Supreme Emptiness

Oh?

Jiang Fan pondered, "What makes you say that?"

The Demon Emperor did not hide anything and said, "To be honest."

"There has been a change in the Divinity Transformation Relics."

"At some point, swarms of toxic creatures started coming out."

"Those creatures are very formidable, even if I get bitten too much, there would be a life-threatening risk."

"Below the Nascent Soul, being bitten once can put one in extreme danger."

"I suspect it was released by that unknown malicious spirit before leaving when we opened the relics."

"The purpose is to prevent us from entering again."

Jiang Fan showed a contemplative expression.

Toxic creatures?

The chicken feather on his chest could even counter the Nightmare Ice Worm.

Toxic creatures were even less of a concern.

However, the Demon Emperor continued:

"Aside from the toxic creatures, there's another tricky part."

"Three people from the Heaven and Sea Pavilion also want to enter the Divinity Transformation Relics."

"Among them is a Nascent Soul cultivator."

"Young Master Jiang entering with them, regardless of obtaining resources first, your safety is hard to guarantee."

Nascent Soul Realm?

This is troublesome.

That Nascent Soul might not be as easygoing as Yizhu, Old Dream, or the Three Sea Demon Emperor.

With the appearance of Divinity Transformation Blood Essence, it's even less likely they would let him have it.

It could even pose a life threat to him.

No wonder the Demon Emperor was troubled.

The Demon Emperor sighed, "Perhaps, let them explore once first?"

"Since they dare to enter, they must have some method to restrain the toxic creatures."

"Who knows, once they've gone, the threat of the toxic creatures might be resolved."

Jiang Fan furrowed his brows.

How could he wait for others to explore first?

All the good things would be scavenged by them, what would he go in for?

For sightseeing, maybe to carve a Jiang Fan was here?

After pondering briefly, he had to reveal a bit of his cards and said:

"Could you allow me to enter first?"

"Truth be told, I also have some skills to restrain toxic creatures."

"Self-preservation is not a concern."

"You also have capabilities to restrain toxic creatures?" The Demon Emperor expressed great surprise.

But was still somewhat uneasy.

If Jiang Fan were to die inside, how would he compensate Southeast and West's Three Sea Demon Emperors' brothers?

At this moment, the Empress glanced at the bed and found that the Crown Prince's aura was completely smooth, and the scorched skin was regenerating.

Clenching her teeth, she said, "Demon Emperor."

"Lend our Beihai Divine Artifact, the Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot, to Young Master Jiang."

"It can be used to escape, and at critical moments, summon the Nascent Soul Realm dragon soul for battle."

The Demon Emperor felt distressed upon hearing and whispered, "The Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot needs Water Source Essence to operate."

"For a trip to the relics, at least one full portion will be consumed."

"We don't have many portions of Water Source Essence left in Beihai."

The Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot, even Beihai was reluctant to use it.

The Empress pinched his arm, "Why are you as stingy as a woman?"

"When Jiang Fan gifted you the Revitalizing Pill, he didn't ask for any return."

"Now it's your turn, and you're being so stingy."

The Demon Emperor replied awkwardly, "Alright, alright, we'll do as you say."

He then said, "Little Friend Jiang, you've heard it all."

"Come with me to the treasure vault."

The Nine-Dragon Bronze Chariot, being called a Beihai Divine Artifact, must not be simple.

Refusing would be foolish, wouldn't it?

Jiang Fan nodded with pleasure.

Not long after.

Beihai Palace's treasure vault.

A large bronze chariot protected by multiple arrays came into view.

Several zhang in height!

With a whole body shimmering with cyan light, emanating an ancient charm.

The carriage was intricately inscribed, the wheels embedded with peculiar patterns.

The most eye-catching were the nine bronze dragons serving as steeds.

"The emperor travels, nine dragons clear the path."

Jiang Fan praised, "Only the strong of this era could be worthy of such a chariot."

The Demon Emperor dismantled the array, shrinking the Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot to palm size.

With a nostalgic look, he said:

"I only used it once when ascending to the throne."

