Chapter 1021 - 744: Overseas Water Mansion

A certain sea area.

On this day, anomalies arose frequently!!

Clouds and mist churned incessantly, pure white sea vapor billowed and enveloped the entire sea area.

The originally clear blue sea, like a mirror, continuously surfaced with layers of light blue water patterns, rippling in circles.

Fragmented sparkling spirit light descended from the sky, like a shower of stars falling on the sea surface.

Cultivators from overseas who heard the news gathered in the distant sky.

Everyone watched from afar across the cloud sea, whispering incessantly.

"What an astonishing anomaly of heaven and earth!"

"In my opinion, it must be a Secret Mansion of the Purple Mansion level appearing in the world, only then would such a wondrous scene occur!"

"Far from it!!"

An experienced old Cultivator solemnly shook his head, his eyes gravely looking towards the two poles of the sky:

"How could an ordinary Purple Mansion Secret Realm disturb the rightful Immortal and Demon Lineages! This is likely a Daoist Cave Mansion left by a Great True Master of ancient times!"

Everyone followed his gaze and looked up, only to see the entire sky forcibly split into two, with strict barriers, and distinctly divided auras.

On the left, the moonlight cast a gentle glow, immortal light vast, and Dao Rhyme long-lasting. It was the camp of the Evergreen Immortal Sect.

On the right, Demonic Qi surged, black mist heavy, and Evil Qi fiercely biting, belonging to the Demon Sect camp. The aura of the Demon Cultivators was arrogant and murderous.

The two top-tier Immortal and Demon camps stood off across space, their auras suppressed, and the tense atmosphere froze over the sea, with the momentum of a great battle on the verge of breaking out.

Deep-sea Sea Demons lurking nearby, as well as Loose Cultivators who came to try their luck, were all struck dumb with terror, retreating and watching tremblingly.

Among the crowd, a pair of overseas Cultivator master and disciple were also watching.

The young disciple looked at the Sea Eye with its mystical realm aura and sighed softly:

"Alas! This Sea Eye Water Mansion is clearly a fortuitous opportunity in our East Sea offshore territory, and now it’s being occupied by Major Sects from inland. Truly a pity!"

The middle-aged Cultivator beside him hurriedly admonished him harshly, his expression fearful:

"Shut up! How can you irresponsibly speak about this matter?"

He lowered his voice, turning his head to admonish the disciple:

"Take a good look, has any overseas True Master arrived today?"

The disciple suddenly woke up, and looked around. No overseas Great Power appeared, and he instantly broke into a cold sweat, quickly keeping his mouth tightly shut.

He suddenly understood in his heart that such an opportunity was no longer something that overseas minor sects could covet.

...

At this moment, at the forefront of the sea standoff, two tall figures stood in the air, each guarding their camp, with extraordinary demeanor.

It was Peak Master Gu Qi of the White Qiu Peak, Evergreen Immortal Sect.

And Master of the Extreme Yin Cave, Master of the Celestial Spirit Cave, Taiyin Demon Sect.

Both were Great True Masters, condensed three Divine Techniques, each being the top combat power sitting in their Sect, with deep Dao cultivation and widespread renown.

Peak Master Gu Qi, in a plain white crane robe, swept his gaze over the murderous Demon Sect crowd on the opposite side, breaking the dead silence over the sea first:

"To open this Cave Mansion requires collecting fourteen pieces of life tokens, not one less."

"You and I each hold seven tokens, and neither can exclusively open it. If we fight to the death here, it will surely end in mutual ruin."

"Then petty thieves might seize the advantage, which would be a loss for both our factions and brings no benefit."

In the void on the opposite side, Master of the Celestial Spirit Cave stood prominently, his face arrogant and cold, his sword brows reaching his temples, with an air of superiority in his eyes.

Upon hearing Gu Qi’s words, Master of the Celestial Spirit Cave sneered immediately:

"Then according to you? Do you expect my Demon Sect to stand by idly and give up the opportunity?"

Peak Master Gu Qi remained indifferent:

"The competition for opportunities has always been determined by skill, not by a war of words or brute force."

"Let’s make a bet, each sending disciples from our sects to compete in seven Magical Combat duels, the first to win four determines the final victory."

"The loser will immediately lead everyone to withdraw from this place and not interfere with any matters related to the Water Mansion."

Master of the Celestial Spirit Cave’s eyes suddenly focused, he silently pondered, weighing the pros and cons.

After a moment’s thought, he nodded slowly:

"The rules are acceptable, I agree, but an additional restriction is needed to prevent any tricks."

Peak Master Gu Qi raised his hand in acquiescence:

"Master, please speak."

