Chapter 655: The Abyssal Sea Whale King: The Terrifying Lord of Dream City!

Is this a beast tide unleashed by a fourth-tier demon king!?

Someone gasped at this scene, astonished.

The essence of a beast tide stems from higher demon beasts driving lower ones away.

The appearance of four third-tier demon kings suggests that there are even stronger ones lurking behind!

Four, you say?

Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows.

If just one or two showed up, he and Lu Miaoge could handle it eassly.

But four appearing at once would be challenging; they’d have to rely on the grand formation for defense until he finished refining his artifact.

Father, what do you think?

Lu Qingshan, unfazed by the four demon kings, raised an eyebrow at Lu Changsheng and asked.

After all, his father had once slain Tu Yuan, a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, with a single strike.

These four third-tier demon kings were nothing compared to that.

It’s a bit tricky; let’s hold on for now.

Although Lu Changsheng’s Three Treasure Incarnation had the power of a ninth-layer Core Formation, as Changsheng Zhenren, it was inconvenient for him to unleash his full strength.

???

Lu Qingshan was taken aback, thinking he must have misheard, and looked at his father in confusion.

A bit tricky?

No way, how could you say that?

But he quickly understood his father’s intent, feeling speechless as he wondered how long his father would keep up the act and how he would resolve this.

After all, he had learned from Lu Lingxiao that the lord of this Immortal City was none other than his father.

Xiao’er, hold the city.

Lu Changsheng communicated with his son Lu Lingxiao, planning to wait until his Beast Binding Lock was finished before taking action.

Besides, with just four third-tier demon kings here, the fourth-tier ones he wanted to hunt hadn’t even appeared yet! Yes!

Lu Lingxiao gazed at the densely packed beast tide outside the city and nodded slightly, then turned to announce loudly, “The beast tide is coming! From now on, Dream City will be on alert and will not open its gates!”

“But rest assured, fellow cultivators, my father has refined a secret treasure to eliminate the demon kings and has the capability to ensure your safety. So please, remain calm and work together to counter the beast tide!”

Lu Lingxiao stood tall like a mountain, his voice steady and powerful.

His words echoed through the grand array of the Immortal City with absolute confidence that left no room for doubt!

This confidence was infectious, easing the anxiety of the lower-tier cultivators in the city.

After all, both Dream City and the Beast Spirit Sect in Qingluan City had weathered numerous beast tides without ever falling.

Moreover, if the beast tide became overwhelming, the four major sects of Jiang Kingdom would come to assist in combating it.

Lu Lingxiao gazed at the Immortal City and continued, “Our Dream City sincerely invites all wandering cultivators to join us in defending the city. Qi Refining cultivators will earn merit for every three days of service, while Foundation Establishment cultivators will earn merit daily!”

“After daily merit calculations, you can exchange your merits for Spirit Stones, pills, artifacts, techniques, and more!”

As he spoke, Lu Lingxiao summoned a broad notice board, displaying the available pills, artifacts, techniques, and rare treasures for exchange.

Though the third-tier forbidden array was a self-contained world with no weaknesses,

it could still be breached under the relentless assault of the beast tide.

Plus, Lu Changsheng knew this beast tide was likely initiated by a fourth-tier demon king, so he needed to proceed cautiously and wouldn’t skimp on the rewards.

Once the fourth-tier demon king arrived, he could employ the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror, channeling the Immortal City’s array and harnessing the power of the guarding cultivators to bolster his strength.

“Hiss! Third-tier technique inheritance, it’s a side-level technique!”

“Not only do they have Foundation Establishment Pills, but they also have Condensing Crystal Pills. The lord’s mansion is being too generous!”

“First-tier Breaking Pills, second-tier Breaking Pills, and they even have third-tier Breaking Pills!”

“But the Condensing Crystal Pills require a hundred thousand merits; the lord’s mansion lacks sincerity!”

“After all, how could Condensing Crystal Pills be cheap? This clearly shows that the lord’s mansion has plenty of strategic resources to spare.”

“But that’s not the whole story. If this beast tide drags on for a year or two, there might be opportunities for redemption!”

