The images of the twelve peak Spirit Beasts already looked solid, each guarding a corner. However, it was of no use. Anguished wails rang out everywhere. When the twelve Spirit Beast phantoms were all dead, the blue palace suddenly sat down.
In an instant, the huge Mystic Water Island was destroyed, the city collapsed, and countless towering buildings collapsed one by one.
"The Primordial Emperor Treasure, Neptune Palace!"
Xiao Chen showed a slightly startled expression. He now understood who attacked. He had clearly seen that the Neptune Palace had not completely descended. Instead, it hovered above Profound Water Island.
If this was confirmed, the entire Mystic Water Island would probably sink into the ocean.
The ancient mutated beast, the Thousand Feathered Snake, floated to the surface. Yao Yan stood on it, looking at Xiao Chen from afar and smiling faintly. Then, he withdrew the Neptune Palace and sank back into the sea.
When everything calmed down, the Xuanshui Sect's Sect Master looked at the rubble of Profound Water Island. The Xuanshui Sect's Sect Master paled, his eyes filled with horror.
Furthermore, the other party had held back. If the other party had not, the consequences would have been dire.
Such a startling commotion attracted the cultivators and factions within five hundred kilometers. When they saw this scene, they were all shocked.
"The Merfolk Race's Empress made a move. How tragic! The entire Profound Water Island has turned into rubble."
"A Primordial Emperor Treasure is really unblockable."
"I heard that the eight Merfolk Emperor Wu sacrificed themselves to suppress and assimilate the Item Spirit of the Neptune Palace. Only then did this Empress gain complete control over the Primordial Emperor Treasure. Together with other Emperor Grade Secret Treasures, she can fight against a Sovereign Martial Emperor. "
"This Xuanshui Sect's Sect Master is targeting the Blue Dragon King, trying to snatch away the other party's Holy Spirit Vein. Empress Yao Yan probably made a move because of this."
"I believe that this is to intimidate others. The Blue Dragon King has valuable treasures on him. Many people are eyeing him. If others want to make a move, they will have to consider the consequences of the Xuanshui Sect. "
"However, the effects might not be good. The Chaotic Demonic Sea is still a deterrent. However, once they enter the Heavenly Starry Ocean, it will be hard to say."
The strong might of the Primordial Emperor Treasure nearly caused the Xuanshui Sect to suffer a calamity. For a while, everyone discussed this matter without end.
In the sky, Xiao Chen was greatly moved by this. Carrying a precious treasure on him was indeed a little too big of a target.
Yao Yan might be able to make a move once, but there was still a long way to go. If a few stronger Blue Robed Emperors came, the Dragon's Gate's warship would be in grave danger.
Even if this group of people had extraordinary origins and were frightening, there had never been a lack of people who would risk their lives for great treasures.
Not to mention, there were also Neptune's old subordinates who were preparing some unknown plan. This journey was much more dangerous than he had imagined.
"Xiao Chen, the Empress will fight for you once. I'm afraid the road ahead will be much smoother," Elder Qin said softly.
Xiao Chen smiled but did not reply. After thinking for a while, he said, "Elder, I have a decision …"
After hearing Xiao Chen's decision, Elder Qin's expression changed. After a while, he said, "That is good as well. It is a pretty good choice."
Seeing Elder Qin nod in agreement, Xiao Chen relaxed a little and heaved a sigh of relief.
After the two returned, they did not mention anything about what they had seen.
Xiao Chen stopped cultivating and started to do something that he had already thought of long ago. He took out the Rank 10 Spirit Beast blood that he had obtained from Da Bao earlier.
Then, he took out many extremely precious Superior Grade Astral Cores and crushed them, turning them into crystalline powder that entered the Spirit Blood like starlight.
Without even blinking, Xiao Chen crushed the priceless Superior Grade Astral Cores one by one, turning them into powder and entering the Spirit Blood.
