Ren Sea.
Light blazed within the Clear Harmony Water Palace. A haze of deep-purple lightning seemed to shroud the black-jade throne, and rhythmic thunder rumbled through the trembling seawater.
Xu Xuan finished circulating his cultivation art. His aura climbed gradually to its peak, Dragon Qi spilling outward and making the intricate dragon carvings in the hall's black-jade ceiling shine and swim as though alive.
Five linked drums, each the size of a human head, hovered before him. Their bodies were purplish crimson, their drumheads a cold white, with intricate wind-and-thunder patterns winding around them. Every vibration sent waves surging through the Ren Sea, turbid breakers towering into the sky.
His cultivation of [Thunder-Shock Heavenly Thoroughfare] had advanced another step, and his command of the thunderous sound had become more effortless.
Through his Divine Ability's resonance and nourishment from Spirit Treasures, a mysterious, stirring thunderous sound had already arisen within the Fenglong Linked Drums. It was the first True Sound of all things beginning anew and heaven and earth entering harmonious communion: [Heavenly Drum Renewal Vibrational Sound].
This sound was a Spirit Treasure that corresponded directly to the Heavenly Drum Golden Rank. Now that he had truly nurtured it back into existence, the ancient Spirit Treasure's power had risen again, gradually showing signs of recovering its former might.
A clear voice suddenly sounded outside the hall. Someone had come to pay her respects.
"Come in."
Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly. He turned and saw a female official in colorful robes enter, holding a confidential letter in both hands, her expression somewhat urgent.
Hidden Rosy Clouds first knelt and bowed, then raised her head slightly and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, Demon King Wu Yan of the Western Sea has sent a letter. He says unrest has broken out in Sindhu, and the