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Chapter 467: Chapter 467: The Dragon King Ao Chuang

After the Eight Extreme Heavenly Tail absorbed the massive energy, it quickly converted some of it into energy that surged into Zhong Shan\'s primordial spirit.

Zhong Shan absorbed the energy frantically. Outside, a gigantic thundercloud began to gather above his head, a direct effect of the "Heavenly Thunder Transformation".

"Retreat—" Shui Wuhen commanded, and the army swiftly retreated in all directions.

Everyone slowly moved beyond the range of the thundercloud.

A ten-acre thundercloud indicated the second stage of "Heavenly Thunder Transformation" and reflected Zhong Shan\'s second stage of the Integration period.

Suddenly, the thundercloud expanded further, growing larger and larger.

A hundred-acre thundercloud indicated the third stage of the Integration period. The army retreated again.

A thousand-acre thundercloud—another retreat.

Everyone watched in astonishment as the thundercloud continued to grow.

Bigger and bigger, until it spanned ten thousand acres.

A ten-thousand-acre thundercloud. The entire sky was shrouded in darkness, with countless lightning bolts flashing continuously, seemingly ready to unleash a catastrophic storm at any moment.

Under the immense pressure of the heavenly might, the Golden Core stage cultivators felt an overwhelming sense of fear. This fear stemmed from their leader, Zhong Shan, which only intensified their admiration for him.

Lightning threads flickered, and thunder dragons rolled within the thundercloud.

"Boom—" The first bolt of heavenly lightning struck down, hitting a nearby mountain peak.

"Boom—" The mountain summit was instantly flattened.

"Boom, boom, boom—" Endless lightning poured down from the sky, transforming the entire area beneath the thundercloud into a world of lightning. It was like a waterfall of electricity, bathing the region in a flood of blinding light.

The thundercloud persisted for nearly an hour before it finally ceased.

Below, every mountain and valley had been blasted into rubble.

Such terrifying power. The Integration period?

If there had been a million-strong army below, they would have been nearly annihilated. Zhong Shan\'s personal strength alone was equivalent to that of a million soldiers. The commanders were thrilled; who wouldn\'t be excited to have such a powerful leader?

Fifth stage of the Integration period.

Zhong Shan rose gently, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. The Three-Petal Golden Lotus and the Emperor Extreme Realm primordial spirit were indeed potent supplements. If he could find more of these, it would be wonderful.

Of course, for anyone else, this would be an impossible dream. How many Emperor Extreme Realm experts were there in the world? How many Nine-Rank treasures? Finding more was a pipe dream. Even if one had the chance to encounter them, these were Emperor Extreme Realm experts, capable of crushing you with a finger. To think of taking their primordial spirits was pure folly.

Suppressing his joy, Zhong Shan looked around. Within ten thousand acres, everything had been reduced to ruins. Zhong Shan shook his head slightly, looking up at the massive thundercloud he had summoned, understanding its implications.

At this moment, the others quickly flew over from the distance.

"Congratulations, Commander!" they all exclaimed in unison, bowing to him.

Zhong Shan accepted their congratulations with a slight nod, his mind already contemplating the next steps in his path to even greater power.

"Ha ha, good, let\'s continue our journey," Zhong Shan said, clearly in high spirits.

Two months later, they arrived at the eastern coast. On a sandy beach, Zhong Shan stood with his generals and troops, facing a group of people.

In front were Hao Meili and the Western Poison Emperor. Hao Meili had a small golden dragon perched on her shoulder, while the Western Poison Emperor had a peculiar smile on his face. At the forefront was a third person.

This middle-aged man wore a purple dragon robe, his eyes emitting faint electric sparks. He exuded an aura of immense power and authority, so much so that a single glance gave one the impression of an insurmountable mountain.

"Zhong Shan, this is Ao Chuang, the Dragon King, one of the four Dragon Kings of the East Sea. He\'s leading a million dragons to join us in the assault on the Land of Ultimate Bliss!" Hao Meili quickly introduced.

Dragon King? Zhong Shan\'s mind raced. In the Dragon Clan, the highest authority was the Dragon Sovereign of the Heavenly Extreme Realm, followed by Dragon Kings or Dragon Princes. The small golden dragon on Hao Meili\'s shoulder was clearly not yet titled, as titled dragons were all Emperor Extreme Realm experts. Ao Chuang, the Dragon King?

"Great Luo Heavenly Dynasty, First-Class Duke of the East, greets the Dragon King Ao Chuang," Zhong Shan said.

Though Ao Chuang was an Emperor Extreme Realm expert, Zhong Shan\'s status was not inferior to that of the Dragon King. They could speak as equals.

"A First-Class Duke of the East? Heh, General Zhong, I\'ve heard much about you," Ao Chuang said with a scrutinizing gaze.

Although Ao Chuang verbally acknowledged Zhong Shan\'s status, his eyes held a trace of disdain. As a superior, he would never consider himself equal to an ant, even if Zhong Shan had reached the Integration stage. In Ao Chuang\'s eyes, Zhong Shan was still an ant.

A million-strong army? Ao Chuang could annihilate it at will. Such was the power of an Emperor Extreme Realm expert, capable of disregarding most of humanity.

"The Dragon King was invited with great effort. Zhong Shan, you must secure the Immortal Stele," Hao Meili said excitedly.

