Daoist Competition-Chapter 987 - 233: Crossing the Sea on a Carp and Returning to East Splendor (2)

The Dragon Carp was irked upon hearing this comment and retorted, "It’s still much better than someone like you who is always using underhanded tricks."

This old demon spoke for the first time, but its voice was extremely child-like, akin to that of a young child, lacking any sense of authority. Xu Daoist was first taken aback, then burst into laughter, repeatedly saying, "Interesting, interesting."

The Dragon Carp seemed to know its voice was a flaw, so it rarely spoke. Seeing Xu Daoist mocking it yet unable to lose its temper, the Dragon Carp could only glare malevolently, as if waiting for Zhang Yan’s command to charge and crush him with its horn.

After Xu Daoist finished laughing, he noticed Zhang Boyant standing next to Zhang Yan. He cupped his hands in greeting, and the latter, having witnessed Xu Daoist’s unique tunneling light earlier, did not dare to underestimate him. However, when returning the salute, there was always an air of arrogance characteristic of the great Demon Sect of the East Splendor Continent.

Zhang Yan said, "I was going to look for you, fellow Daoist, but since you’re here, the three of us might as well return to East Splendor together."

Xu Daoist’s expression turned serious, "I have long heard that the Mingcang Sect is a great Xuanmen Sect with millennia of heritage, and I intend to pay it a visit."

At this time, the Dragon Carp propped up its massive body with its two claws and said ingratiatingly, "Master, this little demon is adept at Water Escape. I can carry the master there; moving on the sea is not much slower than flying with the Gang Wind."

Zhang Yan curiously remarked, "But that day when I saw you chasing me, you weren’t particularly fast."

The Dragon Carp defended itself, "That was because I needed to oversee the Water Soldiers and manipulate the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. If I were to abandon these, no one would dare claim to be faster than my wave skills on the sea."

Xu Daoist sneered, "If you weren’t boasting, I would have known; the abilities of the Carp Tribe True Master far surpass yours."

No matter how much the Dragon Carp wanted to claim it could compare to a Cave Heaven True Master, it was at a loss for words. Realizing the Daoist was taunting it again, it felt humiliated and angry. But its mind was not very sharp, and despite its frustration, it could not come up with a single word of retort.

Zhang Yan’s face showed a slight smile. With a puff of smoke and clouds at his feet, he floated up and stood firmly on the Dragon Carp’s back, saying, "No more words. Since you’re boasting, let’s see what you’re capable of."

The Dragon Carp was roused and let out a long dragon roar. The sea wind and waves arose, spraying countless crystalline water droplets. With a push of its claws, it summoned a mass of water Qi, forming a dark cloud under its belly. With a flick of its tail fin, it created a surging wave, rolling mist and clouds, flying towards the west.

The creature seemed intent on proving itself, stacking its mana layers upon layers, continuously stirring up waves underneath, splashing spray and foam to both sides, vanishing at the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Xu Daoist had a mocking expression. He summoned the Invisible Yin Blade, leaped onto the blade, and with a tunneling light that seemed tangible yet not, he swiftly chased after, appearing to still hold back a lot of strength.

Zhang Boyant was not one to be outdone. He let out a peculiar cackle, transforming his body into long plumes of smoke, rushing forward like a flowing murky river.

These two were both experts in traveling the sky with flying skills, and in no time, they caught up.

Zhang Yan looked down and saw the Dragon Whale surfing down the waves. The Escape Skill it employed was somewhat similar to the Water Escape Technique—all relying on the power of water to move. However, this was its Innate Divine Power; despite its grand display, it did not require much mana.

At this moment, he suddenly thought of something and patted the Dragon Carp’s dragon horn, asking, "Do you have a name?"

The Dragon Carp replied, "This little demon’s surname is Si and name is Ren. If the master finds it displeasing, feel free to change it."

Zhang Yan laughed, "That’s not necessary. I have no such strict rules; you may keep your original name and surname."

Si Ren had been miserably handled by Zhang Boyant some time ago, and without Zhang Yan’s inquiry, it dared not speak up on its own. Now, having finally made conversation, it couldn’t help but ask, "May I know where the master’s Cave Mansion is located in East Splendor?"

Zhang Yan saw through its thoughts and, to ease its mind, said, "My Cave Mansion is called ’Zhao You Heavenly Pond.’ It is also a Water Mansion, vast in area, and once home to a Cave Heaven True Master from the Water Clan. You need not worry."

Though the Dragon Carp acknowledged Zhang Yan as its master and had to follow him back, it was ultimately an exotic sea creature, that could not be away from water for a day. It feared being confined to barren mountains and wild lands; smaller rivers couldn’t accommodate its body. Upon hearing that Zhao You Heavenly Pond was a Cave Heaven Blessed Land capable of housing the Water Clan, it couldn’t help but feel relieved.

The three of them, along with the demon, rode the waves westward, and within just five days, they had completed half their journey.

This journey, however, caused quite a commotion. As Nascent Soul cultivators, their Gang Qi inevitably spread out while flying, constantly stirring up gigantic ocean waves. Although they did not feel it, they were unaware of the disturbance they caused to the various sea factions, especially after entering the inner sea, which incited much turmoil.

Nascent Soul cultivators, in the circles of independent sects and side branches, were considered Supreme Elder level, rarely seen out and about. Even when they traveled, it was often in the Extreme Sky, borrowing the Gang Wind, rarely seen by ordinary cultivators.

Thus, seeing three all of a sudden, not to mention a ferocious-looking giant fish with a dragon head, every cultivator they passed was shocked and retreated swiftly, fearing being killed by the dispersing Gang Wind if they lingered.

One day, near the edge of the East Splendor Land Continent, a large vessel was anchored with many well-dressed male and female cultivators of striking appearance standing on either side, stepping on cloud rafts.

A young woman dressed in a light yellow palace dress, with colorful ribbons wrapped around her body and her hair styled in a fallen horse bun, stood at the bow. Her eyesight was exceptionally good, and from several hundred miles away, she saw the great waves and clouds rolling towards them, knowing that the main group had arrived. She took a step forward,

activated her Mysterious Skill, causing an elegant Gang Cloud to rise above her head, and spoke in a clear, bright voice, "I am Mu Bingxin, an elder of the Peng Yuan Sect. I request the three True Masters to honor us with a pause."

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