Chapter 501

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Protagonist:

Yu Zhangsheng

This old man, his aura rising and falling like thunder, took a step and leaped, in an instant crossing the vast sea domain, blocking the way before Yu Zhangsheng, slowly extending his hand, and said:

"Dao Friend, please stay your steps!"

"Hm?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhangsheng frowned slightly, turned his head to look at this figure, narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze revealing some doubt.

"Island Master!"

On the contrary, Han Hua beside him was stunned for a moment, then took two steps forward, his face full of excitement, cupped his fists toward this old man and bowed deeply.

The arrival was precisely the Jiaolong Island Master, Jiaolong True Lord.

"Dao Friend need not be tense, this old man harbors no ill intent."

Jiaolong True Lord laughed heartily, looking at Yu Zhangsheng, seeing the vigilance in his eyes, immediately shook his head, stroked his beard and laughed heartily again, then looked at the pirate corpses on the sea surface, gaining some understanding.

And Han Hua beside him, at this moment also let out a long breath, his expression respectful as he said: "Island Master, thanks to this Senior, if not for him lending a hand, I fear even I would have thoroughly died at the hands of the Wu Zhi Pirate Group."

"However even so, still quite a few brothers were lost here, only the three of us remain, if not for this Senior………"

Han Hua finished speaking, laughed bitterly, the other two beside him likewise nodding their heads.

And upon hearing this, Jiaolong True Lord's expression sank further, he let out a long sigh, coldly hummed:

"These years this old man has indeed not made a move for a long time, these pirates are truly becoming more and more lawless, daring to rob even my Jiaolong Island's ships, they are tired of living."

"There will come a day when this old man must clean up all the pirates on the sea, they actually killed so many of our brothers, this group of pirates, letting them die like this is truly letting them off too easy."

Jiaolong True Lord finished speaking, killing intent flashing through his eyes, slightly closed them, when he opened them again his expression had changed, cupped his fists toward Yu Zhangsheng and smiled: "Still must thank this Dao Friend for acting righteously, in the sea domain human hearts are unfathomable, and pirates are executed by all who see them, truly thanks to Dao Friend, otherwise this group of pirates would not have been so rampant, if not for your move, it seems my group of brothers and subordinates, today would all have difficulty escaping death."

Jiaolong True Lord spoke to here, sighed lightly again, his gaze dimmed, his sincere expression showing some movement.

"Since we met, then conveniently made a move, and he also gave me compensation, it should be so, no need for thanks."

Yu Zhangsheng laughed hehe, indifferently glanced at Jiaolong True Lord, then calmly said.

"Ah?"

Jiaolong True Lord was slightly stunned, while Han Hua beside him suddenly revealed a hint of difficulty on his face, leaned close to Jiaolong True Lord's ear, and said something in a low voice.

Regarding this, Yu Zhangsheng saw it in his eyes, his expression unmoved.

And Jiaolong True Lord, a flash of sharp light extremely well concealed passed through his eyes, waved his sleeve and again revealed a smile, laughed: "So it is like this, this is also as it should be."

Jiaolong True Lord was stunned, patted Han Hua's shoulder, frankly said: "Just a Painful Hai Dragon Lion's Inner Dan, compared to your lives, that definitely cannot be compared, still must thank this Dao Friend for being willing to save you all."

"As long as people are fine, everything else is a small matter."

Han Hua was moved, and Yu Zhangsheng also nodded lightly, noncommittal.

"Meeting is fate, regardless, all thanks to Dao Friend for saving this group of my brothers, if you don't mind, why not go to my place sit a while, let me properly fulfill the host's courtesy, thank you properly."

Han Hua laughed hehe, expression sincere, tone serious as he spoke to Yu Zhangsheng.

Yu Zhangsheng shook his head, refused: "Forget it, gratitude is not necessary, a trivial matter not worth mentioning, still have matters to handle, relatively busy."

"Is that so," Jiaolong True Lord's expression blanked for a moment, thought for a bit, expression revealed a hint of hesitation, said, "It is like this, the pirate group Dao Friend you slew today, named Wu Zhi Pirate Group, this pirate group has numerous members, vast power, the main leader even possesses Sub-Talisman Peak strength."

Jiaolong True Lord's tone paused, raised his eyes to look at Yu Zhangsheng, continued: "I am of course not doubting Dao Friend your strength, merely today, Dao Friend you because of saving my Jiaolong Island people, slew this ship's Wu Zhi Pirate Group branch, this matter will inevitably not be hidden, guaranteed bad, following this you along the way will be targeted by this Wu Zhi Pirate Group leader, at that time I fear there will be some danger…… if so, that naturally makes it too hard for me to accept."

"After all, this group of pirates although each and every one cruel and ruthless, are also famous for holding grudges over the slightest offense, especially bearing grudges, especially in their view, the Painful Hai Dragon Lion Inner Dan they wanted was seized by Dao Friend you, and you are alone and unaided.

They will inevitably not let it go just like that, my meaning is, my Jiaolong Island in the nearby sea domain also counts as having considerable prestige, Dao Friend you come with me for a trip, I will properly host you, falling in those pirates' eyes, also just right lets them weigh things, hesitate to act rashly, not dare easily come give Dao Friend you trouble, your journey will also be safer, you say is it not?"

