Section 1: Star Ocean Dragon Palace Azure Dragon, Vast Wish Under the Tree Unwilling Heart

  Timeless rivers and mountains, countless scenery. Wind blowing rain beating, nine states like a painting.

  One of the nine states, Xingzhou, has a vast expanse of blue waves, with the sky hanging low over the sea. The islands are like pearls, scattered throughout. Human culture is prosperous, and the surging tide of heroes and outstanding people flows endlessly, washing away the old and bringing forth the new.

  Among the heroes, there was a majestic dragon king named Jiang Bo who dominated the ocean and looked down on the world. Before his death, he felt that no one could succeed him. Therefore, he set up a secret treasure of the Star Dragon Palace, waiting for someone with fate to inherit his legacy.

  The news spread, causing a sensation. Countless people, one after another, exhausted their youth and energy, just to find the Star Ocean Dragon Palace and become the next generation's Sea Dragon King.

  Chu Yun is one of them.

  "Heaven and earth are mysterious, the sea bottom is hidden, the celestial star leads to countless light. The Dragon King of the Sea only left this thread, countless people thought about it until they went crazy, even risking everything to search for treasure, losing their families and homes. But for over 130 years, the Starry Sea Dragon Palace has remained elusive. However, today! I, Chu Yun, have finally found it!!"

  Cerulean seawater surged around him. Light waves rippled, like a dreamlike illusion. In the clear line of sight, coral trees formed a forest, scattered among the snowy white sand, as if they were pieces of golden fire clouds.

  Chu Yun stood in front of the Dragon Palace gate, her heart surging.

  He looked around and already knew: these coral trees were laid out by the Sea Dragon King Jiang Bo as a huge maze. To get through here, you must be in the cold moonless night with dense stars, and use the starlight projected onto the sea surface to guide the way.

  This enormous maze is ingeniously designed, with a perfect blend of the mysterious and the natural, without any hint of artificiality, perfectly merging with nature.

  The coral forest here is beautiful, magnificent and resplendent, covering a vast area, stretching endlessly. It is considered one of the eight great wonders of Xingzhou by the world. Every year, there are many tourists who come to admire the beautiful scenery.

  "Who would have thought that the legendary Star Ocean Dragon Palace was actually set up right under people's noses? The more people focus on the beauty of these coral forests, the more they are confused by the big array. Only by giving up the beautiful scenery and walking through the shuttle, relying on the light spots projected onto the sea surface above the head, can one break through the maze and reach the center of the array. Alas, if I had discovered this secret ten or so years ago, how great it would have been!"

  Chu Yun couldn't help but sigh in his heart. At this time, he was only thirty-six years old, but his temples were white, his face was dry and withered, and he had lost his left foot, replaced by a prosthetic one. He didn't look like a robust man in his thirties, but rather an old man in his sixties or seventies.

  His body was also scarred and heavily injured. These were the marks left behind from his years of searching for hidden treasures in various ruins, tombs, dangerous places, and sunken ships, where he encountered deadly traps and fierce enemies.

  Chu Yun loves adventure and freedom, and is unwilling to be ordinary. His innate personality makes him a well-known explorer in Xingzhou, with a considerable reputation.

  But Chu Yun knew that his lifetime achievement would probably stop at this point.

  He is very clear about his physical condition. His vitality has been completely drained, and he can only survive now by relying on a strong spirit.

  On land, he can't walk for half a time, and has to sit down to rest. In cold weather, all the joints on his body are cold and sore. Sometimes when sleeping, he can sleep for a day and a night. Dazed and confused, having nightmares one after another.

  Seeing people of the same age walking briskly in front of her, Chu Yun felt envious but had no regrets.

  For someone like him, a low-ranking character, with little power and influence, to surpass those who are from wealthy families, have strong backing and are the proud sons of heaven. He can only use unorthodox tactics, constantly taking risks, seeking benefits in great danger. To support his cultivation.

  However, the result was disappointing. Ending up like this now, he absolutely cannot be considered successful.

  Xinghai Longgong, is just one of his many goals. With years of rich experience, he collected all the deeds of Jiang Bo, from his late years' various performances, boldly hypothesizing and carefully verifying.

  It took only three years to find this place.

  Star Ocean Dragon Palace, the inheritance place of the former Sea Dragon King!

  After a long time, Chu Yun finally stepped into the Dragon Palace with great difficulty.

