But the Sea King’s Treasure, having once followed the ancient divine object of a Celestial Realm Great Power, clearly would not be easily mistaken.
After the violent impact, Bai Shuang felt an unprecedented joy and a sense of relief.
However, behind Bai Shuang, Xuan Zhen and Xuan Gu felt as if they had lost their dearest kin.
Bai Shuang had already obtained a sacrificial treasure prepared by a Divine Dao Power; the treasures they had prepared, although precious, could not instill confidence to overpower it.
Especially Xuan Gu, whose mind was in chaos.
For this Sea King Festival, he had taken great risks, seeking outside help, even involving himself entirely. He anticipated Xuan Chou and Xuan An, yet Bai Shuang’s unexpected appearance was unforeseen.
Xuan Gu was sweating all over but had no means.
He dared not even think of revenge afterward.
This Sea King claimed the other party had divine protection.
Even Qingping Dragon Monarch might not dare to act rashly towards Bai Shuang.
The Profound Gold Dragon Shadow soared, its gaze passing over the sacrificial offerings prepared by Xuan Zhen and Xuan Gu.
"Hmm, a Bone Book containing the Ancient Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman!"
"A Saint King’s Secret Treasure, this should be the Profound Nether Staff once used by the Ancient Saint King, Black Emperor. Although damaged, it is still very good!"
Listening to the Profound Gold Dragon Shadow’s commentary, everyone’s gaze fell on the golden disc that Sixth Crown Prince Xuan Gu was holding.
The Saint King’s Secret Treasure is a heavyweight treasure.
Even to many High-Tier Cultivators, it is something worth competing for.
Qingping Dragon Monarch and Dragon Mother also looked over, but in their eyes was a hint of doubt, and when their gaze fell upon Xuan Gu, it made him sweat at the brow.
He was a bit flustered now, according to their original plan.
If they could achieve the first place in this Sea King Festival with the treasure, even if Qingping Dragon Monarch had doubts, they could easily cover them up.
But now there’s trouble.
Xuan Gu felt a vague sense of unease.
Indeed, the Profound Gold Dragon Shadow’s gaze quickly swept over the golden discs presented by many Dragon Offspring and shook his head repeatedly.
"With pearls and jade before me, though your treasures are good, they are flavorless to me, discarded yet pitiful!"
In an instant, he transformed into a beam of golden light, soaring to Bai Shuang’s side.
"I’ve decided, this time’s lucky one will be you!"
It lightly hummed, slightly arched its neck, and spat a golden lightning bolt that landed on Bai Shuang’s brow, a gentle laugh echoing in Bai Shuang’s ear.
"Young and lucky one, you can also bring a like-minded companion to jointly receive the gift from the first Dragon Monarch millions of years ago, the ceremony will be centered on you and your companion!"
With laughter, it encircled Bai Shuang in a ring, devouring a stick of incense from the small tripod in one breath.
This scene made many Dragon Race Elders show complex expressions.
Everyone knew that was the chosen leader.
Every three hundred years, a sacrificial leader arises in the Sea King Festival, and the blessing of the Tier Five Immortal Technique received by the leader far exceeds others.
Crown Prince Xuan Chou and Third Crown Prince Xuan An were exemplars.
Xuan Chou was the leader of the Sea King Festival six hundred years ago; under the enhancement of the Tier Five Immortal Technique, he awakened a First-Layer Innate Divine Technique, stepping into the Golden Body Level and cultivating a Primordial Spirit Golden Body in a short time.
Third Crown Prince, Xuan An, was even more fortunate. Using the Tier Five Immortal Technique to purify his bloodline, he further advanced his ordinary Li Dragon blood, mutating into the Nine Netherworld Li Dragon, an Upper True Dragon.
Currently in the Qingping Dragon Palace, he even surpasses the Crown Prince by half a measure.
After all, being an Upper True Dragon, he progresses faster in cultivation, and many techniques, even Immortal Techniques, become more seamless.
This is a tangible advantage.
And now, fortune favors the Divine Consort of Li Shui, an ’outsider.’
Many envious glances fell on Bai Shuang.
However, despite their envy, none dared to show any expression of doubt.
Subsequently, the Profound Gold Dragon Shadow surrounded by clouds and mist, cast down over a dozen beams of light that landed atop certain Dragon Crown Princes and the Dragon Maiden, Xuan Rao’s head, signifying recognition of these dragon deities, granting them the qualification to partake in the upcoming core ceremony.
Yet their sacrifices were merely stripped of a ray of precious light by the sea essence, and not taken!