Under the scorching sun, there was a large amount of water vapor on the surface of the sea. It was constantly rising into the sky. Even the waves that came from the sea were extremely hot.
"Why did you build a city nearby?" Meng Zhen suddenly asked curiously as they flew towards the deep sea.
If they did not build a city, there would not be anyone living nearby. The temperature was too high. It had exceeded the limits of an ordinary person. Even some of the Sea Clan could not withstand it. It showed how harsh the environment was.
Most of the food here was obtained by the Sea Clan from the cities far away. There were also guards nearby. It was a waste to use them to protect the Sea Clan. However, it deterred some of the Little Goblin Clan nearby. They only came to take a look and did not dare to do anything.
"Senior, I don't know the exact reason. The Third Princess is in charge of everything here. I'm just a member of the rotation." The guard said honestly.
"Alright, don't ask him anymore. He's just a guard. What can he know? I have some guesses. I'll tell you later." Gu Zheng saw that Meng Zhen wanted to ask more and immediately stopped her.
"How can you know?" Meng Zhen looked at Gu Zheng from the beginning to the end. He looked at Gu Zheng as if he was looking at a monster.
It was the first time she and Gu Zheng came here. He just looked at the crowd and knew something that even their own people did not know. It was unbelievable.
"It's just a guess. I can't confirm it. If you're really curious, you can ask their leader later. Why do you know more than him?" Gu Zheng did not know whether to laugh or cry as he explained.
In fact, he felt that his guess was not far from the truth. After all, they could not afford to lose anymore.
Meng Zhen nodded and stopped talking. Soon, they landed on a small island. Meng Zhen was a little disappointed. She thought that they would have to go to the bottom of the sea. To be honest, she was curious about the world of the sea. However, her special form was the same as Gu Zheng. She was not good at fighting underwater.
There were many simple yet elegant buildings on the island. Some of the guards from the Sea Clan were patrolling the area. However, other than Jin Xian who was at the peak, the others were not strong. There were even some who were at the Heavenly Immortal Stage. If this was the Third Princess's force, how weak was she to only have so few subordinates?
With the guard in front leading the way, they arrived on the island without any obstructions.
The guard was afraid that Gu Zheng and Meng Zhen would be angry. Hence, he said to Gu, "Seniors, please wait for a moment. I'll go inform the leader. he will definitely welcome the two of you personally."
Based on the other party's strength alone, even if one did not know exactly what level of Grand Heavenly Realm he was at, it was enough for him to be respected anywhere.
Gu Zheng nodded. He stood in place and looked around. He could see that this place had taken a lot of effort to build, and it was not a joke. This confirmed his guess.
Not long after, a burly man wearing black armor with only his head exposed walked towards Gu Zheng. Before he even arrived, he laughed heartily and said, "Brother Gu Zheng, let's go. Let's go."
"Welcome, Seniors. I'm Commander He from this area. Sorry for not going out to meet you. Please come in for a chat."
"Commander He, I'm not here as a guest. I think you know a little." Gu Zheng rejected the other party's good intentions. He did not even exchange greetings and went straight to the point.
"I'm the only commander here. I'm responsible for everything here. I have a rough understanding of the situation. Can you tell me more about it?" Commander He didn't have any suggestions. Seeing that Gu Zheng was in a hurry, he directly asked.
On the way here, his subordinate had already explained briefly. However, there was too little information and he could not make a judgment. Naturally, he had to interact with them to know the specific reason.
"Of course."
Gu Zheng quickly told him about Lan Hai's information. He also told him about the time and the magic treasures he left behind on Lan Hai.
"I have an impression of this person." After Commander He heard this, he immediately said with certainty, "The moment the other party came here, I knew it was him. After all, a Sea Race from the Eastern Sea came all the way here from the mainland. It's impossible not to be suspicious. We immediately sent people to tail him."
"The other party's concealment skills are good, but as a fellow member of the Sea Clan, we have people here who aren't inferior to them. Of course, they won't be discovered in our territory."
"Then why did the other party disappear? Who took him away?" This is the other party's territory, it's normal for them to be able to silently monitor the other party.
"If my guess isn't wrong, then it should be the mysterious force that called themselves the Medicine Sect. Decades ago, they suddenly appeared over there without any warning. When we sent people to investigate, we only found out that the other party has a very high level of alchemy skills. Under the third princess's instructions, we didn't take any measures and instead allowed them to take root there. In return, they also gave us a lot of things."
"You mean, this time it's the other party who did it?" When Gu Zheng heard the other party's words, it's clear that the other party is referring to something else.
"That's what we're puzzled about. We've seen their strength before, but it's very ordinary. If what you said is true, then I'm not sure anymore. I thought it was them who took our people away, but judging from the strength of your magic treasure, they don't have the strength to do so. That said, there are no other forces nearby besides them." Commander He shook his head.
"Apart from them, is there any other force that can do this?" Meng Zhen suddenly asked.
