Sky Thunder Sea Region, Outer Region
On the back of a massive Town Sea Mysterious Whale, Lin Dong sat quietly, cross-legged, his eyes closed. Surrounding his body were circles of majestic Origin Power, along with a considerable life force. As the Origin Power flowed in and out of Lin Dong's body,
the life force within it gradually thinned, evidently being absorbed by Lin Dong and integrated into his body. At this moment, the Origin Power fluctuations within Lin Dong had already reached the Great Accomplishment of Life Profound Realm.
Back at Mystic Spirit Island, Lin Dong could have used the Earth Core Life Spirit Essence to break through to the Great Accomplishment of Life Profound Realm. However, Lin Dong had not rushed for quick success. Now, after so much time, it could be considered a natural progression.
Moreover, with the help of the residual life force from the Earth Core Life Spirit Essence, he had directly stabilized at the peak of the Great Accomplishment of Life Profound Realm.
"Huff!"
Slowly opening his eyes, Lin Dong gently exhaled a breath of stale air, releasing the pent-up frustration that had been weighing on his mind for so long. A hint of joy finally appeared on his face.
Feeling the surging Origin Power within his body, Lin Dong couldn't help but smile. Now that he had reached the peak of the Great Accomplishment of Life Profound Realm, he was only one step away from the Perfected Life Profound Realm. Coupled with his Immortal Symbol Master minor accomplishment spiritual power cultivation, ordinary Life Profound Realm Perfected experts were no match for him.
Apart from his cultivation, Lin Dong's Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art was also incredibly powerful. With the assistance of the Great Desolate Scripture, he could even fight against ordinary minor accomplishment Death Profound Realm experts.
If he were to use the Burning Heaven Cauldron, Devouring Ancestor Symbol, and other means together, experts below the Revolving Wheel Realm would not fare well. Even when facing Revolving Wheel Realm experts, he might still have a chance to escape.
More than two years ago, at the Hundred Dynasty Mountain peak, Lin Dong had always remembered the humiliation of the Yuan Gate Three Giants forcing their trio into a corner.
Back then, if it hadn't been for the Young Clan Leader protecting their trio at all costs, fighting against the many experts of Yuan Gate alone, their trio might have already died.
Lin Dong had never outwardly expressed this matter, but it had always weighed heavily on his heart.
And now, he finally had a sliver of power to face Revolving Wheel Realm experts. Although it was not enough to pose a threat to Revolving Wheel Realm experts, let alone be a match for true Revolving Wheel Realm experts, and the strength of the Yuan Gate three old dogs was no longer what it used to be.
Yet, Lin Dong still felt somewhat excited. At least, he had barely reached the level of the Yuan Gate three old dogs back then. Next, he just needed to continue working hard to reach the Revolving Wheel Realm, or even surpass the Revolving Wheel Realm, surpass the Yuan Gate three old dogs, it would only be a matter of time!
"The humiliation of that year, I will definitely repay it personally!"
A cold glint flashed in Lin Dong's eyes. Yuan Gate had always been a massive stone weighing down on Lin Dong, and now, he was beginning to be able to shake it slightly.
As for the Demon Prison, he wasn't in a hurry. He would take things one step at a time, dealing with Yuan Gate first.
Seeing Lin Dong like this, Little Marten understood what Lin Dong was thinking almost instantly due to their brotherly understanding. He didn't say anything, but simply reached out and patted Lin Dong's shoulder. Little Flame walked over silently.
The three brothers didn't say a word, but they all understood in their hearts that they would personally repay the debt from that year!
"My brother-in-law just had a breakthrough, this is something to be happy about, no need to be so serious."
Gu Mengqi interjected with a smile, easing the atmosphere. Gu Yan, holding a nautical chart, studied it while saying softly.
"Although we have arrived at the outer region of the Sky Thunder Sea Region, there is still about a day's journey to the real Sky Thunder Sea Region. That is the most difficult part of the journey!"
As she spoke, Gu Yan's expression became more serious. Although Little Marten was strong, the news of the Reincarnation Realm expert's cave abode appearing in the Sky Thunder Sea Region had attracted too many experts. There were quite a few old monsters from the Death Profound Realm.
Among those old monsters from the Death Profound Realm, there might be experts at the peak of the Death Profound Realm who were preparing to make a final gamble to break through to the Revolving Wheel Realm.
For those people, Little Marten's strength was certainly formidable, but it wasn't as if there was no way to deal with him. If several of them joined forces, it would be a troublesome matter for Little Marten.
Especially since the Sky Thunder Sea Region blocked experts above the Revolving Wheel Realm from entering, and Little Marten, who clearly only had the strength of the peak of the Death Profound Realm but possessed combat power that was in no way inferior to Revolving Wheel Realm experts, was undoubtedly an anomaly, an anomaly above everyone else, and the biggest competitor.
