Chapter 139: A Great Harvest, the Crystal Immortal Abode, and the Great War of Ancient Ages

In the underwater world, before the great hall of the Dragon Palace, a faint scent of blood still lingered in the seawater. The member of the Snake-Headed tribe, a powerhouse at the King Realm, was dead; he had not even managed to withstand a single blow before being utterly annihilated.

All the extraterrestrial beings present could not help but cast their gazes toward this scene. They felt that this human from the Galactic Star Domain was simply too overbearing, resorting to lethal force at the slightest provocation. Most importantly, his strength was terrifyingly immense. He had faced an opponent of a higher cultivation level and executed a clean, one-shot kill.

They had to ask themselves: could they have done the same? His combat prowess was truly monstrous.

"Yes, yes, of course, you may enter first. We will follow once you are inside," the three-headed ghost creature was the first to react. There was no hesitation; he was genuinely terrified that the other party might truly lose his temper. He understood perfectly well that among those who had descended upon this place, no one except for the elite prodigies of the three great tribes was a match for Lu Yuan. In such a situation, the only thing he could do was yield immediately.

Lu Yuan said nothing in response. He led Zhu Qingyu and the others straight inside. As for the extraterrestrial beings who dared to challenge him, killing them was merely a matter of course. He felt no need to overthink it. After all, had he not been there, his companions would certainly have suffered a great disaster. He did not wish to waste any more time, so he simply resolved the issue directly.

"This human is unimaginably overbearing, and he has the capability to back it up," remarked a member of the Primordial Demon tribe, whose body was shrouded in mist, his markings emitting a dark glow. He knew that if he were to attack, his fate would be no better. Yet, having traversed various star domains and crossed the vast cosmos to finally arrive on Earth, only to be suppressed by a human from this very place, it was a bitter pill for anyone to swallow.

"Such a person is best left for our clan's elite prodigies to handle," the three-headed ghost creature sighed, adding, "All we can do is show weakness." With that, the members of the two great star-domain clans exchanged a helpless glance. They could not understand how such a powerful existence could appear in the newly awakened Galactic Star Domain.

However, further thought was useless. Seeing Lu Yuan’s back disappear completely, they began to enter as well. Naturally, they remained wary of one another, knowing that this folded space contained great fortunes. Whoever claimed them would be able to ascend to the next level.

Meanwhile, after Lu Yuan and his party entered the Dragon Palace, they found the sense of ruin even more severe; the various zones were in complete disarray. More importantly, the area was incredibly vast, and they had no clear direction. Even with his Martial Dao Heavenly Eye activated, it was of little use—partly because his strength was not yet sufficient to fully unleash the eye's power, and partly because this location was a folded space.

Unable to conduct a thorough search, Lu Yuan took out the nautical chart presented by the three sect leaders. It clearly marked various locations, such as the main hall, the medicinal garden, and the treasury. After studying it for a moment, he determined his next targets: the medicinal garden and the treasury. If this truly were the Dragon Palace, these two locations were essential.

The group set off with a clear objective. There were other creatures within this folded space—not unlike the strange beasts in the sea, though many were not particularly strong. Along the way, Lu Yuan disposed of those that the others could not handle, while leaving the rest for Zhu Qingyu and her team to deal with. It served as a form of training. These individuals, true to their status as elites selected by the authorities and members of the Heavenly Court, were young, yet each possessed impressive talent and strength. Though they struggled with underwater combat at first, they soon grew adept. Lu Yuan began releasing slightly stronger beasts to apply pressure, while the Golden-Winged Peng and the Spirit Monkey stood nearby, offering guidance, as they were also affiliated with the Heavenly Court.

Thus, fighting as they advanced, they finally reached the medicinal garden after two or three hours.

"Heavens! Dragon-Blood Vines, Nine-Leaf Golden Rhyme, Earth-Heart Dragon Marrow?" The Golden-Winged Peng was instantly stunned upon seeing the contents of the garden. The spirit fruits and exotic herbs here were even more abundant than those on Mount Olympus. More importantly, it saw the Dragon-Blood Vines it desperately needed; they contained dragon blood, and if it could refine them, its bloodline would surely advance, allowing it to accumulate the foundation needed to冲击 the next realm. Even the Spirit Monkey’s eyes widened, drool seemingly about to spill. "The Dragon Palace, it must be the true Dragon Palace!" There was no helping it; any creature would find it impossible to suppress their excitement upon seeing such a wealth of spiritual treasures.

"Lord Lu, what should we do?" Zhu Qingyu turned to ask for instructions.

"Since we are here, we cannot return empty-handed. Take it all," Lu Yuan said, also pleasantly surprised. There were several items here that were of great use to him; if he were to feed them into the Zi-Wu Heaven-Mending Furnace, the effectiveness of his Great Elixir would be greatly enhanced. As for the rest, he could leave them for the Heavenly Court to cultivate their members. Once those people grew stronger, they would become his allies.

