Chapter 1984: Chapter 1980: A Proper Place of Settlement “Actually, you need not go to such lengths, I had no intention of killing her. But while the death penalty may be spared, the punishment cannot be avoided. I will imprison her in the Dragon Palace’s great prison for a hundred years as a sanction.” Shen Luo looked at the two of them for a moment and said. “Thank you, Elder.” The Mirror Fiend was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately bowed. “You don’t need to follow me around. If you are willing to join the Dragon Palace, I believe Daoist friend Ao Hong would also welcome you.” Shen Luo said with a smile. “Naturally.” Ao Hong nodded and also spoke. “Thank you, Elder, thank you, Dragon King.” The Mirror Fiend hesitated no more and bowed again. After settling these matters, Ao Hong took Shen Luo and left the Crystal Palace, heading deeper into the Dragon Palace. Along the way, there were fewer and fewer Descendants of the Dragon Palace, until they passed through a Coral Forest, arriving seemingly in a forbidden area where not a single Dragon Palace guard was seen. “Brother Ao, where are you taking me?” Shen Luo couldn’t hold back his curiosity any longer and asked. “You wanted to place the entrance to the Divine Demon Well, right? I’m taking you to a suitable place.” Ao Hong replied with a mysterious smile. Shen Luo felt a stirring in his heart, but said nothing more. After passing through the Coral Forest, a grey-white giant clam appeared before them, its form merged with the seabed rocks. From a distance, it looked like an oval-shaped giant stone, covered with barnacles and kelp. Ao Hong approached the grey-white giant clam, took out a token from his bosom, and activated the prohibition on it. Immediately, a golden light shot from the token, striking the clam. The clam trembled slightly, and its closed shell began to slowly open, revealing a blue vortex inside that emitted waves of spatial fluctuations. “Let’s go.” Ao Hong called out, entering the vortex first. Shen Luo followed closely behind. After a dizzying whirl, Shen Luo’s vision returned to clarity, and he found himself in an underwater space covered with white fine sand. Shen Luo looked around and found that all around him on the white sandy ground were white dragon bones, varying in size, some perfectly intact, others partially incomplete. “This place appears quite special, is it some kind of forbidden area?” Shen Luo retracted his gaze and looked toward Ao Hong. “Indeed. This is the burial ground of the East Sea Dragon Clan, also known as the Dragon Tomb. Aside from those who fall unexpectedly in secret realms or leave no remains, nearly all dragon clan members choose to lay their bones here posthumously. It is a vital source of fortune for our East Sea Dragon lineage.” Ao Hong explained. “Is this what you chose as the location for the Divine Demon Well?” Shen Luo asked in surprise. “The placement of the entrance to the Divine Demon Well needs to be discreet and abundant in spiritual energy, and currently, only here in the East Sea is most suitable.” Ao Hong replied. “No.” Shen Luo immediately shook his head in refusal. “The placement of the entrance to the Divine Demon Well is important, but it cannot be put in the dragon clan’s resting place.” “Brother Shen, don’t refuse. With the dragon clan’s fortune aiding suppression, even if you’re not staying in the East Sea, you can be more at ease, and it’s easier for me to help guard it.” Ao Hong smiled and said. At these words, Shen Luo hesitated, as a black-and-white figure appeared, it was the Lord of Black and White. “Such rich Dragon Qi, this place is…” The Lord of Black and White was perplexed as he appeared and looked around. “Black and White Daoist friend, would it be suitable to place the entrance to the Divine Demon Well here?” Shen Luo asked. “This place is rich in Dragon Qi and abundant in spiritual energy, placing it here would be excellent.” The Lord of Black and White thought briefly before speaking. Ao Hong was pleased to hear this. “Then I must trouble the ancestors of the dragon clan.” Seeing the situation, Shen Luo could only say. Afterward, he summoned the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and with the Lord of Black and White’s assistance, the map unfurled with a vast “whirr,” transforming into a giant painting that covered the sky. Shen Luo moved to the center of the Dragon Tomb and selected an area, casting a spell. Beams of silver light shot from the Map of Mountains and Rivers, growing brighter by the moment. After a quarter of an hour, the silver light from the map was too intense to look at directly, as vast spatial power echoed within the tomb, causing it to tremble incessantly. Shen Luo’s form sped forth, hovering in mid-air, his hands moving like car wheels, then lifting them to press outward. The Map of Mountains and Rivers shook violently with a loud “boom,” as half of Little Western Paradise flew out and slowly landed in the Dragon Tomb. Though Shen Luo’s movements seemed gentle and light, the moment the landscape settled, the entire Dragon Tomb, and even the whole East Sea Dragon Palace, trembled vigorously. Within the Ten Thousand Buddha’s Golden Pagoda, spiritual patterns on the Divine Demon Pillar lit up, embedding into the surrounding void, appearing to take root, and soon merged with the Dragon Tomb, calming the disturbances. The black-and-white spiritual patterns on the Divine Demon Pillar rapidly brightened, as a black and white vortex appeared in the void behind with a crackle, albeit smaller than when it was in the East Sea Abyss. Pure spiritual energy seeped from the black-and-white vortex, and within moments, the Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Qi in the Dragon Tomb became doubly rich. Pure Demonic Qi also gushed from the black-and-white vortex, similarly filling the Dragon Tomb. Later, on the advice of the Lord of Black and White, Shen Luo summoned Fire Spirit Child to help arrange a three-layer array outside the Divine Demon Pillar, finally using secret methods to set the entrance of the Divine Demon Pillar here. “Thank you, Elder Black and White.” Shen Luo cupped his fists in gratitude to the Lord of Black and White. “No need for such courtesy. It should be me thanking you for finding me a nice dwelling place. If you have any requests in the future, I will try my best to assist you.” The Lord of Black and White replied. “Also, now that you are the Guardian of the Divine Demon Well here, there’s no need to address me as Elder, just call me by my name.” The Lord of Black and White added. “In that case, Black and White Daoist friend, I do indeed have a favor to ask.” Shen Luo spoke. The Lord of Black and White’s expression remained unchanged as he looked at him, indicating to continue. After setting the Divine Demon Pillar in place, Shen Luo and Ao Hong returned to the Crystal Palace. “Here is the Restriction Token for entering and exiting the Dragon Tomb, there’s only this one piece, keep it well.” Ao Hong tossed the token to Shen Luo, reminding him. Shen Luo accepted it without hesitation, raising his hand to catch it. After exchanging a few words, Ao Hong went to attend to Dragon Palace affairs, seizing the opportunity to thoroughly sweep away the Demon Alliance forces lingering in the East Sea, keeping him busy for a while. Shen Luo had been offered accommodation in a Water Palace Side Court within the Dragon Palace, but he did not go there to rest. Instead, he turned to visit Yuan Qiu’s Service Manor. Seeing Shen Luo visit unannounced, Yuan Qiu was somewhat surprised. However, Shen Luo was direct, saying: “Daoist friend Yuan Qiu, do you remember the matter I asked for your help with before?”