59: Section 59

Section 2:

"Xuer, what brings you to your Royal Father so late?"

Section 3:

"Royal Father, it's like this..."

Section 4:

Xiao Bai pleaded for Tu Shan Mingyi, hoping Ao Bo could grant more time, ideally a month, to have ample time to dig the hole.

Section 5:

Ao Bo's attitude was firm: "No, half a month is the absolute maximum. If that Old Fox can't refine the Medicinal Pills within that period, then don't blame your Royal Father for being ruthless."

Section 6:

"Why are you pleading for that Old Fox, Xuer? This isn't like you."

Section 7:

"Royal Father always taught your child to be broad-minded and never petty."

Section 8:

"Tu Shan Clan Leader often refines nourishing medicine for me, which has benefited your child greatly."

Section 9:

Ao Bo's face was grim, he hesitated to speak, then forced out a smile: "Xuer, go back and rest. Your Royal Father is tired."

Section 10:

Xiao Bai dared not press further and quickly exited the room. This Old Dragon King definitely had something strange going on.

Section 11:

As soon as he exited the room, Xiao Bai slipped into the water grass and immediately activated his Invisibility Technique.

Section 12:

Ao Bo was cautious. Even though Xiao Bai was disguised as his favorite son, he still wasn't at ease.

Section 13:

He opened the door, observed the outside, and only after confirming no one was around did he return to the room, close the door tightly, and bolt it shut.

Section 14:

Xiao Bai used his Invisibility Technique to secretly follow Ao Bo into the room, curious to see what tricks he was up to.

Section 15:

Chapter 79: Fragments of the Demon Emperors Tomb

Section 16:

Ao Bo turned a mechanism, and a bookshelf moved aside to reveal a hidden compartment.

Section 17:

He carefully took out a fragment from an exquisite small wooden box, mumbling to himself: "The Demon Emperors Tomb will reappear in three months. Various forces will surely contend for it then."

Section 18:

"If I don't improve my Cultivation soon, this fragment could easily bring about my demise."

Section 19:

Seeing Ao Bo engrossed, Xiao Bai curiously leaned in to look. The fragment, smaller than a palm, was etched with mountains, rivers, and some strange characters.

Section 20:

Clang!

Section 21:

He accidentally kicked a vase behind Ao Bo.

Section 22:

"Who's there?"

Section 23:

Ao Bo quickly put the fragment back into the box and infused spiritual power to form a spherical barrier around it.

Section 24:

He vigilantly checked every corner of the room but found nothing unusual. Later, he saw a hanging scroll fall from the wall, which dispelled his doubts.

Section 25:

Xiao Bai transformed into a small snake and slipped out through a window crack.

Section 26:

"What is this Old Mud Loach talking about? I didn't understand a single word."

Section 27:

With these questions, Xiao Bai quickly returned to the mansion to consult Tu Shan Mingyi. This old man had lived for over ten thousand years and was knowledgeable; he might know about the Demon Emperors Tomb Ao Bo mentioned.

Section 28:

Tu Shan Mingyi frowned deeply: "No wonder Ao Bo is so anxious, wanting me to refine Medicinal Pills in half a month to help him Breakthrough to a Level 7 Demon King."

Section 29:

"So it's related to the Demon Emperors Tomb."

Section 30:

Tu Shan Mingyi counted on his fingers, then realized: "That's right, it should be in three months."

Section 31:

"The last time it appeared was about ten thousand years ago. At that time, various major forces slaughtered each other to contend for the treasures of the Demon Emperors Tomb. Most died inside the Tomb, with only a few top powerhouses escaping."

Section 32:

Xiao Bai listened with great interest. Tu Shan Mingyi was still a small fox back then, with very low Cultivation, and was not qualified to participate in that contention at all.

Section 33:

The former Clan Chief of the Tu Shan Fox Clan and six Grand Elders from the clan went to contend. Later, only the Clan Chief returned alone; the other six Grand Elders all perished in the Demon Emperors Tomb.

Section 34:

In the entire Xuan Tian Continent, no Demon Emperor has appeared in the last ten thousand years. As long as one can obtain the treasures from the Demon Emperors Tomb, their Cultivation will greatly improve, especially the Demon Emperors Blood Essence, which is the fastest shortcut to advance to the Emperor Realm.