  The Longgong building is magnificent and beautiful, with pavilions, towers, corridors, and courtyards, all intricately arranged. Flowers, birds, insects, fish, small bridges, and flowing water blend together in a vibrant display of life.

  This is a heavenly place on earth, a paradise for human beings, which was opened up by the mighty power in the depths of the ocean.

  In former years, the Sea Dragon King lived here before his death. This was the last place where a generation of kings lived.

  Chu Yun was secretly surprised - the expected test did not appear.

  In theory, Star Ocean Dragon Palace is the place where King Hai Long Jiang Bo's legacy continues. At least a few levels will be designed to test the successor.

  But then he thought about it and Jiang Bo had always been known for his easy-going, generous and free-spirited personality. Chu Yun felt relieved.

  He had just arrived at the front hall when he was stunned by the scene in the hall.

  In the spacious hall, two small mountains were piled up. Both are several feet high, the one on the left is black and shiny, all made of terrestrial stone coins. The one on the right is slightly shorter, white and radiant, all made of celestial stone coins.

  Dishui Stone Coin and Tiangang Stone Coin are both widely used currencies in the nine states. These two mountains are a treasure trove of wealth!

  Chu Yun roughly estimated that just the Geo-Currency of the Mountain of Geo-Currency could buy a county-level island, establishing a solid foundation for future generations. Not to mention the even more valuable Heaven-Defying Geo-Currency Mountain.

  "Hai Long Wang Jiang Bo, is a local tyrant, the king of the sea. Logically speaking, his family should have far more than these stone coins. However, he often throws away thousands of gold, generous and open-handed with his wealth. Leaving only this wealth behind also makes sense."

  Chu Yun was slightly shocked, then calmed down. If he were ten years younger and came here, these riches would be his starting capital. But now, he was old and frail, with almost no vitality left. No matter how much wealth he had, without life to enjoy it, it was useless.

  He walked through the front hall and came to the central hall.

  In the middle hall, there are thirty jade stone tables. On each table, there is one thing placed on it, with an interval of ten steps between them.

  Chu Yun swept a glance and found that some of the tables had dan bottles on them, some had Taoist jade slips placed on them, and others had demon beast eggs.

  His emotions finally surged up, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation and urgency.

  His body can also be cured in a few ways. One is the famous Shengji Zao Huadan, and the other is the long-lived Wanzai Qinglong.

  Jiang Bo traversed the world, and it's not necessarily that there aren't these two things in his inheritance. As long as Chu Yun finds the Shengji Caohua Dan or the demonic beast egg of Wan Zai Qinglong here, he can change himself and gain a new life.

  "Not this one, not this one... That one, no..."

  The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. The thirty jade cases were all filled with rare treasures, and if they were scattered outside, they could cause people to fight and kill each other, leading to a bloody storm. However, there was no Panacea of Life Creation or the demonic egg of the Azure Dragon.

  The most valuable ones are the three jade tables at the very bottom.

  On top of it was placed a treasured fan, which was Jiang Bo's claim to fame - the Bi Hai Chao Sheng Fan.

  On top of it was placed the Demon-Taming Spell - "Laughter of the Cang Hai".

  The last one is a jade book, which records an engagement. As the descendant of the Sea Dragon King's legacy, you can take this engagement and go to the Mermaid Island to ask for the hand of Princess Yubo Wang.

  These three things, plus the two small hills in front of the temple, are wealth, beauty and power. How many people yearn for and pursue these things with all their might.

  "Unfortunately, it's of no use to me." Chu Yun sighed in self-mockery. He had already burned out his life thoroughly, losing all vitality, with not many days left. What was the point of these things?

  "If it were ten years ago, twenty years ago I found this place, that would be great!" He slowly shook his head, sighed regretfully, and did not take anything from the jade case, but walked towards the back hall.

  In the back hall, there was actually a dragon lying down!

  What a big dragon!

  Magnificent as coral, the dragon's horns, azure scales faintly visible, the dragon's body coiled in the rear hall, stretching for dozens of zhang! The dragon's body is robust, thick as a giant pillar. The dragon's claws are ferocious, gleaming with cold light.

  "This is, this is actually Jiang Bo's demon beast Canglang Sea Dragon!" Chu Yun's words were incoherent as she let out a cry of surprise.

  The sea dragon slowly opened its eyes, revealing a deep well-like dragon pupil that was filled with a gloomy atmosphere.

