Hao Ren was about to ask Liu Yi to take him to Premier Xia when Premier Xia saw Hao Ren standing at the main gate while he was inspecting the reconstruction.
"Gongzi Hao! Gongzi Hao! "Premier Xia ran over. His back was bent, and it was hard for him to run.
"Liu Yi, you can go now." Hao Ren looked at Liu Yi.
Liu Yi was a straightforward man, and Hao Ren had taken him as his trusted subordinate.
"Yes, Commander!" Liu Yi walked out of the palace majestically and continued to patrol the area.
"Gongzi Hao, I knew you would come," Premier Xia ran to Hao Ren and said in excitement while he was out of breath.
"Premier, don't run so fast at your age." Hao Ren held him and asked with a smile, "Have Elder Lu and Elder Sun gone back?"
"They have returned to the East Ocean Dragon Palace, and six elders will be sent to the West Ocean Dragon Palace," Premier Xia said.
"What's the specific plan?" Hao Ren asked. He wasn't good at negotiations, so he went to watch Zhao Jiayi's basketball game to give Premier Xia and the two elders enough bargaining chips.
"Fuma, this is what we decided. The East Ocean Dragon Clan will defend the area from the east of the West Ocean Dragon Clan to the Demon Sea; the South Ocean Dragon Clan will defend the area from the south of the West Ocean Dragon Clan to the South Ocean Dragon Clan; the North Ocean Dragon Clan will defend the area from the north of the West Ocean Dragon Clan to the North Ocean Dragon Clan; and the area from the west of the West Ocean Dragon Clan to the land is controlled by the West Ocean Dragon Clan."
Hao Ren imagined the distribution of the territories. With the West Ocean Dragon Palace as the center, the territories spread out in four directions. Each of the three dragon clans had three territories, and the West Ocean Dragon Palace only had one of the four territories.
From the perspective of South Ocean and North Ocean, the territory of the West Ocean Dragon Palace was adjacent to theirs, which meant that both dragon clans had expanded their territories.
Besides, the two territories of the West Ocean Dragon Clan weren't connected to the Demon Sea, and their main defense force was still on the border between their territory and the Demon Sea. Therefore, they didn't extend their defense line.
The East Ocean Dragon Clan occupied the area between the West Ocean Dragon Palace and the Demon Sea. Since the West Ocean Dragon Palace was far from the Demon Sea, this area was the largest sea area. Due to its proximity to the Demon Sea, it had more resources than the South Ocean Dragon Clan and the North Ocean Dragon Clan.
As for the sea area that the West Ocean Dragon Palace was in charge of, it was the smallest among the four. Since the West Ocean Dragon Palace was not far from the land, the seabed was shallow, and mortals often moved around there. This sea area had the worst nature essence and the least resources.
"Yeah …" Hao Ren nodded.
He was quite satisfied with this distribution and division. The demon beasts in the Demon Sea were ferocious, but they were all low-level demon beasts. As long as the Demon Sea was stable, the soldiers of the East Ocean Dragon Clan wouldn't be in great danger.
During this time, the East Ocean Dragon Clan occupied the resources in the sea area that originally belonged to the West Ocean Dragon Clan, which was a strategic reserve.
"Besides, the three dragon clans each sent six assistant elders to the West Ocean Dragon Clan to form an Elder Group with the six First Elders of the West Ocean Dragon Clan to revise the decisions made by the Crown Prince of West Ocean," Premier Xia continued to report.
"Ok." Hao Ren nodded again. In fact, the internal power of the West Ocean Dragon Clan was divided into four parts, greatly weakening the power of Crown Prince Zeng Yitao.
In particular, these 18 elders were from the three Dragon Palaces outside of the West Ocean. They would prioritize the interests of their respective Dragon Palaces first. The six elders of the West Ocean wouldn't be of much use in the face of the difference in numbers.
"Is Zeng Yitao in the dragon palace?" Hao Ren asked Premier Xia.
