[Wuxia] The Substitute Duan Yu of Tianlong (Complete) - 22

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A snow-white body nestled tightly in Duan Yu's arms. One jade-like arm draped over Duan Yu's chest. Her firm, full breasts rose and fell evenly. Her voluptuous, slender body lay provocatively on her side, her ample buttocks like a protruding ball of white snow. Her long, firm thighs were crystal clear and round like jade pillars, one stretched straight out, the other lazily bent over the stretched-out one. Her beautiful feet were so small. Two undried teardrops still clung to her long eyelashes. A satisfied smile rippled across her exquisitely beautiful face. What a beautiful sight, like a pear blossom in the rain.
Duan Yu looked at Li Canghai, whose expression was filled with resentment, and gently stroked her hair, softly saying, "I'm sorry, Canghai! But I really won't let you slip away from me."
His voice was gentle yet filled with boundless domineering power.
Looking at her first man, Li Canghai sighed softly, "Since we've already come to this, and you've made me choose what to do, yet you just took my first time like that..."
Li Canghai gave Duan Yu a resentful look, then gently shifted her body. "Ah!"
A searing pain shot through her legs, and she couldn't help but cry out. Pouting her delicate lips, she reached out and tapped Duan Yu's head, "So rough, you have no sense of tenderness."
Enduring the pain, she leaned against her beloved's chest, a shy yet satisfied blush flashing across her face as her gaze swept over Duan Yu's still erect member.
"So, did you like what we did just now?"
Duan Yu asked mischievously.
Li Canghai glared at Duan Yu shyly, then nestled her head tightly against his chest without uttering a word.
Duan Yu chuckled, "Let me take you shopping for clothes. Now that we're like this, I don't like my woman wearing monk's clothes."
Li Canghai spat and said, "Who said she's your woman?"
"Oh, so even though we're like this, you won't admit it?"
Duan Yu grinned mischievously. "Since that's the case, hehe... I don't mind letting you get used to that feeling again."
Duan Yu finished speaking and was about to mount her.
Li Canghai quickly and shyly stopped him, "Um... wait... wait a minute, I just... just got off that feeling, I really can't take it anymore!"
"So you admit you're my woman!" Duan Yu
grinned mischievously.
"Um..."
Li Canghai nodded shyly.
"Hehe..."
After some tenderness, Duan Yu moved and led Li Canghai to the nearest town.
When the townspeople saw Duan Yu with a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in monk's robes, they were all astonished. Such unusual attire was truly rare. They all speculated whether this beautiful woman was someone he had abducted from a nunnery.
While curious, they also envied Duan Yu's good fortune with women.
"Damn it, why isn't it me? All the beautiful flowers in the world are being eaten by pigs. Fuck..."
A burly man cursed loudly, his eyes red with rage. He stared intently at Li Canghai's stunningly beautiful face, his gaze following her every move. This burly man had a thick beard, a long centipede-like scar on his face, and a face full of fat.
He was broad-shouldered and muscular. "Tch, Niu Laosan, look at yourself! You think you can have a beautiful woman? She'd be better off with me."
Beside the burly man stood a small man with a rat-like mustache and a weasel-like face. The man's smile was lewd. A glistening drop of saliva clung to his lips.
"Huang Erwa, do you want to get fucked? You rat-like guy dares to joke with me? I think you're asking for trouble."
Niu Laosan's eyes flashed with ferocity as he glared fiercely at Huang Erwa, radiating a murderous aura.
"Niu Laosan, you dare? Don't forget what my cousin does; he's a head constable in the yamen. If you dare touch me, hmph, you can prepare to spend the rest of your life in jail."
Huang Erwa completely disregarded Niu Laosan's threats.
Hearing Huang Erwa's words, Niu Laosan's arrogant demeanor immediately deflated, his eyes flashing with endless struggle. Finally, as if he had made a decision, he cursed, "Damn, as long as I can get this beauty, I'd be willing to go to jail. Don't be too arrogant, or if you push me too far, I'll kill you myself."
"With your cowardly appearance, do you dare? You wouldn't dare even if I gave you the guts. If you don't have the guts, don't talk nonsense."
Huang Erwa completely ignored Niu Laosan's words.
"You bald bastard, I'm not afraid of you! I'll fight you to the death! Damn it, so what if it's a prison? I'll kill you and then move on to somewhere else!"
Niu Laosan roared and pounced on Huang Erwa. Huang Erwa was terrified. His expression froze, and his face turned pale instantly. He never expected Niu Laosan to be in such a temper today.
"Niu Laosan, wait, wait..."
Huang Erwa begged for mercy.
"Hmph, now you think of begging for mercy? Don't you think it's too late? You'd better die!"
Niu Laosan said, and swung his fist, as big as a sandbag, at Huang Erwa.
As the fist swung, the timid people around closed their eyes, and some even turned their heads away. At this moment, no one believed that Huang Erwa's thin body could withstand Niu Laosan's punch.
"Waaah..."
Huang Erwa cried out. "Niu Laosan, I was wrong, please let me go..."
Just when everyone thought Huang Erwa was about to die under Niu Laosan's fist, a "whoosh..." came from
the huge fist, which stopped at the tip of Niu Erwa's nose.
"Wow..."
Huang Erwa screamed in terror again, collapsing to the ground.
"Tch, do you really think I'm stupid? Killing you? I wouldn't even want to dirty my hands."
Niu Laosan coldly sneered. Then, ignoring the excrement and urine, he took Huang Erwa and walked straight towards Duan Yu and the other man.
This time, everyone's attention was drawn to Niu Laosan again. They were all worried for the handsome young man, seeing that Niu Laosan had really gone mad.
"Where is the little beauty going?"
Niu Laosan blocked Duan Yu and the other man's way, completely ignoring Duan Yu and speaking directly to Li Canghai.
Li Canghai looked at Niu Laosan blocking his way with a playful expression. She and Duan Yu had both heard what had just happened, and she was amused by the dramatic turn of events.
Duan Yu, seeing Niu Laosan also smiling, was surprised that an ordinary person would dare to try and take advantage of his woman. Having been in Tianlong for so long, Duan Yu had rarely encountered any martial arts figures blocking his path, which had always frustrated him and prevented him from using his domineering aura. And today, a burly man had appeared. "Sigh..." Duan Yu sighed, shaking his head.
"What are you sighing about... pretty boy? This woman is mine now. Get the hell out of my sight!"
Niu Laosan said with a cold laugh.
"Uh, aren't you afraid of getting into trouble for abducting a woman in the street?"
Duan Yu asked with a smile.
"Everyone knows that this woman is mine, everyone knows she was born to be mine!"
Niu Laosan shouted, turning his head.
"Don't be afraid, little beauty, brother will take you home right now."
Niu Laosan grinned lewdly and reached for Li Canghai.
Suddenly, a hand appeared in Niu Laosan's hand. Niu Laosan frowned; such an obstinate person needed to be taught a lesson.
"Take your hand away,"
Niu Laosan coldly ordered. Seeing that the hand didn't move an inch, a playful smile appeared on Niu Laosan's face.
"Since you won't take it, then you don't need your hand anymore."
Niu Laosan forcefully twisted his hand to the side.
"Ah..."
A scream of terror rang out; everyone around knew the handsome young man was finished.
But to their disappointment once again, the handsome young man was unharmed, while Niu Laosan, pale and sweating profusely, stared in horror at the young man.
Niu Laosan was utterly shocked. He never expected to kick the iron bridge plank. He knew very well how much force he had used; to intimidate everyone, he had used all his strength, but not only did the man's arm not move at all, his own arm was in excruciating pain.
He instantly realized that this man must be a so-called martial arts expert.
Niu Laosan's face was pale: "I...I'm sorry...I...I didn't know you were a martial artist, please spare me..."
Niu Laosan pleaded. His heart was filled with bitterness. What had he done to deserve this? Had he been blinded by such fodder? What could he do now? Given the methods of martial artists, he could be killed in an instant. He could only pray that he had encountered a more amiable person who wouldn't mind his recklessness.
Duan Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, a wicked smile playing on his lips as he looked at Niu Laosan.
"Young master, please spare him. Niu Laosan didn't do it on purpose. You're a magnanimous person, please forgive him,"
someone nearby said. It was an old man selling candied hawthorns. Looking at the old man's compassionate expression, anyone would feel a pang of sympathy.
