Chapter 1365: North Sea Dragon King (First update, requesting all support)
Roar—
Just as he entered this region, a powerful Dragon Roar echoed from an island not far away, and immediately after, a massive dragon flew out; it was Yeluogaijiade.
At the same time, the sea surface surged with waves, and another enormous dragon head burst forth; this time, it was Northland Dragon King Ao Run.
Upon discovering it was Li Zhangsheng, Ao Run and Yeluogaijiade both flew over.
"So it is His Majesty the King of Ten Thousand Saints. I heard that Your Majesty severely wounded the Phoenix Emperor; it is truly gratifying!"
Compared to their last meeting, both Ao Run and Yeluogaijiade had clearly become much more respectful.
Even though the Northland was sparsely populated, Ao Run was, after all, the son of the North Sea Dragon King and always had channels to receive information.
Because of Feng Zi, Ao Run and Yeluogaijiade naturally regarded her as their mortal enemy.
"I have come this time to prepare to send Feng Zi home!"
As Li Zhangsheng's voice fell, Ao Run and Yeluogaijiade were both startled; they were naturally reluctant to part with Feng Zi, even if Feng Zi only had her soul remaining.
"There is no need for you to wear such expressions. It is not as if Feng Zi will never return. The Phoenix Clan is, after all, one of the Ancient Three Clans; perhaps there is a Secret Technique to resurrect Feng Zi."
"Let us hope so!"
Ao Run's tone was low; although he did not believe the Phoenix Clan possessed such a Secret Technique, it was at least a glimmer of hope. He then handed the treasure vase sealing Feng Zi's soul to Li Zhangsheng.
Feng Zi possessed the complete Phoenix Inheritance; since even Feng Zi did not know of it, it was highly likely that no such Secret Technique existed.
Of course, nothing is absolute; perhaps in these years, some great power of the Phoenix Clan had created such a method.
On the soul pearl embedded in the treasure vase, a red phoenix figure, appearing both ethereal and real, was revealed; this was precisely Feng Zi's soul.
Feng Zi had clearly heard Li Zhangsheng's words, and a complex look appeared in her phoenix eyes, but she said nothing, maintaining an expression of silent acquiescence.
So many years had passed, and Feng Zi also wanted to go home and see, especially to tell her companions about the Phoenix Clan Treasure, hoping they would guard against the Phoenix Emperor and avoid following in her footsteps.
"Ao Run, I wish to meet your father."
Li Zhangsheng put away the treasure vase; he also wanted to test the attitude of the North Sea Dragon Clan.
"I will have Ao Qin take you to see my father!"
After saying this, Ao Run handed a Jade Slip to Li Zhangsheng.
"Very well!"
Li Zhangsheng nodded in agreement. Trespassing into the Dragon Palace easily caused misunderstandings; if there was an acquaintance to introduce him, it could save a lot of trouble.
He did not stay long in the Northland; the Two-Footed Golden Crow beneath him transformed once more into a Lihuo Changhong and vanished in the blink of an eye. Ao Run and Yeluogaijiade looked at each other, both seeing desolation and hope in the other's eyes.
Not long after, Li Zhangsheng descended upon the Forgotten Strait. With such a great commotion, Ao Qin hurried out to welcome him.
Li Zhangsheng stated his purpose directly and handed the Jade Slip given by Ao Run to Ao Qin.
This Jade Slip was refined with Dragon Clan Secret Techniques and covered in golden dragon patterns, making it easy to distinguish the true from the pseudo.
"His Majesty the King of Ten Thousand Saints, this little dragon will take you to the Beihai Dragon Palace now!"
After speaking, Ao Qin transformed into a four-clawed black dragon and signaled for Li Zhangsheng to stand on his massive head.
For a Stronger of Li Zhangsheng's level, Ao Qin was willing to lower his status.
Li Zhangsheng retracted the Two-Footed Golden Crow and landed lightly on the head of the four-clawed black dragon.
"Hold on tight, Your Majesty the King of Ten Thousand Saints!"
After saying this, Ao Qin dove into the sea like a swimming dragon.
