The Sea Lord Grows Old

The more they talked, the more they clicked. Gui Wanhai smiled as he looked at the wine gourd.

"Brother Yi, this wine of yours is mellow and fragrant, truly pleasing. It must be a rare treasure, hard to come by even in ten thousand years, right?"

Having wandered the mortal world for tens of thousands of years, there was no fine wine he hadn't seen.

Today, he could set aside his status and praise the wine before him, naturally because he loved the crow for the sake of its rook—because Yi Feng was a rare kindred spirit.

A mortal cultivator who understood wine and also didn't eat seafood was simply too rare.

People often say that drinking is about the mood.

This moment was exactly that.

Even before the fine wine touched his lips, Gui Wanhai was already in high spirits, feeling a sense of carefree joy he hadn't experienced in who knows how long.

Faced with the continuous praise, Yi Feng smiled without speaking.

The wine was indeed decent, but only decent. This green-haired fellow was a passionate soul, but Yi Feng wasn't about to get carried away.

While pouring wine into two cups, he finally responded with a smile.

"It's alright."

"If there's a chance in the future, I'll let you taste the wine I brew myself. It should be just a little bit better than this."

Hearing this, Gui Wanhai's eyes widened a bit.

"Oh..."

"I wouldn't have guessed Brother Yi is also a master brewer. Admirable, truly admirable!"

Whether it was boasting or not, daring to say such a thing meant he was truly someone who understood wine, likely with some real skill. Gui Wanhai grew even more fond of the cultivator sitting across from him.

It was the first time he had ever felt curious about a human, a rather wondrous and novel feeling.

The two raised their cups and clinked them together. The fine wine slid down their throats, smooth and mellow.

Gui Wanhai wore an expression of pure enjoyment, which soon turned into one of regret.

"This wine is indeed a rare vintage!"

"What a pity, what a pity!"

"The two of us sharing this one gourd probably won't be enough to truly enjoy ourselves. But if we suppress our cultivation to drink, we might end up dead drunk. It's really... a dilemma of love and hate!"

Gui Wanhai was quite blunt, voicing his thoughts without any pretense or affectation, immediately hitting upon a drinker's eternal sorrow.

Fine wine is not always available, but a true friend who appreciates it is even harder to find!

Today, having both was a rare occasion, yet they couldn't fully indulge. For someone who loved wine as much as life itself, this was indeed a great regret.

Hearing this, Yi Feng laughed.

"Haha."

"What's so difficult about that? I have plenty more wine! If that's still not enough, let's just suppress our cultivation and drink to our heart's content!"

As he spoke, a stream of light flashed from Yi Feng's storage ring.

A full five more wine gourds materialized on the table, making Gui Wanhai's eyes sparkle with light!

"Damn..."

"Brother Yi, this, this!"

"You are so generous and free-spirited, a true man of passion! I hardly know what to do. If you have any request, just name it!"

He had finally waited for these words.

Yi Feng smiled slightly and, while pouring more wine, probed casually.

"Brother Gui, you exaggerate."

"We hit it off right away, no need for such formality. However, since you brought it up, I am a bit curious about the earlier matter of the Star Lord..."

"You know, us outsiders new to the Divine Land can't help but be a little curious."

Gui Wanhai was momentarily taken aback, then immediately laughed and slapped his thigh.

"Such a trivial matter, hardly worth mentioning!"

"Since Brother Yi is curious, I shall hold nothing back and tell you all I know!"

They were already calling each other brothers in the blink of an eye. Gui Wanhai leaned in closer, his expression intimate.

"Brother Yi."

"Actually, these matters aren't particularly special. It's just that most people's cultivation realms and knowledge aren't sufficient to come into contact with them."

"The so-called Star Lord, as the name implies, is the master of a planet. In reality, they are the masters of human cultivators. It's just because human cultivators are so numerous that the title 'Star Lord' is used grandly. They control billions of cultivators and allocate resources across various domains."

Yi Feng nodded slowly, listening attentively.

"I see."

"Judging by your tone, Brother Gui, it seems there are other formidable existences?"

Gui Wanhai smiled, put down his cup, and a look of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Yi is indeed sharp and perceptive."

"Correct. Besides the Star Lord, there are naturally other formidable existences. Taking our Lan Star as an example, there is also the Sea Lord who rules the Ancient Sea Clans, and the Demon Lord who commands billions of demonic beings."