"It's over, it's over..."
the onlookers muttered to themselves. It was truly a series of dramatic events, a scene unfolding before their eyes, leaving them feeling like the climax was coming one after another. Now everyone was speculating about what would happen to Old Man Han, the candied hawthorn seller, and secretly wondering what they would do if they were martial arts masters and someone harassed their woman.
Just thinking about it made it clear: they would absolutely not let the harasser get away with it, no matter who that person was.
However, the ending is often unexpected, and many things cannot be decided by mere imagination.
Duan Yu coldly snorted, and without any apparent movement, his calm words rang out: "You can stand here for a day."
After saying this, Duan Yu, with Li Canghai in his arms, left the crowd's sight.
Only a frozen body remained; Old Man Niu was now frozen to the ground in terror. Looking at Old Man Niu, whose pressure points had been sealed, Huang Erwa, standing beside him, had already stood up. He ran up to Niu Laosan and cursed, "Fuck your grandpa, you dare to kill me! I... I'll spit you to death!"
Huang Erwa spat at Niu Laosan a few times but didn't dare to do anything too outrageous; he had been completely terrified by Niu Laosan.
"Why are you looking at me like that? How come you know how good I am now?"
Duan Yu said with a smile to Li Canghai, who had been staring at him.
Li Canghai spat lightly and said, "I'm just curious, you dealt with that person like that. Don't you care at all about your woman being harassed?"
"Oh... how could you have such thoughts? If it were before, I would have killed that person instantly, but now I don't have much interest in pursuing these ordinary people. After all, that person didn't actually harass anyone, don't you think... if that's considered harassment, then this society is a tragedy..."
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"Really? But I still think your punishment was too lenient. If it were an ordinary woman today, what do you think her reaction would be?"
"That's not how it works. After all, many things haven't happened yet. If I had to think about the consequences of every single thing, wouldn't life be quite meaningless?"
Duan Yu said.
"Hmph, you're always right."
Li Canghai said coquettishly.
"Hehe, are you not satisfied with my performance just now? How about I go back and deal with that person now?"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"No way."
Li Canghai rolled her eyes at Duan Yu. "You know perfectly well that's not what I meant."
"Not what you meant? Then what did you mean?"
"You... I'm ignoring you."
Li Canghai glared angrily at Duan Yu and walked straight ahead. Suddenly, a strong pull brought her into Duan Yu's arms.
"Canghai, I've noticed you've changed quite quickly. You've already adapted to my womanly role so quickly." Duan Yu
said mischievously.
Li Canghai's cheeks flushed red, and she didn't refute Duan Yu's words at all.

Inside
an elegant clothing store, Duan Yu sat comfortably in a chair, sipping tea. Not far from him, Li Canghai was trying on several garments. Her eyes gleamed with excitement; she hadn't seen women's clothes in a long time, hadn't worn any in ages. Faced with this dazzling array of clothes, Li Canghai was overjoyed.
She tried on this and that, each piece so alluring, so dazzling.
Li Canghai had become the center of attention in the store, attracting countless people, all staring at the beautiful woman constantly selecting clothes.
An overwhelming aura of menace enveloped Duan Yu. Duan Yu was already used to this. "Sigh, this is the tragedy of having a beautiful wife. Constantly being enveloped by the menace of others makes me a little neurotic. If I suddenly lose control, all these people will be dead. It seems my heart isn't calm enough,"
Duan Yu thought strangely.
Taking another sip of tea, Duan Yu sighed, marveling at how fortunate he was to be enjoying himself alongside Li Canghai. He was drinking Da Hong Pao, a type of tea not easily obtained by ordinary people. He hadn't expected this seemingly unremarkable shopkeeper to possess it and be so generous as to offer it to him. Duan Yu chuckled. While the tea itself wasn't particularly rare—as the emperor of Dali, he'd tasted countless varieties—nowadays, only the finest teas held any appeal for him. The fact that this clothing shop owner could offer it suggested he was no ordinary person.
The shopkeeper was a portly man, dressed in luxurious brocade robes and wearing a jade thumb ring. Despite his size, his gait and movements exuded elegance—yes, elegance! The kind of elegance Duan Yu often encountered in modern society. To put it simply, this man possessed a feminine allure, his voice incredibly soft. Duan Yu couldn't help but suppress a laugh. He hadn't seen anyone like him in a long time.
Of course, although Duan Yu was smiling, he showed no sign of discrimination, because such a person must be someone who has immersed themselves in art, pursuing perfection.
Meanwhile, the fat man was secretly anxious, but he was helpless. He desperately wanted the woman before him to dress according to his design, but she simply wouldn't listen. After witnessing Duan Yu's occasional display of swordsmanship, the fat man remained silent.
Suddenly, Li Canghai spotted a piece of fabric and, holding it up to Duan Yu, said, "Help me cut this."
Duan Yu showed no surprise. With a few casual flicks of his right hand, the fabric was completely cut. Then, Li Canghai demonstrated her needlework skills in front of the shopkeeper, leaving the fat man speechless. Watching Li Canghai simultaneously manipulate dozens of needles to sew the fabric together was incredibly stimulating for the fat man.
Although he strived for perfection in clothing, he wasn't stupid; he knew these two were so-called martial arts masters. For his own safety, the fat man had no choice but to compromise.
However, the fat man had to admit that Li Canghai's skills were no less than his own; the clothes she created looked absolutely perfect on her.
A set of clothes in several colors adorned Li Canghai, her delicate features and ethereal beauty exuding a fairy-like aura that took everyone's breath away.
"How do I look? Am I pretty?"
Li Canghai asked, twirling in front of Duan Yu in her new outfit.
"Not bad, very good!"
Duan Yu smiled.
"That's all the praise I can offer,"
Li Canghai pouted.
"Because my heart is already filled with your image, I don't know what words to use to describe my praise for you,"
Duan Yu said tenderly, pulling Li Canghai into his arms.
Hearing Duan Yu's tender words, Li Canghai smiled. Her smile was incredibly charming; she loved Duan Yu's words. It's said that a beautiful woman's smile is worth a thousand pieces of gold, but even a thousand pieces of gold can't buy a beautiful woman's smile. Seeing Li Canghai's captivating smile, everyone watching felt intoxicated; they were all stunned. When they came to their senses, they found the place was already empty; Duan Yu and Li Canghai had long since disappeared before their eyes. Only a gleaming gold ingot remained.
Duan Yu embraced Li Canghai and gently kissed her delicate face, saying, "Canghai, since you've followed me, you'd better be prepared. I've gotten myself into some trouble, hehe, so you'll have to suffer!"
"Oh... what trouble have you gotten yourself into, and you... you mean? Tell me, how many sisters have you ruined~?"
Li Canghai frowned and said coquettishly.
"Um, how many... I don't really remember clearly. Let me count: Qiushui, Xingyun, Ling'er, Yuyan, Mengluo, Azhu, Abi, Azi,..."
"Alright, alright! You... you're too fickle!"
Li Canghai said resentfully, "I still don't understand why my sisters followed you."
"Hehe, why do you think so! Don't you feel happy following me? Or do you still prefer the temple life?"
Duan Yu laughed.
Hearing Duan Yu's words, Li Canghai's expression shifted slightly. She nodded thoughtfully and said, "Although I mind your actions in picking someone like that, to be honest, I've felt incredibly happy following you out for a while. Hehe, seeing those people's jealous and competitive behavior, I realized how bland my life had been before. Life should be rich and colorful."
"Congratulations, my little darling, you've understood. From today onwards, you've been resurrected once more. Now is the true beginning of your life's journey."
After Duan Yu finished speaking, he waved his right hand, imprinting all his knowledge into Li Canghai's mind.
Li Canghai closed her eyes, her expression becoming incomparably holy and ethereal. Wisps of colorful light emanated from her body. The light gradually expanded, and at this moment, she was truly a celestial being, her fair skin and jade-like bones shimmering with light.
Li Canghai opened her eyes, a hint of surprise in her expression: "The highest good is like water, so this is what the highest good is like water! After pursuing everything, I've realized that the path I've been following is actually within my own heart. Love leaves no trace. In fact, love is also a kind of path."
