Chapter 183 - Arc 12: Ruyi Xianzhuang | Chapter 183: Deep-Sea Blood Dragon

Chapter 183 - Arc 12: Ruyi Xianzhuang | Chapter 183: Deep-Sea Blood Dragon

Translator: Lynn

The storage ring initially provided by the sect leader had been securely sealed with incredibly potent magical energy. However, upon arrival at Ruyi Xianzhuang and being jostled, it somehow came into contact with the owner’s aura, causing its contents to be immediately released and resulting in this extraordinary spectacle.

There was an open area of several feet under the steps, and when this object emerged, it surprisingly covered the ground.

It was rooted with a substantial and embracing stem, and its horizontal branches extended at an angle, opening and closing. The moment it appeared, it exuded a fierce and assertive aura in all directions. Despite its immense size, its appearance was crystal clear, and its texture was smooth, giving it a vivid and lively look, as if it were pulsing.

All the cultivators in the room recognized it.

It was undoubtedly an exceedingly large coral. Not only did it occupy half of the palace, but its tallest branch even reached upwards, almost touching the ceiling of the palace. It was truly massive!

Moreover, the branches at the periphery were close to the cultivators on the seats on both sides. They couldn’t reach out to touch it, but they could observe it closely.

Observing this, they were astonished once again.

It appeared that this giant coral had small blood-red bumps on it, darker and richer than its branches, emitting bursts of a pungent fragrance.

The blood in the branches seemed to be flowing, but upon closer inspection, it was frozen like amber, appearing to flow gently and possessing an exquisite beauty.

When this colossal coral emerged, the entire hall fell into a profound silence.

After a considerable time, everyone was able to free themselves from the stifling atmosphere and let out a long breath.

At this moment, the female cultivator in the room announced, “Wuling Immortal Sect congratulates the owner on their birthday and presents a deep-sea blood dragon skeleton.” As she uttered these words, everyone in the audience was astounded.

A deep-sea blood dragon skeleton!

The gift from the Wuling Immortal Sect turned out to be the remains of a deep-sea blood dragon!

It was truly beyond belief!

Whether one was a sect disciple or a casual cultivator, understanding the monsters in this world was essential for their practice and cultivation journey.

Witnessing such an immense blood coral was already awe-inspiring, but upon hearing the words “deep-sea blood dragon,” it was truly earth-shattering, and in an instant, everything fell into place.

Dragons were celestial creatures, born of a different lineage, thriving in the immortal realm, a presence often only encountered in legends.

However, in the world of cultivation, numerous creatures possessed dragon blood and were categorized as “dragon species.”

Among these, the dragon carp, capable of leaping through the dragon gate to ascend to the immortal realm and transforming into a dragon, was exceedingly rare. Yet, the dragon gate remained elusive, having not been seen for thousands of years.

Some serpents dedicated themselves to rigorous practice, enduring countless years to survive the thunder tribulation and ascend into dragons. Before these serpents evolved into flood dragons, they needed to awaken a trace of dragon power in their blood, granting them the ability to undergo the tribulation. These serpents proudly called themselves “Imoogi.”

Thus, in the immortal realm, anyone associated with the word “dragon” was deemed extremely potent. Even if they were scarce, their association with the immortal realm was undeniable.

The deep-sea blood dragon was yet another peculiar creature carrying the blood of a dragon, specifically residing in the depths of the ocean.

Yun Lie noticed Xu Ziqing’s gaze and turned slightly, asking, “Something on your mind?”

Xu Ziqing quickly regained composure, shaking his head and smiling, “It’s nothing, Shixiong. Please, enjoy.” He then picked up a morsel from another food plate and placed it into Yun Lie’s bowl.

Naturally, he was surprised, having never seen his senior brother eat before.

In their past, within the small world, he was the human aspect while “Brother Yun” was a fragment of his soul, rendering him unable to eat. However, in this expansive world, upon his arrival, his senior brother had already attained the Golden Core stage, ceasing the need for eating.

Thus, although Xu Ziqing had also stayed on Xiaolu Peak, he never invited Yun Lie to a meal. Moreover, Yun Lie had no need to eat, and even Xu Ziqing himself was more of an ascetic, often subsisting on Bigu Pill to satiate hunger.

This birthday banquet marked Xu Ziqing’s first time witnessing Yun Lie eat, leaving him in a state of slight bewilderment.

It was indeed a refreshing sight.

Yun Lie didn’t engage in much conversation. He simply tasted the animal meat in his bowl and remarked, “On the table, we have dishes from sixth-level monsters.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziqing comprehended. He glanced down again and noticed the three plates in front of Yun Lie. Indeed, the aura of the animal meat was much more potent than what was in front of him. While a Golden Core Daoist didn’t require food, consuming meat from monsters of the same level could undoubtedly provide beneficial aura.

However, upon this realization, he felt a tinge of embarrassment. Earlier, he had served what was in front of him to his senior brother. Although his senior brother ate it to maintain appearances, it ultimately served no purpose.

With a gentle cough, Xu Ziqing refrained from serving more for his senior brother. After a moment of contemplation, he pushed a plate of fruit a bit farther in front of Yun Lie, a gesture of his care. The fruit was from a sixth-level high-grade spiritual plant. Given his expertise as a wood-type cultivator, he recognized its exceptional quality. This fruit should be ideal for his senior brother to consume... it had to be. Shy about the matter, Xu Ziqing shifted his attention elsewhere after nudging the fruit toward Yun Lie.

Yet, as he glanced around the hall, he noticed something new.

Under the steps, two additional long tables had appeared at some point. Each table accommodated six stunning female cultivators, their grace surpassing those conversing with many disciples in the hall.

Xu Ziqing looked intently, recognizing some of them.

Sitting at the right long table was the aloof and black-clad Mu Ronghua, accompanied by the always gentle and dignified Rui Rou. Three others wore different yet elegantly simple attire.

On the left long table, Su Furong was in the third seat. The five women beside her adorned elaborate garments, their presence more resplendent compared to Rui Rou and her companions. Their demeanor was notably distinct.

In an instant, Xu Ziqing grasped the situation. The six individuals on the right were the six Yunu Envoys among the twelve Ruyi Envoys, while the six on the left were the Sunu Envoys.

In Ruyi Xianzhuang, it seemed the Yunu Envoys held a higher status.

However, Xu Ziqing remembered the earlier lesson about not causing trouble. He quickly averted his gaze, picked up a wine pot, and filled the jade cup before him.

A moment of hesitation gripped him. He had heard that his senior brother didn’t drink, but considering it was another person’s birthday banquet, should he still pour a glass for his senior brother?

Just then, a captivating and charismatic smile echoed from outside the palace, and a slender figure appeared at the entrance of the main hall.

An alluring voice purred, “How could the host’s birthday gathering forget an old friend like me?”

Unconsciously, Xu Ziqing’s eyes drifted to what lay beyond the figure.

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