Urban God-level Youth

Su Xuanji had a light smile on her exquisite face: "I wonder if Mr. Qin is interested in that black dragon we just saw?"

Qin Hao shook his head: "No interest, that black dragon is too formidable."

Su Xuanji: "Although the black dragon is powerful, it's now seriously injured. If the five of us join forces, we might be able to subdue it."

Hearing her words, Qin Hao was slightly taken aback: "Subdue it? That might not be your true intention, right!"

Sun Xuanji giggled: "Exactly, Mr. Qin is indeed a clever man. We're here to investigate the condition of this black dragon, not to subdue it. But I think Mr. Qin is extraordinary, and only this black dragon is worthy to be your mount."

Ning Ziyuan, Ding Jinyang, and Cang Tian all looked at Su Xuanji and Qin Hao, somewhat puzzled as to why Su Xuanji would tell Qin Hao about this matter.

Qin Hao could hear them, and his mind raced. If they could tame that black dragon, it would indeed be great. This creature could contend with several Supreme Realm masters. With his help, it might break through to the Supreme Realm, making its combat power even more terrifying.

Su Xuanji continued: "With the combat power of the five of us, dealing with an injured dragon shouldn't be too much of a problem. We just want to clarify the black dragon's condition. Mr. Qin can take advantage of the situation to tame it. Cooperation would be beneficial to us both."

Qin Hao thought for a moment and then nodded: "Alright, this black dragon's strength is quite decent."

At this time, Ning Ziyuan also spoke: "Our success rate will be much higher if Mr. Qin joins us."

Ding Jinyang and Cang Tian said nothing. Since both Su Xuanji and Ning Ziyuan agreed, they didn't bother to oppose either, since they were here to investigate the true condition of the black dragon and confirm if the legendary Dragon Palace had emerged.

Qin Hao looked at them and asked: "When should we make our move?"

"Let's wait for a while. We'll circle here a couple of times and enter the seabed once we're sure no one is around." Su Xuanji replied.

The group flew up above the sea, circling twice to confirm there was no one around before diving into the ocean depths.

Under the sea, they emitted Spiritual Energy to ward off the water.

Qin Hao exchanged for a few Water Avoiding Elixirs in the Merit Mall. After taking the elixir, there was no need to emit Spiritual Energy, as the seawater would automatically recede, making movement as free as on land.

Soon, they descended several thousand meters. At this depth, the pressure was immense, and Su Xuanji and the others were expending more Spiritual Energy, making their hearts sink. At this rate, if faced with the black dragon, they'd barely have any combat power.

No wonder those Supreme Realm experts dared not enter the seabed to fight it.

If battles occur deep underwater, ordinary cultivators might only exert four or five-tenths of their power, or even just two or three-tenths if deeper.

The four of them had never ventured this deep, so they were unfamiliar with the seabed conditions until now.

Su Xuanji glanced at Ning Ziyuan and the others. She already had thoughts of retreat, as the deep sea conditions far exceeded her expectations.

Ning Ziyuan frowned slightly. She planned to use a magical artifact to reduce effort, but if they battled the black dragon, their combat power might be significantly diminished.

At this moment, Qin Hao looked at them and said: "Really? You all don't have even a water-repelling artifact?"

The four turned to look at him upon hearing his voice, seeing Qin Hao strolling leisurely on the seabed, without emitting any Spiritual Energy, with seawater retreating wherever he went.

"You have Water Avoiding Elixirs?" Ning Ziyuan was surprised.

Water Avoiding Elixirs are far superior to water-repelling artifacts, which require a cultivator to activate, limiting their combat power. If they had Water Avoiding Elixirs, their combat power could be fully unleashed.

Qin Hao nodded slightly: "You dared to venture deep without any preparation? Are you fearless or just ignorant?"

"Watch your words." Ding Jinyang's face darkened as he took out a magical artifact, causing the surrounding seawater to retreat.

He had a water-repelling artifact and instantly activated it.

Su Xuanji walked over to Qin Hao and said: "Mr. Qin, you're really mean. You had Water Avoiding Elixirs but didn't take them out earlier, making us waste so much Spiritual Energy."

"These are Top-Grade Water Resistance Elixirs, extremely rare outside and almost impossible to buy."

The art of alchemy faded significantly after the Ancient Times, and this type doesn't boost cultivation or realm, making them rarer.

Ning Ziyuan was speechless at his words. Was this an attempt to extract some benefit from us?

Su Xuanji pouted charmingly: "By helping us now, Mr. Qin, we can assist you with all our might when dealing with the black dragon. Imagine your triumph riding the black dragon across the continent, mesmerizing countless young ladies with Mr. Qin's charisma."

Qin Hao looked at Su Xuanji and asked: "Are you a fox spirit?"

Su Xuanji's face changed slightly but quickly returned to normal: "Mr. Qin is indeed perceptive. How did you see through it? Did I slip up somewhere?"

"There were no flaws. But since you and Ning Ziyuan came from the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain, you are evidently not of the human race. Within the demon race, someone as charming and alluring as Miss Su can only belong to the fox demon clan."

Su Xuanji's expression remained unchanged, still smiling: "Mr. Qin's praise makes me feel quite bashful."

Qin Hao handed three Top-Grade Water Resistance Elixirs to Ning Ziyuan, Su Xuanji, and Cang Tai, then looked at Ding Jinyang: "Brother Ding, are you sure you don't want this Top-Grade Water Resistance Elixir?"

Ding Jinyang hesitated. He wanted it but couldn't swallow his pride.

Ning Ziyuan said: "Brother Ding, don't be polite. These Top-Grade Water Resistance Elixirs allow us to fully unleash our combat power under the sea. While you have a water-repelling artifact, it affects your combat power."

Qin Hao smiled slightly: "Brother Ding, take it. I hope everyone will give their best effort to help me capture that dragon."

Ding Jinyang accepted the Top-Grade Water Resistance Elixir, and the group continued deeper toward the seabed. This time, they moved as if walking on land, without any fearsome pressure.

Soon they were nearly ten thousand meters deep, almost touching the seabed ground.

"The black dragon's lair should be nearby. Once we reach the seabed, everyone spread out to search, and notify the others once found." Ning Ziyuan instructed the group.