Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 602 The First Sea
The distant shores of the East China Sea, the land of the first sea.

The entire East Sea is divided into thirteen territories, each governed by a Purple Palace Dragon King. The one in the very center is the Heavenly Sea, the residence of the direct descendants of the two Dragon Lords. It is vast and boundless, and also the location of the Crystal Palace.

Of the remaining seas, these three places are of particular importance.

Firstly, it is close to Qingtang and faces the Danhai of Penglai. The Penglai Immortal Path is located at the junction of the two northeastern seas. Although it has never had any major conflicts with the Dragon Clan, they are somewhat disliked each other.

Secondly, there is the Xihai, located to the south, which is the boundary of the outer seas. Beyond the East Sea, there are vast sea areas where many reclusive and noble Taoist lineages reside, such as the Duobao Immortal Path, the Changsu Demon Palace, and the Da Nu Yuan Temple.

Thirdly, the [First Sea], which is right next to the shore, is where the Li River flows into the sea. Whenever a cultivator passes by, they will inevitably be investigated.

These three sea areas are guarded by dragons with cultivation levels of the late Purple Mansion stage or even higher. Anyone who accidentally enters them, regardless of their sect or imperial clan, will either be eaten alive or captured and used to fill the sea.

In terms of the number of Purple Mansions, the Dragon Clan is undoubtedly the most powerful force in the world. Even if several immortal sects joined forces, they would still find it difficult to resist without the intervention of a True Monarch.

This sea is located at the confluence of the northern and southern seas, exhibiting a chilling, deep blue color. It is rarely stormy, but recently, frequent tides have been slowly submerging the land and encroaching on the coastline.

Standing on the sea, gazing westward.

Hundreds of miles away lies the vast coastline, where five-colored clouds can be seen rising and shining in the sky, only to be suppressed by streaks of pale white sunlight. The dazzling coastline is covered with countless colorful worms and clams.

The Yue region is right next to it, under the jurisdiction of Taiping Mountain. However, this path has been weak in recent years. The [Xu Dui Wei Ning Zhi Ge Zhen Jun] has been confirmed to have perished. His magic treasures have flown away, and his grotto is on the verge of collapse. His situation is only slightly better than that of Qinghua now. He is also a celestial path that will eventually be reduced to a sect. How can he have the time to care about things by the sea?

The character "兑" signifies separation, incompleteness, emptiness within and fullness without, non-constant metal, and transformation from above to below. Today's Taipingshan seems to embody these characteristics.

However, this behavior of gradually encroaching on and covering the coastline has stopped recently, and no monsters have dared to stir up trouble.

The seabed is a vast water palace. In terms of magnificence, grandeur, and solemnity, it can rival the Southern Capital of Lizhou. Its furnishings are so extravagant that even the Purple Mansion would be terrified.

The deep blue seawater broke open, and countless black runes surged and changed, condensing like poisonous insects, clinging to the body of a ferocious and huge black carp. Three eyes were arranged on each side of its face, belonging to the colors of red, gold, and black respectively.

Some of the lesser demons who couldn't dodge in time were instantly devoured by the monsters in the black curse, their souls chewed to dust. The black carp, on the other hand, looked on with a satisfied expression, its six eyes darting around, greedily eyeing the group of demons swimming around.

'Hungry'

The thought passed in an instant. He had more important matters to report and could not delay. He immediately transformed into a young man dressed in a witch's robe, with three pairs of eyes that kept turning.

A blue fish demon dressed in a blue official robe and wearing a water hat rushed out from the palace gate. It looked quite old and seemed to be taking two steps at a time, so it rushed forward in an instant.

"[He Gui] Your Majesty, the King is already waiting for you in the palace."

He bowed his head in greeting, his face showing a hint of nervousness, but not because he was facing the demon, but because the Dragon King of the First Sea in the main hall had recently lost his temper again.

He Gui immediately understood. Although he was a demon, after cultivating supernatural powers, he still had the skill of observing people's expressions and naturally understood that the king was probably angry again.

'As luck would have it, the King ran into that incomparably powerful swordsman overseas, that damned Pure Yang Sword Dao!'

He nodded slightly to indicate that he understood, but a question arose in his mind.

There's no other reason than that this First Sea Dragon King had an exceptionally bad temper. Back then, he even went so far as to hunt down Tai Zhen Zi Fu, and it was only after the intervention of the Zhi Ge Zhenren that the matter was quelled.

Dragons are used to being arrogant, after all, there were nine great ancestors among them. And over the long period of time, other dragon species have also attained enlightenment. The most famous one is the [Returning to Fate] Dragon Lord, who attained the "Heavenly Blessing" position during the war between the states at the end of the Zhou Dynasty.