"Ordinarily too precious to use."

"I hope it can protect Young Master Jiang safely."

Then, he produced a conch filled with Water Source Essence and handed it to Jiang Fan.

"Do not use it rashly unless necessary."

"To avoid lacking Water Source Essence when in danger, unable to operate it."

Jiang Fan calmly accepted it.

Glancing at the Water Source Essence.

Inwardly astonished.

This thing had such great utility.

Thinking about the Rebellious Guy who consumed three of his conches.

He felt a pang of regret.

He really should reduce its food, letting it experience the old landlord's exploitation.

"Young Master Jiang, to open the Divinity Transformation Relics, I need to make some arrangements in advance to prevent all the toxic creatures from rushing out."

"You may browse around the treasure vault for now."

"Take any treasures that catch your eye."

The North Sea Demon Emperor said politely.

How could Jiang Fan not recognize the courtesy?

With a smile, he said, "Since the Demon Emperor has lent me the Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot, how could I be insatiable?"

"I won't take any treasures."

"May I browse through your noble family's books instead?"

There should be some in the North Sea's collection.

Just the time to see if there are inscriptions on the Bronze Hell Beast.

The North Sea Demon Emperor secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

When it comes to just reading, feel free to read.

"The Book Collection Pavilion is at the southernmost end of the vault."

"Empress, Mu Ziyu, accompany Young Master Jiang."

Jiang Fan said, "No need."

"I'll just quietly read, then call me when the preparations for the Divinity Transformation Relics are ready."

Saying so, the Beihai Demon Emperor certainly had nothing further to add.

"Very well!"

"Then we'll leave."

"After all, there's nothing dangerous in the treasure vault."

"Roam as you please."

Leaving the vault.

He noticed nearby the entrance of a great hall, a parasol placed.

A glint of joy appeared on his face, "Isn't that Qingxuan's parasol?"

Has she emerged from seclusion?

The Empress upon hearing this, did a quick calculation, happiness gracing her features, "Today is indeed Qingxuan's day to emerge from seclusion!"

"I've been so busy and frazzled that I even forgot my daughter's emergence day."

Turning, she intended to return to the vault and find her.

Yet the Demon Emperor stopped her, affectionately said:

"Leave it be, she's surely reading at this moment."

"Do not disturb her."

Mu Ziyu, standing nearby, upon hearing the words "Qingxuan,"

Exhibited a peculiar expression.

Ji Qingxuan was the Beihai Long Princess, but Mu Ziyu hadn't met her many times either.

For this Beihai Long Princess was somewhat of an anomaly.

Upon her birth, a parasol fell from the sky into the sea, drifting to her side.

Since then, she never ventured out without her parasol.

Often saying, there's rain above her head.

Yet, this is the Vast Sea.

Where would the rain come from?

More intriguingly, she was naturally adept in many languages.

By the age of three, she'd already started reading extensively.

At ten, unsatisfied with knowledge limited to the North Sea.

She supported a large group of the Human Clan, Mainland Demon Clan, and Sea Demon Clan.

They did nothing but roamed the world daily, collecting all kinds of big and small information.

Now eighteen, she rarely spoke with others.

Because the things she wanted to ask, few knew.

What others said, she mostly knew already.

Even with the Demon Emperor, gradually less conversation occurred.

She seemed like a spirit that did not belong to Beihai, nor to the human world.

Out of place with her surroundings.

The Empress halted her steps to disturb, sighed softly, "Qingxuan..."

"Will she always be like this in her lifetime?"

In the treasure vault.

Jiang Fan headed all the way to the southernmost end.

Indeed, he found rows upon rows of bookshelves, with a collection far richer than that of the East Sea!

He immediately ran over.

Upon approaching, he discovered, surprisingly, a young man sitting cross-legged, leaning against a bookshelf.

He held various scattered sheets of paper.

With diverse information written on them.

Some from the Human Clan, some from the Mainland Demon Clan, and some from the Sea Demon Clan.

Reading the text with intense concentration.