I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them?

Gurgling a few times, the massive body gradually shrank and melded with the seafloor, completely covered by the silt, not showing the slightest hint of life.

Azure Sea Turtle's Turtle Breath is its technique for hiding and preserving its life!

It was also the key to its escape from that great catastrophe long ago.

Xu Yan had emerged from seclusion on Yuntian Island, quelled the chaos in the Azure Sea Sphere's Heavenly Grotto, and reunited with Xie Lingfeng, whom he guided in cultivation. Time flew by, and he could no longer make it to the Taikun Realm, so he had to cancel the trip there.

Besides, with Jiang Buping's strength, taking revenge was a breeze, especially since his second junior brother Meng Chong was already in the Taikun Realm, more than capable of suppressing any unforeseen events.

Therefore, Xu Yan stayed on Yuntian Island, guiding Xie Lingfeng in cultivation and also imparting his knowledge of Sword Dao to Xie Tianheng.

Today, an elder from the great Sea Spirit Tribe came to visit, fulfilling the promise and allowing Xu Yan to select treasures from the Sea Spirit Clan Treasure Vault.

Naturally, the Sea Spirit Clan Treasure Vault was at the bottom of the sea.

However, Xu Yan was not at all afraid of any deception, for even underwater, he could go about unchallenged.

If the Sea Spirit Tribe thought they could have an advantage and suppress him underwater, they were courting their own destruction.

On his way to the Sea Spirit Clan Treasure Vault, Xu Yan was startled when he saw the messages from Meng Chong and Jiang Buping but then became excited.

A True Dragon had fallen into the Divine Realm?

And this True Dragon was wreaking havoc in the Divine Realm, invincible?

"I've been practicing the Subduing Dragon Palm all this time and, although I've killed countless enemies, demonstrating its might, the real strength of the Subduing Dragon Palm lies in subduing dragons!

"Dragons have always been part of legends; there are no True Dragons in the Inner Domain or the Spiritual Realm, and previously none had appeared in the Divine Realm.

"Now the opportunity has come; it's time to test the might of a True Dragon.

"Only by truly subduing a dragon can I break through the limitations of the Subduing Dragon Palm, truly understand its essence, and become even more powerful!"

Xu Yan was exhilarated.

To further advance the Subduing Dragon Palm, mere contemplation and battling enemies were not enough. Only by fighting a True Dragon and truly subduing it could he comprehend its essence!

"My master said to subdue a dragon with a dragon. Now it's time to see how the dragon might of my Subduing Dragon Palm compares with that of a real dragon. This opportunity will also allow me to cultivate the true might of a dragon, an even more magnificent Subduing Dragon Palm!"

Moreover, Xu Yan felt that only by truly battling a dragon and honing his skills with a True Dragon could he elevate the Subduing Dragon Palm to an incredible Divine Skill.

"Young Master Xu, this is our Sea Spirit Palace," said the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe, pointing to a splendid underwater palace complex ahead.

"The scenery in the sea is indeed varied and vibrant. Your Sea Spirit Palace is beautifully built," Xu Yan remarked, unable to help but praise.

"These are but small tricks. Our Sea Spirit Palace is actually quite average. It is said that the True Dragon Spirit Palace is even more splendid and vast," the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe sighed.

"Oh? How much do you know about True Dragons?" Xu Yan suddenly became interested.

The news of the True Dragon disaster had not yet reached the Azure Sea Sphere, mainly because there were no Communication Talismans to transmit messages. Relaying messages through other channels was bound to take some time.

"Actually, to say that our Sea Spirit Tribe is the supreme ruler of the seas is not entirely correct. As long as True Dragons exist, we are never the supreme rulers. True Dragons are born to rule the seas, and our tribe once belonged to the True Dragon Lineage..."

The Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe began to explain with a hint of lament.

The Sea Spirit Tribe belonged to one of the True Spirits within the True Dragon Lineage, serving the True Dragons in ruling the seas. However, the True Dragons had long since disappeared from the Divine Realm, and with the great changes of the Domain, many of the old secrets had become untraceable.

In the present day, the Sea Spirit Tribe had become the sovereign of the seas, though they no longer possessed their former strength.

Although the Sea Spirit Palace was underwater, the area within was a water-free zone.

A force of sea manipulation kept the waters at bay outside the Sea Spirit Palace, a natural ability of the Sea Spirit Tribe.

Guided by the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe, Xu Yan entered the Sea Spirit Palace, heading towards the treasury.

