Chapter 1307 - 1306: Another Windfall
"Buzz!"
The Light of Fortune, divided into two batches, surged in madly.
Lu Zheng let out a sigh of relief; from this tidal wave-like Light of Fortune, it was evident that Su Aojun and the Demon Dragon King were truly dead.
Oh well, another Celestial Demon sent back!
"Finally dead!"
After watching for ten days and nights, Lu Zheng was exhausted, "It was so difficult!"
Si Lingxi couldn’t help but laugh, "This was an Upper Realm Celestial Demon and Black Water Profound Snake."
Lu Zheng nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, very formidable."
So fighting for a while longer was entirely understandable.
On the other side, as soon as it was confirmed that the two had perished, the Four Great Dragon Kings waved their hands, and only then did Ao Shen and others command the forty thousand Water Soldiers to withdraw the array.
Once the array was withdrawn, a group of aquatic soldiers staggered around, utterly exhausted.
However, the Four Great Dragon Kings were radiant, in high spirits, and immediately rushed to Si Lingxi and Lu Zheng, offering their thanks with cupped hands.
"Thank you, Sect Leader Si!"
"Thank you, Young Master Lu!"
"Thank you both for your assistance; otherwise, the Four Great Dragon Palaces would have suffered greatly!"
The Four Great Dragon Kings lined up from left to right, cupping their hands simultaneously—this scene, not only for Lu Zheng but even Si Lingxi couldn’t help feeling a bit elated.
"You are being too polite; Celestial Demons descending is a common enemy for all of us."
Si Lingxi was not modest, after all, she intervened for three days and indeed played a significant role.
"Fortunately, we discovered it early; if he had perfected the Four Divine Demon Fires, we would have been in trouble." Ao Jin shook his head.
Then the Four Great Dragon Kings exchanged glances and waved their hands, bringing over the Black Water Profound Snake corpse from the rear, which had transformed back to its form, measuring several dozen feet.
"Su Aojun’s Black Water Lake doesn’t have much left; Sect Leader Si, please accept this snake as a feast." Ao Jin said.
Si Lingxi’s eyes brightened and she casually stored the Black Water Profound Snake.
This was her well-earned spoils.
"Please join us at the Jade Dragon Palace for a grand feast today," Ao Jin invited.
"Thank you, we shall disturb your hospitality," Si Lingxi replied courteously.
At this time, elite forces from the Four Great Dragon Races assembled, and Ao Qi and Yan Hongxia flew over.
"Sect Leader Si!"
"Brother Lu!"
"Ao Qi, Hongxia, you’re here too?" Lu Zheng greeted them with surprise and joy, "I thought you two were off traveling together again."
"We’ve been in the East Sea all along; just recently, we were in the Cyan Dragon Territory and joined the army," Ao Qi explained.
"We witnessed your awe-inspiring might," Yan Hongxia remarked.
"What awe-inspiring might," Lu Zheng chuckled, "I got injured as soon as I started."
Yan Hongxia couldn’t help but glare, "Joining such a battle, and single-handedly stopping the Black Water Profound Snake and Demon Dragon King, isn’t that awe-inspiring?"
Ao Qi pulled Yan Hongxia close, saying with a teasing tone, "It seems humble, yet it’s clearly showing off."
Thankfully, the two ladies hadn’t been to Blue Star; they’d likely tease Lu Zheng for being "Versailles."
The Cyan Dragon King’s eyes gleamed, "So Young Master Lu knows Ao Qi?"
Lu Zheng nodded, "Old friends."
The Cyan Dragon King chuckled while stroking his beard, "Good, very good, very good."
Lu Zheng: ???
Apart from the other three Dragon Kings, others didn’t know what he meant by "very good."
Ao Jin gave the Cyan Dragon King a sideways glance, then laughed, "Since they’re Young Master Lu’s friends, they should join us."
Thus, Ao Qi and Yan Hongxia did not return to the Cyan Dragon Heaven-Flipping Array; instead, they stayed with the Jade Dragon Race army.
Ao Jin dispatched his subordinates to return to the Jade Dragon Palace to report the news and prepare the feast.
