Chapter 364: Dragon King's Gift

Led by an old turtle, a group of richly dressed young men and women with dragon horns on their heads entered from outside the hall.

After offering their respects to the East Sea Dragon King, they all, in unison, bowed respectfully to Mu Yi.

"We have seen the Heavenly Lord!"

Mu Yi does not read between the lines, but the eager look in the eyes of these dragon offspring cannot be concealed.

"Heavenly Lord, perhaps you could select a few to manage the seas for you; these are all outstanding dragon offspring from my East Sea Dragon Palace!"

"Heavenly Lord, your affairs are many and the sea's trivial matters are numerous; you cannot be burdened with every detail, so even these unrefined ones can share the worries for you."

Mu Yi couldn't help but nod; his realm merges with Jiuzhou, the spiritual energy continually revives, and the rivers, lakes, seas, mountains and plateaus indeed lack manpower to tend the earth and water veins, making the world's spiritual mechanisms more active.

When Ao Mo first came to submit, Mu Yi already considered letting Ao Mo manage the seas, but Ao Mo aspired to campaign across the lands, so it was set aside; now that the East Sea Dragon King has raised the matter, his thoughts are stirring again.

Moreover, although the East Sea Dragon King is modest and says these dragon offspring are unrefined, none of them are merely filler; they are all of Legend rank and above, and among them are even two half‑god‑level dragon offspring.

All living beings value lineage; these dragon offspring possess true dragon blood and are direct descendants of the East Sea Dragon King. In any other world they would be bona‑fide children of a dragon god, and once they reach adulthood they are of Legend rank and above.

Furthermore, due to their inherited bloodline, controlling the seas and directing clouds and rain is almost effortless for them.

Mu Yi fell silent in thought, and the East Sea Dragon King began to persuade him.

"Heavenly Lord, please consider, the old dragon may have volunteered, but he is quite confident; these unrefined ones have undergone full Dragon King training and are certainly capable!"

"Heavenly Lord, you may not know that the sea's prosperity does not rely solely on rivers, lakes, and oceans; merely tidying the water veins is insufficient. The quantity of aquatic life is also crucial—more beings mean more spiritual mechanisms in the sea, which in turn better nourish the heavens and earth!"

"Considering the realm of the Heavenly Lord, the sea's aquatic beings have yet to awaken their spiritual intelligence; with the protection of some shrimp soldiers and crab generals, their growth would be easier."

The East Sea Dragon King spoke incessantly about the benefits of having dragon offspring manage the seas, and additionally offered a new price: a batch of shrimp soldiers and crab generals as initial aquatic life.

【7】 Mu Yi still remained silent; he thought the East Sea Dragon King could propose an even higher offer.

Mu Yi still says nothing; he thinks the East Sea Dragon King can still quote a higher price.

Seeing Mu Yi stay mute, the East Sea Dragon King, being astute, instantly understood Mu Yi's meaning.

"Heavenly Lord, if you have any difficulty, speak it out and let the old dragon advise you; if my Dragon Palace can accomplish it, we will certainly support you wholeheartedly!"

Mu Yi saw the moment was ripe, and no longer pretended to be deaf or mute; he spoke to the East Sea Dragon King.

"I must admit, I am somewhat skilled in combat, but not long ago my trusted weapon was damaged for some reason. Having heard that the East Sea Dragon Palace is full of treasures, I wish to ask the Dragon King for a suitable weapon!"

The East Sea Dragon King heard this and felt his heart thump; honestly, many immortals and deities have come to the East Sea seeking weapons, yet for some reason the Dragon King suddenly thought of a monkey that had already attained Buddhahood.

He shook his head in his mind, suppressed the baseless thought, and smiled while brushing his long whiskers.

"Heavenly Lord, please do not be formal; my Dragon Palace may not have much, but the treasures are plentiful!"

Mu Yi and the East Sea Dragon King exchanged a glance, raised their wine cups together, and everything was understood without words.

When the benefit arrived, Mu Yi also glanced at the slightly uneasy dragon offspring, selected six of them; their auras were light and agile, and they showed no frivolous demeanor, appearing quite steady and reliable.

But on reflection, the East Sea Dragon King was building connections, so he could not have brought truly unrefined dragon offspring; these were likely vetted before being recommended to Mu Yi.

Those who have emerged from the myriad dragon clans and are qualified to govern a sea region are certainly not mediocre.

"My realm's layout differs from Jiuzhou; there are two great rivers and four great oceans, which you six dragons will oversee. I will first grant you the rank of Seventh Rank; will you accompany me?"

"We are willing to follow the Heavenly Lord!" The six dragons who were selected rejoiced immensely and immediately bowed to Mu Yi.

"You shall accompany me to govern the rivers and seas; you must diligently fulfill your duties and uphold the responsibilities of the Water God Dragon King. If any lapse is discovered, not even the Heavenly Lord, nor I, will spare you!" the East Sea Dragon King admonished the six fortunate ones.

