I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Perhaps only the Old Dragon King, a Half-step Human Immortal, could accomplish such a feat.

Furthermore, recalling that Li Xiaobai was personally captured and brought back by the Old Dragon King, the implications were self-evident. He harbored a bold guess: could it be that Li Xiaobai’s cultivation level was even higher than his, which was why the Old Dragon King had taken action himself instead of having them do it?

If that was truly the case, it would be too shocking for the world. A Half-step Human Immortal not even thirty years old?

Just the thought seemed insane. He was unwilling to believe this fact in his heart, preferring to think that the other party possessed a treasure of immense value. In addition, once cultivators in prison ingested Binding Pills, their strength and cultivation level were greatly reduced. Perhaps this allowed for some opportunistic trickery.

“What utter nonsense. Every prisoner in the jail was fed Binding Pills, their strength and cultivation level reduced to a tenth of their capacity. What’s so surprising about defeating them?”

“General Long, you might be inciting undue panic.”

The Tortoise Prime Minister’s face showed displeasure, not expecting Long Zhan to say such things.

Having held a high position for many years, his own cultivation level had long reached the ranks of the Great Crossing Realm. Although he wasn’t a match for Long Zhan, he didn’t believe he couldn’t take down a junior.

After all, a younger cultivator was at most an up-and-coming talent; how strong could they be?

At most, they would be like the young princess, nearing the peak of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.

“The Prime Minister just said that all the cultivators in the jail were fed Binding Pills, including Li Xiaobai. Under the same conditions, he was able to instantly kill Great Crossing Realm Cultivators. That is an indisputable fact. Even I cannot do it with ease, hence his strength is evident.”

“Moreover, since his entrance into the dungeon, none of the treasures he has taken out have been mediocre. Whether that strange pitch-black flame or the steel behemoth he used as a mount, all are things we have not heard of or seen before in our daily lives!”

“Your Majesty, I surmise that this young man has likely obtained an ancient heritage, inheriting these treasures, and has also greatly increased his cultivation level. Only this would explain how someone of his age could achieve such accomplishments.”

“Such a talented youth must be befriended. As for the marriage proposal with the young princess, I support it!”

Long Zhan spoke earnestly. This wasn’t merely out of self-interest or idle talk. The facts before him made him vaguely understand why the Old Dragon King personally brought this person back.

“I disagree!”

“This person acts too arrogantly and presumptuously, without considering the consequences. Such a cultivator will not be controlled by others. To us, he represents a severe uncertain factor. We in the Eastern Sea do not need such a person!”

“My opinion remains the same as before: this individual should be executed. With such talent yet not of our race, we cannot let him live!”

A dangerous glint flickered in the eyes of the Tortoise Prime Minister. Even though he didn’t completely believe in Long Zhan’s words, considering them exaggerated, he still noticed the extraordinary aspects of Li Xiaobai.

Indeed, along the way, this person had been unstoppable, vanquishing gods and slaughtering buddhas, dominating every formidable opponent with a single move. His true strength and cultivation level were definitely not to be underestimated.

However, considering his age, the Prime Minister felt that there was a problem; in his knowledge, it was impossible for one of that age to possess such cultivation level. It was truly baffling.

Yet the more extraordinary the other party’s performance, the stronger his urge to kill. If such a talent couldn’t be harnessed by the Sea Clan, then the only option was destruction, lest one day he become a threat to them.

Furthermore, he absolutely could not allow this person to threaten his grandson’s future.

As long as their clan could form a marriage alliance with the direct lineage of the Dragon King’s Imperial Bloodline, their status would rise astronomically, allowing them to firmly suppress Long Zhan and hold an advantage in the royal court.

“If he becomes my son-in-law in the Eastern Sea, won’t he be just like one of us?”

“Tortoise Prime Minister, you must look to the future with a broader vision. Don’t forfeit a vast sky for a small, short-term gain.”

Long Zhan’s expression was indifferent, and his voice was cold as he spoke.

“You…”

The Tortoise Prime Minister was choked with anger, his face turning a shade of blue, the normally unattractive visage becoming even more sullen.

“Enough, this King will make his own decisions. For now, let’s just watch. This youngster is not as simple as he appears on the surface. Taking him to the sea naturally requires a test.”

The Old Dragon King spoke slowly.

The Old Dragon King had already experienced the peculiarities of Li Xiaobai. Although he did not say it aloud, he knew very well in his heart; the image of those ten Demonic Beasts tearing the heavens and earth apart seemed to vividly linger before him. Being able to control such power, Li Xiaobai was certainly no ordinary person.

Such a power, no matter where placed, would be considered top-notch. Indeed, he harbored intentions of winning him over. However, he was still the King of the Sea Clan, and every move he made was under the scrutiny of the civil and military officials.

Therefore, any action he took needed to win the support of the masses.

While everyone was pondering their thoughts, Li Xiaobai within the scene started another round of frenzied actions.

A blue phantom sped along, raiding from house to house, targeting the leaders of each district. Whether they were prisoners in grey or red, almost none could stand a single round against him; they were subdued without even catching a glimpse of Li Xiaobai’s figure.

The instructions received by everyone were shockingly consistent—to surrender all the Luminous Pearls in their territories without exception.

A massive disturbance began within the dungeon. All the prisoners became busy, excavating Luminous Pearls not only from the cave dwellings but also from the mountain walls and even from within the soil.

Li Xiaobai was mentally tallying the number of Luminous Pearls when he unwittingly arrived at the last territory, which was also the largest in the dungeon—Long Tian’s location.

It was said this person also possessed the Imperial Bloodline with formidable cultivation, the strongest in the dungeon.

This was inevitable, having the power of the Dragon Race’s Bloodline within one’s body, it would be impossible not to be powerful. However, Li Xiaobai didn’t take it to heart; as long as the opponent wasn’t a Half-step Human Immortal, he had nothing to worry about.

A blue lightning bolt dashed forward, speeding like the wind into the core area, where Long Tian’s cave dwelling was located—the heart of the entire dungeon.

As soon as he neared the entrance of the cave, Li Xiaobai saw several streaks of light flash by, entering his brow like shooting stars, while simultaneously, the numbers on the System panel began to jump.

[Attribute Points +100,000…]

[Attribute Points +100,000…]

[Attribute Points +100,000…]

The numbers jumped nine times in all, amounting to nine hundred thousand. He hadn’t expected that all nine Blood Sacrifice Fragments would be with Long Tian, but it made sense, considering this was the dungeon’s most central area. Placing the fragments here was indeed reasonable and logical.