Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2040: 539:

"Thank you, Third Palace Master."

Lu Changsheng gazed with gentle eyes, brimming with sincere gratitude.

In contrast to the overbearing and straightforward Second Palace Master, he favored the compassionate and stunning Third Palace Master.

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Ten days afterward, by the Mountain Gate of the Goddess Palace.

Shen Baishuang gracefully raised her jade hand, unleashing a crimson-glowing magical treasure that swelled with the wind into a crimson cloud spanning several zhang, ferrying Lu Changsheng along with a handful of Goddess Palace Nascent Soul cultivators straight into the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer.

While Nascent Soul cultivators can cross the void by flying through it.

Yet such journeys impose a strain on Nascent Soul True Lords and drain vast amounts of energy, so they typically refrain from it to preserve their peak state.

Shen Baishuang positioned herself at the crimson cloud's front, dressed in an ornate and lavish red gown that billowed gracefully, perfectly matching the scarlet cloud below, her allure striking and enchanting.

Behind her stood several awe-struck Nascent Soul cultivators of the Goddess Palace toward this Second Palace Master. Silent as she was, none dared interrupt, opting instead for voice transmissions among themselves while eagerly approaching Lu Changsheng, the freshly famed talent from Penglai Island.

All of them boasted impressive abilities, each with distinctive expertise. Lu Changsheng remained approachable, replying with polite warmth and gathering bits of intel from their discussions.

In this manner, following days of light-hearted talks during the voyage, the crimson cloud rapidly departed Penglai Island's territory, hurtling toward Black Reef Island at velocities exceeding those of Nascent Soul cultivators.

Nine days on, as the cloud neared Black Reef Island's area.

Suddenly, a sapphire-blue gale akin to a hurricane barreled forth, surging even swifter.

"Transformed Demon King!"

A imposing figure arrived, bearing chiseled angular features, eyes glinting emerald, skin thickly etched with complex scale patterns—a middle-aged man.

But his emerald gaze, scaled hide, pale blue locks, pointed extended ears, and subtle demon qi betrayed his identity as a Demon King!

A Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King!

"So, it’s Shen Palace Master."

The transformed Demon King's slit-like piercing eyes narrowed faintly, greedily sizing up Shen Baishuang, Lu Changsheng, and their companions, smirking to bare his gleaming sharp fangs.

At once, the Goddess Palace members sensed the predatory stare of a savage beast, chills racing down their spines.

"It’s Canglin King; I wonder why you are blocking our path, what is the matter?"

Identifying the obstructing transformed Demon King, Shen Baishuang replied in a frosty detached tone, her Nascent Soul magical power surging as a subtle yet ominous spiritual pressure radiated, battle-ready in an instant.

The Starry Sky Sea teemed with countless Fourth Rank Transformed Demon Kings.

Some opted to study Human Race cultivators' lore and techniques eagerly, even conducting business trades with humans.

Nevertheless, such dealings offered no assurance of their friendliness toward cultivators.

"I sensed Shen Palace Master’s presence, so I came to say hello."

Canglin King bared a grin as he spoke, his stare roving relentlessly over Lu Changsheng and the rest.

He had approached chiefly upon detecting the cultivators' auras, intent on a simple greeting.

Up close, though, a hazy enigmatic aura piqued his curiosity.

Still, spotting Shen Baishuang as the Goddess Palace's Second Palace Master and reluctant to clash, he committed Lu Changsheng and the others' auras to memory, boomed with laughter, then morphed into a sapphire-blue hurricane and sped away.

"Here at Black Reef Island, many Transformed Demon Kings gather. Later, when you act independently, you must be extremely cautious if you encounter them, declare your identity immediately and notify the palace."

Fiery and commanding like her elder sister Shen Jianjia, Shen Baishuang remained fiercely protective, issuing the reminder to Lu Changsheng and the group.

"We understand."

The group at once bowed deeply, cupping their hands in respect.

Afterward, Shen Baishuang gave a swift overview of the circumstances, then piloted the crimson cloud close to Black Reef Island, releasing them to commence the hunt for the Kunpeng Egg.