Two Days Later

Two days later.

Near the edge of a bay in the Eastern Immortal Sea, close to the Four Realms, waves, like streaks of white, surged from afar, crashing against the rocks on the shore with rhythmic splashing sounds before disappearing into the sand and stones amidst foam.

"Splash!"

Another wave crashed in, and in the distance, a giant, bluish-brown dragon could be seen winding its way through the sea, its massive body rising and falling with the waves.

Whenever the Dragon's Roar's roar sounds, a vast expanse of waves rises instantly, as if the entire sea surface has fallen under the dragon's favor, playing music together and radiating a terrifying and oppressive aura, making the air seem to tremble restlessly.

Along the shore, a settlement has been built at some point, resembling a small fishing village.

However, the inhabitants of the village were not ordinary fishermen or fishing cultivators, but a mysterious and powerful force with extremely high cultivation levels, and even two Golden Core cultivators as their leaders.

The group of cultivators clearly held the dragon in the highest esteem. They felt refreshed and invigorated upon hearing the Dragon's Roar's roar, as if their souls had been purified, and their expressions were one of pure bliss.

At the edge of the secret passage in the Fallen Forbidden Zone, a hundred miles away, Chen Dengming and Su Yan Yan simultaneously used their Heavenly Eye to observe the situation in the bay from afar and exchange information with each other.

"Third Martial Uncle, do you think this is True Dragon? If you say no, its aura is extremely terrifying. If you say yes..."

"This small bay is barely big enough for it to bathe in; what True Dragon would want to swim in such shallow waters?"

After observing for a while with furrowed brows, Su Yan Yan transmitted her voice, "This should be a dragon beast with a lot of True Dragon blood. I once saw a similar one in the Dragon Transformation Sect."

However, the old dragon's bloodline was purer, and it was said that he had enlightened the Dragon Transformation True Lord in his early years and had done him a great favor.

Therefore, Dragon Transformation True Lord regarded that old dragon as his master. That old dragon had a pair of small wings growing from its back, and was probably much stronger than this dragon beast.

At this point, Su Yan Yan was also puzzled.

Such a powerful dragon beast and a group of cultivators are no ordinary people; they are capable of forming a large sect.

Why then do they stand guard outside the Fallen Forbidden Zone, preventing those inside from leaving?

Su Yan Yan asked doubtfully, "They attacked you as soon as they saw your clone, killing it?"

Chen Dengming nodded. "Indeed, they're behaving strangely, as if they want to know what's going on our side."

But when I try to escape, they kill me, as if they don't want me to enter the Eastern Immortal Sea."

Su Yan Yan pondered, "Could it be that the Four Seas Cultivation World Alliance has taken some protective measures?"

Chen Dengming, "What do you mean?"

Su Yan Yan frowned and said, "Such a powerful dragon beast, as well as these Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators, couldn't have appeared out of thin air."

They appear to come from a powerful force; if the Second Ancestor or the First Ancestor were present, they might be able to recognize their origins.

I have almost never left the Four Regions, and I only know the names of the forces in the Four Seas, not their specifics.

But their presence here, preventing people from the Four Regions from entering the Eastern Immortal Sea, likely stems from instructions from some powerful figure. This might involve the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance."

Seeing that Chen Dengming seemed to understand but not quite, she continued, "Imagine if a powerful force of cultivators from all over the world were to enter our four Inner Domain in a large-scale invasion, how would you react?"

Chen Dengming suddenly realized.

That should be regarded as cultivators from all over the world invading the territory of the four regions.

Let alone cultivators from all over the world, even if a sect from the Western Regions were to launch a large-scale invasion of the Eastern Region, war would break out, which would be considered an invasion.

Now that Four Regions Cultivators are leaving the Four Domains and entering the Four Seas, this will naturally arouse the vigilance and resistance of cultivators from the Four Seas.

The resources in the Cultivation World are limited. If another big mouth comes along to snatch them, the existing beneficiaries will certainly not be happy. This is why risk control measures have been taken in advance to lock down any potential risks.

Chen Dengming said, "Third Martial Uncle, does that mean that some senior experts in the Eastern Immortal Sea anticipated that some sects in our Eastern Region might be migrating from the Fallen Forbidden Zone, and therefore arranged for people to intercept them here in advance?"

If that's the case, then we're in trouble.

Even if they manage to defeat the old dragon, they will still be considered as overseas cultivators invading the sea.