Invited the Dragon King? Although Zhong Shan wasn\'t familiar with Ao Chuang, he knew the Dragon King wouldn\'t help out of kindness. Otherwise, he would have assisted Hao Meili long ago. Ao Chuang likely joined due to the proclamations from the three great heavenly dynasties. He wanted to observe the situation, follow the army for justified actions, and possibly benefit from the chaos. Of course, he might also have other schemes.

"Then I must trouble Dragon King Ao Chuang," Zhong Shan said.

No matter what, Ao Chuang was a formidable force. Though not under his command and with hidden motives, Zhong Shan could still utilize him with proper management.

Behind the trio were a group of dragon generals. In the distant sea, numerous flood dragons and large snakes, yet to evolve into dragons, scattered around.

"No problem, let\'s move," Ao Chuang said nonchalantly.

"Alright," Zhong Shan nodded.

The army moved north along the coast. The Zhong family army took the land route, while the dragons and serpents swam swiftly through the sea.

Two months later.

The army rested in a valley. Zhong Shan sat in a large tent when Hao Meili arrived.

"Zhong Shan, it\'s been three days. Why haven\'t we set off? The Dragon King is getting angry," Hao Meili exclaimed.

"Going early is useless. The main forces of the three great heavenly dynasties won\'t arrive so quickly. We need to coordinate well to avoid becoming cannon fodder," Zhong Shan explained.

"That\'s not it. The Dragon King said you might be waiting for someone. It\'s not about coordinating with the main forces at all," Hao Meili retorted, her eyes glaring, demanding an explanation.

So the Dragon King figured it out? Zhong Shan was slightly surprised but quickly understood. It wasn\'t too complex a matter, after all.

"You\'re right. I am waiting for someone," Zhong Shan admitted with a slight smile, then continued, "But that someone is crucial to our success."

Hao Meili\'s anger seemed to diminish slightly, curiosity replacing it. "Who are you waiting for that\'s so important?"

"A powerful ally who can tip the scales in our favor," Zhong Shan replied, his eyes gleaming with confidence.

Hao Meili\'s eyes widened with intrigue, but before she could press further, a loud roar echoed from the sky, drawing everyone\'s attention.

"That\'s right, I\'m waiting for someone," Zhong Shan said.

"Who are you waiting for?" Hao Meili pressed.

"I\'m waiting for my son," Zhong Shan replied.

Hao Meili was speechless, feeling a wave of frustration. Waiting for your son?

"You\'re delaying the movement of a million troops and a million dragons and snakes just to wait for your son?" Hao Meili fumed, then paused as a thought struck her. "Wait, you have a son?"

Zhong Shan was momentarily at a loss for words at her last question. "Yes, I arranged to meet my son here, and then we will head to the Land of Ultimate Bliss together."

"Can\'t your son walk here himself? You could leave someone to notify him. The sooner we enter the Land of Ultimate Bliss, the better our chances of finding the Immortal Stele. It\'s not like we can just walk in and find it easily," Hao Meili retorted.

Zhong Shan smiled at Hao Meili. "Did someone put you up to this?"

Zhong Shan could tell that if it were truly Hao Meili, she would have arrogantly ordered him to move on. Instead, she was trying to reason with him, indicating that someone else was impatient and had prompted her to urge him. Only two people could influence Hao Meili like this: the Western Poison Emperor or Ao Chuang, the Dragon King. Since the Western Poison Emperor preferred delays, it had to be Ao Chuang.

"So what if someone did? Are you moving or not?" Hao Meili reverted to her domineering attitude.

"Don\'t worry, Miss Hao Meili. The eleven Immortal Steles won\'t run away," Zhong Shan assured with a smile.

"How can you be so sure?" Hao Meili raised an eyebrow.

"Because I placed those eleven Immortal Steles in a safe spot within the Land of Ultimate Bliss. When the time comes, you can follow me to retrieve them. No need to waste time searching," Zhong Shan explained.

"Really? How is that possible? You placed them there? Why didn\'t you bring them back?" Hao Meili looked skeptical.

"When have I ever lied to you? The eleven Immortal Steles are under a Buddha\'s seal, making them impossible to move right now. But with the location known, we can retrieve them when the time is right," Zhong Shan said.

"Alright," Hao Meili agreed, visibly more satisfied and courteous towards Zhong Shan.

With Zhong Shan\'s assurance, Hao Meili was no longer worried. However, while she was content, someone else was growing impatient. On the fifth day of their stay in the valley, Dragon King Ao Chuang personally approached Zhong Shan\'s main hall.

"Duke of the East?" Ao Chuang called out.

"Dragon King, please come in," Zhong Shan immediately stood to greet him.

"I came to ask when we will continue our journey. Are we going to wait here until the Land of Ultimate Bliss is destroyed?" Ao Chuang questioned bluntly.

"Please calm down, Dragon King. As soon as my son arrives, we will depart," Zhong Shan replied firmly. Emperor Extreme Realm? So what? I just killed one a few months ago.

As Ao Chuang was about to retort, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and he turned to look outside the hall.

"Commander, the Young Master has arrived," Lin Xiao announced with a smile as he entered the hall.

Zhong Tian is here?

"Invite them in!" Zhong Shan said promptly, knowing it wasn\'t just Zhong Tian who had arrived.

Soon, two figures entered the hall. The others had been stationed outside. One was Zhong Tian, dressed in a black robe, exuding confidence. Behind him was a frail old man with blank, seemingly blind eyes.

As the two entered the hall, Ao Chuang\'s gaze immediately fixed on the old blind man.