Chapter 520: Mu Lan and the Invitation
Above the endless sea, the man dressed in blue stood tall and straight, his blue hair cascading freely over his shoulders, exuding an exceptionally carefree and handsome aura.
However, at this moment, his expression was extremely cold, and his azure eyes were tinged with frostiness as he firmly locked onto Elder Bei Jiao of the Deep Sea Mysterious Jiao Clan ahead.
"The Immortal Sage Whale Clan?"
Initially, Elder Bei Jiao's face turned grim due to the blue-robed man's rude words, but upon hearing this name, his expression shifted slightly.
Within the Chaotic Demon Sea, the most formidable forces were undoubtedly those belonging to the Sea Demon race.
The Sea Demon race was comprised of countless clans, among which the Immortal Sage Whale Clan and his own Deep Sea Mysterious Jiao Clan were considered the two supreme overlords.
Over the years, fierce debates had erupted over which of these two clans was truly the strongest. Both had ancient lineages and unparalleled strength, making it impossible to determine a clear winner.
Despite all the speculation and arguments, the debate had never been conclusively settled, demonstrating how evenly matched both clans truly were.
After a brief moment of surprise, Elder Bei Jiao recognized the identity of the blue-robed man standing before him. This man was Mu Lan, a respected elder and expert at the Reincarnation Stage of the Immortal Sage Whale Clan.
"Third Grandpa!"
Mu Lingshan finally snapped back to reality. Seeing this familiar figure appear, her large eyes instantly sparkled with delight. Moments later, as though performing magic, tears pooled in her eyes as she put on a pitiful expression.
"Third Grandpa, this mean old man said he wanted to kill me!"
Mu Lingshan's sad face, combined with a trace of blood at the corner of her lips, was a sight to evoke sympathy. Clearly, she had honed her acting skills many times before, as she portrayed vulnerability flawlessly.
Looking down at Mu Lingshan's pitiful face, the blue-robed man's previously cold expression melted into gentle warmth. Reaching out to softly pat her small head, he comforted her gently, "Don't worry, with Third Grandpa here, no one can hurt you."
With these comforting words, Mu Lan once again raised his head. Instantly, the tenderness on his face vanished, replaced by a piercing coldness filled with killing intent as he faced Elder Bei Jiao.
"Bei Jiao, since when did your Deep Sea Mysterious Jiao Clan become so bold as to dare touch the little princess of my Immortal Sage Whale Clan? Are you looking to start a war? Fine! Today, let's see who is truly the supreme leader of the Sea Demon race!"
Elder Bei Jiao frowned deeply. This turn of events had clearly exceeded his expectations.
He never imagined this little girl was not merely a member of the Immortal Sage Whale Clan, but their beloved little princess.
Had she been an ordinary clan member, perhaps the Deep Sea Mysterious Jiao Clan could bear the consequences. But the clan's little princess was a different story entirely—touching her was equivalent to stirring a hornet's nest.
After all, even he held considerable caution towards the Immortal Sage Whale Clan, a force no weaker than his own. It was rumored that their clan also harbored true Reincarnation Stage powerhouses whose profound foundations were hardly inferior to his own clan's.
Though Elder Bei Jiao was clear on the Immortal Sage Whale Clan's formidable strength, he was himself a renowned expert at the Reincarnation Stage. Being openly mocked by Mu Lan naturally caused him great discomfort.
"Your clan's little princess is precious indeed, but these people wounded my clan's prince within the Reincarnation Cave Mansion. Should I not pursue justice? Your Immortal Sage Whale Clan is powerful, but my Deep Sea Mysterious Jiao Clan is equally formidable. Don't assume you can humiliate us without repercussions!" Elder Bei Jiao retorted with a cold sneer.
"They wounded your clan's prince?" Mu Lan appeared slightly surprised, glancing momentarily at Lin Langtian and Ao Xuan. He soon laughed mockingly, "Your Deep Sea Mysterious Jiao Clan always boasts about being descendants of true dragons, each of you arrogant and high-handed. Yet now, when the younger generation gets defeated, you shamelessly call for your elders. Aside from proving your incompetence, what else does this mean?"
Lin Langtian quietly rubbed his nose, inwardly admiring Mu Lan's boldness. These words were clearly intended to humiliate Elder Bei Jiao and Ao Xuan to the core.
Indeed, Lin Langtian's eyes fell on Elder Bei Jiao's darkening expression. Even Ao Xuan nearly coughed up blood in anger. Being openly accused of running to his elders after defeat was a colossal insult to him—yet he could find no way to refute it.
