Ren, who had already found the necklace enough of a mystery to ponder over, didn’t want to be greedy. He shook his head, saying, "For now, there’s no need.法寶are still external objects; improving one'...Chapter 385: A Millennium of Lifespan, a Millennium of Power!

Bang bang!

Outside the palace, the four black-clad guards suddenly pushed open the door and rushed in.

Seeing Hao Ren holding a black sword with four prongs, they immediately showed sorrowful expressions and knelt down: "Dragon King!"

"Dragon King... Dragon King..." Their voices echoed throughout the spacious palace.

The beams of the palace still radiated Zhao Haoran's lingering dragon aura. However, Zhao Haoran had already transferred all his power to Hao Ren, and his remaining soul essence was now integrated into the black sword in Hao Ren's hand.

A surge of black energy erupted from the top of the palace roof tiles.

The surrounding seawater churned violently as tangible black clouds pierced through the sea surface, breaking through a thousand-meter-high layer of clouds!

Boom...

The black energy gradually dissipated.

A mighty hero faded away like this.

This unusual phenomenon attracted nearby soldiers from the Dragon Palace who quickly approached.

The four guards suddenly turned into four streaks of black light, shooting out of the palace.

"Anyone disrupting the Dragon King’s training will be killed!" The four guards stood at each corner of the palace and shouted together.

Hundreds of soldiers who had quickly gathered immediately halted their steps.

The Hongshou Palace gradually returned to calmness, with those soldiers hurriedly returning along their original path.

"Inform Zhao Guang: The Dragon King is departing; he must fend for himself!" The four guards stood on the corners of the palace roof and shouted together.

Immediately after, without any hesitation or lingering, they followed the gradually dissipating black clouds in the sky, turning into streaks of black light as they shot out over the sea surface.

The Black Dragon General, Dark Tortoise General, White Tiger General, and Vermilion Bird General vowed to accompany the old Dragon King for eternity and guard his tomb eternally!

They carried a lingering aura of Zhao Haoran and flew westward!

This way, all parties in the East Sea would remain peaceful and secure within their territories. Otherwise, they would end up like the Western Sea Dragon Palace, with its thousand-year foundation destroyed overnight!

Hao Ren, holding the cold black sword, hesitated for a moment before injecting a thread of spiritual energy into it.

Shush...

The tip of the Black Dragon Spear emitted a black shockwave, which instantly rushed out through the open palace gate and swept across the square outside before shooting towards the distant horizon.

A corner of the roof of a palace ahead was sliced off!

With Zhao Haoran's thousand-year-old dragon soul, this weapon was indeed so formidable!

At the same time, an intense killing intent followed the hilt and spread towards Hao Ren’s heart.

Holding the Black Dragon Spear, Hao Ren stepped back several steps and immediately sat down on the golden throne.

The Black Dragon Spear, with its accumulated thousand years of thick killing aura, was not something everyone could withstand!

Just by trying to input a tiny bit of spirit energy, there was such tremendous destructive power! Of course, if more spirit energy were poured in, the killing intent would inflict even greater harm on cultivators.

Hao Ren now understood why Zhao Haoran had instructed him to hand this weapon over to Zhao Kuo.

Only a peak expert like Zhao Kuo could control such a ferocious weapon!

And when Zhao Kuo obtained the weapon, he would know the truth of what happened. It was only then that the matter involving Zhao Haoran’s soul and spirit would be made public.

Zhao Haoran sacrificed his own entry into the Dragon Tomb to ensure temporary peace in the Eastern Sea!

A heroic sentiment rose faintly within Hao Ren’s heart.

Previously, he had thought Zhao Haoran was vicious and arrogant, but now he realized that Zhao Haoran was a steel-man who could devour the heavens and earth!

Hao Ren carefully put away the Black Dragon Spear, then stood up from the golden throne and walked out of the palace.

It was completely silent. The entire Eastern Sea Dragon Palace was shrouded in red lights.

Hao Ren crossed the practice field paved with spirit stones, passed through a white balustrade bridge, and went past several corridors to reach Zhao Guang’s great hall.

Zhao Guang sat in front of a desk, checking something by the light of a candlestick. Lu Elder and Sun Elder as well as Chancellor Xia were quietly standing on either side of him.

"What happened" Zhao Guang raised his head to see Hao Ren and asked.

"Grandpa Old Dragon King... Grandpa has already gone back." After hesitating for a moment, Hao Ren said.

“Hmm, someone has told me about it.” Zhao Guang nodded his head. He placed the thing in his hand to one side and then asked Hao Ren, “Father entrusted you with the position of Great General. There must be some profound meaning behind that, right”

"Grandpa instructed me to practice diligently and take care of Ah Zi," Hao Ren replied.

“Hmm.” Zhao Guang nodded again. "When this matter in the Western Sea ends, he really does want to return."

Hao Ren remained silent; clearly, Zhao Guang never would have imagined that Zhao Haoran had already dissipated into the universe.

In his eyes, Old Man Zhao Haoran was still as powerful and irascible as before, commanding everything.

"Is Su Han still in the Dragon Palace" Hao Ren asked.

"She's still resting in the Dragon Palace," Zhao Guang turned to look at Chancellor Xia. "Could you please bring Ah Ren over

Chancellor Xia stepped forward, "Marquis, please."

"Uncle, have an early rest." Hao Ren said to Zhao Guang.

Zhao Guang smiled and gently waved his hand, continuing to look down at what he was doing.

