Gathering at Cloud Dream Marsh

Bai Ze smiled bitterly in helplessness.

How could he not understand? But since the other party had spoken such words back then, whether he offended Jieyin Daoist in the future or not,

he would still become the object of his covetous gaze!

Looking across the Primordial World, how many living beings targeted by Jieyin Daoist had ever come to a good end?

Better to strike while Jieyin Daoist had yet to become a Saint, and while his strength was not much greater than Guang Chengzi's and Duobao's, and suppress him outright!

What a pity—he had still fallen just short.

Seeing Bai Ze's bitter smile, Guang Chengzi considered for a moment, then took out the Fishing Drum and handed it to Bai Ze.

"Keep this with you for protection."

Bai Ze looked at the Fishing Drum in his hand, deeply moved, but he still shook his head and pushed it back toward Guang Chengzi.

"Senior Brother, my cultivation is still too shallow. Even if I held it, I could not bring out even one ten-thousandth of its power. Keeping it on me would be like chicken ribs—tasteless to eat, yet a pity to discard."

Guang Chengzi did not take it back. Instead, he spoke with grave seriousness.

"I know. But this is a subsidiary body. With it, should anything unforeseen happen, Martial Uncle will know and can act in time!"

Seeing Guang Chengzi's earnest expression, Bai Ze no longer refused. After cupping his hands in thanks, he looked at Guang Chengzi.

"Senior Brother, you must be careful of this Jieyin Daoist in the future. You must not let your guard down!"

After saying that, he looked at Duobao, his gaze somewhat complicated. "Elder Brother, you too."

Guang Chengzi nodded. "Junior Brother Bai Ze, rest assured. Jieyin is a cultivator of the Tracing Origin Realm. Your elder brother will naturally not be careless."

Duobao waved a hand, utterly unconcerned.

"Little brother, don't be so afraid. That old stick may be in the Tracing Origin Realm, but he only has the advantage of having been born earlier.

That does not mean we are afraid of him. Senior Brother and I could have broken through long ago; we have merely been tempering our realms all this time.

If it truly comes to the point of no return, we'll break through on the spot and beat the hell out of him!"

Bai Ze smiled, yet sighed inwardly. That was not what he was worried about.

He could only take one step at a time, doing everything he could to influence things and avert that future!

Bai Ze then sat cross-legged and began imprinting his mark upon the Fishing Drum.

Half a day passed in this manner.

When clear qi descended and turbid qi rose, at the moment the sun and moon mingled, it was considered the point where the Solar and Lunar converged.

He looked toward the Seven-Colored Miasma and saw streams of obscure, incomprehensible air descending from the void.

The radiant glow upon the Seven-Colored Miasma suddenly dimmed, and a twisted vortex slowly appeared.

"Get ready. We're going in."

Guang Chengzi rose to his feet as he spoke.

Duobao and Bai Ze rose as well.

At that moment, two streaks of light flashed past, and the three turned their heads to look.

The arrivals were Jieyin Daoist in gray robes and a being with a dragon's head and human body.

"The West Sea Dragon King! Why is he here too?" Duobao asked in surprise as he looked at the dragon-headed being.

Guang Chengzi glanced at Jieyin Daoist and the West Sea Dragon King. With the passageway opening at this very moment, he did not act rashly, instead sending a transmission to Duobao and Bai Ze.

"These two have come with ill intent. Something major may happen in Cloud Dream Marsh. Once inside, be careful in all things!"

Duobao and Bai Ze both nodded in agreement.

The three parties did not speak. They quietly waited for the passageway to open. Even Jieyin Daoist, who had just been driven away after their clash, made no move, as though the conflict had never occurred.

Yet from time to time, he looked toward Bai Ze, the faint curl of his lips like a ferocious beast choosing its prey before devouring it.

Bai Ze, however, was not frightened by this. His earlier display of terror had merely been an act, meant to splash mud upon the other party.

Now that both sides had torn off all pretense, there was no need to keep playing that game.

