A Secret Alliance

A group of Demon Race soldiers found a black scale in the warehouse of a wealthy Sea Race merchant.

It was placed in a box in the center of the warehouse, with mysterious dark patterns faintly appearing on it.

An inexplicable pressure condensed and lingered above them, causing the soldiers' hair to stand on end instantly, and they instinctively retreated to create distance.

But after a moment, the soldiers discovered that the scales did not move at all; they simply lay quietly in the beautiful, soft velvet inside the box.

They gradually adapted to the oppressive aura and slowly relaxed.

The soldier who had previously stepped forward and used the tip of his knife to lift the lid of the box now stepped forward again.

He gently closed the box lid with the back of his knife, then carefully removed the box from the table with his hand.

"Hey, I say, something doesn't look right with this thing. Are you really sure you want to take it?"

Just then, one of his young companions suddenly spoke up, his voice revealing a hint of worry.

The soldier stopped and turned to look at his young comrade, a serious expression on his face.

He had clearly realized the scales were unusual, and seemed to recognize the species they belonged to.

"Of course I know this thing is not simple."

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "That's precisely why I must take it."

He knew very well that such an obviously unusual item was definitely not something a lowly soldier like himself could hide.

If discovered, the consequences would likely be disastrous.

However, he didn't dare to just leave it there.

After all, the owner of these scales was clearly a formidable figure, and the race to which he belonged was not to be underestimated.

If this angers the owner of the scales, the Demon Race army that is currently encamped and preparing to rest for a while will be ambushed.

He would be lucky to be cut into a thousand pieces.

After a brainstorming session, he finally decided to pass this hot potato to his superiors.

After all, having spent many years in the military, he knew that the best solution to this kind of problem was to let someone with more power and ability handle it.

As for how his superiors would handle the scales, that was beyond his control.

Even superiors have their own superiors; let him worry about it.

Anyway, he was just a low-ranking soldier.

If things really blow up, he, who has already distanced himself from the matter, will at most sign a confidentiality agreement afterward.

And so, the Demon Race army obtained a Dragon King's Shed Scale.

A scale left behind by Yuanli Li when he was ordered to strengthen the connection between Chongming City and various Sea Race cities.

"Lord Yuan Shun, isn't it somewhat inappropriate for His Highness to send out two of that person's scales?"

A member of the guard responsible for protecting the Crown Prince reported to Yuan Shun using a special communication device within the guard unit.

Although they were supposed to be the Crown Prince's guards, their superior was Yuan Shun.

No, that's not right. To be precise, they are loyal to the Dragon King.

They only treated him with utmost respect because the Dragon King appointed him to lead these people in protecting the Crown Prince.

Does His Majesty know?

He asked if the matter had been reported to the Dragon King.

"We already know. His Highness made no attempt to conceal it; he sent the items out openly and legitimately through the military."

That means the Dragon King tacitly approved of this.

"Then don't worry about it. Be careful not to ruin what the higher-ups are trying to do."

"Yes."

"There's one more thing."

Yuan Shun's expression was somewhat cold, and his voice carried a hint of chill, "That is the Crown Prince recognized by His Majesty, not those officials and nobles you usually protect."

"Put away your arrogant attitude. It's none of your business to judge what the Crown Prince does."

If it weren't for his certainty that these people were 100% loyal to the Dragon King and the Dragon Spirit Species Royal Family.

Those who casually speculate and question the Crown Prince, who is now in charge of part of the government, should be dealt with.

After saying that, Yuan Shun cut off the communication without hesitation.

It's inconvenient not having a suitable "knife" at hand; it seems he needs to return to the Crown Prince's side as soon as possible.

Shisui slowly folded its wings and descended once more to the central part of the Lantiao Continent.

Currently, the Human Race, the Demon Race, and the Sea Race are still at war.

However, they will not refuse to cooperate in the fight against the Heaven-Controlling Realm.

With the Dragon King's Shed Scales, the three groups of the Heaven-Controlling Realm and the Insect Mother of the Insect Race will secretly unite.

It's only a matter of time.

As for the Beastfolk...

Although the Beast King is the strongest fighter among the many Heaven-Controlling Realm.

Yet it was also the one most thoroughly suppressed.

The Planetary Will placed heavy shackles around him and paid close attention to him.

Trying to bypass the Planetary Will to contact him is not only difficult, but also unnecessary.

Shisui only needs to know when the temporarily allied Heaven-Controlling Realm is going to officially make its move.

He will then manually awaken the Beast King.

Now, the real focus should be on the two Heaven-Controlling Realm of the Tree Spirit Race.

Dodder Species Dragon Whisker and Long-Life Elder Banyan Species.

One of them slumbers beneath the Jade Swallow Continent, and is no less formidable than the Beast King.

The other is the only one in the Heaven-Controlling Realm who is rumored to be unrestricted by the Planetary Will.

With all the current Heaven-Controlling Realm suppressed by the Planetary Will, the Long-Life Elder could even be considered the strongest.

Shisui has now landed on the outskirts of his territory.

Before your eyes stretches an endless sea of trees, standing in stark contrast to the rolling sand dunes behind you.

The high temperature dissipated under the shade of the tree canopy, and entering the woods was like stepping into the night; the coolness made one shiver slightly involuntarily.

Shisui, however, will not be affected by the sudden drop in temperature.

His senses spread out, and the air was filled with Psychic Energy far more concentrated than in the desert region.

Therefore, finding a tree spirit that is one with the forest amidst abundant Psychic Energy is no easy task.

Moreover, this forest in the south-central part of the Lantiao Continent is a vast habitat for the Tree Spirit Species.

Let alone finding the tree spirit, we should be thanking our lucky stars if we don't get lost in the intricate mountain forest.

This might stump others, but it certainly won't Shisui, who has a large number of Radiant Feathers.

Radiant Feathers was released in batches to locate places where tree spirits might exist.

The senses that spread out Shisui are responsible for determining the tree spirit's exact location.

He searched very quickly, without even bothering to hide his purpose of finding the tree spirit.

Before long, before Shisui could find the Tree Spirit Species, some people couldn't sit still any longer.

"Hey! You over there! Using your senses to scan other people's property like that, have you no manners?!"

A "fish" has taken the bait.