Ask for a title

Ding!

The four individuals from Qingfeng Temple had just regrouped, intending to engage in a major battle.

The Charm, which had transformed into the image of a True Dragon King, closed its eyes. As its eyes closed, a golden, jade-like sound permeated the heavens and earth.

When it reopened them, the dragon's head directly pierced through!

Everything around them was no longer still; the ship's propeller began to creak again, and the frozen seawater resumed its waves.

However, the few individuals who were preparing to rush out with their swords suddenly realized something.

Everything around them had returned to normal, but they themselves were frozen!

Ou Zishu's sword-holding hand trembled uncontrollably, but his body remained motionless, and the Tiger Mountain brothers beside him were in the same state!

This is bad!

If this continues, won't we be left to be slaughtered!

The magnificent and ferocious dragon head instantly arrived near the small boat.

At this moment, although the few individuals knew this was not a True Dragon King, seeing this immensely huge dragon head still left them incredibly shocked.

The dragon head resembled a majestic mountain peak that obscured the sun and sky. The pale moonlight shone through the thick fog, and the two bright moons suspended on the dragon's head shimmered with an unusual glow.

The True Dragon King spoke, uttering human words.

"Am I a dragon, or a god?"

A deep, ancient-sounding voice came through.

Everyone's bodies were frozen and unable to move, but Nian Nian plopped down onto the ground.

Her large eyes welled up with tears, "Oh dear..."

Ou Zishu was the first to react.

"It... it's asking for a title... I remember now, that book recorded that Charms ask humans for titles; this is their only way to advance."

Judging by the abilities of this Charm, it has likely reached the point of breaking through to a Three Yang Realm expert.

Although it used illusions, it truly caused the seawater to freeze just now.

To be able to control the entire world within a certain area, if we really let it get its title this time, I'm afraid it will become an existence that will make us despair!

"Nian Nian... don't answer..."

The Charm chose the youngest, Nian Nian.

It asked a question that, no matter how it was answered, would allow it to construct the True Dragon King Dharma Body.

A True Dragon King is not only a dragon but also a god.

So, it doesn't matter whether you answer 'dragon' or 'god'.

As long as the other party responds, it can undergo a transformation.

The sound that escaped Ou Zishu's throat was drowned out by the rustling of the True Dragon King's scales opening and closing.

Trying to communicate with Nian Nian through mental interaction was also completely useless.

"If you do not answer, all of you shall perish under my glory."

The ancient dragon's voice fell again.

Its enormous eyes gleamed with a sinister, evil smile.

This Charm has existed in the Chaotic Demon Sea for over ten thousand years, and all the legends of True Dragon Kings in the surrounding area originated because of it.

The true ancient True Dragon Kings were already annihilated by the Human Emperors in the long river of history.

And the circulated legends of True Dragon Kings were deliberately created by it to seek a title and become a True Dragon!

This was its ninety-ninth attempt to seek a title!

For this final attempt, to ensure foolproof success, it had waited for decades!

With ninety-eight successful title-seeking attempts, it had already become the absolute ruler of this nearby sea area!

Finally, it encountered such a young child in the Chaotic Demon Sea!

As the saying goes, 'children's words are innocent'; once this title-seeking attempt succeeds, it can construct a true True Dragon King Dharma Body. At that time, it will truly possess a trace of True Dragon King power!

By then, even if it cannot achieve the dominance of the ancient True Dragon Kings, becoming a ruler of a region will be absolutely no problem!

Thinking of this, the Charm could no longer control its joy.

Nian Nian was startled by the dragon's voice and subconsciously looked at her masters and uncles, but they could not give any feedback at this moment.

"You are..."

Nian Nian pouted and began to speak.

The few individuals from Qingfeng Temple, unable to control their bodies, fell into complete despair.

Everyone looked at Nian Nian in horror; once Nian Nian answered, everything would be over!

But at this moment, a slender, pale hand reached out from behind, and a finger blocked Nian Nian's lips.

It was Zhong Qing!

Zhong Qing could still move?!

The few individuals from Qingfeng Temple were stunned.

But they couldn't spare a moment to think about why Zhong Qing could move.

"Stop her quickly! Don't let Nian Nian answer!"

Ou Zishu transmitted his voice, and the Tiger Mountain brothers also understood the Charm's title-seeking, and the four of them were extremely anxious.

If this Charm succeeded in obtaining its title today, the surrounding waters would likely be devastated!

This Charm clearly didn't expect why someone could move freely within its domain?!