"That's right, love is indeed a kind of path. The path is omnipresent. When a person is alive, it means that their path has already begun, but not many people can truly understand the meaning of the path, and no one pays attention to that so-called path. Qiushui, do you still say you don't love me?"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"I don't love you..."
Li Canghai unexpectedly pouted, causing Duan Yu to be stunned.
"Hehehe, who told you to take my body like that? Not romantic at all, not sentimental at all, hmph... I won't stand for it, I won't stand for it!"
Li Canghai said coquettishly. At this moment, Li Canghai's temperament had changed drastically. Having comprehended the highest good being like water, Li Canghai had almost achieved the appearance of an immortal at this moment. At this moment, she had already possessed the realm of an immortal.
She even felt a tendency to float away, as if there was an extremely strong suction force in the sky.
"Yu Lang, hold me tight, hold me tight,"
Li Canghai suddenly said.
"What's wrong, Canghai? Why do you look a little flustered?"
Duan Yu asked in surprise. He didn't understand why Li Canghai, who had just been laughing sweetly, had suddenly changed her expression. Although he didn't understand, he still held Li Canghai tightly. As soon as he held her, Duan Yu instantly understood Li Canghai's situation. Li Canghai's body actually had an aura of ascension.
"Damn it... I haven't even gone to the Heavenly Court yet, and the Heavenly Court has already messed with me. I'll curse you!"
Duan Yu cursed at the sky.
His right hand quickly formed several hand seals, "Heaven and Earth, Yin and Yang, Nine Revolutions, All Things Borrow the Law, Hear My Command, Seal!"
The seven-colored light of the hand seals struck Li Canghai's body, and Li Canghai's body, which was about to ascend, instantly stopped. After completing the hand seals, Duan Yu's expression remained tense, his brows furrowed as he stared intently at the sky.
Seeing this, Li Canghai knew something must have happened that had horrified Duan Yu.
"Canghai, you go first. I have some things to do. Go to Xixia Kingdom to find Qiu Shui and the others,"
Duan Yu said softly. Without letting Li Canghai refuse, he waved his hand, teleporting her dozens of miles away. At the same time, Duan Yu's admonishing voice reached Li Canghai's ears: "After arriving in Xixia, immediately practice all the information I've given you. Your foundation is unstable right now, and without Daoist techniques, you can't conceal your aura. That's why you were summoned by Heaven and Earth, transported to the Heavenly Court according to the rules of Heaven and Earth."
Li Canghai's starry eyes flickered, a hint of panic and a touch of worry in her expression. Given Duan Yu's domineering nature, the fact that he wouldn't allow his woman to be by his side this time suggested the kind of challenge he faced.
However, Li Canghai was no mere ornament. She understood that staying wouldn't help Duan Yu much. She took one last look at where Duan Yu was before turning and heading towards the Western Xia Kingdom. "Duan Yu, you must live. You've just captured my heart; you absolutely cannot die like that. Otherwise, I'll chase you to the ends of the earth and find you!"
As soon as Li Canghai left, Duan Yu breathed a sigh of relief. His hand twitched, and a single, glistening tear appeared on it. Duan Yu smiled, a bittersweet smile on his face. "Little girl, I will never die like that. If I can't even get through this, what right do I have to exist? What right do I have to conquer heaven and earth?"
Almost as soon as Duan Yu finished speaking, a figure riding on a seven-colored auspicious cloud appeared before his eyes. Upon seeing the person on the cloud, Duan Yu was stunned.
Just now, when he was clearing Li Canghai's physical energy, he suddenly noticed a powerful aura rapidly approaching from the sky. Duan Yu immediately understood that someone like Li Canghai couldn't possibly escape the Heavenly Court's scrutiny. That's why Duan Yu had Li Canghai leave while he stayed. He wasn't staying with a death wish; he simply assumed the Heavenly Court wouldn't send a powerful immortal. However, upon seeing the approaching figure, Duan Yu found he couldn't gauge the other's strength. According to the Daoist text *Baopuzi*, if one couldn't detect the other's power, it meant the other's rank was higher than his own. Higher than an Earth Immortal, then at least a Great Luo Golden Immortal.
A Great Luo Golden Immortal—the pressure was immense.
However, along with this pressure, Duan Yu also felt a touch of amazement and astonishment. Before him stood an absolutely perfect, stunningly beautiful fairy. He sensed a faint, inexplicable emotion emanating from her, as if something was destined between them. Duan Yu was utterly bewildered, as if his fate was intertwined with hers.

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"Who are you?" Duan Yu
asked, puzzled, noticing the hint of resentment on the other's face.
"Who am I? You actually ask me who I am, Duan Yu. Don't you know why you came to this world?"
the beautiful fairy said coldly.
"I know? How could I know? It would be strange if I knew who brought me here. I've been wondering who put me in Tianlong!"
Duan Yu pouted.
"Hehehe. You don't know? You deserve it! You're living a carefree life in the mortal world, do you know how much trouble you've caused me? You're always causing me trouble! Look at you now, boldly absorbing dragon energy, let's see what you do now!"
the beautiful fairy said irritably.
"I'll talk, can you explain it clearly? I'm not hearing it clearly."
Duan Yu pouted. "Who exactly are you? Judging from your tone, I came to this era because of you."
"Who would have wanted to bring you here? Humph! It was just that you happened to see someone open a spatial gate and followed them here. You big lecher! You scoundrel, all you do is chase girls and carelessly break the rules of this world. You're simply despicable!"
the beautiful fairy said.
"It really was you who brought me here! I have to say, you brought me here, so you should take care of my life, right? What kind of behavior is it to just throw me into the canyon like that?"
Duan Yu shrugged and teased her.
"You... I should have killed you from the beginning!"
the beautiful fairy said angrily.
"Would you be willing to kill me? Although I don't know who you are, I can vaguely sense a strange connection from you. It seems that my fate is actually intertwined with yours. It's really quite surprising. Could all of this be controlled by the Heavenly Dao?"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
Hearing Duan Yu's words, a hint of surprise appeared on the beautiful fairy's face. "You understand the 'Dao' so quickly. It seems you really have received the Dragon Qi inheritance."
"Oh, you also know I received the Dragon Qi inheritance." Duan
Yu said in surprise.
"Of course I know. Hmph, you're smart enough to have escaped a calamity by staying in Sister Nuwa's temple, otherwise you would have been punished by the Heavenly Court."
The beautiful fairy said.
"I say! After talking for so long, you still haven't told me your name. I'm really at a disadvantage here."
Duan Yu said with a smile.
The beautiful fairy rolled her eyes at Duan Yu and said, "I am the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden!"
"Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, you're the Mystic Maiden? How could that be? Would the Mystic Maiden have a personality like yours?"
Duan Yu said somewhat incredulously.
"Of course I am the Mystic Maiden. Otherwise, who do you think would call Goddess Nuwa 'sister'!"
The Mystic Maiden said coldly.
"Indeed, it seems you really are the Mystic Maiden. So what are you doing here this time? You're not here to feel guilty and comfort me, are you?"
Duan Yu said with a mischievous smile.
"I don't need to comfort you. You're completely clueless. Don't you understand your current situation? You don't even show the slightest sign of anxiety. I really don't know if you're just incredibly bold or completely ignorant,"
Xuan Nu said coldly, frowning.
"How could I not understand my situation? Since you brought me from that timeline, you should understand that in our timeline, the Heavenly Court is just a fictional entity in TV dramas and novels. While I don't know much about the Heavenly Court, I'm not entirely ignorant either. Absorbing dragon energy, there's no way the Jade Emperor would let me off the hook. By the way, isn't the Jade Emperor in charge of the Heavenly Court?"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
Hearing Duan Yu's words, Xuan Nu's face showed a strange expression. She hadn't actually stayed in Duan Yu's timeline for very long, so what Duan Yu said was quite shocking to her.
"The Jade Emperor does indeed rule the Lingxiao Palace in the Heavenly Court. Since you know your situation, why do you still have this expression?"
Xuan Nu asked curiously.
"Although the Heavenly Court is powerful, it's not the only entity in this world. Those so-called Western angels and Buddhas must also exist, right? Since that's the case, what do I have to fear? I don't believe everyone in the Heavenly Court is a master,"
Duan Yu said seriously.