The cultivators in the city gazed in awe at the treasures listed on the notice, gasping at the lord’s mansion’s wealth.

Even disciples from the four major sects and top-tier forces couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, glancing at each other, eager to discover if the lord’s mansion was genuinely offering rewards or just trying to attract attention.

With great rewards come brave cultivators.

In no time, many previously hesitant cultivators signed up to defend the city and earn merit.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!!!”

Outside the Immortal City, the four third-tier demon kings launched attacks from all directions, bombarding the city with terrifying force.

At the same time, the grand array of the Immortal City began to operate at full capacity.

Endless azure water vapor rose like a dream, enveloping the sky, shimmering with a crystalline glow, connecting to the vast water veins of Da Mengze and mitigating the relentless assaults from the demon beasts.

During this process, the array occasionally unleashed crashing waves, tornadoes, and arcs of blue lightning the size of water barrels, annihilating swathes of demon beasts.

Faced with the ceaseless attacks from the demon kings, cultivators continuously took turns reinforcing the array, while Lu Lingxiao headed to the lord’s mansion to entrust the array’s command to his master, Hong Lian.

The Immortal City’s array must not fail! After all, he was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a second-tier array master.

If any mishap occurred, it could create a gap in the array and lead to catastrophic losses.

Hong Lian, a sixth-layer Core Formation cultivator and a third-tier array master with a Nascent Soul-level consciousness, could operate the array to its fullest potential.

During the process, she could observe the demon tide’s attack patterns, optimizing the array’s operations and its counterattacks with minimal resource expenditure.

Indeed, when Hong Lian took charge, the cultivators knowledgeable in formations sensed a distinct stability within the array.

As time passed gradually.

Although the beast tide raged against the Immortal City, the protection of the array kept the situation stable, and the mood of the cultivators within began to calm.

Some defenders even hoped for the beast tide to last longer, as it would allow them to earn more merit effortlessly.

“Roar!!!”

Half a month later, another deep, resonant roar from a beast echoed, sending chills down spines and making blood and energy surge.

From the depths of the beast tide, a colossal shark, measuring dozens of feet long, surged forward, creating endless whirlpools and tsunamis with an overwhelming presence that darkened the skies.

Even from a distance, all cultivators recognized it as a third-tier demon king! This is a heavenly-tier demon beast, the Angry Sea Spear Shark!

“Why is another demon king attacking? That makes five now!”

“This demon king’s aura is stronger than the previous four, likely a late-stage third-tier!”

“Late-stage third-tier!? Five demon kings? Could it be that this beast tide is truly being stirred up by a fourth-tier demon king!?”

The previously stable morale plummeted with the arrival of the Angry Sea Spear Shark, causing panic as many exclaimed.

Seeing this situation, not just the Immortal City cultivators, even Lu Qingshan couldn’t help but frown as he looked at his father.

After all, at this rate, a fourth-tier transformed demon king could very well appear.

While his father could slay a late-stage Core Formation cultivator with a single sword strike, it seemed he hadn’t yet broken through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Could he deal with a fourth-tier demon king when the time comes?

Moreover, aside from the fourth-tier demon king, taking down five third-tier demon kings in the boundless sea would also be extremely difficult.

“No rush.”

Lu Changsheng, clad in a long green robe, his handsome features and upright posture, gestured for his son to remain calm.

In the blink of an eye, another half month passed.

Even though the Immortal City boasted a third-tier forbidden array, it still faced considerable pressure from the assaults of the five demon kings. The array’s luminous energies flickered like day turning into night.

On this day, another gigantic creature, resembling a mountain, the Eight-Legged Demon Fish, appeared, crashing into the Immortal City alongside the Angry Sea Spear Shark.

This Eight-Legged Demon Fish, a late-stage third-tier demon king, not only possessed terrifying strength but also spat out ink that flowed like a hellish torrent, capable of corroding the city’s defensive array.

As the inky blackness, resembling a rolling flood, overwhelmed the city walls, the western array of the Immortal City flickered ominously, as if time had eroded it, gradually fading.

