The Torch Dragon Returns

The Netherworld Sea, deep within Mount Zhong, a sea of clouds stretching for ten thousand miles.

Suddenly, a strong wind arose, and the deep sea crashed against the reefs, causing the entire island to tremble violently.

"Our progenitor is finally about to break the seal! Fellow clansmen, let us welcome our progenitor's return!"

Yin Hao, the leader of the Silver-Pupils Tribe, and tens of thousands of his people ascended into the air, gazing fervently at the place where the Zhulong Ancestor was sealed.

The Zhulong Ancestor Torch Dragon Clan, the strongest among them, was sealed deep within the Netherworld Sea beneath Mount Zhong.

People from Tribes such as the Crimson-Pupils Tribe and the Blue-Pupils Tribe also came into the air, their feelings complicated.

With the Three Realms in turmoil and the Dragon King -level Zhulong Ancestor Dragon clan overseeing things, the chances of survival for the Torch Dragon Clan will undoubtedly increase.

However, the Zhulong Ancestor was sealed by the Taiyin Goddess in the Netherworld Sea Ice for hundreds of millions of years, causing him endless torment. Now that the progenitor of the Zhulong Ancestor has broken free of the seal, it is unknown whether he will seek revenge against the Human Race and become embroiled in the conflict between the Three Realms.

In High Antiquity times, Torch Dragon, along with the Eight Desolate Fire Dragon, the World-Destroying Black Dragon, and the Primordial Ancient Thunder Dragon, were all warlike. Over the years, Torch Dragon's hatred for the Human Race has only intensified.

"Go to the Taihua Sacred Ground and tell Lu Changsheng about this... The body of the Taiyin Goddess is with him. The Ancestor has returned and might cause him trouble. It's best to let him lay low for a while."

Yan Feng, the patriarch of the Crimson-Pupils Tribe, summoned a trusted aide and ordered him to depart immediately.

The Crimson-Pupils Tribe were puzzled. "Lu Changsheng is ultimately Human Race, why should we inform him?"

Yan Feng said worriedly, "This person is Child of Destiny. If the Ancestor wants to cause trouble for him, I'm afraid something will happen to the Ancestor. I'm doing this to avoid a conflict between the Ancestor and him. Besides, the Dragon Emperor descendant is his Disciple. What if the Dragon Emperor descendant grows up and comes after our Candle Torch Dragon Clan in the future? What should we do then?"

The Crimson-Pupils Tribe immediately broke out in a cold sweat. "That makes sense. I'll go to Taihua Mountain right away."

After the Crimson-Pupils Tribe members left, Yan Feng, along with Huozhang and the other Crimson-Pupils Tribe members, awaited the birth of Torch Dragon.

Boom!

Part of Mount Zhong Mountain collapsed, sending sand and dust billowing thousands of feet into the air, startling countless birds and Demon Beast.

The Netherworld Sea was thus engulfed by monstrous waves, which submerged the land adjacent to the sea.

The many seals left by the Taiyin Goddess hundreds of millions of years ago were broken, and an extremely cold and dazzling beam of light pierced through the Firmament, sweeping away the clouds.

When the pillar of light disappeared, a red-haired man appeared above Mount Zhong. His aura was extremely terrifying, and his eyes were all-powerful, as if he were a king ruling the world.

"Welcome back our ancestor!"

The Eight Tribes of the Torch Dragon Clan all submitted.

The Zhulong Ancestor Torch Dragon Clan Dragon King, one of the strongest Dragon Clan in High Antiquity times, second only to the Old Dragon Emperor, and possessed supreme power within the Torch Dragon Clan.

"You guys are too weak."

Torch Dragon swept his gaze over the descendants of Yan Feng, Huozhang, and Yin Hao, his tone seemingly tinged with dissatisfaction.

The only powerful figure in the Torch Dragon Clan is Yan Feng of the Crimson-Pupils Tribe, which is far inferior to that of the High Antiquity.

Yan Feng replied, "The High Antiquity War was extremely brutal, and many powerful beings perished, including our Torch Dragon Clan. If it weren't for the Guanghan Holy Land and Taihua Sacred Ground allowing our Torch Dragon Clan to guard the seal in the Netherworld Sea, and if our Torch Dragon Clan had relocated to the Yao Realm, we would probably have already been swallowed up by other Dragon Clan Tribe..."

"Shut up! We, the Torch Dragon Clan, do not need the charity of Human Race!"

Enraged, the Torch Dragon caused the dark waters of the Netherworld Sea to churn violently, forming a terrifying tsunami.

Faced with the ancestor's wrath, Yan Feng knew he couldn't argue with him, or he would suffer the consequences.