If they were to face a combined attack from all the major Immortal Sect of the Eastern Immortal Sea, wouldn't they be doomed?

Su Yan Yan frowned and then relaxed, saying, "The First Ancestor and the First Ancestor had anticipated this situation, but they didn't expect their actions to be so swift and intense, leaving me momentarily confused."

The blue light in her eyes subsided, and she continued to transmit her voice, "However, since our Longevity Sect is going to relocate here, we have naturally made thorough preparations long ago."

The First Ancestor and the Second Ancestor did have close friends to rely on in the Eastern Immortal Sea.

At home, you rely on family; when you're out, you rely on friends.

As long as we don't seize the resources of these Eastern Immortal Sea sects, but instead remain law-abiding and with the help of influential friends, we can keep a low profile for a few years, cultivate relationships with both close and distant allies, and naturally we won't be treated as invaders."

"Should we refrain from seizing resources and instead quietly develop our capabilities?"

Chen Dengming understood.

The elders had previously entrusted him with sea charts recording blessed lands they had explored over the years, instructing him to determine which of those blessed lands were still suitable for habitation and establishing Mountain Gate.

Presumably, this is to avoid conflict with the major Immortal Sect of the Eastern Immortal Sea.

As long as those thirty-odd blessed lands are not completely occupied by certain Immortal Sect, the Longevity Sect will have the opportunity to develop discreetly by relying on these blessed lands and avoid resource competition and conflict with other Immortal Sect.

However, the days of leaving one's hometown to start anew are definitely not easy.

At this moment, Su Yan Yan looked at Chen Dengming and transmitted her voice, "You've recovered, right? Prepare for two more days, and we'll make our move once Gongshu arrives."

"You and Gongshu will take care of those two Golden Core cultivators. I'll handle and lure that dragon beast away."

Chen Dengming's heart tightened, and he immediately sent a message, "Third Martial Uncle, are we making a move so soon? Shouldn't we prepare more thoroughly, or call for some more help? This dragon beast doesn't look like someone to be trifled with."

When Nascent Soul level experts clash, their terrifying destructive power is like a tidal wave; a slight misstep could lead to serious trouble.

Su Yan Yan's pretty face remained calm beneath her veil as she said, "If you have comprehended the Heavenly Immortal Dao Domain, you should understand its power. I am confident in my ability to escape."

Chen Dengming's eyes flashed, and thinking of the power of the Heavenly Immortal Dao Domain, he felt relieved.

As long as he's in the air, Third Martial Uncle can indeed be invincible with his Heavenly Immortal Dao Domain, or at least be safe from death.

Su Yan Yan said calmly, "The key is that you must quickly deal with the enemies and leave while I lure this dragon beast away, and you cannot kill them directly."

We have come to the Eastern Immortal Sea from afar as guests, and we must not be treated as unwelcome guests. Otherwise, even if a senior or wise person intercedes on our behalf later, we will have no grounds for leniency."

Chen Dengming nodded solemnly, "I will do my best."

This is indeed a rather challenging task.

Defeating two Golden Core Cultivator quickly without taking their lives is no easy task.

After they finished discussing their plan, neither of them decided to look into the distance anymore.

After acquiring the Heavenly Eye, Chen Dengming condensed a Heavenly Immortal Clone to remain in place as an eye, secretly observing and guarding against any threats.

The two then returned to the back of the secret passage and joined the main force that had migrated from the rear.

Three days later.

A large contingent of migrating cultivators, shrouded in massive shielding and silencing Formation along the way, had already traversed thousands of kilometers and was approaching the very edge of the secret passage.

A hundred miles behind the main force, a very small number of disheveled and wretched rogue Rogue Cultivator followed discreetly from a distance, none daring to utter a sound. Their facial muscles were taut, but in their bright black eyes, there seemed to be a glimmer of light different from their disheveled state—a hope for survival.

"Hiss--"

Among the group of cultivators guarded by the disciples of the Longevity Sect, two Foundation Establishment Flying Snake, emanating a faint spiritual aura, dragged the golden chariot, emitting bursts of 'hissing' and occasionally twisting their bodies and raising their heads, as if sensing some aura, appearing somewhat restless.

Chen Dengming, who was sitting inside the carriage and fiddling with the Soul-Reaping Bow Staff, stepped out of the golden carriage upon seeing this and patted the head of a Flying Snake that was shaking.

"It seems you all sensed the dragon beast's presence? Then you should all conceal yourselves and not let the dragon beast detect your presence. Go to the back of the line now."

