Chapter 28: The Sealed Responding Dragon

Alright, we've already reached the East Sea; how much longer are you going to keep hugging me?

As a dragon with proper thoughts, Ao Yifan understood the principle that men and women should not be intimate, so he gave a stern reminder to Immortal Maiden Yunhua, who had thrown herself into his embrace.

Ah!

Hearing that, Immortal Maiden Yunhua finally realized how close they were, and quickly pulled back.

However, from her flushed cheeks it was clear her mind was not calm at the moment.

Cough, cough—where exactly is the Abyss of Rage you speak of? Let's get this done quickly.

Ao Yifan gave a light cough and reminded.

Hearing that, Immortal Maiden Yunhua took a deep breath, striving to calm her emotions.

The next moment, she flipped her right hand, and an Ice Pearl appeared in her palm.

Immediately afterward, Immortal Maiden Yunhua threw the Ice Pearl onto the sea surface beneath her.

In an instant, a chill swept over, and the sea surface that had been churning with waves froze solid.

Boom—

Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the frozen sea surface instantly revealed a huge pit.

Huh?

A soft murmur escaped his lips as Ao Yifan sensed something.

Spiritual light flickered in his eyes; finally, Ao Yifan faintly saw a massive formation within the opened pit.

What a powerful seal—whoever laid this seal must be a master!

Ao Yifan couldn't help but exclaim.

That's because Elder Sister Responding Dragon once possessed the cultivation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal; if she hadn't been injured back then, this seal could never have trapped her!

Immortal Maiden Yunhua said.

Responding Dragon?

Ao Yifan feigned surprise, saying, 'You mean what's sealed here is the Responding Dragon of the Ancient Heavenly Realm? The one you want to save is actually such a great deity?'

Seeing Ao Yifan's surprised expression, Immortal Maiden Yunhua blinked, then said, 'I haven't told you? Oh, I must have forgotten to mention it—of course, the one I want to save is Elder Sister Responding Dragon sealed here!'

Saying that, Immortal Maiden Yunhua began recounting how she came to know Responding Dragon.

Originally, disliking the boring cultivation life in the Heavenly Realm, Immortal Maiden Yunhua stole many magic treasures and descended to the mortal world.

However, pure-hearted as she was, she obviously didn't understand the principle of not flaunting wealth.

She was schemed against by the Flood Dragon Clan, injured, and inadvertently fled into this Abyss of Rage.

It seems her strong Heavenly Realm aura caught the attention of the Responding Dragon sealed within the Abyss of Rage.

To prevent Immortal Maiden Yunhua from sharing her fate, Responding Dragon mobilized a thread of divine power accumulated over the years, forcibly reversed the formation seal, and sent Yunhua, who had not yet fully fallen into the Abyss of Rage, away.

During their brief exchange, Immortal Maiden Yunhua also learned Responding Dragon's identity.

Grateful for the help, Immortal Maiden Yunhua has always wanted to rescue Responding Dragon.

And when she first joined the Jade Void Palace, besides using its resources to heal her wounds, she had also considered using its power to rescue Responding Dragon.

Unfortunately, while in the Jade Void Palace, Immortal Maiden Yunhua clearly sensed that the water honey peach held an attitude toward the demon clan.

Indeed, Responding Dragon is also part of the demon clan.

Thus, Immortal Maiden Yunhua gave up seeking aid from the Jade Void Palace, instead wandering the world, hoping to find help through her own abilities.

Finally, while wandering Morning Song, Immortal Maiden Yunhua awaited the arrival of Ao Yifan, who excelled in spatial immortal techniques.

I see, but do you know why the Heavenly Realm's Responding Dragon is sealed here?

Ao Yifan looked at Immortal Maiden Yunhua and said.

Hearing that, Immortal Maiden Yunhua involuntarily blinked, seeming not to quite grasp Ao Yifan's meaning.

Seeing her confused look, Ao Yifan found it somewhat amusing.

He extended a finger, lightly tapping her forehead, and laughing in her annoyed gaze, Ao Yifan said, 'You don't really think the Heavenly Realm's Responding Dragon would be sealed here for no reason, do you? In my estimation, something must have happened here, or perhaps a peerless great demon is sealed.'

Ah? Is that so?

Immortal Maiden Yunhua instantly widened her eyes; frankly, she had only wanted to rescue the Responding Dragon Elder Sister who once helped her, never considering this angle.

Well, what should we do now?

Immortal Maiden Yunhua was somewhat at a loss as to what to do.

Everything requires planning before action; since that's the case, you can first try contacting the Responding Dragon Elder Sister you mentioned, learn the specifics, and then we'll decide.

Ao Yifan said.

Fine, let's do that!

Hearing that, Immortal Maiden Yunhua nodded firmly; at this moment she seemed to wholeheartedly believe Ao Yifan's words.

The next moment, she produced a pale blue dragon scale.

This is a dragon scale Elder Sister Responding Dragon gave me long ago, said to allow brief communication with her via the scale.

Immortal Maiden Yunhua explained.

Having said that, Immortal Maiden Yunhua exhaled a mouthful of immortal aura into the scale.

Elder Sister Responding Dragon, can you hear me? I am Yunhua!

After repeating that three times, a somewhat weak voice came from the scale.

Yunhua younger sister, you're back again? Did you come this time to rescue me?

Having received a response, Immortal Maiden Yunhua immediately smiled and replied, 'Yes, Elder Sister Responding Dragon, I've found someone to rescue you, but before we save you we must understand the seal's specifics—whether it's accidental or meant to imprison something—so we can act accordingly.'

Well, this seal is the East Sea Forbidden Land; I also stumbled into it by accident back then, and over the years I've mostly figured out its rules—just lacking cooperation. Yunhua younger sister, come inside and help me break this seal together!

Once more, a voice came from the scale.

Like that, that's wonderful—Elder Sister Responding Dragon, we're coming in now!

Yunhua Fairy said excitedly.

Meanwhile, Ao Yifan's face showed a hint of interest.

He roughly guessed that the situation inside this violent abyss was probably worse than imagined.

"Are you trying to lure us in? However, this is an opportunity!"

His eyes flashed, and Ao Yifan looked at the innocent-looking Yunhua Fairy beside him.

"Silly Yunhua, you said that if danger came, even if you sacrificed yourself, you would help me escape, so I can't blame you!"

Just then, Yunhua Fairy turned her head to Ao Yifan and said, "Let's go in quickly; Elder Sister Yinglong should have already thought of a way to break the seal; we just need to cooperate."

"Okay!"

Ao Yifan nodded, and immediately, his right hand lightly waved, causing the void before them to begin to twist.

However, at that moment, the dragon scale in Yunhua Fairy's hand suddenly ignited a layer of pale green flame.

Immediately, a somewhat anxious voice came—

"Yunhua younger sister, don't come in; just now that sealed-heart great demon, taking advantage of my weakness, disguised as me to deceive you—quickly leave this place!"

Unfortunately, the warning came too late; by the time Yunhua Fairy realized, the two had already been transported between three massive underwater pillars.