“These two, the Eight-Legged Demon Fish and the Angry Sea Spear Shark, seem intent on breaking the city’s defenses.”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but frown at the sight.

The ink of the Eight-Legged Demon Fish could corrode the array’s defenses, while the Angry Sea Spear Shark’s assault was devastating, akin to a divine weapon striking the Immortal City.

Together, their impact was exponentially magnified.

“Husband!”

Hong Lian communicated with Lu Changsheng, indicating that if the Eight-Legged Demon Fish and the Angry Sea Spear Shark continued like this, within a month, the western city wall would be completely destroyed, creating a breach.

“Let’s wait for another seven days.”

In the refining room, Lu Changsheng looked at the treasure forging table and conveyed to Hong Lian that he needed seven more days to complete the Beast Binding Lock.

With the arrival of the Eight-Legged Demon Fish, the atmosphere in the Immortal City grew tense and anxious. Many feared and worried.

Not because they feared the city would fall, but because of the fourth-tier demon king.

After all, the likelihood of a fourth-tier demon king stirring up this beast tide was now very high.

Once a fourth-tier demon king appeared, Dream City would undoubtedly struggle to hold its ground.

The stationed cultivators from the four major sects were also restless, inquiring about the situation from Lu Lingxiao and Lu Changsheng, the two city lords.

“The city lord indicates that this beast tide is likely initiated by a fourth-tier demon king, and preparations are underway to counter it with secret treasures.”

Facing these inquiries, Lu Changsheng, utilizing his Three Treasure Incarnation, spoke up.

“Did the lord of Dream City already know that this beast tide was stirred up by a fourth-tier demon king?”

“The previous announcement about the beast tide’s arrival had discrepancies; they probably went deep into Da Mengze to investigate upon sensing something was amiss.”

“Could it be that this beast tide was instigated by the two city lords?”

Though these cultivators were restless, they had no choice but to remain calm and assist in defending the city.

Seven days later, in the refining room.

“Phew, it’s finally done!”

Lu Changsheng stared at the massive, pitch-black forging platform before him, where dark golden chains shimmered with starlight. He exhaled a long breath, fatigue etched on his face.

To ensure it could affect a fourth-grade demon king, Lu Changsheng had to spend a considerable amount.

Not only did he use third-grade materials from his own stock, but he also infused many rare materials he obtained from the Five Poisons Sect.

If the fourth-grade demon king didn’t show up or the hunt failed, and his Beast Binding Lock went unused, he would suffer a massive loss! “Whoosh—”

Lu Changsheng executed a spell towards the chains. The chain, as thick as a man’s thigh and several meters long, coiled like a dragon, making a whooshing sound.

Intricate patterns danced along its surface, radiating an intimidating aura, especially on the enormous lock ring, which housed a third-grade demon core alongside the formation patterns.

After storing the chain in his Storage Belt, Lu Changsheng exited the forging room and inquired about the situation in Immortal City from Hong Lian.

Although he had his Three Treasure Incarnation working outside and was multitasking, he still lacked the clarity of Hong Lian, who controlled the main formation.

“Currently, the primary pressure comes from the Eight-Legged Demon Fish and the Angry Sea Spear Shark. Their attacks have already damaged the city wall’s formation, and it’s expected to break severely in ten days, creating a breach.”

Two late-stage third-grade demon kings alone couldn’t cause such an impact on Immortal City.

But with six demon kings and an endless wave of beasts, even the city’s formation was struggling to hold up.

“Is the Burning Spirit Formation set up?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

In order to hunt the fourth-grade demon king, he had put in a lot of effort and had Hong Lian set up a Burning Spirit Formation at the City Lord’s mansion, costing over a million spirit stones.

At that time, all these spirit stones would burn, providing a massive influx of spiritual energy for the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror.

“Don’t worry, husband. Everything is prepared.**”

Hong Lian understood Lu Changsheng’s plan to utilize the celestial treasure to slay the fourth-grade demon king.

“Great, then we’ll hunt the demon in three days.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, swallowing two pills to begin meditating and adjusting himself to peak condition.

