Chapter 373: Confronting the Sea Overlord

"Your words are enough."

They gazed at each other with deep affection until Wushuang transformed into a radiant angel totem, then dissolved into golden specks of light, disappearing from the spot and heading straight for the Divine King's capital.

With her departure, Xu Yang resumed his journey, heading directly for the sky above the Endless Sea.

There was a considerable distance from the border of the Flame Kingdom to the Endless Sea. Fortunately, Xu Yang's vehicle possessed extreme acceleration, allowing him to leave the border within half a day.

A familiar scene seemed to reappear. Xu Yang floated above the sea, raising his hand to summon the Asura Sword. After gathering power, he swung the sword down, and the middle of the Endless Sea erupted with raging hundred-meter high waves. A massive sword qi vortex almost seemed to overturn this entire section of the sea.

Asura power, within this fantasy world governed by the Three-Element Law system, was inherently a lineage of ultimate primal force. Although Xu Yang was currently far from his peak full form, he could still stir up some commotion.

Rumble!

The surging waves underwent an earth-shattering upheaval until an incredibly ancient and profound aura emerged. The sky above the Endless Sea, corresponding to the aura, even dimmed slightly.

"Youngster, you're quite audacious. When you left the Ice and Snow Divine Dynasty before, I didn't bother with you. It seems you've truly become more brazen and don't regard me at all!"

Xu Yang smiled. "If I didn't take you seriously, I wouldn't have come all this way to meet you in person. Black Dragon King, stop what you're doing. I know you've been causing trouble behind the scenes in the Flame Kingdom and the Divine Kingdom. Your plot won't succeed. Even if, hypothetically, you did succeed, do you really think the Three-Element World system is as you imagine?"

Hearing this, the Black Dragon King slowly emerged from beneath the sea, its dark skin covered in scales. Its head alone measured tens of meters across, and its two eyes, like massive black stones, were deep and spirited, radiating a powerful devouring aura.

"What do you mean by that?"

Xu Yang didn't elaborate. He raised his hand and conjured a triangular formation model from his palm. It was a replica of the Three-Element Return Formation from the underground palace in Hundred Roaring Valley.

"This Three-Element Return Formation is inherently the perfect representation of the continent's power system."

Immediately after, Xu Yang tossed the formation model into the air. Powerful tri-colored source light expanded and moved simultaneously, only then maintaining the perfect and stable operation of the Three-Element system.

Suddenly, Xu Yang extended a finger, striking the edge of one of the formation's barriers and severing one side of the triangle.

The next second, the entire system completely shattered, and the energy that had been stably circulating within poured out.

"Do you see? This is both the advantage and the drawback of the Three-Element system! This law system is very stable; once established, it can ensure the continent's prosperity for millions of years. However, if any one of the three elements gains ultimate power exceeding the system's balance and seeks to destroy the other two lineages, it means this continent will head towards its end and destruction."

The Black Dragon King scoffed coldly, "Why should I believe you? I have lived on this continent for millions of years, devoured billions of living beings, and accumulated endless power, almost achieving eternal immortality. Why would I choose to give up? If I don't pursue the ultimate position of dominating the entire continent, what meaning does this ancient, immortal power hold for me?"

Xu Yang retorted without arrogance, "What you pursue isn't domination, but destruction! When you truly take that step, it will be too late! Because, essentially, only I can understand your true outcome in this world, precisely because I am an outsider, not belonging to the Three-Element system, and thus can better comprehend the real consequences of your actions."

Xu Yang knew that his words alone would not easily persuade this creature. He had to project a fragment of his soul from his true, external world to make the Black Dragon King understand what his real world looked like, hoping to provoke his caution.

"Even if what you say is true, what then? I've painstakingly planned for so long; do you think there's any possibility of stopping halfway? If you are strong enough, conquer me with your power. Otherwise, you are only fit to be my food!"

Roar!!

As the Black Dragon King spoke, it suddenly erupted in rage, locking onto Xu Yang's aura in mid-air and unleashing an incredibly powerful jet of water.

At first glance, the water jet didn't seem special. But as it drew near, Xu Yang realized that this seemingly casual burst of power contained an incredibly strong domain suppression effect!

But Xu Yang understood that this was not the Black Dragon King's true domain. It was simply because the beast essence within its body was nearing its limit. Even a sneeze could unleash nearly tangible power. This was its most terrifying aspect.

Before engaging in battle, Xu Yang wasn't entirely sure to what extent this creature had reached. But now, Xu Yang truly understood that with this level of power, in his current state, even if he could protect himself, he couldn't defeat his opponent.

Unless he could leverage the power of the Three-Element Law, as the Calamity King had said, by countering it with the limits of the other two lineages of the three elements, otherwise, this Black Dragon King was simply the most invincible entity in this fantasy world.

Xu Yang gave a faint, cold smile. His Asura Divine Sword unleashed its full might. With a single slash, he literally split the water jet and waves in two.

"Your sword is quite extraordinary. It reminds me of a mysterious black shadow that descended countless years ago. That person wielded this very sword."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yang immediately grew serious, instinctively thinking of Asura.

It was known that this world was likely created by Daoist Master Xiaoyao; it was the uppermost layer of the Endless Tower that he controlled. Asura, however, was an existence on par with Daoist Master Xiaoyao, or even stronger. From the perspective of this world's inhabitants, he was a true god!

"Then how would you evaluate that person's strength?"

Xu Yang couldn't help but ask.

"A god. I can say without exaggeration, that was a god transcending laws. If he wished, with his power, he could easily destroy this entire world. But he didn't. Or rather, his appearance in this world was merely a shadow, or an imprint. That was the only time; after that, the person completely disappeared... I once considered him the creator of Demonic Essence."

Xu Yang didn't argue with the massive creature. It wasn't a bad thing for the other party to feel awe.

The Black Dragon King's words seemed to inadvertently remind Xu Yang. Perhaps, the true path to preventing this calamity lay in restoring his power in the real world.