Serpent Ancestor

Xu Hei had always maintained a cold heart since he became enlightened. He was like a cold-blooded animal, which allowed him to remain calm in any situation.

In this world, only those who stay calm can survive better.

His temperament was indifferent; he might experience joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, but never with much fluctuation.

He had never shed a tear in his life.

He didn’t even know why he would cry; snakes shouldn’t have tear glands.

”Oh, I see...” Xu Hei suddenly realized.

He was no longer a snake.

He had become a flood dragon.

Xu Hei returned to the island where Mo Xuan often stayed, buried his head in a cave, and erected a tombstone inscribed with the words ”Master Mo Xuan.”

Next to it, the teacher placed a tombstone for the Water Kylin, and only then did Xu Hei learn that its name was Cang Ye.Suspended in the air, Xu Hei gazed at the thoroughly polluted Penglai Sea, momentarily lost in confusion.

He knew that the Sea God Sect’s pollution was continuously consuming the East Sea. At this rate, in less than half a year, the entire East Sea would turn black.

How to stop it?

No one knew the answer.

Even if they eliminated everyone in the Sea God Sect, as long as the source of the pollution wasn’t sealed, their fate would remain unchanged.

Xu Hei returned to Martial Arts Island.

He planned to use his resistance to the pollution to evacuate the cultivators here, one by one, from this place.

He couldn’t protect everyone, but he could save as many lives as possible, a helpless decision.

”I have a way to fight the Sea God Sect’s pollution.”

Suddenly, a youthful voice echoed from the sky.

Everyone looked up to see a phantom-like young figure appear above Martial Arts Island.

”Demon Lord?” Xu Hei was taken aback.

The sudden appearance of the young phantom was indeed the Demon Lord he had seen before.

”Demon Lord!”

Both the teacher and Yu Jianqiu clearly recognized him, their eyes showing respect.

In ancient times, the master of the Penglai Sea was the Demon Lord.

However, the Demon Lord’s lifespan was limited by the rules of the Dao, preventing him from acting in the outside world. He could only hide in the forsaken land, completely concealing his existence, or else he would attract heavenly tribulations.

This was a secret known only to the higher-ups.

Most people had no idea who the Demon Lord was. But seeing his entrance and the attitude of the teacher and others, they guessed he was a reclusive powerhouse, and they all bowed their heads.

”What should we do?” Xu Hei asked directly.

The Demon Lord spoke slowly, ”I am restricted by the Dao and can no longer influence the outside world. However, the cultivation I have left behind can be given to you, allowing you to open a path to the Sea God Altar. Once the altar is destroyed, the source of the pollution from another world will be sealed!”

”Do you understand what I mean?”

The Demon Lord’s voice spread slowly, echoing in everyone’s ears, but his gaze was fixed on Xu Hei. Clearly, he was speaking to Xu Hei.

Most people on Martial Arts Island were bewildered.

However, Xu Hei understood immediately.

He had traveled the Qin Kingdom with the Demon Lord and learned about his situation. Later, from Hei Huang, he learned that the Sea God Altar was the source of the pollution.

This was indeed a viable plan.

His only concern was how much of the Demon Lord’s lifelong cultivation remained.

He had seen that deep pool before, but whether that little bit could counter the boundless sea pollution was still unknown.

Moreover, there was an unknown sea god lurking near the altar, watching like a tiger. Could he really pass safely?

Xu Hei took a deep breath and asked, ”Is your lifelong cultivation enough?”

”If it were an ordinary Divine Transformation Stage, it wouldn’t be enough, but my true essence is sufficient!”

The Demon Lord said solemnly, and his human form transformed before everyone into a miniature phantom whale.

This creature, resembling a whale, was very similar to a species Xu Hei had seen in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

That species was called Kun!

According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Kun was so large that its size was unknown for thousands of miles!

If the Demon Lord’s true form was a Kun... then the true essence within him would be immense. Using it to dispel the pollution left by the Sea God Sect seemed sufficient!

Xu Hei’s breathing quickened.

”Demon Lord, you really...” The teacher was incredulous.

”I have lived for three hundred thousand years, long surpassing the limits set by the rules of heaven and earth. I have lived enough,” the Demon Lord sighed.

His race was an ancient beast, the Kun Whale.

With the bloodline of the Kun, it was one of the largest demonic beasts and had the most abundant true essence.

The Demon Lord had continued to live, even hiding in the forsaken land, not because he feared death or was selfish.

It was because he was the last Kun Whale in this world.

Once he died, the species would be extinct.

He tried various methods to preserve his bloodline and produce offspring, but always failed. This gradually made the Demon Lord realize that the Kun Whale species was no longer suitable for survival in the current environment.

