As they spoke, the sky suddenly changed as storm clouds gathered, and thousands of thunderbolts furiously descended, covering a ten thousand-mile sea area.
Kui Niu suddenly lifted its head, and with a "moo~" that shook the heavens and earth, its eyes turned silver-white. The surrounding thunderbolts poured into Kui Niu's mouth like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, absorbed by Kui Niu.
The remaining thunderbolts struck the sea, causing deafening rumbles as colossal water pillars shot up, which burst and turned into a torrential downpour.
Bai Jin immediately said, "Quick, take cover under the water."
Kui Niu promptly dove into the sea with Bai Jin.
"Roar~"
"Roar~"
"Roar~"
...
One after another, angry dragon roars rang out as divine dragons burst forth from the ocean, raising columns of water, which crashed back into the sea. Several divine dragons roamed the air above the ocean.
On the clouds above, demon clouds churned, and thousands of the Demon Clan appeared, emitting howling and bizarre cries.
Leading them was a young man with flames burning atop his head, dressed in red armor, appearing like a Fire God.
The divine dragons' bodies flashed with light, transforming into half-dragon people with dragon heads and human bodies.
The Old Dragon King, wearing a Dragon Robe, said coldly, "Bi Fang Demon God, do not push us too far."
The Bi Fang Demon God, clad in red armor, chuckled coldly and said, "Old Dragon King, a wise man submits to the circumstances. It is your honor that the Demon Emperor desires your Nine Dragons Incense Chariot. If you do not present the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot, there will be no place for the Dragon Clan in the Primordial Land henceforth."
The Old Dragon King angrily replied, "Impossible! If it comes to that, we'll just head to the Eastern Azure Dragon Realm."
Under the sea surface, Bai Jin asked quietly, "Have you heard about the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot before?"
Kui Niu shook its head.
Bi Fang Demon God ran his fingers through the flames atop his head and said, "Head to the Eastern Azure Dragon Realm and thus abandon the Four Seas. Are you truly willing to do that?
I'll give you three more days. In three days, give me an answer; whether you offer the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot or go to war."
Thousands of the Demon Army shouted excitedly, "War!"
"War!"
"War!"
...
Bi Fang Demon God turned around, and the Demon Soldiers immediately parted to both sides, creating a pathway. Bi Fang Demon God walked into the pathway, and the Demon Soldiers closed in and rode the demon clouds up into the sky.
Beneath the sea surface, Kui Niu said angrily, "Elder Brother, they just attacked us."
Bai Jin nodded and said, "Of course I know, but can you beat them? There are 365 Demon Gods in the Demon Court, and all are at the Daluo Realm!"
Kui Niu fell silent, then after a moment, said, "Isn't that what I have Elder Brother for?"
Bai Jin rolled his eyes and said, "I'm not even as strong as you!"
Kui Niu said, puzzled, "Elder Brother, didn't you say that disciples of the Saint are very impressive? Why do we seem not impressive at all?!"
"The Master hasn't become a Saint yet, right? Don't worry, once the Master becomes a Saint, we'll be unbeatable."
"Oh!" Kui Niu responded in a low voice.
The Old Dragon King turned his head towards the Western sea and said, "Which fellow Daoist is present here? Please show yourself."
Kui Niu whispered, "Senior Brother, we seem to have been discovered!"
Bai Jin said, "Then let's go out."
Kui Niu carried Bai Jin and rose from the sea surface, heading towards the Dragon Clan.
Aoguang's eyes suddenly widened, pointing at Bai Jin and shouting loudly, "Father, that's him, he's the one I told you about."
The Old Dragon King realized and laughed, "Thank you, young friend, for saving my son."
Bai Jin modestly replied, "Even if I hadn't saved him, he wouldn't have been in danger."
The Old Dragon King laughed, "But he would have unavoidably suffered a bit."
He beckoned with his hand and said, "If the young friend is not busy, how about a visit to the Dragon Palace?"
Thinking of the Nine Dragon Chariot they had mentioned before, Bai Jin nodded and said, "Then I shall accept your gracious invitation."
The crowd parted the sea and went towards the seabed, entering into the Dragon Palace of the East Sea. Inside the great hall, the hosts and guests were seated accordingly, Kui Niu lay behind Bai Jin, and Shell Girls brought forth fine wine and delicacies.