Many members of the Sea Spirit Tribe who were watching along the way, including beautiful women whose soft gazes indicated that as long as Xu Yan nodded, they would willingly embrace him.

Xu Yan saw an acquaintance, Haibo'er from the Spiritual Realm, this girl from the Sea Spirit Tribe was a top prodigy there, having sparred with him before.

In the Divine Realm of the Sea Spirit Tribe, her talent was not low, and she had just barely broken through to the Truth Refinement Realm. Her rate of cultivation was not slow.

Yet, the gap between them was inevitably widening.

Xu Yan nodded to Haibo'er as a greeting, for they were acquaintances, and it was only natural to acknowledge her upon meeting.

Haibo'er's face blushed, yet she revealed a look of joy. She bowed in response, but in the depths of her eyes, there was a complexity. After coming to the Divine Realm, she had been practising hard with the hope that one day, she could spar with Xu Yan again. Continue reading stories on empire

The gap between them had become as vast as a chasm, not only failing to narrow but growing ever wider.

Her current strength, in the eyes of those in the Immortal Realm, was as insignificant as an ant, easily crushed with a wave of the hand, and those in the Immortal Realm, in the eyes of Xu Yan, were as easily erased.

Even the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe had to treat him with the utmost respect.

"Young friend, our junior, indeed possesses stunning beauty and a gentle demeanor. Since you..."

Seeing this situation, the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe said joyously.

"It's just an old acquaintance saying hello."

Xu Yan said indifferently.

The Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe was taken aback. An old acquaintance?

He took note of this and decided to ask the junior of the Sea Spirit Tribe how they knew Xu Yan later.

Since there was a connection with Xu Yan, they must cultivate this junior well.

"This is the Sea Spirit Clan Treasure Vault."

Arriving in front of a palace that looked inconspicuous, even somewhat aged, the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe said.

"Greetings, Great Elder. This must be Sword God Xu Yan!"

An elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe appeared from where he was concealed and said respectfully.

"Indeed, this is our young friend, Sword God Xu Yan."

The Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe nodded.

Xu Yan glanced at the Sea Spirit Tribe elder and nodded his head, acknowledging the greeting.

This elder, who was in charge of the Treasure Vault, was not a whit weaker than the Great Elder.

"Our Sea Spirit Tribe has an ancient heritage, and though we have declined, due to some reasons, we have retained some ancient objects; our foundation still holds some depth. All these ancient objects are stored here."

The Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe opened the Treasure Vault, leading Xu Yan inside, while expressing his sentiments.

"This old palace is specifically designed to store precious treasures, to deceive the eyes and ears of others."

In this area, there were many old palaces, and ordinary people would probably never imagine that the Sea Spirit Tribe's core treasures were stored inside.

"Young friend, please feel free to take anything you fancy."

The Great Elder gestured invitingly.

"Since that is the case, I will not stand on ceremony."

Xu Yan nodded his head.

Inside the Sea Spirit Clan Treasure Vault, there were many precious treasured items, all of exceptional value, including some that were suffused with Daoist charm.

However, after obtaining the Prime Tortoise Carapace, ordinary treasures no longer caught Xu Yan's eye.

Moreover, even though the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe had promised that he could choose any treasure he liked, Xu Yan was not a greedy man and thus only planned to select a few items that caught his fancy.

"Eh? What is this?"

Xu Yan noticed an incredibly beautiful snowy garment, unsure of the material it was made from. It was so dazzling that he was moved.

"It is rumored that this was a garment of an Ancient Emperor of our Sea Spirit Tribe, a treasure. A strong female from the Taihe Realm once wished to buy this garment, but it was refused."

The Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe elucidated.

"Too bad there's only one piece."

Xu Yan shook his head.

At first, he wanted to take the garment for someone else, but upon reconsideration, giving it to Du Yuying or Yun Miaomiao seemed somewhat inappropriate.

If that was the case, then he would give it to neither!

"There's another one here."

Upon hearing this, the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe quickly opened a jade box on the Jade Platform under the garment, saying, "There are two in total. Since you like them, young friend, please take them!"

Anxious as if the jade box in his hands was a hot potato, the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe, overjoyed, packed the garments into the jade box and handed it to Xu Yan.

It was as if the jade box were burning his hands.

"These two garments have been coveted by someone. Due to various reasons, they were not obtained, but the individual likely still holds interest. Accepting them might attract some trouble, so please think thrice before taking them, young friend."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe sighed as he spoke.