Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 588 - 275 Snowfall·Watching the Sea·Hearing the Press _2

Wang Xiu smiled without saying a word.

Yu Xiaolong said, "But I've heard that Brother Wang has yet to agree to anyone's request. Even a beauty like Fairy Qingyu came to personally invite you, and you turned her down... Brother, do you know that Qingyu is now in the Yaoguang Heavenly Realm? She is the dream lover of countless Proud Children of the Nine Heavens, many of whom pine just to catch a glimpse of her. Once this news spreads, quite a few will likely see you as a thorn in their side..."

Wang Xiu shook his head and said, "Brother Yu, you're mistaken! A beauty may be good, but there's an order to these things. After all, it was you who found me first, so by all rights... I owe you an explanation first!"

Upon hearing this, a moved expression appeared on Yu Xiaolong's face. "Brother Wang, you are a man of your word, a true gentleman! To have a confidant like you in this life, I would die without regrets..."

He paused, then continued, "Since you've put it that way, brother, I won't hide anything! To be honest, I'm not particularly interested in the Origin of Zhulong. It's just that the old man at home forced me to come; I couldn't refuse. From the very beginning, I only planned to muddle through..."

Wang Xiu waited for a while but didn't hear any prompt from the System, and a hint of strangeness crept into his eyes.

Wang Xiu asked in return, "Brother Yu, you really don't want to compete?"

Yu Xiaolong shook his head. "The Origin of Zhulong is no ordinary treasure. Common people can't obtain it, and even if they do, they can't use it. It's all a matter of fate! I'm well aware of my own capabilities. When I get to that island, I'll just grab a few treasures to report back with, and that'll be enough! Of course, if you want to compete, Brother Wang, I'd be willing to risk my life and accompany you!"

Wang Xiu quickly replied, "There's no need for that! When it comes to treasures, it's best if there is a fateful connection. If not, why force it? No treasure, however fine, is as important as one's own life..."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaolong agreed wholeheartedly. "Well said, Brother Wang! To maintain such a calm mind in the face of a treasure like the Origin of Zhulong... such composure is rare in all the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. I thought few in this world were as enlightened as I am, but I never expected... You are truly worthy of being my, Yu Xiaolong's, brother!"

[Ding!]

[Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining Mana +999!]

"Brother Yu, you praise me too highly. Come, let's drink!"

"Drink!"

"Brother Yu, please!"

"Brother Wang, please!"

"..."

***

「About half a month later.」

In the Cangyuan Realm, upon the boundless Northern Sea, snow fell year after year, blanketing the world in a vast expanse of white. Looking into the distance, one could see massive icebergs floating on the ocean, like continents with no end in sight.

RUMBLE!

The surface of the sea suddenly jumped. The boundless glaciers trembled slightly. The vibration was extremely subtle at first, but its frequency quickened, shaking incessantly until countless chunks of ice shattered into fine bits, rustling down and plummeting into the sea in droves.

A whirlpool emerged from beneath the glaciers, growing larger and larger.

CRACKLE—

Countless icebergs shattered, turning into a sky full of ice fragments that were swept up by the vortex and scattered like a blizzard. Intense divine light burst forth from the center of the whirlpool, spreading in all directions. Like a blazing sun, its terrifying power instantly shattered and melted the glaciers for tens of thousands of miles around, making them vanish without a trace.

The sea boiled, reflecting an indescribably terrifying scene. An endless amount of snow, shattered ice, and entire glaciers were lifted into the sky by the fearsome power, gathering together until they formed what looked from a distance like a high wall sealing off heaven and earth.

Auspicious qi steamed from the waters, and myriad rays of light shone. Suddenly, a dragon's roar erupted, its momentum staggering. The surrounding void instantly exploded. Within the vast waters, large swathes of blood-red appeared as innumerable marine creatures were blasted into dust by the sound of the roar.

The light was blinding. A legendary divine island appeared to float in midair, entwined with endless laws that made all living beings tremble and not dare to approach.

"Longhuang Island has appeared!"

"Charge!"

"No, not yet! Longhuang Island has been hidden for countless years, and its restrictive seals are still active. We must wait for them to dissipate completely before entering, or else it's a path to certain death!"

"How long do we have to wait?"

"I don't know, but... it will be soon!"

"..."

Countless Cultivators were already present in this part of the world. They were all stirred at this moment, spreading the word among themselves. Pairs of fervent eyes, full of greed and desire, stared at the divine island that shone like a blazing sun in the sky.

The residence of the Ancient Dragon Emperor. A place where a Quasi-Emperor of the Dragon Clan once lived. It could also be called a Quasi-Emperor's training ground.