At that time, eight or nine out of ten of those Death Profound Realm experts would join forces to fight against Little Marten. Although Little Marten possessed the Space Ancestor Symbol and could protect himself, they would probably have difficulty achieving any merit.
Lin Dong and Little Marten's expressions also became more solemn upon hearing this. They were even more aware that the Thunder Emperor Cave Abode's emergence was definitely much more dangerous than Gu Yan and the others thought. This was not just a Reincarnation Realm expert's cave abode, but the birth of an Ancestor Symbol.
The Demon Prison would never give up this opportunity and would definitely send experts to mingle among the adventurer army, taking the opportunity to stir up trouble and secretly create problems, or even crises, for them.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Little Marten's brow furrowed, his face instantly turning cold. He turned his head to look in a certain direction and said in a cold voice.
"Who is your Excellency? Such behavior is somewhat beneath your station."
"Haha, what a wild little fellow, quite in line with my impression of you Sky Demon Marten Tribe. It seems that after the fall of the Six-Fingered Holy Dragon Emperor, the Dragon Clan was unable to subdue you!"
Hearty laughter echoed between the heavens and the earth, causing Little Marten's brow to furrow slightly. That old thing seemed to know their Sky Demon Marten Tribe very well?
Lin Dong was also somewhat puzzled, but what puzzled him even more was Mu Lingshan's reaction. After hearing that voice, Mu Lingshan was constantly hiding behind him, seemingly a little afraid of that person.
This made Lin Dong feel a bit more wary, and he secretly gave Little Marten a look. The latter understood, and the Space Ancestor Symbol within his body released a spatial power, protecting them within it.
"Hehe, little fellows, no need to be nervous. This old man has no malicious intentions towards you."
Mu Lan said with a smile. Then, his figure slowly emerged from the space, looking at Mu Lingshan, who was hiding behind Lin Dong like an ostrich, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"You little girl, do you really not want to see your Third Grandfather that much?"
Third Grandfather? Lin Dong was stunned upon hearing this. So, this unknown senior was actually an elder of Mu Lingshan's clan? Wouldn't that make him a member of the Undying Holy Whale Clan?
"Of course not, as long as Third Grandfather doesn't make Lingshan go back, Lingshan definitely wants to see Third Grandfather."
Mu Lingshan pouted and reluctantly walked out from behind Lin Dong, like a wronged little girl, making Mu Lan feel both annoyed and amused.
"You little girl, Third Grandfather is also worried about you. Look at you, secretly leaving the clan this time and being chased by that Blood Demon Shark Clan. If something happened to you, how would Third Grandfather explain it to your Great Grandfather?"
As he spoke, Mu Lan flashed and directly arrived on the back of the Town Sea Mysterious Whale.
Little Marten, who had put away his guard, couldn't help but curl his lips as he watched Mu Lan's actions, but he didn't say much. After all, the Undying Holy Whale Clan could be said to be the overlords among the Sea Beast, their status not inferior to their Sky Demon Marten Tribe.
"Hmph, Third Grandfather, you know that those stinky sharks bullied me, but instead of helping me get revenge, you're laughing at me here, hmph! I'm ignoring you!"
Mu Lingshan snorted jiao and turned her back, not looking at Mu Lan, making Mu Lan shake his head helplessly and sigh, only to explain softly.
"Don't worry, after your Great Grandfather is done with his work, he will personally take a trip to the Blood Demon Shark Clan and make them give you an explanation. Is that alright?"
"Hmph, that's more like it, but Third Grandfather, I don't want to go back yet. You can't catch me and take me back, otherwise, I'll, I'll..."
Mu Lingshan threatened for a long time, but she didn't know how to coerce Mu Lan. Then, she caught a glimpse of Lin Dong beside her, and her eyes lit up. She quickly continued.
"Hmph, I'll elope with Brother Lin Dong!"
"Elope?"
Mu Lan's eyes narrowed instantly, and he subconsciously glanced at Lin Dong beside him. An extremely powerful pressure instantly fell on Lin Dong's body.
Little Marten was stunned at first, but after he reacted, he hesitated for a moment and still didn't choose to help. Instead, he pulled Little Flame to the side, folded his arms, and looked at Lin Dong with a gloating expression.
As for Lin Dong himself, he was directly dumbfounded. He had not expected Mu Lingshan to say such a thing, nor had he expected Mu Lan's sudden attack. He was directly crushed onto the back of the Town Sea Mysterious Whale by this pressure.
"Hmph!"
Seeing Lin Dong pa lying on the back of the Town Sea Mysterious Whale, Mu Lan indifferently fu waved his sleeves, retracted his own pressure, and said casually to Lin Dong.
"To think that the successor of Qing Zhi would only be of this level. It's quite disappointing."
"I..."