The idea that emperors were like dragons originated from this, but this concept was purged in Fengdai.

However, the reason this Dragon Lord became famous was not because of this, but because he was fortunate enough to be killed by the incarnation of the [Mysterious Yang True Saint Fuyou Immortal], the [Wonderful Dharma Manifestation Pure Yang True Lord].

This immortal held the position of Sun True Fruit during the Zhou Dynasty, and was in charge of the sword path. He was the teacher of the Golden Crow and one of the Three Ancestors of Donghua. His sword path incarnation was called "Pure Yang". His swordsmanship was as bright as the sun, and he was the ultimate swordsman.

Among the many sword lineages, the three most prestigious are [Yuejue], [Chunyang], and [Fengxuan]. All three were passed down by immortals and represent the highest achievements in sword theory, sword path, and sword intent, respectively.

And now, our own king has the misfortune of enjoying the same treatment as that former Dragon Lord of Destiny, being slain by a sword immortal from the Pure Yang lineage.

"He ghost!"

A furious shout came from the main hall, which greatly alarmed the mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator of the "Calamity Blessing" path. He hurriedly ran into the hall, and without looking around, he bowed down, his six eyes bulging out and embedding themselves directly into the white jade floor.

"Your Majesty, your humble servant is here."

"See for yourself!"

The azure palace ceiling was covered by surging black tides, shifting menacingly, contrasting with the white stone throne in front of it, where a burly dragon in a black robe coldly gazed.

The ferocious and majestic dragon head was lowered, its white scales gleaming coldly in the seawater. However, its horns were not those of the wooden ruler from the Eastern Han, but rather resembled those of the jade branch from the Southern Sea.

Above his chest and abdomen, a surging, ever-flowing golden light, shifting from golden white to deep red, slowly extended, causing his dragon body to turn golden. Even more terrifying was the magnificent sword intent within it, like the sun shining in the sky, perfect in the heavens, constantly expanding from the inside out.

[Qianyang Xuantian Sword]

The Golden Touch Divine Power, combined with the sword intent of that undoubtedly True Man, inflicted considerable injuries on the First Sea Dragon King. However, he seemed completely unconcerned and instead turned his gaze to the left side of the main hall.

A trembling clam-woman emerged, seemingly clutching something in her arms, a bloody mess, and she cried out.

He Gui was stunned for a moment, then looked in the direction he saw, and saw that it was a green dragon that had just made its move. Its scales were dull, and it had two heads. It was biting the maid's chest and tearing flesh.

This azure dragon possessed extremely little spiritual energy, and its life force was even less than that of a noble species. Its forelimbs had withered and hung in front of its body like withered tree bark.

"Is this the offspring of the azure dragon you found for me? You taught me [Witchcraft and Incantation], and this is all the discernment you have? Didn't you study the methods for distinguishing bloodlines among humans?"

Chu Hai, seated on the throne, had a cold expression. His dragon claws, covered in white scales, clenched tightly, and the armrest of the throne collapsed. The clam maiden and the young azure dragon on the left side of the hall turned into a pool of blood and mud.

"Your Majesty, spare my life! Yes, yes!"

He Gui was terrified, but then he saw the First Sea Dragon King on the throne slowly rise up, casually throw out the head of a beautiful woman, which rolled down below. The Ren Shui supernatural power dispersed and instantly transformed into the head of a green dragon, with what appeared to be bite marks on its neck.

This demon was a blue dragon in the early stage of the Purple Palace realm, with the Daoist name "Qihu". He was chosen by the demon and sent to the palace, where he stayed for a full hundred years.

He had said that he had used the magic of witch blood to explore the area and that he should be able to have offspring smoothly. However, a hundred years have passed, and the dragon fetus has been born in this condition. No wonder the First Sea Dragon King was furious.

After all, he had lived for nearly a thousand years, yet he had no children.

The issue of succession for the Dragon Clan is quite serious. There are only a few things that can help promote offspring, such as Lesser Yang or Water Transformation, but the relationship between the two sects and the Dragon Clan is quite tense.

Chu Hai specially selected a rare spiritual item called "Sensing Heavenly Wood" and used it on the Azure Dragon, hoping it would successfully give birth to an offspring. However, this is the current situation.

Poor Lake, originally a demon from one of the southern kingdoms, thought she was lucky to be chosen to enter the Dragon Palace, but as soon as she gave birth to a monstrous offspring, she was devoured alive by the enraged Chu Hai.

