The territory of the Ming Jiao Clan.
This place is located in the center of the Black Water Marsh. It is said that originally, this place was not called the Black Water Marsh but the Black Water Plain. After the Ming Jiao Clan migrated here, it rained all year round, gradually forming its current appearance.
On top of the water marsh, there are patches of pavilions and terraces. If not for the overly large size of the buildings, it would make one feel as if they had arrived in the Jiangnan region.
The Ming Jiao Clan is a demon clan that has cultivated in the Central Continent, different from those “mud-leggeds.”
The clan territory was bustling with activity.
All the water clans related to the Ming Jiao Clan gathered here because today was the demon selection conference for the Celestial Divine Jade.
As everyone knows, the Ming Jiao Clan is the dominant clan of the Black Water Marsh, and only this clan has the qualification to go to the Floating Temple.
A flowing feast was set up by the lakeside.
Water clans from various places were drinking and toasting, making a lot of noise, showing an extraordinary scene of excitement.
One could see crab clans crossing paths sideways, shrimp clans with shrimp heads, bivalve clans sitting in shells, and…
A foreign dragon riding on a human?
This Ming Jiao actually sat on the shoulder of a human!
Moreover, his demonic form was very appropriate, with only a small part of his features visible.
“Where could my parents be?” Murong Xiao looked around curiously.
“Our clansmen are all seated in the inner seats.”
Wu Daming pointed to the pavilions in the middle of the lake.
Clan members of the Ming Jiao and some powerful great demons had their seats near the center of the lake.
Those little demons who came to watch the show were seated at the outer periphery.
As they passed by, many curious glances from demon clans were drawn to them, and they heard many discussions.
“Shrimp Boss, why didn’t you bring your son this time?”
“Don’t mention it, my son was snatched by a bird clan on the way here, now I’m the only shrimp-headed male left in this branch.”
“Sigh, those bird clans are too bullying!”
“Who let the Heavenly Divine Jade be taken by the Da Peng Clan last time? This time, it may not fall into our water clan’s hands either.”
“What do you mean?”
“Do you know the Qingluan Clan produced a divine maiden?”
…
Qingluan Divine Maiden…
Li Mo felt relieved, but couldn’t help but drift off in thought.
He couldn’t help but imagine Bing Tuozi with wings sprouting from her back, soaring through the sky, her eyes clear and bright, revealing a gentle expression when she looked over, her frosty jade-like face softening as she extended a fair hand towards him, flying up to the blue sky together…
She would definitely go to the Floating Temple, right?
“Brother Li,” Huang Donglai interrupted Li Mo’s thoughts.
“Hmm?”
“You’re going to pull out all my hair.”
“…I apologize, Brother Huang, I will make it up to you later.”
Li Mo coughed lightly.
They passed through smoothly and arrived at the inner seats, where they saw all kinds of Ming Jiao Clan members, as well as many fierce and powerful great demons.
Among the crowd of demons, they didn’t stand out much.
Murong Xiao searched through the crowd, but temporarily did not find the mother he had been longing for.
“This is Wu Mo, who returned from the South Border, Brother Mo,” Wu Daming introduced to several familiar clansmen.
“Oh? There are still our clansmen in the South Border?”
“And what about the one next to him…”
“Oh, that’s Brother Mo’s mount.”
“Sis! So fierce?”
Several Ming Jiao showed surprise and immediately paid compliments.
Then they started eating and chatting idly among themselves.
“Have you heard about the Qingluan Clan’s divine maiden?”
“It’s rumored that not only does she have pure bl**d of the Qingluan, but she also carries the bloodline of the divine phoenix?”
“It should be true, even the young chief of the Xiang Liu Clan suffered a big loss under her, losing a head.”
“Ah? Our clan’s Sky Flood Dragon is still inferior to the young chief of the Xiang Liu Clan.”
In the conversation of the pure-bl**d dragons at the same table, they all expressed concern for the future of the Ming Jiao Clan.