"Ancestor, during your seclusion, the Human Race bullied us far too much, especially Lu Changsheng of Taihua Sacred Ground. Now that you have emerged from seclusion, it is time to lead our Torch Dragon Clan to greatness once again."

Yin Hao stepped forward, his eyes filled with fervent passion.

This was the first time Torch Dragon had heard the name Lu Changsheng, but he wasn't someone it cared about. "The Taiyin Goddess sealed me in the Netherworld Sea. While I was breaking through the seal, I was also absorbing the Earth Fire power of the Netherworld Sea. Now my power has greatly increased. I'll go find the Taiyin Goddess to take revenge first, and then deal with the little guy you mentioned."

"The Ancestor's power is even greater than before?" Yin Hao was overjoyed. Even in High Antiquity times, Torch Dragon was Dragon King- level powerhouse; if his cultivation had increased further, his strength would be close to that of Dragon Emperor. "But as far as I know, the Taiyin Goddess is already dead..."

Torch Dragon's pupils contracted, and he was enraged once more. Wave after the Netherworld Sea, engulfing countless islands. "I haven't avenged her yet! How can she die!"

Yin Hao, having devised a plan to shift the blame, sneered, "Ancestor, as far as I know, although the Taiyin Goddess is dead, her body has been refined into a puppet, and the Talisman is with Lu Changsheng."

"I will grind him to dust. Where is he?"

Torch Dragon heard that the physical body of the Taiyin Goddess still existed, he finally had a target.

"Hehe, he's at Taihua Mountain. This junior is willing to accompany you, Ancestor."

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Yin Hao's eyes.

Lu Changsheng and the Taihua Sacred Ground ruined his plans. Now that the Ancestor is willing to take action, Lu Changsheng is doomed, and the Taihua Sacred Ground will be destroyed along with him.

As far as he knew, the only Taihua Goddess of Taihua Sacred Ground who could contend with Torch Dragon had perished.

Having absorbed the Earth Fire power from the Netherworld Sea, Torch Dragon's strength is no less than that of the High Antiquity times, and the Taihua Sacred Ground is no match for Torch Dragon.

"I still need to retrieve the magical Law Treasure from the Netherworld Realm, and I will go to Taihua Mountain in three days to demand the person back. You are quite good. After this matter is settled, I will teach you a Cultivation Method."

"Thank you, Ancestor!"

Yin Hao was overjoyed and immediately bowed in gratitude.

He was already a Dragon Clan God King Realm powerhouse, but he was still quite a distance from the Immortality Realm.

With the ancestor personally guiding him, it wouldn't be difficult for him to become Immortality Realm Dragon Clan powerhouse.

The Torch Dragon Clan has been dormant for many years, with only Yan Feng remaining as a powerful being. This is not only because most of the High Antiquity powerful beings died in the High Antiquity Calamity, but also because the Torch Dragon was sealed away.

Without guidance from a powerful figure like Torch Dragon, the Torch Dragon Clan's cultivation is slow, and very few can reach the God King Realm.

Now that the Dragon King has returned, Yin Hao has been appreciated and will sooner or later have the opportunity to become the second strongest being after Torch Dragon.

Yan Feng, Huozhang, and other powerful Crimson-Pupils Tribe all looked displeased upon seeing that their ancestor appreciated Yin Hao.

The Crimson-Pupils Tribe and the Silver-Pupils Tribe have always been at odds. If the Silver-Pupils Tribe were to rise to power, it would inevitably suppress the Crimson-Pupils Tribe.

Moreover, if the Torch Dragon and Silver-Pupils Tribe were to instigate a war with the Human Race's Daoist Holy Land, they would likely face annihilation.

Yan Feng sighed inwardly, "I hope Lu Changsheng and the Dragon Emperor descendant leave Taihua Mountain as soon as possible..."

In the Taihua Sacred Ground, Lu Changsheng rescued Lin Xuanshuang, Daoist Xingjian, and others who had been captured alive by the Blood Infant Ancestor.

Lu Changsheng's transformation into Great Expert and his killing of the Seventh-Grade Great Expert Blood Infant Ancestor greatly surprised Lin Shiyu.

However, before Lu Changsheng could rest, the Crimson-Pupils Tribe came knocking on his door.

"The Torch Dragon has finally broken through the seal. If it attacks, it might endanger the Holy Land. I'd better avoid its advance for now."

Upon hearing of the emergence of the Torch Dragon, Lu Changsheng decided to leave to avoid the limelight.

This Old Dragon is quite powerful.

"Xue'er seems to have gone to the Eastern Immortal Realm... The Demon-Suppressing Pass in the east has been breached, and the land is devastated. Xue'er may be in danger."