The two Foundation Establishment Flying Snake, as if granted a pardon, nodded vigorously at Chen Dengming, appearing somewhat obsequious.

Then they quickly dragged the golden chariot to the rear of the main force and hid there.

Chen Dengming frowned as he looked on, unable to relax at the thought of facing a dragon beast comparable to Nascent Soul.

He looked at the dark, fourth-tier Law Treasure Soul-Reaping Bow Staff, in his hand.

This Law Treasure is of a very high level.

He tried many times over the past few days, and could only barely draw the bow fully twice with the help of his Immortal Celestial Dao Power.

Each time, it consumes a lot of his strength.

However, even Su Yan Yan was extremely wary and solemn about the full power of this Law Treasure, indicating that she could sense a very strong threat and a soul lock.

After all, it was the magic Law Treasure of the Soul Devouring Old Devil, Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator.

Among fourth-tier Law Treasure, they are not bad at all.

If activated, it can indeed unleash terrifying destructive power that threatens even Nascent Soul cultivators.

Chen Dengming was only able to barely activate it using high-level power, such as the Immortal Celestial Dao Power.

After activating it, he needs to use the Spirit Refining Art to suppress the condensed Golden Core Soul Arrow before he can shoot out the true Soul Reaping Arrow.

Therefore, this powerful fourth-tier Law Treasure is truly an unusable killing weapon in the hands of other Golden Core cultivators.

"Elder Gongshu and I should have little trouble dealing with those two Golden Core cultivators, but to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, such as the old dragon suddenly breaking free from Elder Su and returning to fight, we must prepare more means of self-defense."

Chen Dengming patted the Soul-Reaping Bow Staff, which resembled an ebony staff, and put it into his Storage Bag.

"Junior Brother."

At this moment, He Yingyu rode over on Black Cloud Leopard, floated down from its back, and smiled as she handed a pair of wings that shimmered with purple light to Chen Dengming.

"These Purple Winged Double Wings have finally been repaired before we leave this place. Quickly refine them and try them out."

"Gurgle--"

The Black Cloud Leopard nodded its head, then stretched out the black fleshy wings growing from its back as if showing off, and grinned.

"This Law Treasure seems to have become even more spiritually potent after being repaired."

Chen Dengming took the Purple Winged Double Wings in surprise, remembering the power this Law Treasure had displayed in the hands of the Demon King's Kill Chakra Guardian in the Mochao Kingdom, which had at least increased the opponent's maximum speed by half.

At their level of strength, increasing their speed by even half is extremely difficult.

Therefore, these Purple Winged Double Wings are indeed an extremely precious flying Law Treasure.

He Yingyu explained, "Junior Brother, you used all those rare materials you exchanged for with your battle merits to repair these Purple Winged Double Wings. Now that they're repaired, their spiritual power and resilience are naturally much stronger."

Chen Dengming nodded slightly, thought for a moment, met He Yingyu's expectant and eager eyes, and without refusing, sent out a Core Power to begin refining it rapidly.

He was indeed fond of spoiling his wife and was willing to give the Purple Winged Double Wings to He Yingyu to save her life.

But he also knew his senior sister's temperament well.

If we don't accept it, it might only cause them worry and displeasure.

Fortunately, the Black Cloud Leopard has now grown into Foundation Establishment Late Stage Demon Beast. Its short-distance maximum flight speed is no less than that of a mid-level third-tier spirit boat, and it is even more agile and versatile. With this Black Leopard as his senior sister's mount, Chen Dengming is at ease.

After three incense sticks.

The Longevity Sect's migrating force gradually slowed its pace and slowly came to a stop at the edge of the secret passage leading to the Fallen Forbidden Zone.

In the dimly lit forest, faces were filled with fear and vigilance as they stared at the light emanating from the distant exit. Some were anxious, while others tried to remain calm; the atmosphere was extremely solemn.

Almost everyone prepared their Law Artifact and talismans at this time, silently preparing to follow orders.

All disciples of the Longevity Sect and their entourage had been notified in advance that there were enemies outside and that they understood the arrangements and plans to follow.

These disciples, including the accompanying Rogue Cultivator like Black Wind and Jiang Qiang, all possessed strong mental fortitude and unwavering resolve, and were unlikely to panic or lose their composure before even encountering the enemy.

"Yiran, Jing'er, go outside and call your Uncle Jiang and Uncle Black Wind over, just the two of them. Tell them I need to talk to them about something."

