A multitude of demonic beasts followed, standing behind Xu Hei.

The order of the tombstones was arranged according to the sequence of their fall. They all contributed to the Penglai Sea, earning their names a place to be worshiped by future generations with incense sticks.

Xu Hei saw many familiar names, including Mo Xuan, White Tooth, and Yu Jianqiu...

Xu Hei asked, "Why is there no tombstone for Meng Sheng?"

Everyone was silent for a moment before Elder Tiger Whale explained, "His infamy was too great, so no one dared to erect a tombstone for him."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Hei raised his hand, and a stone tablet stood before the master, engraved with the name Meng Sheng.

Right and wrong, merits and demerits, will be judged by future generations.

In the history of the Penglai Sea's development, this person will undoubtedly occupy an important position, as he vividly demonstrated the laws of heaven in Xu Hei's heart.

Elder Yunhe took out a quill and recorded the day's events in the annals of history.

This was something she learned from humans—editing history into books for future generations to observe.

"Next, I have something important to announce, concerning the life and death of each of us. Listen carefully," Xu Hei said solemnly.

…………

Two days later.

Under Xu Hei's mobilization, he successfully persuaded the Penglai Sea to officially join his ranks, becoming part of the East Sea Alliance.

Unfortunately, apart from himself, most of the people he sent out failed, with less than thirty percent of the Demon Clan willing to join him.

Some even clashed, returning severely injured.

"Ancestor, I told you earlier, we should suppress them with force. These beasts are too dim-witted to communicate with humans. Kill a few to set an example, and they'll speak properly," Wang Yimao said through gritted teeth.

"Slap!"

Before he finished speaking, Xu Hei slapped him away.

Wang Yimao didn't know what he said wrong and shivered, not daring to speak again.

"When the tribes of the Sea Star invade, they'll naturally know where to stand," Xu Hei said.

He had no time to deal with these demonic beasts; he had another place to go.

—The Dragon Triangle.

He had once passed by there with Hei Huang, near a trench where many ancient buildings, visible only to those with dragon blood, appeared.

At that time, Xu Hei was weak and was stopped by Hei Huang, not daring to go deeper.

Now, with his Divine Transformation cultivation, Xu Hei didn't believe anything on the Divine Continent Star could threaten him.

"You all wait here and avoid any conflicts with any party."

After giving instructions, Xu Hei leaped into the air and sped towards the Dragon Triangle.

An hour later, Xu Hei arrived at the sea area he once visited.

Ahead, a sea fog shrouded the area, with faint sounds of thunderous roars, space shattering, and howling winds, as various natural disasters frequently occurred within.

The Dragon Triangle.

This was one of the most dangerous areas in the East Sea, where countless experts had been lost or fallen over the years. Even those with Elemental Infant cultivation dared not venture in recklessly.

"This is it!"

Xu Hei locked his gaze below and descended into the sea, arriving above the trench.

The architectural complex, once only visible on a full moon night, was now laid bare under Xu Hei's Divine Sense sweep. Even the surveillance formations nearby were detected by him.

These surveillance formations were ancient, possibly left from antiquity, with the survival of their owner unknown.

Xu Hei ignored them, leaping into the trench.

The light quickly dimmed, and in an instant, Xu Hei reached the seabed, standing before a dilapidated ancient temple.

Suddenly, Xu Hei felt an intense sensation of being watched.

It was as if a pair of sinister eyes were staring at him from somewhere, making his spine tingle.

"Boy, this is not a place for you. Considering you are a Divine Transformation cultivator, leave quickly!" A voice echoed in Xu Hei's ear.

Abruptly, Xu Hei felt a strong sense of crisis approaching.

He immediately teleported thirty thousand miles away, leaving the trench in an instant and appearing in the sky.

Xu Hei looked at the trench below, his expression uncertain. He took out a communication talisman and said, "Night Owl, I've discovered a secret realm here. There might be a Divine Transformation stage old monster. Come quickly!"

Now, Xu Hei was not only a Divine Transformation cultivator but also a Grand Elder of a sect, giving him the authority to mobilize the Divine Puppet Sect's forces, which was his confidence.

Although exposing this place to the sect might cause him some losses, Xu Hei knew how to weigh the pros and cons.

"Alright, the Sect Master and I will come immediately."

Night Owl's response was prompt.

Xu Hei sat cross-legged in mid-air, waiting quietly.

…………

Below the trench, within a secret realm.

The area was vast, a world of its own. The sky flashed with colorful lights, the Five Elemental Spiritual Qi circulated and intertwined, yin and yang rotated, creating a breathtaking scene, vastly different from the outside world.

"Hai Teng, after thirty years of cultivation here, have you gained anything?"

A deep voice came.

Ahead, a massive azure sea dragon coiled, covered in menacing, spiky scales. Its head was triangular and inverted, its vertical pupils snake-like, cold and eerie, with four dragon claws firmly gripping the ground, its body reaching an astonishing length of ten thousand feet.

However, the entire body of the Azure Sea Dragon King was bound by pitch-black chains, with sealing runes carved on all its dragon claws and scales, runes from ancient times, still lingering.

"There are gains, but the more I cultivate, the more I feel my own insignificance."

In front of the Azure Sea Dragon King stood a human figure in a blue robe, head lowered, sighing.

This person was the transformed Hai Teng.

"Recognizing one's insignificance is a good thing. This world is vast, and your journey won't end here!" the Azure Sea Dragon King said calmly. "Today is the last day, engrave the formation."

"Yes!"

Hai Teng picked up a peculiar azure crystal, engraving formation patterns on the ground.

This formation, after thirty years of his engraving, had taken shape, covering the entire secret realm, its size astonishing, its complexity unimaginable.

"Hai Teng, aren't you curious what kind of formation this is? Aren't you afraid I might harm you?" the Azure Sea Dragon King asked.

Hai Teng kept his head down, continuing to engrave.

"You are my master. If you don't tell me, I won't ask. Besides, I'm not stupid; I can see you have no intention of harming me," Hai Teng replied.

The Azure Sea Dragon King was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

As time passed, the formation became more complete, nearing its final step.

The Azure Sea Dragon King said, "To be honest, this formation is the landing point for a star-level teleportation array, allowing someone from the other side of the starry sky to arrive here."

Upon hearing this, Hai Teng paused for a moment, then continued engraving.

"I know." Hai Teng's expression remained unchanged.

"Oh?" The Azure Sea Dragon King was surprised. "You knew all along?"