nagpurpolice Chapter 21 Killing Calamity
Chapter 21 Killing Calamity
"It is truly an honor for the East Sea to have the esteemed immortal grace us with your presence. I have already informed my Dragon King and respectfully request that you move inside!"
Li Gen suddenly climbed up from the sea surface and swung his steel fork.
"Splash—"
The vast expanse of blue waves surged and rolled to both sides, carving out a crystal-clear waterway ten feet wide in the deep sea.
Lin Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his long black robe fluttering in the sea breeze, and strolled leisurely down the waterway.
The underwater world is bizarre and wonderful.
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a crystal palace stretching for hundreds of miles, its radiant light reaching the sky, came into view.
Before Lin Yuan could even get close, the doors of the Crystal Palace burst open with a bang.
Bells and drums resounded, and celestial music floated in the air.
An elderly man wearing a purple-gold crown and a nine-dragon robe led a large entourage, including the Turtle Prime Minister, shrimp soldiers and crab generals, and a host of dragon sons and grandsons, to greet them.
It was none other than Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea!
"Little Dragon Ao Guang, I was unaware of the arrival of the esteemed immortal from the Jie Sect and failed to greet you properly. I am guilty of a capital offense!"
The mighty Dragon King of the East Sea has now lowered his posture to the lowest level.
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
"Dragon King, you flatter me. I am just a Taoist priest, Yuan Dao Ren, who was simply seeking respite from the stillness of the day and decided to take a leisurely stroll along the shores of the East Sea."
"The arrival of the Immortal from the Abyss is a great blessing for the East Sea! Immortal, please invite him in!"
Ao Guang, like a star surrounded by the moon, welcomed Lin Yuan into the main hall of the Crystal Palace.
Inside the hall, coral pillars and white jade steps were used.
The fist-sized luminous pearls, like stars, are embedded in the dome, dazzling the eyes.
The banquet had already been prepared.
The extravagance of the Dragon Palace was on full display at this moment.
The collection includes century-old purple coral fruit, a mysterious ice jade lotus root imbued with the essence of the deep sea, and even several pieces of "jade marrow" exuding a rich aquatic energy.
These rare and precious materials, which would be fiercely contested by Nascent Soul cultivators in the outside world, were now being served to Lin Yuan's desk like free fruits.
"Immortal, my East Sea is secluded and has nothing to offer but these humble seafood delicacies. I hope you will not find them offensive."
Ao Guang personally poured Lin Yuan a cup of Dragon Saliva Wine.
"You're too kind, Dragon King."
Lin Yuan picked up the jade cup and drank it all in one gulp.
The wine entered his throat and instantly transformed into a powerful storm of spiritual energy, rampaging through his limbs and bones.
"boom!"
Lin Yuan remained unmoved, circulating his immortal technique to absorb all the spiritual energy.
The cultivation barrier of the late-stage Returning to Emptiness realm began to loosen slightly under the continuous erosion of this massive amount of spiritual objects.
Cool!
This is the joy of getting something for free!
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
On the surface, the guests and hosts seemed to be having a good time, but in reality, undercurrents were swirling.
Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, has lived for countless years. He is an "old mudfish" who has survived from the beginning of the Dragon Han Dynasty to the present day. Even plucking his eyelashes would leave them empty.
Although he addressed him as "Immortal" in a fawning manner, he knew perfectly well what was going on in his heart.
Now that a great calamity is imminent and the secrets of heaven are in chaos, does anyone who randomly appears with a pure immortal aura truly become a disciple of Jin'ao Island?
After several rounds of drinks, Ao Guang put down his white jade cup, narrowed his old eyes slightly, and sighed.
"It is truly a great fortune for the immortal to be able to listen to the great teachings of the sage on Jin'ao Island."
"However... there is something I don't understand, and I hope the immortal can enlighten me."
coming!
Lin Yuan remained calm and uttered a single word: "Speak."
