From the Valkyrie to the Endless

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This trip will last for several days.

Seven full days passed before Lu Xunfeng returned to the island and brought back the news he had gathered.

"You killed the only son of the Dragon King of the South China Sea. He was a peerless evildoer who had been bred in a dragon egg for nearly ten thousand years. He was born only a few hundred years ago, but his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Divine Treasures. It is said that he had opened up 103 Divine Treasures. Ordinary sixth-level demon kings are no match for him."

"I really didn't kill him." Shen Qing explained helplessly.

"I know."

Lu Xunfeng nodded. With Shen Qing's cultivation level, it was indeed a fantasy to want to kill a demon king.

This was most likely done by the Demon Slayer.

(End of this chapter)

147. Chapter 147 Undersea Dragon Palace, Decision (Major renovations are needed, I am not feeling well, I am very sorry)

147.

"Now all the demons in the South China Sea are looking for you and the Demon Slayer."

In fact, Lu Xunfeng originally wanted to return to the Southern Region with Lord Zhanmo, but considering Shen Qing's current situation, returning to the Southern Region might be like walking into a trap.

"Master Lu, what method did you use just now? Even the Demon King had to take shelter temporarily, is there anything else?"

Shen Qing was somewhat curious about what kind of treasure the jade talisman that Lu Xunfeng had just used was. She seemed to have tasted some sweetness.

Just now, she took advantage of the moment when the sea monsters were seriously injured and fainted to gather a terrifying amount of energy, at least enough for her to deduce for more than 500 years. It was a pity that she didn't leave behind the sixth-level demon king.

"That was refined by a great ancestor of my Zidian Tianzong. There are only two left in the sect. The sect master asked me to bring one out just to save my life."

Lu Xunfeng felt helpless, as talismans of that grade were passed down from ancient times and there was no one now who could refine talismans of that level.

Otherwise, if hundreds of them were thrown out at once, the entire imperial capital would be buried directly in the underworld. Even if the Saint King Jiuyou had nine lives, he would be killed.

Hearing this, Shen Qing did not feel disappointed. A talisman of this level that could force back a region's demon king must not be something that can be found everywhere.

"I'm so grateful to you for helping me again this time. I owe you more and more favors." Shen Qing sighed.

The favor I owed before hasn’t been repaid yet, and now I have another precious talisman.

"You and I are now in the same boat. We have a long way to go. Why should we talk about human feelings?"

Lu Xunfeng didn't care. The sect leader gave him the talisman and asked him to carry it with him. It was meant to save his life. Saving Lord Zhanmo and Shen Qing was the best use of it. Now that the person is still alive, it certainly can't be considered a waste.

Having said this, Shen Qing said no more and turned around and said:

"I may have made some small breakthroughs in my cultivation. I will be in seclusion for two days. I hope Brother Dao can protect me."

"Easy to do."

Noticing the change in Shen Qing's address, Lu Xunfeng smiled slightly and stood up:

"That's great. I'll send a message back to let the Sect Master know I'm safe and ask him what to do next."

Then Lu Xunfeng left the cave, leaving Shen Qing with a secluded place.

As for the breakthrough in cultivation, he didn't think too much about it and just thought that Shen Qing had sensed another sacred treasure.

After Lu Xunfeng left, spiritual patterns overflowed from Shen Qing's palm, and then he set up a layer of spiritual formation to isolate himself from all disturbances from the outside world, and took out a large piece of spiritual stone and placed it beside him.

The energy required to open the divine treasure is extremely astonishing. Although there is no city in this ocean and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is not gathered by the city and still seems abundant, the amount she needs to absorb is too huge.

The energy that a great monk in the Shenzang realm has cultivated for hundreds of years is insignificant on a normal day, but when it bursts out in an instant, it is truly amazing.

Such an abnormal fluctuation of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is bound to attract sea monsters, and then alarm the Dragon King.

The spirit stones were crushed one after another and turned into a vigorous spirit mist, which was inhaled into Shen Qing's mouth and nose. The sundial was wrapped in brilliant golden light and slowly turned. Silver divine patterns flowed above it, outlining the trajectory of time and space.