Although it was an admonition, the East Sea Dragon King's back molars were beaming with joy.

It is well known that becoming an immortal, a deity, or a Buddha is not easy.

The reasons are complex, not only because the Heavenly Court's examinations are stringent.

There is also the issue of too many candidates.

Immortals and deities can generally achieve longevity, and the Four Seas dragon clan are among the best; even the current Four Seas Dragon King is merely middle‑aged, let alone those dragon offspring.

Dragon nature is inherently lecherous; even though breeding is difficult, over the years a large number of pure‑blood dragon offspring are produced, not to mention impure lines such as Qiu Niu and Ba Xia.

Moreover, there are a series of paths such as Fish Leaps Dragon Gate and Snake Jiao turning into dragons.

Counting by centuries, the East Sea Dragon Palace alone has amassed hundreds to thousands of dragon offspring; setting aside the good‑natured ones, there are still many of ill temperament.

Even if occasional mishaps occur each year—such as mischievous children causing trouble at sea, the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, the Garuda, the Great Roc with golden wings, and other dragon foes—the East Sea dragon clan still leaves behind a large number.

The old Dragon King innovatively created a Dragon Clan Inspection Officer, forming an inspection team to conduct on‑site checks and replace any Dragon King found with serious faults.

But it remains a drop in the bucket, so the East Sea Dragon King can only proactively promote.

Of course, this is only one goal; the other is for the East Sea Dragon King to befriend Mu Yi and forge a good karmic bond with him.

Putting aside Mu Yi's special dual divine positions, the very fact that Mu Yi is valued by Hou Tu Niangniang makes him worthy of the East Sea Dragon King's investment; his future growth will be boundless.

In any case, for the East Sea Dragon King this is a sure‑profit, no‑loss deal.

After a few admonitions, the Dragon King instructed Prime Minister Turtle to lead these soon‑to‑assume positions to select the initial aquatic team, and also to tidy up and take away the shrimp soldiers and crab generals promised to Mu Yi.

When this batch of dragon offspring departed, the Dragon King ordered a new banquet; after Mu Yi took his seat, he spoke.

"I wonder what kind of weapon the Heavenly Lord prefers; the old dragon will have someone fetch it."

"I am proficient with knives, spears, swords, and halberds, but blades and swords are especially preferable!"

The East Sea Dragon King immediately shouted toward the hall's exterior: "Someone, bring up the Great Summer Dragon Sparrow Blade!"

Upon hearing the Great Summer Dragon Sparrow Blade, Mu Yi became interested; the East Sea Dragon King was not merely toying with him—he produced a fine weapon, as this blade is one of the legendary Ten Great Swords.

When the yaksha lifted the Great Summer Dragon Sparrow Blade, Mu Yi's eyes widened, confirming it was indeed a fine blade.

【Great Summer Dragon Sparrow Blade】

Item Level: 40

Quality: Sacred (Weak)

Type: Blade Weapon

Special Effects:

1. Dragon Sparrow Transformation: The weapon can self‑repair by absorbing the power of other weapons, and during absorption has a chance to inherit the effects of those weapons.

2. Ancient Sharp Weapon: The item carries a sacred bonus; the widely spread legend adds a holy hue. The weapon also possesses a blood‑sacrifice trait, gaining a degree of growth after slaying powerful foes.

3. Ring‑Head Great Sword: Enemies decapitated by this weapon cannot be resurrected directly by revival spells; they must first undergo a purification ritual of difficulty 15.

4. Great Summer's Grudge: When you wield this weapon to kill Helian Bobo, you will receive the gratitude of the Great Summer craftsmen, obtain the advanced method of the Great Summer Dragon Sparrow, and achieve the Sparrow‑to‑Dragon Slash.

ps: An ancient masterpiece, the Wu Chu Zhan Lu Sword, the Great Summer Dragon Sparrow, famed throughout the divine capital. It can hold great distance, can be gentle yet swift; like wind over grass, it subdues the Nine Regions. —Renowned Blade Appraisal

"Good sword!"

Mu Yi took the sword in his hand, adopted a simple stance, and could feel the blood‑soaked aura accumulated on the blade, as well as the lingering resentment clinging to it.

But after a moment, Mu Yi set the sword aside and gently shook his head.

He wasn't dissatisfied with the sword, but as the saying goes, the first thing that appears isn't necessarily the best; perhaps it's better to set it aside for now and see what other treasures the Dragon King may have later.

"The fierce aura is too strong, likely unsuitable; let's examine first!"

The East Sea Dragon King, hearing this, paid no mind: "Attendants, bring up that Fangtian Halberd!"

"This Fangtian Halberd weighs over 7,200 jin…" The East Sea Dragon King was about to elaborate, but Mu Yi simply shook his head.

"Too heavy!"