Only after the Spirit Blood turned completely golden did Xiao Chen stop. Then, he took out a brush and paper. The paper was made from beast skin that contained Spiritual Energy and was cooked using a special method.
The dark-blue brush was even more precious. Xiao Chen had bought both of them during the Haotian Sect's shopping spree.
That was right. Xiao Chen was preparing to write talismans for laying formations.
Most of the reason he had purchased so many Astral Cores was to lay formations. A conferred land was like establishing a sect. How could it not be guarded by formations?
There were many formations in the Compendium of Cultivation. However, Xiao Chen did not know many. He only knew an illusion formation and the Ninth Heaven's Thunder Formation, which he had once used in the Xiao Clan.
As Xiao Chen did not have much time to learn, and the situation was rather urgent, he did not intend to use other formations.
The Ninth Heaven's Thunder Formation was not weak. All Xiao Chen needed to do was increase the number of materials needed to lay the formation and change the talismans he was writing to the talisman that the Thunder Immortal Ancestor left behind.
A brand new formation would definitely surpass Xiao Chen's expectations. Nine sets of Thunder Formations in a chain would be sufficient to block the Blue Robed Emperor's invasion.
As for blocking Emperor Wu, it would be too much of a stretch for Xiao Chen, a formation master who had only just started cultivating.
After taking out a brush and paper, Xiao Chen burned his Magic Energy and started writing talismans.
Although he had not written in a long time, the talismans he was writing were the purple Lightning Talismans in his sea of consciousness. Without much thought, Xiao Chen could complete them in one go.
The tip of the brush gave off a bright light, and lightning flickered. The light on Xiao Chen's forehead could be clearly seen through Neptune's headscarf.
For seven consecutive days, Xiao Chen locked himself in his room and wrote a total of three thousand talismans, enough to lay eighty-one sets of the Ninth Heaven's Thunder Formation.
Initially, he had only planned to refine nine sets, but on second thought, he felt that it was better to be safe. Eighty-one formations were interconnected. Even a peak Blue Robed Emperor would have to think twice if he wanted to take the risk and enter.
Ignoring the fatigue on his face, Xiao Chen took out a pen and paper and wrote down the key points of the Nine Heavens Thunder Formation.
The talismans were all completed, and all of them contained magic power. Now, as long as someone grasped these talismans and the key to setting up the formation, they would be able to do so.
By leaving the Blood Essence on the talisman and following the steps on it, one could easily form a large formation.
Calling Lan Shaobai and Kim Tae-ho in, Zhang Xuan imparted to Lan Shaobai the talisman used to set up the formation and the key to it. Given Lan Shaobai's talent, he was able to comprehend most of it with just a single explanation.
Lan Shaobai and Kim Tae-ho showed suspicious expressions. They felt that Xiao Chen seemed to have something to say.
After dealing with the Xuanshui Sect's people that day, Xiao Chen had not said a word, locking himself in his room. Clearly, something was wrong.
Before the two could ask, Xiao Chen spoke of his decision.
"I intend to separate from you for now. On the trip to Heavenly Star Island, you will take my King conferral medallion and official documents. It will take at most one or two years, at least half a year. After I cultivate to the Blue Robed Emperor, I will reunite with you. "
The moment Xiao Chen said that, Lan Shaobai and Kim Tae-ho revealed shocked expressions. Clearly, the impact of these words was too great.
Lan Shaobai was very clever. After thinking about it, he guessed Xiao Chen's thoughts. He nodded and said, "You are worried that you are too big of a target and will bring us danger?"
"Most of it is like that. However, there is also a small part that is because of me."
The danger of this trip surpassed Xiao Chen's expectations. They had only just crossed the Chaotic Demonic Sea when they met with the Blue Robed Emperor's ambush. Even the Xuanshui Sect's Emperor Wu made a move.
Of course, the Xuanshui Sect's Emperor Wu was a special case in most situations. Most Emperor Wu would not disregard his status to make a move for a Holy Spirit Vein.
