However, even though Canghai has some foundation, in front of Chu Fengmian, it still amounts to nothing.

If Chu Fengmian wanted, he could destroy all of Canghai in his rage, and Canghai’s fate today hinges on their attitude.

"As expected, they have come."

"Five Elements Heaven has surrendered? Did Qilin Mountain truly fall at this person’s hands?"

In the depths of the endless ocean of Canghai Continent, there is an enormous palace where all the major figures of Canghai are gathered, debating intensely.

In front of them, a water mirror formed from water reflects the situation outside Canghai Continent, showing Chu Fengmian and Qing Meng’s arrival on the continent, visible in perfect clarity.

Around this water mirror, there are two other water mirrors, displaying scenes of Five Elements Heaven and Qilin Mountain.

Five Elements Heaven is somewhat manageable, but Qilin Mountain has become a human world purgatory, leaving many of Canghai’s upper echelons in disbelief.

The collapse of Qilin Mountain, a force as renowned as Canghai and one of the four major powers of Daluo Heavenly Star Region, truly happened through Chu Fengmian?

Although it was Lin Shu Ancient Emperor who actually destroyed Qilin Mountain, and not Chu Fengmian himself, it was indeed because of Chu Fengmian that Qilin Mountain ended up in such a state.

So, saying Chu Fengmian destroyed Qilin Mountain is not inappropriate.

"What should we do? Should we activate the Mountain Protection Array?"

One high-ranking member of Canghai asked hesitantly.

"This person has come with hostility."

"Activate the Mountain Protection Array? What use is it? Qilin Mountain and Five Elements Heaven couldn’t stop this person, could we?"

Another elder of Canghai spoke coldly.

"I think we should directly negotiate terms with this person. With his current arrogance, opposing him would end badly. It’s better to talk terms."

"Exactly, as long as we don’t end up like Five Elements Heaven in submission, granting this young man some benefits to resolve this should suffice."

The upper echelons of Canghai were all discussing this.

After witnessing the fate of Qilin Mountain and Five Elements Heaven, they lost the will to confront Chu Fengmian directly.

After all, Five Elements Heaven ended with high-level members killed and submitting to Chu Fengmian, and Qilin Mountain fared even worse, now completely delisted from Daluo Heavenly Star Region.

Canghai’s overall strength at most matches Qilin Mountain and Five Elements Heaven, but if these two powers aren’t a match for Chu Fengmian, neither is Canghai.

If the three half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts in Canghai were still around, they might have entertained thoughts of resisting Chu Fengmian, but those were already slain by Chu Fengmian.

Going against Chu Fengmian with just these Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperors would be no different than smashing eggs against rocks.

"Right, doesn’t Hai Xuan have some connection with this young man?"

"Are you suggesting Hai Xuan should marry him to quell this matter?"

Suddenly, two elders exchanged glances, both understanding each other’s intent.

"This matter cannot be."

An elder retorted, it was King Biyun of the Sea, who quickly spoke up against the idea of marrying Princess Hai to Chu Fengmian.

"King Biyun, this is not something you can prevent. If your daughter can help Canghai through this calamity, it would be a great merit. Personal grudges mean little before the sect!"

An elder glared at King Biyun and retorted coldly.

"What about Prince Luoshui?"

Suddenly, all eyes turned to a young man in the center of the crowd, who possessed power reaching the peak of the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor level.

He was just a step away from the half-step Heavenly Human Realm. Although young, he was the strongest among this group of Canghai high echelons, with a distinguished status.

"Indeed, it’s settled. Bring Hai Xuan here, we will go out to meet this young man."

Prince Luoshui’s eyes flashed as he transformed into a tunneling light and left the palace.

One by one, the high echelons in the palace followed suit, utilizing tunneling light to depart the palace.

Outside Canghai Continent, positioned in the sky, Chu Fengmian sensed a feeling of being watched.

"It seems Canghai’s people already know we are here."

Chu Fengmian spoke with disregard to the spying, knowing that since Canghai realized his arrival, they would surely come out to meet him.

Chu Fengmian did not believe Canghai would be foolish enough to confront him after witnessing the tragedy of Qilin Mountain.

As expected, deep within the ocean of Canghai Continent, the sea parted, and strands of spiritual power formed a bridge extending to the outer void.

Accompanying this bridge were dozens of figures, at least Eight Tribulation Ancient Emperors and martial arts demigods, all of them Canghai’s upper echelons.

"Mr. Chu’s bravery is unmatched, under Mr. Chu’s leadership, the Sacred Dragon Secret Realm will surely flourish."

An elder from Canghai emerged, looking at Chu Fengmian, immediately fawning with flattery.

"No need to waste your words here. I believe you know my purpose for coming. So tell me, will you submit or resist?"

Chu Fengmian disregarded the elder’s words and spoke directly.

This brought changes to the faces of Canghai’s high echelon members, looking rather uncomfortable.

They initially thought of flattering Chu Fengmian to gain his favor and garner some leniency for Canghai.

But seeing this, Chu Fengmian was deaf to flattery.

They found themselves unable to continue their attempts at flattery.

Eventually, a middle-aged man spoke.

"Mr. Chu’s purpose is understood, but there’s no rush to resolve things immediately. Please, Mr. Chu, and Miss Qing Meng, come to Canghai Palace for a discussion."

This middle-aged man was one of Canghai’s four Sea Kings, the Blood Dragon Sea King.

"Go."

Chu Fengmian listened to the Blood Dragon Sea King and replied icily.

Given his current strength, he didn’t fear Canghai’s schemes, though unclear why Canghai was stalling, he would counteract as the situation arose.

Unless a true Heavenly Human Realm expert intervened, there were few threats left for Chu Fengmian.

"Please."

The Blood Dragon Sea King gestured an invitation to Chu Fengmian.

Without hesitation, Chu Fengmian, alongside Qing Meng, stepped onto the bridge and entered into the depths of the sea into Canghai Palace.

Inside Canghai Palace, a banquet was already arranged. Chu Fengmian and Qing Meng took their seats, as several disciples of Canghai served jade platters, displaying dragon liver, fish tendons, and various spirit fruits grown in the sea, laid before Chu Fengmian.