Ao Guang stood up, feigning a sorrowful expression.
"Now, in the Heavenly Court beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, the Jade Emperor of the Jade Heaven frequently issues decrees, intending to rule over my Dragon Clan of the Four Seas."
"Our Dragon Clan is weak and powerless. We do not know what decree the Sage Tongtian has issued regarding such overstepping of the Heavenly Court's authority. And how should our Eastern Sea conduct itself?"
These words were extremely cunning!
Firstly, it was a test to see if Lin Yuan was aware of the high-level power struggles.
Secondly, it was to test the attitude of the Jie Sect towards the Heavenly Court.
If it were a charlatan cultivator, he would definitely be terrified by such a grand topic involving saints and the Heavenly Emperor, or he would utter nonsense and reveal his true colors.
The music playing in the entire hall stopped instantly.
The Prime Minister and several dragon princes all held their breath, staring at Lin Yuan at the head of the table.
"Oh……"
Lin Yuan didn't answer, but instead chuckled softly.
"The Heavenly Court?"
"Dragon King, oh Dragon King, I thought you were a wise and experienced person who had gone through many tribulations, but I never imagined you would be such a fool who, even on the verge of death, is still watching the Heavenly Court's every move!"
These words caused a tremor in the Dragon Palace.
Several patrol officers suddenly changed color and were about to lash out, but Ao Guang suddenly raised his hand and suppressed them.
Ao Guang's expression shifted between anger and fear as he suppressed his rage.
"What do you mean by this, Immortal? I am foolish and ignorant; please enlighten me!"
Lin Yuan slowly stood up, put his hands behind his back, looked down at the Lord of the East Sea, and suddenly threw out a shocking question.
"You ask me about the teachings of the Jie Sect? Then let me ask you!"
"Within the Jade Void Palace of Kunlun Mountain, the three religions jointly signed the Investiture of the Gods, intending to fill the void in the Heavenly Court with the blood of ten thousand immortals, thereby initiating an immeasurable calamity for heaven and earth..."
"Such a momentous event, capable of transforming the world and reshaping the primordial era, has your East Sea heard even a whisper of it?"
Boom!
The moment the words "Investiture of the Gods" were uttered, it was as if divine thunder from the heavens struck the top of the Crystal Palace.
In the darkness, a terrifying killing intent from the Heavenly Dao flashed through the hall following Lin Yuan's words.
Clang!
The white jade wine pot in Ao Guang's hand was smashed heavily on the ground and shattered into pieces.
The Investiture of the Gods?!
A great calamity?!
Although he was a dragon from a remote corner of the world, he understood what the words "Great Tribulation" represented.
That is the ultimate calamity that even saints must fight, and that will cause heaven and earth to return to chaos!
This core secret, which even a Great Luo Golden Immortal might not know, was casually revealed by this Daoist Yuan, even triggering a response from the Heavenly Dao!
"This...this is absolutely a direct transmission from a sage. It might even be the work of an ancient powerhouse who severed their three corpses and began cultivating in seclusion!"
Ao Guang's last tentative steps and doubts were utterly crushed by this overwhelming information, leaving not even a trace.
"Thump!"
This time, Ao Guang knelt down completely, tears streaming down his face, with no trace of any intention to test the waters.
"Little Dragon deserves to die. He is trapped in this land of the four seas, like a frog at the bottom of a well, unaware that the calamity of heaven and earth has arrived."
"I beg the Immortal's mercy, for we are all of the same primordial lineage, please show my dragon race a way to survive!"
Lin Yuan looked at the old dragon trembling like a leaf at his feet, feeling secretly pleased, but his face remained cold and indifferent.
"A way out?"
Lin Yuan waved his sleeve.
"In the vast eons, all living beings are but ants."
"Your East Sea Dragon Palace, though radiating wealth and splendor, is in reality the most conspicuous piece of meat in the great calamity. Within a few years, you will surely suffer the calamity of being skinned alive and having your entire family wiped out!"
