476: Goddess of the South Sea

The passage of time seemed to only affect Mortals and low-level Qi Refining Cultivators; to the various powerful forces in the Li Luan Sea Region, it appeared to have no effect at all.

Two years passed in a flash.

Within the Li Luan Sea Region, Genius Cultivators rose and fell, leaving behind countless legends.

It seemed to ignite the Li Luan Sea Region, which had been dormant for many years.

Although the matter originated with the Zhou Family of Guizhou Island.

However, unlike the bustling outside world.

Today, Qingyang Peak remained as it was before.

Qingyang Peak summit.

"Third Aunt."

Zhou Leyi, the Head of the Zhou Family, who carried a hint of authority, arrived at the Qingyang Peak summit.

He came before a gentle female Cultivator in white, and sat down cross-legged.

"Just now, the Zhang Family sent a verbal message."

"They said that since the Dark Moon Palace appeared once, there has been no news of it. The alliance has investigated for a long time, but found nothing, as if it never appeared."

Zhou Leyi looked at the spiritual tea offered to him, thanking the giver while relaying the news from the Zhang Family.

"Vanished without a trace... Could the encounter with Xiutong really have been a coincidence...?"

Zhou Liyue pondered slightly upon hearing this.

"Although that may be the case, we still need to act cautiously and restrain the Clan Disciples. Do not be careless."

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Liyue could not come to a conclusion, so she could only advise Zhou Leyi.

"That's what I thought too."

Zhou Leyi nodded.

"Has Le Ren already entered seclusion?"

Zhou Liyue recalled what Zhou Leren had said earlier and asked Zhou Leyi.

"Indeed, Eldest Brother's cultivation has reached Perfection. He entered seclusion yesterday. When he emerges, he should already be in the Middle Nascent Soul Stage."

Zhou Leyi smiled slightly, quite pleased.

"Also, because more and more people came to visit and spar with Xiutong recently, she became annoyed and has also entered seclusion."

Zhou Leyi took a light sip of the spiritual tea in his cup and added.

Previously, it was publicly announced that Zhou Xiutong had entered seclusion, but in reality, she had not; it was merely an excuse.

However, as more and more Genius Cultivators came to visit.

Zhou Xiutong simply decided to truly enter seclusion.

Upon hearing this.

Zhou Liyue shook her head and chuckled, but her eyes still held some worry.

Zhou Xiutong's prominence was too great.

That rumor even placed Zhou Xiutong at the center of attention.

Although the Zhou Family had already revealed the truth of the matter to the alliance, hinting that the rumor was an attempt by the Dark Moon Palace to muddy the waters.

But they feared that those with ulterior motives would be wary and take extreme actions.

Later, although various family Geniuses emerged one after another, overshadowing Zhou Xiutong's prominence.

There was still a risk.

Now, truly entering seclusion was not a bad choice.

"This is good as well, to let Xiutong's prominence cool down a bit."

The Li Luan Sea Region is vast.

Genius Disciples from various cultivation forces emerge endlessly.

I believe it won't be long.

A new Genius will replace Zhou Xiutong's title as the Foremost Genius.

By then, it will be a bit safer.

"There is one more matter."

"Regarding the Merman Royal Court Ruins that Xiutong asked the Clan to pay attention to earlier."

"Just now, someone from the Zhang Family brought a classic text, sent by Sea Tide."

"Inside, there is a vague record that seems to be related to the Merman Royal Court."

Zhou Leyi nodded, agreeing with his Third Aunt. A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind; being too prominent is not a good thing.

Then, he took out an ancient book and handed it to Zhou Liyue.

Zhou Liyue took the ancient book.

She gently opened it.

"In ancient times, a Goddess appeared, protecting all people, calming waves and tides, bringing favorable weather, revered as the Goddess of the South Sea..."

Within the ancient book, there were only twenty-odd characters recorded, along with an imprint.