The past few months of forging had drained his mental and magical energy, requiring a brief rest.

Three days later, Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian stood on the City Lord’s mansion’s upper floor, overlooking the usually bustling Immortal City, now thick with tension.

“This fourth-grade demon king is remarkably patient; it hasn’t shown itself yet.**”

If possible, Lu Changsheng preferred to wait until the elusive fourth-grade demon king revealed itself before making his move.

However, the foundation of Immortal City couldn’t keep consuming its resources indefinitely.

“The fourth-grade demon king has awakened its intelligence and can take human form. With the beast tide sweeping through the city, it’s likely waiting for the formation wall to collapse before appearing.”

Hong Lian, dressed in a luxurious red gown with gold accents, stood tall and graceful, resembling a noble goddess one could only admire from afar.

“I hope it doesn’t disappoint me.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, slowly exhaling, then his thoughts shifted as he commanded, “Da Hei, it’s time to act!”

With his command, the Abyssal Sea Whale King, lying dormant deep within Immortal City, awakened from its slumber, its enormous black-hole-like eyes slowly opening.

An overwhelming aura, nearly reaching the threshold of a fourth-grade beast, surged forth, causing the sea to boil and roar, stirring up endless waves, even the clouds in the sky appeared to darken.

The demon beasts attacking Immortal City sensed the overwhelming aura of the Abyssal Sea Whale King and trembled instinctively.

Especially the lower-tier demon beasts, which fell into fear and chaos, some even fainting.

“What’s happening?”

On the city wall, some cultivators sensed something was off.

From the deep sea emerged the enormous Abyssal Sea Whale King, its body covered in dark scales, opening its massive mouth like a chaotic abyss.

It burst forth from the water, swallowing countless fish and hundreds of low-tier demon beasts into its gaping maw, its terrifying figure looming over the cultivators in the city.

Its eyes, like black holes, and its dark, sharp fins, resembling massive wings, covered in ominous ripples.

“Roar!!!”

The Abyssal Sea Whale King let out a low roar, its voice akin to thunder, the might of a true dragon reverberating as the aura of a near fourth-grade demon king spread like a storm, sending chills through sea beasts and human cultivators alike for miles.

“What is that!? Another third-grade demon king!”

“No, it’s more than that. I sense this demon king is stronger than the previous six!”

“Could this be the fourth-grade demon king stirring the beast tide!?”

“No, it shouldn’t be at fourth-grade yet, it’s likely between third and fourth-grade! Could this demon king be trying to use the beast tide to break through to fourth-grade!?”

“It’s over, completely over!”

With the appearance of the Abyssal Sea Whale King, the cultivators in Immortal City turned pale, their faces filled with dread.

After all, the previous six demon kings had already destabilized the city’s formation, causing widespread panic.

Now, with another demon king appearing, and its aura surpassing the last six, it was utterly despairing!”My old man is finally stepping in!”

In a pink and white gown, Lu Wangshu’s eyes sparkled as she looked at the Abyssal Sea Whale King, feeling that it was far more powerful and imposing than before.

Especially the mysterious dark patterns on its body and the upward spiraling horn on its forehead exuded an indescribable aura of dominance.

“I should have left early instead of getting greedy for these gains.”

“Why haven’t the city lords made their move yet!?”

“Under these circumstances, unless a Nascent Soul true monarch intervenes, even if the city lord is at Core Formation peak, they can’t repel the beast tide.”

“But at least they should be able to counter the demon king and stabilize the city’s formation, right?”

“I’ve lived over a hundred years and never expected to witness such a beast tide before my death; I’ll die without regret!”

“If the city collapses, there might still be a chance to escape.”

At this moment, many cultivators within the city were filled with pessimism, as if they could already see Immortal City being breached and themselves perishing in the beast tide.

Not just the low-tier cultivators, even many elite disciples from powerful factions looked pale, having never anticipated such an event.

“Young City Lord, Lu Changsheng!”

Top-tier cultivators from various factions rushed to ask Lu Lingxiao and Lu Changsheng, pinning their hopes on the two mysterious city lords.