"Yes, Gongzi Hao. I'll take you to him." Premier Xia bowed and led the way.
The West Ocean Dragon Palace was in ruins, and it didn't have any majesty or glory. This was the first time that Hao Ren walked into the West Ocean Dragon Palace, and he saw such a dilapidated scene.
From the layout, the West Ocean Dragon Palace and the East Ocean Dragon Palace were quite similar. They both had a cultivation technique building, a Dharma Treasure Palace, a main palace, side palaces, and a cultivation field.
If the East Ocean Dragon Palace was too weak, it would be conquered by its enemies. Therefore, no matter what, increasing its strength was the top priority.
The West Ocean Dragon Palace invaded the East Ocean Dragon Palace because they had the North Ocean Mystic Ice and a lot of Heaven and Earth Level elders.
If East Ocean lost the war, Oldman Zeng and Zeng Yitao would be the ones walking on the broken wall of the East Ocean Dragon Palace. Even Zhao Yanzi would become Zeng Yitao's Crown Princess. Therefore, they wouldn't show any mercy to East Ocean.
At this thought, Hao Ren withdrew his gaze and followed Premier Xia into a relatively intact palace.
Zeng Yitao, who was wearing a luxurious golden dragon robe, sat on the golden throne. Several purple-robed elders stood beside him, and they seemed to be telling him something.
When Zeng Yitao saw Hao Ren, he stood up abruptly. A trace of anger flashed in his eyes, but he immediately became humble.
"Zhen-level …" Hao Ren looked at Zeng Yitao's realm and found that he was already at Zhen-level. Oldman Zeng went to the Dragon God Shrine to get elixir pills and secret techniques for him, and they finally healed Zeng Yitao's damaged physique. However, it seemed like his final realm wouldn't be too high.
"Greetings, Commanding General of East Ocean." The purple-robed elders standing around Zeng Yitao all bowed to Hao Ren.
Hao Ren waved his hand lightly. When West Ocean was powerful, these elders didn't show him any respect.
"Greetings … Commanding General of East Ocean," Zeng Yitao stared at Hao Ren and said stiffly.
In West Ocean, both Zeng Yitao and the West Ocean elders knew that East Ocean was the main target of the three dragon clans' invasion of West Ocean.
The shocking news of East Ocean's General Hao Ren defeating a level 8 demon beast single-handedly spread to the circle of the West Ocean Dragon Clan through the returning soldiers of West Ocean.
The people of West Ocean knew very well that if East Ocean approached West Ocean with such strength, even Zeng Xin wouldn't be able to stop it. Zeng Xin understood the current situation. Charging at the Heavenly Dragon Realm was a gamble to turn the situation around, but he failed.
The only difference was whether East Ocean would attack West Ocean first, or West Ocean would decline on its own.
"Um …"
Hao Ren looked at Zeng Yitao and nodded slightly. He wouldn't say those high-sounding words. The East Ocean Dragon Clan's interference in the West Ocean Dragon Clan's territory was equivalent to taking over the West Ocean Dragon Clan's territory. Those so-called supporting West Ocean were just empty words.
However, it was better for the West Ocean Dragon Clan to be controlled by the three dragon clans than to be invaded by other forces. In general, the four ocean dragon clans were still one entity. The three dragon clans sent more troops to control the West Ocean Dragon Clan's territory, but they still maintained the operations of the broken West Ocean Dragon Clan and helped it rebuild.
Zeng Yitao's face was filled with confusion, fear, and anxiety. Back then, he couldn't defeat Hao Ren, who seemed insignificant. Now, Hao Ren had far surpassed him.
Not only was Hao Ren's strength superior, but he also controlled tens of millions of soldiers of East Ocean. Even the two Commanding Generals of South Ocean and North Ocean had to respect Hao Ren.
"Your grandpa … hasn't been buried yet, right?" Hao Ren asked.