In the area where the six pseudo-core disciples of the Longevity Sect were located, He Yingyu waved to Chen Yiran and Chen Jing and gave them instructions.

Chen Yiran said "Oh," still not understanding He Yingyu's intention.

Chen Jing's eyes lit up, and he immediately responded happily.

However, not long after, only Jiang Qiang was brought over.

"Senior Crane!"

Jiang Qiang bowed apologetically to He Yingyu, "Fellow Daoist Black Wind asked me to thank you for your kindness, but he wants to stay with his brothers."

"Alright."

He Yingyu waved her hand and said calmly, "My Husband was right about you. You are both people who value loyalty and righteousness. It's fine if Black Wind doesn't come. It's best and safest for you to stay by my side."

Jiang Qiang gave an awkward smile, his lips moving as if he was about to say, "This junior doesn't want to stay here either, lest I become a burden to you, senior."

Before he could finish speaking, He Yingyu seemed to have read his mind, stopped him with a look.

He Yingyu smiled faintly, her beautiful eyes flashing with malice. "You call my Husband Brother Chen, but you call me Senior. It seems you don't acknowledge me as your sister-in-law."

Jiang Qiang immediately tensed up and hurriedly bowed, saying he dared not.

"Alright, that's settled then."

He Yingyu waved her hand, which was considered the final word.

Jiang Qiang sighed inwardly, yet felt a surge of warmth, knowing that He Yingyu wasn't truly blaming him, but rather using a clever tactic to keep him around.

The subtext was that since she had called him "Brother Chen," she, as his sister-in-law, would protect his safety.

But it was precisely because Chen Dengming was his Brother Chen that Jiang Qiang was unwilling to let his meager abilities drag down his sister-in-law, even if it was just in the slightest.

The inner journeys of these two individuals are beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

He wasn't even understood by the other fake Dan practitioners.

In their eyes, Jiang Qiang was nothing more than a Rogue Cultivator, not even a Foundation Establishment. How could he possibly have won the favor of the Daoist Dao Child? This was incomprehensible.

In most people's world, humanity is kind when you are useful to them.

Human nature is selfish when you are no longer useful to someone.

Human nature can be vicious when you infringe upon someone else's interests.

To many high-ranking cultivators, such as those in the Pseudo-Core Formation or Foundation Establishment stages, Jiang Qiang, a Qi Rogue Cultivator, is utterly useless trash.

But who knows that these old friends are the very people Chen Dengming has always wanted to look back on throughout his cultivation journey?

He can find his former self and true nature in these old friends. If he loses these, he will change and perhaps will no longer be worthy of inheriting the spiritual lineage of the immortals.

"Whoosh--"

A streak of purple light flashed through the air.

A blurry figure sped through the air and instantly appeared at the front of the group, arriving beside the Third Ancestor Su Yan Yan, who was floating in mid-air. The speed was astonishing.

"Ready?"

Su Yan Yan's face was veiled by a light gauze. As she turned her head, two bright eyes fell on the pair of purple wings behind Chen Dengming. Her voice was soft and gentle, soothing to the ear.

"Um."

Chen Dengming smiled and nodded, patting the three Storage Bag at his waist to indicate that the Law Treasure were all prepared.

Gongshu Zai, suppressing his nervousness, flew closer and bowed to the two, saying with a smile, "Third Martial Uncle, Your Highness Daozi, my combat strength is quite low compared to yours. If I suffer any setbacks in the upcoming battle, I hope you will understand and take care of Dao Child."

Knowing that there was Nascent Soul demon dragon outside, he was extremely guilty.

However, as Golden Core Great Cultivator, he must face this juncture head-on.

At this point, the only hope is that Chen Dengming and the Third Ancestor can take care of him as much as possible and not put too much pressure on him.

"Elder Gongshu, rest assured, you only need to try to hold off one person to buy me some time."

Chen Dengming smiled and looked at Gongshu Zai, indicating his understanding.

After all, not everyone in the Longevity Sect is like him, inheriting the Dao lineage and Dao power. In terms of combat strength, one cannot really expect too much.

"Your Highness Daozi!" Gongshu Zai a sigh of relief and quickly bowed gratefully, feeling deeply ashamed.

After a brief discussion, the three of them, without further hesitation, set off towards the bright exit, gradually accelerating.

(I finally met my monthly pass requirement yesterday, so I'm writing this extra chapter now at 1 AM. There will be more updates during the day.)