Thus, he simply ignored Jieyin Daoist's repeated glances.

At the same time, he constantly pondered the purpose of their visit.

The south was ruled by Yuanfeng, so what were Jieyin and the West Sea Dragon King, two forces from the west, doing here?

Could they be here to seize a treasure?

That should not be it. Other than the central region, the west was the most resource-rich place in the entire Primordial World.

It also had Mount Sumeru, known as the ancestor of all spirits. Why would they come to this barren south?

Could it be that an Innate Spirit Treasure was about to be born within Cloud Dream Marsh?

If an Innate Spirit Treasure truly was appearing, then for it to draw these two into joining hands, it definitely would not be an ordinary Innate Spirit Treasure.

If that was truly the case, Yuanfeng, ruler of the south, would never stand idly by. Cloud Dream Marsh would surely descend into chaos this time.

What he feared was that the two had some other scheme!

"Junior Brother, the passageway is open. Let's go!"

Guang Chengzi called out, then swept Bai Ze and Duobao along with him, transforming into a streak of light that shot into the vortex.

Jieyin Daoist and the West Sea Dragon King followed close behind!

After passing through the Seven-Colored Miasma, a sea of green met their eyes.

Ancient trees towered into the heavens, blotting out the sun and sky. Lush grass spread everywhere, and flowers bloomed in clusters.

Quite a few translucent, finger-sized creatures were carrying nectar.

From time to time, small creatures without awakened intelligence darted out from the tree trunks, fighting over the fruit on the trees.

Everywhere brimmed with vigorous life.

Yet when these creatures saw Bai Ze's group of three, they all revealed an instinctive fear and immediately shrank back into hiding.

Once the three had settled, Jieyin Daoist and the West Sea Dragon King entered as well.

However, they did not stop, instead heading directly into the depths of Cloud Dream Marsh.

The three exchanged glances but did not try to stop them.

Jieyin Daoist and the West Sea Dragon King were both in the Tracing Origin Realm. Even with three Innate Spirit Treasures, the three of them might not necessarily be a match for them.

Moreover, the West Sea Dragon King was the overlord of a major force. The resources in his possession were far beyond anything Jieyin Daoist could compare to.

Trying to stop them now would truly be unwise!

"Senior Brother, what do you think those two old fellows are off to?

Why are they in such a hurry?"

Duobao looked in the direction Jieyin and the other had departed and asked.

Guang Chengzi shook his head. "Ignore them. We'll gather spirit herbs first. If we encounter one of them alone afterward, then we'll make our move!"

Duobao smacked his lips, speaking with some reluctance.

"Fine. But I caught the scent of it just now—the West Sea Dragon King is carrying quite a few good things.

How about it? When we get the chance someday, shall the three of us take a trip to the West Sea?"

Guang Chengzi rolled his eyes at Duobao. He knew Duobao's addiction to wealth had flared up again, and he could not be bothered to say anything more. He took the lead and walked forward.

Duobao helplessly shrugged when he saw this. "Little Brother Bai Ze, Senior Brother doesn't want to go, but the two of us have to make a trip there together someday!"

Bai Ze shot Duobao a speechless glance. At present, the Dragon Clan's power was not as feeble as it would be after the Investiture of the Gods Calamity.

Go to the Dragon Clan's treasure vault?

Was he tired of living?

"Elder Brother, you should restrain yourself a little. It won't be too late to go once the opportunity is right."

Duobao's face fell. Looking as though he had lost countless treasures, he sighed.

"Fine. You are indeed a little weak right now. If you went to the Dragon Palace, you probably would not even be enough to fill their teeth."

Bai Ze rolled his eyes at that. Duobao truly was a dog's mouth that could not spit out ivory.

Fine, they would not go—but what the hell was the point of taking a jab at him?

For a moment, he could not be bothered to respond and quickly followed Guang Chengzi.

Seeing that neither of them paid him any mind, Duobao pursed his lips and hurried after them.

"Senior Brother, little brother, wait for me!

Why are you walking so fast?"