booktalesy Chapter 20 East China Sea
Chapter 20 East China Sea
The scrolling messages in the 【All-Server Main Channel】are dazzling.
Just as things were getting heated, a message with a gold B-grade border was prominently displayed at the top of the page.
[Chu Tianhe (Rank B/Yin Shang Lieutenant): Brothers, after that divine bird covered in golden flames snatched the wooden sword, it transformed into a golden ray and flew straight east!]
Its speed is unmatched by any ordinary beast!
These words caused an uproar across the entire server.
Meanwhile, in a top-secret military meeting room on the main world planet Blue Star, the atmosphere was heavy.
The Waterloo of Su Hu of Jizhou, who surrendered his daughter after his defeat, caused the think tank to completely lose credibility and become a laughing stock among explorers across the server.
The blood debt of those dozens of lives weighed heavily on these high-ranking experts, making it hard for them to breathe.
They desperately need a spectacular comeback!
"Flying eastward, its body ablaze with golden flames?"
A white-haired historical luminary, holding a fragment of the Classic of Mountains and Seas that had just been unearthed from ancient ruins, suddenly slapped his thigh and trembled.
"Found it! I've found it!"
"Clad in golden flames, it flew eastward again..."
"This is definitely the sun bird from ancient mythology, dwelling on the Fusang tree in Tanggu Valley of the East Sea. It has returned to its old nest in the East Sea!"
The senior executives in the conference room gasped and nodded repeatedly.
The Sun Bird!
If we could win over such a mythical totem, it wouldn't be impossible to overthrow a tyrant, or even sweep through the entire secret realm.
"Not only that."
Another strategic expert suddenly stood up and pulled up a map of the secret realm.
"Please look, everyone. The strategic pass on the coast of the East China Sea is Chentang Pass."
"Li Jing, the general of Chentang Pass, commands a large army and guards the region."
"What's even more peculiar is that, according to fragments of ancient texts, Li Jing's wife was pregnant for three years and six months before giving birth to a third son who was no ordinary child... Nezha."
"Pregnant for more than three years? This is absolutely an extraordinary birth phenomenon, a start for a peerless genius!"
Everyone immediately agreed.
Su Hu was a good-for-nothing, but Li Jing and Nezha were definitely the most powerful "anti-Shang potential stocks" within the Yin Shang territory!
The think tank immediately contacted Chu Tianhe via a private channel.
[Blue Star Military Think Tank (private message): General Chu, the nation needs you. If you can go to Chen Tang Pass, win over Li Jing's family, and follow the clues to find the Golden Flame Divine Bird...]
[Blue Star Military Think Tank: We promise to provide the Chu family with all the resources of the main world they need. Upon your return after a year, you will be directly admitted to the core ranks of Kunlun Martial Arts University!]
Chu Tianhe stared at the "Kunlun Martial Arts University" on the screen, his breathing suddenly becoming heavy and his eyes turning red.
When his one-year term is up, he will eventually have to return to Earth; he can't stay here forever.
Fight!
The next morning, at the imperial court, in the nine-room main hall.
Chu Tianhe, clad in armor, entered the hall, knelt on one knee, and delivered a passionate speech.
"Your Majesty, last night a divine bird descended upon Chaoge, a celestial auspicious sign, indicating the prosperity of the Great Shang Dynasty. This humble general has ascertained that the divine bird flew eastward to the East Sea."
"This humble general dares to request permission to serve as a lieutenant general and patrol Chen Tang Pass in the East Sea on behalf of Your Majesty."
"Firstly, to seek out the divine bird and immortal traces, and to forge a favorable connection with auspicious omens. Secondly, to inspect the coastal defenses for the King, and to intimidate all sides!"
Emperor Xin was already blinded by the calamity emanating from Nuwa Palace.
Upon hearing the explanation of "auspicious omens from heaven," the emperor was immediately overjoyed.
"Very well, I hereby bestow upon you the golden token and command arrow. Set off immediately to inspect Chen Tang Pass on my behalf!"
……
Lin Yuan was unaware of the undercurrents swirling within Chaoge City.
At this moment, he had already transformed into a streak of light, traversing countless mountains and rivers, and arrived at the shores of the East China Sea.
The wind howls across the sky, and the tide rises over the azure sea.
The surging waves, like a thousand horses, crashed against the reefs, shattering into countless pieces of white jade.
The rich, almost overwhelming, water-based spiritual energy wafted in with the sea breeze.
Lin Yuan folded his wings and landed on a black reef, a plan forming in his mind.
"Nezha stirred up the sea, pulled out the dragon's tendons, and peeled off its skin..."
"In this grand drama, the Chan Sect wants fame, Taiyi Zhenren wants karma, and Nezha wants a bellyband and a belt."
"But what a waste it would be to squander the millennia-old wealth of the old Dragon King Ao Guang, and the dragon blood and dragon pearl of the true dragon prince Ao Bing!"
Lin Yuan sneered inwardly.
