Bi Tan Long Wo Jiu

Before dawn, Baozhu pulled Shen Qiexing to her bedchamber. After setting up a barrier around the area and confirming that no one was around, she whispered, "God, I've found out that there's a deep abyss somewhere at the very bottom of the main hall of the Jiao Palace, and the Jiao Emperor is kept in that abyss."

Shen Qiexing's expression turned solemn. "I had no idea there was an abyss here?"

"It's normal that the God-Emperor doesn't know, because this abyss was forcibly cleaved out by the Suhan Abyss!"

"Before building the palace, he scouted several locations to confirm that this was the most suitable place to support the Flood Dragon King before he began construction. He built the Flood Dragon Palace directly above the abyss to conceal his support of the Flood Dragon King and to make it easier for him to come and go."

Shen Qiexing pondered, thinking that he should have a way to find that abyss.

There is no place in the Heavenly Sea that can be hidden from him.

But it might not be that simple. This matter is of great importance, and Su Hanyuan must have already made ample preparations. If you want to break into that abyss, you will probably face many obstacles.

Sure enough, Baozhu's next words confirmed his suspicions.

"To enter the abyss, one must have a pass, and only Su Hanyuan possesses such a pass."

Baozhu lowered her head somewhat dejectedly, "But with my strength, I can't read the memories of the Flood Dragon Emperor in Su Hanyuan's mind. Doesn't that mean our progress is stuck here?"

“No password required,” Shen Qiexing said with a sharp look. “I can try a direct attack.”

He continued, "Baozhu, is there a place like a dungeon in the Dragon Palace, a place where prisoners are held?"

Although Baozhu was puzzled, she nodded and said, "Yes, it is not far from our palace. But why did the Divine Lord suddenly ask about this?"

Shen Qiexing raised an eyebrow and snorted, "Tomorrow night, take me there. I need to select a few near-immortal level prisoners... to strengthen my magical power."

“Yes,” Baozhu replied.

—

As the sky began to brighten, Baozhu escorted Shen Qiexing to Su Hanyuan's room, leaving a plate of snacks on the table. She then winked at him before secretly returning to her own quarters.

Shen Qiexing felt utterly disgusted by the sight of Su Hanyuan again.

However, the time was not yet right, and he could not act impulsively.

After absorbing the dragon king's magic power, he can kill all the dragons in one fell swoop, reclaim the Heavenly Female Sea that rightfully belongs to him, and then go to the Wutong Tree to personally kill the Phoenix Maiden. After that, it will be the Spirit Clan and the Soul Lord.

As for the Forest Clan and the Forest King...

His mind was in turmoil, like a ball of yarn full of knots, and he didn't know how to untangle it.

With the Little Deer Fairy around, he simply couldn't bring himself to harm the Forest Clan.

He couldn't imagine what Little Deer Fairy would feel if he really slaughtered the Forest Clan one day, and how she would treat him.

You must hate him to death, wishing you could eat his flesh and drink his blood.

I thought of her again...

Why am I thinking of her again?

Shen Qiexing gave a bitter smile. Come to think of it, it had been about half a year since they had parted ways. He wondered how she had been doing during this time apart.

I wonder if she... has ever thought of him.

The person beside him seemed to stir, and Shen Qiexing stopped thinking about it, put on a pre-prepared expression, and said in a concerned and gentle voice, "Your Majesty, you're awake?"

Su Hanyuan slowly opened his eyes, a barely perceptible sharpness flashing across his gaze, followed by a look of bewilderment unique to those who have just woken up. He rubbed his temples and asked, "What time is it?"

“It’s not even dawn yet,” Shen Qiexing said, disgusted by his own affected voice. He picked up a pastry and said, “Your Majesty must be hungry. Have some pastries to fill your stomach. Azhu will call them to prepare the meal.”

The person before him had fingers as slender as scallions, holding cakes and tea. Su Hanyuan's mouth watered at the sight. He took a piece of cake from Shen Qiexing's hand and exclaimed, "What a beautiful woman carrying rice cakes! It's truly delicious!"

The god was so disgusting that he almost chopped off all his fingers on the spot.

Pooh!

Su Hanyuan laughed heartily and was about to get up when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a dark color on the bedding. His smile deepened, and he pulled Shen Qiexing's hand, making him sit down beside him. He exclaimed, "My beauty, you've really had a hard time."

It's not hard work, it's just a tough life.

Shen Qiexing calmly withdrew her hand and said softly, "This is what I should do."

He really didn't want to get entangled with Su Hanyuan any longer and was thinking of a way to escape when suddenly the door to the bedchamber was pushed open with a "bang." Baozhu rushed over and squeezed between Shen Qiexing and Su Hanyuan, saying happily to Shen Qiexing, "Sister, I missed you so much all night!"

—Well done! After we reclaim the Tianpin Sea, I'll definitely give you a big promotion and a high salary!

Shen Qiexing glanced at her gratefully.

—Oh, this is nothing!

Baozhu proudly raised her chin.

Su Hanyuan, who was pushed aside: ......

“Your Majesty, I’m taking Yaozhu away with me,” Baozhu said, playfully punching Su Hanyuan’s chest. “I couldn’t stop thinking about Yaozhu all night; I couldn’t sleep or eat.”

She turned her head away hesitantly, "I don't care, Yaozhu has to stay with me tonight."

