As they descended into the sea, Yu Xin and Ge Yiyuan were filled with exclamations of wonder. Liuli, enveloped in the curtain of water, slowly descended, her gaze gazing blankly at Yu Xin and Ge Yiyuan's expressions of utter curiosity, as if she were seeing a reflection of her past self. She vaguely remembered her first time at the bottom of the sea, holding a tabby cat. She too had watched with utter wonder as schools of fish glided by, constantly urging the curled-up cat in her arms to look at the beautiful scenery around her.

After a long while, Liuli indifferently withdrew her gaze and looked down at the seabed.

As we descended, the clear seawater flowed past us, making a series of "splashing" sounds, and schools of fish swam to and fro, stirring up gentle ripples.

Finally, the group of five demons and two others descended to the seabed. Sheng Yang led Liu Li and the others through the coral reefs and straight to the Dragon Palace.

Upon arriving here, Ge Yiyuan and Yu Xin became even more astonished, looking at the palace buildings that absolutely did not exist on the ground with great curiosity and admiration.

In the grand hall where Liuli and Li Molin had first visited, Sheng Yang had prepared a banquet. At the banquet, Ge Yiyuan and Yu Xin were only focused on enjoying the fish and meat feast, while Liuli just talked to Sheng Yang and rarely touched her chopsticks.

At that moment, Liuli said calmly, "Grandpa Shengyang, I brought a message from the young master of the Demon Clan. He said that the war between the righteous and the demonic forces is intensifying, and it is time for our divine beast race to fulfill our alliance with the demons."

Sheng Yang hesitated and asked, "Does the young master mean... that we should send our people to join the demon camp and be at their beck and call?"

Liuli replied, "That should be the meaning."

Sheng Yang pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "It is only right for Young Master Li to make this request."

Liuli paused for a moment and said, "As for the purpose of my visit, it is to ask Grandpa Shengyang to help me take revenge. My Nine-Tailed Fox Clan was wiped out and has a blood feud with the Buddhist sect in the Central Plains. However, it is difficult for me to shake the power of the Buddhist sect on my own. Therefore, I need the help of Grandpa Shengyang, you, the Qilin Clan, and the Phoenix Clan."

Without Liuli needing to explain her purpose, Shengyang had already guessed most of it. Since he had personally gone out to greet her, he was already prepared to grant her request. Therefore, Shengyang did not hesitate for a moment and nodded, saying, "No problem, Liuli. Yingmo and I are very close friends, and we are both the last remaining descendants of divine beasts. We should naturally share the same hatred for the enemy. If you need any help, just say the word."

"Thank you." Liuli nodded and said, "On my way here, I was thinking that since Young Master Li asked us to fulfill the alliance, I would ask Grandpa Shengyang to select some of our people to send to the Demon Clan camp. Besides following Young Master Li's orders, they only need to help me fight against the Buddhist forces."

“No problem.” Sheng Yang said readily. “Actually, our four divine beast races also need a leader to serve in the demon camp. Liu Li, you have been by Young Master Li’s side for many years and are most familiar with the demons. This position of leader is truly yours.”

Liu Li raised an eyebrow, a surge of joy in her heart. She had come here today with Li Molin's message precisely for this outcome; she had thought it would require some persuasion, but it had been so easy. In truth, she hadn't realized her importance to Li Molin, and naturally, she didn't know that what Sheng Yang valued was her place in Li Molin's heart.

She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "If Grandpa Shengyang thinks highly of me, Liuli, then I will definitely put my divine beast people first in everything and strive for the greatest benefit for my divine beast race alliance within the demon race's camp."

“Alright!” Sheng Yang and Liu Li hit it off immediately. He nodded and smiled, “In a little while, I will have my people send messages to the Qilin Clan and the Phoenix Clan to tell them my thoughts.”

Liuli smiled and said, "Then Liuli thanks Grandpa Shengyang in advance."

Sheng Yang waved his hand and said, "Girl, why are you being so polite with me? Come on, try these dishes. It's been many years since you've been here, hasn't it?"

"Yes," Liuli said casually, "It's been a long time since I've been here, and I really miss the food at Grandpa Shengyang's place."

Sheng Yang chuckled and began to invite Liu Li, Ge Yiyuan, Yu Xin, and the others to enjoy the fish and meat feast and delicious fruit wine. For a time, the table was filled with lively toasts and clinking glasses.

After a long while, the banquet ended. Liuli and Shengyang agreed that after he had selected the dragons to be sent out, he could go directly to Li Molin to report for duty.

After bidding farewell to Sheng Yang, Liu Li and the others left the Flood Dragon Palace. They settled on an island above the Flood Dragon Palace and were about to determine their direction to either Qilin City or Phoenix Perch Wutong Forest when Liu Li's gaze fell upon the back of a gray-robed monk not far away, and she paused.

Her gaze towards the monk grew colder and colder, and she said in a chilling voice, "Master Shichan!"

"Oh dear!" Yu Xin hadn't recognized the monk's back at first, but after hearing Liu Li's words, she suddenly realized. She stared at Shi Chan's back and said with a wicked smile, "It's little monk Shi Chan. I haven't seen you in a long time. What are you doing here?"

Originally, Shi Chan had his back to Liu Li and the others, gazing blankly at the beautiful scenery of the island. Upon hearing Liu Li's voice, he turned around, clasped his hands together, and offered a Buddhist salute to Liu Li and Yu Xin. He smiled and said, "This humble monk happened to see Miss Liu Li and the others heading towards the East Sea, so I followed them, but I lost them. This humble monk thought I'd try my luck here, and I didn't expect to actually meet you all."

Yu Xin glanced at Liu Li's cold and stern face, then smiled and looked at Shi Chan, asking, "Why did you follow us here, little monk?"

The word "little monk" filled Shi Chan with a sense of bewilderment. Ever since he had mistakenly killed Liuli, he had grown older and had never heard anyone call him "little monk" again, let alone Liuli.

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