"While not everyone in the Heavenly Court is a master, there are many more powerful than you. Any one of them would be beyond your capabilities,"
Xuan Nu said.
"That's not necessarily true. Although I know very few Taoist arts now, I entered the Dao through martial arts. Don't forget, I am, after all, a successor of the Dragon Qi. By the way, what exactly does this Dragon Qi inheritance mean? Tell me,"
Duan Yu asked with a smile.
"You're simply unreasonable! You don't even know what the Dragon Qi inheritance is, yet you're so arrogant,"
Xuan Nu said, looking at Duan Yu.
"I may not know what the Dragon Qi inheritance is, but something that could shock even the Goddess Nuwa can't possibly be ordinary,"
Duan Yu said.
"Indeed, what you inherited wasn't just the so-called dragon energy; you received the legacy of an ancient dragon. It was the first creature created at the beginning of time. Below Pangu, it was truly the first. Originally, I thought that after it transformed, it wouldn't leave any legacy, but unexpectedly, it still left one. And you actually received this legacy."
Xuan Nu shook her head and said with emotion.
"Then I'm what they call the chosen one by heaven."
Duan Yu smiled.
"You're so conceited. The chosen one by heaven, yes, the chosen one by heaven, but it's just that the Heavenly Court will end your little life."
Xuan Nu teased.
"I didn't expect you to be so witty. These rumors really can't be believed entirely. Who knew the Goddess of Justice would have such a personality?"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"None of your business, hmph, what business is it of yours what kind of personality I have?"
Xuan Nu said coquettishly.
"Alright, tell me, what exactly did you come down here for this time?"
Duan Yu asked seriously. "I don't think you really came to see me."
"Actually, you're right. I really did come down here specifically to see you. I came all this way just for you,"
Xuan Nu said with a charming smile.
"Since you came specifically to see me, you can leave now,"
Duan Yu said, shrugging.
"You..."
Xuan Nu was quite surprised. Had this person changed his ways? He didn't even try to keep her, a beautiful woman like herself, and was even trying to send her back. What was wrong with him? Was he sick? Xuan Nu muttered to herself.
"Duan Yu, are you sick...?"
Xuan Nu asked, blinking her eyes.
"Sick? What kind of sickness could I have? I'm fine, don't curse me like that. I'm perfectly healthy, what kind of sickness could I have?"
Duan Yu said fiercely, his eyes wide.
"If you're not sick, then why didn't you keep me here?"
Xuan Nu asked directly, curious.
"Why would I keep you here? Why would I keep you here?"
Duan Yu looked at her as if she were the one who was sick.
"Am I not beautiful?"
Xuan Nu said somewhat awkwardly.
"Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. Of all the women I know, you're the most beautiful right now,"
Duan Yu said honestly.
"Since I'm beautiful, why are you chasing me away? Have you really fallen ill and stopped liking beautiful women?"
Xuan Nu's expression dimmed slightly.
"Could it be that Fairy Sister has fallen for me? Hehe. Otherwise, why would you want to stay so much?"
Duan Yu said, as if suddenly enlightened.
Xuan Nu blushed, looking down shyly at Duan Yu, "I haven't fallen for you at all. Humph, who would like a bad guy like you, always chasing girls and causing trouble? You're such a troublemaker."
Xuan Nu herself didn't know what she was thinking. Originally, she came down here to teach Duan Yu a lesson. Even if she didn't kill him, she would at least give him a good beating. But when she actually faced him, she suddenly found herself unable to meet his gaze. After only a short time with Duan Yu, she felt an urge to run away. This made her very distressed.
Seeing Xuan Nu's face suddenly turn red, Duan Yu was startled. No way! This Mystic Maiden really has fallen for me! At first, I thought she was testing me, but it turns out this goddess of justice is genuinely interested in me. Is my charm really that great? Look, it's a matter of character. Look at me, the moment I came into contact with the Heavenly Court, this renowned Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was interested in me! Hehehe! What else could this be but character?!
"Stop being so conceited. I'm not in love with you, don't get the wrong idea. Humph, who would like you? All you know is how to use all sorts of tricks to pick up girls. I think you're just a lustful animal."
The Mystic Maiden raised her head and sneered.
"Eh, you know what I'm thinking?"
Duan Yu's expression changed slightly.
"What's so strange about that? It's just a little mind-reading."
The Mystic Maiden said calmly.
"Indeed, it's just mind-reading. But you can do it, and I can't, that's not good. Anyway, it's just a small spell, so why don't you teach me?"
Duan Yu said with a cheeky smile.
"Teach you? No way. I won't teach you. If I do, you'll just use it to ruin other women,"
Xuan Nu said coldly.
"Heh, all this is for my sake, and you say you've fallen for me? I think you're more like my housekeeper now,"
Duan Yu said.
Xuan Nu's expression changed again, wondering to herself what was wrong with her, why she was always at a disadvantage. She wasn't that stupid.
"Alright, Duan Yu, I won't waste any more time with you. My opportunity to come down here this time was purely by chance. What I need to tell you now is that you're really in trouble this time. You've offended the Heavenly Court. Just as I told you, the Heavenly Court isn't the only power there. There are also the angels of the Papacy, the Olympian gods, and even Buddha. But it's precisely because of this that the Heavenly Court is preparing to use you as a scapegoat to uphold its authority. Don't think I'm joking. The Thunder God will be descending soon. Among all the gods, the Thunder God is considered a powerful figure. He possesses the strength of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. You, a mere Earth Immortal, are not someone you can easily deal with. I advise you to find a place to hide."
The Goddess of the Mystic God spoke solemnly.
"The Thunder God is coming down to capture me. It seems the Jade Emperor is quite determined. He's even sending the Thunder God down for someone as insignificant as me."
A bitter smile appeared on Duan Yu's lips. He hadn't expected the Jade Emperor to be so decisive. "Of all the gods available, why send down the Thunder God, the one he finds most frustrating? Does he know I have the aftereffects of the Heavenly Thunder?
" "The Thunder God is one of the ancient gods, far superior to that Lei Zhenzi. He's the commander of the entire Thunder Department. Don't mistake him for Lei Zhenzi!"
Xuan Nu warned.
"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid. I've never considered the Thunder God to be Lei Zhenzi,"
Duan Yu said with a smile. "Do you know which other gods are coming down besides the Thunder God?"
"Can't one Thunder God handle you?"
Xuan Nu looked at him with an expression of utter idiocy.
"How could the Thunder God not handle me? But where am I supposed to hide? Is there anywhere in this world that the Heavenly Court can't find? I bet even if I hide in the West, the Heavenly Court will still chase after me. This is truly the Heavenly Court's method. First, they sent only one general, then the four departments of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, the four duty officers, and finally, 100,000 heavenly soldiers. Is that right?"
Duan Yu said with a sigh.
"Indeed, I think the Heavenly Court has finally decided to rebuild. Its prestige is far less than before. Even mortals in the mortal world have begun to disrespect the gods. Look! Look at those temples, even the Nuwa Temple is so dilapidated. They've long forgotten the existence of immortals and gods,"
Xuan Nu said with a sigh.
"They haven't forgotten, but as time has passed, you gods have ceased to appear in the mortal realm. That's why they have no scruples,"
Duan Yu said calmly.
"Yes, we immortals and gods have long since left their stage, but even with our departure, the world remains unsettled. Why is there constant warfare?"
Xuan Nu frowned slightly.
"I say, are you worried about me, or are you here to care about the people of the mortal realm? You've already veered off-topic so quickly. Now is not the time for sentimentality,"
Duan Yu said, pouting.

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"Alright, Duan Yu, I've said what I needed to say. Now I'm leaving. Remember, don't die easily. If you're going to die, it must be by my hand. You'd better watch yourself."
Xuan Nu said calmly. With that, she vanished from Duan Yu's sight in a flash.
As Xuan Nu disappeared, Duan Yu's nonchalant expression vanished. He stared blankly at the sky. The trouble was only just beginning.
Duan Yu was filled with conflicting emotions. "The Thunder God is coming, so I can't go looking for my women now, or I'll definitely cause them trouble. Where should I go? That's it! I'll go to the East Sea. From what I know, the Four Seas and the Heavenly Court aren't as harmonious as they seem. I didn't believe in the Dragon Palace before, but now that all the gods are slowly showing themselves, it definitely exists. I don't even have a magic weapon right now; dealing with these gods will be difficult."
