Free Web NovelChapter 264: Chapter 207: The 4 Sea Dragon Kings, the Jiao Lord Attends the Assembly
Upon the Bo Sea, the black water lay heavy and still.
An exquisitely carved flying vessel parted the waves, diving deep below.
Seated within the vessel, the Thick Eyebrow Daoist raised a hand and flung out a glowing Token. It shot out like an arrow, straight into a vast underwater estate.
Before long, the sound of bells and drums drew near. A crowd of Merfolk appeared, treading upon the rolling waves as they escorted a Jiao Girl dressed in a vibrant palace gown.
She was tall and voluptuous, standing a full ten feet high. Her bosom was full, her waist slender, and from her smooth forehead grew a pair of slightly protruding horns that resembled jade coral.
The Jiao Girl bowed upon seeing the Thick Eyebrow Daoist.
"Greetings, Immortal Master of the Upper Sect! I was unaware of your visit. What are your commands?"
This small world, Fulongjian, had originated from a single white waterfall. With its endless water vapor, it had transformed into three rivers and four seas, providing a home for the many draconic Demon clans.
"Great powers" like the Raging Jiao Estate and the True Chi Palace, which held dominion over their own territories, all knew the truth of their situation. Yet, they were content to be kept.
Could one really expect these draconic Demon clans, whose Cultivation peaked at the Qi Cultivation Twelfth Layer, to harbor thoughts of defying a True Monarch and stirring up trouble?
Even a hundred lives wouldn’t be enough.
"I descended to this lower realm for Qi Collection. As I was passing through the Bo Sea, I recalled our past acquaintance and decided to pay a visit."
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist’s voice was detached.
"I hear the annual Dragon Son Assembly is about to begin again. How much Gang Sha have you collected from those two ancient mountains?"
The Jiao Girl respectfully ushered the Thick Eyebrow Daoist into her underwater estate. This Immortal Master from the Upper Sect had descended to this realm several times in his youth, always for Qi Collection and to practice his Refining Techniques.
She had crossed paths with him a few times, so one could barely call them "acquainted."
This world of Fulongjian had several "yields."
First, the vast water vapor condensed into Spiritual Energy, which in turn nurtured three types of spiritual water: Qi Water, Zhen Water, and Shen Water.
These three spiritual waters were highly beneficial for the Cultivation of Water Element techniques and spells. Disciples from Kan Peak who were cultivating Daoist Skills at the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer were required to come here to obtain them.
Next were the two skyscraping ancient mountains that flanked the three rivers and four seas: Dragon Head Mountain, where Gang Qi was collected, and Leopard Transformation Mountain, where Sha Qi was gathered.
These were indispensable external resources for Qi Cultivators at the Eleventh and Twelfth Layers. freewebnøvel.com
Finally, there were the draconic Demon clans themselves, derived from the blood Essence of the dragon son, Yazi.
They were quite useful for refining Water Element Magical Artifacts, such as the Wind-Settling Banner, the Water-Parting Pearl, and the Twenty-Four Phase Sea-Suppressing Flag.
When it came down to it, the so-called Raging Jiao Estate and the True Chi Palace were nothing more than watchdogs, managing these resources for the "celestial Upper Sect."
For this reason, the Jiao Girl would never dare to be insolent or show the slightest disrespect to the Thick Eyebrow Daoist.
If some unremarkable Tenth Layer junior cultivator met their end, the Upper Sect naturally wouldn’t be bothered.
But if she were to anger an Immortal Master who had reached the Twelfth Level of Cultivation, the Raging Jiao Estate might very well get a new master!
"One hundred portions of Gang Sha have long been prepared. We are merely waiting for the Upper Sect to send an envoy to retrieve them."
The Jiao Girl led the Thick Eyebrow Daoist to the seat of honor and ordered the Merfolk of her estate to present a variety of spiritual fruits and rare herbs. Her display of courtesy was impeccable.
"As for the Dragon Son Assembly... Immortal Master, there is something you may not know. It has been a long time since Fulongjian has produced any descendants of the Jiao or Chi level."
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist set down his wine goblet, a puzzled look on his face.
"And why is that?"
The Jiao Girl lowered her head and replied:
"According to the Jiao Monarch and the Chi Monarch, it is most likely because the dragon son’s blood Essence in this small world is gradually thinning."
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist pondered silently. ’Aside from that,’ he thought, ’it’s probably also related to the old Dragon Monarch of the Beiju Continent nearing the end of his life, and the subsequent decay of his Great Dao’s manifestation.’
Years ago, the three leading True Monarchs of White Jade City had acted as protectors for Ji Fuyao, allowing him to slay Yazi, capture Chaofeng, seize Pulao, and subdue Chiwen.
Of the nine great dragon sons, four were lost, sacrificed to fuel the[Tai Yang]and serve as resources for his Dao path.
After that, the luck of the entire scaled race plummeted, and they never recovered.
Since the draconic Demon clans of the three rivers and four seas were derived from Yazi’s blood Essence, they were naturally affected as well.
"I will discuss this with Kan Peak and see about reducing your blood Essence tribute."
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist’s thoughts shifted. He gave a casual, perfunctory reply, then immediately changed the subject.
"I came today because I require the assistance of the Bo Sea’s Dragon King for a certain matter."
The Jiao Girl’s heart trembled. ’Immortal Masters from the Upper Sect have always treated we Demon-kin as livestock to be slaughtered at will,’ she thought. ’Why would he be so polite?’
’Besides, according to the elders, the Upper Sect’s style is that of the Demon Dao—they’d devour a Demon whole and not even spit out the bones. I have to be on my guard!’
"Immortal Master, you are too kind! If you have any task for me, I am at your command!"
Though naturally tall, the Jiao Girl did her best to shrink her frame, trying to appear as meek and small as possible.
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist’s voice grew heavy.
"I wish to eliminate someone, and for that, I must borrow the strength of the Raging Jiao Estate."
A flash of understanding appeared in the Jiao Girl’s eyes. She was not the least bit surprised.
’Human Cultivators are not a kind lot to begin with,’ she thought. ’And the internal politics of the Upper Sect must be complicated. It’s only normal for there to be conflict between sect members.’ fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"Who is it that the Immortal Master wishes to eliminate?"
"You need not ask about his background."
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist shot her an indifferent glance.
"You only need to know that his Cultivation is around the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer, his Luck is quite extraordinary, and he is a youth who has not yet come of age."
The Jiao Girl nodded obediently.
"At the Dragon Son Assembly, I will inform the ’Dragon Kings’ of the three rivers and four seas and order them to use all their power to find this person."
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist was quite pleased and added:
"If any of you can execute this person and bring me his head, I can promise to take the victor out of this small world and into the Vast Land."
The Jiao Girl’s eyes flashed brightly, her inner excitement difficult to conceal.
A gleam remained in her eyes, her excitement now impossible to suppress.
’This small world has no sun and no moon. It has no Great Dao for enlightenment, no profound virtue for Nourishment. It is a fundamentally broken and incomplete land. The creatures born here are destined to never make any significant progress.’