The Old Dragon King smiled and said, "I heard that the young friend recently acquired an Innate Spiritual Treasure—congratulations indeed!"
Bai Jin's expression shifted, "Does Your Majesty wish to take this Innate Spiritual Treasure?!"
The Old Dragon King laughed heartily, "You misunderstand, my friend. The treasures of the world belong to those with virtue. Since the young friend has obtained the Innate Spiritual Treasure, it's clearly predestined for you. I, the old dragon, would certainly not engage in such deceitful acts of coercion. Moreover, my Dragon Clan is wealthy with treasures from the Four Seas, a mere Innate Spiritual Treasure hardly catches my eye!"
Aoguang sneered, puffing up his chest—another boast; if you can produce a second Innate Spiritual Treasure, then I'll consider myself beaten.
Bai Jin had a strange look on his face, too. Had it not been for witnessing Aoguang's greedy lust for the Innate Spiritual Treasure, I might have actually been convinced, but this Old Dragon King's skin is truly thick!
The Old Dragon King said apologetically, "Because of my Dragon Clan's affairs, the young friend was implicated in an attack—I express my apologies here."
Bai Jin immediately said, "I don't blame the Dragon King, it's just that the Demon Clan has become a bit too arrogant recently."
The Old Dragon King sighed helplessly, "With the Supreme Demon Court in the thirty-three heavens above, and the dharma decree of Taoist Hongjun overseeing demons, they naturally have the capital to be arrogant."
Bai Jin asked doubtfully, "Your Majesty, you don't seem to be in a hurry at all, still leisurely entertaining me."
The Old Dragon King shook his head and sighed, "What good does being anxious do? When the situation is beyond one's control, I've already planned to take my Dragon Sons and Grandsons to the Azure Dragon Realm."
Bai Jin curiously asked, "What exactly is this so-called Nine Dragons Incense Chariot?"
The Old Dragon King said slowly, "In the past, our Ancestor Dragon carried the Four Seas to subdue Heaven and Earth as the foremost of the scaled and armored races. The Ten Thousand Races joined forces to forge a Nine Dragons Incense Chariot as the Ancestor Dragon's chariot, and thus it also became the Ancestor Dragon's symbol of identity.
After the Dragon Han Tribulation, the Ancestor Dragon perished in battle, and ever since the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot was kept in the treasury. The Demon Emperor somehow learned about the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot and demanded us to present it in submission."
Aoguang cursed, "Damn Demon Clan."
Bai Jin's heart rejoiced; indeed, it was the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot. In the myth and legends, the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot was the chariot of the Primordial Venerable. As for how it came into existence, there are numerous theories. Some say it was forged by the Primordial Venerable himself, some by Taoist Hongjun, and others that it was taken from the Dragon Clan by the Primordial Venerable.
Now Bai Jin knew that the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot was actually the chariot of the Ancestor Dragon of the Dragon Clan. No, it must be obtained! Eldest Uncle has the Big Red Robe, Master has Kui Niu as a mount, and if the Second Master is the only one without a gift, would he not hold a grudge against me? Gifts cannot just be given casually; they also have to be liked by the receiver. For now, there is nothing more suitable than the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot.
Bai Jin spoke angrily: "The Demon Clan is utterly contemptible, Old Dragon King, a man can be killed but not humiliated; let's fight them!"
The Old Dragon King laughed awkwardly, "We're no match for them!"
Bang! Bai Jin slapped the table, the Old Dragon King was startled, and Kui Niu also stood up in alarm, bulging its eyes.
Bai Jin shouted angrily, "Even if we can't win, we must fight. Do we just let those monsters defecate and urinate on our heads?"
The Old Dragon King's eyelid twitched, why does he seem more agitated than I am?
Aoguang looked at Bai Jin suspiciously, what devious plan are you hatching now? And who is 'we' with you? After stealing my Innate Spiritual Treasure, our ties of kindness and justice are severed; you go your way, and we go ours.
Bai Jin stood up abruptly, speaking in a fury, "Old Dragon King, I'll lead the charge, let's ascend to the Heavenly Court this instant, slay the demons, exterminate the Demon Emperor, and show the Demon Clan the true mettle of our Dragon Clan.
The saying goes 'the throne changes hands in turn; this year it is our turn.' Today, we will overturn the Demon Court, and let our Dragon Clan retake the position of Heaven and Earth's main character."