The comet remained silent, only relentlessly unleashing heavenly tribulations.

On the shore of the East China Sea.

The waves crashed against the shore, churning up thousands of piles of snow.

Occasionally, a hybrid roc will fly across the sea, its wingspan covering the sky and casting a shadow that can envelop the entire island.

The roc seemed to sense Song Yi's presence, letting out a high-pitched cry from afar. Then, it flapped its wings, soared upwards, and disappeared into the clouds.

Song Yi withdrew his gaze, but suddenly another matter came to mind.

A battle between the Dao and the Demon once every five hundred years.

A quick calculation reveals that less than sixty years have passed since the next round of the battle.

He had previously promised the Four Celestial Masters that he would have to step in to protect the fortunes of the Taoist sect, and now that he had agreed to this, he could not refuse.

However, the most important thing right now is to get the matter of the Dragon King of the East Sea settled.

After all, although the battle between the Dao and the Demonic Path is imminent, there are still decades to make arrangements at a leisurely pace, so there is no need to rush.

Thinking of this, Song Yi urged the carriage onward. The two dragon-bearded celestial horses neighed and, with their four hooves treading on the clouds, dragged the carriage into the depths of the East Sea.

In the distance, countless fairy islands appeared and disappeared in the spiritual mist, scattered like stars.

Some fairy islands are no more than a hundred feet in circumference, isolated in the sea; others stretch for thousands of miles, with towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and flowing springs, and flocks of cranes.

As Song Yi was observing, he suddenly saw a streak of emerald light riding the waves in front of him.

She was a narcissus, dressed in a turquoise fairy robe, with a dot of azure water mark between her brows, surrounded by a faint fairy light, and possessing an extraordinary demeanor.

He could tell at a glance that this person had the cultivation level of a late-stage Earth Immortal, which was quite rare in the East Sea, a place where scattered immortals were everywhere.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist." Song Yi bowed from afar and ordered the carriage to approach.

Seeing Song Yi's grand entourage, with golden-armored divine generals protecting his carriage and extraordinary celestial horses, the narcissus knew he was a celestial deity and dared not be negligent. She quickly returned the greeting, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency. What are your orders?"

After a moment's thought, Song Yi asked, "May I ask, fellow Daoist, have you ever heard of a Flower and Fruit Mountain in the East Sea?"

Upon hearing this, the sea immortal from the East Sea pondered for a moment, then shook his head and replied, "I have cultivated in the East Sea for over three thousand years, and I know all the immortal islands, large and small, by heart, yet I have never heard of the name 'Flower and Fruit Mountain.' However, the East Sea is vast, and there are countless immortal islands. Some of these are hidden within formations or crevices in the sea, and even we aquatic creatures may not know them all. If Your Majesty wishes to find this mountain, you might as well visit the Dragon Palace. The dragons of the Four Seas are in charge of the sea charts, and they will surely be able to answer Your Majesty's questions."

Song Yi nodded slightly, not surprised at all.

At this time, the stone monkey had not yet been born, so the ancestral vein of the ten continents and the origin of the three islands, which would later become famous throughout the three realms, should not have reached the time of their birth.

"Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist." Song Yi bowed and expressed his gratitude.

"I dare not, Your Majesty, please proceed with caution."

The narcissus bowed respectfully, stepped off the waves, and vanished into the depths of the blue water in the blink of an eye.

Song Yi urged the chariot forward, and the two dragon-bearded celestial horses neighed loudly, their four hooves treading on the clouds, dragging the chariot with its star-studded tassels into the depths of the East Sea.

As the carriage passed, the seawater parted on its own, revealing a crystal-clear passageway. The seawater on both sides turned into high walls, and countless fish and sea creatures could be vaguely seen swimming and playing in the water, completely unaware that someone was passing overhead.

After traveling for an unknown period of time, a sea-patrolling yaksha suddenly appeared, riding the waves. Sensing the divine aura emanating from the chariot, the yaksha dared not act rashly and called out loudly, "Who is that deity pushing the water? Please state your name so that I may return to my palace to inform them and welcome you!"

"I am a celestial star lord from the Heavenly Court, here to meet the Dragon King of the East Sea on the orders of the Heavenly Minister!" Song Yi said, sitting upright in his carriage, his voice booming like a bell.

Upon hearing this, the sea patrol yaksha immediately put away his steel fork, bowed, and said:

"I'm sorry, little god!"