"Of course. There's a big clan nearby, the Flying Serpent Clan. They're not a native Sea Clan, but rather a Sea Demon that migrated here from the land. However, they have a gentle temperament and are quite strong, but their numbers are small. That's why we kept them here. However, they're extremely far away from here. They seem to be hiding from some enemy, and have never come out from the bottom of the sea.
"It's just that the other party's range of activity is deeper in the sea. Usually, they won't come up here. It's as if they have an enemy outside. The possibility is very small."
"If that's the case, please tell me the location of the other party. I'll be grateful." Gu Zheng cupped his hands and said.
"Senior, you're too kind. I'll naturally do that. After all, the other party took our people away. I was planning to go there anyway." Commander He quickly said.
After knowing the other party's location, Gu Zheng immediately left with Meng Zhen.
After Gu Zheng left, Commander He immediately returned to an ordinary room at the back. A beautiful woman in a blue robe was sitting there. After listening to Commander He's analysis of the situation, she smiled lightly.
"There's no need to ask them. Have you checked the things I asked you to do?"
"I already have a clue. Based on the news from the East Sea and the previous incident, Her Highness Xiangxiang might have already gone down there. We don't have to worry about that. The things that the other party left behind aren't too far away. They might have taken it." Commander He lowered his head and said.
"Mm, I'll go back and check. There will be a big change in the future. In a few days, send someone to inform them to leave. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite." The woman stood up and ordered.
"Yes, Third Princess!"
.....
In a place very far away, Bai Jiajia and Huang Wei were resting in a secret room. Suddenly, a vague shadow appeared in front of them.
They felt something and woke up from their seclusion. After seeing who it was, they stood aside respectfully.
"Sir!"
"You've done well this time." The shadow looked at them and praised. "You didn't cross the line and successfully resolved the crisis."
"It's all because of your good command. Otherwise, we wouldn't know where to start." Bai Jiajia immediately stepped forward. She didn't understand. "Such a big contribution. Why didn't we solve it? Why did we cooperate with them and even give them the biggest share?"
"I know your loyalty. Everything now is for our future. So, you have to suffer a little. After this is over, I should let you rest." The shadow changed the topic. "But now, I have to let you participate and return to that place again."
"It's our honor to serve Sir. It's just that the disguise on us has disappeared." Bai Jiajia said without hesitation. But she was a little embarrassed.
"I will naturally add it to you. This time, the others will go back with me. Bai Jiajia, you go there alone." The shadow naturally understood her concerns.
"Sir, we can go too. If Lady Bai goes alone, I'm afraid it will delay your business." Xu Jia pleaded.
"You naturally have other uses for me. Don't be anxious." The shadow first comforted Xu Jia and then looked at Bai Jiajia. "This time, you don't have to do anything. You just have to stay there and guard. If there is a need, help that person as much as possible. When the matter is over, come back and report."
"Jiajia understands!" Bai Jiajia nodded and accepted the order.
She didn't need to know why she was doing this. As long as she knew that all this was for the future, she was willing to die.
"You are still a little weak now. I will give you a Buddha fruit. When you come back, I will give you the position of Arhat. Your hard work over the years will not be in vain." The shadow raised his hand and a fist-sized golden fruit slowly floated toward Bai Jiajia.
As soon as the Buddha fruit appeared, there was a low Buddhist chant in the air. If one listened carefully, it was as if one's soul was being cleansed. Under the Buddha's light, the surroundings became golden and magnificent. Even the cultivation of others began to increase.
The others looked at Bai Jiajia with very envious eyes. This was not only an exceptionally precious Buddha fruit, but also the foundation of a brilliant future. Only in this way could they transform their demon power in the future.
"Thank you for your gift, Sir. I will do anything for you!"
Bai Jiajia looked solemn and stretched out her hands to receive the Buddha fruit. Her mood was surging, but she didn't forget to thank the shadow.
"One last thing. No matter what happens, you can't expose your identity. This is related to our future revival." The shadow nodded with satisfaction and finally exhorted.
"Yes!"
Bai Jiajia naturally knew this. She and others had today's cultivation because of the shadow. More importantly, she was fighting for the world of hope. She was not afraid of anything.
"Very good. The rest of you return to Spirit Mountain. Someone is waiting for you there. Continue the next task. As long as it is for our common world, we will not let down everyone's hard work." The shadow looked at the others.
After that, the shadow disappeared from the air as if he had never been there. There was no trace left.
"Lord Jiajia, Sir values you very much. Please take care of us in the future!" A person next to her said.
"Everyone is doing it for their dreams. Now is not the time for us to do things openly. I believe that when that day comes, we will all have achieved positive results." Bai Jiajia said seriously.
The surrounding people echoed with excited smiles on their faces.
"Lord Jiajia, now you eat the Buddha fruit. We will protect you. After that, we will leave." Huang Wei came over and said to Bai Jiajia.