The Xuanshui Sect was the sect's Holy Spirit Vein. It was about to run out, so they needed to find a replacement. Hence, they had no choice but to make this move.
However, this was just the beginning. After entering the Heavenly Starry Ocean, they did not know what kind of danger they would run into. Perhaps there might even be an ambush near Heavenly Star Island.
As long as Xiao Chen left temporarily, the people eyeing the treasure would naturally not make a move on Lan Shaobai and the others.
Lan Shaobai and the others had extraordinary backgrounds. They were of noble birth in the Asura Race. Without sufficient benefits, even the Blue Robed Emperor would not be foolish enough to offend this group of people.
Xiao Chen split into two groups. Kim Tae-ho and the others would go to Heavenly Star Island first, leaving them to develop Heavenly Star Island.
As for Xiao Chen, he would hide his cultivation and identity. The other group would go in another direction to search for the Despair Throne. At the same time, he would focus on cultivating and reach the level of the Blue Robed Emperor before coming back to regroup.
Since Xiao Chen had the treasure but could not protect it, he had to keep a low profile. This was the norm of the cultivation world.
After the two heard what Xiao Chen said, they had no objections. This was indeed the best plan at the moment.
Seeing that the two agreed, Xiao Chen called over Yue Chenxi and the others. Then, he searched through the Universe Ring and found some good Secret Treasures that he had obtained from killing others. Then, he gave them all to the four.
Then, of the thirty-eight Peak Spirit Veins on him, he kept ten and handed over the rest.
He also gave the King medallion to Lan Shaobai as well.
"Senior Brother Xiao Chen, you can leave in peace. We will definitely help you develop Heavenly Star Island," Jin Lin, who worshipped Xiao Chen, consoled him.
"When you return, I will definitely not leave you with a mess to clean up," Lan Shaobai said seriously.
The others all gave Xiao Chen their blessings, not giving Xiao Chen any pressure. If they were in his shoes, they would know that Xiao Chen was not in a good mood right now.
Before reaching his conferred land, Xiao Chen, who had just been conferred the Blue Dragon King, would definitely feel dissatisfied.
With this group of people around, Heavenly Star Island would definitely be able to develop. There was no need to say anything pretentious. Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "I'll take my leave first. When I return, I will definitely be the Blue Robed Emperor."
In the night, Xiao Chen moved very quickly, leaping into the vast sea and sinking into the water.
Half a month later, the Seven Heroes Of The Dragon gathered together. They had already learned that Xiao Chen was not on the Dragon's Gate's warship and that he was nowhere to be found. They were all furious.
The seven of them worked together to set up a huge formation. Not only did they mobilize all the forces they could, but they also mobilized all the forces they could.
They even used a lot of money to befriend many pirates. Even experts with the cultivation of the Blue Robed Emperor were invited out.
The seven of them planned to wipe out their previous humiliation by blocking Xiao Chen at a place he had to pass on his way to Heavenly Star Island. They wanted to teach him an unforgettable lesson, to show him the consequences of offending the Seven Heroes Of The Dragon.
Who could have imagined that after spending so much time and effort, they would not be able to find Xiao Chen in the end?
It was like they had been holding back a lot of energy. When they saw that the enemy was approaching, they could vent it out.
Who could have imagined that they would suddenly receive news that they had to hold back their anger? They had no choice but to do so.
"Damn it! This Xiao Chen is really crafty. He does not even want his conferred land," the purple-robed youth said angrily.
"Qiuyu, what should we do now? Xiao Chen is not around. There is no value in making a move on the people on the Dragon's Gate's warship," another of the Seven Heroes Of The Dragon asked Huan Qiuyu.
The others immediately looked at the black-robed Huan Qiuyu as well. "Qiuyu, what should we do now? With Xiao Chen not around, there is no value in making a move on the people on the Dragon's Gate's warship," another of the Seven Heroes Of The Dragon asked Huan Qiuyu.
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