In ancient times, the spiritual qi was abundant, with a concentration more than ten times what it is now.

At that time, countless large creatures were born on this planet, but now, with drastic environmental changes, it can no longer accommodate the appearance of Kun Whales.

As the world evolved, countless species went extinct, and countless new species were born. Survival of the fittest, the weak are prey to the strong; this is the essence of life.

The Demon Lord lost his memory time and again. Now, he was like a five-year-old child, but when he saw the truth, he accepted the outcome calmly.

”In today’s world, only one person can withstand the infusion of my true essence, Xu Hei!”

”Xu Hei, only your dragon vein can bear my true essence. This is an extremely dangerous task. Are you willing?” The Demon Lord looked at Xu Hei.

Everyone’s gaze turned to Xu Hei.

Xu Hei was silent for a long time, closing his eyes. In his mind, he saw the scenes of White Tooth, Ghostface, and the Nine-Headed Snake dying, and the Water Kylin transforming into a water wall.

Finally, he heard Mo Xuan’s dying words.

Xu Hei opened his eyes, and in his cold, emotionless gaze, there was determination.

”How many contribution points is this mission worth?” Xu Hei asked.

No one expected Xu Hei to ask such an absurd question.

The Demon Lord chuckled and said, ”The Simulated Combat Tower and the Time Acceleration Cultivation Room will both be yours.”

Xu Hei smiled calmly, ”Deal!”

He knew that the most precious thing in the entire Penglai Sea was the Simulated Combat Tower, a treasure that could communicate with the world’s top experts, hiding secrets beyond Xu Hei’s imagination.

As Xu Hei’s words fell, a round jade disc flew into his hand.

”Xu Hei, this is the landing point of the teleportation array disc. Swallow this, and my lifelong cultivation can be continuously transmitted to you, granting you infinite true essence!” the Demon Lord said.

Xu Hei said nothing, swallowing it in one gulp and nodding heavily.

To test the effect.

Xu Hei immediately jumped into the polluted seawater, and with a thought, the true essence within him surged forth.

In an instant, the polluted seawater that came into contact with the true essence dissipated, the blackness fading away to reveal the previous azure blue.

The anti-true essence and true essence neutralized each other, leaving nothing behind.

Xu Hei could feel the array disc pouring in a torrent of true essence, the purest cultivation, almost ready for direct use.

Xu Hei activated all nine of his dragon veins, unleashing the immense power of the true essence to its fullest.

”Whoosh!!”

A wave of water spread out, and the black pollution of the Penglai Sea receded at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Everyone was stunned, staring blankly at the magical scene before them.

Such a feat was impossible for anyone else, only Xu Hei!

Though life had vanished from the cleansed seawater, as long as the water remained, there was hope.

As long as the land remained, there was hope.

This is the significance of the dragon vein!

The pollution in the Penglai Sea was rootless, and it took Xu Hei only an hour to clean it all up, leaving no trace.

He also found the teleportation arrays transmitting this ”anti-true essence.”

Just as he was about to destroy them, a voice stopped him.

”Hold on!”

A black dog suddenly appeared out of nowhere and said, ”This teleportation array connects to the Sea God Altar. If I, the emperor, make some adjustments and reverse the direction, we can teleport directly back, saving a lot of effort.”

Xu Hei thought it made sense but hesitated, ”What if it’s a trap?”

Hei Huang sneered, ”It’s not a matter of ’what if’; it’s definitely a trap! The Sea God left this array to lure me over.”

”However, I have more than one way to get there. I left nine teleportation arrays, each leading directly to the Sea God Altar. We don’t have to use this one.”

Xu Hei was taken aback.

Hei Huang leisurely explained, ”To be honest, I have a way to deal with the Sea God. When the time comes, I’ll hold him off for you, and you can destroy the Sea God Altar. Once the altar is destroyed, his descent plan will be ruined.”

Hei Huang’s involvement didn’t surprise Xu Hei, but he was skeptical about whether Hei Huang could hold off the Sea God.

The Sea God was a terrifying Divine Transformation Stage existence. Could this old dog really manage it?

Xu Hei asked, ”Have you communicated with the Demon Lord?”

”Rest assured! He knows about this too. Otherwise, he wouldn’t let you take the risk. Even with the Demon Lord’s true essence, going alone is suicide!” Hei Huang said.

They discussed some details and finalized the plan.

”By the way, I’ve communicated with others too. Some helpers might show up, so don’t be surprised,” Hei Huang smiled.

”Helpers...”

Xu Hei suddenly understood.

He thought Hei Huang planned to take on the Sea God alone, but it turned out he was preparing for a group fight, which explained his confidence in holding off the Sea God.

The Sea God’s plan affected all living beings, making him a target for everyone.

With the plan set, it was time for action.