A Fatal Threat, Eastern Duke Compromises

"If I say no?!"

Eastern Duke stared grimly in Li Yun's direction.

Though he already knew the reason behind this matter, that did not mean he was willing to accept such an outcome.

Failure alone was already hard enough to accept, let alone having to pay a price in exchange for his own life.

Although the Sea Calming Divine Pearl did not belong to him, and he did not even think this matter could affect him personally, that did not mean he could agree to it.

After all, Eastern Duke cared about his reputation.

If he truly agreed, where would his dignity be?

If word got out, what face would he have left to dominate the Primordial World in the future?

"Won't agree?"

Li Yun raised a brow, a trace of killing intent surfacing on his face.

If Eastern Duke refused, this matter would not end easily.

Although he did not wish to draw the Heavenly Dao's attention, under these circumstances, Li Yun had no intention of letting the matter rest.

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Yun raised the Profound Yellow Axe in his hand. "Then let's continue."

In an instant, his aura surged, and the power around him ran rampant, waiting to strike.

At the same time, Dijiang and Zhurong were invigorated.

Without any hesitation, they too locked onto Eastern Duke.

Though they did not know this fellow's true identity, as a Half-Saint of the Dragon Clan, Eastern Duke was an existence who deserved ten thousand deaths.

After all, his existence represented an opportunity and hope for the Dragon Clan's rise. If he could not be dealt with, the Dragon Clan might even become an obstacle—or an enemy—to the Witch Clan in the future!

Thus, strangling him in the cradle now was necessary, and something that had to be