Next, the two of them, one person and one turtle, set off one after the other. Soon, under Wu Tan's guidance, Gu Yuan arrived at a sea trench.

Nearby, the seabed was dotted with many protruding peaks.

Then, Wu Tan took out a token and simply waved it in front of one of the peaks. Soon, the stone wall before them cracked open to reveal a large door.

At the door, a faint layer of restriction shimmered, keeping the seawater completely at bay.

Inside, the scene was majestic and luxuriously decorated.

Gu Yuan stepped inside and immediately felt a fresh and abundant spiritual aura rushing toward him. The richness was utterly unparalleled, a phenomenon he had never encountered before.

"Wow, is this Dragon Palace built on an immense spirit vein?"

Wu Tan did not know what Gu Yuan was thinking, he simply started to introduce: "This residence belongs to our prince. Recently, the prince mastered a rare divine technique and wanted to stay here for a few days to relax. Although it's somewhat remote, it lacks no resources."

"If you need anything, Young Master Chu, just give the word, and I'll do my best to fulfill it."

Gu Yuan was too absorbed to pay attention to Wu Tan because he was captivated by the scene in the palace.

The palace, unlike the usual cave mansions, was neither narrow nor rustic. Instead, it was vast and luxurious.

The walls and pillars seemed as transparent as top-grade crystal.

Beautiful and graceful women moved about, all carrying demon qi but without any murderous aura.

Gu Yuan could tell they were Clam Girl Merfolk with modest cultivation levels, serving as maids here.

Soon, Gu Yuan met the true owner of this place, the sixth dragon prince.

A tall and valiant young man stood before him, towering over nine feet high with crystal-clear skin and a handsome face, his eyes sparkling with spiritual light. He was even taller than Gu Yuan.

He wore a golden-red robe, exuding both elegance and majesty. Especially his aura, which was imposing and carried a faint pressure. Although it wasn't intense, it created a pervasive sense of overwhelming pressure.

Clearly, this was the dragon might.

It's well-known that the Dragon Race, or Dragonborn, often emanate a mysterious pressure due to their prestigious lineage.

Ordinary beasts or demon beasts, when encountering those with dragon blood, generally are at a disadvantage. Their attacks, defenses, and even potential are inferior.

Even ordinary dragon-blood descendants are like this, not to mention a true-blooded member of the Dragon Race.

The sixth prince before them was a genuine True Dragon Bloodline, neither a jiao nor a descendant of dragon blood, but a pure dragon.

However, because he hasn't reached maturation, his strength is slightly weaker.

Despite this, he had reached the Yin Spirit Realm, utilizing his powerful True Dragon physique and innate great divine techniques, combined with the dragon's natural might, capable of sweeping through those of the same level.

Unreservedly, even among the human race, those Golden Core Great Cultivators who formed first-grade pills would likely lose in a one-on-one magical battle.

It's not that these Golden Core Great Cultivators aren't powerful, but the True Dragon Prince has too great an advantage.

True Dragon Princes are naturally endowed with great divine techniques, like soaring through the clouds, and they can also cultivate other great divine techniques.

Additionally, they can use Dragon Race secret techniques to refine their physique, comparable to another great divine technique. How could they ever lose in such circumstances?!

Moreover, the Dragon Race is wealthy across the four seas. Historically known for their riches, abundant resources, including magical artifacts, magical treasures, secret techniques, among others.

Thus, True Dragon Princes lack nothing to defend themselves or powerful divine weapons and magical treasures for offense.

In such a situation, even if other cultivators are unafraid, they might feel apprehensive. Yet Gu Yuan remained composed and respectfully greeted, "Fellow Daoist Chu greets the sixth prince."

Gu Yuan showed neither inferiority nor arrogance, calmly ignoring the faint dragon pressure upon the prince.

He was not pretending; he truly did not regard the prince as something extraordinary.

What could a True Dragon's offspring possibly amount to?

With his Immortal Golden Core forged, engraved with four great divine techniques, and incorporating multiple exceptional physiques, he was in no way inferior, even possessing stronger foundational abilities.

Once Gu Yuan truly cultivates to the Yin Spirit Realm, matching the prince's level, then the prince would be insignificant, not worth mentioning.

Even now, should the man and dragon truly clash, even without utilizing his most potent method, the Five-Soul Mysterious Heaven Demon Sword Array, Gu Yuan has ways to kill the opponent on the spot.

Upon seeing Gu Yuan's reaction, the sixth prince Ao Kui seemed somewhat surprised but recalling Gu Yuan's background, he did not feel odd. He smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu, your courtesy is appreciated. If my sudden visit intrudes, I owe you an apology. Today I've specially prepared a banquet and invite you to taste, hoping you won't refuse."

Gu Yuan's cultivation was only at the Great Perfection of Golden Core. Other cultivators wouldn't earn Ao Kui's attention, but Gu Yuan was different.

His accomplishments were astounding, overwhelmingly powerful, with a mysterious identity and background, presumably not weaker than Ao Kui himself.

With such an individual, Ao Kui certainly would not underestimate him and so respectfully addressed him as "Daoist friend."

In truth, upon learning Gu Yuan was Chu He, Ao Kui was initially surprised and intended to give him a harsh ordeal.

Yet at first glance, he discarded this thought.

The reason was simple; Ao Kui couldn't fathom Gu Yuan and even sensed a faint, terrifying threat from him.

This indicated that Gu Yuan possessed abilities sufficient to threaten him, and thus offending Gu Yuan was unnecessary.

Indeed, he should strive to befriend him.

Yes, befriend.

Gu Yuan also perceived Ao Kui's intention, although not explicitly displayed. As the prince was polite, Gu Yuan too refrained from undue disrespect.

After some idle chit-chat, guided by Wu Tan, the Turtle Chancellor, Gu Yuan arrived at a guest hall.

A splendid feast was laid out on the table, featuring various delectable dishes.

There were lobsters, fish, crabs from the sea, wild beasts and demon beasts from the land, and rare birds from the sky, a diverse array of choices.

Without hesitation, Gu Yuan picked up chopsticks made of Spiritual Bamboo and began to enjoy the meal.

Sure enough, the food and drink tasted exquisite, in fact, were dishes incredibly beneficial to cultivators.