Daoist Friend, You Don't Want Your Dragon Clan...

Candle Dragon forcefully suppressed those surging thoughts.

He spoke slowly, his voice devoid of any emotion.

What's there to be reluctant about?

"To reiterate, since he has benefited from the Immortal Court's Fortune, he should naturally lend a helping hand when the Immortal Court Immortal Court is in danger."

"This is a transaction, and also our duty."

Suddenly, the East King Duke burst into laughter, which echoed throughout the empty Crystal Palace.

"Haha, fellow Daoist, why bother with these formalities between us?"

"Fellow Daoist, stop being so stubborn."

"If you, fellow Daoist, are in good health, your lifespan will be endless."

"Naturally, we hope that younger generations like Ao Hai can experience more trials and tribulations and grow through hardship."

Even if they perish, the Dragon Clan will still have you as its pillar of strength.

The smile on East King Duke's face gradually faded. He took a step forward and stared intently at Candle Dragon.

"But, fellow Daoist... your days are numbered, aren't they?"

Upon hearing this, the air in the hall seemed to freeze instantly.

Candle Dragon was deeply shaken, but he remained outwardly calm.

"Fellow Daoist, what do you mean?"

His voice had taken on a chill.

"Fellow Daoist, please stop hiding it."

East King Duke shook his head, looking as if to say, "I have already seen through everything."

"You and I are beings Eon, standing before us."

"Going through all those shady tricks and cover-ups would only make us look worse, wouldn't it?"

"Fellow Daoist, you have survived the Dragon-Han Tribulation to this day; you must have suffered indelible Dao injuries."

Candle Dragon's brows finally furrowed tightly.

Those golden eyes instantly became incredibly sharp.

How did you know?

"Ao Hai and the others would never tell you this!"

"Could it be... that you used some kind of trick on them?!"

As he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and a terrifying pressure emanated from his aged body.

His Surrounding Body Magic Power surged, and the entire Crystal Palace hummed and trembled.

If the East King Duke doesn't provide a reasonable explanation, he will ensure that this Lord of the Immortal Court never leaves the East Sea Dragon Palace!

Despite Candle Dragon's overwhelming rage, East King Duke remained calm.

Fellow Daoist, you're overthinking it.

"Now that Ao Hai and the others have joined my Immortal Court Immortal Court, they are now my people."

"How could I, the East King Duke, use such underhanded methods against my own people?"

Candle Dragon's imposing aura remained undiminished as he coldly asked.

"Then how did you know?"

The East King Duke smiled, a hint of smugness in his expression.

"Ao Hai and the others have been in the Immortal Court for so many years, how could I not deduce something like this?"

"Then I would be a terrible failure as the ruler of the Immortal Court."

"Fellow Daoist, don't you agree?"

These words sent a chill down Candle Dragon's spine.

He slowly withdrew his aura, and the pressure in the hall suddenly vanished.

He remained silent for a long time before finally admitting it openly.

"Indeed, my days are numbered."

"But so what?"

Candle Dragon raised his eyes, regaining his calm and composed demeanor.

"I cannot drag my entire Dragon Clan back into this quagmire of war just for the sake of Ao Hai and a few others."

"Fellow Daoist's love and care for the Dragon Clan is truly admirable."

The East King Duke praised him, then his tone turned cold and realistic.

"But... fellow Daoist, why deceive yourself?"

"Fellow Daoist, don't you understand that in this Primordial Wilderness, without strength, one can only live at the very bottom?"

"If you were to unfortunately pass away one day, the Dragon Clan would lose your last pillar of strength, and no new Quasi-Sage expert would emerge from the clan..."

"Fellow Daoist, do you think the Dragon Clan had a good time in the Primordial Wilderness world back then?"

"After all, your Dragon Clan was a dominant force in the world during the Dragon-Han Period, with profound foundations."

"I wonder how many resources they've acquired, and how many rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures they've obtained."

"These things are coveted by countless creatures."

"The most Great Powers in Primordial Wilderness primordial world may not necessarily be interested in the Dragon Clan."

"But it's hard to say about others."

"Do you think Ao Hai, a mere Grand Unity Golden Immortal Peak, could protect such a vast Dragon Clan?"

Can we protect this boundless wealth from Four Seas?

Candle Dragon remained silent, his face extremely grim.

The East King Duke continued to exert pressure, pressing forward relentlessly.

"Moreover, this great war between the Immortal Court and the Demon Clan Race is so dangerous; swords and spears have no eyes."

"If anything were to happen to Ao Hai... then your Dragon Clan would truly lose its last glimmer of hope."

"Even if we assume that Ao Hai survives this great battle by sheer luck, what if my Immortal Court is defeated?"

"Without the protection of the Immortal Court's Fortune, do you think Ao Hai's cultivation can advance any further?"

"After all, Ao Hai has a very high chance of advancing to Quasi-Sage!"

"Fellow Daoist, you don't want this either..."

"Let your Dragon Clan lose this last hope!"

Candle Dragon fell completely silent.

The East King Duke is right.

The Dragon Clan is entirely supported by these old guys.

Once he falls, there will be no new Quasi-Sage to suppress the Fortune.

The wealth accumulated by the Dragon Clan over countless Eon becomes a deadly poison, attracting the covetous eyes of countless living beings.

At that time, the Dragon Clan will not only be unable to maintain its isolated existence, but even the survival of its bloodline will likely be in question.

Seeing Candle Dragon deep in thought, East King Duke knew the time was right.

He slowly opened his mouth and threw out his chips.

"If you, fellow Daoist, are willing to lend my Immortal Court a hand and join me in fighting against the Demon Clan."

"I can promise that Ao Hai, and all the Dragon Clan elites who join the Immortal Court, will be granted permission."

"They are all withdrawing from this great battle; there's no need for them to fight on the front lines!"

Upon hearing this condition, Candle Dragon suddenly raised its head.

East King Duke ignored his reaction and continued speaking.

"Moreover, after the great battle, regardless of victory or defeat..."

"I can teach Ao Hai the Slaying Three Corpses Method, helping him to sever his corpses and advance to the Quasi-Sage Realm!"

"If Ao Hai wishes to pursue the path of Prove Dao with Laws, our Immortal Court's resources will be tilted towards him to lend him a helping hand."

"However, I still suggest that Ao Hai take the path of Slaying Three Corpses."

"After all, times have changed. Dragon-Han Period, the Law Great Dao flourished, and it was still possible to glimpse the path to enlightenment."

"In today's Primordial Wilderness, the Path of Laws is becoming increasingly difficult, except for those Wu Clan who are born with the Law Power."

"The Great Powers -Quasi-Sage in the Primordial Wilderness all followed the path of Slaying Three Corpses to Path to Sainthood."

A confident smile graced the face of the East King Duke.

"It has the Fortune of my Immortal Court, plus the inherent strength of the Dragon Clan."

With our two families giving our full support, Ao Hai will surely be able to advance to the Quasi-Sage Realm!

"By then, even if you, fellow Daoist... are truly gone."

"With Ao Hai, this new Quasi-Sage, in charge, it's enough to protect the Dragon Clan and keep them safe and sound in this cruel Primordial Wilderness."

"Fellow Daoist, what do you think?"

After East King Duke finished speaking, he fell silent, simply watching Candle Dragon and awaiting his answer.

Inside the main hall, there was a deathly silence.

Candle Dragon lowered his head, and no one could see his expression.

Those aged eyes were filled with countless thoughts as they weighed this deal that concerned the Fate of the Dragon Clan race.

After a long while, Candle Dragon let out a long, weary sigh.

He knew he had no choice.