Chancellor Xia bent over slightly, taking small steps as he led Hao Ren to the sleeping quarters of Elder Star Moon.

"Young Master Hao, congratulations on your appointment as a Grand General," Chancellor Xia said as they walked.

"Hehe." Hao Ren gave a bitter smile, unsure what else to say.

Western Pacification Grand General sounded impressive but in reality, he was pushed into the position by Zhao Haoran.

"I roughly understand what Old Dragon King means. But Young Master Hao, you have to be careful," Chancellor Xia continued.

"Be careful" Hao Ren looked at him somewhat confusedly.

"You've been appointed a Grand General by the Old Dragon King; no one in the Dragon Palace would dare oppose you. However, outside…" Chancellor Xia paused for a moment, "As the leader of a million troops and the head dragon of East Sea Dragon Palace…"

Chancellor Xia circled around to make his point, Hao Ren gradually understood... He was the Grand General of Eastern Sea Dragon Palace but did not reside in the palace. Without the protection of an army, and with his own strength still limited, this time, the near destruction of Western Sea Dragon Palace left them unable to swallow their anger…

Zhao Haoran wanted Hao Ren to take up this position as Grand General to avoid internal strife within the Dragon Palace. But in reality, he put Hao Ren in a more dangerous situation.

The old camel is bigger than the horse; even after Western Sea Dragon Palace’s destruction and loss of its army, it still had several Heaven Earth level officials!

"However, I see Young Master looking vibrant. It seems your cultivation has improved," Chancellor Xia continued.

"Chancellor Xia overestimates me." Hao Ren responded politely.

He clearly remembered when he first came to Eastern Sea Dragon Palace and humbly asked Chancellor Xia about the practice methods of 'Concentrated Spirit Decree'. Now, in a blink of an eye, he had reached the Gèn level.

"Old Dragon King’s temper is violent, but he's an unparalleled good Dragon King. If Young Master Hao can receive his guidance and break through to Jué level, it won’t be long," Chancellor Xia went on.

Hao Ren looked at Chancellor Xia; suddenly, he felt that this chancellor was very deep. Having served two generations of dragon kings, Chancellor Xia should understand the heart of a dragon king thoroughly.

Chancellor Xia and Hao Ren entered the entrance to Elder Star Moon’s sleeping quarters. The female disciple in charge of the shift immediately went inside to inform Su Han.

"Eldest Senior Sister asked you to come in," the female disciple hurriedly ran out to tell Hao Ren.

So, Hao Ren followed through the garden and entered, while Chancellor Xia stayed at the door waiting for him.

Under the moonlight of the flower bed, walking quietly in the sleeping quarters made Hao Ren suddenly feel a bit nervous.

The great battle in the East Sea and West Sea had made Hao Ren slightly worried about Su Han, who was recuperating at the Dragon Palace. However, it seemed that Su Han hadn’t directly gotten involved in this chaos.

Rap… Rap…

Hao Ren knocked on the door.

"Come in," Su Han’s clear voice came from inside.

Hao Ren carefully pushed open the door and saw that Su Han was sitting cross-legged on the bed, eyes closed, practicing her cultivation arts.

Her face had a healthy flush. It seemed that as her power grew, she became even more beautiful than before.

"General Su of the Dragon Palace of East Sea, visiting at midnight—what important matter brings you here" Su Han asked with slightly parted red lips.

Hao Ren helplessly smiled and said, "I just came to see you."

When he spoke these words, Hao Ren felt a little off. He sounded like someone keeping his beloved in seclusion

"My power has recovered, and I need to return to the Dragon God Temple tomorrow to report back. The matter between East Sea and West Sea also needs an accurate account," Su Han slowly opened her bright eyes and said.

Hao Ren nodded; he knew this was part of Su Han’s duty. The battle between the Dragon Palaces of East Sea and West Sea had almost disturbed the ordinary people in East Sea City, so the Dragon God Temple must know the detailed situation. As a long-term inspector stationed in East Sea City, Su Han needed to provide an explanation.

"For those who cultivate, when their lifespan runs out…" Hao Ren paused for a moment and then asked.

"The higher one's cultivation level is, the longer their lifespan. For dragons, reaching the Qian rank extends life by about a thousand years; for humans, reaching the Yuanying peak also grants around a thousand years of life. But life and death are laws set by heaven and earth. Only when one reaches the Heavenly Dragon realm or enters the Huashen period can they achieve eternal life and compete with the sun and moon."

Su Han said.

"Then… what if you use divine pills to extend your lifespan" Hao Ren asked again.

“Strange fruits and herbs in this world might be able to prolong one’s lifespan somewhat, but for cultivators whose life span has reached its limit, even the most potent medicines are useless. Only by striving to break through to the Heavenly Dragon realm can a person achieve true immortality and become a truly powerful figure among heaven and earth.”

Su Han said indifferently.

Hao Ren smiled slightly in understanding.

He thought for a moment, then asked Su Han again, "If you return to the Dragon God Temple, will you come back to East Sea City"

"Probably…" Su Han’s gaze turned towards Hao Ren as she answered.

Hao Ren paused, and then continued, “Then… if you do come back, would you visit East Sea University”

“What do you think” Su Han looked at Hao Ren intently.

Hao Ren clenched his teeth. "I hope you will return."

Su Han stared at Hao Ren, silent.was better than any model Huang Ren had ever seen on TV or in magazines.Her arms, legs, and waist were free of any excess fat! Her proportions were absolutely perfect!Su Han’s gaze suddenly shot over...