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Regarding the invitation from the Four Seas Star Dragon King, Zuo Dao felt quite puzzled. He only regarded these four as the rulers of the Four Great Star Seas.
However, he could never decipher the intentions behind the previous overtures from the Four-Star Sea Dragon King. Moreover, as soon as he emerged from seclusion, the other party came knocking, clearly indicating that the influence of the Four Great Star Seas still existed within Chaos City.
"Greetings, Four Dragon Kings!" Despite his many questions, Zuo Dao still offered them sufficient respect since they had previously helped him.
"You are too kind, Young Master Zuo. We have come this time with a request and hope you will not refuse," Ao Yu, known for his Dragon Stride Tiger Step, led the way. Among the four brothers, he was both the strongest and the eldest.
He was indeed the most powerful among the Four-Star Sea Dragon Kings, without exception.
"Dragon King, are you trying to take my life?" Zuo Dao laughed as he approached, linking arms with Ao Yu while nodding respectfully to the three other dragon kings behind him.
The appearance of the Four Great Star Sea Dragon Kings silenced the several city lords present; they dared not speak and quietly stepped aside, including Aochudai.
At this moment, the Lord of the Mansion had nothing to do with them. When Ao Yu expressed his request to Zuo Dao, these individuals considered leaving but were afraid of being misunderstood.
"Alright, Eastern City Lord, please keep an eye on my earlier matters," Zuo Dao said. Although his words seemed inconsequential, Eastern Fang Qian and others were astute enough to realize that these individuals had something important to discuss.
"Understood. We'll prepare right away," Eastern Fang Qian replied as they filed out one after another. Aochudai was last in line; just before leaving, Ao Yu gave him a knowing glance. He quickly understood and hastened his steps to catch up with the Four City Lords.
"Since there's nothing pressing, why don't we find a place to drink?" Aochudai suggested. If everyone couldn't grasp this hint, then it would truly be a lost cause.
"Good idea! There is indeed a fine tavern in Mid City. Allow me to lead the way; let’s drink until we’re satisfied," Eastern Fang Qian laughed heartily as he took the lead.
Once everyone in the hall had exited, Ao Zhou and his two brothers cautiously set up several formations.
During this time, Zuo Dao merely stood there smiling. Observing Zuo Dao's demeanor, Ao Yu felt quite pleased in his heart.
"Young Master Zuo truly is a dragon among men!" Ao Yu couldn't help but admire him at this moment. It was rare to see a cultivator in the Great Celestial Domain maintain such composure in front of their four brothers; even if there were others like him, they would likely be ancient beings who had cultivated for countless years and were on par with them.
"You're too kind, too kind. Who doesn't know the name of the Four Great Star Sea Dragon Kings in this Great Celestial Domain?" Zuo Dao had always been a talkative person; he treated others as they treated him.
"We don't need to be so polite between us. We truly have something to ask of you this time!" Ao Yu shifted the conversation directly to the main topic.
Zuo Dao gestured for the Four Dragon Kings to take their seats and poured Immortal Brew for everyone.
"Aoyu Dragon King, please speak. I will not refuse any help I can offer."
"Good, that's all I needed to hear." Ao Yu raised his cup and drank it all in one go, his eyes lighting up afterward.
"Excellent wine, excellent wine."
"If you like it, drink more." Zuo Dao waved his hand, and each Dragon King's table was adorned with a blue-and-white jade flask.
Zuo Dao was confident; no cultivator could resist the temptation of Immortal Brew. However, since it was difficult to brew, he was careful with his offerings.
"I wonder what your thoughts are on the Great Celestial Domain?" Although Ao Yu enjoyed the drink, he hadn't forgotten his original intention before indulging in Immortal Brew.
"What does the Dragon King mean by that?" Zuo Dao frowned; the question seemed rather nonsensical. What could one say about their thoughts on the Great Celestial Domain?
Ao Yu slapped his forehead and said, "It's my fault for not being clear; I should drink a cup as punishment."
"Dragon King, you aren't just making an excuse to drink more, are you?" Zuo Dao's words drew laughter from everyone present.
After several rounds of conversation, their mutual fondness grew, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively. During their discussions, Zuo Dao also understood the purpose of the Four Dragon Kings' visit.
This all stemmed from the origins of the Great Celestial Domain.
Zuo Dao had previously learned from Zhao Wang that the Great Celestial Domain was a fragment of the Ancient Immortal Realm. Due to an ancient battle, it had been forcibly severed from the immortal realm. As for the cause and outcome of that battle, they remained unknown.
Even the Four-Star Sea Dragon King, who had a relatively complete inheritance, knew nothing about it. All he knew was that after the Battle, the impact on the human race was immense, and many things had been lost.
Despite the Great Celestial Domain currently bearing the title of "Celestial," the Four-Star Sea Dragon King understood that the cultivators of their Realm were nothing compared to those from ancient times. If there were to be a comparison, it would be akin to the relationship between today's cultivators and mortals.
The Dragon Kings had already cultivated to the limits of this domain, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would eventually die in some future year—succumbing to the passage of time and the cycles of life.
Although he did not know the reasons behind the ancient battle, the Four-Star Sea Dragon King still possessed some little-known secrets.
