Bai Liying nodded.
Bai Liying headed to the Dharma Debate Platform, and naturally, Zhang Jian went to oversee.
At the same time, Zhang Jian was openly and discreetly inquiring about Qingping Sea Dragon Palace's Fourth Crown Prince, Xuanli.
He had already found out that under Qingping Dragon Monarch, there were many Dragon Offspring, especially the Crown Prince Xuan Chou and Third Crown Prince Xuan An, who were renowned in the Dragon Race.
Both Dragon Crown Princes had achieved the True Dragon Body before turning eight hundred, equivalent to the Primordial Spirit Realm.
In comparison, other Dragon Crown Princes were much less impressive.
Fourth Crown Prince Xuanli, although possessing a Li Dragon body, had a mixed bloodline and was not favored. He committed a major mistake recently, was demoted from the Dragon Palace, and assigned as Water Elder elsewhere, yet to return.
This Fourth Crown Prince Xuanli was doing quite poorly.
His Princess Consort from the Da Bai Family was also impacted, following him into the Two Realms Region, assigned as Water Elder in a river.
Meanwhile, Zhang Jian was also frequenting the Sea King Market.
This time, not for the benefits of the Sea King Festival, but rather to buy his desired Magic.
He currently needed Earth Attribute Immortal Technique, preferably Tier Two, or Tier Three Immortal Technique inheritance.
However, Tier Two and Tier Three Immortal Techniques usually cost a fortune; once they appear, they often attract some truly ancient monsters to fight for them.
Now, Zhang Jian is very wealthy, especially after obtaining the treasure vault of the Xiyue Sword Sect, unafraid to compete with these ancient monsters.
But achieving it at the lowest cost would be preferable.
Currently, Zhang Jian is most keen on finding hidden treasures.
At the Sea King Market, besides many official sect shops, there are plenty of free-trade markets where many illicit treasures are up for sale.
Zhang Jian had been lingering here recently and found quite a few good items.
...
In Qingli Province, at this moment, several torrents of thick Demon Qi poured down the Li River, flowing directly towards the estuary.
This was the palanquin of a Qingping Sea Dragon Crown Prince.
Coinciding with the Sea King Festival, many Dragon Crown Princes from Qingping Sea return from various waters to participate in this grand event.
The Sea King Festival is also an opportunity for many Dragon Race Crown Princes to enhance their power.
If lucky, their bloodline might advance significantly, triggering various benefits to follow.
This convoy belonged to Bai Liying's elder sister from the Da Bai Family.
In the water veins, several majestic water beasts pulled the Dragon Chariot like a torrent, flying from the depths of the water vein, followed by a thousand Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals.
Fourth Crown Prince Xuanli had an imposing visage, with prominent features, his eyes emanating intense wildness.
He was currently smiling at a tall beauty beside him.
"With the assistance of such a beauty, this Crown Prince will surely seize the crown of the Sea King Festival and gain favor from the Celestial Realm Ancestors!"
She was an enchanting red-dressed woman with captivating eyes, while behind the palanquin, a tall, graceful woman in white royal attire watched expressionlessly, her cold and beautiful face icy, though a trace of sorrow lingered in her eyes.
The alluring red-dressed woman smiled slightly.
"Then let me first wish Your Highness success in fulfilling your desires!"
"However, Fourth Crown Prince, do not underestimate your two elder brothers; they are anything but ordinary and have likely prepared excellent treasures!"
"Don't forget, behind them stands the Dragon Mother!"
Upon hearing this, Xuanli chuckled and said, "Doesn't this Crown Prince also have you, a beauty, by his side, and your backing from the Celestial Fire Palace?"
Upon hearing this, the red-dressed woman gave a gentle laugh.
"Indeed, I am willing to support Your Highness unconditionally, but my father, as the leader of a palace, cannot support you without limits. Otherwise, my fellow disciples surely wouldn't accept it..."
Xuanli waved his hand grandly and said.
"Beauty, don't worry. The conditions of your father-in-law won't be forgotten by this Crown Prince. If you can help this Crown Prince win the Sea King Festival, not only will I appoint you as the Principal Consort, but also help your father-in-law obtain the Innate Ice Soul Pearl birthing from the Sea Eye, achieving the Supreme Dao Skill!"