In the blink of an eye, five years passed in a flash. The divine treasure in Shen Qing's throat bone was dug out, and the divine energy had reached her throat. When the divine energy was strong enough, she could even let out a thunderous sound and kill people from a distance.

In her original world, there was a legend about the two generals Heng and Ha in ancient times. They were the spirits guarding the mountains of Buddhism. It was presumed that they used similar methods to harm the enemy from a distance.

The spiritual power of the spirit stone taken out earlier was exhausted. Shen Qing replenished some of it again and continued to deduce.

In an instant, the four seasons passed, and the breath of time flowed in this small space, taking away Shen Qing's life like running water.

The divine energy was unstoppable and opened up Shen Qing's five internal organs in the chest and abdomen, and the meridians in the bones of the limbs. After the five internal organs were opened up, Shen Qing's digestive ability changed instantly. Before the divine energy was opened up, even if she swallowed the flesh and blood of monsters, her digestion speed would not be fast. The deduction time accelerated her practice, which was not worth the loss. It was far less efficient than the spirit stone.

Moreover, most demons with high cultivation levels have some special aura between their flesh and blood. If taken for a long time, they can easily turn into half-demon or half-monster.

But now it is completely different. After opening the five internal organs' divine storage, she can completely devour the flesh and blood of demons for nourishment.

This means that in addition to spirit stones, Shen Qing now has another way to earn energy, which will undoubtedly greatly reduce her pressure.

In this era, although spirit stones are much more abundant than in later generations, they are still a scarce resource. The mines are basically controlled by the central dynasty, and the output is pitifully low.

The reason why the practice of incense and gods is so popular is that the incense and gods are not that dependent on spirit stones. The path of cultivation is difficult and if there is a shortcut, most people will naturally take it.

In the end, the spirit stones were used up, and Shen Qing had no more scruples. She began to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The divine treasures she continuously unearthed gave her unspeakable courage. Even if the Demon King came again, she would have no difficulty escaping.

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Middle-earth, the imperial capital, the altar.

Boom——

A thunder roared across the sky, and the originally clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds. The sound of waves was surging, and five figures stood in the clouds, as if they were walking on the sea. A strong fishy wind instantly swept across the entire imperial capital, and a sinister aura filled the air.

"What evil spirit is there that changes the heavens without the permission of the gods? Are you tired of living?!"

On the altar, a shirtless, burly god was the first to open his eyes. He let out a long roar, and the sound was like thunder rolling through the void and piercing through the dark clouds. The surging waves turned into a gurgling stream, and only a thin layer remained. The divine light of the sun once again fell, bathing the world.

Above the clouds, the South China Sea Dragon King, dressed in a silver robe, stood in mid-air. The four people following him, none of them had an aura lower than the sixth level. They were all peerless demon kings, comparable to the human race's Taoist monarchs.

"Holy King, please forgive my impoliteness. The incense gods and the human race invaded my South Sea for no reason and killed my son. I hope you can give me an explanation for this matter."

The four sea monster kings are all old monsters who have lived for tens of thousands of years. After the incident, when the Dragon King of the South China Sea calmed down, he decisively chose the most direct method.

Without supplies, it would be difficult for the three people to stay overseas for a long time. The best way is to come directly to the Saint King Jiuyou to ask for people. Over the years, the sea has not harmed the four regions of Middle-earth. This is all thanks to the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, who have controlled those unscrupulous sea monsters.

The Dragon King of the South China Sea took this action after secretly weighing the pros and cons.

Looking at the several demon kings around him, the Dragon King of the South China Sea regained his composure. The six-level demon kings in the four seas combined are several times more than the four regions of Middle-earth. Once a war breaks out, it is hard to say who will win.

He spread out his palms, and a picture scroll reappeared in mid-air. It was the scene he had seen before. The faces of Lord Demon Slayer, Lu Xunfeng, and Shen Qing were clearly visible.

Looking at the nine divine treasures flashing on Shen Qing's head in the picture, the Snow God's indifferent expression suddenly changed.

"I have no choice but to do this. If this incident affects the harmony between the Divine Dynasty and us, the sea water will flood the four regions..."

"How dare you! Are you trying to threaten the king?!"