Master of the Celestial Spirit Cave’s gaze was as sharp as a knife, slowly sweeping over all the Immortal Sect disciples opposite, his voice chillingly spreading in all directions:

"This battle only allows Cultivators below the Purple Mansion Realm to participate."

"Neither you and I nor any High Tier Cultivators may take action, nor secretly interfere with the competition in any way."

"The entire process relies on the younger generation’s Dao cultivation and skills to compete, do you dare to accept, Gu Qi?"

Peak Master Gu Qi immediately nodded and agreed frankly, "Indeed, supremely fair."

As both sides came to an agreement, the tense and confrontational atmosphere over the sea slightly eased.

...

Behind the Evergreen Immortal Sect camp.

A group of Purple Mansion Elders and True Inheritors gathered together, discussing strategies in low voices, all with solemn expressions.

"The Demon Sect will surely bring out all their elites this time, and the seven who appear must be the Seven Saints of the Great Yin."

One True Inheritor spoke, analyzing in a deep voice.

"As for the other six, our disciples still have the strength to fight, but only the leader of them..."

Another True Inheritor frowned tightly, his tone full of dread. His words were unfinished but the pressure was overwhelming.

At this moment, everyone’s gaze fell on a young disciple in a blue robe present, who was precisely Dai Hua.

Peak Master Gu Qi spoke:

"Nephew Dai Hua, you have fought the Demon Sect’s leader multiple times. In this battle, do you have confidence?"

Dai Hua’s expression was grave as he slowly shook his head:

"I have not the slightest confidence."

"That person’s demon technique is overbearing and his magic is bizarre, leaving me at a disadvantage in our past encounters, unable to contend."

Turning his words around, he cupped his hands and spoke solemnly:

"However, I know of someone whose skills can restrain that person and surely defeat him!"

Everyone around brightened their eyes and quickly questioned:

"Oh? Who might that be? Is there such a talented young elite within our Immortal Sect?"

Dai Hua explained:

"Not a disciple of our Immortal Sect."

"It is Yuan Hong of Peach Blossom Mountain, under Master Purple Sun overseas."

"In the past, I sparred with him... Yuan Hong’s physical strength is unparalleled and perfectly restrains that demon’s sinister technique."

The elders present were all surprised upon hearing this.

They had never regarded overseas lesser sects much, and never expected such top-tier talent to emerge from the humble overseas realm.

After the surprise faded, the elders showed hesitation, their expressions conflicted.

"We just dismissed other overseas sects, keeping these small forces isolated outside."

"Now if we ask a disciple from the Purple Sun Lineage to act, we must inevitably share the opportunity afterward..."

Everyone fell silent after hearing this, unwilling to share this opportunity with outsiders.

Dai Hua observed this, not arguing further.

He raised his hand and took out a warm and translucent White Jade Talisman from his chest, with a Dao Pattern exclusive to the Evergreen Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader engraved on it.

Peak Master Gu Qi’s gaze fell on the talisman, staring for a moment, then slowly nodded, speaking solemnly:

"Since the Sect Leader has long planned arrangements, it is our narrow vision. Dai Hua, you shall take on this task of invitation."

"Disciple obeys!"

Dai Hua bowed to accept the order, his expression solemn.

...

Beside the East Sea.

Peach Blossom Mountain, with its graceful peaks and peach forests spread far and wide.

Soon, a dazzling golden light streaked through the sky, rapidly arriving over Peach Blossom Mountain, it was Dai Hua arriving on command.

He stopped outside the Mountain Protection Array, standing and cupping his hands, his clear voice transmitted into the array:

"Dai Hua of Evergreen Immortal Sect seeks Yuan Hong, esteemed Taoist friend, for important discussions!"

In a moment, the Mountain Protection Array encompassing Peach Blossom Mountain slowly turned, opening a wide passageway, with Spiritual Qi gushing out.

A large old white monkey, snow-white and soft-haired, walked out slowly, first greeting Dai Hua solemnly, then speaking:

"My master left the mountain earlier, he specifically instructed that if anyone seeks him, they may go directly to Purple Sun Island to find him."

Overjoyed by the message, a gleam flashed in Dai Hua’s eyes.

As the Sect Leader’s direct disciple, he knew the details far better than others.

The Ancient Water Mansion of the East Sea Sea Eye is merely the trigger, the superficial opportunity of the overseas changes.

His master truly valued, and wished to strive to associate and rope in this Master Purple Sun stationed on Purple Sun Island, alone at the pinnacle of the sea.

Previously struggling to find the right chance to visit, now he finally got his wish.

"Thank you for informing!"

After bidding farewell to the white ape, he immediately rode the Immortal Sword, transforming into a stream of light across the Great Void, heading straight for Purple Sun Island.