"Alright, alright, we'll do as our beloved consort says. Now you can eat, right? Quickly finish this plate of snacks, or you'll go hungry."

Su Hanyuan happily embraced Shen Qiexing and Baozhu on either side, unaware that the two had already planned out how he would die.

Having finally returned to Baozhu's residence, Shen Qiexing patted his chest for a long time before finally getting rid of the nausea. He couldn't help but glance at Baozhu and say, "I think Su Hanyuan treats you very well."

Baozhu's skin immediately broke out in goosebumps, and she involuntarily shivered. "Your Majesty, please stop talking, I feel like throwing up too!"

"The God only knows that I cast illusions on him every day, but he doesn't know that I add our sea serpent clan's poison that can stop cultivation progress to the illusions every time," she quickly recovered and sneered, "Although the dosage is not large and the toxicity is not high, it is enough for him to suffer a lot over the years."

Aren't you afraid he'll find out?

"That would require him to be able to detect it. The dosage of this poison is very weak, and I have concealed it under an illusion. Unless someone like the God of War is present, he would never be able to detect it."

Shen Qiexing narrowed his eyes, finally looking at Baozhu with new respect.

She is certainly skilled and daring.

Is this also flattery?

“Oh, by the way, I just went to inquire about something,” she whispered mysteriously as she approached Shen Qiexing, “about the prisoners held in the Demon Prison.”

"The Demon Prison is a place similar to an abyss. It has twelve levels from shallow to deep. The deeper you go, the more serious the crimes are committed and the more people are imprisoned there. Our target is the seventh and eighth levels."

"The prisoners on the first six floors are mostly low-level thugs with little strength, and there are a lot of them, which makes it difficult for us to take action. The people on the eleventh and twelfth floors are the key targets for observation, and the entrance is heavily guarded, so it is not easy for us to sneak in."

“There are mostly immortals on the ninth and tenth floors. I’m afraid we might not be able to defeat them. After all, even two fists can’t beat four hands. So the seventh and eighth floors are the best choice.”

Baozhu slapped her forehead and said, "Furthermore, I've heard that the Demon Prison not only houses the Sinful Dragon, but also people from many other tribes. I wonder why."

The Jiaolong clan wreaked havoc in the Tianpin Sea, committing all sorts of evil deeds. It's understandable that there were people from other tribes in the Demon Prison.

“Alright, then it’s ninety-two floors,” Shen Qiexing smiled at Baozhu, “and it’s not ‘we,’ it’s me.”

Baozhu was taken aback: "Huh?"

"Your magic power as a sea serpent is not enough to impress me. Just stay outside the Demon Prison and guard the gate for me."

He hadn't had a proper real battle since absorbing the magical power of so many Sen people, and this time he finally had the chance.

He estimated that becoming an immortal should be no problem, and even a low-level godhood shouldn't be an issue. The only slightly more difficult challenge would be against someone as powerful as Su Hanyuan.

If the Dragon Clan hadn't met with misfortune, with his original power, he would have been able to defeat Su Hanyuan a thousand years ago.

As for the current situation, he has already done his best under these circumstances.

Baozhu is indeed clever and quick-witted, but it's a real pity that she's just a sea serpent.

If it were a viper, he could try to help the dragon queen transform into a dragon after killing her, but it's highly unlikely with a sea serpent. We'll see.

—

The Demon Prison is situated on a steep cliff with dark, calm water. Looking down at it inspires fear, and the occasional booming sound is terrifying.

The abyss was like a giant eye, watching the two tiny figures before it with predatory eyes. However, the two showed no fear; instead, they rubbed their hands together, ready to swoop down and fight the giant eye at any moment.

"My Lord, I can release a special poisonous mist at this entrance, and no one will come. Let me accompany you!"

Baozhu was really afraid that something might happen to him, after all, his strength had not yet recovered to its peak, and she did not even know how strong he was now.

“No need,” Shen Qiexing took a step forward and said loudly, “Since this poisonous fog is so powerful, you should go back. In case Su Hanyuan suddenly comes, you can find an excuse for me.”

After he finished speaking, he immediately jumped down without hesitation!

"God-King—"

Since the deity has said so, she should believe him. Baozhu gritted her teeth, transformed into a blue-green sea snake, and swam quickly towards the bedroom with the current.

—

Suddenly, a strong wind arose around them, growing stronger the closer they got to the bottom of the abyss. When Shen Qiexing descended to the ninth level, he was almost blown away by the wind.

From the first level onwards, the roars of some unknown race echoed around him, nearly deafening him. The noise gradually subsided by the sixth level, and when he stepped onto the stone surface of the ninth level, all was completely silent.

The quieter the place, the more danger lurks within.

It was so dark here that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Shen Qiexing held up a blue flame in his palm and carefully shone it around.

He took each step very lightly, holding his breath, and walking forward with utmost caution.

Until two bright yellow lanterns suddenly lit up from nowhere in the distance, eerie and cold, Shen Qiexing couldn't help but squint and stop.

There was no sense of any breath or energy flowing around me.

Either someone intentionally restrained it, or there was nothing at all.

It is clearly not the latter.

Suddenly, a sticky, grating sound of scales rubbing together filled the air, accompanied by a damp, fishy vapor. Shen Qiexing, hidden in the shadows, slightly curved the corners of his lips into a smile.

"Little girl from the Sea Serpent Clan, what brings you here all alone so late?"