Eternal Saber-Chapter 277 - 1: Renowned Across the World

"Roar!"

Accompanied by a dragon’s roar, the Black Dragon burst through the sea’s surface, leaping into the air and spiraling upwards.

Everyone fixed their eyes on it.

They saw that many scales had fallen off the Black Dragon’s body, revealing numerous scars—clearly injured in the battle with the East Sea Giant Demon!

"Buzz!"

The East Sea Giant Demon’s cry echoed.

The Black Dragon flew out of the sea, but the East Sea Giant Demon couldn’t pursue it.

The Black Dragon circled in the sky for a moment, called out to Right Protector Yue Wuxin, and flew towards the distant horizon, quickly vanishing out of sight.

Rumble!

The East Sea Giant Demon parted the seawater, stirring up massive waves before submerging into the East Sea, disappearing as well.

"What did it say?"

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader frowned and asked.

Right Protector Yue Wuxin said, "It was a bit restricted in the sea, so it had to leave temporarily to recover."

This Black Flood Dragon, though it had become a True Dragon capable of soaring on the clouds and controlling the waters, was still somewhat restrained in the ocean, suffering a loss at the hands of the East Sea Giant Demon.

Of course, the East Sea Giant Demon couldn’t possibly kill it.

The Black Dragon could retreat at any time, but the East Sea Giant Demon couldn’t leave the ocean.

With the Black Dragon’s withdrawal, there was no need to continue the Transformation Realm battle.

A forced fight would only lead to mutual destruction.

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader’s face was grim as he left the seashore with his followers.

The Profound Celestial Sect’s plan this time wasn’t exactly successful.

Although they forced Yuan Qingshan to death, they ultimately couldn’t eliminate the Zen Sect.

They killed Chen Tang, but the price the Profound Celestial Sect paid was too high!

Two Marshals lost their lives, and nearly all their tens of thousands of troops were dead or wounded.

The most infuriating thing for the Profound Celestial Sect Leader was that Chen Tang also killed a juvenile flood dragon!

Though Chen Tang was dead, today’s battle would deal a severe blow to the Profound Celestial Sect’s reputation.

The Profound Celestial Sect was no longer invincible.

The so-called True Dragon was not an unattainable, unchallengeable deity.

At the very least, in today’s battle, the True Dragon was injured by the East Sea Giant Demon and fled far away.

"Amitabha."

Master Le Kong softly chanted a Buddhist verse, looking at the blood-stained, unsettled sea surface with a gloomy expression, shaking his head.

The Black Dragon fled injured, and the Silver Flood Dragon would surely go to protect it, no longer causing flash floods.

But Cyan Mountain self-immolated, and Chen Tang is also buried in the East Sea.

The flood disaster in Qingzhou ended, yet both of his disciples were gone.

The Evil Emperor looked towards the direction of the East Sea, silently.

Chen Tang might have been the only one who knew his whereabouts.

Now, he too is buried in the East Sea.

The Evil Emperor suddenly thought of Lu Qing.

If this child knew about this, he would surely be heartbroken to death.

After many powerful entities left, Yan Qi, Jing Wuming, and other members of the Vermilion Bird Guard and Qilin Guard quietly came to Jieshi Mountain, gazing silently at the East Sea.

No one knows who started it, but everyone bowed deeply towards the East Sea.

Yan Qi and the others knew that after today, apart from some Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm and the Black Dragon, East Sea Giant Demon, the Lion-Tiger Arhat, and Demon Blade Chen Tang would surely become famous worldwide!

...

On the banks of the Xiajiang River, a massive merchant ship was docked.

Two people stood by the river, Changsun Ming and Tan Wujiu.

"Brother Tan, why don’t you rest on the ship first? I’ll stay here and wait."

Changsun Ming glanced at Tan Wujiu, whose face was bloodless, and softly suggested.

Tan Wujiu was severely injured, his Inner Qi depleted, and was persevering solely by willpower, hoping to wait for Chen Tang to return so they could board the ship together to Nanxia.

"No problem, let’s wait a little longer."

Tan Wujiu forced a faint smile.

"Young Master Ming, it’s almost time; we need to set sail."

On the ship’s deck, a chubby, merchant-like middle-aged man urged, "If we delay any longer, and people from the Profound Celestial Sect or Cyan Dragon Bureau come by, it won’t be easy to explain."

"Let’s wait a little longer."

Changsun Ming waved his hand and said, "Brother Chen said he would come back, and he definitely will!"

"Sigh."

The middle-aged merchant sighed.

The Changsun family had some unseen business dealings with Nanxia.

Now that a new emperor had ascended the throne in Qian Country, the situation was unclear. If discovered by the Cyan Dragon Bureau, it would undoubtedly cause significant trouble for the family!

After an unknown amount of time, a rider approached swiftly from afar.

Both Changsun Ming and Tan Wujiu perked up.

When the rider drew near, they both showed a hint of disappointment.

The visitor was Murong Haitang.

Changsun Ming’s whereabouts were no secret to her.

"Why are you here?"

Seeing Murong Haitang, Changsun Ming hurriedly welcomed her and couldn’t help but ask.

Murong Haitang looked grave, panting as she faced Changsun Ming, wanting to speak but hesitated as if there was something difficult to say.

"What happened? What’s wrong?"

Changsun Ming felt a sinking feeling as he instinctively grabbed Murong Haitang’s hand.

Murong Haitang swallowed and said in a low voice, "Chen Tang, he’s... already dead."

"What!"

Changsun Ming was utterly shocked.

Tan Wujiu staggered forward, nearly falling, and asked, "Ma’am, what happened?"

Murong Haitang narrated everything she heard and witnessed along the way.

Chen Tang slayed the flood dragon, lured the Silver Flood Dragon, angered the True Dragon, and the East Sea Giant Demon appeared...

Each of these events left Changsun Ming and Tan Wujiu wide-eyed and utterly astonished.

When Chen Tang bid them farewell, he mentioned having some unfinished business.

Both knew Chen Tang’s boldness and skills, predicting he might do something audacious.

Yet, they hadn’t imagined it would cause such a commotion!

Both were left with unsettled emotions for a long time.

Changsun Ming shook his head and said, "Brother Chen just fell into the sea; perhaps he’s not dead."

Murong Haitang opened her mouth, seeming to want to persuade Changsun Ming to be more realistic.

But seeing Changsun Ming’s demeanor, she felt compassion and forced a smile, agreeing, "Yes, Brother Chen has a great destiny, he might survive."

Tan Wujiu remained silent.

At his age, he was usually calm and wouldn’t resort to self-deception.

The East Sea was vast and bottomless, let alone Chen Tang being injured.

Even if Chen Tang were unharmed, falling into the East Sea was perilous enough.

Even if he didn’t drown, he might be devoured by countless sea creatures!

Moreover, Chen Tang had taken a strike from the True Dragon’s Dragon Flame; how could he survive?

There was also that East Sea Giant Demon!

With its power, even a casual touch might pulverize Chen Tang.

"Brother Tan, please board the ship."

Changsun Ming turned around, smiling at Tan Wujiu, trying to appear unaffected.

"Alright."

Tan Wujiu nodded and, with assistance, boarded the merchant ship, turning back to say, "Brother Changsun, thank you, and take care!"

"See you in Jianghu."

Changsun Ming cupped his hands in farewell.

Watching the merchant ship gradually disappear into a dot, Changsun Ming finally raised his hand to wipe his face haphazardly.

He turned around, mounted his horse without a word, and galloped towards Jieshi Mountain.

Murong Haitang, concerned for his safety, quickly mounted her horse and followed closely behind.