Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

The Dragon Palace of the East Sea sent a message inviting Su Yunbai to attend the Dragon King's birthday banquet.

This is a signal of goodwill from the dragons.

Su Yunbai decided to go.

Bixiao originally wanted to go with them, but the Jie Sect envoy, Daoist Duobao, was about to arrive, and she needed to stay in Chaoge to greet him.

"Be careful." Bixiao straightened Su Yunbai's clothes. "Although the Dragon Clan has formed an alliance, they are not of our kind after all."

"Don't worry." Su Yunbai held her hand. "I know what I'm doing."

He turned around, transformed into a stream of light, and flew towards the East China Sea.

---

East Sea, Dragon Palace.

The crystal palace radiates a dazzling light.

Coral trees and pearls lamps showcase the extravagance of the dragon race.

The banquet was held in the main hall, and the guests were numerous.

The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas gathered, leaders of various aquatic creatures were present, and many powerful immortals came to offer their birthday wishes.

When Su Yunbai arrived, Ao Ling was already waiting outside the palace.

Today she changed into a formal dragon palace dress, wearing a nine-bead crown and a seven-colored shawl, looking incredibly noble.

"General." She stepped forward, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes.

"Miss Ao," Su Yunbai returned the greeting, "Thank you for waiting."

"My father sent me here to greet you," Ao Ling said. "Please come with me."

The two entered the palace side by side.

Wherever he went, he attracted countless stares.

"That's the Great General of the Human Race? So young!"

"I heard he's already at the quasi-saint level, that's incredible..."

"The Third Princess personally greeted him; it seems the Dragon Clan values ​​this person highly."

Amidst the whispers, Su Yunbai's expression remained unchanged.

Ao Ling said in a low voice, "There are many guests today, and they are all mixed up. General, please be careful."

"Thanks for reminding me."

Enter the main hall.

Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea (this is the Dragon King's real name; the Prime Minister Ao Guang mentioned earlier was an incarnation of the Dragon King), sat high in the main seat and rose to greet Su Yunbai upon his arrival.

"General Su's presence is an honor to our humble abode."

"On the occasion of the Dragon King's birthday, this junior has come to offer my congratulations." Su Yunbai presented his gift, "This is but a small token of my respect."

It was a "Life-Creating Pill," which was useless to the Dragon King, but it was enough to show sincerity.

The Dragon King accepted the gift and said with a smile, "General, you are very kind. Please take a seat."

Su Yunbai's seat was arranged to the right of the Dragon King, alongside several Dragon Princes.

It has an extremely high status.

The banquet begins.

Singing and dancing filled the air, and toasts were exchanged.

But Su Yunbai could sense that several eyes were scrutinizing him from the shadows.

There was curiosity, there was apprehension, and there was also... hostility.

The banquet was halfway through.

An old man in black robes stood up, raised his cup and said, "I am the Black Tortoise of the North Sea, and I toast General Su."

A strange light flashed in his eyes.

"We've heard that the General is a prodigy of the human race, having already reached the Quasi-Saint level at such a young age. Would you be so kind as to demonstrate your skills and broaden our horizons?"

These words, though seemingly flattering, are actually a provocation.

The banquet fell silent.

Everyone looked at Su Yunbai.

Ao Ling frowned, about to get up and speak, but was stopped by the Dragon King's gaze.

Su Yunbai put down his wine glass and smiled slightly.

"Senior is too kind. Today is the Dragon King's birthday banquet; how could a junior dare to usurp the host's place?"

"It was just for entertainment," the Black Tortoise persisted. "General, perhaps... you dare not?"

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Su Yunbai looked at the Dragon King.

The Dragon King stroked his beard and laughed, "Since Fellow Daoist Xuan Gui is in such a mood, General Su might as well show off his skills to add to the fun."

This is tacit approval.

Su Yunbai stood up.

"Then I will make a fool of myself."

He raised his hand, and a drop of water appeared in his palm.

The water droplets were crystal clear, suspended in the air, and slowly rotating.

"The laws of water are the foundation of the dragon race," Su Yunbai said. "This junior is not very talented, but I have some knowledge of them."

As soon as he finished speaking, the drop of water suddenly changed.

It transformed into a tiny water dragon, swimming in the air.

It is lifelike, with scales and claws all present.

"A mere trick." The black tortoise sneered.

But the next moment, his smile froze.

The water dragon split into two, then into four, then into eight...

In the blink of an eye, it transformed into hundreds of water dragons, intertwining and swirling in the air.

Each water dragon contains the pure laws of the water system.

Even more astonishing is—

Suddenly, all the water dragons turned their heads and looked at the black tortoise.

The dragon's roar resounded!

Hundreds of water dragons transformed into a torrent, rushing straight towards the Black Tortoise!

The black tortoise's expression changed drastically, and it hurriedly used its internal energy to defend itself.

But the torrent of water suddenly stopped three feet in front of him.

Then, it suddenly dispersed, turning into a sky full of water mist that sprinkled into the hall.