Zeng Yitao looked at Hao Ren in confusion and shook his head.
Hao Ren turned to look at Premier Xia beside him. "The old Dragon King of West Ocean will be buried with the ceremony of a dragon king. Premier, you will help the Premier and the elders of West Ocean with this. All the expenses will be paid by the East Ocean Dragon Clan. "
Premier Xia froze for a second before bowing immediately. "Yes, Your Majesty."
The elders of West Ocean all looked at Hao Ren in surprise.
When Zeng Xin charged at the Heavenly Dragon Realm and exploded, the Commanding General of South Ocean and North Ocean stationed soldiers inside and outside the West Ocean Dragon Palace, but they didn't mention anything about Zeng Xin. They didn't want to worry about it at all. After all, West Ocean and East Ocean were enemies, and their relationship with South Ocean and North Ocean was just so-so. The war between West Ocean and East Ocean almost dragged South Ocean and North Ocean into it, which was why South Ocean and North Ocean still held grudges against each other.
However, East Ocean, the old enemy of West Ocean, took the initiative to mention it.
"There's nothing else. Zeng Yitao, if you can control the West Ocean Dragon Clan well, those who originally belonged to the West Ocean Dragon Clan will be yours in the future."
Although Zeng Yitao was the Crown Prince of East Ocean on the surface, he was actually a prisoner. Hao Ren wasn't interested in talking to him.
"I … I was wrong!" Zeng Yitao suddenly yelled when Hao Ren was about to walk out of the palace.
"It was my grandpa's idea to attack the East Ocean Dragon Clan! I used the Black Wolf to catch you just to scare you. I didn't really want to kill your woman! I didn't order them to catch your family members … Hao Ren, let me go, let me go … I'm useless. I won't pursue Zhao Yanzi, and I won't be the Crown Prince. Let me go back to land and give me some money … "
Zeng Yitao's tone changed from yelling to begging.
Hao Ren ignored him and walked out of the palace with Premier Xia. He knew Zeng Yitao's character. Hao Ren wouldn't sympathize with a person like him who would beat and kick the maids who served him if he was dissatisfied.
That was why Hao Ren didn't believe his explanation. Zeng Yitao would be a puppet Crown Prince in the West Ocean Dragon Clan for the rest of his life.
If he was obedient, Hao Ren would keep him. If not, Hao Ren would get rid of him!
Premier Xia followed Hao Ren for half a meter, and he suddenly felt that this Fuma was really unfathomable. Being able to attack the enemy was a skill; being able to respect the enemy was a magnanimity.
Zeng Xin's continuous attacks on East Ocean had brought a lot of trouble to the four ocean dragon clans. However, Hao Ren still respected him as a formidable person. Even though Zeng Xin's body exploded and no bones were left, Hao Ren still gave him a proper burial.
"This Fuma can achieve great things …" he thought.
Premier Xia bent his back and followed Hao Ren closely. Suddenly, he felt that Hao Ren's back had become more majestic and magnificent.
Hao Ren walked out of the palace in silence and turned to look at Premier Xia. "Premier, do you want to go back to the East Ocean Dragon Clan with me or stay here to take care of business?"
"I'm going to East Ocean. If it's convenient for you, Fuma, please take me with you," Premier Xia said respectfully.
"Ok!"
Hao Ren agreed immediately. He opened the River-Mountain Qian-Kun Painting and flew out of the ocean toward East Ocean.
Premier Xia had never traveled so fast on the River-Mountain Qian-Kun Painting. He was surprised and happy at the same time.
"This Gongzi Hao is indeed powerful. As long as Hao Ren is here, the West Ocean Dragon Clan, which has been weakened for hundreds of years, won't be able to surpass the East Ocean Dragon Clan in the next 1,000 years.
"No wonder Gongzi Hao said that Zeng Yitao's son or grandson would have the opportunity to regain control of the West Ocean Dragon Clan!"