Then the forty thousand-strong army, leaving some to guard Black Water Lake, decided not to return to their respective territories; they collectively set out for the Jade Dragon Palace for a grand banquet.
...
"Please!"
"Please!"
In the hundred-mile sea domain of Jade Dragon Palace, lamps were lit brightly, bells and drums sounded in unison, cups clinked in merriment.
The forty thousand-strong army scattered around the Jade Dragon Palace within a range of several dozen miles, with plenty of alcohol.
The eligible experts from the Four Great Dragon Races gathered inside Jade Dragon Palace.
Luminous Pearl hung high from the palace dome, shimmering blue light.
The crystal lamps were resplendent and dazzling.
Musicians played the se and sheng, with melodious tunes echoing.
Dancers swirled their sleeves and swayed their hems, gracefully alluring.
A variety of precious fruits, seafood delicacies, and fine wines flowed like water as maids carried and served them to each table.
"Sect Leader Si, Young Master Lu, I toast to you both!" Golden Dragon King Ao Qian raised his cup, his gaze lingered on the two, "In the future, whenever you need anything from Ao Mou, feel free to come to the Golden Dragon Palace!"
"Golden Dragon King, you are too kind," Si Lingxi raised her cup in return, and Lu Zheng also raised his cup with a smile, "Then I will not hold back in the future."
"Haha, please!" Ao Qian laughed heartily, satisfactorily downing his drink.
Then Ao Jin raised his wine cup.
...
The Four Great Dragon Kings all toasted one by one, giving Lu Zheng and Si Lingxi a grand reception.
Then Ao Shen also brought Ao Qin to personally offer thanks, as Ao Qian pulled Ao Qin aside to comfort him.
Ao Qi and Yan Hongxia joined in the fun, inquiring about the background of the incident.
Additionally, experts from the Golden Dragon, Cyan Dragon, and Azure Dragon races, as well as other guests who were visiting the Dragon Palace and joined the battle, also came to offer toasts.
Of course, they all drank their cups dry, and Si Lingxi and Lu Zheng only needed to raise their glasses—this was giving them great face indeed.
The banquet proceeded for nearly twelve hours until everyone had indulged to their heart’s content, finally dispersing and leaving.
As Si Lingxi and Lu Zheng were about to leave, Ao Qian called out to them.
"Young Master Lu!"
Lu Zheng turned back to see Ao Qian reach into the void and retrieve a set of armor, which appeared next to his hand.
A dragon-faced helmet, dragon-tooth shoulder guards, a golden water dragon-scaled battle skirt, and a pair of gold dragon cloud-stepping boots.
Ao Qian waved his hand, and the armor flew toward Lu Zheng, "I noticed during the battle, your Five-Colored Dragon Scale Armor was slightly damaged, and I happen to have a set of Golden Dragon Condensing Light Armor with me, which is quite extraordinary; I offer it to you as protection."
What a showpiece, this dazzling armor, so flashy, so high-profile.
On the other side, without saying a word, the Azure Dragon King brought out a cyan-colored saber, with the handle directed towards Lu Zheng, slowly flying over.
Simultaneously, the Azure Dragon King laughed out loud, "This Azure Dragon Heaven-Devouring Saber suits Young Master Lu and this armor."
Ao Jin’s nose almost twisted with anger.
The Five-Colored Dragon Scale Armor can be repaired; the power of the True Dragon Concealed Head Saber is not weak, for goodness’ sake!
The Cyan Dragon King glanced over at Ao Qi, noticing her standing shoulder to shoulder with Yan Hongxia, gazing enviously at the Golden Dragon Condensing Light Armor.
The Cyan Dragon King pursed his lips and then produced a cyan cloak, lightly shook it, revealing the tail-coiled cyan dragon on the back of the cloak.
"With both saber and armor, how could we go without a cloak? This Cyan Dragon Soaring Cloak matches Young Master Lu perfectly," the Cyan Dragon King laughed heartily.
Ao Jin rubbed his forehead, not wanting to say more.
And Lu Zheng naturally had his eyes shining, accepting everything without hesitation.
"Thank you, Dragon Kings!"