The black tide surged, and Chu Hai extended a claw, which almost uncontrollably restrained the He Gui below, who dared not resist in the slightest. Meanwhile, the dragon on the throne stared down with its triangular pupils.

Chu Hai was extremely tall, and with just one claw, he almost locked the entire body of the demon. With a sudden exertion of force, the demon's flesh and bones made a terrifying cracking sound.

"Kings!"

The demon let out a miserable howl as the dragon claw gouged out all six of its eyes in an instant, leaving them dripping with blood. Several eyeballs of different colors rolled to the ground, transforming into small demons that ran about, covered in incantations, before being instantly engulfed by a black tide.

The black carp below dared not heal its injuries and continued to kneel in worship, its face riddled with six holes from which black blood gushed. Upon landing, it transformed into various evil spirits shrouded in witchcraft.

"What's the use of having so many eyes?"

Chu Hai casually tossed He Gui to the ground, stood up, and stood with his hands behind his back. The sword wound on his chest seemed to be aroused, and the Sheng Jin sword intent continued to spread and expand outward, only to be blocked by the deep and vast sea.

The miraculous effect of [Hidden End] allowed him to temporarily suppress the injury, but to defeat Jin, he needed to use a thicker layer of earth to support it. After all, the two paths are the third Yin and Yang in the Yin-Yang theory, representing Qian Yang and Kun Yin, which can transform into each other.

"I sent you to check on the Yama Palace in the Western Sea. What's the situation there?"

Chu Hai paced slowly, his tone chilling.

Behind the throne, the mural on the dark stone depicts a vast black tide, with a crescent moon hanging above and a dragon and snake soaring in the middle. The inscriptions on both sides read "Listening to the tide in the vast sea washes the sword's edge" and "Looking out at the dragon and snake from the edge of the great marsh".

"Your Majesty, it seems there is some movement over there, and they are about to enter the cave."

"Good! I'm just missing a Yin-nourishing medicine to heal my injuries. Now that you're at sea, keep a close watch on things for me. Send back any news immediately. If you fail to perform your duties—"

Chu Hailong turned his eyes and an invisible pressure descended. As a dragon species in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm, and whose fifth divine ability was about to be completed, his cultivation level was exceptionally high.

"The bloodline of witches is said to enhance one's bloodline and nourish one's soul by consuming the blood of a cultivator who practices the 'Curse of Calamity'. In the past, my dragon seed would go ashore and capture a few witches to serve at banquets, but now it's not so easy to find them."

The demon below felt a chill run down his spine. Although he was only at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, he was still very respectful to a dragon prince who had not yet reached the Purple Mansion realm. How much more so to this famous dragon king?
"Why aren't you going?"

Chu Hai looked down and saw the demon below, as if granted a pardon. It immediately bowed and retreated, leaving the sea area without looking back, heading south. A blue fish water official entered from outside the main hall and stepped forward at the right time. Although he was terrified, he dared not show it in the slightest. He held a jade plate with a letter wrapped in red lightning on it.

"Your Majesty, Lord Ming Lei of the Dongling lineage has sent a secret message."

Chu Hai casually summoned the secret letter, glanced at it briefly, and sneered:
"That old bastard Dongfang Yelei, he's got a good plan. All the trouble has fallen on me, while he just cowers and doesn't move. What kind of master is he? He's so timid and reckless. No wonder both of his offspring have failed."

He casually wrote another secret letter and looked down at the Blue Fish Water Official.

"Afterwards, send this secret letter to the Eastern Spirit Palace and say that I agree to this matter, but the price should be increased so that he can show his sincerity."

"Yes"

The bluefish official below was trembling with fear and wanted to retreat, but then he heard a voice coming from above.

Where is the [Brahma]?

"Your Majesty, the Brahma Demon previously encountered the Mu Wu cultivator and was injured by his True Qi. He is currently recuperating in his cave."

"Tell him to come out and go to the Tianxia Cliff by the sea to dig out the object of the sun. Remember, don't arouse suspicion. Wait for Li Shang to go and retrieve it."

Chu Hai revealed his gleaming dragon teeth, his tone indifferent:
"It's too slow. His cultivation speed is far inferior to Mu Youdu of the South Sea. How can it be used as a countermeasure? The people above have lost their minds. I think we should just send a cultivator from the Great Dao of Yin down to the mortal realm."

The water official below dared not hear such secrets; his life trembled, and he remained silent until he finally received orders from his superiors to retreat.

The hall was quiet for a moment. Chu Hai stood still and looked back at the black tide map on the stone wall behind him. In the past, when Taihao attained enlightenment, the image he transformed into was this great tide that overturned heaven and earth and connected the land and sea.