He possesses the supreme Golden Crow bloodline of the ancient demon court, which is extremely strong and yang, but solitary yang cannot last long.
To break through the barrier of returning to emptiness and overcome the great tribulation of becoming an immortal, one's body must have the harmony of yin and yang, and the balance of water and fire.
Ao Bing is a true dragon of the East Sea, and his dragon blood and the dragon pearl, which are of the water element, are the supreme medicine in his eyes!
However, seizing the dragon's destiny is also a skill.
A direct confrontation?
That would be the act of a reckless fool. If it were to attract some sleeping dragon, the losses would outweigh the gains.
In this vast and chaotic world where gods and Buddhas wield their spells and cause and effect are paramount, nothing inspires more awe than raising a tiger's skin as a banner.
"Whoosh—"
With a slight thought, Lin Yuan's enormous dark golden raven demon body vanished within a ball of divine fire.
A tall, handsome figure emerged from the sea breeze.
Lin Yuan's black hair fluttered in the wind, and his black robe was spotless, making him look like a celestial being descended to earth.
He slowly closed his eyes, and the domineering "Great Heavenly Demon Technique" within his body instantly disappeared into the depths of his demon core.
What followed was the "Shangqing Yinqi Pian" which was "borrowed" for free from the think tank!
"Seize every opportunity for survival; education should be provided to all, regardless of background!"
boom!
A stream of orthodox Shangqing immortal light flowed out from Lin Yuan's body.
Under this celestial light, he was no longer some golden crow demon bird.
Instead, he came from the Tongtian Sect Master on Jin'ao Island, a genuine wandering immortal from the outer sect of the Jie Sect... "Yuan Daoren"!
"After the Dragon Han Dynasty's initial calamity, the East Sea Dragon Clan retreated to the four seas, barely surviving, and their position was extremely awkward. What they lacked most was the support of a great sage religion."
"My orthodox Jie Sect aura is like a guiding light in the dark for these mudfish who have never seen the world."
Standing atop the reef, Lin Yuan made no attempt to conceal his late-stage Returning to Emptiness cultivation, allowing the unique Shangqing spiritual energy of the Jie Sect to transform into a beam of azure light, shooting straight towards the eye of the East Sea.
Just a moment later.
"Splash—"
The once calm sea surface churned, churning up towering waves tens of meters high.
The water rippled outwards.
A giant with a ferocious face, blue face and fangs, wielding a black iron fork, emerged from the waves.
It was none other than Li Gen, the sea patrol yaksha of the East China Sea!
Li Gen was patrolling the seabed when he suddenly sensed an astonishing aura emanating from the sky above the sea. He was immediately enraged and was about to break out of the water to shout a stern rebuke.
"Who dares to act so presumptuously within the territory of my East Sea Dragon Palace?!"
However, the second half of his sentence got stuck in his throat.
Li Gen's eyes widened suddenly as he stared at the handsome Taoist standing with his hands behind his back on the reef.
The azure light flowing around the Taoist priest...
"This, this is..."
Although Li Gen was a sea patrol yaksha, he had served in the Dragon Palace for many years, so he still had this much perspective.
This is clearly the aura of the sage's lineage!
Feeling the overwhelming pressure emanating from the other party, Li Gen felt his soul tremble, his legs went weak, and with a "thump," he and his steel fork collapsed directly onto the waves.
"I...I am Li Gen, the sea patrol yaksha of the East Sea, blind and ignorant, unaware that a celestial being from the Intercepting Sect has descended, and have disturbed your celestial presence. I beg your forgiveness, celestial being!"
Lin Yuan looked down at him, slightly raising his eyelids, his tone cold.
"I am Yuan Dao Ren. I was listening to lectures on the Great Dao on Jin'ao Island, but recently I have been feeling restless and have come here to travel around the East China Sea."
"You dragons have certainly fulfilled your duties."
Upon hearing the words "Jin'ao Island," Li Gen trembled violently, driven to a frenzy of excitement!
Jin'ao Island!
That's the sacred site of the Sage Tongtian!
This Daoist Yuan was actually a True Immortal of the Jie Sect who was able to listen to lectures on Jin'ao Island!
The Dragon Clan is now besieged on all sides; the Heavenly Court does not care for them, and the major religions do not love them.
If one could latch onto such a powerful and influential figure, even if it's just to establish a good relationship and invite him back to the Dragon Palace for a drink, it would be an immense blessing for the East Sea.
"The arrival of the celestial being is a once-in-a-millennium honor for the East Sea."
Li Gen kowtowed repeatedly, splashing water everywhere, his tone obsequious.
"If the immortal does not find it offensive, please come to my Crystal Palace in the East Sea."
"This humble deity will immediately inform my Dragon King, who will surely welcome you with open arms, open his treasure trove, and prepare a grand banquet to treat you with the utmost respect!"
Lin Yuan hesitated for a moment, then flicked his long sleeves, releasing a refreshing aura, and slowly uttered a single word.
"Can."