The Eastern Desolation Star is in turmoil.
Undercurrents are swirling in the three states.
But if we're talking about truly colossal entities, it's not the three states, or even the Central Continent.
It comes from the Endless Sea!
Beneath the endless waves, in the abyss of the sea.
A palace built from coral and the bones of a giant beast stands silently.
Inside the hall, a colossal creature lay silently dormant.
Sudden.
A silver shark transformed into human form.
Holding a Jade Slip slip emitting a faint blue light in both hands, he bowed respectfully.
"Dragon Lord, the decree of Yin-Yang School and Yang has been passed down once more."
The colossal creature slowly opened its eyes, its pupils seemingly reflecting a galaxy of stars.
It raised one of its front paws, gently hooked the Jade Slip slip into its paw.
His Divine Sense swept over it, and after a moment...
A soft, ambiguous laugh echoed across the seabed.
"That guy surnamed Zou, this is the third time!"
"After this, I owe you nothing, not even the Yin-Yang School thing."
This statement reveals a great deal.
Silver Shark asked cautiously in response.
"Dragon Lord, should we help?"
The enormous figure did not answer immediately.
It slowly raised its eyes and looked out at the dark sea outside the palace.
Layer upon layer of waves reflect its form.
He actually bore a striking resemblance to Ao Qing.
Looking at his reflection in the sea, Ao Li seemed to have thought of something, and slowly raised his dragon head.
"Of all the lands, the Western Sea has the deepest connection with the Central Continent."
"Back then, the Yin-Yang School were determined. If it weren't for that one wrong decision by the man surnamed Zou, perhaps I would be in the same predicament as my cousin today."
"Therefore, I swore an oath with Yin-Yang School, granting them three opportunities to intervene."
"I have fulfilled my promise twice before, and there is no reason for me to risk breaking my promise this third time."
However...
It paused, a deep glint in its eyes.
As a member of the same clan, it was intimately connected to the fate and death of its elder brother.
Regardless of how Ao Qing died.
The important thing is that it died.
Ao Qing can die, it may also die.
It's okay to make a move, but it didn't say you have to make a move to the fullest extent.
"This involves many things; we need to plan carefully."
"One should not shield Yin-Yang School living from misfortune without a valid reason."
"Dragon Lord, are you referring to... the Dragon Fate?"
Silver Shark asked again in a low voice.
Ao Li nodded slightly.
" The Dragon Fate..."
It sighed softly, " Fortuitous opportunity that only comes once every ten thousand years."
" Ao Qing schemed and plotted to claim the title of the Sin Dragon, but he failed."
"This one, who can attest to the Dragon Fate, is no ordinary person."
Silver Shark's eyes darted around. "Does the Dragon Lord mean... that we shouldn't help Yin-Yang School, but instead help that person destined for the Dragon Fate?"
Ao Li glanced at it and said indifferently:
When did I ever say such a thing?
Silver Shark lowered his head sheepishly.
Ao Li slowly twisted his body, stirring up the Endless Sea.
The entire Western Sea seemed to tremble.
"I will help with the matters concerning Yin-Yang School."
"But how to help, when to help, and to what extent... these are things we need to consider."
"Go, tell the Prime Minister, hasn't it always been fond of controlling my Endless Western Sea?"
"Leave it to it and let it handle itself."
After the words were spoken, Ao Li remained silent.
They slowly retreated into the shadows of the palace.
In those days, the Central Continent Great Dark Heaven, the Great Jin collapsed, and a thousand dragons emerged.
Only a handful have survived to this day.
Even a powerful figure like Ao Qing, a member of the same clan, could not escape death.
Its survival to this day is entirely due to its steady and reliable approach.
This is also why, despite arriving in the Western Continent together with Ao Qing, their fates differed so greatly.
Today it dwells deep in the sea, ruling over a region.
Relying on the power of the dragon, they ruled over the Sea Race.
It was even more comfortable than when Ao Qing ruled the Demon Manor.
At this rate, it's only a matter of time before it reaches the Dao Integration.
