txolops Chapter 132 Spying on the Dragon Palace
Chapter 132 Spying on the Dragon Palace
When Taibai arrived at the depths of the South China Sea, only four hundred of the more than a thousand heavenly soldiers and generals remained.
"How could this be? Over a thousand people couldn't stop a single demonic dragon? Where is Aoki?"
A heavenly soldier stood up, panting through the pain, and reported:
"Reporting to the Great God, that demonic dragon's methods are bizarre. The moment they met, it stirred up a massive undercurrent. Lord Qingmu was repelled by one of its divine powers."
Even our combined attack couldn't withstand it. By the time Lord Aoki returned, the demonic dragon had vanished without a trace. Lord Aoki had already given chase.
Upon hearing this, Taibai sent his divine sense towards the South China Sea, but the spiritual energy in the water was chaotic, and the remaining aura of the demonic dragon had already been washed away and shattered.
After a moment, Taibai opened his eyes, a hint of solemnity flashing in them.
That demonic dragon actually had the ability to conceal heavenly secrets, and its methods were extremely sophisticated. Even his deductions as a Great Luo Golden Immortal could not penetrate the fog.
Unlike Xiao Hei, Qingmu did not retain the imprint of his primordial spirit in his soul, making him difficult to find at this moment.
Taibai pondered for a moment, then flicked his sleeve to order the remaining heavenly soldiers to tend to the wounded, while he himself stood quietly at the forefront of the tide, waiting in silence.
About half an hour later, the water in the distance parted, and a green figure suddenly appeared; it was Qingmu, whose face was slightly pale.
He steadied his breathing, stepped forward, and bowed:
"Master, your disciple has been tracking the dragon all the way, and it has finally escaped into the territory of the South China Sea Dragon Palace."
Judging from his practiced ease, he must be a direct descendant of the dragon clan and hold a high position in the palace.
Taibai's eyes turned cold. If it really was a member of the Dragon Palace with a certain status, ordinary warnings would be useless. Once the storm had passed, that demonic dragon would surely reappear.
Only by eradicating the scourge can we prevent future troubles.
"If that's the case, then I will go there myself."
You shall lead your troops to set up defenses around the Dragon Palace, concealing your movements and avoiding alerting the enemy.
Having said that, Taibai took the lead and flew towards the Dragon Palace of the South Sea.
Among the dragon clans of the four seas, the East Sea is the most prestigious, while the South Sea is in decline, and the defenses of the dragon palace in this place have always been lax.
With the cultivation level of a Taibai Daluo Golden Immortal, and with the aid of a spiritual treasure to conceal his aura, it would not be difficult for him to sneak in and investigate.
Among the four sea dragon clans, the East Sea Dragon Clan is the strongest, while the South Sea Dragon Clan is the weakest.
Taibai, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, entered to investigate. With the spiritual treasure concealing his aura, as long as he was careful, it was quite easy for him not to be discovered.
Before long, a cluster of palaces came into view.
The gates of the South China Sea Dragon Palace were wide open, with only two rows of shrimp soldiers and crab generals standing lazily in front of them, along with a weak sensing array around the perimeter.
This formation is ancient and full of flaws. Even when Taibai leisurely passed through it, he could not stir up the slightest ripple.
The scene inside the palace gates was even more desolate; the once jewel-encrusted pillars were now mottled.
The coral reefs were withered and scattered, and the aquatic creatures patrolling were few and far between, their steps indifferent.
Taibai, like an invisible wind, passed through courtyards and reached the main hall.
Although there were occasional patrols along the way, no one noticed anything unusual.
Deep within the main hall, the Dragon King of the South Sea leaned back on his throne, a wine cup in one hand.
With one arm around the colorful-clad clam maiden beside him, the sounds of her teasing could be faintly heard, and she appeared to be indulging in pleasure.
Taibai, hidden in the shadows outside the palace, took in the whole scene, and the last trace of worry in his heart quietly dissipated.
However, just as Taibai was about to turn his search elsewhere, the drunken voice of Ao Qin, the Dragon King of the South Sea, drifted from the depths of the main hall:
"My beloved concubine, didn't you say the other day that you wanted to eat people?"
Don't rush to wait until Jing'er comes ashore next time, then have him bring you a few boys and girls down with him.
