Defying Comprehension, Creating the Grand Destiny Art, Shocking Lord Tongtian

Yet deep down, he was utterly anxious.

Not long ago, the great sun had bathed the East Sea.

It had not only destroyed the Purple Palace, causing countless innocent living beings to perish.

Even the nearby aquatic clans had suffered devastating losses.

The Eastern Sea Dragon Palace was protected by a grand formation, so it had not been greatly affected.

But the nearby aquatic beings had been struck by disaster.

Especially by the terrifying heat of the great sun.

It had directly burned countless aquatic beings to death, nearly leaving the Eastern Sea Dragon King completely alone.

These past days, he had remained in a state of unease.

Unfortunately, the Dragon Race had now declined. Even if they wished to settle the score with the Demon Race, they lacked the strength.

The Eastern Sea Dragon King could only hide in the Dragon Palace, lamenting his fate in helplessness.

He feared that the Demon Race would next turn its attention toward the Dragon Race.

Deep in his heart,

he hated the Demon Race, Dijun, and Taiyi to the bone.

"Report!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty the Dragon King, two immortals outside the Dragon Palace seek an audience with Your Majesty!"

Ao Guang's entire body trembled.

Could the Demon Race have come to his door?

He immediately became wary.

"Do you know who they are?" Ao Guang asked, feigning calm.

"They are disciples of the Jie Sect—Fairy Yunxiao of Three Immortals Island and Daoist Hongxuan!"

So they were disciples of the Jie Sect.

Hearing that they were not from the Demon Race, Ao Guang immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

But then he froze.

Disciples of the Jie Sect?

Did that not make them disciples of Sage Lord Tongtian?

Three Immortals Island?

Not long ago, aquatic beings under his command had reported that an unusual phenomenon had suddenly appeared on Three Immortals Island in the East Sea, accompanied by the release of a terrifying aura.

Ao Guang immediately understood. This was an omen produced by someone advancing to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Perhaps one of the visitors was that newly ascended Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

"Quick, quickly invite the two Immortal Masters in!"

Before long, Yunxiao and Hongxuan were ushered inside.

"This humble Daoist Yunxiao (Hongxuan) greets the Eastern Sea Dragon King. Greetings to you!"

Since they were asking a favor, Hongxuan and Yunxiao did not mind being more courteous.

"The arrival of the two Immortal Masters brings great honor to the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace!"

"Immortal Masters, please come in!"

Ao Guang's eyes gleamed.

His perception was exceptional, and he immediately realized that Yunxiao was the newly advanced Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

What puzzled him, however, was that the two of them seemed to be led by Daoist Hongxuan this time.

Hongxuan was in no hurry, his expression remaining calm.

He accepted the invitation and joined the Dragon Palace banquet.

After several rounds of wine, Ao Guang dismissed all the Dragon Palace attendants before looking curiously at Hongxuan and Yunxiao.

"Immortal Masters, may I ask what brings you to my Eastern Sea Dragon Palace?"

"Dragon King, this humble Daoist has heard that the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace once possessed a Wood Spirit Pearl?"

"This pearl concerns this humble Daoist's future Dao Path. Would the Dragon King be willing to part with it?"

"This humble Daoist is willing to exchange a treasure of equal value for it!"

"Of course, I will add something extra as compensation."

"What does the Dragon King think?"

Hongxuan's expression was calm, but his eyes remained fixed on Ao Guang.

He wanted to observe the other party's every reaction clearly.

"What? The Wood Spirit Pearl?"

The Eastern Sea Dragon King was so startled that he rose to his feet.

But he quickly came to his senses, deliberately coughed, and regained his composure.

Why had the Dragon King reacted so strongly?

Hongxuan was somewhat puzzled.

"That is right, the Wood Spirit Pearl!"

"Immortal Master, the Wood Spirit Pearl is a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, exceedingly precious throughout the Primordial Wilderness."

"This humble Daoist naturally knows. That is why I will also exchange a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure for it. Dragon King, rest assured, its value will absolutely surpass that of the Wood Spirit Pearl!"

Hearing this, the Eastern Sea Dragon King showed no excitement.

Instead, he fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he finally looked at Hongxuan and asked with utmost gravity:

"May I ask, Immortal Master, are you truly a Grand Golden Immortal—and still in the early stage of the Grand Golden Immortal realm?"

"Dragon King, you are in the late stage of the Grand Golden Immortal realm. With your discernment, you should be able to tell, should you not?"

"This humble Daoist also only advanced to the Grand Golden Immortal realm not long ago!"

The Eastern Sea Dragon King took a deep breath, then looked firmly at Hongxuan.

"As long as Immortal Master agrees to one condition of mine, I am willing to offer the Wood Spirit Pearl with both hands. I will not require any compensation from Immortal Master!"

"If Immortal Master refuses, then I can only offer my apologies."

Hongxuan frowned. However, he had long prepared himself for the possibility that the Eastern Sea Dragon King would make things difficult or set conditions.

"Dragon King, tell me your condition first, so that this humble Daoist may decide."

"I have a young daughter with some talent for cultivation, but she is spoiled and willful by nature, spending all day causing trouble."

"I wish for Immortal Master to accept my daughter as a disciple."

"The Wood Spirit Pearl may serve as her gift upon entering your tutelage!"

"Of course, aside from that, I will also present another grand gift separately. I guarantee it will satisfy Immortal Master!"

The Eastern Sea Dragon King had actually proposed a condition that took Hongxuan by surprise.

"Dragon King, have you chosen the wrong person?"

"Fairy Yunxiao beside me is far more qualified to guide your daughter, is she not?!"

Unexpectedly, Ao Guang repeatedly shook his head and said decisively,

"There is no mistake. It is precisely Immortal Master whom I seek, not Lady Yunxiao beside you!"

Not only Hongxuan, but even Yunxiao felt somewhat surprised and confused by this answer.

Yunxiao was already a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, while Hongxuan was merely a Grand Golden Immortal.

With the Eastern Sea Dragon King's discernment, he naturally could not have failed to see that.

Passing over a Grand Luo Golden Immortal and insisting on choosing a Grand Golden Immortal made no sense at all.

There had to be some secret they did not know.

Hongxuan and Yunxiao exchanged a glance. Yunxiao nodded in assent.

"Dragon King, could you bring her out and let this humble Daoist take a look?"

Accepting a disciple was a major matter, one tied to karmic fortune.

How could Hongxuan possibly be careless?

Even if the Wood Spirit Pearl was something he was determined to obtain.