The mist is cool and refreshing, carrying a subtle, ethereal quality.

The guests were enveloped in the mist, feeling refreshed and exclaiming in amazement.

Su Yunbai withdrew his hand, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I've made a fool of myself."

The hall was silent for a moment.

Immediately, thunderous applause erupted.

"What exquisite water manipulation!"

"As expected of a quasi-saint!"

"Humans actually possess such a figure..."

The black tortoise's face turned pale and then red, before it finally sat down sullenly.

Appreciation flashed in the Dragon King's eyes.

"General Su is indeed extraordinary."

He raised his glass.

"Respect, General."

"Homage to the Dragon King."

Drink up one cup.

The turmoil has temporarily subsided.

---

After the banquet.

The Dragon King summoned Su Yunbai alone.

Inside the secret chamber, there were only the Dragon King, Ao Ling, and Su Yunbai.

"General, please do not blame me for what happened today," said the Dragon King. "The Black Tortoise is an elder of the North Sea, and he has some reservations about the alliance between the Dragon Clan and the Human Clan."

"I understand," Su Yunbai said. "Change will always affect vested interests."

The Dragon King nodded.

"Ling'er returned and said that the general intends to cooperate deeply with the Dragon Clan."

"Yes."

"How exactly will we cooperate?"

Su Yunbai took out a more detailed plan.

"I propose to establish a 'Human-Dragon Covenant'."

"The dragons provide resources, water-based magic, and intelligence about the seas."

"Humans provide technology, craftsmen, and land resources."

"Both parties will jointly develop the project and split the profits equally."

"In addition, a joint military could be established to jointly address threats."

The Dragon King carefully read the plan.

The more I look at it, the more alarmed I become.

This plan is not only detailed, but also far-sighted.

If this can be achieved, the dragon race will be completely freed from its passive situation.

"Why does the general care so much about the dragon race?" The Dragon King asked the same question as Ao Ling.

Su Yunbai said frankly, "Because I need the Dragon Clan as an ally."

"Humanity is weak and cannot withstand the great calamity on its own."

"The dragon race is in a similarly awkward situation."

"Only by joining forces can we seize a glimmer of hope in this great calamity."

The Dragon King remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he sighed.

"Since the general is frank, I will not beat around the bush either."

"The Dragon Clan can fully support you, but on two conditions."

"Dragon King, please speak."

"First, if you succeed, you must ensure the independence of the Dragon Clan, free from the control of the Heavenly Court, the Chan Sect, and the Western Sect."

"Very well. I swear that if I break this promise, may I be struck down by heaven and earth."

The will of Heaven has been fulfilled, and the oath is hereby established.

The Dragon King was satisfied.

"Second..." He looked at Ao Ling.

"Ling'er is my most beloved daughter. These past few days in Chaoge, she has mentioned the General many times, and in her words... she seems to have a good impression of him."

Ao Ling blushed: "Father!"

The Dragon King waved his hand and continued, "I would like to know, what is the General's attitude towards Ling'er?"

Su Yunbai was stunned.

He didn't expect the Dragon King to ask this directly.

"This junior... greatly admires Miss Ao."

"Just for admiring?"

Su Yunbai took a deep breath.

"To be honest, Dragon King, I already have three Daoist partners. If Miss Ao does not mind, I am willing to treat her with all my heart."

The Dragon King looked at Ao Ling.

"Ling'er, what do you think?"

Ao Ling lowered her head and said softly, "Daughter...is willing."

The Dragon King smiled.

"it is good."

He stood up and walked to Su Yunbai.

"From this day forward, you will be my dragon son-in-law."

"Dragon resources are at your disposal."

"The dragon army is at your command."

Su Yunbai was shaken.

"Thank you, Dragon King!"

"Still calling him Dragon King?" Ao Ling retorted angrily.

Su Yunbai realized what was happening.

"Thank you...father-in-law."

The Dragon King laughed heartily.

"Great! Great! Double happiness today!"

"Order that a three-day banquet be held to celebrate Ling'er's engagement!"

---

That night.

Dragon Palace, Ao Ling's bedroom.

Red candles burn brightly, and wedding curtains hang low.

Ao Ling sat on the edge of the bed, dressed in a bright red wedding gown and wearing a phoenix crown, her beauty beyond compare.

She was a little nervous, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes.

Su Yunbai walked in and closed the door.

"Ling'er".

Ao Ling looked up, her icy blue eyes reflecting the candlelight.

"Yunbai..."

Su Yunbai walked over to her and sat down.

Do you regret it?

Ao Ling shook his head.

No regrets.

She said softly, "These days in Chaoge have been the happiest days of my life."

"Although my father and brothers love me, they always treat me like a child."

"Only you treat me as an equal, listen to me attentively, and respect my opinions."

She took Su Yunbai's hand.

"Yunbai, I want to be with you. Not for the dragon clan, but for myself."

Su Yunbai felt a pang of tenderness in his heart.

"I will be good to you."

"I know."

The red candles flickered.

