"Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist!"

Looking at the mess and unsightly seabed around him, Feng Bingwen felt a little embarrassed and looked at the middle-aged man beside him who seemed somewhat reserved.

He was dressed in a deep blue dragon robe, and his every move exuded an air of majesty. However, his demeanor and actions at this moment seemed somewhat inconsistent with this outstanding presence.

"It's nothing, nothing to worry about."

The Dragon King sized Feng Bingwen up and down, responding cautiously. If he weren't worried about causing any misunderstanding, he would have turned and left right now.

The moment that extraterrestrial demon died, merit descended from the heavens. Although it was formless and intangible, someone at his level could already sense it.

Having already secured the benefits, they naturally wanted to make their escape. After all, this supreme immortal was far too ruthless.

Although this human immortal sect had a very good reputation, the Dragon King stated that he was not familiar with the Supreme Dao, and this immortal before him was someone he was meeting for the first time. For the sake of the Dragon's life, it was best to maintain a safe distance.

Unfortunately, turning away was just a thought; in front of this immortal who could crush him into dust, it was better for him to maintain a proper attitude.

Thus, having just experienced a great battle and suffering heavy losses, the Dragon King had no choice but to put on airs and appear indifferent. Under Feng Bingwen's smiling gaze, he calmed the turmoil in the surrounding sea for thousands of miles, and also suppressed the silt mixed in with the seawater, restoring peace to the area.

Although the recent great battle has wiped out almost all life in this sea area, it is foreseeable that it will soon be prosperous again.

"I have quelled all the anomalies in the seas here. Fellow Daoist, is there anything else?"

After expending considerable effort to quell the turmoil in the sea, the Dragon King was even weaker. Even so, he still forced himself to look at the composed Feng Bingwen beside him, not wanting to show any weakness.

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, what are your plans after this battle?"

Feng Bingwen cupped his hands in greeting and asked with great anticipation.

Although he was the one who ultimately killed the incredibly resilient demon, he only gained a small benefit and tasted the sweetness of victory.

"Intend?"

The Dragon King realized that he was now a wounded dragon and should return to his palace to recuperate for a while before participating in the campaign against the extraterrestrial demons.

Although the battle was extremely fierce, even he, as the Dragon King, would suffer heavy losses. However, despite such danger, his life was not in danger, because the Ancestral Dragon had been resurrected and was watching over everything. If any dragon was about to die, they would surely receive the protection of the Ancestral Dragon.

But what he didn't intend to reveal was that he was unfamiliar with the situation. He didn't intend to harm anyone, but he knew it was always wise to be cautious.

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this, but right now, beyond the heavens and earth, there is a group of powerful demons who want to use the desolate sea as a passage to invade the world. My Dragon Clan, who rules the vast ocean, has taken it upon ourselves to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the world and is currently fighting against these demons. The demon you just killed was merely a pawn among them!"

The Dragon King explained that this was no longer a secret; at least for the top powers in this world, it was common knowledge. After all, the Dragon Clan had caused such a commotion that it was hard not to attract attention.

"Such a demon is just a pawn!"

Feng Bingwen appropriately expressed his surprise.

Although he was indeed somewhat surprised, these extraterrestrial demons were even more powerful than he had imagined. It seemed that his previous idea had been a bit rash, and this was not something he could participate in at the moment.

"Indeed, my kin are currently under immense pressure, and they happened to overlook this demon. I tracked it down here, fought it, and then, by chance, a fellow Daoist happened to be traveling here, which allowed me to kill it. So, I thank you, fellow Daoist!"

The Dragon King cupped his hands in thanks to Feng Bingwen. Although he was expressing his gratitude, he felt aggrieved but could only keep it to himself. He had no choice but to accept that someone had forcibly taken his share of the benefits.

"Extraterrestrial demons are to be exterminated by all, fellow Daoist, there's no need for such fuss!"

Feng Bingwen returned the gesture with a bow, indicating that this was a matter of righteousness and an inescapable duty.

"Then I wonder what your plans are now, my friend? I am about to return to the desolate sea to fight against the demons. I see that you possess extraordinary supernatural powers. Would you be willing to lend us a hand?"

The Dragon King looked at Feng Bingwen with an expectant expression, as if he truly needed the help of the Supreme Dao Immortal.

