8mi Chapter 517 Ao Run, could you possibly represent the Dragon Clan?
Chapter 517 Ao Run, could you possibly represent the Dragon Clan?
Chen Changsheng rode the Golden-Winged Roc, with Kong Xuan by his side, and they pierced through the clouds and mist, soon arriving at the Western Sea.
The vast expanse of blue waves stretched out before us, towering and surging. Compared to the East Sea, the waters of the West Sea were darker, resembling a bottomless abyss.
"This is the Western Sea."
Standing on the cloud, Chen Changsheng looked down at the sea below and couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
The last time I came to the West Sea was to dig for treasure.
Now, revisiting this place, he is now a Heavenly Enforcement God of the Heavenly Court, with the cultivation level of a late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, and accompanied by Kong Xuan, a Quasi-Saint.
"Master, shall we go down directly?"
The Golden-Winged Roc asked, his tone tinged with anticipation.
He grew up alongside Chen Changsheng and had long regarded Chen Changsheng as his closest friend. Naturally, he was happy to return to this familiar place.
"Walk."
Chen Changsheng nodded, and with a wave of his hand, a beam of spiritual light shot out, instantly parting the sea surface to reveal a waterway leading directly to the seabed.
The three of them followed the waterway downstream.
The seabed scenery of the West Sea is completely different from that of the East Sea.
The corals here are mostly dark purple, emitting a faint fluorescent glow, and deep in the sea, faint currents can be seen surging, as if some ancient and powerful force is lurking.
After walking for a short while, a magnificent crystal palace appeared before our eyes.
The palace was entirely cast from deep blue crystal, with four giant stone dragons coiled at its four corners, spewing azure light from their mouths—it was the West Sea Dragon Palace.
"Who goes there!"
Two patrolling sea guards, wielding steel forks, blocked their path.
"Chen Changsheng, the Heavenly Enforcement God of the Heavenly Court, requests an audience with the Dragon King of the West Sea."
Chen Changsheng spoke calmly, while simultaneously releasing his aura slightly.
The oppressive aura of a late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal immediately caused the two Yakshas to change their expressions drastically, and they hurriedly bowed in respect.
"So it's the Heavenly Enforcement God who has arrived! I'll go and inform him right away!"
A yaksha hurriedly entered the Dragon Palace.
Before long, the gates of the Dragon Palace burst open, and a graceful and elegant figure strode out to greet them.
It was none other than Ao Run, the Dragon King of the West Sea.
Today, Ao Run was dressed in a dark blue palace gown, wearing a coral beaded crown and a pearl and jade belt. Every move he made exuded a kingly aura.
Despite being a woman, she was in no way inferior to the majesty of the dragon race.
She was extremely beautiful, with a touch of heroism in her eyes and brows, yet she possessed the gentleness of a female dragon king. She looked dignified and elegant.
"A god of law enforcement?"
Ao Run strode forward, looked up and saw Chen Changsheng. He was taken aback at first, then a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Chen Changsheng! It really is you!"
Ao Run's voice was filled with a hint of joy, a stark contrast to his previous dignified demeanor.
"Fellow Daoist, it's been a long time."
Chen Changsheng clasped his hands in a salute, a smile on his face.
"Please come in! Please come in!"
Ao Run quickly stepped aside to let him pass, his gaze sweeping over Chen Changsheng from head to toe, clicking his tongue in amazement:
"It hasn't been that long since I last saw you, and you've already reached the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm?"
"When you first came to my Western Sea, you were just a Taiyi Golden Immortal; now you've become a Heavenly Enforcer in the Heavenly Court!"
"This cultivation speed is truly astonishing!"
As Ao Run spoke, he led Chen Changsheng and the other two into the Dragon Palace.
Inside the magnificent hall, coral pillars and pearl lamps stand side by side, and the floor is covered with soft, thousand-year-old moss, making it feel like walking on clouds.
After the guests and hosts were seated, Ao Run ordered people to serve spiritual tea and immortal fruits, and personally poured a cup for Chen Changsheng:
"Who are these two fellow Daoists?"
"This is a descendant of the ancient Phoenix Clan!"
At this point, Ao Run's gaze fell on Kong Xuan again.
