Chapter 1257: The Sea Lord Has Aged

The more they talked, the more they clicked. Gui Wanhai smiled as he looked at the wine gourd.

"Brother Yi, this wine of yours is mellow and delightful. It must be a rare treasure, something that only comes once in ten thousand years, right?"

Having traveled the mortal world for tens of thousands of years, there was no fine wine he hadn't tasted.

Today, he set aside his status and praised the wine before him, all because of his fondness for Yi Feng, a rare kindred spirit.

A human cultivator who not only understood wine but also abstained from seafood—such a person was truly hard to come by.

As the saying goes, drinking is about the mood.

And that was exactly the case now.

Before the wine even touched his lips, Gui Wanhai was already in high spirits. It had been a long time since he felt such carefree joy.

Faced with the continuous praise, Yi Feng smiled without saying a word.

The wine was indeed decent, but only decent. This green-haired guy was a passionate soul, but Yi Feng wasn't one to get carried away.

As he poured two cups of wine, he finally responded with a smile.

"It's alright."

"If we get the chance in the future, I'll let you taste the wine I brew myself. It should be a bit better than this."

Hearing this, Gui Wanhai's eyes widened.

"Oh..."

"I didn't expect Brother Yi to be a master brewer. Impressive, truly impressive!"

Whether it was boasting or not, anyone who dared to say such a thing must truly understand wine. Gui Wanhai grew even more fond of the cultivator sitting across from him.

It was the first time he had ever felt curious about a human. It was strange yet refreshing.

The two raised their cups and clinked them together. The wine slid down their throats, smooth and fragrant.

Gui Wanhai wore an expression of pure enjoyment, but soon a look of regret appeared.

"This wine is indeed a rare treasure!"

"But what a pity, what a pity!"

"The two of us sharing this one gourd won't be enough to satisfy us. Yet, if we suppress our cultivation to drink more, we might end up completely drunk. It's truly a dilemma!"

Gui Wanhai was straightforward, speaking his mind without a hint of pretense, immediately touching on the wine lover's eternal struggle.

Fine wine is rare, but a kindred spirit is even rarer!

Today, they had both, yet they couldn't fully indulge. For someone who loved wine as much as life itself, it was indeed a great regret.

Hearing this, Yi Feng laughed.

"Haha."

"What's the difficulty in that? I have plenty more wine! If we're still not satisfied, let's just suppress our cultivation and drink to our hearts' content!"

As he spoke, a flash of light emanated from Yi Feng's storage ring.

Five more wine gourds appeared on the table, causing Gui Wanhai's eyes to light up.

"Holy..."

"Brother Yi, this, this!"

"You are so generous and carefree, truly a man of passion! I don't know how to repay you. If you have any requests, just say the word!"

Finally, he had waited for this moment.

Yi Feng smiled slightly, pouring wine as he probed further.

"Brother Gui, you're too kind."

"We've hit it off so well, no need to be so formal. But since you brought it up, I am a bit curious about the Star Lord you mentioned earlier..."

"You know, as newcomers to this divine land, it's only natural for us to be curious."

Gui Wanhai was momentarily stunned, then laughed and slapped his thigh.

"Such a small matter, not worth mentioning!"

"Since Brother Yi is curious, I'll tell you everything I know!"

The two had already started addressing each other as brothers. Gui Wanhai leaned in closer, his expression intimate.

"Brother Yi."

"Actually, these matters aren't particularly special. It's just that most people's cultivation and knowledge aren't sufficient to come into contact with them."

"The so-called Star Lord, as the name suggests, is the master of a planet. In reality, they are the masters of human cultivators. Because human cultivators are so numerous, they are grandly referred to as Star Lords, controlling billions of cultivators and allocating resources across various regions."

Yi Feng nodded slowly, his gaze focused.

"I see."

"From the way you speak, Brother Gui, it seems there are other powerful beings as well?"

Gui Wanhai smiled and set down his wine cup, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Brother Yi, you are indeed sharp."

"Indeed, besides the Star Lord, there are other powerful beings. Take our Lan Star, for example. There is also the Sea Lord, who rules over the ancient sea clans, and the Demon Lord, who commands billions of demonic beings."