Zhong Qing bent down, leaned close to Nian Nian's ear, and whispered with a smile.

Nian Nian's eyes instantly cleared, and she looked up, nodding at Zhong Qing.

"But wouldn't saying that be a bit rude?"

Zhong Qing gave a confirming look.

"You are a piece of shit!"

The enormous dragon head was visibly stunned, and everything fell silent amidst the rustling of its scales.

"Ah!!!!!"

The ancient, deep sound of the dragon head turned into a sharp, explosive roar!

Swish, swish, swish!

The True Dragon King's true body exploded!

Countless scales rained down from the sky, and its colossal body, like a mountain, crumbled and disintegrated.

It was like a mountain collapsing into water, stirring up a hundred-meter tsunami!

As the True Dragon King's body dissipated, the few individuals from Qingfeng Temple also returned to normal, and Nian Nian was scooped up by Ou Zishu.

"Good Nian Nian!"

"Good lad!"

Tiger Mountain walked over and slapped Zhong Qing's shoulder.

"You, lad, you're quite something, keeping your abilities hidden!"

"You're also in the Sanyin Realm, aren't you!"

Tiger Mountain saw that Zhong Qing's foundation seemed ordinary, but when he himself couldn't move earlier, Zhong Qing was able to communicate with Nian Nian.

This indicated that his mental strength was definitely superior to his own.

However, considering that Qingfeng Temple followed a body-cultivation focused sect, their mental strength would naturally be somewhat inferior to ordinary Sanyin Realm cultivators.

With this estimation, Zhong Qing's level was probably also in the Sanyin Realm.

"Are you truly without sect or faction? Why not join us!"

"Encountering a Charm means this journey isn't peaceful; we plan to return immediately. How about you come back to Qingfeng Temple with us?!"

If they brought back a Sanyin Realm cultivator, that would be a great thing.

Nian Nian giggled in Ou Zishu's arms at this moment.

"Yes, yes! If you come to our temple, I, this young lady, will protect you! No one will dare bully you!"

Liu Shan and Fo Shan followed closely, nodding at Zhong Qing, showing him much more respect.

Zhong Qing smiled and shook his head, "Let's part ways here."

Tiger Mountain was stunned: "Are you saying you want to separate from us now? Are you still going to Zhongzhou?"

Zhong Qing nodded in affirmation.

"You, lad, in that Zhongzhou region, your Sanyin Realm cultivation isn't enough! You haven't even reached Split Sea Pass and you've already encountered a Charm!"

"The Chaotic Demon Sea is clearly not peaceful lately!"

"Listen, return with us! Even if you don't want to join us, we can separate once we're ashore!"

Zhong Qing still shook his head.

Now Ou Zishu was also a bit confused: "Little brother, why is this? We know your aspirations are grand and you wish to go to the Zhongzhou Realm, but this journey truly requires careful planning."

"What's more, there isn't even a second ship now, and you already know about the air restrictions in the Chaotic Demon Sea, making it impossible to cross by force..."

Zhong Qing smiled faintly, his finger gently stroking the sail, his body leaning slightly forward.

His eyes calmly looked towards the dark rocks not far away.

"There might be a ship."

Behind the dark rocks, a dark figure was hiding there.

This figure looked human-like, but it had a fox face, with bluish-gray fur covering its dull skin, and it was watching the people on the boat with a sinister expression.

"It's that Charm! It's not dead!"

Ou Zishu thought of the Charm's appearance as described in ancient texts.

The few individuals from Qingfeng Temple simultaneously drew their swords, and the Charm sprang up and shot out directly.

Hiss!

"You ruined my cultivation, cut off my path forward; do you still think you can leave?! It's not that easy!"

A piercing shriek was filled with endless hatred.

Although the Charm failed to obtain its title, its inherent strength was already exceptional, and the profound energy it unleashed in its fury caused the surrounding space to vibrate and distort.

"This! This! This Charm is actually a Three Yang Realm existence!"

A dazzling light suddenly burst forth, rushing forward with the Charm.

At this moment, its attack, to some extent, shook the laws of space.

The few individuals from Qingfeng Temple felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave!

Were they still going to die here!

As everyone despaired, Zhong Qing gently extended his finger.

"Ah!"

The Charm let out a sharp cry, and its space-shaking attack suddenly vanished.

The next moment, the Charm's body directly landed on the ship's deck!

"My lord, spare me! It was I who failed to recognize your greatness!"

Everyone looked at each other!

"Huh?!"