheng gave a concise and to-the-point answer.

"We are deeply impressed that you have been able to teach such an outstanding disciple, who has already reached the Purple Mansion Realm at such a young age. We are truly in awe of you."

The Dragon Lord's expression immediately hardened, and he spoke solemnly.

"I didn't teach him anything. He's just sensible on his own. I just slack off. It's all up to him."

Old Wei spoke casually, yet his tone subtly revealed a sense of pride.

Hearing others praise him and Yu Changsheng so highly made Old Wei quite happy.

"You're too modest," the Dragon True Lord chuckled. "May I ask your honorable surname?"

"My surname is Wei."

Mr. Wei answered casually.

As they were talking, they saw the Flood Dragon True Monarch take out a spirit boat. It was shaped like a flood dragon, with layers of black dragon scales covering its walls, making it look indestructible. The inner walls of the boat were wrapped in a special material, like a thin membrane. Beneath the membrane, one could see rows of huge white bones, lifelike and sparse in flesh and blood. There was also a dense but not emitting baleful aura surrounding it. It was over a hundred feet long, and its entire structure was actually a flood dragon that had been completely hollowed out from the inside and transformed into a boat!

As the dragon head turned its head, a pair of scarlet eyes flashed with a scarlet light, seemingly containing infinite ferocity. The entire ship landed on the sea, instantly creating layers of huge waves that surged into the sky.

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The group boarded the spirit boat, which trembled and sped off into the distance like a dragon, riding the waves. A faint, simulated beastly aura spread out, intimidating many sea creatures, who kept their distance.

As the spirit boat sailed, it was protected by numerous arrays that shimmered with light. Viewed from above, it truly resembled a dragon swimming in the sea, lifelike and vivid.

"This spirit boat is quite nice."

Old Wei glanced around and calmly offered a word of praise.

"Completely hollowing out a dragon and transforming it into a boat—such craftsmanship is now extremely rare. A boat transformed from a spirit beast is far more durable than an ordinary spirit boat. Such a technique, such a school of crafting… I never imagined it could still have survived?"

"I can't believe it," said Mr. Wei with a sigh.

Jiaolong Zhenjun raised an eyebrow slightly, stroked his beard, and replied, "It's alright. Ordinary forces naturally don't have this kind of weapon-refining technique. However, in holy lands, such as Sea Beast Heavenly Island, this ancient weapon-refining technique is not rare. It's just that ordinary cultivators can't come into contact with it."

As the Dragon Lord spoke, he looked at his spirit boat, gently touched it, and his eyes flashed with a complex expression.

"Sea Beast Sky Island?"

Yu Changsheng and Old Wei exchanged a glance, their spirits lifted.

"Hmm," the Dragon True Monarch nodded and said with a sigh.

"As a sacred place, it has a long history and profound heritage. This ancient craftsmanship may have been lost in the outside world, but it still has complete ancient texts and documents within the sacred place."

Yu Changsheng and Old Wei remained silent and nodded secretly.

"Speaking of which, we are now within the territory of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island. However, this sea area is relatively barren, so it is rare to see cultivators from the Holy Land."

The Flood Dragon True Monarch muttered to himself, hesitated for a moment, then looked at Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei, and tentatively asked:

"However, you two fellow Daoists look quite unfamiliar to me, and your speech patterns suggest you are not from the sea region. Could it be...?"

Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "This is our first time at sea. We used to live on the mainland, so we are still quite unfamiliar with maritime affairs."

"The mainland? Is it the southern region, around Lanzhou?"

The Dragon Lord was taken aback, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"Hmm." Yu Changsheng nodded, which was taken as an admission.

"So far away, yet you traveled thousands of miles...?"

The Dragon Lord sighed, noting that this area was already on the edge of the North Sea, and cultivators from the Southern Region who could come here were relatively rare.

"But what are you doing here? Could it be that you're also here for the Sea Beast Heavenly Island's once-in-a-century apprenticeship tournament?"

After a moment's thought, the Dragon Lord asked with curiosity.

"That's exactly right."

Yu Changsheng nodded silently, a slight thought stirring in his heart.

"Then I wish you all the best in advance, fellow Daoist. With your talent and the fact that you have reached the Purple Mansion Realm at such a young age, entering the Holy Land should be a sure thing, hehe."

Jiaolong Zhenjun suddenly realized, clasped his hands in a fist and chuckled as he addressed Yu Changsheng.

"Let alone entering the Holy Land, if nothing unexpected happens, you should be able to enter the inner sect directly. At that time, you will be an inner sect disciple of the Holy Land, a backbone force, valued by the Holy Land, and inheriting the Holy Land's legacy. You will be a dragon among men, and your status will be incomparably noble."

The Dragon Lord sighed, seemingly quite excited as he spoke of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island.

"I hope so."

Yu Changsheng smiled slightly, pondered for a moment, and asked:

"However, fellow Daoist, do you know if there are any standards for accepting disciples on this Sea Beast Heavenly Island?"

The Dragon Lord pondered for a moment and replied:

"The Holy Land is high above, powerful, and has a profound foundation. Although the Sea Beast Heavenly Island is relatively approachable and accepts many disciples, it is still very difficult to enter it."

"Every hundred years, a large number of people come to accept disciples, including many direct descendants of great families. Each of them is a true prodigy. These people control most of the disciple acceptance slots, which can be said to be predetermined. Only a small number of disciple acceptance slots are given to the others."

"Either you have exceptional talent and are favored by the elders of the Holy Land, who will accept you as a disciple; or you can be selected from among a large number of competitors to enter the Sea Beast Heavenly Island. However, those who enter in this way are only the outermost disciples of the Holy Land."

"Outer disciples are as numerous as hairs on a cow on the Sea Beast Heavenly Island and are not valued."

Only the inner sect is the core of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, and the minimum requirement to enter the inner sect is a Golden Core within sixty years, or a Purple Mansion within three sixty years.

After saying this, the Dragon True Monarch let out a long sigh, chuckled, and looked at Yu Changsheng, saying:

"I see that you are not very old, yet you have already reached the Purple Mansion Realm. After going to the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, you will at least be an inner disciple. I would like to congratulate you in advance, Fellow Daoist Changsheng."

"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist. I appreciate your kind words and hope it is so."

Yu Changsheng smiled slightly and said. (End of Chapter)