Hao Ren looked calm but was actually fierce. On the other hand, Zeng Yitao looked fierce but was actually calm.
After this incident, the South Ocean Dragon Clan and the North Ocean Dragon Clan were firmly on the side of the East Ocean Dragon Clan. Zeng Yitao, the weak Crown Prince of West Ocean, couldn't resist even if he wanted to!
Moreover, it looked like Zeng Yitao had no intention of resisting at all! His life and death were in Hao Ren's hands. Even if the Dragon God Shrine supported him, he wouldn't dare to accept it.
In the art of war, encirclement would lead to failure. If he didn't give the West Ocean Dragon Clan a chance to survive, Zeng Yitao and his elders would be forced to fight back. Now that Hao Ren had made Zeng Yitao the Crown Prince, the elders, and soldiers of West Ocean were still treated the same as before, leaving them a chance to survive under the control of the three dragon clans.
The Four Seas had entered a stable state. The other powers couldn't interfere even if they wanted to.
Hao Ren didn't seem to have done anything, but everything was under his control.
Brilliant, truly brilliant!
General Hao was truly awe-inspiring without being angry!
With the traveling speed of a Soul Formation Realm cultivator, the River-Mountain Qian-Kun Painting crossed the Demon Sea and entered the East Ocean.
Hao Ren controlled the River-Mountain Qian-Kun Painting and moved extremely fast in the water. In the blink of an eye, Hao Ren brought Premier Xia to the front gate of the East Ocean Dragon Palace.
Compared with the defeated West Ocean Dragon Palace, the East Ocean Dragon Palace was truly magnificent!
"Premier Xia, I won't go in. I have something else to do!" Hao Ren stopped Premier Xia at the door and said with a smile.
"Gongzi Hao, you are busy! You are busy! "Premier Xia showed a very respectful attitude.
"If you have time, come to the land and have a look," Hao Ren said before flying up on the River-Mountain Qian-Kun Painting.
He knew that Premier Xia was busy with the affairs of the dragon palace and rarely had the chance to come to the land, but he still wanted to come to the land.
The red light soared into the sky, and in the blink of an eye, it had already rushed out of the sea, flying even further away.
The plains, mountains, hills, and rivers under the clouds were the territories of dragon cultivators, and there were dragon palaces of different sizes hidden in them. The River-Mountain Qian-Kun Painting flew quickly, and the large area in front of them was the Kunlun Mountain.
Since there were real Soul Formation Realm cultivators living in the Kunlun Mountain, Hao Ren wouldn't ask for trouble. He deliberately went around the border of the Kunlun Mountain and continued flying toward the direction of the Dragon God Shrine.
"Huh …" A slightly surprised sound came from the Kunlun Mountain.
Hua!
Hao Ren broke through the thick clouds and put away the River-Mountain Qian-Kun Painting. Then, he hung the inspector's token on his waist and rushed onto the platform of the Dragon God Shrine.
The solemn and majestic Dragon God Shrine stood in the center of the floating platform.
Hao Ren stepped on the grey sword energies and landed directly at the east gate of the Dragon God Shrine. Then, he walked into the cold Dragon God Shrine.
Last time, Su Han had brought him in, and this time, he finally came in by himself.
Passing through the spacious hall on the first floor, Hao Ren walked toward the spiral staircase. Then, he walked along the circular pillar and arrived at the level 3 inspector's area.
The regional inspectors in the cities directly under the four ocean dragon palaces were at least level 3 inspectors. Therefore, the regional inspectors' offices in the four special cities were also in the level 3 inspector's area.
Hao Ren had memorized the locations when he entered the Dragon God Shrine with Su Han last time. Now, he finally found the floor that belonged to him.
Hao Ren put his token into the groove in front of the door with the 'East Ocean' nameplate hanging on it.
The stone door opened slowly.
Su Han, who was wearing a black robe and barefoot, appeared in front of Hao Ren.
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