Section 35:

Even Demonic Beasts with extraordinary talent would struggle to reach the Emperor Realm after tens of thousands of years of Cultivating. The Demon Emperor is the ceiling of combat power in the entire Xuan Tian Continent, and not only the major forces of the Monster Realm will contend for it.

Section 36:

The Dragon Clan, Human Race Cultivators, Demon Race, and Ghost Race will all go to contend for it.

Section 37:

As Tu Shan Mingyi recounted this past event, he inevitably became excited.

Section 38:

Xiao Bai asked: "What is the purpose of the fragment in Ao Bo, that Old Mud Loach's, hand?"

Section 39:

Tu Shan Mingyi was a little surprised: "That Mixed-breed Dragon actually got such a good item. If other forces knew, he would probably invite disaster upon himself."

Section 40:

"With his strength as a Level 6 Demon King, he definitely can't guard this fragment."

Section 41:

"There are nine fragments in total. When put together, they can reveal the location of the Demon Emperors Tomb. After the great battle ten thousand years ago, the location of the Demon Emperors Tomb became very mysterious."

Section 42:

"Only by collecting all nine fragments can the specific location be found in three months. These are also the keys required to enter the Tomb."

Section 43:

Xiao Bai showed a mischievous smile: "I want to steal this fragment."

Section 44:

Tu Shan Mingyi shook his head: "Ao Bo has the strength of a Level 6 Demon King. Although he achieved it by consuming various Medicinal Pills, there's still a gap compared to traditional Level 6 Demon King powerhouses of the Dragon Clan, but he's definitely not someone you can shake."

Section 45:

"Isn't he desperately in need of Medicinal Pills to improve his Cultivation? I think we can work with that."

Section 46:

Seeing Tu Shan Mingyi reveal his cunning fox tail, Xiao Bai felt there was hope. That mischievous expression was carved from the same mold as Tu Shan You You.

Section 47:

Ao Bo unleashed a flood that submerged the entire Tu Shan Village, almost annihilating the Tu Shan Fox Clan.

Section 48:

For such genocidal hatred, Tu Shan Mingyi wished he could eat his flesh and drink his blood, but due to the disparity in strength, he could only endure the humiliation and wait for an opportunity. Now was a very good one.

Section 49:

"You go ahead and get busy. I'll await your good news."

Section 50:

"Wait!"

Section 51:

Xiao Bai was about to go out to dig a hole when he was suddenly called back.

Section 52:

"I need Dragon Lice eggs to add to the Medicinal Pills. Please find them for me as soon as possible. Yu Ji should know where to find them."

Section 53:

"Okay, I'll go to her now."

Section 54:

Xiao Bai quickly went to look for Yu Ji but couldn't find her anywhere in the mansion.

Section 55:

So he called over a servant: "Have you seen the Royal Consort?"

Section 56:

"Reporting to Your Highness, the Royal Consort just left."

Section 57:

"Which direction did she go?"

Section 58:

The Scallop Spirit Maid shook her head: "This servant doesn't know."

Section 59:

Xiao Bai could only go out to search himself, but he searched everywhere nearby and still didn't see Yu Ji.

Section 60:

"Strange, where could she go so late? Did she return to Merfolk Palace?"

Section 61:

"That shouldn't be. She's always been very sensible and would never leave without saying goodbye."

Section 62:

Finally, he found traces of Yu Ji at the place where he had been digging earlier.

Section 63:

He saw her picking up a hammer and chisel, using all her strength to dig. The rock was exceptionally hard, and with her low Cultivation, it was completely futile.

Section 64:

Yu Ji's smooth, jade-like hands were covered in wounds, but she still didn't stop, gritting her teeth and continuing to chisel. Each hammer blow made her whole body tremble.

Section 65:

Xiao Bai was greatly moved. He stepped forward and took her hand: "Stop. You're not accomplishing anything like this, and you'll only hurt yourself."

Section 66:

"I know I'm useless, but even if I can only chip away a little, with enough time, I'll eventually break through this rock."