That weight refers to the weapon's normal mass, not that Mu Yi cannot wield it; even with Inner Qi of ten‑thousand jin it would be trivial, and it is merely Mu Yi's excuse.

However, Mu Yi follows a dual‑wield path of sword and blade; for him, a two‑handed pole weapon is not the optimal choice—one sword and one blade is the best configuration.

The East Sea Dragon King was somewhat surprised, his gaze falling on the Great Summer Dragon Sparrow Blade, then he chuckled, stroked his long beard, pondered Mu Yi's words, and immediately understood.

Possessing many weapons is not uncommon in Jiuzhou; there are numerous immortal deities with three heads and six arms, and the most famous among them is the Third Prince Nezha, who owns several divine artifacts that are formidable in battle.

Understanding Mu Yi's intention, the East Sea Dragon King became even more eager.

He wasn't worried that Mu Yi wanted too much; rather, he feared Mu Yi might not want it. The more Mu Yi desires, the heavier the karmic debt, and the more he can later rely on this background as a backing.

In any case, to him it was just a collection of items stacked in the treasure vault; whether one, ten, or a hundred, he didn't mind.

"Heavenly Lord, this pace is too slow; why not have you relocate to my Dragon Palace treasury for a look?"

Normally, a Dragon King would not bring others into his treasury; although the Dragon Palace treasury is not his private vault, it still houses countless treasures, and if a visitor becomes overly greedy, it could backfire.

But Mu Yi's status is exceptional, so the Dragon King was naturally generous.

"Then I shall respectfully obey!"

Mu Yi agreed and followed the Dragon King into the Dragon Palace treasury.

He had indeed seen the world; he had visited the Military Strategist's treasury and the Underworld's treasury, yet the Dragon Palace still exceeded his expectations.

The items in the Military Strategist's treasury were dwarfed here; the quantity was less than a tenth of that in the Dragon Palace.

In fact, purely by number, this place held more than even the Underworld's treasury.

But that is understandable; the Underworld has innumerable shadow spirits, most of which have been dispatched, unlike the Dragon Palace where they are placed here as collectibles.

After a cursory glance, Mu Yi noticed that although the Dragon Palace held many items, their quality was mixed; true masterpieces like the Great Summer Dragon Sparrow Blade were few.

Finally, Mu Yi spotted a divine sword and couldn't help but pause.

The East Sea Dragon King immediately lifted the barrier before him and drew out the divine sword.

"Heavenly Lord, please take a look; this divine sword is rather unusual!"

"Oh? Please explain in detail, Dragon King!" Mu Yi snapped his fingers on the blade, feeling its aura, and asked curiously.

"This sword is called the Wu Chu Zhan Lu Sword, a Blade of Benevolence, forged by the divine craftsman O Yezi, unbreakable yet bearing no killing intent. By chance it fell into the East Sea, was obtained by a dragon son, but no dragon could master it, so it was placed in the treasury awaiting a destined wielder!"

【Wu Chu Zhan Lu Sword】

Item Level: 40

Quality: Sacred (Weak)

Type: Sword Weapon

Special Effects:

1. Blade of Benevolence:

When holding this weapon, a check is required; failure prevents its use.

Passing the check activates the Aura of Benevolence and Righteousness.

2. Aura of Benevolence and Righteousness:

When activated, if you face an enemy of higher creature level, you gain extra will resistance.

After activation, the equipment deals constant sacred damage to unkind foes and, when attacking, draws out their inner benevolence, forcing them to make a will check.

There is a chance to gain the submission of sacred beings, a high chance to receive their aid, and all order‑aligned factions will treat you friendly.

3. Unbreakable: Crafted from special material, it cannot be destroyed by ordinary means; it possesses sacred properties that non‑sacred forces cannot affect.

4. Peerless Benevolence: Performing benevolent deeds and punishing the unkind grants Benevolence Points; accumulating them allows release of an equal amount of the Aura of Benevolence.

ps: The sword's formation shines like pure light piercing the heavens, sun and moon vie for brilliance, stars dodge its hue, ghosts and deities wail. —Renowned Sword Appraisal

"Heavenly Lord, you are the embodiment of benevolence, virtue, and trust; surely you are fated to this sword. Moreover, it shares a karmic link with the Great Hero Dragon Sparrow; now both have fallen into your hands—a fine tale. The old dragon wishes to present these two divine weapons to you together, and hopes you will not decline!"

The East Sea Dragon King, seeing the Zhan Lu Sword stable in Mu Yi's grasp and radiating the Aura of Benevolence, readily obliged and gave both the Wu Chu Zhan Lu Sword and the Great Hero Dragon Sparrow Blade to Mu Yi.

"Thank you, Dragon King, for the gifts!" Mu Yi weighed the sword and blade in his hand, finally having suitable new weapons, and bowed to the East Sea Dragon King.

"Heavenly Lord, this truly bends the old dragon; come, let us continue with music and dance!" The Dragon King laughed and led Mu Yi back to the Dragon Palace.