Duan Yu muttered to himself, then his body flashed, and he rode a cloud towards the East Sea.
"However, going to the East Sea is also a gamble. I hope the East Sea won't gang up on me with Thor. Oh well! Whatever, I'll just go first. If I can't even take this small gamble, what kind of carefree and detached life do I have to claim? The treasures in this sea are countless; I must get one or two pieces from the East Sea. Ideally, I could even get a set of the golden armor, phoenix-winged purple-gold crown, and lotus-silk cloud-walking shoes that Sun Wukong wore back then."
Thinking of the impressive outfit Sun Wukong wore on TV, Duan Yu was filled with envy. He secretly cursed the waste of such a treasure. Why would a monkey need to dress so cool? It would be so much cooler for him to wear it. Duan Yu grew increasingly excited. At the same time, Sun Wukong's seventy-two transformations were also something Duan Yu coveted. However, he dared not go to Bodhi Patriarch now. Who knew what Bodhi Patriarch would do to him? Thinking of how Bodhi Patriarch had only spent three years enabling Sun Wukong to achieve immortality and learn the somersault cloud and seventy-two transformations, Duan Yu secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.
"The Mysterious Woman is really something, why didn't she teach me any Taoist arts? With the Taoist arts I've learned from the Baopuzi Taoist book and Buddhist classics, I'm really no match for these people. Perhaps I'm only good at close combat."
His thoughts raced, and Duan Yu had already reached the seashore. Riding a cloud in the sky, he flew to the center of the East Sea. Looking down, he used a water-controlling talisman on himself and plunged into the sea.
With his current divine sense, Duan Yu could already feel the solemn aura of the Dragon Palace as soon as he entered the water. He swam straight towards the Dragon Palace, seeing many strange sea creatures along the way.
Swimming so leisurely in the East Sea was something Duan Yu had never even dreamed of before. At this moment, he felt his whole body merge into a state of carefree bliss. Unbound by heaven and earth, all things were under his control. However, this fleeting realization came and went quickly.
In just this moment of enlightenment, Duan Yu had already gained immense benefit. His soul was sublimated once more. Although his power seemed unchanged, in this instant of understanding, Duan Yu discovered that the Daoist arts he knew seemed to have merged with him, giving him a sense of complete control.
A giant sea turtle swam past Duan Yu, curiously glancing at the radiant Duan Yu. Duan Yu was enveloped by a water-controlling talisman, causing his body to emanate a white halo. Looking at the sea turtle, Duan Yu suddenly felt a playful urge. He leaned forward, leaped onto the turtle's back, and lay down.
The sea turtle didn't seem to mind Duan Yu's presence; as a creature of the deep sea, this turtle was not ignorant. Duan Yu had just encountered a sea turtle that possessed sentience.
The sea turtle darted swiftly through the water, swimming straight ahead towards the Crystal Palace, the very place Duan Yu was also heading.
"Huh!"
Duan Yu exclaimed softly, utterly surprised that the sea turtle was going there too. He tapped the turtle's back and said, "I didn't expect you to be a spirit turtle!"
The turtle suddenly nodded.
"Alright, since you're a spirit turtle, then take me to the Crystal Palace."
Duan Yu smiled and lay down on the turtle's back. This sea turtle was several meters long; it could definitely be called a giant turtle.
"Hey, who goes there? A spirit turtle like you dares to trespass into the Crystal Palace? Do you want to die?"
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out. Duan Yu looked down from the turtle's back.
A breathtaking scene unfolded before his eyes. Before him was a scene of shimmering light. The Crystal Palace was enveloped in seven-colored light, emitting beams of dazzling brilliance. This Crystal Palace possessed a postmodern architectural style reminiscent of modern society.
Some rarely seen sea creatures swam on the surface. Looking at the long-tailed mermaids, Duan Yu was filled with curiosity. Modern society says mermaids are actually manatees, but these were clearly real mermaids.
Looking at the person shouting, Duan Yu laughed. Sure enough. A creature with a shrimp head. Shrimp soldiers and crab generals. Heh! These were the real shrimp soldiers and crab generals.
Funny, really quite comical.
Duan Yu patted the sea turtle's tense lower body. "You should leave now."
The sea turtle nodded slightly, turned, and disappeared into the distance. As a spiritually intelligent sea turtle, it understood how powerful this person was. That aura of freedom and ease was what had attracted it, and it had also gained some benefit from it, which was why it had rashly brought Duan Yu to the Crystal Palace.
"Who are you, and why have you come to the Crystal Palace?"
the shrimp soldiers and crab generals asked Duan Yu warily.
Although they were weak, they knew that a human who could physically reach the Crystal Palace was definitely a powerful being.
"Go in and inform the Dragon King that Duan Yu, a wandering cultivator from the land, has come to pay a visit,"
Duan Yu said, his hands behind his back.
"Please wait a moment, Great Immortal, I'll go right away,"
the shrimp soldier said respectfully, bowing to Duan Yu. Ever since Sun Wukong's rampage in the Crystal Palace, these shrimp soldiers had learned their lesson: never offend anyone who came unnecessarily; reporting to their superiors was the best course of action.
Watching the shrimp soldier go inside, Duan Yu smiled and carefully examined the Crystal Palace.
Inside the Crystal Palace, the East Sea Dragon King, Ao Guang, was enjoying a song and dance performance with his two daughters, wife, and many dragon princes.
"Report! Report..."
Suddenly, an anxious report came.
Ao Guang frowned but didn't speak, while a comical turtle wearing a prime minister's hat beside him spoke up.
"What's all this commotion about? Don't you know the Dragon King is enjoying a song and dance performance? Such haste is unbecoming."
"Reporting to Prime Minister Turtle, it's not that I'm deliberately disturbing you, but a human cultivator has suddenly arrived outside, saying he's come to visit the Dragon King,"
the shrimp soldier said, trembling.
Upon hearing this, the Turtle Prime Minister frowned. "A human cultivator? Oh? Who is he? Did he announce his name? And can we discern his cultivation level?" "
The man says his name is Duan Yu, but I cannot tell his cultivation level. However, he should be at least at the Earth Immortal level. Because when I looked into his eyes a few times, my soul felt like it was being shattered,"
the shrimp soldier said cautiously.
"Earth Immortal level? To be able to intimidate your soul, it seems there's no mistake."
After saying this, the Turtle Prime Minister turned and respectfully said to the Dragon King, "Your Majesty, shall we summon him?"
"Another human cultivator has come here. When did such a figure appear in the mortal world again? Right, last time the world suddenly underwent a drastic change, and my Dragon Palace shook for no reason. It seems someone has broken free of the Five Elements. So the person who came must be this one. Since it is this person, let him in. I want to see who can cause such a change in the world this time,"
the Dragon King said loudly.
"Summon him in,"
the Turtle Prime Minister said to the shrimp soldier.
Upon hearing this, the shrimp soldier quickly excused himself and cautiously withdrew, secretly relieved that he hadn't disturbed the Dragon King's enjoyment.
The shrimp soldier soon emerged from the Crystal Palace and respectfully addressed Duan Yu at the entrance, "Great Immortal, the Dragon King invites you in."
"Then I'll trouble you to go ahead,"
Duan Yu replied.
The shrimp soldier then stepped forward to Duan Yu's right, slightly turning his body as if to lead the way. Seeing this, Duan Yu thought to himself that the shrimp soldier was quite shrewd. Were all the people in the Dragon Palace so adept at reading people?
Along the way, encountering all sorts of palace maids, mermaids, and so on, Duan Yu maintained a calm smile, as serene as water, his heart as clear as ice.
"Great Immortal, please come in. I won't go in!"
the shrimp soldier said respectfully, leading Duan Yu to a rolled-up curtained doorway.
Duan Yu nodded, lifted the curtain, and entered. As soon as he stepped inside, the Dragon King's majestic voice rang out: "Fellow Daoist, your visit is truly impolite of this old dragon not to greet you."
The Dragon King rose from his throne and gestured to a seat beside him. "Please sit!"