His fury burned intensely, though he dared not direct it toward Mu Lan, a Reincarnation Stage expert. Instead, Ao Xuan's hate-filled gaze landed solely on Lin Langtian. However, Lin Langtian merely ignored him, fueling Ao Xuan's rage even further until his fists clenched and teeth nearly shattered from grinding.
"Mu Lan, your mouth is still as sharp as ever. Very well! Today, let me test whether your strength has improved after all these years!" Elder Bei Jiao slowly stepped forward. With each step, the Yuan Power in the surrounding heavens and earth erupted into chaos, twisting the very space within tens of thousands of feet.
"If you wish to play, then I shall accompany you," Mu Lan laughed casually. He gently placed Mu Lingshan down and with a soft push, sent her safely toward Lin Langtian. Then, raising his sleeves, the seas roared beneath him.
Boom!
The ocean surged violently as massive waves rose to the sky, quickly forming a wall of water tens of thousands of feet high behind Mu Lan, creating a spectacular sight.
"As expected from two veteran Reincarnation Stage experts. This level of power surpasses even those Earth Hall Masters. Perhaps they're even close to the Heaven Hall Master's strength…" Lin Langtian murmured, eyes narrowed.
"That's my Third Grandpa, Mu Lan! He's very powerful. But my First Grandpa is even stronger!" Mu Lingshan proudly introduced to Lin Langtian.
"Indeed," Tang Xinlian chimed in gently, "Your First Grandpa must be a true Reincarnation Stage expert. Even my master holds such figures in high regard."
"True Reincarnation Stage…" Lin Langtian whispered thoughtfully. The Immortal Sage Whale Clan's foundation was truly formidable, housing experts who stood at the pinnacle of this world.
Boom!
Up in the sky, Elder Bei Jiao's face hardened as he thrust his palm forward. Vast black-and-white energy surged forth, swiftly manifesting into an immense black-and-white Jiao Dragon stretching thousands of feet long.
Bang!
This enormous creature shook violently, instantly fracturing the space around it. Terrified spectators scattered immediately, wary of being swept up by this monstrous force that could effortlessly crush even advanced Death Profound Realm experts.
"Profound Heavenly Jiao Dragon Palm!" Elder Bei Jiao roared.
The black-and-white dragon shot forward at lightning speed, charging fiercely toward Mu Lan.
"Old man, you've got some skill," Mu Lan acknowledged with raised brows. Immediately, massive waves surged behind him, coalescing into an unimaginably vast blue whale formed from immense blue light.
"Ancestor Whale Fist!"
Mu Lan smiled boldly as he punched forward. Space itself ruptured under this powerful strike, and the massive blue whale crashed forward, violently colliding with the black-and-white Jiao Dragon.
BOOM!
The collision seemed to shatter the very heavens, distorting space and unleashing torrents of rain over tens of thousands of feet. Even the sea below was carved out into a massive whirlpool, only slowly refilling moments later.
Lin Langtian quickly pulled Mu Lingshan and the others back, yet the tremendous aftershock still made them breathless.
When the chaos finally calmed, Lin Langtian looked up to see Mu Lan and Elder Bei Jiao standing distantly in midair, their auras sharply confronting each other, like divine spears piercing heaven and earth.
Clearly, neither had the upper hand. Both were evenly matched at the Reincarnation Stage, each backed by powerful clans. To fight seriously would risk plunging both clans into devastating conflict, causing turmoil throughout the entire Chaotic Demon Sea.
Elder Bei Jiao's face darkened further, realizing he could no longer retrieve the inheritance Lin Langtian gained from the Devouring Realm.
"You won't take these people away. Consider it compensation for injuring my little granddaughter," Mu Lan stated coldly.
"Don't think my clan will let this go," Elder Bei Jiao warned grimly.
"No matter what you decide, my clan will welcome the challenge," Mu Lan shrugged indifferently before his expression turned utterly cold. "But let me warn you clearly: if anything happens to Lingshan, my Immortal Sage Whale Clan will wage a relentless war against your clan!"
Elder Bei Jiao's eyes narrowed, sneering coldly in response. Without another word, he waved his sleeve, collecting Ao Xuan before vanishing through twisted space.
Only then did Lin Langtian breathe a sigh of relief.
"Third Grandpa, you couldn't even handle him?" Mu Lingshan pouted unhappily.
"That old fellow is not easy to defeat…" Mu Lan replied helplessly, gently scolding her for sneaking out alone.
After their playful argument, Mu Lan turned toward Lin Langtian with a friendly smile.
"This girl insists on traveling with you. Since I must visit Flame City anyway, Lin Langtian, why don't you accompany me?" Mu Lan extended his invitation warmly, waiting for Lin Langtian's reply with a meaningful gaze.
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