"These three are the pinnacle existences for all living beings on the entire Lan Star."

"It is said that the current Demon Lord is exceptionally gifted by nature, having long since comprehended the Great Dao. The Star Lord is even more peerless in talent, hailed as a genius unseen among humans for tens of thousands of years, who founded the Godfall Land and led humanity to its current peak."

The pinnacle existences of Lan Star...

Just hearing about them, they sounded like dazzling figures as brilliant as the sun and moon!

Merely hearing their names was enough to shake one's heart with awe.

If there was a chance in the future to encounter one of them, they could probably extinguish him with the flick of a finger, allowing him to complete his death-seeking mission on the spot.

Yi Feng listened with growing excitement, feeling a surge of hope for his life's goal.

At the same time, he grew even more curious.

"Brother Gui, according to what you say, these three are truly terrifying!"

"However, why did you only mention the Star Lord and the Demon Lord, but said nothing about the Sea Lord? Is this one even more terrifying? If that's the case, that would be truly frightening!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Gui Wanhai's hand, holding the cup, froze in mid-air.

"The Sea Lord...?"

He slowly put down the cup, his tone dropping a few notes.

"This one... better not to mention."

Hearing only half the story was the most torturous!

Yi Feng frowned anxiously, puzzled, and cupped his hands as he leaned in closer.

"Brother Gui, what do you mean by that? The Sea Lord is a major figure, why not mention him? We are drinking companions, you can't keep secrets from me!"

Information about these three major figures was crucial to Yi Feng.

Even snippets of intelligence might prove immensely useful in the future. At the very least, he needed a basic understanding of their relative strengths so he could seek them out in order later.

Seeing Yi Feng's eager gaze, Gui Wanhai couldn't help but sigh softly.

"Ah..."

The world knows the mighty name of the Sea Lord, and how could he himself not have felt the same way back then?

Ruling the Sea Clans for tens of thousands of years, dominating the vast seas and shaking Lan Star!

What glorious times those were!

In those days.

He too had once been proud to have such a great father, feeling honored to be the son of the Sea Lord!

Even after achieving considerable cultivation later, before his father, he always felt an immense gap. Whether in strength or shrewdness, he seemed immature and incomparable.

But now...

This overlord of the seas had been in secluded cultivation for tens of thousands of years.

Withdrawn from the world, his fame fading day by day!

The once domineering and invincible Sea Lord was almost forgotten. Various sea clans took the opportunity to carve up the seas, plunging the entire maritime realm into chaos.

All sorts of riff-raff dared to call themselves Sea Lords.

Were they even worthy?!

Tens of thousands of years ago, they wouldn't have dared even with ten extra guts!

No matter how indignant he felt in his heart, Gui Wanhai's seniority was still shallow. He was utterly powerless to reverse the chaotic situation. The once towering, unreachable figure of the Sea Lord had also dimmed in his heart.

He could not understand his father's choice.

Now, hearing Yi Feng's inquiry, he felt a complex mix of emotions.

"The Sea Lord is old."

"He is no longer what he once was, far inferior to the other two. It's better not to talk about this."

So the third one was already old.

Yi Feng listened with great regret!

If he had known about such an existence earlier, made inquiries everywhere, and sought him out, he might have succeeded in finding death long ago. What a missed opportunity with a truly terrifying figure!

Truly born at the wrong time!

Sighing with emotion, Yi Feng nodded in response.

"I see."

"It is always lamentable to see a hero in his twilight years. If only I could have begun my cultivation tens of thousands of years earlier, I might have witnessed the Sea Lord in his majestic prime. What a great joy that would have been in one's life!"

As these words rang out, Gui Wanhai's heart clenched tightly.

"A hero in his twilight years..."

"Well said! Excellently put!"

"Brother Yi, those are profound words indeed! They call for a full cup of wine!"

Even if he was unwilling to admit it aloud, in his heart, he forever remembered his father's glory. Hearing the heartfelt admiration from a complete stranger, he felt immensely gratified.

His father had long since left an indelible mark upon Lan Star!

Faced with Gui Wanhai's sudden surge of passion, Yi Feng also felt greatly inspired. Even if the third great one had aged, there were still the other two pinnacle giants. The great path of life was full of hope!

Raising his cup in excitement, he made a spirited proposal.

"It's rare for us to connect so well. Today, let's drink freely and heartily, not stopping until we are thoroughly drunk!"