The Dragon Palace, a crystal palace hidden deep within the East China Sea, shone like a dazzling pearl amidst the underwater world, emitting a soft and mysterious glow. Its exquisite construction and lavish decorations exemplified the dignity and majesty of the underwater dragon race.
The main body of the palace is built of crystal clear crystals. Each piece of crystal seems to contain the secrets and power of the deep ocean, reflecting colorful light and shadow, making the entire Dragon Palace look like a dream.
As the two gods entered the Dragon Palace, they were first greeted by a winding corridor inlaid with vibrant corals and pearls. On either side were statues of diverse marine creatures, some majestic and majestic, others charming and lively, each so lifelike that it seemed to whisper ancient underwater legends. At the end of the corridor lay the imposing Dragon Palace gate, its lintel engraved with auspicious dragon and phoenix motifs, a vivid reminder of the Palace's extraordinary status.
The guards at the gate, clad in shining armor and wielding spears, hurriedly bowed upon seeing the extraordinary visitors, Rong Lin and Chu Chu, their manners respectful yet dignified. "Wait a moment, I'll inform the Dragon King immediately," they muttered, then flashed into two streaks of light, swiftly slinking deep into the palace.
At this moment, Dragon King Ao Yuan sat upright on the dragon throne in the center of the hall, handling government affairs from all corners of the world. The hall was vast and boundless. A giant chandelier made of stringed pearls hung from the ceiling, emitting a soft and warm light, illuminating the entire space with a brightness that was not glaring.
On the surrounding walls, there are murals depicting the history and myths of the dragon clan. Every stroke reveals the profound cultural heritage and artistic value, which makes people shocked by the magnificence and grandeur of the Dragon Palace.
The little shrimp hurried into the hall, its voice tinged with nervousness and excitement, "Lord Dragon King, the Celestial Sovereign of Heaven and the Spirit Sovereign of Jiayang Mountain have arrived together!" Ao Yuan slowly stroked his long, silver beard, a flicker of surprise and anticipation in his eyes, "Quick, quickly, invite our distinguished guests in."
Thinking back to the thrilling turmoil in the heavens, Rong Lin was able to sit firmly on the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, which was inseparable from the firm support and silent dedication of the Chongming Bird clan.
When the two gods entered the Dragon Palace, Ao Yuan hurried forward to greet them, his face filled with a warm and respectful smile. "Oh, I really don't know what kind of wind is blowing today to actually bring two gods here. The Dragon Palace is truly glorious!"
Chuchu's gaze darted back and forth over Ao Yuan, her bright eyes filled with curiosity about everything in the Dragon Palace. She stared at Ao Yuan's majestic horns, his rosacea, and his whiskers that nearly reached the ground, and couldn't help but jokingly ask, "Lord Dragon King, it's been a while since we last met. Your Dragon Palace looks brand new again, huh? Did you secretly do some renovations?"
Chu Chu grumbled a lot along the way that when it comes to enjoyment, no one in the sky or the demons in the earth can compare to the Dragon King Ao Yuan.
Upon hearing this, Ao Yuan smiled awkwardly and waved his hand, "No, no, it's just a simple place. It really adds a lot of color to the Dragon Palace to welcome two distinguished guests today."
Rong Lin smiled gently, his voice caressing him like a spring breeze. "My Lord Dragon King, it's been a while since we last met. You're still in high spirits, your face radiant with rosy glow. I remember I invited you to a banquet, but you were busy bringing rain everywhere and couldn't spare the time. I hope I didn't disturb you today."
Ao Yuan's smile became even more awkward. "No, no, I just happen to be free today. I just don't know if the Lords of Heaven and Spirit have come to teach you something important?"
Rong Lin nodded slightly, his tone a bit serious: "Lord Dragon King has always been kind and generous. He allows dragons to practice in the East China Sea, and every time a dragon leaves, it is recorded in the register, right?"
Ao Yuan nodded quickly. "Of course. The matter of a wandering dragon is extremely dangerous. The East China Sea has always had special personnel to manage it. I wonder if today's incident is related to the dragon?"
Chu Chu was too lazy to beat around the bush and said directly, "We've come here to trouble the Dragon King to check and see if any dragons have left the East China Sea and gone elsewhere."
Ao Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't asked about this matter recently, and he felt a little guilty. But he remained calm and immediately ordered his soldiers to investigate.
Ao Yuan held up an exquisite teacup and warmly invited the two to drink tea: "Please have some tea first, both of you. Take a short rest. There will be news soon."
Chuchu picked up the teacup and took a sip, secretly admiring the fact that this tea was indeed a treasure of the six realms, with a rich aroma and an endless aftertaste. But she knew that gods never indulged in the desire for food and drink, and she was just giving it as a token of appreciation.
Rong Lin took a sip of tea more gracefully, then put down the teacup, with a gentle smile on his face.
The three of them sat together, but there wasn't much to talk about. Rong Lin and Chu Chu both understood that they had come to find the whereabouts of the dragon, and Ao Yuan probably had some suspicions in his mind, but he just couldn't say them out loud.
Soon, the shrimp soldiers came hurriedly and whispered to Ao Yuan, "Lord Dragon King, Jiaolong Polang has been away from the East China Sea for nearly a thousand years..."
Upon hearing this, Ao Yuan immediately flew into a rage: "Why didn't you report it earlier?"
The shrimp soldier trembled with fear and quickly explained, "Polang is the Dragon King, he is of a very high status, no one dares to ask about his whereabouts."
Upon hearing this, Rong Lin stood up and stared at Ao Yuan with a sharp gaze. "So the dragon is truly missing. Lord Dragon King is so busy with his affairs that he doesn't even know the whereabouts of a dragon? Dragons are violent by nature and love to stir up trouble. Now they are causing trouble in the Purple Sky Holy Land. What should we do?"
Ao Yuan's expression instantly turned extremely ugly. He stood up, his tone filled with helplessness and regret, "Polang has always been the leader of the Jiaolongs, and he has never intended to become a dragon. Now he's actually gone to the Holy Land. Is there some misunderstanding here?"
Rong Lin's expression grew increasingly serious. "Misunderstanding? The Purple Sky Sacred Land is a pure place within the six realms. How could a dragon like that be allowed to run wild here? Lord Dragon King, this matter is of grave importance. You must give a reasonable explanation and retrieve Polang as soon as possible to avoid a catastrophe."
Chu Chu also stood up, her tone filled with urgency: "Yes, Lord Dragon King, Jiaolongs are ferocious by nature. If they really cause trouble in the Purple Sky Holy Land, it will be troublesome. You must take action as soon as possible, find Polang, and calm this storm."
Ao Yuan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. "Don't worry, my East Sea Dragon Palace will get to the bottom of this matter. No matter where Polang went or what he did, I will find him and give you an explanation."
Rong Lin nodded slightly. "That's very good. Lord Dragon King, we came here this time in the hope that the East China Sea Dragon Palace can resolve this matter as soon as possible to avoid affecting the peace and tranquility of the six realms."
Chu Chu also agreed, "Yes, Lord Dragon King, this matter cannot be delayed. You should act as soon as possible."
Ao Yuan nodded again and said firmly, "Rest assured, my two High Gods, I, Ao Yuan, will do my best to retrieve Po Lang and calm this storm."
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