Good grief. While other creatures with true dragon blood walk the waters to wash away their impurities and achieve a true dragon body...
This fellow Kunpeng walked the waters to be conferred a divine title and be blessed with the world's Dao principles.
Kunpeng already possessed the Sea God station, so it already held a portion of Blue Star's oceanic providence. Now that it had become the Dragon Emperor of the Four Seas, it had seized all of that providence for itself.
The title of Lord of All Waters was even more exaggerated, as even the rivers and lakes on land were brought under its jurisdiction.
From now on, anything involving Blue Star's water systems, no matter how big or small, would be under Kunpeng's control.
For instance, if another beast tried to walk the waters, Kunpeng could disperse the water momentum they had painstakingly gathered with a single thought if it so wished.
But Chen Xu was still a bit puzzled. He turned to the Blue Star Heavenly Dao and asked again.
“Kunpeng is seizing providence and conferring a title upon itself. As the Heavenly Dao, you're not going to stop it?”
Hearing this, the Blue Star Heavenly Dao froze for a moment, then burst into loud wailing.
“How can you be like this? I might have taken a bit more of the dungeon essence before, but I did back you up when the Immortal Island gods targeted you, didn't I?
“Why are you kicking me while I'm down? Setting aside what rank your Kunpeng is compared to me...
“I can't even deal with that True Dragon Orb in its hand. Is it that I don't want to stop it? You... you're simply bullying Heaven too much!”
Well, that was an oversight on Chen Xu's part. His habitual thinking about the Heavenly Dao made him subconsciously assume it was the supreme power within its own world, forgetting the massive gap in strength between them.
Chen Xu looked back at Kunpeng. The creature immediately tried to turn its head away, afraid to meet his gaze.
But Chen Xu directly released his mental strength and forced its dragon head back.
“Where did this True Dragon Orb and the true dragon bloodline in your body come from?”
“Woo~~ Secret Treasure Palace, treasure box!”
“So it really was from the Secret Treasure Palace. You rascal.”
Chen Xu sighed. He didn't know whether to say Kunpeng's luck was too good or the True Dragon clan's Dragon Palace was too wealthy. Any random item leaking from there was a treasure others could only dream of.
“Forget it. Since you've obtained Blue Star's water providence, your punishment will be to manage the planet's water day and night. You must ensure favorable weather and prevent floods.
“Furthermore, you must assist virtuous spirits in walking the waters to become dragons. You are not to oppress the weak or monopolize power.”
Hearing this, Kunpeng saw that Chen Xu didn't seem truly angry. This “punishment” was essentially just telling it to exercise its own authority.
Thus, Kunpeng nodded repeatedly.
“Kunpeng obeys Master's teachings.”
“Mhm. A student worth teaching.”
“Ah! You call that a punishment?!”
The Blue Star Heavenly Dao was stunned. But as soon as it spoke, the master and servant pair turned to look at it simultaneously, their eyes glinting with a menacing light. They looked exactly like a pair of villainous masters and thugs.
Seeing this, the Blue Star Heavenly Dao knew there was no hope. After a mournful cry of “Heaven is blind,” it vanished.
Its pathetic state even stirred a hint of pity in Xia Qiming.
“Chen Xu, is this really okay? After all, the Blue Star Heavenly Dao has done so much for humanity. Letting Kunpeng divide its authority over the waters might cause it to harbor resentment.”
Chen Xu explained.
“Though Kunpeng seized the water authority, with the position comes the responsibility. To outsiders, Blue Star is now a world protected by an Eternal-tier powerhouse.
“Moreover, this powerhouse is a deity who holds world authority. Not many in the myriad worlds would be willing to provoke such a being. This way, even if something happens and I can't provide immediate support, you all will be safer.”
“I see.”
Xia Qiming nodded, but he quickly caught another layer of meaning in Chen Xu's words.
“Wait, have you run into some trouble?”
“Don't worry, it's nothing major. Besides, this isn't targeted at me alone; many Dao Lords are involved.”
