The East Sea Dragon King is Tricked

As Fangzhang Island took root in the East Sea, the Fortune Dragon had already connected with the spiritual vein. The spiritual energy on Fangzhang Island grew even denser by three parts.

But Qing Xuan knew this was only temporary. For any spiritual vein in the Primordial Wilderness would gradually diminish over time.

Fangzhang Island had previously been linked to Chaos, transforming Chaos Qi into Innate Spiritual Qi. And Chaos Qi was inexhaustible, never to be depleted.

Someone might say, if that's the case, why let Fangzhang Island take root in the Primordial Wilderness? Wouldn't it be better to let it keep drifting over the East Sea?

In truth, Qing Xuan had considered this, but ultimately abandoned such an impractical notion. The reason was that even if he did nothing now, Fangzhang Island would soon take root on its own.

For this was Fangzhang Island's fate—to eventually become part of the Primordial Wilderness. Even Penglai Island and Yingzhou Island were the same.

Rather than letting Fangzhang Island find its own place to root, it was better for Qing Xuan to choose a spot for it in advance.

Little did he know that the moment Qing Xuan rooted Fangzhang Island in the East Sea, East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang received a report from the Water Tribe.

When the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation first concluded, the ancient Dragon Clan had nearly all perished. Only the severely wounded Ao Pinghe remained, holding court in the East Sea.

Ao Pinghe had four sons: the eldest Ao Guang, second Ao Qin, third Ao Run, and fourth Ao Shun. Upon reaching adulthood, they became the Four Seas Dragon Kings.

The Dragon Clan had incurred Karmic Debt from the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation, causing Heaven's Dao to restrict them. Until they could wash away their karmic debt, their cultivation could not break through to the Zenith Heaven Realm, capped at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal peak.

Thus the current East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang, though born during the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation, remained at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal peak.

This also forced the Dragon Clan to keep a very low profile, for any Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal could make these once-dominant dragons bow their heads in submission.

Hearing the Water Tribe's report, Ao Guang's brow instantly furrowed. "What did you say? You say a new island has suddenly appeared above the Dragon Tomb? And it's connected to the spiritual vein beneath the Dragon Tomb?"

Seeing the reporting Water Tribe member nod repeatedly, Ao Guang personally went to inspect the Dragon Tomb. After all, this matter could not be taken lightly.

Before long, Ao Guang had arrived a thousand li outside the Dragon Tomb. Sure enough, he saw a Dragon-shaped Mountain rooted within the Dragon Tomb.

The so-called Dragon Tomb, also known as the East Sea Trench, was tens of thousands of li deeper than the East Sea floor. It was the Ancient Dragon Clan burial ground and also the Dragon Clan's forbidden land.

This was why Ao Guang stood a thousand li away, not daring to approach. For any Dragon Clan member who hadn't reached the Zenith Heaven Realm could not enter the Dragon Tomb; to do so would mean utter destruction of soul and body.

After inspecting, Ao Guang directly transformed into his True Dragon Body and headed toward the sea surface. He wanted to see what kind of Blessed Land this suddenly appeared island truly was.

Soon, Ao Guang broke the sea surface and let out a sky-shaking Dragon Roar. It happened to startle Qing Xuan and Nuwa, who were about to enter Fangzhang Island.

Seeing a Giant Dragon soar into the sky, Qing Xuan couldn't help saying to Nuwa, "It doesn't seem like we placed Fangzhang Island above the Dragon Palace. How did we stir up the East Sea Dragon Clan?"

Nuwa was even more direct. She spoke straight to Ao Guang: "You there, dragon, what are you bellowing about?"

As she spoke, Nuwa's Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal peak pressure surged toward Ao Guang.

Ao Guang instantly felt an immense pressure bearing down on him. He immediately withdrew his True Dragon Body and transformed into his Human Form Dao Body.

Respectfully making a bow to Nuwa, he said, "This Young Dragon is East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang. How may I address you two Daoist friends?"

Hearing the dragon was East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang, Nuwa directly replied, "This Seat is Nuwa. He is Qing Xuan Daojun."

Qing Xuan never dreamed that at this moment, he would become Qing Xuan Daojun.

Thinking how Nuwa called him Little Gourd Vine but told others to call him Daojun, Qing Xuan couldn't help shaking his head.

He quietly asked Nuwa, "Aren't I Little Gourd Vine? When did I become Qing Lian Daojun?"

Nuwa whispered in Qing Xuan's ear, "Only I can call you Little Gourd Vine. Others must call you Qing Xuan Daojun."

Seeing Nuwa's serious expression, Qing Xuan smiled helplessly, thinking to himself, You've really taken double standards to a new level.

He didn't bother with Nuwa further but directly made a bow to Ao Guang and said, "May I ask why the East Sea Dragon King has come?"

Ao Guang quickly returned the bow. "Daoist Qing Xuan may not know, but a Water Tribe member just reported that a Dragon-shaped mountain peak has suddenly appeared above our Dragon Clan's Dragon Tomb, connecting straight to an Immortal Island on the sea."

"So this Young Dragon came to inspect the sea surface personally, wanting to know if this suddenly appeared island would take root above the Dragon Tomb."

Hearing Ao Guang's words, Qing Xuan was covered in black lines. I didn't root it on their Dragon Palace, but I did plant it on their ancestral graves.

But moving Fangzhang Island now was impossible. Even if Qing Xuan could do it, simply yielding to the Dragon Clan was something he couldn't accept.

After all, if he showed weakness to the Dragon Clan now, they'd bully him all over the East Sea. So he had to establish his stance and make the Dragon Clan submit.

So he directly said to Ao Guang, "East Sea Dragon King may not know, but this island is called Fangzhang Island, and it is This Daoist's Dojo."

"As for why it took root above the Dragon Tomb, that is the Heavenly Mandate. In truth, this is also a great opportunity for your Dragon Clan."

"If This Daoist remembers correctly, the Dragon Tomb you speak of is the Ancient Dragon Clan burial ground. It is also where your Dragon Clan inherits the Ancient Dragon Clan's legacy."

"But Dragon Clan members who haven't reached the Zenith Heaven Realm cannot enter the Dragon Tomb. And your Dragon Clan is restricted by Heaven's Dao, unable to break through the Primordial Unity Realm."

"This creates an unsolvable closed loop. Fangzhang Island taking root above the Dragon Tomb gives your Dragon Clan a Chance of Survival, a hope of obtaining the Ancient Dragon Clan's inheritance."

Ao Guang listened in a fog. Finally, he bowed to Qing Xuan and said, "This Young Dragon doesn't fully understand. Please, Daoist Qing Lian, enlighten me."

Qing Xuan cleared his throat and continued, "No wonder your Dragon Clan has declined. Even such a simple principle escapes you, their Dragon King—let alone the Dragon Sons and grandchildren."

"Let me put it this way: Fangzhang Island taking root above the Dragon Tomb means it's connected to the Dragon Tomb. It also means one can reach the Dragon Tomb directly from Fangzhang Island."

"This allows you to bypass the great formation set by the Ancient Dragon Clan. Even if your Dragon Clan's cultivation hasn't reached the Zenith Heaven Realm, you still have a chance to obtain the Ancient Dragon Clan's inheritance. Isn't this a Great Opportunity for your Dragon Clan?"

In his heart, Qing Xuan was thinking, Believe it. If you don't believe me now, I won't be able to keep making this up.

But the East Sea Dragon King had no idea Qing Xuan was spinning tales. He truly believed this was the Dragon Clan's Chance of Survival.