Lin Dong was starting to doubt his life at this point. He hadn't done anything, but Mu Lan had suddenly 'ambushed' him with her pressure, and he even had to endure a few criticisms, leaving Lin Dong feeling rather aggrieved.
"What, you little brat, you're still not convinced?"
Mu Lan watched Lin Dong with a hint of a smile on her face. Seeing the slightly disgruntled look on Lin Dong's face, she glanced at Lin Qingtan out of the corner of her eye, and then said with a chuckle.
If Mu Lan had initially intended to make a move on Lin Dong to give Bo Xuan some face and to give Lin Dong some pointers, then now, Mu Lan simply wanted to see Lin Dong's strength and, by the way, give Lin Dong some 'guidance' in his cultivation.
He dared to abduct the apple of their Undying Holy Whale Clan's eye and elope? Wouldn't it be right to let this kid see the strength and methods of their Undying Holy Whale Clan?
"Lin Dong wouldn't dare!"
Lin Dong said through gritted teeth. He could guess that Mu Lan's sudden picking on him was definitely related to Mu Lingshan's unintentional remark.
This left Lin Dong feeling somewhat helpless. This was definitely an unprovoked disaster!
What's more, this senior of the Undying Holy Whale Clan was also acquainted with his master, the Azure Dragon King Qing Zhi, and could be considered his elder. With such a situation where he was somewhat in the wrong, Lin Dong couldn't possibly confront Mu Lan.
"Don't say that this old man isn't giving you a chance, I will suppress my strength to the same realm as you. As long as you can withstand ten moves from me with the Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art, I will no longer interfere with your affairs with Lingshan, how about it?"
Lin Dong knew that it was Mu Lingshan's unintentional remark, and Mu Lan naturally understood as well, but some things, often these unintentional remarks, can better reflect the thoughts in one's heart.
In addition, having heard Lin Xuan talk about the secrets between the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol and the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, Mu Lan, to be honest, didn't know how to deal with Mu Lingshan's 'unintentional remark'.
After all, Lin Dong's talent itself was considered outstanding, and he was also the controller of the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, the inheritor of the Ancestral Stone, a distant disciple of the Symbol Ancestor, and had the relationship with the Azure Dragon King and the Sword Saint, which could indeed be considered a good match.
It's just that this mixed brat was really too much of a playboy.
But unfortunately, their Undying Holy Whale Clan couldn't interfere in the matter between Mu Lingshan and Lin Dong. The origins between the two great Ancestor Symbols were there, unless they really completely sealed Mu Lingshan, allowing her to return to the origin of the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol, but that was absolutely impossible.
For the Undying Holy Whale Clan, Mu Lingshan was equivalent to the second Lord of Life and Death that the entire clan had cultivated together. Apart from the Lord of Life and Death who had entered Reincarnation and whose whereabouts were unknown, Mu Lingshan was the most important.
"Senior, this..."
Lin Dong was stunned, and subconsciously turned his head to look at Gu Yan and Lin Qingtan beside him. Gu Yan pursed her lips tightly, but didn't say anything. Lin Qingtan, on the other hand, glared at Lin Dong with dissatisfaction, and also didn't speak.
"Lin Dong, what are you thinking? Agree first, this person intends to guide your cultivation, strength is the most important."
Just when Lin Dong didn't know how to respond, Yan's voice suddenly sounded in Lin Dong's heart, causing Lin Dong to sigh slightly. However, Lin Dong didn't even realize that, in fact, his subconscious mind didn't reject it, or rather, he instinctively had a special feeling for Mu Lingshan.
Otherwise, Lin Dong wouldn't have subconsciously looked at Gu Yan and Lin Qingtan, instead of Mu Lingshan. Even, after Mu Lingshan finished speaking at that time, when he was suppressed by Mu Lan's pressure, he wouldn't have felt some guilt in addition to being aggrieved.
Under normal circumstances, Lin Dong would definitely explain clearly first, instead of this kind of reaction.
"Since senior is willing to guide me, how dare Lin Dong refuse, please!"
After taking a deep breath, Lin Dong solemnly cupped his fists at Mu Lan and said in a deep voice. Mu Lingshan, who was standing behind Lin Dong, gradually blushed after hearing Lin Dong's response, but her eyes were filled with a bit of youthful charm as she stared at Lin Dong's back.
Seeing this scene, Mu Lan only felt a bit of heartache, but also understood that perhaps this was fate, and could only shake her head helplessly.
At the same time, she understood Bo Xuan's feelings even more, because, at this time, Mu Lan just wished she could grab this stinky brat in front of her and beat him up severely.
"You have courage, you didn't embarrass Qing Zhi, but these alone are not enough!"
Mu Lan chuckled, and with a movement of her figure, she came to the sky above the sea. Seeing this, Lin Dong quickly urged the Azure Dragon Wings to follow.