Jiaolong True Lord guided patiently, tone sincere and attitude earnest, words among them not without reason.

Yu Zhangsheng upon hearing this, couldn't help but also slightly narrow his eyes, pondering, suddenly his expression moved slightly, turned his head to glance at Wei Lao on the Spirit Boat.

Wei Lao laughed lightly, yawning said: "That works too, sailing in this vast ocean for so long, besides sea water is sea water, long ago felt monotony, mind and spirit exhausted."

"Since this Island Master so sincerely invites, Zhangsheng you also don't refuse, go together properly relax, why always keep mind tense, moreover what Island Master says is not wrong."

Jiaolong True Lord upon hearing this was stunned. Then face bloomed with a smile, nodded in agreement: "These words make sense, Dao Friend sailing on the sea for a long time, should also set foot on solid ground, rest a bit before departing is not late."

"Then trouble Island Master, how is Island Master addressed."

Yu Zhangsheng thought for a bit, straightforwardly said.

"Dao Friend need not be polite, all as it should be, no need for taboos, call me Jiaolong is fine."

Jiaolong True Lord laughed hehe, smile carrying some carefree meaning, words not at all neglectful because of Yu Zhangsheng's apparent age, on the contrary appropriately respectful and reverent.

He had heard Han Hua say, Yu Zhangsheng is also similarly a Sub-Talisman True Lord, although cultivation base seemingly not as high as himself, but he dared not be neglectful, naturally would not regard him as a junior.

The Flood Dragon True Lord chuckled, his smile carrying a carefree air; his words showed no neglect despite Yu Zhangsheng's apparent age, but rather perfectly measured respect.

He had heard Han Hua say that Yu Zhangsheng was likewise a Purple Mansion True Lord; although his cultivation base seemed not as high as his own, he dared not be negligent, and naturally would not regard him as a junior.

And Jiaolong True Lord's tone paused, carrying a hint of curiosity asked.

"Yu Zhangsheng."

Yu Zhangsheng pondered a moment, directly said.

Here, already far from South Domain Eastern Wilderness Five States, already at the edge of Beihai Domain, distance so vast, he also doesn't need to worry about what happens after revealing his own name.

Separated by such a vast sea domain, Wuzhou's matters, still cannot transmit here, Meng Yao Holy Land even with Penetrate Heaven Ability, can only watch helplessly, nothing can be done.

Here, far removed from the Eastern Wilderness Five Continents of the Southern Region, already at the edge of the Beihai Region, with such vast distance he need not worry what might happen after revealing his own name.

As expected, Jiaolong True Lord upon hearing, merely muttered this name once more, in his heart quickly comparing with those major power famous disciples he knew, then smiling nodded, then gaze fell on Wei Lao, asked:

"Then this one is?"

As expected, upon hearing this, True Lord Jiaolong merely muttered that name once more, swiftly comparing it in his mind against the known disciples of those major powers, then smiled and nodded, his gaze falling upon Wei Lao as he asked:

"Then who is this?"

"This is my master," Yu Changsheng answered concisely and to the point.

"Failing to welcome you from afar, to have taught such a disciple, outstanding and exceptional, reaching the Purple Mansion Realm at such a young age — truly admirable."

True Lord Jiaolong's expression instantly turned solemn, and he spoke with gravity.

"I didn't teach anything; he's just sensible on his own, I just slacked off, it all depends on him."

Wei Lao spoke casually, yet his tone faintly revealed a trace of pride.

Hearing others praise him and Yu Changsheng like this, Wei Lao still felt quite happy inside.

"You are being modest," True Lord Jiaolong laughed heartily, "May I ask your honorable surname?"

"No need for honorifics, surname Wei."

Wei Lao answered casually.

As the few conversed, they saw True Lord Jiaolong produce a Spirit Boat, shaped like a Jiaolong, its hull covered in layer upon layer of Black Dragon Scales, looking impregnable; the inner hull was wrapped in a layer of special material, like a membrane, beneath which could be seen huge White Bones arranged horizontally, White Bones Exposed, Lifelike, flesh and blood thin, and thick, undissipated baleful Qi swirling around, over a Hundred-zhang long — the entire structure was actually a Jiaolong completely hollowed out from the inside and then remodeled into a boat!

And the Dragon Head turned back, a pair of Red Eyes flashing Red Light, seemingly Containing infinite ferocity; the whole boat landed on the Sea, instantly pressing up layer upon layer of huge waves, Rising to the heavens.

The few boarded the Spirit Boat; the Spirit Boat trembled once, then like a swimming dragon sped toward the distance, Treading Waves, and a simulated Beast Might faintly spread out, awing numerous Sea Beasts into keeping far away.

The Spirit Boat sailed, its many Formations protecting it, radiance flashing; viewed from above, it truly resembled a Jiaolong swimming in the sea, Lifelike.

"This Spirit Boat is not bad."

Wei Lao glanced around, praising calmly.