Heaven knows what kind of treasures it holds! Bringing back even a single item would be enough to change a person's destiny!

***

The emergence of Longhuang Island caused a huge commotion, and all the major powers sensed it. The Proud Children of the Nine Heavens, in particular, had placed spies over the Northern Sea long ago. They got the news at the first possible moment and immediately began heading for the Northern Sea.

Wang Xiu didn't delay either. He set off with Yu Xiaolong, transferring through several Transport Arrays. After several days of travel, they finally traversed almost the entire Cangyuan Realm from south to north, arriving at the shores of the Northern Sea.

The scene over the Northern Sea grew more spectacular by the day. In the past few days, the restrictive seals on Longhuang Island had dissipated considerably. Through the blinding divine radiance, one could vaguely make out the island's silhouette. Although it was dilapidated, an ancient and mysterious aura washed over them, like a colossal ancient dragon standing tall in the void, looking down upon all of creation with a gaze that made one's heart tremble.

Wang Xiu used the Supreme Sensing Chapter in conjunction with his Divine Sense to probe from afar. The runes on the seals were incredibly ancient. Even though they had been worn down by time for countless years, they remained terrifying to the extreme and were simply unapproachable.

"As expected of a Quasi-Emperor's training ground!" Wang Xiu sighed. For now, they could only wait for the seals to dissipate.

There were many people here, densely packed like countless ants, arranged in the sky, on the glaciers, or standing directly on the surface of the sea.

The opening of Longhuang Island had drawn the interest of far more than just the Proud Children of the Nine Heavens. Countless cultivators from the Cangyuan Realm also wanted a slice of the pie, their eyes filled with desire.

To this, the Proud Children of the Nine Heavens had no objections. Their attitude was one of indifferent nonchalance, as they never considered these people to be competitors. They were merely cannon fodder.

***

These figures seemed casually dispersed, but there was a covert pattern to their distribution. Longhuang Island floated there, constantly exuding a terrifying pressure that very few could withstand. Under such circumstances, those who were closer were almost all exceptional individuals with formidable strength.

Wang Xiu looked into the distance and instantly spotted several familiar figures, such as Zhao Qingyu and Lou Chang. These individuals had visited Sanqing before to invite Wang Xiu to team up with them; some had even offered gifts.

They each occupied their own space, silent and expressionless, showing no intention of interacting with one another.

Wang Xiu watched this scene and thought to himself, This bunch is acting on their own and hardly even boasting. How boring...

This time, geniuses had gathered from all over for Longhuang Island. Since Wang Xiu had come, he felt he had to listen to them boast to make the trip worthwhile. Even if he ended up getting nothing from the island, that would be fine.

His gaze shifted, falling upon the local cultivators of the Cangyuan Realm. He saw them in groups of three to five, engaged in lively discussions. From a distance, he could overhear their conversations.

"Is this Longhuang Island? What exactly is inside?"

"Idiot, since it's a Dragon Island, there must be dragons on it! And dragon eggs, too! If I could find one and hatch a dragon to keep as a pet, wouldn't that be amazing?"

"This island has been sealed for who knows how many years! How do you know there are definitely dragon eggs up there?"

"To be honest with you all, I've been dreaming about the scenes on Dragon Island every night for the past few nights, and they look exactly the same as what we see today... I think I might very well be the reincarnation of the Dragon Emperor!"

[Ding!]

[Detected someone boasting nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining Mana +222!]

***

"Secret scrolls for sale! Exclusive secret scrolls!"

"You there, what are you selling?"

"Secret scrolls, detailing all the treasures on Longhuang Island and their locations. Young Master, would you like one? Only five hundred Spirit Stones..." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"For real? That sounds hard to believe."

"Hey, Young Master, I'm not just blowing smoke! My family has lived by the shores of the Northern Sea for generations. When Longhuang Island fell ten thousand years ago, my ancestor witnessed it with his own eyes. Back then, the island hadn't sunk yet. My ancestor even went up there and drew this map! This is a true family heirloom. If I didn't have a good feeling about you, Young Master, I wouldn't even consider selling it to you!"

[Ding!]

[Detected someone boasting nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining Mana +199!]

***

Walking beside Wang Xiu, Yu Xiaolong couldn't help but chuckle at the voices they were hearing.

"Brother Wang, you have to admit, these people are hilarious! Who would believe such a clumsy scam? Eh, Brother Wang?" Yu Xiaolong shook his head with a laugh, but as he spoke, he realized Wang Xiu was no longer by his side.

He turned his head to look.

He saw Wang Xiu, his eyes shining, heading toward the crowd of shouting vendors in the distance.