In that ancient battle, countless immortals fell, and even the Immortal Realm was left in ruins. There were things that Zhao Wang did not know, but that did not mean the Four Dragon Kings were unaware.
In fact, there were eight other existences like the Great Celestial Domain scattered throughout the universe. The Great Celestial Domain was merely a fragment of a larger whole. The remaining eight pieces floated in some nameless part of this universe.
Upon hearing this, Zuo Dao could not help but ask a question.
"Are you sure that the Ancient Immortal Realm shattered into nine domains?"
"I don't know if it's true or not, but some records left by our ancestors clearly state that in the ancient battle, the realm shattered into nine domains. Whether others believe it or not is unclear to me, but I believe our ancestors would not have gone through the trouble of fabricating such tales for future generations."
In truth, Ao Yu also found it hard to believe. If it weren't for their clan having remnants from ancient times, he would have thought it was a joke.
"That makes sense. No wonder I always felt something was off about the Great Celestial Domain; it seemed incomplete. So that's how it is," Zuo Dao said lightly, but his words were heard by all the Dragon Kings present.
"The shattering of the nine domains was indeed a reluctant measure, yet our predecessors left behind some contingencies out of fear that human heritage would be severed," Ao Yu thought to himself as he reassessed this cultivator before him.
They had always lived within the Great Celestial Domain and were intimately familiar with it. Had they not seen the information left by their ancestors, they would have never guessed that the Great Celestial Domain was one of the fragments of the Ancient Immortal Realm.
It was only after learning this information that they began to pay attention to certain changes within the Great Celestial Domain. The fact that Zuo Dao could sense its incompleteness was something none of the other Dragon Kings present felt capable of achieving.
Seeing their expressions, Zuo Dao felt somewhat speechless; it seemed he had been misunderstood again. It was due to the existence of the Mirror Realm that he had been able to perceive some aspects of this world's essence. After all, even an ancient Great Power would struggle to detect such losses in Dao unless this world had been created entirely by that Great Power's hand.
In response, Zuo Dao remained composed, holding back until he understood the other party's intentions.
"If I'm not mistaken, those two fairies from Transcend Tribulation must have blood from the Ancient Divine Beasts, specifically the Phoenix," Ao Yu said, glancing at the nearly empty jar of Immortal Brew in his hands, feeling a bit reluctant.
"Oh, so the Dragon King knows?" Zuo Dao chuckled after asking that question. "I forgot that the Dragon King also possesses the Bloodline of Ancient Divine Beasts."
"Even in ancient times, the Dragon and Phoenix clans had their share of strong warriors, and their relationship was quite good," Ao Yu replied with a smile.
In ancient times, the bond between the two clans was more than just good; it was one of continuity. They shared resources and were as close as family. Otherwise, there wouldn't be the saying "the Dragon and Phoenix sing together."
It was also due to the appearance of the Two Women that Ao Yu and the Four Dragon Kings sought help.
"Don't tell me you are here to take them away; they are my wives," Zuo Dao said, his eyes filled with mirth, but it would be easy to sense the underlying threat.
"You misunderstand, young master," Ao Yu quickly realized he had misspoken and hurried to clarify. "Actually, those Cultivators appeared on the day of Transcend Tribulation because the two fairies have already become Calamity Sources."
"Calamity Source?" This was Zuo Dao's first time hearing that term.
"Yes, Calamity Source. The origin of calamities. With them, there is hope to reach other realms." The dragon kings had no intention of hiding anything and proceeded to explain everything.
After listening to Ao Yu's words, Zuo Dao finally understood why Cultivators had appeared that day. It was indeed a consequence of a flawed Dao.
Due to the Bloodline within the Two Women, their extraordinary fate was sealed. Thus, every time they faced a tribulation, it was exceptionally challenging.
Because their tribulations were so significant, there was a chance to break through this realm's barriers, allowing Cultivators to achieve a form of Ascendancy.
The Great Celestial Domain was merely one of nine fragments and was also the most severely damaged piece. Therefore, in this world, all Cultivators could at most reach the Half-Step Xuanxian Realm; beyond that point, any further advancement seemed nearly impossible.
At this moment, the importance of the Two Women became evident to Zuo Dao. He understood why those people attacked them and also grasped the intentions of the Four Great Star Sea Dragon Kings. However, knowing this did not compel him to reveal himself; he was already preparing for what lay ahead.
However, there were still some things he needed to clarify.
"How can you be sure that once we go out, we will reach the other domains?"
"Because the Nine Domains are fundamentally one." Although Ao Yu did not elaborate, this statement was enough to clarify everything.
"So there's this connection as well; now I understand," Zuo Dao nodded, grasping the reasoning behind it.
The nine being one—previously, Ao Yu had mentioned that after the Celestial Realm shattered, those immortals had left some contingencies behind, and it seemed this was one of them.
The Great Celestial Domain and the other domains were like the relationship between the inside and outside of a house. To reach the other domains, one must open the door.
But now, the owner of the house had thrown away the key; those inside could not get out, and those outside could not get in.
And the Two Women were the key to opening this door.
What the Four Great Star Sea Dragon Kings did not expect was that although Zuo Dao did not have the key, he knew other ways to open this door.
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