"Completely hollowing out a Jiaolong and remodeling it into a boat — such craftsmanship is already very hard to find nowadays; Spirit Beast transformed into a boat, its performance compared to ordinary Spirit Boats is more resilient; such technique, such a Refining Device School... unexpected that it could still be passed down?"

Wei Lao said with emotion.

True Lord Jiaolong slightly raised an eyebrow, stroked his beard, and replied: "Passable; ordinary forces naturally lack such refining craftsmanship, but within Holy Lands, for instance Hai Shou Tian Dao, this kind of ancient refining craftsmanship is not rare — merely ordinary Cultivators have no access to it."

As True Lord Jiaolong spoke, he looked at his own Spirit Boat, gently stroked it, his gaze sighing, flashing a trace of Complex color.

"Hai Shou Tian Dao?"

Yu Changsheng and Wei Lao exchanged a glance, spirits trembling.

"Mm," True Lord Jiaolong nodded, speaking with emotion.

"As a Holy Land, its inheritance is ancient and its foundation deep; this kind of ancient refining craftsmanship may have been severed in the Wai Jie, but within Holy Lands, complete Canon texts still exist."

Yu Changsheng and Wei Lao fell silent, nodding secretly.

"Back to the matter at hand, the place we are in now also falls under Hai Shou Tian Dao's jurisdiction, only this sea region is relatively barren, so Holy Land Cultivators are Rare."

True Lord Jiaolong muttered, hesitated a moment, looked at Yu Changsheng and Wei Lao, and probed: "However, I see both Dao Friends are unfamiliar faces, and your speech habits don't seem like people of the Hai Yu — is that so?"

Yu Changsheng pondered briefly, nodded and said: "We master and disciple are venturing to sea for the first time; we previously lived on the Continent, so we are unversed in sea matters."

Yu Zhangsheng pondered briefly, then nodded and said: "We master and disciple are venturing to sea for the first time; we previously lived on the Continent, and are still unversed in many matters of the sea."

True Lord Jiaolong started, a Sharp Light flashing in his eyes.

"Mm." Yu Changsheng nodded, acknowledging it.

"So far away, traveling Ten Thousand Li without complaint...?"

True Lord Jiaolong sighed with emotion; here is already the edge of Beihai Yu, Cultivators from Nan Yu who can reach here are relatively few.

"But what brought you running here — could it also be for Hai Shou Tian Dao's once-in-a-hundred-years Disciple Recruitment Meeting?"

True Lord Jiaolong turned the thought, asking with curiosity.

"Precisely so."

Yu Changsheng silently nodded, his heart stirring slightly.

"Then let me wish Dao Friend success in advance; relying on Dao Friend's Aptitude, reaching Purple Mansion Realm so young, entering the Holy Land should be Shi Jiu certain, hehe."

True Lord Jiaolong suddenly realized, cupped fists toward Yu Changsheng and laughed heartily.

"Not to mention entering the Holy Land; barring accident, Dao Friend should be able to directly enter the Inner Sect; then you would be a Holy Land Inner Sect Disciple, a pillar of strength, valued by the Holy Land, receiving its inheritance — truly a dragon and phoenix among men, status beyond price."

True Lord Jiaolong's tone was emotional; speaking of Hai Shou Tian Dao, he seemed somewhat excited.

The Flood Dragon True Lord's tone was wistful; mentioning Hai Shou Tian Dao, he seemed somewhat excited.

Yu Changsheng smiled faintly, pondered a moment and asked: "However, does Dao Friend know if Hai Shou Tian Dao's disciple recruitment has any standard?"

True Lord Jiaolong pondered, replied:

"The Holy Land stands High Above, powerful, deep foundation; although Hai Shou Tian Dao is relatively approachable and widely accepts disciples, wanting to enter is still very difficult."

"Every hundred years, each recruitment draws a huge crowd, among them many Great Family direct-line disciples; those people are all true Heaven's Chosen disciples, they control most of the Inner Disciple Quotas — can be said to be pre-determined; only a small portion of quotas fall on the rest."

"Either one's talent is outstanding enough to directly win a Holy Land Elder's favor and be taken as a disciple, or one must struggle out those few Rare quotas from the mass of competitors and smoothly enter Hai Shou Tian Dao — but those who enter this way are merely the Holy Land's outermost Outer Circle, Outer Sect Disciples."

"Outer Sect Disciples are as numerous as cow hairs in Hai Shou Tian Dao and not valued.

Only Inner Sect is Hai Shou Tian Dao's Core; the Minimum requirement to enter Inner Sect is Golden Core within One Jiazi, or Purple Mansion within Three Jiazi."

True Lord Jiaolong finished speaking, let out a long Breath, looked at Yu Changsheng with a hehe laugh, and said:

"I see Dao Friend not old in years yet already at Purple Mansion Realm; going to Hai Shou Tian Dao, at minimum an Inner Sect Disciple — here I congratulate Changsheng Dao Friend in advance."

"Many thanks for Dao Friend's informing, accepting Dao Friend's auspicious words, hope it is so."

Yu Changsheng smiled faintly and said. (Chapter End)

Yu Zhangsheng smiled faintly and said. (Chapter End)