Chapter 717 (1/2)
This justified the Mysterious Heavenly Palace’s fear and caution surrounding the Dreadfiend Sea Naga, as well as the need for a long preparation time. The Blackfiend Dragon was already so powerful and the Dreadfiend Sea Naga’s cultivation base was even higher than that of the former’s. The battle was to be fought in the sea, which was definitely favorable to the Dreadfiend Sea Naga. The full extent of the heavenly beast’s power was something no one had personally seen before.
Zhou Weiqing was arranged to take the centermost spot on the Blackfiend Dragon’s back because his cultivation was the lowest. In front of him was Palace Master Dongfang and Meng Xing. Perhaps it was a coincidence that Meng Xing was just less than one meter away from where he was placed.
It was another form of enjoyment to be able to appreciate this beauty from behind. Meng Xing had a slim waist, according to the usual standard of beauty. Her dark hair cascaded straight like a waterfall down her back. The shifting current occasionally would part her hair like a hand stroking through a curtain of water to reveal her slender and the attractive curve that extended below her waist.
It was bouncy and upright! He did not notice before that the view from her back was so alluring. Zhou Weiqing gulped his saliva unconsciously.
It was also at the same time that Meng Xing’s icy voice drifted into his ear, “If you continue to stare in such a lascivious manner, I swear I will gouge out that disgusting pair of eyes from their sockets.”
Zhou Weiqing lowered his head helplessly. Fine, if she didn’t want him to stare, then he wouldn’t. However, he did take a peek occasionally and Xing Meng did not really chastise him for that.
The Blackfiend Dragon’s flight speed was so fast that even though they were gliding through the sky, none of them were able to catch the scenery beneath them clearly at all.
The heavy demonic clouds blocked the warmth of the sun and if looked from afar, the Blackfiend Dragon’s body was like a black arrow that shot through the sky.
In less than two hours, the expansive ocean that stretched to the horizon appeared before their very eyes. The rays of the sun danced ever gracefully on the surface of the water.
The weather that day was fine; there were no huge waves and the coastline seemed to be carved out of Earth itself, especially in contrast with the azure of the sea.
The element of water in the air around them became noticeably more concentrated. Even the demonic clouds around the Blackfiend Dragon seemed to decrease in size, as they were affected by the change in atmospheric elements.
This was the power of nature! Zhou Weiqing was secretly struck with awe. No wonder even the Blackfiend Dragon was wary of the sea-residing Darkfiend Sea Naga. After all, the sea was the naga’s territory.
Right then, Meng Xing’s voice appeared again through telepathy, “When the battle begins, use your Demonic Transformation to get as far away as you can. No one will be able to take care of you in the middle of combat.”
Zhou Weiqing chuckled and replied through telepathy, “Are you worried about me?”
Meng Xing did not answer. Zhou Weiqing continued, “Actually, what happened that day was just a misunderstanding. Can you blame me for wanting to live? That was my survival instinct kicking in; I had no choice but to use that as the last resort.”
Meng Xing finally replied, “Misunderstanding? You mean jumping off the cliff that day was also a misunderstanding? Your Demonic Transformation can form wings for flight so why were you so flustered from falling off the cliff?”
Zhou Weiqing had quite the gift of the gab and in his twisted ways, he made his own version of sense, “Things were different that day; everything happened too suddenly. Furthermore, every man loves beauty. You were right by my side and it was completely subconscious that I hugged you. When I realized what I was doing, you were already in my arms. If I had let go of you then, wouldn’t it appear to be too fake? Therefore, I had no choice but to continue hugging you. You can’t really put the blame on me, especially when you make it so comfortable to hug you.”
Meng Xing was fuming. This scoundrel was truly shameless. It was obvious that he had taken advantage of her but now it sounded like he was the one being taken advantage of. However, her nervousness from having to face Darkfiend Sea Naga soon was indeed slightly relaxed due to her little quarrel with Zhou Weiqing.
“This conversation is over. Later, just be on the lookout for yourself,” Meng Xing grumbled in conclusion.
Zhou Weiqing chuckled and said, “Does this mean that you are not angry with me anymore? Do you know how sad I was when you didn’t come and play with me for the past few days? I could barely sleep from missing you too much.”
Meng Xing responded angrily, “Shut up! You are always so lovey-dovey with your wife day in and day out. So, why would you miss me to the point of sleep deprivation? Do you really think I’m that gullible?”
Zhou Weiqing mumbled his explanation, “This… fact that I miss you doesn’t seem to conflict with my wife and I’s intimacy… will it?”
Due to the low volume of his voice and Meng Xing’s enraged state, she misread him and whipped around to glare at him angrily. She spat, “You sleazebag, how dare you think about me when you’re in bed with your wife?”
“Er… That was not what I meant,” Zhou Weiqing was quick to explain.
Even though they could not hear what the two was talking about, the group of people who stayed on the Blackfiend Dragon’s back were all intelligent people. Neutrally, they knew Zhou Weiqing and Meng Xing was communicating through telepathy. When they saw Meng Xing, who stood in front, turning back to glare angrily at Zhou Weiqing, the group of elders frowned with interest and curiosity.