Skinning and pulling out tendons?
The loss of a son and the annihilation of the entire family?!
Upon hearing this, Ao Guang was so frightened that he almost lost half of his soul.
"Immortal, save me! If you are willing to guide me, my Eastern Sea treasure trove is yours to take!"
Ao Guang completely broke down and threw out his bottom line as if grasping at a lifeline.
A glint of light flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes.
After all that buildup, we've finally gotten to this line.
"That's enough."
Lin Yuan sighed, "I will go to your treasure vault and see if there is anything in your dragon clan's millennia-old foundation that can suppress fortune and seize life force."
"Thank you, Immortal! This way, please!"
Ao Guang felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and personally led the way, rushing towards the East Sea Treasure Vault.
……
The treasure vault doors burst open with a deafening roar, and the dazzling light of countless treasures nearly blinded everyone.
Lin Yuan walked with his hands behind his back, weaving through the mountains of top-grade spirit stones and magical treasures. At each stop, Ao Guang would nod and bow as he introduced the items, as if afraid Lin Yuan wouldn't find anything he liked.
While Lin Yuan appeared to be casually "admiring the treasure," the dark golden "Eye of the Sun" had actually opened deep within his pupils.
"The water element's pivot point is here..."
"Where Heaven and Earth meet, at the center of spiritual energy..."
Lin Yuan remained calm and flicked his fingertips slightly.
"laugh--"
A wisp of [Golden Crow True Fire] was branded in a blind spot of the treasure vault array, beneath a jade box containing several top-grade innate water-attribute spiritual herbs, and at the core of the array.
This is his coordinate!
All that remains is for Nezha to pull out Ao Bing's dragon tendons in the Nine Bends River, which will cause chaos in the East Sea and lead to Ao Guang's complaint to the Heavenly Court.
He could then follow the sensation of the fire and disregard the protective array of the Crystal Palace, directly plundering the Dragon Palace's wealth accumulated over millions of years.
"Although there are many treasures, they lack the destiny to face calamity."
After doing all this, Lin Yuan turned around and shook his head inscrutably.
"Dragon King, let us forge a good connection today. I am leaving now. Take care of yourself and remember the words 'calamity comes from the sky.'"
Ignoring Ao Guang's desperate pleading look, Lin Yuan laughed three times, transformed into a beam of Shangqing immortal light, broke through the waves, and sailed away.
……
The sea breeze gradually subsided, and the setting sun was like blood.
On the shore of the East China Sea lies Chentang Pass.
Lin Yuan did not conceal his figure, but instead made no attempt to hide his pure Jie Sect aura as he strode toward the city gate.
On the city wall, a middle-aged general wearing a beast-faced chainmail suddenly opened his eyes.
It was none other than Li Jing, the general of Chentang Pass!
In his early years, Li Jing practiced Taoism under the tutelage of the Taoist master Du'e of Xikunlun. Although he did not become an immortal, he was most sensitive to the vital energy of the orthodox Xuanmen sect.
"What terrifying Taoist aura! This kind of pressure, untouched by karma, must be the descent of a celestial being from one of the three religions."
Li Jing was deeply shocked and dared not be careless. He jumped down from the city wall and rushed out of the city gate in three steps, bowing his head in reverence.
"Li Jing, General of Chentang Pass, pays respects to the Immortal."
Lin Yuan lowered his eyes to look at the future "Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King" in front of him and smiled slightly.
"I am Yuan Dao Ren. I was passing through this place when I saw a soaring red light and a murderous aura swirling within this pass, so I decided to stop here."
Upon hearing this, Li Jing gasped sharply.
"Your Excellency is truly a divine being! My humble abode is troubled by strange phenomena, and I earnestly request Your Excellency to enter and enlighten me!"
Lin Yuan nodded slightly and stepped into Chen Tang Pass.