"Not at all, not at all. I should be the
one who has disturbed Your Majesty with my abrupt visit," Duan Yu said politely, cupping his hands in greeting. He then walked forward and sat down. At the same time, he began to look around. The Little Dragon Girl and the other dragon princes had already been dismissed by the Dragon King. Besides the serving palace maids, only dancers remained.
"If I'm not mistaken, it was you who caused the last upheaval in the world, fellow Daoist,"
the Dragon King said with a smile.
"I am indeed Duan," Duan Yu
replied knowingly.
"Then what brings you here this time, fellow Daoist?"
the Dragon King asked.
"I have come with a bit of shamelessness this time. I wonder if Your Majesty could bestow upon me some suitable equipment? I will certainly repay you tenfold in the future,"
Duan Yu said.
"Oh, fellow Daoist, you don't have a suitable weapon? That's not urgent. Come, fellow Daoist, try some of the fine wine specially brewed by my Dragon Palace,"
the Dragon King said, raising his cup.
Duan Yu picked up a cup of wine that had already been poured on the table: "Then I, Duan, will humbly accept." He
then downed the wine in one gulp. As soon as the wine entered his body, Duan Yu instantly felt its difference. This wine actually contained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. After just one cup, Duan Yu felt an increase in his true essence. Duan Yu
was deeply moved; this was the enjoyment that immortals should have, unlike himself, who was practically a beggar.
"Fellow Daoist, you are generous!"
the Dragon King laughed.
"Not at all, I am honored by the Dragon King's high regard,"
Duan Yu replied with a smile. Duan Yu was not as calm as he appeared upon arriving at the Dragon Palace. He couldn't even see through the Dragon King's true strength. And he couldn't see through the Turtle Prime Minister either. After all, television was just television; the Turtle Prime Minister was, after all, a member of the Xuanwu clan. "He can be considered one of the Four Spirits, how could he really be as trash as portrayed on TV? " The Dragon King asked casually,
"I wonder how many years you've cultivated to reach your current level, fellow Daoist? Why haven't I heard a single word about you before?" Duan Yu's expression remained unchanged despite the Dragon King's casual question, but his heart was in turmoil. Should he tell him or not? After some thought, Duan Yu decided to tell him, though he exaggerated the time frame considerably. After all, besides Xuan Nu, Duan Yu guessed that only Nuwa knew he came from another time and space; the other immortals and gods probably didn't know. "Hehe, I started practicing martial arts and exploring various Daoist doctrines when I was five years old, and I only attained Dao at twenty-two. I'm truly ashamed." "To have achieved such strength in just over ten years, fellow Daoist, it seems you are a person of great fortune. May I ask which sect you belong to?" the Dragon King asked again with a smile. "My sect is just a small one without any Daoists yet, something you wouldn't know even if I told you, Dragon King," Duan Yu said with a smile. "Oh, is that so?" The Dragon King was surprised but didn't ask further. If he wanted to investigate, he could easily find information about Duan Yu using the name. "Yes, that's right. I'm actually the first person in our sect to achieve immortality," Duan Yu said. "So, you've learned all your skills on your own?" the Dragon King asked. Duan Yu nodded, "That's right. Alas, I'm quite pitiful. I've only mastered a little bit of Daoist arts. I hope you, Dragon King, can teach me a little." Duan Yu adopted the demeanor of a junior seeking guidance from a senior. The Dragon King smiled and drank a cup of wine, saying, "Of course, but the Daoist arts of my dragon clan are innate; they're not something ordinary people can practice. I'm sorry to disappoint you, brother." Hearing this, Duan Yu secretly thought, "Old fox." He understood perfectly well what the Dragon King meant—he simply didn't want to teach him. Duan Yu quickly changed his mind. Ever since he learned that these immortals could read minds, Duan Yu had been wary of them. The thought that he had no secrets from them horrified him. However, he reasoned that the Dragon King wouldn't use mind-reading on him now, since the Dragon King couldn't truly understand who he was or what his abilities were. Duan Yu was right; the Dragon King wasn't using mind-reading on him. According to the Dragon King, everything Duan Yu said couldn't be entirely true. Someone capable of shaking the heavens and earth was no ordinary person. He was well aware of this. The Dragon King began drinking with Duan Yu, smiling, but his mind was racing. What should he do? Become acquaintances or eliminate him outright? Although this person could shake the heavens and earth, his strength was still very low—merely a mere Earth Immortal, posing no challenge to the Dragon King. Dealing with an Earth Immortal was a piece of cake for him. The Dragon King's thoughts raced, sometimes advocating for killing, sometimes for winning him over. Finally, the Dragon King fixed his gaze on Duan Yu's face, and a decision suddenly formed in his mind. Win him over! Taking a gamble, Ao Guang realized that his forces were growing rapidly, and the Dragon Palace's power was increasing. The Heavenly Court would certainly not allow him to expand so easily. Sooner or later, when his power grew even larger, the Heavenly Court might restrict him, and a war between them was inevitable. So why not cultivate relationships with those who would benefit him? Wasn't that what happened with Sun Wukong? Now, he had a good relationship with Sun Wukong. However, Sun Wukong was a tragic figure; such a shrewd individual was outmaneuvered by the Heavenly Court. If Ao Guang hadn't been discreet, he might have suffered the same fate. Just looking at the Eight Heavenly Dragons of the Western Buddha made it clear to Ao Guang. All the dragon princes under Ao Guang's rule were originally his, but the Western Buddha had completely overturned this. The Eight Heavenly Dragons had no relation to him whatsoever. Although they were also separated from the dragon race, they were completely controlled by the Buddha. The Buddha had even long harbored the idea of bringing his own children into the Eight Heavenly Dragons.

The Dragon King weighed all the pros and cons, and finally his gaze became completely resolute. He would give it away! Not just any gift, but a grand one. Since he had been willing to give Sun Wukong his golden armor, phoenix-winged purple-gold crown, and lotus-silk cloud-walking shoes, what harm was there in giving him another set this time? It just seemed he would have to trouble his second brother and the others again. However, regarding weapons, the Dragon King hesitated, pondering what to give this person. Before giving the gift, he would first try to find out what this person was thinking.
"Fellow Daoist, what do you think of my Dragon Palace?"
the Dragon King asked with a smile.
"Very good. Your Crystal Palace, Dragon King, with its magnificent exterior, exudes an ethereal elegance, displaying great nobility and purity, yet without being vulgar,"
Duan Yu replied with a smile as well.
"So, Fellow Daoist, what are your thoughts after you attain enlightenment? What do you plan to do in the future? I think with your abilities, it's quite feasible for you to seek a position in the Heavenly Court,"
the Dragon King said casually.
"Seeking an official position? I've never considered that. I cultivate the Dao for a carefree life, not to become their subordinate. Why does the Dragon King need to beat around the bush? I'll be frank. This time, I've come not only to demand weapons from you, but also to form an alliance with you, the Dragon King,"
Duan Yu suddenly said directly.
"An alliance?... What kind of alliance can we agree to? Fellow Daoist's words will surely surprise this old dragon,"
the Dragon King said with a smile.
"Why does the Dragon King deliberately ignore this? Since I've brought this up, I'll be frank and let you decide what to do. You only know I'm the one who caused the heavens and earth to tremble, but do you know that I'm also the target of the Heavenly Court's extermination?"
"The Heavenly Court wants to exterminate you? Oh… I didn't know that. In that case, why did you dare come to my Dragon Palace? Don't you know my Dragon Palace is also part of the Heavenly Court's lineage?"
A hint of murderous intent suddenly appeared in the Dragon King's words; he seemed ready to send men to capture Duan Yu at the slightest provocation.
"Let's not beat around the bush. Since I've brought this up, I've come prepared. I believe you understand the current situation of the Dragon Palace better than I do. Are you truly willing to remain under the Heavenly Court's control? I think no one in the world truly wants to be controlled by another."
Duan Yu said coldly.
The Dragon King gazed at Duan Yu intently and nodded, saying, "Alright, then I won't beat around the bush with you. Duan Yu, I have high hopes for your talent. What you said is exactly what I was thinking. My Dragon Palace's strength is growing ever stronger, and it has long been secretly restrained by the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court won't let my Dragon Palace grow so powerful forever. Since you want to form an alliance, then I'd like to know how you intend to do so."
"If I were family with you, would we still distinguish between each other?"