  "Finally waited for an heir, unfortunately, you came too late..." The sea dragon's low voice lingered in the back hall.

  "It's too late by twenty years!" Chu Yun nodded, smiling bitterly. He pointed to the sea dragon and then to himself: "You will die, I will also die..."

  In laughter, there is regret, self-mockery, no remorse, and liberation.

  If we had met twenty years ago, it would have been a wonderful story. But in this world, where does "if" come from?

  "In former years, both master and I were defeated by the King of Chu. I was severely injured, with only a thread of hope for recovery, while my master had already been mortally wounded..."

  After waiting for over a hundred years, and being on the verge of death itself, it finally waited for one person. The Azure Dragon King began to ramble on, recounting past events.

  "The master painstakingly set up the Star Ocean Dragon Palace before his death, leaving it for the successor. He considered me and didn't set any checkpoints or tests, wanting me to choose the second master..."

  The Star Ocean Dragon Palace was not without assessment. The only real assessment is to obtain the recognition of this cyan sea dragon.

  "Unfortunately, after waiting for over a hundred years, his body was severely injured, and he fell gravely ill, unable to roam the vast ocean or gallop across the land again..."

  The blue dragon is old and worn out, but its ambition remains as strong as ever. Alas, it has the heart to soar a thousand miles, yet lacks the strength to do so.

  These words stirred Chu Yun's heart and resonated with him.

  He is no exception, with ambitions that every ordinary man has. However, he was out of luck and wanted to dominate the world, but he was already at the end of his life.

  Xinghai Longgong was his last resort. Unfortunately, he didn't find what he needed.

  We are both people who have fallen on hard times at the ends of the earth; why must we have known each other before?

  One person, one dragon, naturally becoming sworn brothers.

  In the last moments, they often had one side listening and the other speaking. The sea dragon was talking about his adventures with Jiang Bo, fighting bravely and traversing the vast ocean. While Chu Yun was telling her own thrilling experiences of exploring mysteries.

  They show off their scars to each other and laugh about life and death.

  One day, the sea dragon said meaningfully to Chu Yun: "I won't be able to hold on anymore. After I die, please bury my demon crystal under the big tree in the center of the flower garden."

  After finishing speaking, he closed his eyes and passed away. His body's essence, dragon scales, dragon horns, dragon claws, etc., were condensed into a single piece of amber crystal the size of a stone mill.

  Chu Yun let out a soft sigh, gritted her teeth and supported herself with great effort, finally dragging the crystal to the middle of the garden.

  He buried the crystal in the soil at the foot of the giant tree, and then he couldn't climb up again. Exhausted, he leaned against the tree, his eyes slightly closed, quietly waiting for death to come.

  But gradually, thoughts became chaotic again.

  In the past, he was also an heir to a sea island, but unfortunately, it was snatched away by a strong enemy and lost his foundation. He once had a top-notch demon beast, no less than the existence of the Azure Dragon or the Wan Zai Qinglong. Unfortunately, it was secretly calculated by a villain, very regrettable.

  He looked back on his life, as if immersed in a stirring melody. The melody was short but intense, with soaring highs and lows, depicting the vicissitudes of human life.

  However, he did not notice that the big tree behind him was undergoing a surprising transformation after absorbing the power of the sea dragon's crystal.

  Its branches stretch out like a five-colored mist, beautiful as a dream. After the light fades away, a fruit grows on the tree.

  With a loud thud, the fruit ripened and fell to the ground, coincidentally landing in Chu Yun's hand.

  Chu Yun finally sensed something was amiss and with great effort lifted her eyelids to see the fruit in her hand emitting a colorful glow.

  "Could it be that the Sea Dragon had other intentions and wanted me to eat this fruit? Unfortunately, I've already lost all my strength..."

  He let out a deep sigh. This strange fruit, surrounded by dazzling colors and emitting a faint fragrance, was right in Chuyun's hands, yet it was as distant as the horizon.

  "What a pity... If I could go back twenty-three years and start all over again..."

  With a final sigh, Chu Yun finally lost all strength and closed her eyes.

  He died.

  Boom!

  At the moment of his death, the strange fruit in his hand suddenly burst out with dazzling light, illuminating the entire Dragon Palace.

  The heavens shake and the seas roar.

  A brilliant light shoots out from the bottom of the sea, like a magnificent pillar of heaven, rushing straight into the clouds nine days away.

  Nine provinces shook, time and space changed color!

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