"These three are the pinnacle of all living beings on Lan Star."

"It is said that the current Demon Lord is exceptionally talented, having long since comprehended the Great Dao. The Star Lord is even more extraordinary, a genius among humans not seen in tens of thousands of years. He created the Land of Fallen Gods and led humanity to its current peak."

The pinnacle of Lan Star...

Just hearing about them was enough to send shivers down one's spine!

These were figures as brilliant as the sun and moon.

Just hearing their names was enough to fill one with awe.

If he ever had the chance to meet one of them, a mere flick of their finger would likely send him straight to the afterlife, completing his quest for death.

Yi Feng grew even more excited, feeling that his hopes in life had greatly increased.

At the same time, he became even more curious.

"Brother Gui, from what you've said, these three are truly terrifying!"

"But why did you only mention the Star Lord and the Demon Lord, and not a word about the Sea Lord? Is he even more terrifying? If so, that would be truly frightening!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Gui Wanhai's hand, holding the wine cup, froze in mid-air.

"The Sea Lord...?"

He slowly set down the cup, his tone becoming somber.

"This one... let's not talk about him."

Leaving things half-said was the most torturous!

Yi Feng frowned in frustration, leaning in closer with a puzzled expression.

"Brother Gui, what do you mean by that? The Sea Lord is a great figure. Why shouldn't we talk about him? We're drinking buddies now. You can't keep secrets from me!"

Information about these three great figures was crucial to Yi Feng.

Even a snippet of information might prove invaluable in the future. At the very least, he needed to have a sense of their relative strengths so he could seek them out accordingly.

Seeing Yi Feng's eager gaze, Gui Wanhai couldn't help but sigh softly.

"Ah..."

Everyone knew of the Sea Lord's might, and he was no exception.

Having ruled the sea clans for tens of thousands of years, dominating the oceans and shaking Lan Star!

What glory that was!

In the past.

He had once been proud of having such a great father, honored to be the son of the Sea Lord!

Even after achieving great cultivation, he always felt a vast gap between himself and his father, whether in strength or wisdom. He was still too immature to compare.

But now...

This overlord of the seas had been in seclusion for tens of thousands of years.

Hidden from the world, his fame fading with each passing day!

The once invincible Sea Lord was almost forgotten, and various sea clans had taken advantage of the situation to carve up the seas, plunging the entire ocean realm into chaos.

All sorts of riffraff now dared to call themselves Sea Lords.

Were they even worthy?!

A few tens of thousands of years ago, they wouldn't have dared, even with ten extra lives!

No matter how angry he felt inside, Gui Wanhai was still too young and inexperienced to reverse the chaos. The once towering figure of the Sea Lord had dimmed in his heart.

He couldn't understand his father's choices.

Now, hearing Yi Feng's question, he felt a mix of emotions.

"The Sea Lord has aged."

"He is no longer what he once was, far inferior to the other two. Let's not talk about this anymore."

So, the third great figure had aged.

Yi Feng felt a deep regret!

If he had known about such a being earlier, he could have sought him out and perhaps already succeeded in his quest for death. What a missed opportunity!

Truly, he was born in the wrong era!

As he lamented, Yi Feng nodded in agreement.

"I see."

"A hero's twilight is always a pity. If only I had started cultivating tens of thousands of years earlier, I could have witnessed the Sea Lord's might. What a joy that would have been!"

Hearing this, Gui Wanhai's heart clenched.

"A hero's twilight..."

"Well said, well said!"

"Brother Yi, those words are profound. Let's drink to that!"

Even if he was unwilling to admit it, he would always remember his father's glory. Hearing such sentiments from someone he had just met filled him with warmth.

His father had already left an indelible mark on Lan Star!

Faced with Gui Wanhai's sudden burst of emotion, Yi Feng also felt a surge of excitement. Even if the third great figure had aged, there were still two other pinnacle beings. The path ahead was filled with hope!

Raising his cup in excitement, he made a spirited proposal.

"Since we've hit it off so well, let's drink to our hearts' content today, until we're thoroughly drunk!"