After all, whether it’s the Da Peng or the Qingluan, any bird clan inherently dislikes the Ming Jiao Clan.
“How do you think, Brother Mo?” Wu Daming couldn’t help but ask.
“I don’t just observe.”
“???”
“Just observing isn’t enough, I also need to act. I believe she won’t be able to resist.”
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Ke Mo said calmly.
“Brother Mo actually has such courage, to compete with the Qingluan Divine Maiden?”
The other dragons present couldn’t help but gasp, making the humid air a bit drier.
This was more than just competing.
Listen, she would even be unable to resist!
Is this the courage of a fierce dragon crossing the river? It’s hard to tell if it’s confidence or arrogance…
“Hmph, ignorant of the world.” ×2
From a nearby seat, a youth with three heads faintly emitting a stench, upon hearing this, coldly hummed.
It was evident from his remaining two heads that he belonged to the Xiang Liu Clan.
In the ranks of disaster beasts, Xiang Liu’s reputation far surpassed that of the Ming Jiao, and individually, they were much stronger.
Unfortunately, Xiang Liu rarely gave birth to offspring, always being a single lineage, with few numbers in their clan.
Otherwise, it would be hard to say who would dominate the Black Water Marsh.
“Making the Qingluan Divine Maiden unable to resist?”
“He doesn’t understand how terrifying she is!”
The two heads of the youth, one with a gloomy expression, the other burning with anger.
“Junior Master, this is the territory of the Ming Jiao Clan.”
The shrimp-headed attendant hurriedly advised:
“After he sees Your Excellency’s true form and abilities, he will naturally realize his own weakness.”
The two-headed youth finally hummed and gave up.
At the same time.
Nearby, Murong Xiao’s gaze sharpened.
The elders of the Ming Jiao Clan walked out amidst the congratulations of many water clans. Among them was a couple, the woman having dragon horns on her head. Apart from that, she looked like an ordinary human noblewoman from her attire.
And the man beside her had a long beard reaching his chest, a refined demeanor, and a face similar to Murong Xiao’s, sharing seven-tenths resemblance.
The elders of the Ming Jiao Clan all sat in front of the stone platform below the venue.
“…”
Ke Mo felt as if he was watching the judges of a talent show enter the stage.
Quickly, he realized this wasn’t an illusion.
The woman walked across the water, reaching the center of the lake.
She declared loudly:
“Our Black Water Marsh water clans have always been united. Today, we have gathered everyone here for a reason, which I believe everyone can guess.”
“Yes, we want to select five water clans with the best bloodline and strength to go to the Floating Temple.”
“This is not only for our Ming Jiao Clan, but also for the entire Black Water Marsh!”
“To revive the glory of the Black Water Marsh, it is our duty!”
“This open selection, even if you are just a low-ranking demon, you still have a chance to bring honor to the water clans!”
Whoosh—
The crowd of demons erupted, each extremely excited and passionate.
This meant they all had the chance to go to the Floating Temple.
“…”
Little Ke felt his impression of the Ming Jiao Clan was somewhat overturned.
What happened to the terrifying disaster beasts?
Previously, when he heard about Murong Xiao’s parents being pressured, he thought it was because of an unacceptable human-demon love. But it turned out they were being urged to have a second child.
Previously, when he heard about the complex situation within the Ming Jiao Clan in selecting someone to go to the Floating Temple, he imagined there would be some intricate plots and hidden struggles.
Turned out it was just a talent show?!
Was he using human standards to judge demon behavior?
“Brother Ke, actually, this is quite normal.”
“Hmm?”
“Think about it, demons are naturally stronger than humans. If they were also sly, wouldn’t they be driven to the South Border?”
“…”
Ke Mo nodded, but still had doubts.
“Why do a sea selection?”
“Because flowing down the main stream of this lake leads straight to the South China Sea, Brother Mo, you didn’t know?”
Wu Daming explained, looking at Ke Mo sympathetically.
Poor Brother Mo, who left the clan, hadn’t even seen the sea before.