Then he turned and transformed into a beam of water, parting the waterway and entering the Crystal Palace, kneeling to report:

"Your Majesty! A celestial deity has descended outside, bearing a divine oracle, and has arrived at the palace gates!"

Upon hearing the words "divine oracle," Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, dared not delay. He immediately rose and led his dragon sons and grandsons, shrimp soldiers and crab generals, and turtle and crab officials out of the palace to greet him. From afar, he cupped his hands and said with a smile, "So it is the Broom Star Lord who has arrived in the East Sea. I am sorry for not welcoming you sooner!"

Song Yi dared not presume, hastily alighting from the carriage and bowing deeply, saying, "What virtue or ability do I, a humble deity, possess to deserve such a personal welcome from the Dragon God!"

The Four Dragon Kings are fifth-rank deities officially appointed by the Heavenly Court.

If we consider the "power and influence of divine authority," the Dragon King's power is simply astonishing.

Regarding the power of military conquest, S₁ has countless soldiers and generals throughout the four seas, boasting a million-strong navy. Wherever its banners point, even demon kings would flee in terror.

The S₂ derivative rights and the S₃ personnel promotion rights are both ridiculously high.

The Dragon King was truly a regional lord. The wind, rain, thunder, lightning, rivers, lakes, and seas, as well as the promotion, demotion, appointment, and removal of countless aquatic officials, were all decided by a single word from him.

As for the C-level incense resources, there's no need to elaborate further. In the Three Realms, who doesn't know that the Dragon Palace is the richest place in the world? In the Southern Continent, Dragon King Temples are scattered like stars, with sacrifices held all year round. The abundance of incense is enough to make countless immortals and gods envious.

Song Yi's mind raced, but he showed no sign of it on his face as he followed Ao Guang toward the Crystal Palace.

Upon entering the hall, one is greeted by towering jade pillars and a radiant glow.

The ground is paved with ancient, water-sinking crystals that are so shiny they reflect light like a mirror.

A water-gathering pearl hangs high above the palace, bathing the entire hall in a soft glow.

Ao Guang invited Song Yi to take his seat as host and guest. The dragon maidens served fragrant tea with spiritual fruits. The tea's aroma wafted into the shape of dragons and tigers, and the fruit fragrance permeated the lungs. These were all top-quality teas that even immortals could hardly obtain.

Ao Guang took a sip of spiritual tea, his gaze slightly narrowed, and he cut to the chase: "Star Lord, what divine decree does Lord Tianxiang have for your arrival in the East Sea?"

Song Yi put down his teacup, his expression turned serious, and he took out the divine oracle from Venus, saying, "The celestial phenomena state: the thirty-three layers of the Heavenly River are closely related to the fortune of the Heavenly Court. If the Dragon Clan were to guard them, not only would the water veins of the Heavenly River be secured, but the Dragon Clan's own fortune could also be nourished by the power of the Heavenly Court. This is truly a win-win situation for both the Heavenly Court and the Dragon Clan."

Upon hearing this, Ao Guang lightly tapped his fingers on the jade table, pondering carefully before saying, "Thirty-three dragons at the Celestial Immortal Realm... Even with the vast and powerful East Sea Dragon Clan, we must weigh this matter carefully. If the Heavenly Court is willing to allow these thirty-three dragons to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool and temper their bloodlines with the pool's primordial power, then even if it means a painful sacrifice, I would not object!"

Legend has it that in the ancient times, the ancestor of all dragons, the Ancestral Dragon, perished, and its magnificent physical essence split into three parts, scattering across the three realms.

A piece of paper fell into a timeless stone cave deep in the Yellow River, and was later transformed into the Dragon Gate by Emperor Yu himself.

A piece of it was taken by the Western Vulture Peak with the supreme Buddhist Dharma and transformed into the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. The merit water in the pool can wash away sins and reshape the body into a golden body.

This last one was collected and sealed by the Heavenly Court with great supernatural powers, and transformed into the Dragon Transformation Pool. The pool is filled with the essence of the ancestral dragon, making it an excellent place for the dragon bloodline to transform.

These three places are all supreme holy sites that every dragon in the world dreams of.

However, the Dragon Gate of the Yellow River was carved by Emperor Yu, a place where the fate of the human race was suppressed.

The Eight Treasures Merit Pool of Mount Ling is an important Buddhist site, and even the Dragon Transformation Pool of the Heavenly Court is not a place that ordinary dragons can easily set foot in.