Without hesitation, the group went to work, and before long, they had cleared the entire garden. They then proceeded to the next location: the Dragon Palace Treasury. With the help of the chart, they moved unimpeded, encountering only a few stray beasts which were quickly dispatched.

The treasury was a massive hall filled with all manner of weapons—swords, spears, halberds—each emitting a brilliant glow. Some emanated such intimidating auras that they made one's skin crawl. Divine weapons! That was the first thought that crossed everyone's mind. Lu Yuan was surprised to feel the Daluo Sword Embryo hum slightly within him, as if in longing. Clearly, these items could help it evolve and grow, increasing its power further.

The Spirit Monkey was attracted to a massive pillar in the center, believing it to be made of the same divine material as its own iron staff, only far more powerful. It wanted to take it as a weapon, but found it impossible to move; it was too heavy, and even with all its might, it could not shift it in the slightest.

"It is useless. This iron pillar is connected to the entire Dragon Palace. Not to mention you, even I cannot take it away," Lu Yuan said as he walked over, seeing the issue at once. The iron pillar was indeed a rare treasure, but they could only stare at it helplessly; this was the East Sea Dragon Palace, a place that, according to mythology, belonged to the realm of immortals and deities.

"When I evolve into a Great Power, become an immortal, and establish my own lineage, I will return to take this iron rod!" The Spirit Monkey tried one last time, but realizing the futility, it could only leave behind a hollow threat.

As for the other divine weapons, they were movable. However, there were so many, and some were so large, that carrying them away by hand was impossible. Therefore, the Golden-Winged Peng stepped forward and opened its mouth to inhale, swallowing all the weapons into its belly. This was Lu Yuan's order: leave nothing behind. The logic was simple—if they didn't take them, were they to leave them for the extraterrestrial beings?

Soon, the treasury was swept clean.

Next was the final hall. The Dragon Palace was vast, but there were few places left with true fortune and resources. Some areas were inaccessible, so Lu Yuan decided to investigate the most important one.

Guided by the chart, they passed through several shattered folded spaces and arrived at the center. Not far ahead stood a hall, a hundred meters tall, magnificent and remarkably intact. Unlike the previous structures, this hall shimmered with a bluish-white hue; it was built entirely of crystal. Of all the structures, it emitted the most radiant light.

"Lord Lu, look, the Crystal Palace!" Fairy Ice pointed toward the plaque, which bore three large characters: Crystal Palace. In mythology, this was the residence of the East Sea Dragon King, a true immortal abode. However, due to the erosion of time, although the palace remained, some parts had been damaged; there were cracks and marks from weapons, suggesting that in ancient times, a great battle had taken place here.

Lu Yuan stepped forward and touched the wall, finding the crystal had been specially refined and was incredibly sturdy. Even he could not leave a mark upon it. Combined with the shattered folded spaces, he couldn't help but wonder: what had happened here in the distant past? Moreover, since they had entered, they had been largely unimpeded with the help of the chart. If this truly were the Dragon Palace, shouldn't there be protective barriers? Or had they already been destroyed by someone else?

"Let's go inside and see," Lu Yuan decided after a moment of reflection, leading the group forward.

They crossed the gates of the Crystal Palace and entered the interior. It was vast and desolate. At the center of the hall, at the highest point, sat a throne that looked incredibly noble. But what caught everyone's attention was the pool of blood below!

That’s right—a blood pool. It was a hundred meters in diameter, resembling a small lake. Situated within the depths of the Dragon Palace, the blood within it was boiling, emitting an intensely powerful aura. The pressure was overwhelming; even the physically robust Gu Sang felt goosebumps rise on his skin. It felt as if he were facing a true dragon, and he couldn't help but want to retreat.

"This is… a Dragon Blood Pool, and not from an ordinary dragon either."

"Judging by the aura, it is of a very high rank."

The Golden-Winged Peng and the Spirit Monkey identified it instantly, as they were exotic beasts themselves and were more sensitive to such things.

A Dragon Blood Pool? Could it be the blood of the East Sea Dragon King himself? The Pure Yang Little Celestial Master and the others felt a wild thought stir within them, an urge to investigate further.

"Wait."

At that moment, Lu Yuan spoke suddenly: "There is something inside!"

He could clearly perceive that some terrifying creature resided within the blood pool, something immensely powerful. Approaching it rashly would lead to great trouble. The group shuddered and instinctively stepped back, but their eyes remained fixed on the pool, desperate to know what it was.

*Roar—!*

The next moment, a cry that seemed to echo from an ancient age resounded throughout the entire Dragon Palace. Simultaneously, the blood pool churned as something began to emerge, accompanied by a voice of extreme majesty: "Who dares to trespass in the Dragon Palace and disturb my evolution!"