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Chapter 224 - The Humble Inheritor [2.8k]

 

Translator: AnubisTL

 

Over the next three months, Gu Feng roamed within a ten-thousand-mile radius of the East Sea Dragon Clan's territory with Hua Wenyue, plundering extensively.

It must be said that the strength of the noble Sea Demons was truly extraordinary.

Gu Feng, fully recovered, could defeat an ordinary Sea Demon at the fourth level of Sea Condensation without any suspense in a one-on-one battle.

However, when facing the Heaven's Chosen of this sea region, without activating the Immortal Eye Forbidden Art. Candle Sun, he could only barely defeat one at the third level of Sea Condensation. If he encountered two Heaven's Chosen at this level, he would likely be locked in a fierce struggle; if he met three or more, he could only flee.

Especially those Heaven's Chosen from the Ten Great Sea Clans, whose combat power was absolutely terrifying. In a one-on-one fight with a third-level Sea Condensation Sea Demon, Gu Feng was consistently overpowered, which left him somewhat frustrated.

"Damn it, don't these Sea Demons carry Spirit Stones?" Gu Feng muttered in frustration as he opened his Storage Ring after another successful raid, only to find few Spirit Stones inside.

"Spirit Stones, like Natural Treasures, are hard currency. However, Natural Treasures have broader applicability!" Hua Wenyue felt that Gu Feng was being unreasonable. At a certain level, who would foolishly carry Spirit Stones when they could exchange them for Natural Treasures?

Natural Treasures could be exchanged for Spirit Stones and could also be used to save one's life in critical moments, a function that Spirit Stones did not possess.

"Sigh—" Gu Feng sighed softly, tossing a few Spirit Stones into the Three-Mouth Incense Burner within his Sea of Consciousness, feeling disinterested.

He needed Spirit Stones now to refine Divine Fluid, open up his Sea Condensation, and break through to the next realm.

"You've refined quite a few Natural Treasures, why haven't you broken through yet? At this rate, I'll soon surpass you!" Hua Wenyue casually remarked.

She was already at the mid-stage of the third level of Sea Condensation. At her current pace, she would break through to the fourth level in at most two months, at which point she would be confident in defeating Gu Feng.

Her feelings were complicated at this moment. On one hand, she wanted to surpass Gu Feng in strength, beat him up to avenge the previous humiliation, and retrieve the leverage he held over her. On the other hand, she wasn't sure how to treat him after defeating him and reclaiming the leverage.

"The inability to absorb Spiritual Energy from the air is the curse of the Myriad Tribulations Physique!" Gu Feng growled in frustration.

He was puzzled. In the past, there had been others with the Myriad Tribulations Physique who surely didn't have the Three-Mouth Incense Burner, yet they managed to break through to extremely high realms by refining Natural Treasures.

So why couldn't he do the same?

Refining Natural Treasures did have an effect, but the effect was pitifully small.

He consumed a hundred times more resources than Hua Wenyue, yet while she had already broken through two or three minor realms, he had only advanced his progress bar by a pitiful 0.01 centimeters. He felt like banging his head against a wall.

"Perhaps my digestive function is just not up to par!" Gu Feng thought dejectedly, deciding to look for some pills that could enhance absorption and see if that would help.

"Robbing is getting harder, and those lowly tricks are no longer effective. When are we going to enter the East Sea Dragon Clan?" Hua Wenyue asked softly after refining a Profound Grade Spiritual Medicine.

"Sigh—let's wait a bit longer," Gu Feng replied with a shrug.

The East Sea Dragon Clan, the foremost of the Ten Great Clans of the East Sea, had been the rulers of this sea for ages.

With the decline of the Great Ming Dynasty, the East Sea Dragon Clan had also fallen from grace. Their numbers had drastically decreased, and their high-end combat power had become scarce, forcing them to retreat into the East Sea.

Now, they had even fallen to the point where they could no longer suppress the various clans of the East Sea, a situation that was truly lamentable.

Gu Feng felt a sense of worry, fearing that the East Sea Dragon Clan, having been in a repressed environment for so long, might develop twisted psyches.

This was something he had to guard against. Only by pushing his cultivation to the peak of Nurtured Spirit, ready to break through at any moment, could he dare to enter the East Sea Dragon Clan as his trump card.

For the next entire month, Gu Feng pushed himself to the limit, managing to successfully rob only three times.

Just when he thought that five or six more robberies would push his cultivation to the peak of Nurtured Spirit, a problem arose at the critical moment.

Gu Feng and Hua Wenyue were cornered in a canyon by over twenty Heaven's Chosen from the top ten races of the East Sea.

"This is trouble!" Gu Feng crouched behind a reef, his face bitter. In this situation, the only way to escape was to activate the Immortal Eye Forbidden Art. Candle Sun once again.

Hua Wenyue crouched beside him, not complaining, but silently observing the surroundings.

"Don't worry, I'll just risk my life one more time!" Gu Feng whispered to comfort her.

"Mm!" Hua Wenyue turned her head, and the two streaks of gray at Gu Feng's temples touched a soft spot in her heart, her eyes becoming complex.