But in reality, he was trying to make Feng Bingwen back down and stop following him. He wanted them to part ways amicably, and he wouldn't blame Feng Bingwen for sharing the benefits with him.

"this……"

Upon hearing the Dragon King extend an invitation, Feng Bingwen was taken aback. He knew, of course, that the Dragon King was merely putting on an act, offering polite words, and that his true intentions might not be as he claimed.

The arrival and invasion of extraterrestrial demons sounds like a serious matter. But that's only if we can't withstand it. If we can stop them and kill them all, then these beings from beyond the realm can be read as demons, but written as opportunities.

Can the dragons stop them?

From the current perspective, Feng Bingwen felt that this was not a question that needed to be overly concerned about. The Dragon Clan was not only one of the most powerful clans in the world, but also had an ancient alliance with the Human Clan.

Although minor disputes and petty squabbles may occur between the human and dragon races in private, this does not affect the overall friendly cooperation between the two races. As long as the dragon race speaks up, a powerful human expert will surely step in.

If the human and dragon races cooperate, Feng Bingwen believes that unless those extraterrestrial demons possess the power to overturn the heavens and earth, things will remain the same.

However, this group of extraterrestrial demons seems to be quite powerful, and it will probably take a considerable amount of time to completely eliminate them.

As things stand, with his mere Dongxuan Realm cultivation level and his shameless self-proclaimed status as an immortal, he shouldn't even think about getting involved for now; his weak arms and legs can't withstand any more trouble.

Of course, that's what he thought in his heart, but he couldn't say it out loud. He was currently a disciple of the Supreme Dao Sect and couldn't afford to disgrace his sect.

"As one of the myriad beings in this world, I am naturally willing to do my part. It is just a pity that I am going on this trip because my master has given me instructions, and I am unable to do so."

Feng Bingwen looked wistful, with a hint of shame on his face, as if he regretted not being able to go to the desolate sea to slay the demons.

"In that case, fellow Daoist, you should hurry and fulfill your master's instructions. Although demons are not to be underestimated, my Dragon Clan is not to be trifled with. We will certainly not allow these monsters to harm the living beings of heaven and earth. I guarantee that you will never see a second demon again!"

“Very well, then I will trouble you, fellow Daoist. Once this matter is settled, I will definitely head to the Desolate Sea to assist you all!”

Feng Bingwen looked righteous, and he even believed what he said.

Although he did have plans to go to the desolate sea, that was before he broke through his realm and achieved the Earth Immortal status. Before that, he should just do what he was supposed to do.

He'd better stay out of the big shots' business.

"Then I will await you in the desolate sea!"

Seeing that he had said enough, the Dragon King wasted no more time. After leaving behind a polite remark, he stirred up a whirlpool and sped off toward the desolate sea.

"They say they'll never see a second demon again? That's too much to say. These dragons are still so concerned about saving face."

Feng Bingwen stared at the watermarks left by the Dragon King as he departed, remaining silent. However, the Imperial Cauldron in his dantian had witnessed everything that had just happened and couldn't help but sneer.

"That guy was crippled, but he still pretended to be nonchalant and wanted to rush to the desolate sea. It can be seen that the dragon clan's defensive strength is now stretched thin."

"..."

Upon hearing that the immortal artifact in his dantian had instantly revealed the true nature of the Dragon King, Feng Bingwen couldn't help but twitch his lips; he simply couldn't suppress it any longer.

"Senior, is it possible that the Dragon King was simply concerned with saving face, and that it had little to do with whether the Dragon Clan's defensive forces were inadequate?"

"...That's possible. You're quick-witted, kid. You said what I was about to say before I even finished it!"

Feng Bingwen rolled his eyes, too lazy to talk to this immortal artifact anymore. He discovered that the spirits nurtured by these ancient immortal artifacts not only had rich experiences, but also developed various unique personalities and quirks as a result.

If it weren't for its status as a celestial artifact, the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel would be an old man who is disrespectful and shameless, and also very adept at understanding the principle of being flexible and adaptable.

As for the Imperial Void Cauldron currently residing in his Qi Sea, it initially seemed quite convincing, but now it has revealed its true colors, proving itself to be an extremely shameless individual.

"Senior Sister!"

The little incident on the way to the Nine Provinces came to an end. Feng Bingwen used the excuse of being familiar with the use of the spirit artifact to remove some of the power from the Imperial Void Cauldron. In an instant, he transformed into the top of the bottomless abyss and moved to the deck of the dragon boat, standing next to Senior Sister Luo Lingxiao, who was craning her neck to look out at the sea.