Upon hearing this, the red-dressed woman nodded and then glanced at the unexpressive white-robed Dragon Maiden behind.
"And her?"
Upon hearing so, Xuanli glanced nonchalantly at the white-robed Dragon Maiden.
"If not for her, why would this Crown Prince be disliked by the Dragon Monarch father; she should return to her Bai Shui!"
Upon hearing so, Bai Shuang lightly lifted her delicate eyes, glanced at the pair, and remained silent.
The red-dressed woman's face showed a hint of satisfaction, yet she said softly.
"She knows our secret; let her stay temporarily as a maid to assist with baths in the palace!"
Xuanli hugged her warmly, laughing gently.
"Beauty, you are indeed thoughtful!"
...
In front of the Sea Dragon Hall
At this moment, numerous cultivators surrounded each curved railing. As more guests arrived at the Dragon Palace, the square became increasingly bustling.
Zhang Jian stood on the VIP platform, his gaze landing upon Bai Liying standing on the fourth platform.
It was the Golden Core Realm Dharma Debate Platform.
The Dharma Debate Platform was, in essence, the Magic Fighting Platform.
Bai Liying had already achieved four consecutive victories.
She claimed the title as champion on the Golden Core Stage platforms for four consecutive days.
Bai Liying earned a notable reputation for this.
However, it also incurred jealousy from many cultivators of various factions.
Those High-Tier Cultivators already having issues with Tongshan Dao Lineage bore stronger hostility.
At this moment, on the platform, Bai Liying was fiercely battling a cultivator from the Yun Family. That Yun Family cultivator was proficient in the Saint King Secret Technique and possessed a special Dragon Qi, able to employ Dragon Qi Prohibition, a natural restraint against many cultivators, as well as Demon Cultivators.
Yet it did not affect Bai Liying at all.
Bai Liying, being the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, carried the Empress's Treasure Seal and held the Great Xia Treasure Volume, not only able to resist Dragon Qi Prohibition but also indirectly suppressing the opponent with her Empress position.
At this moment, Bai Liying was multi-tasking, employing the 'Supreme Forget Emotion Technique' while simultaneously executing the Taiyin Refining Form Technique, as invisible cold beams froze space. At the moment Dragon Qi Prohibition backfired, she turned the Yun Family cultivator into an ice sculpture, achieving victory.
Beside Zhang Jian, True Monarch Qingyun watched with admiration in her eyes.
"Junior Zhang, your Empress's foundation is strong, and her Golden Core Technique is flexible; she might surpass those True Inheritance on the Golden Core List from our Tongshan Sect. She is enough to rank top three!"
Zhang Jian smiled lightly and said.
"It's a pity her physique is slightly weaker; the operation and release speed of some techniques would still fall short against real Innate Dao Bodies!"
"A miss of a millimeter leads to an error of a thousand miles!"
True Monarch Qingyun chuckled.
"Junior Zhang, you're too strict with her; her magic-casting speed and reaction speed are already considered top-notch. Though limited by physique, she can't progress further, her comprehensive competency in essence exceeds some cultivators with Dao Bodies!"
Zhang Jian smiled faintly.
After defeating the Yun Family cultivator, Bai Liying left the platform.
She had accumulated enough victories today, unable to shake her champion qualification.
Her forehead glistened with sweat, yet her spirit appeared more polished, saggy, and rounded after the trials.
Zhang Jian noticed the Yun Family's Primordial Spirit Grand Master, Golden Dragon Granny, glanced at the couple before swiftly departing.
Zhang Jian was indifferent, said with a smile.
"Princess, congratulations on securing today's champion rewards. That three-thousand-year-old Purple-leaf Dragon Blood Grass can purify your bloodline and greatly enhance your vitality!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Liying's eyes were filled with delight.
In these past days, Bai Liying had gained benefits on the platform, while Zhang Jian also discovered many good items at the Sea King Market.
Meanwhile, Zhang Jian received news of quite possibly Tier Two Immortal Techniques available for sale at the Sea King Market, including Earth Attribute Immortal Techniques.
This was good news for Zhang Jian.
The couple also received news.
Fourth Crown Prince Xuanli and Bai Shuang had returned to the Qingping Sea Dragon Palace.