In the void, a ripple in space appeared, and a figure clad in a deep blue robe stepped out.
The newcomer was tall and strikingly handsome, with eyes as blue as the sea. On his forehead were two slender, protruding horns, adding a touch of nobility to his appearance.
“Is he the Sea Serpent King?” Violet’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. To her, aside from the two horns on his forehead, the Sea Serpent King didn’t seem much different from a human.
Suspended in mid-air, the Sea Serpent King stood with his hands behind his back, surveying the sect before him, which resembled a fairyland. His gaze finally settled on Leo.
“Human boy, you’ve actually advanced to the Spirit God Realm!” The Sea Serpent King’s voice carried surprise and astonishment, yet it was still filled with arrogance.
Leo’s face showed displeasure as he loudly retorted, “Sea Serpent King, is that how you speak to your master?”
“You…!” Upon hearing Leo mention “master,” the Sea Serpent King’s handsome face darkened immediately.
Hearing Leo’s words, the disciples of the Seven Stars Sect looked at the Sea Serpent King with changed expressions.
“You damned human boy, I told you, we are merely in a cooperative relationship!” The Sea Serpent King’s face grew even darker with anger as he noticed the odd looks from the Seven Stars Sect disciples.
Seeing the Sea Serpent King at a loss for words, Leo couldn’t help but smile.
In the next moment, Leo stepped forward, rising to the same altitude as the Sea Serpent King.
Sensing Leo’s aura, which was no weaker than his own, the Sea Serpent King’s blue eyes flickered twice.
To the Sea Serpent King, Leo’s cultivation speed was astonishingly rapid. Just a few months ago, this human boy was only at the half-step Spirit God Realm, and now he had truly entered the Spirit God Realm.
“Sea Serpent King, you haven’t disappointed our sect; you’ve truly stepped into the Demon Saint Realm,” Leo said with a smile, meeting the Sea Serpent King’s gaze.
The Sea Serpent King snorted coldly and asked directly, “Did you summon me here because you’re ready to head to Starfall Realm?”
“Of course, we’ll go to Starfall Realm. But before that, you need to accompany our sect on another matter.”
“What matter?” The Sea Serpent King frowned.
“Accompany our sect to the Galactic Dynasty,” Leo stated directly.
“You want to go to the Galactic Dynasty!?” The Sea Serpent King’s eyebrows raised.
“Indeed, to confront several Spirit God Realm experts. So, do you have the courage to accompany our sect?”
The Sea Serpent King’s eyes flickered with surprise at Leo’s intention to challenge several Spirit God Realm experts in the Galactic Dynasty.
After a moment of contemplation, the Sea Serpent King looked at Leo with a mocking expression and said, “You want me to be your free muscle? I won’t go!”
“Are you afraid?” Leo taunted.
“No need to provoke me. I’ve heard about your dealings with the Galactic Dynasty,” the Sea Serpent King replied with an amused expression. “I didn’t expect you to drive back their Grand Envoy with just half-step Spirit God Realm strength. That was truly unexpected.”
The gap between half-step Spirit God Realm and Spirit God Realm was immense-like comparing a kitten or puppy to an elephant.
“It seems your information network is quite efficient,” Leo teased.
“Heh, my Star Moon Lake is within Martial Dynasty territory. The events at Seven Stars Sect have been widely discussed; of course I know,” the Sea Serpent King said arrogantly with his hands behind his back.
“Defeating a Spirit God Realm expert surprised me, but what surprises me more is that instead of waiting for trouble from the Galactic Dynasty, you’re marching right up to them. That’s quite bold,” the Sea Serpent King remarked, clicking his tongue as he stared at Leo.
Leo frowned slightly. From the Sea Serpent King’s demeanor and words, it seemed he had decided not to accompany him to the Galactic Dynasty.
“Sea Serpent King, it seems you still haven’t understood your position. Have you forgotten about the master-servant contract we signed?” Leo’s expression turned cold.
Mentioning the master-servant contract caused the Sea Serpent King’s handsome face to darken: “Human boy, I only agreed to assist you in matters within my power until you set off for Starfall Realm and during your twenty years there. You promised to help me awaken my bloodline; as for your current affairs, I have the right to refuse.”
The Sea Serpent King’s words brought a smirk to Leo’s lips: “So you’re not interested in seventh-grade Spirit Herbs or seventh-grade treasure pills anymore?”
“What do you mean?” The Sea Serpent King’s interest was piqued.
“The Galactic Dynasty has existed for over three thousand years; its palace is filled with treasures. There might be Dragon Soul Fruits or Dragon Blood Pills. If you’re not interested, that’s fine. Our sect can handle the Galactic Dynasty alone,” Leo said nonchalantly.
In truth, Leo didn’t necessarily need to bring the Sea Serpent King along to the Galactic Dynasty. However, having him would increase their chances of success.
Leo intended to resolve everything in one decisive move at the Galactic Dynasty so he could proceed to Starfall Realm without worries.
Hearing “Dragon Soul Fruit” and “Dragon Blood Pill,” the Sea Serpent King’s gaze sharpened instantly.
Dragon Soul Fruit was a seventh-grade Spirit Fruit that bloomed once every five hundred years and bore fruit every five hundred years. When consumed by human cultivators using sonic techniques, it could imbue their sound waves with dragon might; for beasts with true dragon bloodlines, it could enhance dragon might and cultivation.
Dragon Blood Pill was a seventh-grade treasure pill crafted by human cultivators that could significantly enhance their physique. For beasts with true dragon bloodlines, it could promote the awakening of dragon lineage.
Seeing the Sea Serpent King remain silent, Leo continued calmly: “Let me clarify-if our sect acquires any high-grade medicinal treasures from the Galactic Dynasty, they won’t be shared with you. In the future, our sect won’t use them to refine pills for you either.”
Under their master-servant contract, Leo was obliged to help awaken the Sea Serpent King’s bloodline. However, if he wanted Leo to use his spoils for him, that was out of the question.
“You little…” The Sea Serpent King’s expression shifted.
The Sea Serpent King was intelligent enough to know that Leo was trying to provoke him. Yet he couldn’t help but be tempted by Dragon Soul Fruit and Dragon Blood Pill.
Leo waved his hand with a smile. “You can go back now. I’ll notify you when our sect heads to Starfall Realm.”
The Sea Serpent King glanced at Leo; his blue pupils flickered as if making a decision.
“Cunning human boy, pretending like this… Since I’m already here, there’s no reason for me to leave. Fine, I’ll accompany you!” The Sea Serpent King said coldly. “But let me make it clear-if there are items in the Galactic Dynasty that can enhance my power, they should be mine first!”
“No problem,” Leo agreed generously with a smile.
After all, since the Sea Serpent King had to fulfill their master-servant contract for twenty years, Leo didn’t mind if his power increased somewhat.
Seeing that Leo had convinced the Sea Serpent King, Violet let out a sigh of relief.