Clothes gradually came off.

---

(Thousands of words omitted here, focusing on the fusion of emotions and the resonance of laws)

Dual cultivation begins.

Unlike the time with Bixiao.

This time, it's a fusion of water and emotion.

Ao Ling's dragon origin is pure and vast, like an endless deep sea.

Su Yunbai's principles of love are warm and resilient, like an eternal thread of affection.

The two forces converge, merge, and sublimate.

Su Yunbai felt that his understanding of the laws of water was improving at an astonishing rate.

Ao Ling, too, underwent a subtle change in his state of mind under the influence of the Law of Emotion.

The cold outer shell gradually melts, revealing the soft interior.

[Ding! Detected that the host and the high-quality potential binding partner 'Ao Ling' have reached a state of spiritual and physical fusion and primal resonance!]

[Meets the highest level of binding requirements!]

[Initiating binding...]

The power of profound rules permeated the air.

Their fates became intertwined from that moment on.

[Binding successful!]

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining your fourth bound Daoist partner: Ao Ling (96 points)!]

[Binding rewards are being distributed...]

[1. One-time Intimacy Points Bonus: 60000!]

[2. Ao Ling's exclusive reward: One 'Sea-Stabilizing Pearl' (one of the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, containing the origin of a small world)!]

[3. Ao Ling's Exclusive Reward: 'Dragon Clan Secret Codex - Water Edition' (Contains the essence of dragon water magic)!]

[4. Ao Ling's Exclusive Reward: Cultivation Enhancement Card (Mid-stage Great Luo → Late-stage Great Luo), No Side Effects!]

[5. Host-Exclusive Reward: Significantly Enhanced Understanding of Water-Based Laws! Initial Fusion of the Laws of Emotion and Water-Based Laws!]

[6. Special Reward: Dragon Clan Favorability +100, obtain the title of 'Friend of the Dragon Clan,' and can mobilize a portion of the Dragon Clan's Luck!]

All rewards have been distributed to your system space!

[Current Intimacy Level: 62140 points!]

[Ding! Detected fusion of the Law of Emotion and the Law of Water, giving birth to a new talent: 'Mutual Generation of Emotion and Water'!]

[Effect: The deeper the emotion, the stronger the water magic; the more proficient one is in water magic, the stronger the emotional impact.]

Su Yunbai was overjoyed.

60,000 intimacy points!

The Divine Pearl that Stabilizes the Sea!

Laws merge!

And the Dragon Clan is fully supporting them!

Make big!

The dual cultivation has ended.

Ao Ling lay on Su Yunbai's chest, her cheeks flushed and her breath slightly ragged.

She could feel that her cultivation bottleneck was loosening and she could enter the late stage of the Great Luo realm at any time.

More importantly, there was the close connection between her and Su Yunbai.

That's a bond deeper than blood ties.

"Yunbai..." she called softly.

"Um?"

Will we be together forever?

"Yes," Su Yunbai hugged her tighter, "forever."

Ao Ling smiled contentedly.

She never imagined that she would so easily entrust her life to someone.

But when she met Su Yunbai, everything felt so natural.

Perhaps, this is fate.

---

Three days later.

Su Yunbai returned to Chaoge with Ao Ling.

The alliance between the Dragon Clan and Chaoge was officially established.

The news spread, and the world was shaken.

Xiqi.

Ji Chang's face was gloomy.

"The dragon race... has completely sided with the Shang Dynasty."

Jiang Ziya smiled wryly.

"The Dragon King's marriage of his most beloved third princess to Su Yunbai is no longer an alliance, but a political marriage."

"Do we still have a chance of winning?"

"Yes." A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Ziya's eyes. "The Chan Sect, the Western Sect, the demon race... we also have allies."

"only……"

He looked towards Chaoge.

"This catastrophe is becoming increasingly complex."

---

Chaoge, Tiance Mansion.

Bixiao greeted Su Yunbai and Ao Ling.

She smiled when she saw their hands clasped tightly together.

"Welcome home, little sister Ao Ling."

Ao Ling blushed slightly: "Sister Bixiao."

Bixiao took her hand.

"Come, I'll take you to see Daji and Xiaowu. Although they're in Jizhou, the message has already been sent."

She looked at Su Yunbai.

"You've brought another one back."

Su Yunbai gave a wry smile.

Bixiao laughed.

"But it's good this way, it's more lively with more people."

She said earnestly, "Yunbai, you must treat Ao Ling well."

"I will."

"That's good."

The three entered the Tian Ce Mansion.

Sunlight streamed down, making it as warm as spring.

Looking at Bixiao and Ao Ling beside him, Su Yunbai felt a surge of strength in his heart.

With four Daoist partners, the support of the Dragon Clan, the attention of the Jie Sect, and the power of the Human Clan in hand.

Now he has enough leverage to contend with the sage.

"The Great Calamity of the Investiture of the Gods..."

He looked up at the sky, a sharp glint in his eyes.

"I, Su Yunbai, have arrived."