He must ask for this position in a dignified and upright manner, using the body of a dragon. This is the intention of our ancestors, to awaken the memories of the past on the golden throne, that is, to erase the traces of Taihao.

How difficult that is!
It should be known that this True Lord is the master of the Immortal Path of the Vast Ocean. He took away Han Ren's [Returning Tide] position from the dragon's mouth, which is a deep-seated hatred in the heart of the Eastern Han. Moreover, the methods left by this True Lord Taihao above are quite powerful, which are to guard against the dragon's offspring.

Whenever a member of the Dragon lineage seeks to reclaim their position, they must first be struck by the sword intent left by Him in the Golden Position. The ancestor's direct descendant, Dongfang Yuanyi, who was also the ancestor of this lineage, was killed by a sword intent descending from the Golden Position when he tried to claim this position.

'Sword Vein'.

Chu Hai suddenly felt a headache coming on. Anyone who could open a sword vein for the world must have been favored by the sword path, and even in death, they could leave behind such methods.

He focused his mind, realizing that the last supernatural power he cultivated was the Vast Water, specifically the "Annihilation and Separation," which he used as a means for the tides to enter the shore and for tsunamis to overturn the land. It was also a method of seeking gold that was not in line with the tradition of the Dao.

'The remnants of Bu Yang's forces in Liao have fallen into Tai Zhen's hands. Ha! Tai Bai and Bu Yang, colluding together, are blocking my path!'

Chu Hai waved his sleeve and returned to his seat. His gaze was now even more gloomy. The black tide on the ceiling surged endlessly, exuding a strange and mixed aura of Han and Ren, stirring ceaselessly.
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Yu Hai.

The dragon tree rose into the sky, its various colors lush and vibrant. Its roots spread into the void, constantly dragging this grotto-heaven. At this moment, a ray of bluish-gray light emerged from the tomb mountain in the far south.

With her slender figure and eyes like gray stars, Jiu Cang stepped out. This former Heavenly Demon had enough confidence to face this extraordinary dragon tree. Her gaze swept around, and in her hand was a section of the wooden dragon's remains. The wood's energy erupted, and it was the thing that Qing Hua had sent.

'A figure at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, reduced to this state.'

She had no connection with Qinghua and had no intention of pitying her. However, her own experience had been quite bumpy. She was killed by a decree from the gods and ended up in the Demon Refining Tower before finally becoming a disciple of the Great Wind Profound Sky.

I was lucky, otherwise I would have perished long ago and turned into a spirit. You should know that the things of the "Heavenly Inquiry" lineage are most loved by all cultivators. They are basically safe to use, unlike the backlash of "Calamity Blessing" and the strangeness of "Spiritual Sage".

With the backing of a Golden Core cultivator and the vision and cultivation of a former Heavenly Demon, her judgment of the situation far surpassed that of ordinary people. She had a premonition that the opening of the Azure Leaf Sky might attract the attention of a True Monarch.

Whether it's the potential existence of the Jianmu spiritual root, the ancient Jiamu immortal artifact, or the complete Qiheng Xuanjing, all of these things are things that even a Golden Core cultivator would covet.

Even the Heavenly Dragon Lord will surely make a move, but His current state is hard to discern. Has He transformed into the Purple Mansion, entered another path, or has He already reclaimed His former position?

Regardless, this Dragon Lord must have been waiting for this moment when he became a disciple of the immortal Tianye.

Jiu Cang retrieved the remains of the wooden dragon in his hand, then broke through the void and rode the wind straight towards the Heavenly Pool. Based on the senses from the item sent by Qing Hua, he knew that this cave was probably only a few days away from falling, so he decided to test the depths of the sea.

If it weren't for the recent turmoil at the Tomb Mountain, and the fact that some things below couldn't be suppressed, she would have gone to Tianchi long ago. Now that she had some free time, she naturally didn't dare to slack off and went there immediately.

After traveling for a long time, she finally saw the Heavenly Pool. In an instant, she stepped out of the void and released her energy.

After waiting for a while, a ray of firelight rose up, and a woman in a peach-red dress appeared. Her bloodline was extraordinary, and she faintly had the aura of a golden crow, which made Jiu Cang take her more seriously.

"Greetings, senior. My name is Yingling."

When Yang Yuanxin saw Jiu Cang, she was also somewhat surprised. Although she had heard some rumors and knew that he might be a former Heavenly Demon, she only truly realized his extraordinary nature after he achieved the Purple Mansion realm.