"Junior brother, you succeeded?"

"What?"

Looking at his senior sister, whose fair face showed a hint of excitement, Feng Bingwen was puzzled.

"Let's go! This place is no place to stay!"

Luo Lingxiao didn't talk to Feng Bingwen. Instead, he seemed to have suddenly realized something and urged Feng Bingwen repeatedly.

"Let's go!"

Feng Bingwen took over the dragon boat and instantly increased its speed several times over. The surrounding scenery instantly became fleeting shadows, almost impossible to see clearly.

"Junior brother, my flying boat has a magic array that shields the heavenly secrets. Don't worry about the energy consumption, just activate it!"

"Uh, senior sister, why are we blocking out the secrets of heaven?"

"Junior brother!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Lingxiao's expression immediately turned serious.

"We come from the same family, and when we travel, we should naturally look out for and help each other. Am I right?"

"That's natural!"

Feng Bingwen's eyes immediately became confused. He couldn't understand why his senior sister, who was so devoted to alchemy, was causing him trouble instead of tending to her alchemy furnace.

"In that case, why should I worry that I will betray you, Junior Brother?"

"Why do you say that, Senior Sister?"

Feng Bingwen couldn't hold back any longer; this senior sister had definitely misunderstood something.

"Junior brother, you don't need to hide it from your senior sister. I saw it all just now. There was a real dragon in that sea area, wasn't there? Junior brother, you dived into the sea earlier to hunt down the Dragon King?"

"..."

Feng Bingwen was speechless and didn't want to speak, but looking at the expression on his senior sister's face, he had to explain.

"You're overthinking it. I didn't go to sea to hunt the dragon. On the contrary, I went to help that dragon. There were demons in that sea area. I joined forces with that dragon to suppress the demons and even gained a considerable amount of merit."

“I understand, junior brother. You did not hunt a true dragon, but slew a demon. The true dragon unfortunately perished in the battle with the demon. It has nothing to do with you. I can testify for you.”

Hearing Feng Bingwen's words, Luo Lingxiao couldn't help but nod inwardly. As expected of her junior brother who had surpassed her in cultivation in such a short time, he was indeed extraordinary. Even after hunting down a true dragon, his thinking was still so meticulous, and he could come up with a reasonable excuse.

"Senior sister, you're overthinking it. I don't need your testimony. I have a very good relationship with the Dragon Clan. I first attained enlightenment because of a Dragon Pearl!"

Feng Bingwen continued to explain that if this misunderstanding escalated, it would be quite troublesome, after all, the Dragon Clan was powerful, otherwise he wouldn't keep thinking about that Primordial Dragon King.

"Where did you get the Dragon Balls?"

Luo Lingxiao quickly grasped the key point: the dragon race losing the dragon pearl was like a great demon losing its demon core.

"It fell from the sky!"

Feng Bingwen speaks the truth.

"hehe!"

Luo Lingxiao's gaze towards Feng Bingwen was somewhat off, containing a hint of disappointment at not being trusted. After all, how could a dragon ball possibly fall from the sky? It was too far-fetched, simply impossible. It was obvious that this junior brother was fooling her.

"Junior brother, don't worry, what you said may have been heard by me, but it will never have come out of my mouth!"

"Senior Sister!"

"No need for further words, I'm going to refine pills. Remember to activate the array that shields the heavenly secrets."

"yes!"

Feng Bingwen responded helplessly, watching his senior sister walk towards the pavilion not far away. But after only a few steps, the graceful senior sister stopped and turned back to look at him.

"I have a few pill formulas that require dragon blood and dragon whiskers as medicinal ingredients. Do you have any spares, junior brother? Could you sell them to me? I guarantee you'll be satisfied with the price!"

"I really didn't hunt any dragons!"

Feng Bingwen reiterated that he knew such an explanation was weak, but he had to say it.

"If you don't want to, then forget it. It's not some big deal, after all!"

Luo Lingxiao shook his head, seemingly even more disappointed.

Feng Bingwen opened his mouth, but then closed it again. He had actually just secretly collected some dragon scales and dragon blood at the bottom of the sea, since the Dragon King was injured. But if he were to take them out now, it would be like throwing mud down his pants.