But just then, a singing voice suddenly echoed from the horizon.

“For twenty years, the sword’s edge hides, the long song rises, ambition soars. The wind sweeps the whale waves clear for thousands of miles, the clouds part, and the waves show the light of day. The vast sea is nothing to speak of, the sun and moon shine upon the eight wastelands.”

The voice was grand and majestic, sounding as if it could sweep away clouds and conquer the world. All those feeling despondent felt an endless surge of courage and passion awaken within them.

A middle-aged man, dressed in dark robes and a broad cloak, with a refined and handsome face, stepped through the air.

His tall figure and elegant appearance were shrouded in a layer of chaos, making him somewhat unclear.

But his eyes sparkled like the sun in the night sky, deep and spirited, as if they could pierce through the ages.

As he stepped through the air, the terrifying aura of his vital energy and magical power spread, overshadowing the world, immense and boundless.

“Who is this person?”

“What a terrifying aura of magical power!”

“No, it’s not just magical power; his physical strength is akin to an ancient azure dragon, soaring into the clouds!”

Everyone turned to Lu Changsheng, their expressions a mix of confusion and astonishment, unaware that Immortal City had such a powerful presence, shaking the very foundations of the city.

On the city wall, the Three Treasure Incarnation was the first to step forward, clasping his hands and bowing, “Greetings, City Lord!”

Lu Changsheng laughed heartily, his voice resonant, as if speaking to himself.

“City Lord!? What? This person is the City Lord of Da Mengze!”

“I don’t remember the City Lord looking like this.”

“Twenty years ago, it was rumored that Da Mengze had a change of leadership. It seems the rumors are true; this new City Lord is no longer moving around as Wu Hen Zhenren!”

The crowd observed the new City Lord but could see him clearly.

“City Lord?”

Lu Qingshan was dumbfounded.

Wasn’t it said that the city belonged to their family?

How did a City Lord appear? He wanted to see the City Lord’s appearance but found it impossible to discern, and he didn’t dare to use any divine abilities to investigate.

After all, probing into someone’s magical power and appearance in the cultivation world was considered disrespectful and could even be seen as provocation.

“You’ll find out soon enough.”

The Three Treasure Incarnation smiled lightly at Lu Qingshan, finding his expression amusing.

“Xiao’er, with the beast tide approaching, you will accompany your father out of the city to battle.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his son, dressed in a golden robe adorned with dragon patterns and wearing a golden mask.

Since his son held the title of Young City Lord, he naturally had to make an appearance.

As he finished speaking, he reached out with a magical hand, directly lifting Lu Lingxiao and leading him out of the city’s formation.

“This!?”

Everyone was stunned, completely unable to comprehend this City Lord’s actions.

With countless beasts outside and seven demon kings, wasn’t this just walking into death? However, what happened next left everyone shocked and bewildered.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Lingxiao seemed to teleport right onto the head of the most terrifying near fourth-grade demon king.

Facing this situation, the near fourth-grade demon king showed no signs of resistance, simply letting out a low roar as it unleashed its heavy, abyss-like power towards the Angry Sea Spear Shark and the Eight-Legged Demon Fish.

“What’s going on?”

“This near fourth-grade demon king didn’t come from the beast tide; it’s this City Lord!?”

“Is this City Lord’s mount or spiritual pet!?”

Everyone was dumbfounded, their shock reaching a peak.

This was simply astonishing, beyond their imagination.

After all, just a moment ago, they thought Immortal City would be shattered by the beast tide.

Now, the most terrifying near fourth-grade demon king turned out to be the mount of this City Lord of Da Mengze.

“Damn old man, how come you didn’t take me along!?”

Lu Wangshu, in her pink and white gown, looked at Lu Changsheng atop the Abyssal Sea Whale King, feeling a pang of annoyance that her most understanding little cotton-padded jacket was left behind in such a grand spectacle.

Later on, I’ll also become the young lord of the Immortal City, a princess of the city, riding the Abyssal Sea Whale King to roam the vast Da Mengze!