Although on the surface she was only at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, the weight of her life gave her the feeling of meeting Lord Shangguang, a sign that only appears at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm.

"It turns out to be the [Bingri Yingling Huowu], a noble bloodline bestowed by the Golden Crow."

Jiu Cang's eyes gleamed with a strange light. The woman before him was truly one of the luckiest people in the world. Her ancestor was at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, with the potential to acquire wealth, and her brother also had a promising future.

As for her husband, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he is almost certain to secure the prestigious position of Huo Shan. Who in the world can rival him?

If we assume the most ideal scenario, and all the people around Yang Yuanxin successfully pass the gold certification, then Huo Ya's status would be among the most prestigious in the world.

Even now, ordinary direct descendants of immortal sects can hardly compare to it.

"Senior, do you wish to discuss the matter of Qingye Kongtian? Please follow me into the palace."

Yang Yuanxin was quite kind. She was also very concerned about her husband's path in the Dao. If he really wanted to seek the former position of Tianhuo, then the matter of supernatural powers could not be ignored and preparations should be made as soon as possible.

Jiu Cang remained calm as he followed them into the sea, eventually reaching the Water Palace.

A deep rumble of thunder echoed through the main hall, with purple lightning coiling like dragons and snakes. On the throne at the center sat a majestic figure, with a profound aura of thunder emanating from him.

"It's been a long time since I last saw you. The Dragon King of the Underworld has made great progress in his cultivation. I think there are few in the world who can compare with the Dragon King."

Jiu Cang spoke, her tone leisurely. Her words were not flattery, but came from the bottom of her heart. The dragon on her seat was also in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, but the pressure it brought her was extremely heavy, which even she, with her cultivation level, found extraordinary.

If an adult hadn't seen it, she would have suspected that the dragon before her was the reincarnation of Tian Huo, otherwise how could it cultivate so rapidly and have such an extraordinary level of cultivation?

"Demon King, please take a seat."

Xu Xuan turned his gaze and gestured for the other party to sit down, and the Nine Azure Demon King gracefully took his seat.

Yang Yuanxin then moved to the side next to Xu Xuan. The two exchanged glances and gestures, and in an instant, they understood how to deal with Jiu Cang's scheme.

"Recently, things have changed in Yuhai. I have sent people to the cemetery several times to inquire, but they all said they were busy with other matters and could not leave. What has happened?"

Xu Xuan spoke first, asking about the other party as a subtle probing, only to see Jiu Cang smile slightly.

"Dragon King, there's no need to worry. It's just that there's a problem with the formation in the mountain, and I need to reorganize it. I've been busy with this matter these past few days, which has delayed things here at the cave."

She naturally didn't tell the truth, but simply changed the subject.

"Today I might as well speak frankly. I'm sure the Dragon King is quite puzzled. As a former celestial demon, what gives me the confidence to walk so freely? Is that right?"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall became slightly tense. Xu Xuan did not reply, but Yang Yuanxin spoke up at the opportune moment.

“My Fire Crow clan has had contact with the Owl. The Tomb Mountain probably doesn’t have any Golden Core techniques left. I wonder what your experiences have been like, senior? If you can explain it clearly, my Heavenly Pool will have more trust in you.”

A ghostly aura gradually arose from the seat to the side, and the shadows shifted, resembling a nine-headed monster bird.

Jiu Cang opened his eyes, his gray pupils gleaming. His entire demeanor suddenly changed, carrying an aura of desolation and wildness, as if gods were dancing, souls were being summoned back, and mountains and rivers were weeping.

[The gods command], [the souls are summoned back], [the mountains and rivers are sacrificed], these correspond to the gods, ghosts, and earth that the Chu shamans expounded.

"When I was cultivating, I was still in Fengmo. I participated in the restoration of the Later Chu Kingdom. Later, I was killed by a divine decree, leaving behind a remnant soul that entered the tower, where it has been lingering on until now."

“Back then, thanks to the methods of the Demon Lord of the Bright Sun, the second son of the Golden Crow, the Demon Refining Tower was broken, and I was able to escape. I was ignorant all the way, and fled into the South Sea, falling straight into the boundless void.”

Jiu Cang's expression grew increasingly serious. A strong wind seemed to be blowing at sea, with waves surging and shaking the water palace.

"But even in the void, there exists a heaven and earth, a place where the winds of the world converge, a pivotal point for wind disasters, namely the [Great Wind Mystic Dome]. And my ability to reshape my physical body and walk with composure is all thanks to the power of the master of this place, namely—"

"【Yuan Yan Zhen Xun Che Feng Zhen Jun】".

(End of this chapter)