Rustle—

The sound of chaotic and hurried footsteps echoed around them, and several figures came into view.

Gu Feng pulled Hua Wenyue behind him, whispered something, and then revealed himself.

His right eye opened and closed, and a dark green light surged.

"Don't be alarmed, I mean no harm!" At that moment, a soft, seductive voice rang out.

Gu Feng was startled and looked up. The twenty or so Heaven's Chosen parted, and a graceful female cultivator stepped forward.

She was dressed entirely in white, wearing a robe woven from white fur, with waist-length white hair, and three equally white tails trailing behind her heels.

Her eyes were large and bright, appearing ethereal, with light pink eyeshadow adding a touch of allure.

She smiled, swaying her hips as she approached, revealing pearly white teeth, her flawless face shining like starlight, making even the straight-laced Gu Feng's heart race uncontrollably.

She was a stunning beauty, embodying both purity and seduction, exuding a deadly charm.

Seeing Gu Feng fully on guard, she stopped, her three tails twitching slightly.

"During the previous pursuit, not only did we not attempt to kill you, but we even helped eliminate some of your pursuers. Surely you noticed, didn't you?" Her voice seemed to possess a certain magic, making it hard not to fall under her spell.

Gu Feng bit his tongue lightly, his heart stirring, "What's the scheme?"

"Of course there's a scheme. I want you to come to my 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan!" She stood still, playing with her fingers, and chuckled softly.

"The 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan? They are the second-largest race in the East Sea, just behind the Dragon Clan. They've always wanted to replace the East Sea Dragon Clan and become the rulers of the East Sea!" Hua Wenyue whispered in Gu Feng's ear.

"The reason!" Gu Feng signaled that he already had an idea.

"Because my clan is the most suitable for you. Please don't rush to refuse. Allow me to briefly introduce the 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan."

Hearing this, Gu Feng couldn't help but laugh. This woman was extraordinary. She could have forced him, yet she chose to entice him in a manner akin to a job interview.

"My 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan inherits its bloodline from the 'Ancient Nine-tailed Celestial Fox,' a being no weaker than the Dragon Clan. However, we are currently in decline, residing in the East Sea... In truth, we prefer the land..."

"Don't look down on us just because we seem weak now, but our ambitions are high. As you humans say, we have the aspirations of a swan!

We don't reject or look down upon humans; instead, we respect them greatly... Humans are a great race, beginning with Nüwa's creation of mankind, surviving in the ancient times when gods and demons roamed the earth. After the disappearance of the three thousand gods and demons, humanity entered the ancient era and began to rise, producing many legendary great beings.

After the Great Sealing of the Heavens, no one could ascend, and many races declined, but humanity remained strong.

In every era of contention, humans have been the protagonists, establishing divine dynasties that dominated their times..."

"The success of humanity is no accident. Our 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan is adept at learning and summarizing experiences..."

"Now, our 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan is learning your etiquette and imitating your ways of thinking..."

"I can even recite your poetry and always carry your books with me!"

As she spoke, she opened her storage ring and took out a stack of books: "Eight Thousand Tang Poems," "Thirty Thousand Song Lyrics"...

She then began to recite ancient poems, not just pretending but genuinely reciting one after another with a serious expression.

Gu Feng and Hua Wenyue exchanged glances, both utterly stunned.

"Alright, these poems are too mediocre!" Gu Feng curled his lip, interrupting her recitation.

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, what constitutes good poetry?" she blinked and asked.

"'Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng,' 'Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River'..."

"Who wrote these? I've never heard of them!" She began to recall, but when she couldn't remember, she flipped through her books. After searching for a while, she still couldn't find the poems Gu Feng mentioned.

"That's not important. What's important is that I'm heading to the East Sea Dragon Clan!"

"Then go ahead. If things don't go well, come to our 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan. Just let me know, and I, Hu Yaoyao, will welcome you with open arms!" Hu Yaoyao bowed and took her leave.

This left Gu Feng completely baffled. The female cultivator named Hu Yaoyao really turned and left without a moment's hesitation.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, please wait!"

"Is Fellow Daoist Gu willing to come with me to the 'Glazed Azure Water Fox' clan?" Hu Yaoyao immediately turned back, giving a charming smile.

"Do you have any Spirit Stones on you?"

...

Hu Yaoyao and the group of Heaven's Chosen came and went like the wind. Looking at the Spirit Stones in his storage ring, Gu Feng still felt a sense of unreality.

Did he really just get Spirit Stones like that?

Whatever, nothing else can be trusted, but Spirit Stones never let you down.

"Let's go, we're heading to the East Sea Dragon Clan!"

...

After parting ways with Gu Feng, Hu Yaoyao didn't linger for long. She gathered all the Heaven's Chosen from her clan and left the area.

"Princess, why didn't you bring back the Dragon Clan Inheritor?"

"As the saying goes, 'A forced melon is not sweet,' 'Haste makes waste,' 'Governing by doing nothing,' 'Let nature take its course'..." Hu Yaoyao's philosophical ramblings left everyone dizzy.

"Do you think Gu Feng stayed in this area just to rob?" Seeing that no one understood, Hu Yaoyao sighed inwardly, lamenting the rarity of finding someone who truly understood her.