After this battle, my son Lu Lingxiao’s position as the young lord of the Immortal City is firmly secured!

“Xiao’er, bring out your Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror,” Lu Changsheng said to his son Lu Lingxiao.

The Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror is the broken copper mirror that Lu Lingxiao had salvaged from the Immortal City of Qingluan years ago.

Later, Lu Changsheng used the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror to nurture it, replenishing its source energy and barely repairing it for his own use.

Although Lu Lingxiao didn’t fully understand, he still summoned the mirror, which began to hover above his head, giving him an air of authority and dominance.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng sensed the terrifying aura leaking from the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror hovering above him, and then his Chaos Body fully awakened, his blood surging like a golden dragon roaring in the heavens, stirring the winds and clouds.

With a swift motion, he clenched his fist, gathering the boundless power of heaven and earth into that punch, radiant Buddhist light erupting as a chant of Buddhist sounds resonated, dazzling and almost blinding.

“Brahma Demon True Saint Fist—Buddha Calms the Mountains and Rivers!”

Lu Changsheng didn’t use the Dao-Comprehending Artifact, the Spear of the Underworld God; instead, he unleashed the Brahma Demon True Saint Skill with his fist toward the Angry Sea Spear Shark.

The punch glowed like a golden Buddha suppressing the mountains and rivers, releasing boundless Buddhist light to subdue and transform everything.

“Roar!!!”

The Angry Sea Spear Shark sensed a dangerous aura enveloping it, roaring fiercely, its demonic power surging, creating endless waves. Its tail struck forward like a divine spear, aimed directly at Lu Changsheng.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

However, even against Lu Changsheng’s current physical strength, the Angry Sea Spear Shark, a demon king with a heavenly bloodline, was no match, its power retreating step by step, massive body showing signs of cracking.

“Roar!!!”

The Abyssal Sea Whale King let out a roar, producing a deafening wave of terrifying sound, raising its horn, unleashing a force that split the waters in two, charging toward the Angry Sea Spear Shark.

“Boom!”

The Angry Sea Spear Shark, already outmatched by Lu Changsheng, let out a mournful cry as it was struck by both assaults, its massive body bursting apart, blood splattering everywhere.

In the next moment, Lu Changsheng used the Yin-Yang Qi Great Capture from the Five Elements Yuanhe Scripture, causing a divine mountain of the five elements to crash down, firmly suppressing the Angry Sea Spear Shark, leaving it unable to move.

“This… this… this,”

“Such terrifying power! A late-stage third-tier demon king was instantly suppressed!”

“This technique belongs to the City Lord! I was fortunate enough to witness the City Lord’s battle with Wan Hu Zhenren back in the day!”

“So the City Lord is so powerful!”

The cultivators of the Immortal City of Da Mengze watched this scene, their faces filled with joy and excitement.

With such a straightforward move, they knew the beast tide was under control!

However, the cultivators from the four great sects looked on in horror, disbelief written all over their faces.

They had known for years that the couple from Da Mengze was extraordinary, but this was simply beyond comprehension!

A near-fourth-tier demon pet.

A physical confrontation with a heavenly bloodline third-tier demon king.

This strength surpassed that of Qingluan Zhenren, who once commanded the Immortal City of Qingluan! Moreover, besides this City Lord, the Immortal City of Da Mengze also has a City Lord’s wife! “Sister Miaoge, Qingshan, let’s go. We should make our move too.”

At this moment, the Three Treasure Incarnation on the city wall smiled at Lu Miaoge and Lu Qingshan..

As the vice lord of the Immortal City, how could I just watch? I should at least lend a hand.

By showing my strength now, I can rightfully gain some opportunities from the Immortal City later.

“Alright~”

Lu Miaoge, dressed in a snow–hite palace gown, radiated grace, smiling as she responded, stepping out of the grand formation alongside the Three Treasure Incarnation.

“Tsk.”

Lu Qingshan, though unsure of the situation, shook his head, summoning seven third-tier Flying Swords, following his father and aunt out of the grand formation.

Now, under the gaze of the crowd, it’s time for me, Lu Qingshan, to try my hand.