Duan Yu took a sip of wine and smiled.
"Family!"
A glint flashed in the Dragon King's eyes. "You mean you want to form a marriage alliance with me?"
"That's right!"
Duan Yu said calmly.
"Do you think you have the qualifications?"
The Dragon King suddenly let out a cold laugh.
Hearing the Dragon King's cold laugh, Duan Yu felt his soul tremble, and his heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "No wonder he's a Great Luo Golden Immortal or higher. If it weren't for the divine dragon relic in my Niwan Palace, I would probably have been seriously injured."
The Dragon King saw that his cold laugh had only caused Duan Yu's expression to change slightly, and a sense of unease rose in his heart. He had just used a soul-shaking technique, yet the other's expression remained unchanged. It seemed Duan Yu was no ordinary Earth Immortal. His soul power far surpassed that of an Earth Immortal.
"I think I have the qualifications,"
Duan Yu said confidently.
"Is that so?"
The Dragon King smiled.
"Dragon King, do you know how I attained enlightenment?"
Duan Yu asked with a smile.
The Dragon King shook his head and said, "Although I know that some people have achieved immortality and escaped reincarnation due to the changes in the world, I didn't know you attained enlightenment this way."
"I absorbed the royal dragon energy to attain enlightenment,"
Duan Yu said slowly.
Upon hearing this, the Dragon King's eyes flashed with a terrifying light. "You really absorbed the dragon vein to attain enlightenment?"
"That's right, absolutely true,"
Duan Yu nodded.
"Ha...hahaha...good! Good! Good indeed!"
The Dragon King suddenly burst into laughter.
The Dragon King's laughter confused Duan Yu, who couldn't understand what he was laughing at and why he was so happy.
"What does the Dragon King mean by this? Do you not believe what I said?" Duan
Yu asked coldly.
The Dragon King shook his head and said, "No, I'm just happy. It turns out that all of that wasn't just a legend. I didn't expect our ancestor really did leave behind a legacy."
"Ancestor, are you saying that the divine dragon at the beginning of creation was your ancestor?"
Duan Yu asked silently.
"That's right, he is our ancestor,"
Ao Guang said proudly. "You can name the divine dragon at the beginning of creation, so it seems you experienced the illusion of inheritance. Then there's no mistake, you truly are the inheritor of our ancestor."
"What exactly is going on?"
Duan Yu asked, puzzled.
"When Pangu first created heaven and earth, our dragon ancestor was born from chaos, his earth-shattering roar resounding throughout the nine provinces. Under Pangu, our ancestor could be considered the absolute first god. However, our dragon ancestor ultimately chose to pass away, creating our dragon race through his passing,"
Ao Guang said with boundless emotion.
"You mean you all evolved from that divine dragon? How is that possible?"
Duan Yu asked, utterly astonished.
"Nothing is impossible. With our ancestor's power surpassing that of a saint, mere creation power is extremely simple. However, what we find most incomprehensible is that our ancestor chose to pass away. It is precisely because of our ancestor's passing that our Dragon Clan has lost its guardian deity. And I, Ao Guang, have become the representative of the Dragon Clan. However, when our ancestor passed away, he left behind a statement saying that his successor would appear in the near future. This belief is directly imprinted in the souls of us four Dragon Kings. Originally, after so many years, we had lost the belief, but unexpectedly, truly unexpectedly, it turns out that all of this is real."
Ao Guang said.
"Since that's the case, then I am qualified to be related to you by marriage." Duan Yu
said with a grin.
"Of course, since you are the successor of our ancestor, you are naturally qualified, but the premise is that you demonstrate the power of our ancestor's inheritance."
Ao Guang said with a glint in his eyes.
Duan Yu knew that if he couldn't use it, he would suffer a devastating blow instantly. He smiled dismissively, shook his head, and immediately began to control the divine dragon in his Niwan Palace. A golden light flashed, and
a deafening roar erupted. At that moment, Duan Yu's demeanor suddenly changed. A vast dragon aura emanated from his body.
"Alright! Stop... I believe you now."
The Dragon King hurriedly called for a halt.
Upon hearing this, Duan Yu immediately stopped spreading his aura and instantly withdrew it.
"The aura you just displayed was that of our ancestor. With your current combat power, you are very strong. If you were to combine it with appropriate magical artifacts and techniques, it wouldn't be impossible for you to fight even a Grand Luo Golden Immortal,"
Ao Guang said with a pleased expression.
"That depends on your actions, Dragon King. I'm not very skilled in Taoist arts,"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"Since you've displayed the aura of our ancestor, I won't break my word. Tell me, which of my daughters do you wish to marry?"
the Dragon King said seriously.
"Which daughter? I don't know. That depends on your decision, Dragon King,"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"You possess dragon energy, so you can't be considered an outsider. My daughter marrying you is feasible. I have two daughters, Ao Luan and Ao Xue. Ao Xue is the eldest, and Ao Luan is the younger sister. You can decide for yourself,"
Ao Guang said with a chuckle.

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“Really, I’ll decide for myself?”
Duan Yu asked, a glint in his eyes.
“Of course,”
the Dragon King nodded.
“Then, if I choose both, will you agree, Dragon King?”
Duan Yu asked with a smile.
“Choose both?”
The Dragon King was taken aback, then burst into laughter: “Good! As expected of someone who inherited the legacy of our ancestors, we men should have this kind of spirit. Having both is the way of the king.”
Hearing the Dragon King’s roguish words, the Turtle Prime Minister beside him hurriedly coughed repeatedly. “Cough cough cough…”
“Turtle Prime Minister, there’s nothing to hide. No need to cough anymore,”
the Dragon King waved his hand and said.
“Dragon King, you…”
the Turtle Prime Minister was surprised.
"Since you are the successor of our ancestor, I, the old dragon, have no reason to hide anything. Our Dragon Lord is naturally lustful; as the saying goes, a dragon has nine sons, each possessing boundless energy,"
the Dragon King said with a smile. "Duan Yu, I can grant your request and marry both of them to you. However, whether I can make my daughters devoted to you depends on your own abilities. These two daughters are my precious darlings. If you were not the successor of our ancestor and made such a request, I would be the first to eliminate you."
The Dragon King made no attempt to conceal the intense killing intent on his face as he spoke.
Seeing the Dragon King's attitude, Duan Yu didn't mind at all; it was a father's duty. "Of course, all I want is for you, Dragon King, to create the necessary conditions for me."
"In that case, it's settled. I'll summon them to see you shortly. Now, let's discuss the weapons,"
the Dragon King said with a smile.
Duan Yu nodded: "Everyone says the East Sea Dragon Palace has the most treasures and the most valuable possessions. I wonder what the Dragon King will give me?"
"Actually, even if you hadn't brought up the marriage alliance, I was prepared to give you the Golden Armor, the Phoenix-Winged Purple-Gold Crown, and the Lotus-Silk Cloud-Walking Shoes. But now that you've brought up the marriage alliance, we're practically family now, so good things should be for family. This Golden Armor, Phoenix-Winged Purple-Gold Crown, and Lotus-Silk Cloud-Walking Shoes are truly top-tier armor. Sun Wukong took a set from me back then, and it pained me for a long time. Now, the last set is perfect for you, my nephew."
The Dragon King said with a smile. His form of address for Duan Yu had begun to change.
"Then thank you very much, Father-in-law."
Seeing that the Dragon King had changed his form of address first, Duan Yu was no fool.
"As for weapons, I wonder what weapons my nephew usually uses?"
the Dragon King asked with a smile.
"I don't have any particular weapons, but I do have a fondness for spears. After all, they look very cool, and their attack power is extremely strong. They're perfect for group battles,"
Duan Yu said without hesitation.
"A spear! Nephew, you want a spear! Are you sure?"
the Dragon King asked in surprise.
"Yes, I'm sure, I want a spear. It's just a primary weapon, after all,"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"That's right, there are plenty of magical treasures in the world, you don't have to use just one. But since it's a primary weapon, I certainly can't shortchange you, nephew. I do have a spear,"
the Dragon King said, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, his tone full of pride.
"Father-in-law, do you have a top-grade spear?"
Duan Yu asked.
