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Lu Changsheng and Qian Zhuyan faced an assault from three Demon Kings. Lu Changsheng aimed to injure the Snake King to force a retreat, while Qian Zhuyan unleashed a powerful puppet array. As the Demon Kings began to falter, a more powerful, middle-stage Fourth Rank Demon King arrived, revealing he was expecting a couple undergoing tribulation.
"Lu Changsheng?"
The Flood Dragon man stroked his chin, which was covered in scales of blue and green hue. After a moment of thought, he shook his head and declared, "You are not the individual I await. I am anticipating the arrival of someone named Wang Lin, and Li Muwan."
Upon hearing these names, Lu Changsheng's pupils involuntarily contracted. He inquired with a serious tone, "The couple that the Demon King referred to, are they perhaps Meng Wuhen and Cloud Dream?"
Lu Changsheng reasoned that Wang Lin and Li Muwan had utilized pseudonyms within the Great Dream Immortal City. It was therefore improbable that the Flood Dragon man from the Forbidden Sea would be aware of their true identities.
However, the mention of these names, coupled with the reference to a couple from over forty years prior, immediately brought Meng Wuhen and his spouse to Lu Changsheng's mind.
Forty-seven years ago, Lu Changsheng had engaged in a transaction with Meng Wuhen and his wife, acquiring the Great Dream Immortal City from them.
After the transaction was finalized, the couple had spent several months in preparation before quietly departing, vanishing without a trace.
Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian had speculated that this couple likely originated from the Eastern Sea Cultivation Realm. Their departure, they believed, indicated a return to their homeland.
"Hmm, do you happen to know them?"
The Flood Dragon man's eyes gleamed sharply upon hearing Lu Changsheng's question.
"That is correct, Wang Lin and Li Muwan are indeed aliases I have used. The couple mentioned by the Demon King, are they Daoist Wuhen and Daoist Cloud Dream?"
While Lu Changsheng spoke with a grave expression, his heart was filled with astonishment at the extraordinary capabilities of the couple, Meng Wuhen.
He pondered how they, as cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, would venture to the Forbidden Sea to endure tribulations.
Furthermore, how could they have foreseen his appearance at this precise location?
This was simply beyond comprehension!
Even for him, a Rank Four Divination Master, such foresight was exceedingly difficult to achieve.
"I surmised you were the one they mentioned. You both possess mirrors."
The Flood Dragon man's mouth curved into a grin, revealing sharp teeth, as he spoke, his gaze seemingly fixed on the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror held by Lu Changsheng.
He continued, "Since that is the case, I shall offer you my protection here. In return, you will owe me a favor, understood?"
"No problem. May I know the esteemed name of the Demon King?"
Lu Changsheng inquired politely.
"The Green Flood Dragon King!"
The Flood Dragon man's voice boomed, filled with an imposing Qi Mechanism.
"Esteemed Flood Dragon King, may I ask how Daoist Wuhen and Daoist Cloud Dream dealt with the attacking Demon Beasts during their tribulation?"
Lu Changsheng gestured for Qian Zhuyan and the Soul-calling Beast to take a rest before posing his question to the Green Flood Dragon King.
"Naturally, they provided me with sufficient benefits."
The Green Flood Dragon King's mouth twisted, a chilling light flickering in his eyes.
"May I know what the Flood Dragon King desires from me?"
Lu Changsheng pressed on.
"My sister suffered a severe injury in the past, and I have since sealed her in ice. They mentioned that you possess the ability to save her. Therefore, after you successfully break through to the Nascent Soul stage, you are obligated to heal my sister."
The Green Flood Dragon King scrutinized Lu Changsheng, his gaze seeming to probe whether he truly possessed such capabilities.
"Saving? You wish for me to save... a Flood Dragon?"
Ancestor Lu appeared taken aback.
Despite his claims of being a master of medical Daoism, he found himself in uncharted territory with this request.
However, deep within his consciousness, the Peach Blossom Gu seemed to stir, sensing a peculiar auspiciousness related to love luck.
"???"
Lu Changsheng promptly suppressed the stirrings of the Peach Blossom Gu, refraining from making any unnecessary sounds.
He mused that even if he were to investigate potential romantic fortune, shouldn't he at least ascertain the appearance of the individual first? He wondered if the Flood Dragon's sister might be beautiful.
After a moment of contemplation, he stated, "I am indeed acquainted with certain secret techniques for healing individuals, and I am willing to attempt the procedure afterward."
"It cannot be a mere attempt; it must be a guaranteed cure!"
The Green Flood Dragon King's face, adorned with green scales, exuded a fierce and terrifying aura, his voice resonating with conviction.
"For such matters, I can only pledge to exert my utmost effort, but I cannot offer a complete guarantee."
Lu Changsheng's expression remained unperturbed as he offered a respectful bow.
"Hmm, hearing you say that eases my mind. Otherwise, I would have already slain numerous cultivators who boasted of their ability to save without first examining my sister's condition."
The Green Flood Dragon King let out a grin, his scaled visage appearing eerily terrifying.
"...."
Lu Changsheng found himself rendered somewhat speechless.
However, he did not dwell on it.
He understood that these Transformed Demon Kings, despite possessing spiritual intelligence, could not be judged by the same standards as human cultivators.
Their volatile and capricious nature was, in his estimation, entirely normal.
He then proceeded to seek further information regarding the couple, Meng Wuhen, from the Green Flood Dragon King.
Indeed, the circumstances surrounding this couple were remarkably astonishing.
From their early days as Core Formation cultivators hunting the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, to their presence in the Forbidden Sea undergoing Nascent Soul tribulations, and their uncanny prediction of his future appearance here; their abilities were simply incredible.
However, the Green Flood Dragon King possessed limited knowledge regarding the couple Meng Wuhen, having only had prior interactions. He stated that after their advancement, they had journeyed towards the Deep Sea.
"Why don't you attempt a breakthrough yourself; or has it already occurred?"
The Green Flood Dragon King directed his inquiry towards Lu Changsheng.
Despite belonging to the Demon Race, his extensive dealings with Human Clan cultivators allowed him to perceive Lu Changsheng's exceptionally unique circumstances.
It was precisely this distinct situation that motivated him to offer his assistance, thereby earning a future favor.
"I have a few matters to attend to first. I am preparing to await my wife's breakthrough."
Lu Changsheng responded, his expression remaining composed.
With a Fourth Rank Middle Stage Demon King as a protector, it was indeed possible for him to achieve his breakthrough here.
However, his intention was to wait until Yun Wanshang had concluded her advancement before immediately seeking out Lu Lingjing.
Furthermore, his trust in this Flood Dragon individual was not absolute.
"As long as you acknowledge the favor owed to this king."
The Green Flood Dragon King showed little concern about Lu Changsheng's decision regarding his breakthrough. His form gradually emanated the Qi of a Fourth Rank Middle Stage.
"Truly a Fourth Rank Middle Stage Demon King."
Lu Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he contemplated the situation.
With the Green Flood Dragon King present, the circumstances became considerably more favorable. Although other Demon Kings approached, they sensed the aura and chose not to advance further, opting instead to retreat.
Concurrently, Yun Wanshang's Heavenly Thunder Tribulation had finished its brewing, and the initial bolt of azure Heavenly Thunder descended.
"Buzz!"
Following this, Yun Wanshang formed a hand seal, conjuring a defensive barrier around her body. She then wielded a pale golden sword, cleaving towards the incoming Heavenly Thunder.
At this critical juncture, her Nascent Soul's magical power had already undergone a transformation, enabling her to withstand the first strike of the Heavenly Thunder without sustaining significant injury.
