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The East Sea Dragon King sighed as he heard the question about this person, saying, "This elder is unfathomable, even we do not fully understand him, but it seems he is also one of our Jiao Dragon Clan..."
"Traditionally, this person holds a very high status, yet no one knows his cultivation level. Some say he possesses extraordinary skills, unmatched in this era; others claim he has no abilities at all and is merely an elderly man nearing the end of his life..."
"Regardless, he has a high reputation within the Jiao Dragon Clan and is considered a respected elder. In fact, due to his exceptionally long lifespan, some clan members even worship him as a deity."
Wang Long pondered and said softly, "A deity, huh..."
The North Sea Dragon King sneered and replied, "That is just the fanciful imagination of ignorant clan members... If there truly were deities in this world, they would have revealed themselves long ago; why wait until today? If that Sea Master were indeed a divine being protecting the Four Seas and saving people from peril, why did he not intervene during the Human Emperor's Army's battles?"
Wang Long laughed and said, "This matter is indeed profound and mysterious; I do not know how it truly is... However, whether that Sea Master can genuinely close the Gateway to the Abyss and prevent the waters of the Four Seas from overwhelming us still requires us to go see for ourselves."
Jiang Xue and Ling Li approached and lightly laughed, saying, "In that case, we both want to go along as well."
Wang Long had no choice but to give a few instructions to Wang Yuanxian and Man Qianyi, telling the people of Dragon City to continue constructing that divine object. He also returned the Bronze City and placed it within the Nine Heavens Dragon Suppression Scroll.
As for himself, he set off with Jiang Xue and Ling Li alongside the Four Sea Dragon Kings into the depths of the ocean.
Although once they reached the Dragon Bone Realm, controlling Heaven and Earth Vital Energy was effortless for him—even in the ocean he felt no fear or danger of suffocation—this was indeed Wang Long's first time diving deep into the sea.
The Four Sea Dragon Kings instructed their Dragon Generals to clean up the battlefield and organize military affairs. They also sent several elder officials to oversee matters before entering the water with Wang Long and the two women.
Wang Long activated his Heaven and Earth Vital Energy, slightly parting the seawater as he walked; wherever he went, the water automatically created a path for him, appearing quite miraculous.
Jiang Xue walked beside him, saving some effort; simply being near him meant she would not feel overwhelmed by the water.
Princess Ling Li and the Four Sea Dragon Kings were naturally at ease in the water as they belonged to aquatic beings. They felt even more empowered in this environment. Especially Princess Ling Li, who seemed to have shed her burdens; she appeared lively again, reminiscent of her youthful innocence.
From time to time, she would part the seawater to come closer to Wang Long and Jiang Xue, cheerfully introducing them to their surroundings like a guide.
"There is a village under the sea, where the entrances are hidden beneath the seaweed, and the guards are concealed, making it difficult for anyone to see... This is a very timid race."
"Over there is an underwater mountain, formed by volcanic eruptions. It is said that at that time, the sky darkened and the earth shook, resembling an apocalyptic scene, with countless aquatic beings perishing around, and the entire sea boiling..."
The East Sea Dragon King looked at his beloved daughter with a sigh, retracting his intention to reprimand her.
The North Sea Dragon King showed some impatience and said lightly, "Li'er, why are you chattering so much along the way? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the Dragon Head and the clan leader?"
Wang Long chuckled, "It's nothing. This is my first time diving deep into the ocean; it's truly quite novel. I appreciate Princess Lingli for explaining everything along the way..."
Ling Li smiled, "Did you hear that?"
The North Sea Dragon King shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Fortunately, the Land of Return to Ruins isn't far; otherwise, I don't know how long I would have to listen to your rambling..."
"Eh? Isn't the Land of Return to Ruins nearby? From what you all say, it seems this Return to Ruins leads to another space. Shouldn't it be quite far from here?"
The East Sea Dragon King interjected, "No... it's just ahead. It's just that it's quite mysterious there. Even we four only know that it relates to the lifeblood of the Four Seas. But this is our first time actually going to explore the core area!"
As they chatted along the way, they quickly traveled thirty or forty miles. Gradually, Wang Long began to feel an inexplicable sense of oppression, as if something was watching him.
Not just one presence, but four...
Gathering like smoke, an incredibly intense pressure slowly became more solidified, almost taking form and obstructing their progress.
Wang Long had experienced something similar before at the core of Dragon Mound when the Dragon Soul roamed freely and the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy was extremely rich and dense, even forming mist-like beads.
But this pressure here was not due to Vital Energy; it was merely a sense of oppression above Spirit.
Wang Long secretly breathed a sigh of relief, confirming that his guess was correct.
The Four Sea Dragon Kings and Wang Long possessed profound cultivation, which naturally allowed them to withstand the pressure. However, Jiang Xue and Ling Li were gradually being overwhelmed, struggling to breathe, and the previously talkative Ling Li had fallen silent.
"This is really unfortunate... Why does it feel so eerie here? I can hardly catch my breath!" Ling Li couldn't help but complain, beads of sweat beginning to form on her forehead.
"Indeed, I feel the same way..." Jiang Xue said, slightly furrowing her brows as she glanced at Wang Long.
The East Sea Dragon King sighed, "This must be the unique oppressive aura of the Land of Return to Ruins. None of us have ventured this deep before; it's our first time experiencing this..."
Wang Long spoke softly, "You two hold on a little longer; Return to Ruins is just ahead..."
As he said, not long after, they saw a towering ancient tree-like structure lying across the seabed, measuring no less than a hundred feet in length. Its height was comparable to several stories of a building, blocking their path.
They leaped over it and beheld the scene behind it.
It was a constantly rotating black sphere that occasionally emitted faint blue light, gently swaying like water.
This object was not particularly enormous; although it spanned several dozen feet in diameter, it was indeed insignificant compared to its name.
"This is the Land of Return to Ruins, Source of All Waters?" Ling Li asked curiously. The knowledge she had was merely legends circulating within the Four Seas Aquatic Clan.
Wang Long nodded, "Yes, this is it... However, this place is not exactly the Source of All Waters; rather, it resembles the final resting place of all waters. Once a breach occurs here, the waters of the Four Seas may well be overturned, and all aquatic beings will inevitably face disaster. The Four Dragon Lords were coerced by Yang Fuhai precisely because of this."
Jiang Xue suddenly asked, "But how does he possess the key to control this Gateway to the Abyss?"
"It seems he must have obtained information from the Human Emperor... I am not entirely clear about it. Although both of us have acquired this knowledge from the Heavenly Book, he has his own channels for information and likely knows more than I do."
Wang Long sighed and suddenly asked, "What about the Sea Master?"
The East Sea Dragon King also looked around and said, "It seems... that he has sealed this place again and then left."
"Indeed, this person is not ordinary. I believe the Human Emperor's actions are twofold: one is to use this place to threaten the Four Dragon Lords; the other is likely to be a test of some sort, and this test should be closely related to the Sea Master."
"However, since the Gateway to the Abyss has been closed once more, we can save ourselves a lot of trouble... So let us turn our attention to the next step!"
Wang Long declared loudly, "Everyone, please follow me..."
With that, he suddenly rose several dozen feet into the air. Although everyone was puzzled by his intentions, they slowly followed him up to the sea above the Gateway to the Abyss.
Just as they were wondering about Wang Long's actions, they saw him smile slightly and point at the so-called four towering trees below...
From this height, they appeared twisted and intertwined, each trunk over a hundred feet long, already covered in bones and soaked by seawater for countless years...
They saw the skeleton of the Dragon Emperor.
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