She was so busy exchanging pleasantries with Chen Changsheng that she didn't pay much attention to Kong Xuan behind him.
Upon closer inspection, Ao Run was immediately startled.
The man in the black Taoist robe exuded an unfathomable aura. Even with her early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal cultivation, she couldn't see through his depths at all.
What alarmed Ao Run even more was that the man's aura was faintly similar to that of the Golden-Winged Roc, clearly indicating that he also had the bloodline of the Phoenix Clan.
"And this is...?"
Ao Run asked tentatively.
"I am Kong Xuan."
Before Chen Changsheng could introduce him, Kong Xuan casually revealed his name.
"Kong Xuan?"
Ao Run was taken aback at first, then his expression changed drastically. He suddenly stood up and exclaimed:
"But... but what about Kong Xuan, the son of Yuan Feng from ancient times, the one with the Five-Colored Divine Light?!"
Kong Xuan nodded slightly, his expression remaining calm as ever.
Ao Run gasped.
As the Dragon King of the West Sea, she naturally knew Kong Xuan's name.
Although she was the Dragon King of the West Sea, she dared not be arrogant in front of an ancient and powerful figure like Kong Xuan.
After all, this is no longer the era of the three races.
Their dragon clan has declined, but the phoenix lineage is still relatively better off.
"No need for such formalities."
Kong Xuan waved his hand, his tone indifferent:
"I'm only here to accompany my brother and this kid. You two can talk your business."
Ao Run breathed a slight sigh of relief and sat down again, but her gaze toward Chen Changsheng became even more complicated.
This Chen Changsheng actually managed to invite Kong Xuan here!
That's quite a lot of face!
"Chen... Heavenly God of Law Enforcement, what brings you to the Western Sea?"
Ao Run composed himself and asked.
Chen Changsheng straightened his expression and then recounted how he had received the imperial decree in the Lingxiao Palace and was ordered to descend to the mortal realm to subdue the dragon clans of the four seas.
After hearing this, Ao Run frowned immediately.
"Subdue the dragon clans of the four seas and bring them to the Heavenly Court..."
She murmured softly, a troubled look on her face.
"God of Law Enforcement, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you."
"only……"
Ao Run sighed and said:
"Although our four dragon clans govern themselves, we are ultimately of one mind and one family."
"Such a major matter is not something that I, Xihai Yihai, can decide."
"Among the four Dragon Kings, the East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang is the leader. He is highly respected and is the patriarch jointly elected by the dragon clans of the four seas."
"If we're going to discuss subjugation, we'll need Brother Ao Guang's approval first."
At this point, Ao Run paused, looking at Chen Changsheng with a hint of sincerity in his eyes:
"Heavenly God of Law Enforcement, we have known each other for a time, and you have also done me a favor in the Western Sea."
"As long as you can persuade Brother Ao Guang, my side in the West Sea will have no objections."
"But if my elder brother does not agree, although I am willing to help you, I cannot submit to him alone. I hope you can understand."
Chen Changsheng nodded; he naturally understood Ao Run's predicament.
Although the Four Seas Dragon Clan has declined, it is still one of the three great overlords of ancient times.
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; the dragon race still retains its arrogance, and making them submit to the Heavenly Court will be no easy task.
However, it is already extremely rare for Ao Run to make such a promise.
"Then I will trouble Your Highness the Dragon King to accompany me to the East Sea to meet Dragon King Ao Guang."
Chen Changsheng cupped his hands in greeting.
"good!"
Ao Run readily nodded and immediately instructed his men to prepare for the trip.
Before long, Ao Run had arranged everything and left the West Sea Dragon Palace with Chen Changsheng and the other two, riding the clouds towards the East Sea.
Throughout the journey, Chen Changsheng kept making plans in his mind.
The reason he came to Xihai first was because he had a past relationship with Ao Run.
Ao Run, this dragon, is forthright and has a clear sense of right and wrong, unlike the other dragon kings who are difficult to deal with.
Now that Ao Run has made a promise, at least the attitude of the West Sea side is clear.
The remaining one is Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea.
As long as Ao Guang can be persuaded, the other two seas will be no threat.
But what if you can't convince them...
A cold glint flashed in Chen Changsheng's eyes.
Then we'll have to find another way.