"You few reptiles. The Holy King spared your lives out of mercy. Now, thousands of years have passed, and your voices have become much louder!"

"Flooding the four regions? What a joke! Even if I drain your infinite sea, it still can't fill the gully in my king's heart, let alone the four regions?"

Before Saint King Jiuyou opened his eyes, several gods and generals beside him were like ignited gunpowder barrels, with lightning and thunder exploding in the void. The cultivation of these gods and generals was already at the level of nature, and their emotional fluctuations alone caused abnormal changes in the sky and made the sky rain.

The Dragon King's pupils shrank slightly as a trace of fear flashed across his eyes. The Holy King ten thousand years ago was so powerful that it suffocated him. He thought that by entering the sixth level, he could narrow the distance between him and the Holy King of Jiuyou to a certain extent. But now, he was still in the fog and could not see clearly.

Looking at the several divine generals under his command, some of them have cultivation levels comparable to his, and are not inferior to the Four Dragon Kings, and are unfathomable.

"After all, our clan is the descendant of the true dragon blood. We must not bring disgrace to the reputation of our ancestors. Please be wise, Holy King! I just want these three to surrender. After we go back, the creatures of the South China Sea will be grateful to the Holy King and build a hundred underwater temples for you, with incense burning day and night."

Although he did not back down from the conversation, the Dragon King of the South China Sea softened his attitude. He changed from launching an army to demanding an explanation to begging for mercy, and at the same time he promised to build the Holy King's palace under the ocean.

Several previously furious gods suppressed the urge to attack and lowered their heads. Regarding faith, only the Holy King himself could make the decision, and they had no right to overstep his authority.

The void condensed slightly, and the Nine Nether Saint King's tightly closed eyelids slightly opened, and he said slowly:

"What time is it?"

"Report to the Holy King, it is the sixth day of the fifth month in the 493rd year of the Zhaolong calendar."

A divine general respectfully reported back, bowing his head in apology: "It was my fault that I allowed this reptile to disturb the peace of the Holy King."

"Your Majesty, I have something to report to you."

Just at this moment, the Snow God will slowly step forward.

"Speak." The Holy King nodded, as indulgent as ever.

"This woman is now a subordinate god under my command. When I return to the Imperial Capital this time, I was thinking of recommending her to you. I intend to promote her to become your new general god."

The Snow God pointed at Shen Qing in the light and shadow in the air and said in a deep voice:

"I can vouch for her. She is a rare talent who is not inferior to the Rain God General. She will never disappoint the Holy King."

She was usually taciturn, but this was the first time she spoke such a long speech in one breath, which surprised many gods and generals.

"You can take the life of the Demon Slayer, go and get it yourself. As for this girl, you heard it just now. Xue wants her."

"The Holy King is wise."

The Dragon King of the South China Sea did not bother with him too much. Shen Qing's strength was only that of Shen Zang. He posed no threat to his son at all. The one who forced his son to death must be Lord Demon Slayer.

However, he was still somewhat unsatisfied with the result. His eyes fell on Lu Xunfeng: "There was also this boy who intervened and caused the evil god to escape. I beg the Holy King to allow me to take his life."

"can."

The Holy King had no intention of saying more and closed his eyes again.

Lord Demon Slayer was just a sixth-rank god who did not believe in him. There was no need to consider exchanging him for the faith of the South China Sea. As for Lu Xunfeng, he had already forgotten about him at this moment.

As the king of gods, the wishes and information he had to deal with in his mind every day were extremely complex. Even with the nine generals helping him filter out most of the useless information, it still took a lot of effort for him. Therefore, he would forget some people who were not worth remembering in a blink of an eye.

And since the Rain God will be absent, the pressure on him to process information is even greater.

The several generals standing by said nothing, their eyes full of doubt.

The king's temper seems to have gotten better over the years. Before, if these reptiles dared to be so presumptuous, they would never have been able to leave the capital alive.

A mere hundred temples are not worth the Saint King's attention at all.

They did not dare to question the Holy King's thoughts and quickly suppressed the distracting thoughts in their hearts.

During this trip, the Dragon King of the South China Sea has already obtained what he wanted. With the permission of the Saint King, the sea tribe can legitimately enter the southern territory and get more compensation while killing the god.

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