When Xuandu stepped into the territory of the Northern Sea, Kunpeng instantly sensed his arrival. In an instant, the previously turbulent sea suddenly fell calm, as if time itself had frozen. A colossal figure slowly rose from the ocean depths, resembling a giant beast awakening from the deep sea. Kunpeng's body blotted out the sun and sky; his outstretched wings seemed capable of covering the entire firmament, and every single feather shimmered with a metallic luster. His eyes resembled two giant red suns, radiating a majestic and piercing light that made others dare not meet his gaze.
"Who dares trespass in the Northern Sea?" Kunpeng's voice rolled like thunder across heaven and earth, echoing through the cosmos and sending ripples across the surface of the sea. These ripples rapidly expanded outward, as if in response to the great ocean itself.
Xuandu hurriedly checked his momentum, planting his feet firmly in midair, and bowed respectfully. "Senior Kunpeng," he said, "I am Xuandu, junior disciple sent by my grandmaster, Laozi." His voice was firm and steady, carrying deep respect for Kunpeng while also betraying a hint of tension.
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