Ao Li believes that as long as he is steady enough...
The Dao Path immortality is absolutely certain, despite the allure of the Dragon Fate.
But the prerequisite is that you have to be alive to succeed.
The order was issued, Endless Western Sea surged with waves.
As the force closest to the Western Continent.
The Endless Sea means that one can reach the near shore of the Western Continent at any time.
Thousands of Sea Race can come ashore and wreak havoc at any time.
Strangely, the sea was unusually calm.
This tranquility lasted for a full century.
One hundred years later...
The 103rd year of the Dao Court calendar.
Xu Xiong is 198 years old this year, and he will be two years away from his 200th birthday.
Once a cultivator reaches the Foundation Establishment, they rarely live past their full lifespan.
It's usually around 151.
For example, fifty years old, one hundred years old, one hundred and fifty years old, two hundred years old.
Therefore, for Xu, his two-hundredth birthday was a joyous occasion.
But he wasn't very happy.
"Master, the 98th Silver Hall of Spirit Source Division will open in two days, and I need to rush there to oversee the opening."
"This might take three to five years, and I'm afraid my disciple won't be able to make it in time for your big birthday celebration."
"I can only wish my master a happy birthday in advance."
Qian Dabao rushed to Xu Xiong's cave abode in the city.
I quickly sent my blessings again.
Finally, under the protection of many Spirit Source Division cultivators, he hurriedly boarded a fourth-tier high-speed magic ship and flew away from the city.
Watching his apprentice's departing figure, Xu Xiong felt little emotion.
There was no blame.
The Dao Court has developed too fast in recent years.
It was so fast that even he, the former head of the Dao Academy, couldn't keep up.
Since I can't keep up, I naturally can't hinder my disciple's Dao Path.
As a cultivator who followed the Dao of Commerce, the establishment of the Spirit Source Division propelled Qian Dabao to unprecedented heights.
He even accomplished many of the ideas that Xu Xiong had only dared to dream of.
"I'm getting old, and my moods are becoming more complicated."
She wiped the corner of her eye without thinking.
Xu Xiong returned to his residence and cave abode with a hunched back.
The rich Spiritual Qi gradually invigorated his weary spirit.
As one of the best cave abode in the city, Xu Xiong's cave abode dwelling is equipped with sixty-eight fourth-order Spirit Vein gathering holes.
The Spirit Gathering Hole connects to the main vein, continuously spewing forth Spiritual Qi for twelve hours.
Let alone someone at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, it would be enough even for someone at the Golden Core Nascent Soul.
only...
"Giving me this house is truly a waste of Senior Brother Lu's painstaking efforts."
"With my aptitude, breaking through to the Golden Core is as difficult as ascending to heaven..."
Shaking his head, Xu Xiong stepped into the cave abode.
His inability to Core Formation is related to his aptitude, yet it is also unrelated to his aptitude.
As Lu Li's close junior brother, he has the right to enjoy all the treasures of the entire Dao Court.
If you want to Core Formation, you can pile up treasures to achieve it.
His problem lies in his mindset.
Throughout his life, he was not good at fighting, not good at using weapons, and not good at cultivation.
The reason for Foundation Establishment was because Lu Li instructed him to Foundation Establishment Dao of Commerce.
However, as the Dao Court grew larger and larger, he no longer understood the Dao of Commerce.
He didn't quite understand the affairs of the Spirit Source Division anymore.
Fortunately, his apprentice Qian Dabao, proved to be quite capable.
He can now peacefully pass away.
With this thought in mind, Xu Xiong went to the guest room.
Speaking to the air, alone.
" Baocai,"
"I'm here, Master. Is there anything I can do for you?"
A clear, ethereal voice boomed in Xu Xiong's ears.
His voice and appearance were quite similar to Xu Xiong's.
Upon hearing Baocai's reply, Xu Xiong's entire demeanor changed completely from his previous dejected state.
A hint of anticipation and excitement appeared on his face.
" Baocai! When will the fourth-tier true form spirit puppet I ordered arrive?"