North Sea Overlord, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Flowing Flame Red Dragon!
After finishing his third bowl of Monkey Wine, Ye Qing placed the jade bowl steadily on the table, and the carefree smile on his face gradually faded.
It's time to get down to business.
"Monkey, I have a question for you."
Upon hearing Ye Qing's words, the Heavenly Black Monkey quickly put away its mournful expression and sat up straight with its massive body.
"My lord, please give your orders! I will answer everything I know without reservation!"
Ye Qing tapped her fingers lightly on the table.
"Do you know the exact location of the Flowing Flame Red Dragon's territory?"
These words were spoken.
The Heavenly Black Monkey's large, red, lantern-like eyes widened instantly, its gaze fixed on Ye Qing in horror.
"My lord... what do you need that old dragon for?"
Ye Qing chuckled lightly, "Nothing."
"I chose it because its fire attribute matches my personality perfectly, so I'll use it as my Soul Ring."
"???"
The space inside the spacious stone cave seemed to freeze.
The two enormous crimson pupils of the Heavenly Black Monkey shrank violently to the size of two pinpoints.
Flowing Flame Red Dragon!
That's one of the seven great overlords, just like it!
Moreover, when it comes to the destructive power of a life-or-death battle, that mad dragon covered in flames is at least one step ahead of it in terms of combat strength!
He just casually said he'd kill someone?
For a mere Soul Ring, he dares to challenge a powerful overlord in this Sea of Buried Corpses?
The thick lips of the Heavenly Black Monkey trembled violently twice, and he subconsciously wanted to dissuade it.
Ice Empress spoke up, "Stop dawdling."
The killing intent of the Ultimate Ice was like an invisible blade pressed against the monkey's neck.
"If you know where it is, then lead the way obediently."
"If you're unwilling to talk, I'll freeze you into an ice sculpture right now!"
The blatant threat was like a bucket of ice water poured over your head.
The Heavenly Black Monkey shuddered, and the tuft of white hair on its chin stood on end.
Such camaraderie means nothing in the face of absolute death.
What about the prestige of being one of the seven overlords, what about the millennia-old friendship of the Sea of Buried Corpses?
What could be more precious than the monkey head ornament around one's neck?
Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for this one!
Old Long, I'm sorry, brother, I can only see you off on your way!
"I know, I know!"
The Heavenly Black Monkey nodded vigorously, as if afraid of turning into an ice pop if he was even a second late. "I know the way! I'll take you three gentlemen to find that long worm right away!"
The four of them continued deeper into the island along its central axis.
The further you go, the more the nauseating Poison Miasma in the air gradually fades, and the dense, impenetrable poisonous trees on both sides of the road become sparse.
The field of vision becomes wider.
But the oppressive feeling that enveloped the world didn't dissipate; instead, it became so heavy that it was hard to breathe.
The Heavenly Black Monkey leading the way remained silent.
Two black claws, as big as millstones, cleared the way.
It was heartbroken.
On one side are two powerful figures from the Far North, known for their fierce and intimidating presence.
On one side is a tough nut to Sea of Buried Corpses.
It's now sandwiched in the middle, looking like a sandwich cookie that could be crushed at any moment.
Above the sky, thick, dark clouds churned silently.
Deep within a seemingly calm cloud, something enormous appears to be moving silently.
It was a ferocious creature shrouded in black mist.
Its four hooves trod on the ground, and its dark red scales occasionally reflected a cold, hard glint.
It resembles a Qilin (a mythical creature).
Cold, emotionless pupils pierced through the layers of clouds, gazing down at Ye Qing and the others.
The Nine Nether Evil did not act rashly.
It was certain that these people below were the murderers who had personally killed the Boneless Demon Fish.
More importantly, it immediately recognized that these guys were outsiders from the Sea of Buried Corpses.
The instructions it received were merely to observe and monitor.
It won't hurt to observe a little longer.
It wanted to see what kind of trouble these uninvited intruders were planning to stir up in this dead land.
On the ground, the group continued their march at the same pace.
