Within the Underwater Crystal Palace, the Old Dragon King looked solemnly at Ao Yi and said, "You're right! The Jie Sect used to be powerful, but not an entity that deserved our allegiance.

Because those Jie Sect Immortals only treated our Dragon Clan as slaves to be oppressed at will!

But ever since the news of Yu Yuan Immortal suppressing Xuan Yu Daoist spread, the entire East Sea's Independent Immortals and Water Clan who were oppressed by disciples of Jie Sect have all seen hope!

And since that day, not a single Jie Sect Immortal has come knocking..."

Before the Old Dragon King could finish, a young dragon hurriedly rushed into the hall, anxiety written all over his face, "Father, they've come! They're here again!"

"What has you so flustered?"

The Old Dragon King, having been interrupted, spoke with displeasure: "Learn from your father and your three uncles. Stay calm and in control in the face of trouble. As the saying goes, one must remain serene in the face of significant events; serenity leads to stability, stability leads to thoughtfulness, and thoughtfulness leads to success... Hmm, right, who has come?"

The young dragon took a moment to calm down and then spoke pensively, "Reporting to Father, it's those Jie Sect's Can Water Monkeys and Ji Water Leopards, several Immortals, they have come again!"

"What!"

The Old Dragon King's face changed dramatically, and he stood up in panic, rebuking the young dragon, "For such a serious matter, why didn't you say so sooner!"

The young dragon had a somewhat resentful look in his eyes.

Father... wasn't it you who told me to 'remain serene in the face of significant events'?

But the Old Dragon King had no interest in acknowledging this and stood up, murmuring about something in a huddle with the three other Dragon Kings.

Ao Yi looked curiously at the young dragon, "Big brother, what business do those Immortals have at our Dragon Palace?"

"What else could it be? They are obviously here to demand treasures of the Four Seas!" said Ao Jia angrily. "We keep hearing about how the Dragon Clan is wealthy across the Four Seas, but in truth, we are nothing more than slaves who collect treasures for those Jie Sect Immortals!"

A look of surprise flashed across Ao Yi's eyes, "Our master has already issued new orders; how dare they still come to our door?"

Ao Jia said with bitterness, "Because nominally, these are tributes we Dragon Clan actively offer to Jie Sect, so they, of course, aren't afraid!"

"So that's how it is!"

Ao Yi understood.

It was still the strong bullying the weak, seizing by trickery, only the name had changed.

He glanced at his father and three uncles, who were still discussing strategies, faintly hearing words like "we have to endure for now" and "even if Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan knows, it's useless."

After pondering for a moment, Ao Yi suddenly had an idea.

He found a secluded spot, took out the Sound Transmission Treasure Pearl, and crushed it.

Moments later, he returned, looking at the Old Dragon King and the others, "Father, our master has spoken; the Dragon Clan is under the protection of Jie Sect, presenting tributes is natural... however, henceforth, these tributes should be directly handed over to our Lord Yu Yuan!"

Upon hearing this, the Old Dragon King's eyes lit up; he slapped his thigh vigorously.

"You're absolutely right, Ao Jia you go tell those Immortals, from now on, all treasures contributed by the Dragon Clan to Jie Sect shall be directly turned over to Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan!"

"Yes! Your son will go right away!"

Ao Jia, charged with excitement, ran out, dispelling his previous anger.

They were still delivering tributes, but while previously it was done begrudgingly, now they couldn't wait to give away their finest things.

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East Sea.

A rainbow light floated past.

Within which emerged two women, riding the clouds with billowing sleeves, looking every bit like celestial figures unreachable by the mortal world.

The leading young woman was dressed in a fiery red Immortal Dress, wearing a golden halo crown, her somewhat youthful, melon-seed-shaped face featured a pair of clear, pure eyes.

Following her was a gentle and beautiful woman, slightly older and dressed as a matron, with fair skin, a tall and full figure, enchanting curves not easily forgotten.

Behind them, seas of clouds roiled.

Colors flared and Spiritual Energy was abundant.

"We're now entering the territory of our Jie Sect."

The young girl in the fiery red Immortal Dress had a glint of joy in her eyes, and looking back at the woman behind her she said, "With our current speed, it should take no more than another twenty or so days to reach Penglai!"

The latter nodded slightly, a trace of fatigue flickering in her eyes.

"Let's hope so."

These two were Huo Ling'er and Fairy Yun Hua.

Ever since Primordial Heavenly Venerate questioned Yu Yuan as possibly being an extraterritorial demon, they set out from Linhuan Pass for Penglai Holy Realm.

However, the journey was far, and since both of them possessed only the Dao of Golden Immortals, they had traveled for over ten days and had yet covered less than half of the distance.

To reach Penglai as quickly as possible, they chose not to ride mounts but to travel at full speed using their Golden Immortal Dao's Divine Skills, so they were somewhat exhausted at this point.

