Chapter 1207: The Dragon Emperors Connections

The Dragon Emperor stepped out of the void and appeared on the shore.

Behind him, Ao Chang followed closely, carefully holding a water spirit pearl containing the Catfish Prince.

After waiting for a few moments, the Dragon Emperor still hadn't taken a step forward.

Curious, Ao Chang raised his eyes, only to be filled with confusion.

Before them lay nothing but ordinary rocks, the kind you'd see on any coastline. It wasn't a mystical paradise, nor was the scenery particularly impressive.

Could a senior of the sea tribe really live in such a place?

Ao Chang couldn't help but feel doubtful. He cautiously approached and asked, "Your Majesty, forgive my ignorance, but this place seems quite ordinary, with only a faint trace of spiritual energy..."

Hearing this, the Dragon Emperor smiled faintly, his hands clasped behind his back as he glanced sideways. "Heh, you're still too young."

With that, the Dragon Emperor seemed to have noticed something and stepped firmly onto the shore.

Ao Chang followed, still puzzled. "Your Majesty, what do you mean? I'm too dull to see anything special about this place..."

The Dragon Emperor walked steadily forward, his expression growing more composed. "It's not your fault. No one would believe that a senior of our sea tribe could be found in such a place. Tell me, have you heard of the North Sea Emperor?"

As soon as the question was asked, Ao Chang responded excitedly, "Your Majesty, the North Sea Emperor is a legendary figure among our sea tribe! It's said that he has cultivated for over a hundred thousand years. Even among the prodigious North Sea tribe, he is considered an unparalleled powerhouse, earning the title 'Kun' from our clan. Naturally, I've heard of such an ancient being!"

The Dragon Emperor nodded slowly, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. "It seems you do have some knowledge. Indeed, the North Sea Emperor's talent is rare in the world, and his fame has spread far and wide among the sea tribes. But what you don't know is that he has been in a state of semi-retirement for tens of thousands of years. Every year, during the transition between spring and summer, he resides by the coast like a mortal, tempering his mind and striving to master the ultimate divine ability of transforming into clouds, aiming to reach an even higher realm."

"Twenty thousand years ago, I had the fortune of meeting the North Sea Emperor, and since then, we've become close friends. Even now, I can hardly believe that such an opportunity would present itself in a place like this."

As the Dragon Emperor reminisced, his subtle display of connections left Ao Chang utterly awestruck. The subordinate was completely transformed into an admirer, showering the Dragon Emperor with praise and reverence along the way.

After walking for a while, a thatched cottage finally came into view.

Ao Butong stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance with an expectant smile.

Behind him, Ao Chang was trembling with excitement, pointing and staring in disbelief. "Your Majesty, this... this place... could it be the legendary abode of the North Sea Emperor?!"

Ao Butong nodded calmly, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes. "Indeed. You've made some progress. This is Brother Chang's residence. Although we are close friends, and this trip is bound to succeed, you must not show the slightest disrespect later. Understood?"

Ao Chang nodded eagerly, his eyes filled with excitement. "Understood, Your Majesty!"

With a heart full of excitement, Ao Chang followed the Dragon Emperor, feeling more nervous than when he had first met the Dragon Emperor himself!

As they entered the thatched cottage, a deep, ancient voice echoed softly. "An old friend has come from afar. I am overjoyed. Please, come in and have a chat."

In just a few words, the aura of a supreme being was palpable!

Before they even entered, the North Sea Emperor had already sensed everything. Ao Chang's heart pounded like a drum, his eyes filled with admiration. With such a powerful figure on their side, everything would surely be resolved!

Before he could steady his nerves, the Dragon Emperor smiled and gestured for him to follow.

Ao Chang was even more thrilled. He never imagined he would have the honor of stepping into the North Sea Emperor's abode!

Tsk tsk. In all of the East Sea, how many could boast such an opportunity?

This was something he could brag about for a lifetime!

One after the other, they entered the thatched cottage.

Inside, a simple tea table awaited, with two cups of freshly brewed tea. An elderly man with a kind face and silver hair sat calmly, his complexion still vibrant, though the depth of his eyes was unfathomable.

At the sight of the North Sea Emperor's true form, Ao Chang nearly prostrated himself in excitement!

"Please, have some tea," the calm voice invited.

Ao Chang's heart nearly leapt out of his throat. The North Sea Emperor was offering him tea! Even if it was out of respect for the Dragon Emperor, this was an immense honor.

With such connections, the Dragon Emperor's mission was sure to succeed!

After the Dragon Emperor accepted his cup, Ao Chang, still trembling with excitement, bowed and carefully took his own. Though he didn't dare sit, he stood proudly outside the door, holding the teacup with reverence, feeling as if he were floating on air.

Once they were alone, after a few polite exchanges, the Dragon Emperor, Ao Butong, felt his confidence swell.

After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke, addressing the North Sea Emperor. "Senior Chang, I come to you out of desperation. My son, Ao Lie, encountered several powerful beings and was inexplicably injured, turned into an ordinary fish. Tens of thousands of our tribe have been killed or injured. I am powerless to seek revenge, so I shamelessly come to ask for your help."

Hearing this, the North Sea Emperor's eyes darkened. "Such a thing has happened? Outsiders dare to wreak havoc in our East Sea? Do they think that because I've retired, they can bully our sea tribe?!"

The Dragon Emperor, seeing the North Sea Emperor's anger, poured out his grievances. "Ah! I'm not afraid to admit it—my cultivation is too weak. I can't even break their strange techniques, let alone fight them. Those beings are strong and ruthless, and it infuriates me! In my desperation, I had no choice but to trouble you for help."

Hearing this, and seeing his old friend in such distress, how could the North Sea Emperor refuse?

He slammed the tea table in anger, his voice booming. "Outrageous! To bully our sea tribe in our own waters and humiliate us like this—I cannot stand by! Tell me, Brother, who are these outsiders?"

The Dragon Emperor, greatly encouraged, quickly shared what he knew, his tone growing more intimate. "Brother Chang, those beings are unlike anything I've ever seen. I don't know where they come from, but their leader wields strange powers—he is a skeleton!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the North Sea Emperor's expression shifted. His imposing aura seemed to stabilize, and a complex look of suspicion and surprise appeared in his eyes.

"A skeleton...?"