This kid is practically a god worshipped by those humans now. Getting some offerings is just a matter of a word for him, haha!
"Your Majesty~" The clam maiden beside him feigned a light reproach, reaching out to push Ao Qin's arm.
"Why do you always make His Highness handle these things? Do you perhaps not wish to arrange things for me yourself?"
"Ah, my beloved concubine, you are unaware of this," Ao Qin shook his head and embraced Bang Ji.
"Although the human race is weak, they are the protagonists favored by heaven and earth. Devouring them can boost one's cultivation,"
However, it can also lead to entanglements in karmic consequences, and it's best to leave such troublesome matters to young people.
"So it turns out that Your Majesty cherishes me and is afraid that I will inherit karmic debts~"
With a sparkle in her eyes, Bang Ji rose and said with a charming smile, "Then this servant will go to Your Highness's palace and ask when you can bring back some snacks for me?"
"Go ahead, go ahead... just come back soon."
Ao Qin waved his hand, tilted his head back and gulped down another cup of the immortal wine, looking completely unconcerned.
Hidden in the shadows, Taibai felt a chill run down his spine, accompanied by a surge of nausea.
He knew that the dragon race was arrogant, but he never expected that Ao Qin, a dragon king, would so casually dismiss the harm his offspring did to living beings, and even tacitly approve and condone it.
Seeing the clam maiden sway her hips and turn out of the main hall, Taibai immediately followed her.
At this moment, his plan was already made:
Since Ao Jing is protected by the Dragon Palace and Ao Qin disregards the law, the only option is to deal with it secretly, completely eliminate this threat, and contain the turmoil within the South China Sea region to avoid spreading it too far.
Princess Bang passed through several corridors and a desolate garden, and arrived at a luxuriously decorated side hall.
Without letting the guards at the door announce her arrival, she merely glanced at them with a seductive look before pushing open the door and slipping inside.
Li Bai quietly perched on the outer beam of the palace and peered inside.
Inside the hall, the bright pearls shone warmly, and light gauze hung low. Ao Jing was reclining on a soft couch, her eyes slightly closed, as if she were dozing.
Clam Princess swayed closer and sat down naturally beside the couch, reaching out to gently massage his legs.
A moment later, Ao Jing's eyelids twitched slightly, a lazy smile appeared on her lips, and she wrapped her arm around Bang Ji's waist and pulled her into her embrace.
"What? Instead of serving your father, you have time to come here?"
"That old man, reeking of alcohol, has none of His Highness's heroic bearing whatsoever!"
Clam nestled into his chest, her fingertips tracing circles on Ao Jing's clothes, her voice tinged with a hint of coquettish resentment.
"Your Highness is the only one I ever think of."
Ao Jing chuckled softly, his hand sliding under her clothes with a flirtatious and practiced motion.
Clam Princess did not refuse; instead, she leaned close to his ear and spoke softly about asking for young boys and girls.
Taibai, hidden in the shadows, had an icy gaze, and the last trace of doubt in his heart completely vanished.
This South China Sea Dragon Palace, from top to bottom, from the Dragon King to the Dragon Prince, has long been rotten to the bone.
Moral order has been reversed, laws have collapsed, and living beings are treated like dirt. This depraved scene is probably just the beginning.
"My dear consort, please rest assured, I have arranged everything. The old Dragon King's time is only a few days away."
"Does Your Highness intend to commit patricide? If this matter is exposed, the other three Dragon Kings will be enraged and will not let Your Highness off the hook."
"It's alright. The people from Heaven have already arrived at the South Sea, and their leader is a Taiyi Golden Immortal."
With careful planning, this matter can easily be pinned on the Heavenly Court. Then, with the anger of the entire world directed at the Heavenly Court, who will bother to investigate further?
"Your Highness is indeed far-sighted. But if you truly forge such a deadly enmity with the Heavenly Court, wouldn't your future be fraught with danger?"
"What Your Highness has thought about what I said the other day regarding aligning with the Western Religion? Finding a stable backer is the best long-term solution."
……
In the shadows, Taibai overheard the entire private conversation, and his heart sank.
If this plan succeeds, it will likely ignite a massive, irreconcilable conflict between the Heavenly Court and the Dragon Clan.