60: Section 60

"Wow, it's so hot. How can there be such a scorching place under the sea?"

Xiao Bai slowly walked towards the source of the light. A massive amount of scorching lava entered his view, forming a lake of lava.

"I have to leave quickly. If I fall into this boiling lava, I'll turn into braised snake meat."

Xiao Bai decisively turned and left. The lava continuously churned, and every eruption formed a fire snake tens of meters long, surging towards the shore.

Suddenly, a fiery red tail reached out from the lava and mercilessly dragged Xiao Bai down into the lava.

He was utterly powerless against this force; he couldn't even use the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques. This was the first time Xiao Bai had felt such despair since starting his Demonic Cultivation.

Seeing the lava closing in, Xiao Bai had no options left. He could only close his eyes and hope his body could withstand the scorching of the lava.

"Ah..."

He let out a groundhog-like shriek. This time, he was truly terrified; his very bone fragments might melt.

*Plop!*

A Fire Demon Jiao Dragon sprang out from the lava. Its entire body was blood red, and the horn on its head was straight, short, and unbranched.

This was a typical Jiao Dragon characteristic, except that this one was a Fire Demon Jiao Dragon that had evolved by consuming lava.

When he was only about ten centimeters away from the lava, Xiao Bai's body instantly stopped.

Scorching lava sprayed onto his snakeskin, causing a burning sensation. He could withstand this heat for a short time, but if it lasted longer, things would get difficult.

"White Snake, welcome to This Seat's territory."

Xiao Bai was stunned. The Fire Demon Jiao Dragon in front of him could actually speak, and judging by her voice, she was female, which truly surprised him.

He really couldn't figure out what this Jiao Dragon wanted. This posture didn't seem like a simple invitation for him to be a guest, nor did she seem intent on taking his life.

Moreover, the Jiao Dragon's strength was far above Xiao Bai's; he had no power to resist.

"May I ask what Your Excellency intends? I was merely passing through this precious land."

The Fire Demon Jiao Dragon easily used her claw to move Xiao Bai to the shore, seemingly afraid he would be burned to death by the lava.

"It's simple. It's only because you have two? And I happen to have two as well..."

Xiao Bai quickly shook his head, completely disbelieving: "No way. I've never seen one with two openings."

The Fire Demon Jiao Dragon was straightforward and immediately exposed herself in front of Xiao Bai, dispelling his doubts.

"How about that? Do you believe me now?"

"The reason I sought you out is also simple: as long as you help me complete the task of continuing my lineage, I will not only let you go but also reward you with a treasure."

Xiao Bai gasped in astonishment, his eyes wider than a bull's egg. He couldn't recover his senses for a moment.

This was truly an eye-opener for him. This was the real match between two equally powerful kun kun.

They could perfectly match up, without any sense of incompatibility.

Xiao Bai grinned: "I am a snake, and Your Excellency is a Jiao Dragon. I am truly reaching above my station."

"What? You want to refuse?"

The Fire Demon Jiao Dragon spewed flames from her mouth and revealed her sharp Dragon claws to display her combat power.

"If you don't agree, This Seat will kill you right now. It won't delay my plans at all. Think about it carefully."

Xiao Bai shivered in fright: "Damn, you play hardball! I am impressed."

After Take Human Form, Xiao Bai genuinely found it difficult to engage with a completely beastial form, unless he could see their true appearance after they had also transformed.

Just like with Bai Su back then, when things got heated, he could switch between her transformed and original form, engaging in both.

To dispel the doubts in Xiao Bai's heart, the Fire Demon Jiao Dragon decisively transformed into human form to show her sincerity.

She was in standard Dragon-human Form, similar in appearance to Ao Xue, with a tail behind her buttocks and red Dragon scales on her skin.

Her looks weren't stunning, but they were above average, which was barely acceptable.

"How is it? I'm not ugly after Take Human Form, am I?"

Xiao Bai chuckled: "Just barely passable."

To help Xiao Bai make up his mind, the opponent's Information Panel popped up in his mind for the first time. Perhaps the System was deliberately doing this from the shadows; this soft, cute girl System was sometimes truly mischievous.

Is there a possibility in the future that the System could Transform into Human Form and give birth to a small System? That would be absolutely awesome.

[Fire Demon Jiao Dragon]

[Age] Ten Thousand Years

[Cultivation] Seventh Rank Demon King

[Bloodline] Demonic Beast

[original form] 52 meters

[Characteristics] Vicious and irritable. Must not be offended.

She actually had the Rank of a Seventh Rank Demon King and was a Demonic Beast—the highest Bloodline and Rank among all the demonesses Xiao Bai had been with.

In order to conceive powerful offspring and obtain more rewards, he had to rise to the challenge.

Determined to regain the face he had just lost, Xiao Bai was the first to make a move on the Fire Demon Jiao Dragon.

This was his first time rolling around in the lava, and surprisingly, there was no burning sensation on his snakeskin. It was as comfortable as soaking in the Hot Springs, perhaps due to his union with the Fire Demon Jiao Dragon.

