Ahead in the sea of lightning appeared a colossal creature whose end was nearly impossible to see. Its entire body was a deep azure, covered in cold scales that reflected the lightning. Its massive form coiled and twisted, sturdy as steel, while a terrifying pressure spread outward, suppressing even his spiritual power to a range of less than a kilometer.
Xiao Wujiu knew that this was merely the result of the vast gap in strength between them. Though this azure dragon was only a remnant phantom, Qing Zhi had most likely entered the first Reincarnation Stage when he left it behind. Otherwise, it could not possess such overwhelming might.
"After all these years, someone has finally arrived here. Hm...? And you didn't even use the Ancient Secret Key to enter?"
Just as Xiao Wujiu approached the Azure Dragon Phantom, a voice of mild surprise suddenly rang out across the sea of lightning.
Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Wujiu immediately looked up toward the dragon's head. There, a figure in azure robes sat quietly in meditation.
The man was handsome, with a gentle smile on his face. He seemed exceedingly refined; give him a folding fan, and he would look no different from a traditional scholar.
But Xiao Wujiu knew that this man was an absolute core figure of the ancient Tiangang Alliance—the Azure Dragon King, Qing Zhi, a powerful existence who had slain countless Evil Demons!
"This junior is Xiao Wujiu. Greetings, Senior Azure Dragon King Qing Zhi." Xiao Wujiu's gaze narrowed slightly as he clasped his fists in salute.
Hearing that title, Qing Zhi was visibly stunned. "I never thought there would still be someone who knew my name..."
As he spoke, he could not help probing Xiao Wujiu with his senses. Yet the instant his perception entered deeper,