Section 67:

"Don't break through the rock only to attract all the Shrimp Soldiers."

Section 68:

Xiao Bai pulled Yu Ji away quickly and sealed the area again so that passing Shrimp Soldiers wouldn't see it.

Section 69:

"Let's go quickly. This hole is very hard to dig. I'll handle it from now on; you don't need to worry."

Section 70:

"Where are we going?" Yu Ji asked curiously.

Section 71:

"Do you know where to find Dragon Lice?"

Section 72:

"Uh..." Yu Ji rolled her big eyes, thinking carefully: "It seems they only exist at the junction of Bibo Sea and Black Sea."

Section 73:

"These poisonous insects live on Dragon scales. Every so often, the Dragon Clan organizes a large army to clear out the Dragon Lice, so over time, they can only hide in that bottomless trench."

Section 74:

As she spoke, Yu Ji was already leading the way. These insects also caused great harm to Merfolk.

Section 75:

"You go back to the mansion first. It's very dangerous there, don't follow."

Section 76:

"Big Brother Xiao, don't worry, I'll take care of myself."

Section 77:

Xiao Bai shook his finger: "No, you must go back to the mansion first. Tu Shan Clan Leader is still there. Go keep an eye on things; I'm afraid Ao Tianba and his group might come to cause trouble."

Section 78:

"Okay... you be careful."

Section 79:

"Don't worry, I can ensure my safe return."

Section 80:

Now possessing the strength of a Level 3 Demon King, coupled with a Physique immune to all poisons, and the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques, Xiao Bai didn't believe he couldn't get it done.

Section 81:

To better conceal his identity, Xiao Bai transformed into a Banded Sea Snake, with dark brown ring-like patterns all over its body, extremely venomous. Sea Yao generally wouldn't provoke such poisonous snakes.

Section 82:

He swam with all his might towards the trench, needing to get the Dragon Lice eggs as quickly as possible.

Section 83:

Chapter 80: The Female Flood Dragon Also Has Two... The surroundings were pitch black, a kind of bottomless darkness.

Section 84:

A massive trench lay before Xiao Bai, like a huge black hole swallowing all the light from the surrounding sea, also serving as the demarcation line between the Black Sea and Bibo Sea.

Section 85:

Ordinary Yao Beasts dared not approach this trench; just looking at its bottomless terror from afar would scare them away.

Section 86:

Xiao Bai possessed the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques, allowing him to move freely regardless of how dark his surroundings were, without needing light.

Section 87:

"I'll charge in first. I must get these Dragon Lice eggs. Once I deal with Ao Bo, that Old Mud Loach, everything else will be easy, and I won't have to dig holes anymore."

Section 88:

"Although I'm usually good at digging, the rocks there are harder than iron plates. Drilling a large hole through a hundred meters of rock is indeed very strenuous and time-consuming."

Section 89:

"I don't know when it would ever get done, and I wouldn't want to do it this way if there were any other options."

Section 90:

Xiao Bai chose not to revert to his original form. Maintaining the shape of a meter-long Banded Sea Snake was still good for now. No suicidal Yao Beast would dare to target such a highly venomous sea snake.

Section 91:

Xiao Bai plunged into the trench and swam downwards with all his might. Limited by his size, the power he exerted was indeed much less than his original giant python form.

Section 92:

Rocks continuously fell from the cliff walls on both sides of the trench, and a pungent white smoke constantly erupted from the deep seabed, carrying a strong sulfur smell, likely caused by underwater lava.

Section 93:

Swoosh!

Section 94:

Xiao Bai decisively reverted to his original form, relying on his inherently iron-hard outer skin to directly withstand the falling rocks.

Section 95:

Suddenly, he was pulled into a cave in the cliff face by a strong suction force. A large amount of water continuously surged in, forming a huge vortex.

Section 96:

Xiao Bai struggled with all his might but couldn't break free from this force. As a red light burst forth, he seemed to be sucked into another space.

Section 97:

Here, there was no bottomless gloom of the trench, nor the powerful water pressure of the deep sea, but a feeling similar to land.

Section 98:

The surroundings were very dry, consisting entirely of towering black rock cliffs.