"Isn't it because of greed?" one of the Heaven's Chosen asked in confusion.

"He wants to improve his cultivation level so he can break through at any moment. Don't forget, he possesses the Myriad Tribulations Physique—his Thunder Tribulations are terrifying!"

However, this was still not enough to ensure his safety, so I gave him two Earth Grade Space-Breaking Talismans!" As she spoke, Hu Yaoyao's eyes gleamed with wisdom.

If it was just speculation before, then when Gu Feng asked her for Spirit Stones before leaving, it confirmed her suspicions.

He did not trust the East Sea Dragon Clan!

Given the arrogant nature of the East Sea Dragon Clan, it was likely that sparks would fly between them.

Even if Gu Feng did not end up joining the Glazed Azure Water Fox clan, it would still be good to establish a favorable connection.

After all, it was just a few Spirit Stones and two Space-Breaking Talismans—nothing too significant!

...

"Kid, I thought you weren't coming to my East Sea Dragon Clan?" The Thirteenth Young Master crossed his arms, his expression slightly displeased.

"Brother Thirteen, my apologies. I didn't know your identity before. If I had—" Gu Feng smiled apologetically.

"Enough! The elders have been waiting for a long time. Let's skip the small talk!" With that, the Thirteenth Young Master turned and strode forward.

Hua Wenyue frowned and gave Gu Feng a meaningful look.

"Don't worry. Once we fulfill the Dragon Ancestor's request, we'll use their teleportation array to leave," Gu Feng reassured her, signaling that everything was under control.

The territory of the East Sea Dragon Clan was vast, perhaps even larger than the Great Chu Dynasty.

After several twists and turns and about five or six teleportations, they finally entered the core area of the East Sea Dragon Clan.

Towering palaces, resplendent and golden, stretched as far as the eye could see...

Rare and exotic plants, legendary and seldom seen in the outside world, were abundant here.

Ancient trees reached for the sky, Dao essence swirled in the air, and terrifying auras erupted, sending shivers down one's spine.

Seeing the two of them pale-faced, the Thirteenth Young Master's lips curled slightly. Country bumpkins were just country bumpkins—they were already frightened by such a sight. If they were to see the Dragon Emperor and the elders, they'd probably wet their pants.

The thought of being beaten and robbed by such people filled him with endless shame.

"Unworthy of my sister," the Thirteenth Young Master muttered under his breath before coldly saying, "Adjust your demeanor to show respect to the Dragon Emperor!"

"Oh, right—" Gu Feng fumbled with his robe, but no matter how much he adjusted it, his plain green robe remained just that. The Thirteenth Young Master frowned, his disdain growing, and he tossed two gilded robes to Gu Feng and Hua Wenyue.

"Put these on!"

Gu Feng felt a surge of anger but kept his expression calm. "Could we find a private place? It's not appropriate for my friend to change here."

"What's inappropriate? Do you think our Dragon Clan would covet the beauty of human cultivators?" the Thirteenth Young Master said mockingly.

Gu Feng narrowed his eyes, staring at the Thirteenth Young Master for a moment before softly saying to Hua Wenyue, "Go into my Storage Ring to change. Be quick—it'll be fine."

"Alright," Hua Wenyue replied softly before disappearing into the Storage Ring.

"That's more like it. Follow me in now. Remember to keep your head down, your back slightly bent, and your pace neither too fast nor too slow. Don't look directly at the Dragon Emperor above you—no peeking either, and definitely no wandering eyes!"

The Thirteenth Young Master strode forward with his head held high, while Gu Feng and Hua Wenyue were forced to walk with their heads bowed.

As the grand palace doors opened, Gu Feng lowered his head, a cruel smile playing on his lips.

As they entered the palace, they were immediately met with hundreds of sharp gazes. Their auras were like deep-sea waves, carrying the power to destroy heaven and earth.

Especially the figure above, blurred as if standing within the fabric of time and space, made Gu Feng feel that he couldn't even withstand a single breath from them.

The immense pressure made it difficult for Gu Feng and Hua Wenyue to move, as if a mountain range was pressing down on them.

As they moved forward, their bodies gradually lowered until, with a thud, they knelt on the ground, their knees bleeding from the impact.

The moment they knelt, a gentle surge of Spiritual Power lifted them up.

"There's no need for such grand gestures, you two inheritors. You are the heroes of the East Sea Dragon Clan!" A ethereal voice rang out, and both Gu Feng and Hua Wenyue felt as if they had been struck hard, their blood boiling within their bodies, their internal organs seemingly displaced, and a searing pain causing them to uncontrollably bleed from the corners of their mouths.

Gu Feng's eyes remained calm, as if nothing had happened, and he bowed his head towards the Dragon Emperor above, cupping his hands in respect: "Greetings to the Dragon Emperor of the East Sea!"

His head never lifted from the beginning to the end, and he didn't let his gaze wander.

Beside him, Hua Wenyue's face was pale, her expression cold and indifferent, and she remained silent.

Standing in the palace of the East Sea Dragon Clan, both of them felt extremely humble.

(End of the Chapter)

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