Nameless Spirit Island.
Above, five figures, as dazzling as the sun and radiating different colors of light, stood in the sky. Their eyes, as large as cartwheels, were either bright or dim, sometimes focused and sometimes shifting, all fixed on this True Person Xuhong —or rather, he should now be addressed as True Lord Xuhong.
Chen Shuangbai showed no fear whatsoever. Even though two of the five towering figures standing in the void were Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators, he remained calm and composed.
Her jade-like eyes shone brightly, illuminating the figures of the five Nascent Soul one by one.
Two were human cultivators, and three Demon Cultivator.
One of them, a human and a demon, emanated a unique, Nascent Soul Middle Stage colorful light, making them exceptionally eye-catching.
That cultivator, a Nascent Soul True Lord, carried a bamboo staff and wore straw sandals. He was dressed in a blue robe embroidered with patterns of clouds, mountains, and rivers. His aura was like fresh rain in an empty mountain, clear, refreshing, and far-reaching, as if he had merged with heaven and earth.
He looked at Chen Shuangbai with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and nodded slightly. "As expected, the country is full of talented people. Judging from your bone age... you should be only a little over a hundred years old, right?"
"Your insight is truly remarkable."
Chen Shuangbai smiled, looking at the man's attire. Recalling the names of the Nascent Soul True Lord who had appeared on the sea, she quickly recognized them and cupped her hands, saying, "You are not comparable to Senior Qingyun, who at over two hundred years old is already renowned on the sea and has made a great name for himself."
True Lord Canxia, also known as Layman Qingyun, was Rogue Cultivator from the sea. He was in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage realm and was a guest of honor of six of the eight great immortal markets. He was known for his romantic nature and dashing appearance, and was considered a very famous Rogue Cultivator Nascent Soul at the Nascent Soul stage in the sea.
This person is righteous and loves to fight for justice, so he has an excellent reputation among the Nascent Soul True Lord at sea.
Chen Shuangbai's words were a very apt compliment.
True Lord Canxia shook his head, nodded at Chen Shuangbai, but then looked at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage stage demon lord beside him and said, "I'm getting old, I can't compare to you spirited juniors anymore... Don't you think so, Beigong You?"
Beigong... the surname of the sea Flood Dragon Clan.
Standing beside True Lord Canxia was a distinguished-looking silver-armored general.
Although it is said to have outstanding features, it is still not comparable to the legendary true dragon. The horns of the Flood Dragon Clan are usually small, straight and short, and without branches, resembling two straight, bright silver branches. A pair of vertical pupils flashing with silver-white lightning rotate slightly, and streaks of white lightning swirl around its body. Although it has not uttered a word, no one dares to ignore its arrogance and strong Yao Qi.
Beigong You, a Nascent Soul Nascent Soul openly recognized by the Sea Flood Dragon Clan, is over eight hundred years old, making him one of the youngest among them.
Upon hearing Beigong You's silvery-white vertical pupils shifted slightly. He glanced coldly at True Lord Canxia, his voice as sharp as ice, radiating icy chill, " Qingyun, stop with your sarcastic remarks."
"The outer sea is the territory of my Demon Cultivator. Feiyu Cave has long been under the control of my Flood Dragon Clan, paying tribute every year... When did it become the turn of a human cultivator to freely form a Nascent Soul here?"
True Lord Canxia chuckled and said, "You can't say that."
"In this vast ocean, are there any boundaries marked and markers erected? Just because you say it's your land doesn't mean it's your land!"
"Besides, it's your demon king who's blind to speak so lightly about a Nascent Soul. Isn't he just courting death...? Who can you blame?"
"Even if we take a step back and say that young friend Xuhong isn't a cultivator from the sea... Ignorance is no excuse, but do you, Beigong You, a dragon lord over eight hundred years old, really want to get physical with a junior... Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if word gets out?"
Beigong You snorted coldly, but did not respond to what True Lord Canxia said.
He had dealt with this person hundreds of times and knew that this person was extremely glib and smooth-talking.
If you really want to argue with him, he can go on for three days and three nights without repeating himself.
"No need for further words. Feiyu Cave is under our command. He offended you, a newly promoted Nascent Soul, and thus lost his life, which can be considered deserved... However, if this gets out, it will ultimately damage our family's reputation..."
At this point, the Dragon Lord paused, then, having made up his mind, said coldly, "Let's exchange a single blow. If you can withstand it, I'll turn around and leave, and this matter will end here. What do you say?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai did not immediately agree.
It wasn't that he was afraid of Beigong You, but he had only recently attained the Nascent Soul stage, and his Divine Ability were not yet stable. He probably needed a lot of time to consolidate his realm and Divine Ability... Besides, he had heard of Bei Beigong You's reputation.
This dragon's true form is a rare Thunder Flood Dragon capable of controlling the Silver Palace. Its innate ability to control thunder makes it extremely swift whether fighting or escaping, making it a rare rival among its peers.
Just as Chen Shuangbai was pondering, the voice of True Lord Canxia rang in his ears.
"Say yes."
Chen Shuangbai's heart skipped a beat, but she remained outwardly calm, continuing to feign deep thought as the voice continued to ring in her ears.
"The dragon reigns supreme at sea; even the Sixteen Demon Caves must give it face."
"Your formation of Nascent Soul here has somewhat disrupted the tacit understanding between human and Demon Cultivator... As long as you can withstand this move, those Nascent Soul Demon Lord at sea won't dare to openly make things difficult for you."
A variety of thoughts raced through his mind.
"That's right. This isn't the mainland, nor is it Vast Waves Alliance territory... We should leave as soon as possible, return to Jade Wave Immortal Market for some more seclusion to stabilize our Divine Ability and cultivation level, and then set off back to the Jing Kingdom... We certainly can't stay here for too long."
A moment later.
The True Lord Xuhong raised his head, looked calmly at the Dragon Lord, and said softly, "Since the Dragon Lord has such refined tastes, Xuhong will humbly accept."
Upon hearing this, the other Nascent Soul who hadn't spoken yet all turned their heads slightly, clearly surprised by the boldness of this person.
A junior who has just formed his Nascent Soul actually dared to take a single blow from a Dragon Lord who has been famous for a long time and is in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage of the Nascent Soul stage... Putting everything else aside, his courage alone is enough to make him the most outstanding among his peers!
True Lord Canxia smiled and stepped back a few paces, making room for the two to fight.
Beigong You raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly showing some interest.
"Very good."
After a long pause, Beigong You said this.
As the Dragon Lord spoke, the celestial phenomena above the entire sky began to change.
Dark clouds rolled in, within which stretched countless bolts of silvery-white lightning, like thousands of white snakes dancing wildly, accumulating an unimaginable and terrifyingly powerful force!
Beigong You stood amidst the rolling thunderclouds, his silvery-white vertical pupils gradually brightening, and silver scales began to grow on his neck, revealing an indescribable ferocity.
"If you can withstand this move, you can traverse the sea at will... That's what I said."