"Sea Tide said that this imprint is somewhat similar to the patterns seen in the Merman Royal Court Ruins, and he speculates that this Goddess of the South Sea might be related to the Merman Royal Court Ruins, which is why he sent this ancient book."

While Zhou Liyue was examining the records in the ancient book, Zhou Leyi softly explained.

Zhou Liyue looked, and indeed, beneath the record, there was an imprint about an inch in size, formed by various patterns.

"Where is the 'South Sea' mentioned in this ancient book?"

Zhou Liyue looked for a moment, but in her mind, there was no memory similar to this imprint. She closed the ancient book in her hand and asked Zhou Leyi.

"This ancient book is from a long time ago, and there are no maps. Based on this name alone, Sea Tide also doesn't know."

Zhou Leyi said with a bitter smile.

One must know that with the changing times, names are constantly changing.

Moreover, it is unknown when this record was made, and it seems to record Mortal affairs, making it even more difficult to investigate.

Zhou Liyue also knew the difficulties involved.

Her previous question was merely a stroke of luck.

"There's no rush for this matter. Make an imprint of this mark and have the Clan Disciples pay attention to it."

Zhou Liyue handed the ancient book back.

"That's all we can do."

Zhou Leyi nodded slightly.

He then stayed on Qingyang Peak for a moment longer before heading downwards.

Qingyang Peak.

Inside an Immortal Cave.

Among elegant pavilions.

Two figures were playing chess between the pavilions.

One of them had a fair, beardless face, was dressed in a dashing white robe, and gently fanned himself with a folding fan.

Opposite the jade-faced, white-robed Cultivator was an elegant and handsome green robe guest.

At this moment.

A young figure entered from outside.

"Elder Ruoxian, Elder Beihai, this is a newly released Clan mission to find a place called 'South Sea' and a special imprint."

The young figure bowed to the chess players in the pavilion.

"Yunxing, you've come at just the right time. Come and see how this game is going!"

Hearing the voice, Qi Dade, the jade-faced, white-robed Cultivator, his eyes lit up, and he waved to Zhou Yunxing.

Opposite him, the elegant and handsome Elder Beihai glared.

This person was truly shameless.

He had not won against him in several previous games.

Elder Beihai had originally intended to give way, which was why he had fallen into a disadvantage.

"Qi Dade, oh Qi Dade, you haven't recognized your own strength..."

"Two Elders, please spare me."

Outside the pavilion, Zhou Yunxing wore a bitter smile.

He did not want to be caught between the two Elders.

Qi Dade and Elder Beihai glared at each other, neither willing to show weakness... Three years later.

Above Qingyang Peak.

A powerful Aura burst forth.

Inside an Immortal Cave.

Zhou Leren, who was sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes and stood up, slowly retracting the Aura of the Middle Nascent Soul Stage into his body.

At the same time.

Beneath the waters of Gui Zhou Island, a giant beast seemed to awaken.

"Ding ~"

"Name: Mo Xuan;

Race: Black Water Profound Serpent;

Bloodline: Sacred Beast;

Lifespan: 312 / 32400 years (+);

Talents: Water Control, Wind Control, Cloud Gathering, Heaven and Earth;

Innate Divine Ability: Summon Wind and Call Rain, Realm of Clouds and Mist, Eye of Heaven and Earth, One Transforms into Ten Thousand;

Associated Magic Treasure: mountain sea pearl, clan-guarding divine stele;

Divine Ability: Water Form: Myriad Transformations, Wind Form - Traceless, Cloud Form: Mist Concealment, Universe - World Transformation, Size As Desired Transformation Divine Ability, Breath Concealment Divine Ability, Six Transformations of the Demonic Body, Riding Clouds and Driving Mist, Dividing Spirit and Transforming Thought, Summoning: Descent of Spirit, mirror of heaven and earth, Lost Void Domain, Body as a Grotto-Heaven (+);

Realm: Early Void Refining (+);

clan protecting system Binding: Zhou Family, Head of the Zhou Family — Zhou Leyi.

Clan Fortune Points: 7200"