"Yes, there is a top-grade spear in my treasure room, but you'll have to take it yourself, nephew. Back when Sun Wukong came to my Crystal Palace, I deliberately let him take the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel) but I didn't bring out this spear,"
the Dragon King said seriously.
"Father-in-law, are you saying that you deliberately let Sun Wukong take the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) back then? In other words, you knew all along that the Ruyi Jingu Bang was the magic staff?"
Duan Yu asked in surprise.
"That's right. If it weren't for that, how could the Heavenly Court have allowed my Dragon Palace to develop again? Everyone laughs at me, the old dragon, for being foolish, but they don't know that all of this was actually my scheme. Back then, this Ruyi Jingu Bang was like a thorn in my Dragon Palace. Although it did suppress the seawater, it also brought me karma. How could the people of the Western Paradise be so kind? That's why I let Sun Wukong get this weapon."
A cunning smile appeared on the Dragon King's face. "The magic staff that stabilized the sea was taken by Sun Wukong, allowing my Dragon Palace to develop peacefully for another five hundred years. What's wrong with that?"
Duan Yu thought to himself, "There must be something behind everything that the world doesn't understand. Without the person involved, it's hard to find the real answer from rumors alone."
"Then I wonder what level of weapon Father-in-law's spear is? And can we go see it now? Hearing you say that, I'm quite eager to see it."
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"In that case, come with me. I'll take you to see what kind of weapon that spear is. Don't be too surprised when you see it."
The Dragon King led Duan Yu out of the main hall and towards a sea area.
After passing through several corridors, the Dragon King led Duan Yu to a treasure room with extremely strict security. It was a secret room exuding a strong sense of grandeur. If it weren't for the Dragon King's guidance, few would know it was the treasure chamber, as it was entirely concealed by a mountain. Although heavily guarded by shrimp soldiers and crab generals, their defenses were hidden behind a stone door with three large seal characters reading "Treasure Chamber." Even a cunning rabbit has three burrows; the Dragon King, too, knew how to create a smokescreen. This method of hiding treasure was not unfamiliar to Duan Yu. As a top-tier thief, he understood the Dragon King's intentions.
This smokescreen technique was commonly used.
The Dragon King waved his true energy, unleashing several hand seals towards the artificial mountain. Each seal produced a burst of strange light. After eighty-one seals, the artificial mountain suddenly opened and closed, shimmering with jewel-like light. The Dragon King led Duan Yu inside.
Along the way, numerous restrictions were placed; the Dragon King would unleash a seal at almost every point, and after about fifteen minutes, he led Duan Yu to the very center of the treasure chamber.
Upon reaching the central area, Duan Yu was immediately captivated by everything before him: countless divine weapons radiating dazzling light, laid out before him. This was the Dragon King's true treasure. Scanning them all, Duan Yu couldn't discern which one was the supreme spear the Dragon King had spoken of.
"The things here are also illusionary; the most important thing is actually here,"
the Dragon King said, walking towards a mural on the side of the secret chamber. It depicted a divine dragon, a ferocious and terrifying one.
"Now you know where that spear is?"
the Dragon King asked Duan Yu with a smile.
"You don't mean which one, do you?"
Duan Yu pointed to an inconspicuous purple-silver needle on the dragon's horn in the mural.
"I didn't expect my nephew to be so intelligent. That's right, it's this one. This spear is called the God-Slaying Spear; it's a divine spear no less powerful than Pangu's axe that created the world,"
the Dragon King said solemnly.
"No way, is it that powerful!"
Duan Yu exclaimed without changing his expression.
"Ahem, of course, it's not that mysterious. Actually, I don't know exactly how powerful it is. Anyway, no one has ever used this spear."
The Dragon King coughed and said.
"No one has ever used it? Why is that?"
Duan Yu asked in surprise.
"Because it was originally a weapon left by our ancestors. In fact, even this mural is the original appearance of our ancestors."
The Dragon King said seriously.
"No wonder I felt a sense of familiarity. Judging from the current appearance of this God-Slaying Spear, it seems to be no ordinary item. Then I'll test how powerful it really is."
After saying that, Duan Yu walked towards the carved mural. He reached out and took the purple needle on the dragon horn.
The moment his hand touched the purple needle, suddenly a dazzling light enveloped the entire treasure room. Duan Yu felt as if his soul was about to explode. A sharp pain shot through his body, and a beam of light suddenly rushed into his body.
Duan Yu's body suddenly froze in the treasure room. At this moment, strange scenes appeared in his mind. It was the scene of Pangu creating the world, where Pangu separated heaven and earth and the divine dragon was born. From the creation of the world by Pangu to the birth of the divine dragon, there was a profound and mysterious feeling in the intervening time. Duan Yu was completely captivated by it at first glance, his mind instantly merging with that enlightenment.
The flowing primordial energy of heaven and earth surged, and the five elements of heaven and earth rapidly merged into Duan Yu's body. Suddenly, a dazzling seven-colored light emanated from his body. "Roar!" A
thunderous dragon roar.
A light dragon suddenly appeared out of thin air and surged into Duan Yu's body. Then, Duan Yu blinked, and a small purple needle appeared in his hand.
"Nephew, I didn't expect you to have truly obtained the inheritance of the God-Slaying Spear. Now, let me see the true form of the God-Slaying Spear,"
the Dragon King said calmly.
Duan Yu nodded and uttered a soft cry: "Restore!"
With the sound of "Restore," a flash of light appeared in Duan Yu's hand, and a long spear gleaming with purple light appeared. The spear shaft was covered with dragon patterns, and the spearhead was extremely ferocious. What a domineering spear! The dragon patterns alone exuded a heavy primordial aura.
"That's it, indeed. It's incredibly powerful!"
Duan Yu said solemnly.
The Dragon King and the Turtle Prime Minister nodded in unison.
The Dragon King exclaimed, "This is the first time I've seen its true form. Don't be fooled by this spear; like the Ruyi Jingu Bang, it can change size, and it's more than ten times heavier. Ordinary people simply can't lift it, unless they've received its inheritance."
"Indeed, I just received information about this spear. It is indeed much more powerful than the Ruyi Jingu Bang. As for whether it can be compared to the Pangu Axe, I don't know,"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"Now that we have this spear, let's find a place to test its power. Also, I'll give you the Golden Armor, the Phoenix Wing Purple Gold Crown, and the Lotus Silk Cloud-Walking Shoes in advance,"
the Dragon King said.
"Then I'll trouble you, Father-in-law," Duan Yu
smiled.
"Hahaha, we've come this far, there's no need for formalities,"
the Dragon King laughed.
The Dragon King immediately led Duan Yu out of the treasure room and resealed it. He then ordered someone to retrieve the golden armor, phoenix-winged purple-gold crown, and lotus-silk cloud-walking shoes from a prominent treasure room. Duan Yu accepted the armor without hesitation. He immediately focused his mind on the three pieces of armor and briefly refined them.
Due to time constraints, Duan Yu only briefly refined them, performing a simple binding ceremony. After the refinement, the armor automatically donned Duan Yu's body at Shen Lang's command. With
the spear in hand and the armor on his body, an overwhelming aura emanated from Duan Yu's body. At this moment, he was like a mighty war god. He had never felt so powerful before, his mind expanding infinitely. He suddenly felt as if he were the heavens, and the heavens were him. The heavens were vast and uncertain; with a light spin of the spear in Duan Yu's hand, a roaring wave was stirred up.
The Dragon King immediately waved his right hand, casting several hand seals to seal the waves, and said solemnly, "Nephew, don't act rashly. This is not the place for testing."
"I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. I don't know why, but I couldn't resist swinging it a little,"
Duan Yu said embarrassedly.
The Dragon King shook his head and said, "This is just a natural phenomenon, nothing to worry about. Your involuntary action was probably due to the resonance between the armor and the God-Slaying Spear. It seems this spear has been thirsting for blood for many years. Nephew, I don't know if obtaining this weapon is a good thing or a bad thing. This spear seems to be extremely thirsty for blood right now."
"I like its character. I think we should wait a while before testing it. I haven't fully refined the spear and the armor yet, so using it rashly won't have much effect,"
Duan Yu said with a smile.
"Hmm, alright then, I'll arrange for someone to prepare a special place for you to refine it,"
the Dragon King said with a smile.
"Thank you, Father-in-law!"
Duan Yu said with a smile.

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