He had tried it before on trees, on roof beams, in the grass, in the water, and in the air, but doing it in the lava was something Xiao Bai had never dared to imagine.

This was truly taking things to the extreme. Afterward, the Fire Demon Jiao Dragon gifted Xiao Bai a Crimson Flame Demon Blade, which was countless times stronger than his original Snake Spear.

"Seeing that your body is entirely blood-red, I'll call you Chi Lin from now on."

The Fire Demon Jiao Dragon looked delighted; she loved the name, and it suited her temperament well.

"Then are you called Bai Lin?"

"No, I am called Xiao Bai."

The two of them chatted for a while. The Fire Demon Jiao Dragon agreed to help Xiao Bai retrieve the Dragon Lice Eggs. With her joining, the matter would be much easier.

They then left the territory and swam towards the depths of the Ocean Trench.

Chapter 81: It Was Settled That Easily?

The Fire Demon Jiao Dragon, Chi Lin, led the way. Even in the deep sea, her entire body still emitted the scorching heat of lava, which the seawater could not extinguish.

"Be careful and stay close to me. Those Dragon Lice love eating Dragons and snakes. If they find you alone, they will rush forward desperately."

"Mhm..."

The further down they went, the more animal skeletons appeared, mainly belonging to elongated creatures.

Giant Water Pythons and the corpses of various Dragons were piled up like mountains, a spectacular sight.

Xiao Bai felt his hair stand on end and tightly followed Chi Lin.

"Aren't you afraid?"

Chi Lin sneered contemptuously: "If those Dragon Lice don't want to become barbecue, let them come."

"The Dragons that died were mainly Mixed-breed Dragons. They have low Water Attribute Cultivation, so it's not surprising that they became food for the Dragon Lice."

Chi Lin's entire body emitted scorching heat; her burning physique was like lava. The large number of Dragon Lice lying in ambush on both sides of the Cliff Wall dared not approach.

Dozens of confused Dragon Lice rushed forward, attempting a sneak attack, but they were burned into black charcoal before they even touched her.

"Go quickly and report to the Dragon Louse King, or This Seat will burn all of you to a crisp! The seawater won't be able to protect you."

At the bottom of the Ocean Trench in the Endless Abyss, there was a vast area of megalithic fortress structures. This was the Dragon Lice Headquarters.

Two Dragon Lice Scouts quickly ran into one of the largest stone fortresses.

"Reporting to the Great King, a Jiao Dragon and a White Python have rushed into our territory, and the Jiao Dragon is constantly provoking us."

The Dragon Louse King was enormous, dozens of times larger than the Dragon Lice next to him.

He admired his dark, shiny armor, feeling complacent and completely unhurried: "Just let the little ones eat them. Why bother This King with such trivial matters?"

"Great King, the White Python seems easier to deal with, but the Jiao Dragon is covered in flames. Our brothers are burned to a crisp as soon as they get close."

"What? Why did *she* come here too? Quickly, help This King up."

The Dragon Louse King had clearly guessed the identity of the visitor, as there was only one Jiao Dragon radiating flames in the surrounding vast sea area.

Because of his large size, he needed over a dozen Female Dragon Lice to help him tidy his appearance. The Dragon Louse King personally led his Guard Team out to welcome them.

"We respectfully welcome the Fire Demon Jiao Dragon Venerable."

The Dragon Louse King adopted a respectful posture, and the Dragon Lice Army around him also bowed in salute.

They welcomed Chi Lin and Xiao Bai with the greatest formality.

Xiao Bai couldn't help but give a thumbs-up: "Amazing! Why are these Dragon Lice so respectful towards you?"

Chi Lin smiled slightly: "My strength is obvious. They only submit to the strong."

The Dragon Louse King stepped forward with a fawning expression: "Venerable, you didn't notify me in advance of your visit. We haven't prepared anything, please forgive our negligence."

"No matter. Let's go inside and talk."

"Venerable, please enter. Brother White Snake, please enter."

Xiao Bai nodded slightly. He never expected the brutal and murderous Dragon Louse King to be so polite. He was benefitting from Chi Lin's prestige.

"Serve the finest tea, prepare the songs and dances."

Chi Lin slowly raised her hand: "Tea will suffice. There's no need for songs and dances. Your Dragon Lice Dancers don't fit my aesthetic."

The dancers who were halfway there were dismissed. Chi Lin didn't want to beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"Normally, we keep to ourselves and live peacefully in our respective territories with no grudges. Today, I've come with my Brother White Snake here to discuss a deal with the Dragon Louse Great King."

"Oh?" The Dragon Louse King's eyes lit up: "Venerable, please speak."

Xiao Bai spoke up: "I want to borrow some Insect Eggs from the Dragon Louse Great King. Of course, this won't be a free loan."

"After the matter is concluded, the entire Azurewave Sea Dragon Clan will be given to you as nourishment, and we will split the Azurewave Sea Dragon Clan's territory. But there is one condition: you must not harm the Merfolk."

"Is that true?"