Chapter 1098: Chapter 1098

The old flood dragon couldn't help but burst out laughing, pointing to the sky. "Can the heavenly tribulation be resolved? Resolved? This is a tribulation decreed by the very heavens themselves. How can it be resolved on our whims? What could possibly be done to resolve it?"

He said, "If I were a few thousand years younger, maybe I could have withstood it. But now, it could not be done."

The old flood dragon waved his sleeve. "You should leave."

Fang Chen cupped his hands. "I believe every problem has its solution, but if you aren't even willing to try, Senior, then I will be taking my leave."

With that, he prepared to leave.

Just then, the old flood dragon called out, "Wait."

He narrowed his eyes and stared suspiciously at Fang Chen. "What did you mean by that? You should know how long I have lived. If you think you can trick me, you're too inexperienced."

Fang Chen asked softly, "Senior, if the heavenly tribulation could be resolved, what then?"

The old flood dragon stared at him in silence for a moment. After a while, he slowly said, "If this tribulation could be resolved, I would be able to step into the fourth transformation realm. If you want to deal with anyone in this place, just let me know, and I can knock their brains out."

Fang Chen was slightly stunned. "Seriously?"

He had initially thought that if the old flood dragon didn't have the tribulation, he might be able to exert his full power and possibly last a few moves against Li Wuwang. But to his surprise, the old flood dragon had made such a bold claim. He could step into the fourth transformation with a single step?

The old flood dragon's foundation is this profound? To think that all that stood between him and the fourth transformation is this one tribulation!

"Don't believe me?" The old flood dragon noticed the doubt in Fang Chen's eyes and sneered. "Enough talk. I will make you this promise: If you can help me overcome this tribulation, I will be your support in the future on the Chaotic Star. You can even call me 'father' in front of others."

"There's no need for that, senior. If you can survive this tribulation, it will be a blessing for all. Naturally, I will treat you with the proper respect. No need to fuss over titles," said Fang Chen with a laugh. He added, "However, this method is a bit troublesome. If you are willing to cooperate fully, I can proceed freely."

"I can cooperate," said the old flood dragon. "However, if you're toying with me, you know the consequences."

The old flood dragon smiled coldly and pointed at the river in the distance. "In the past, there were more than a hundred fish in this river. All of them were transformed from people who offended me and were boiled to death here. Now, there's only one left, and it's a female fish. If you try to trick me, another one will be added to the river."

Fang Chen said, "I am not so bored as to come here and try to play tricks on you, Senior."

The old flood dragon thought for a moment and realized that Fang Chen had no reason to deceive him. This sudden understanding made him have a bit more expectation for Fang Chen.

A quarter of an hour later.

The four Soul Guiding Lanterns appeared around the old flood dragon, one at each of the four cardinal directions. Since he was a third transformation Immortal, he needed enough lamps to connect with the Underworld, or else it would be difficult to establish contact with the Underworld.

"Venturing into the Underworld?" The old flood dragon looked puzzled. His gaze shifted to Fang Chen. "The heavenly tribulation could be avoided this way? Is that why those fools from the Yin Holy Sect love using the Path of Yin Technique?"

The old flood dragon's eyes narrowed, and he focused on Fang Chen. "Kid, where did you learn this technique? From the Yin Holy Sect? Can I teach it to my descendants?"

Fang Chen replied with a smile, "Of course. The Path of Yin Technique should be spread for everyone to learn, rather than being hoarded by the Yin Holy Sect."

"Quite generous of you," the old flood dragon chuckled, nodding.

The old flood dragon's expression softened a bit.

Whether the method was effective or not, at least he had gained a valuable technique without offering anything in return, like a pie from the sky.

With Fang Chen guiding the way, the old flood dragon smoothly ventured into the Underworld. Together, they arrived in the Floating Pagoda Realm.

Looking at the vast white void and the endless Forgotten River, the old flood dragon curiously looked around while sensing his own aura.

"Hmm... it seems I can't use some of my abilities here, but most of them are still there. Looks like the Underworld isn't as dangerous as rumors suggest."

The old flood dragon seemed a little surprised. After staying in that small valley for many years, he hadn't been out to explore for a long time. Regardless of anything else, today's experience had added a bit of novelty for him.

Suddenly, an oddity caught the old flood dragon's attention, and he started scrutinizing Fang Chen with a hint of astonishment in his eyes."You're a Loose Immortal? So, you're also a Loose Immortal?"

"Not on the same level as you, Senior," replied Fang Chen with a smile.

His Monarch Yan Battle Armor certainly made his abilities in the Underworld much stronger than they would have been otherwise. If he executed some of the moves from the Eight Desolation Supreme Sword Scripture, a first-transformation cultivator couldn't withstand a few moves from him. A second-transformation Loose Immortal would be hard-pressed to do so as well.

"You know, now I believe some of what you've said," said the old dragon, his interest piqued. "Now that we've walked the Underworld successfully, what's next?"

"We need to go to another place." Fang Chen grinned. "Follow me, senior."

Seeing that there was a city in the Underworld that resembled the human world, the old flood dragon acted like a child who had never seen the world before, curiously looking around.

Before long, he was brought to the guest hall of the mansion.

"Young master... These Yin Lifespan Coins are the result of years of hard work."

Xing Xian brought a tray of Yin Lifespan Coins to Fang Chen, looking somewhat reluctant.

The old flood dragon's gaze fell on the Yin Life Coins, and he curiously asked, "Yin Lifespan Coins? Do these things increase one's Yin Life?"

Fang Chen gently nodded. "Indeed."

"Kid, can these help me survive the tribulation?" asked the old flood dragon, his eyes narrowing. He lowered his voice and asked, "Are these items expensive in the Underworld? I can trade you some of the rarest treasures from the mortal realm."

Fang Chen asked, "Senior, imagine if there were a pill that granted one year of life per pill, and you could take as many as you wanted, no limits—how much do you think that would sell for?"

Old Jiaolong pondered for a moment and vaguely understood how valuable Yin Lifespan Coins were in the Underworld. "It should be... priceless, right?"

Fang Chen instructed Xing Xian, "There are only a bit more than ten thousand Yin Lifespan Coins here. It's probably not enough. Please think of another way."

Xing Xian gave a wry smile. "Young master, I'll think of another way. Perhaps I'll have to sell some of my assets..."

Xing Xian turned and left.

The old flood dragon fell silent. After a while, he quietly said, "If I can survive the tribulation, I will definitely remember this favor!"

Meanwhile, Xing Xian arrived in front of Stone Dragon and the others and whispered, "The Yin Lifespan Coins have been delivered, and that old flood dragon is already deeply grateful to the lord."

Stone Dragon and the others exchanged a glance and smiled.

The Taiyin Dragon King chuckled. "Actually, there's no need to go through so much trouble. If I reveal myself as a true dragon, he'll have no choice but to submit. Does he dare not?"

"Tai Yin Dragon King, he's not an idiot. He's a third transformation, and you're only a first transformation. Why would he submit to you?" Empress Ci sneered. "It's still the Lord that's clever. Just a decree an edict, and that's that!

"Wait for a little while, and then send another batch of Yin Lifespan Coins over," said Stone Dragon with a sigh. "They're not nearly enough. Everyone, please think of more ways to make money."

The earlier batch had been pooled voluntarily by them—a cost paid with their own life spans.