In this regard, Bai Jiajia naturally did not refuse. She immediately left the place of seclusion and went outside. When she ate the Buddha fruit, she had no defensive ability.
This was a place with hills and mountains. It was also a very remote place with a very large space.
After the others scattered, Bai Jiajia picked up the Buddha fruit in her hand and swallowed it without any reluctance.
The next moment, countless golden lights emerged from her body. Golden lotuses that had not yet bloomed appeared out of thin air around her. They continued to fall from the sky. When they landed on her waist, they had already bloomed layer by layer. Then, they turned into a golden light and entered Bai Jiajia's body.
At this time, she was already sitting cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by lotuses and golden lights. In the air above her head, there was a shadow that looked like a squirrel. It also had a solemn expression. Countless golden lights were emitted from its body. At first glance, it seemed that the lotuses were emitted by it.
A powerful force was constantly emitted in all directions, causing the people around her to look at her.
"This time, she will truly get rid of her Goblin body and achieve the Buddha body. Not to mention the Arhat position."
Huang Wei, who was not far away, listened to Xu Jia's voice transmission. He was naturally as envious as him. However, he knew that Bai Jiajia deserved all of this. From the beginning until now, Bai Jiajia had put in a lot of effort. He was very clear about this. He believed that if he also had a great contribution, he would at least have a very generous reward.
After half a day, the terrifying shadow in the sky disappeared. Only then did they move toward the center one after another.
"Congratulations, Lord Jiajia, your strength has taken another step forward." The others congratulated her.
"I just took a step ahead of everyone. I believe that when the time comes, we will all reach this level." Bai Jiajia was also in a very good mood and smiled at them.
"Since Lord Jiajia has successfully broken through, we will take our leave first. There are still things waiting for us over there." After a little politeness, Huang Wei said goodbye.
"I'm looking forward to the next reunion with everyone."
Soon, only Bai Jiajia was left. After feeling the powerful force in her body, she finally couldn't help but feel joy in her heart and laughed heartily.
At this time, if she didn't say it, then no one would know that she was a Goblin. After all, she was one step ahead of them. She knew more than the others. However, after completing the task and obtaining the Arhat position, she wasn't afraid of others knowing her identity.
Soon, her figure disappeared. Naturally, it would not be easy to get the final reward. Although his task was simple, if it was just like that, even with the great merit from last time, he would not be able to get the position of Arhat. He had to take the initiative to get involved in order to fight for greater benefits.
.....
On the endless sea, Gu Zheng and Meng Zhen were rushing to the place where the new force was located.
The other party was not too far from here, but it would still take two days to reach the place where the other party was located.
"Do you think we can meet the Demon God?"
After traveling half the distance, Gu Zheng was still thinking about why Commander He said that the place where the other party was located felt so familiar, as if he had seen it before. However, after thinking about it, he couldn't think of anything else. Suddenly, he heard Meng Zhen ask.
"If we really meet them, we won't be afraid. With this thing, we can kill one if one comes, two if two come." Gu Zheng laughed bitterly in his heart. He didn't expect her to ask this question. As he said that, he took out the Blood Essence Bead hanging around his neck.
"However, I still don't want to meet them. The Blood Essence Bead has to be within a certain distance of the other party to be able to summon the Old Ancestor. With the other party's cunning level, it is very difficult. The last time, I had to fake my death to make them relax. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so easy."
"You are right. If there really is such a thing, they are so close to each other. Obviously, they have their own sources of information. However, I hope not." Meng Zhen agreed with Gu Zheng's point of view. "Moreover, that power has only been here for a short period of time. It is useless to give them more time to operate."
"Your analysis is not bad. However, why do I feel a little uneasy after hearing your words?" Gu Zheng laughed and said deliberately.
"You are thinking too much. I am just wondering if there is a Demon God in my family. Otherwise, why would my family head's personality change so much?" Meng Zhen rolled her eyes at Gu Zheng and said what she was thinking.
"I can guarantee that there is absolutely no such thing. With the Demon God's personality, he would rather die than go to that weak small world. He is very arrogant." Gu Zheng saw the worried look on Meng Zhen's face and continued, "However, don't worry. I will go with you personally. No matter what, the Second Elder still has my black tower. No matter what, I have to get it back."
"I hope so. I don't know how the Second Elder is doing. I am very worried about them."
Compared to the family head whom she had never met before, she was naturally more worried about the elders on her side. Moreover, she had been listening to the family head's bad words since she was young. To her family, this group of people who had been separated for a long time already had no feelings for their own family. Everything was ruled by the Second Elder and the group of elders.
"According to what you said earlier, they will be fine for now. We will save them. Don't worry."
"En." Even if Gu Zheng might not be a match for their family head, or even for the hundred races, she believed in him very much. Suddenly, her ears twitched. "Do you hear something? It is in the distance. "
Gu Zheng looked in the direction she was pointing and quickly realized what was happening there. He then adjusted his direction.
"Seems like we have to go and save our old friends."
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