Li Zhangsheng shook the Sea-Settling Chain in his right hand, and an air shield instantly appeared on his body, directly isolating the seawater.
Although the main function of the Sea-Settling Chain was to smash people, it also possessed the powerful ability to settle the sea. When fully powered, it could displace all seawater within a ten-thousand-meter radius, including the pressure.
In this way, even in the depths of the ocean, Li Zhangsheng's Demon Pet would not be restricted much.
Ao Qin swam extremely fast, but the Forgotten Strait was, after all, on the edge of the North Sea, and there was a long distance to the Beihai Dragon Palace located in the depths of the North Sea.
The key was that Ao Qin's speed was far inferior to the Two-Footed Golden Crow; it was not until nearly an hour later that the Beihai Dragon Palace finally came into view.
The Beihai Dragon Palace was located in an undersea basin, composed of a large cluster of magnificent palaces. One could see Shrimp Soldier Xiejian and patrolling yakshas everywhere, and occasionally, the figures of the Dragon Clan.
Before they even approached the Beihai Dragon Palace, a team of patrolling yakshas took the initiative to meet them.
As expected of the Beihai Dragon Palace, this team of patrolling yakshas was at least at the Lord level, and the leader was even at the Demon King level; and this was merely the outer perimeter of the Dragon Palace.
After Ao Qin stated his purpose, the leader of the patrolling yakshas glanced at Li Zhangsheng and said respectfully: "Your Highness Ao Qin, please wait with your distinguished guest in the Luoying Hall; I will go and report to His Majesty now!"
The deeds of Li Zhangsheng, who killed Aidi and severely wounded the Phoenix Emperor in his capacity as a Double-Character King, had long since spread throughout the Four Seas and the wilderness.
The leader of the patrolling yakshas signaled with his eyes, and immediately, a patrolling yaksha went to report to the North Sea Dragon King.
Soon, the leader of the patrolling yakshas brought Li Zhangsheng and Ao Qin to a palace, where clam maidens and mermaids entertained them, serving all kinds of delicacies and Jade Nectar, and performing sea-folk dances full of exotic charm.
In just five minutes, a Turtle Chancellor, who looked a bit comical with a heavy turtle shell on his back, walked into the Luoying Hall with an apparently clumsy gait, holding an imperial decree in his hand.
Li Zhangsheng did not underestimate this Turtle Chancellor, because this Turtle Chancellor had reached the Demon Emperor level, and his true form appeared to be the Divine Beast Black Tortoise.
As expected of the Turtle Chancellor by the North Sea Dragon King's side, he was indeed extraordinary.
"His Majesty has an edict: summon His Majesty the King of Ten Thousand Saints and His Highness Ao Qin for an audience!"
After the announcement, the Turtle Chancellor respectfully led the two to the Dezheng Hall located in the center of the Dragon Palace; only very important guests would be arranged to be in the Dezheng Hall.
Clearly, Li Zhangsheng met this standard.
In the Dezheng Hall, the North Sea Dragon King had a dragon head and a human body, wore a dragon robe, and a Golden Crown on his head. His dragon eyes were bright and piercing, his face full of majesty, as he sat on the Throne.
Besides the North Sea Dragon King, there were several other dragon-headed, human-bodied members of the Dragon Clan sitting on both sides, each exuding powerful Dragon Might.
Among them, the seat at the head of the right side was vacant.
When Li Zhangsheng entered, the North Sea Dragon King stood up from the Throne and took the initiative to welcome him.
The several members of the Dragon Clan sitting below saw this and each fell in behind the Dragon King, all observing Li Zhangsheng out of the corners of their eyes.
Li Zhangsheng sensed them; the North Sea Dragon King went without saying, naturally having reached the Emperor Rank, while the Dragon Clan members following behind were presumably his offspring, mostly still at the Demon Saint level.
Even though the Beihai Dragon Palace was wealthy, treasures that assisted in breaking through to the Demon Emperor level were, after all, few and far between.
The North Sea Dragon King was also observing Li Zhangsheng. Having lived for tens of thousands of years, his eye for people was naturally profound; with just a single glance, he saw Li Zhangsheng's extraordinariness.
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