Hearing this, Xia Qiming realized the gravity of the situation. Anything involving multiple Dao Lords was not something a minor figure of his level could interfere with.
After a moment of silence, he continued.
“Daxia and Blue Star are developing well. Through the nearby Xufa World, we've learned quite a bit about the myriad worlds.
“Blue Star isn't strong, but it isn't weak either. You don't need to worry about us. If you run into real trouble, we have many ways to retreat.”
Having said his piece, Xia Qiming patted Chen Xu's shoulder and left the East Sea on his fire wheels.
Chen Xu watched Xia Qiming fade into the distance until he was completely out of sight. Then, he opened a spatial gate and returned to the Undead Dao Court with Kunpeng.
Upon returning to the Undead Dao Court, Chen Xu placed his large hand on Kunpeng's forehead and stroked it continuously.
Kunpeng cautiously raised its head and saw Chen Xu's cold, mocking smile. A chill ran down its spine, and it let out a faint, terrified cry.
“Woo?”
“Stop that. Since this is your first offense and you were sensible enough not to cause any real trouble, I'll let it slide this time.”
“Woo!!!”
“However!”
“Woo?”
“Don't let it happen again, understood?”
“Woo. I understand.”
Kunpeng nodded repeatedly, giving its guarantee.
Chen Xu was only letting it off with a verbal scolding because it had been prudent and no serious consequences had occurred.
After all, Kunpeng was his top combatant. It had both merit and hard work to its name, and it was a creature of immense fortune. After this incident, Chen Xu had a faint feeling.
If anyone under his command could reach the Unique-tier, Kunpeng was the most likely candidate.
Naturally, he had a soft spot for such a lucky general.
After rubbing Kunpeng's head, he pushed it away and let it go play on its own.
With the interlude over, Chen Xu pulled out the black-and-white wooden fan from his robes, intending to study it.
But just then, he received another message. It came through the Undead Network, but not from Fuxi. It was from the Yin-Yang Dao Lord, Li Taiji.
【Fellow Daoist Chen, if you are free, could you visit the Universe Daoist Academy? I have a request.】
“Sigh.”
Chen Xu sighed and helplessly put away the wooden fan. This string of messages gave him a sense of daze.
It felt like he was back in his previous life, back to that miserable corporate grind. The work groups were constantly pinging, meeting invites were being sent out, and work calls never stopped.
Chen Xu rubbed his temples to calm his nerves.
Li Taiji had just returned from a defeat. If he was looking for him now, it must be something important—perhaps something involving Hell. He couldn't just ignore it.
To combat Hell, the martial lineage was a faction he had to win over.
Chen Xu liked crushing the weak. If he could use overwhelming momentum to flatten his enemies, he would never bother with risky maneuvers.
So, Chen Xu took out the token Li Taiji had given his clone earlier and activated it with his soul. He obtained the coordinates for the Universe Daoist Academy, opened a spatial gate, and teleported there.
As soon as Chen Xu emerged, Li Taiji came forward with cupped hands.
“Fellow Daoist Chen, thank you for taking the time to come despite your busy schedule.”
“Haha, Fellow Daoist Li, you're too polite. There's no need for such formalities between us. What seems to be the matter?”
“Oh, Fellow Daoist Hunyuan wishes to meet you.”
“The Hunyuan Dao Lord?”
“Yes. After several of our martial Dao Lords left Heaven, we went straight to Fellow Daoist Hunyuan's domain.
“After hearing about our encounter, Fellow Daoist Hunyuan first investigated the disciples' conditions, then said he had a few things he wanted to consult you on.”
Though Chen Xu was curious about what the Hunyuan Dao Lord wanted, it involved the martial lineage, and the immortal lineage might also be part of the Mother of Hell's plan. Perhaps the Hunyuan Dao Lord had discovered something.
Chen Xu nodded and said to Li Taiji.
“Fellow Daoist, time is of the essence. Please, lead the way.”
“Good! Thank you, Fellow Daoist!”
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