Just then, a gentle voice came from not far away.

"Two Immortal ladies, please wait. May I inquire if you know the way to the Jie Sect's main headquarters, Golden Turtle Island?"

Huo Ling'er looked over upon hearing the noise and saw a luxurious Green Bird chariot flying in the sky, driven by a woman in a blue immortal dress, while the chariot was pulled by a splendid Green Bird.

Green Bird?

As a member of the Phoenix Clan, once the rulers of the skies, the Green Bird was a divine bird almost comparable to Kunpeng in speed and extremely proud, willing to serve only female cultivators of profound Dao Xing.

Therefore, having a Green Bird as a mount was a matter of great prestige.

Huo Ling'er glanced at the woman driving the chariot in blue with some surprise, then looked towards the bead-curtained carriage compartment, but did not notice anyone inside.

She quietly released a thread of Divine Sense wanting to probe the depth of the other party.

However, as her Divine Sense reached out, it vanished without a trace like a clay ox entering the sea.

Clearly, the Dao Xing of this woman in blue was unfathomable!

At the very least, she was far superior to her!

She was likely a Taiyi Golden Immortal, or even a Daluo Golden Immortal!

If that is the case... what kind of divine being would have such a powerful individual willingly serving as a charioteer?

At this moment, Fairy Yun Hua behind her gently tugged at her.

Huo Ling'er understood that Fairy Yun Hua was reminding her, and so she turned to the woman in blue with caution and said, "May I ask who you are and why you are going to Golden Turtle Island?"

The woman in blue replied freely, "My name is Die Qingwu, I am here on my master's orders to visit Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan to discuss important matters. As for my master's origins, I beg your pardon for not being able to disclose that to you two.

By the way, do you two actually know how to get to Golden Turtle Island? If not, I shall not waste any more time here."

Huo Ling'er raised her eyebrows, "I am the elder sister of that Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan you mentioned, what do you think?"

"Oh?"

Die Qingwu looked at her with some surprise and made a respectful bow, saying, "So, you are the Holy Mother Huo Ling'er, the third generation true disciple of Jie Sect. May I ask if I could have the honor of having you lead me to Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan?"

Huo Ling'er pondered for a moment, somewhat undecided.

The charioteer woman referred to herself as a servant, yet her master had not shown her face all this time, which was indeed suspicious.

But if the other party really had urgent matters to discuss with her junior brother, and if she didn't help, leading them to miss a crucial opportunity, wouldn't that mean she was dragging her junior brother down?

She glanced at Fairy Yun Hua, who also seemed undecided.

After thinking for a moment, Huo Ling'er still nodded her head, thinking that since they were going to the Jie Sect headquarters to meet her junior brother, if there were any ill intentions, it would be no different from courting death!

Seeing her agree to help, Die Qingwu waved her hand, and the bead curtains around the carriage compartment immediately parted to both sides, revealing the empty carriage decorated with a luxurious carpet, several cushions, a couch, and surrounded by more than a dozen landscape paintings, all looking quite elegant.

"Please enter the Green Bird chariot, and guide us," invited Die Qingwu.

Huo Ling'er knew that taking the Green Bird chariot, they would arrive at Penglai within a day, so she did not refuse and flew into the carriage compartment with Fairy Yun Hua.

The next instant, the bead curtains surrounding the carriage closed in a flash.

The whole carriage was sealed tight like a cage, without any gap.

Huo Ling'er's expression changed slightly and without hesitation, she called upon her Ta'ia Double Swords and stabbed at the bead curtains.

Fairy Yun Hua also summoned her Immortal Sword, trying to break out of this cage.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

Two light sounds.

A moonlight-like cold white light burst forth, acting like a barrier and blocking the Ta'ia Double Swords, sending the two top-grade Spiritual Treasures back without success.

"There's no use trying," came Die Qingwu's voice through the bead curtains, "with your Dao, it is impossible to break out of this cage. You both might as well stay calm here."

Huo Ling'er stubbornly operated the Ta'ia Double Swords, trying to break through in all directions, only to find that with all her strength, the moonlight barrier was still utterly immovable.

Reluctantly, she took out a small sword about the length of a palm, a protective Immortal Sword given to her by Duobao Taoist.

But even with this little sword, she was still unable to penetrate the moonlight barrier.

At this point, she finally realized.

The other party's previous words were to catch her off guard, to have her willingly walk into this carriage.

This way, even if she had any life-saving treasures on her, they would be rendered useless.

In other words, she was the target from the start!

Realizing this, Huo Ling'er couldn't help but angrily say, "Who are you really? What do you want by trapping us?"

"Don't worry, I have no intention of harming you."

The voice of Die Qingwu remained calm and gentle.

"I was simply tasked by my master to take you for a trade with Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan... I hope you, his childhood friend and companion for over a thousand years, hold some weight in his heart."

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