Ye Qing asked, "Monkey, at this speed, how long will it take us to reach the North Sea?"
The black monkey shuddered and quickly turned around to respectfully reply, "Sir, at our pace, we can completely cross the north shore of this island in half a day."
"The area where the North Sea and the Sea of Buried Corpses meet is the territory of the Crimson Dragon."
"Why did it choose that particular place for its territory?" Snow Empress's cold voice betrayed no emotion.
The black monkey scratched his chin. "My lord, you may not know this, but beneath the North Sea lies a vast underwater volcanic field, teeming with fire elemental energy—it's practically a giant furnace."
"That Red Dragon relies on the volcanic veins to nourish his cultivation. If he leaves that place, his combat power will drop by at least 30%!"
"So even if the sky were to fall, it would never leave its side."
Ice Empress crossed his arms, his eyes slightly upturned, and asked with a hint of amusement, "From what you're saying, that guy is really strong in the Volcanic Zone?"
"Well..."
Black Monkey's skin twitched violently as he listened, his mind racing. "Old Red, it's not that I'm being disloyal by bringing outsiders to kill you, it's just that the other side is too powerful."
Above the clouds, the enormous figure of the Nine Nether Evil followed silently, taking in everything.
Half a day is but a blink of an eye.
The four followed the Heavenly Black Monkey out of the dense forest that blocked out the sky, when suddenly the world ahead changed.
The dark, damp Forest no longer extends.
Suddenly, a raging, crimson sea of fire spread out before my eyes!
That wasn't gentle seawater at all; it was clearly a boiling, intertwined crimson wave!
The scorching heat distorted the air within a radius of several miles, sending up white steam and a pungent sulfurous smell.
In the very center of the inferno stood a towering, blackish-red active volcanic island!
From the dark mountaintop, billowing black smoke was continuously spewing out, turning the entire sky into a gloomy blackish-red.
"This is it... My lord, the volcanic island ahead is the old dragon's lair."
The black monkey shrank its neck, pointed at the volcanic island, and its voice became a little softer.
The four of them stepped onto the black, charred rocks at the edge of the volcanic island.
The ball of my foot had just landed firmly.
"Boom!"
The earth shook violently!
The entire volcanic island trembled violently, and a deafening rumble reverberated upwards from the depths of the earth.
"Gurgle!"
Thick, scorching golden lava gushed and flowed wildly down the steep mountainside.
"This awful place, the air is so dry it's unbearable." Ice Empress expressed his strong dislike for the place.
In an instant, an extremely cold, icy blue current swept out from her center!
The extreme cold swept along the ground, forcibly freezing the approaching golden magma into large ice crystals.
Ice and fire clashed violently in the air, sending up white mist that filled the sky.
Hold head high--!!
A desolate and domineering dragon roar suddenly burst forth from the depths of the volcano!
The dragon's might shakes the heavens!
It instantly tore through the white mist, and the sound wave even stirred up a crimson fire wave hundreds of feet high.
Magma that had accumulated in the crater for tens of thousands of years erupted violently.
A crimson dragon, tens of meters long, burst through the scorching magma, its raging Lie Yan swirling as it soared into the heavens.
Its entire body was covered with crimson scales as vivid as fresh blood, with blazing golden flames constantly leaping at the edges.
The ferocious dragon claws tore through the sky.
The enormous dragon's body was enveloped in raging Lie Yan.
A violent heatwave, accompanied by the dragon's might, rushed towards us!
Flowing Flame Red Dragon!
This area of the North Sea is the undisputed absolute hegemon.
The red dragon circled halfway in the sky.
Those dragon eyes, burning with blazing golden flames, looked down with coldness and killing intent.
When its gaze fell upon the Heavenly Black Monkey at the forefront, its proud dragon eyes suddenly shrank into narrow slits.
"Old monkey?"
The Flowing Flame Red Dragon Flames opened its blood-red maw, and a rough, thunderous sound exploded above the volcano, causing visible ripples in the space.
"We are both among the seven great overlords, each ruling our own territory, and we have always kept to ourselves."
"What is your purpose in trespassing on my territory today?"