Dragon Clan's Old Grudges, Exploring the Polar Region

Cihang was still quite surprised after understanding Ao Qin's request.

Although the Four Extremity Saint Beasts are trapped in the Four Extremities, they cannot easily leave.

However, they are not truly reserved; they are aware of their surroundings.

The Four Dragon Kings may indeed be unable to enter the secret realm, but the Azure Dragon would certainly be able to sense their presence.

But Qinglong didn't give any response.

There may be secrets he is unaware of.

If the Azure Dragon were willing to protect the Dragon Clan, even if they couldn't leave the Eastern Extremity Secret Realm, the Dragon Clan wouldn't be in such a difficult situation.

It seems the Dragon Clan may not get their wish this time.

Fortunately, he was only sending a message and did not guarantee whether Qinglong would take action.

In the blink of an eye, Cihang had already entered the Eastern Extremity Sacred Hall.

"I had heard of your name before, but I had never had the chance to meet you."

Now that I see you, fellow Daoist, you are indeed extraordinary!

Qinglong was very polite and hospitable to Cihang.

The cultivators of the Primordial World knew very little about the Four Extremity Saint Beasts, but they were no strangers to the Primordial World itself.

Furthermore, the Four Extremity Saint Beasts are closely connected to each other.

The Azure Dragon first learned of Cihang because of the White Tiger Saint Venerable.

"It is an honor for Cihang to receive such praise from the Cihang!"

Although the Azure Dragon didn't quite feel like a sage to him, it was nearly the same.

With the blessing of its rank, the Azure Dragon is essentially a saint.

If the Azure Dragon is like this, the other three sacred beasts will be no different.

This Primordial World indeed still harbors many unknown powerful beings.

Although amazed by Qinglong's strength, Cihang did not forget the purpose of her trip.

"Cihang has come here on the orders of the Dragon Clan to deliver this item to the Holy Venerable."

Cihang took out the Jade Pendant and presented it directly to Qinglong.

"The Dragon Clan is truly becoming more and more pathetic!"

As he took the Jade Pendant, Qinglong's voice turned cold.

It wasn't that he hadn't seen the Four Dragon Kings, but rather that he didn't want to meet them.

Cihang thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

"Fellow Daoist, are you surprised by my attitude towards the Dragon Clan?"

The coldness emanating from Qinglong vanished in an instant, and he regained his gentle demeanor when facing Cihang.

"Cihang was indeed somewhat surprised."

"With the Holy Venerable's cultivation and strength, if he wanted to protect the Dragon Clan, while he couldn't restore Dragon Clan to their peak, he certainly wouldn't have gone to such lengths."

Although the Azure Dragon is not a saint, his merits and fortune are by no means inferior.

"Naturally, it's because the Dragon Clan isn't worth it."

I am in this predicament because of their coercion.

"How could you possibly expect me to protect the Dragon Clan now!"

Perhaps because he had been living in seclusion for so long, Qinglong suddenly found someone to confide in when facing Cihang.

Cihang then realized that the Azure Dragon Society's suppression of the Eastern Pole was not voluntary.

At the end of the primordial era, Fierce Beast Calamity erupted.

Although the powerful beings of the Primordial World drove away the ferocious beasts, the great battle also caused damage to the Primordial World, leading to instability in the four cardinal directions.

Heaven and earth spontaneously gave rise to the Four Extremity Saint Beasts, who, in the form of cultivators, guarded the four poles, regulated the chaotic spiritual energy, and stabilized the Primordial World land.

Although the Four Extremity Saint Beasts hold a prestigious position, they will forever lose their freedom.

This is a huge limitation for cultivators.

Naturally, no one wanted to become Four Extremity Saint Beasts.

For the sake of the Heaven and Earth Destiny, the Dragon Clan forced the Azure Dragon to become the sacred beast of the Eastern Pole.

Dragon Clan thus became the dominant species in ancient times.

Under such circumstances, the Azure Dragon naturally harbored deep resentment towards the Dragon Clan.

"So that's how it is. I never imagined there was such a hidden secret involved."

Since the Azure Dragon Saint Venerable is like this, then the other Saint Venerables must be in a similar situation, right?

Cihang couldn't help but think of the other sacred beasts.

The Vermilion Bird, the Black Tortoise White Tiger all originate from these three clans.

"If you were given the choice, would you be willing to give up your freedom?"

Qinglong did not answer directly, but everything was self-evident.

If it were her, Cihang would indeed be unwilling.

Active meditation and passive restriction are completely different.

"Of course I'm unwilling, but everything has two sides."

Although the Holy Venerable was trapped in the Eastern Pole, he escaped the great calamity and gained the power to awe all the heavens.

"The past is past, Your Majesty. To dwell on these things will do you no good!"

Cihang did not intend to exonerate the Dragon Clan; she was simply stating the facts.

There's no right or wrong in this matter; different perspectives lead to different choices.

Moreover, although Qinglong lost his freedom, compared to Ancestral Dragon, wasn't he also fortunate?

"Yes, the Ancestral Dragon has fallen, and the Candle Dragon is now in a state of neither life nor death."

There's no point in me dwelling on these things anymore!

Qinglong understood Cihang's meaning, but he still couldn't let go!

Cihang did not offer any further advice.

"Having been lonely for too long, it was a rare opportunity to meet a fellow Daoist, and I actually started talking about these old stories with you."

I hope you won't take offense, fellow Daoist!

Qinglong suddenly composed himself and said to Cihang with an apologetic expression.

"Why should I care? The fact that the Holy One is willing to tell Cihang these things shows the Holy One's trust and recognition of Cihang."

Cihang felt only joy.

Although I came here to deliver a message to the Dragon Clan, the greatest gain for Cihang from this trip is that I was able to meet the Holy Venerable!

Knowing that Qinglong was unwilling to say any more, Cihang took the opportunity to change the subject.

"If you have no urgent business, fellow Daoist, why not cultivate here for a while?"

After we've dealt with this matter, shall we discuss it further?

The Azure Dragon ultimately could not remain completely uninvolved.

He could ignore the decline of the Dragon Clan, but he could not watch Dragon Clan become completely subservient to others.

Because he is also Dragon Clan.

"Fellow Daoist, please go ahead with your business. I intend to explore the Easternmost region."

I hope you will grant my request, fellow Daoist!

Qinglong's request to stay was exactly what Cihang wanted.

The Azure Dragon has the responsibility of guarding the easternmost point.

This hidden realm is merely the true entrance to the polar regions.

Without his permission, it would be very difficult to enter the easternmost region.

"While the polar regions offer opportunities, they are also extremely dangerous and fraught with unpredictable changes."

If we really encounter danger, I'm afraid I won't be able to act in time.

Fellow Daoist, why don't you cultivate in this secret realm?

Qinglong's first reaction was to reject Cihang.

He wasn't surprised by the extreme location of the Cihang, assuming it was something the White Tiger had told him.

But the dangers of the polar regions are even greater than those of the Chaos Realm, and he didn't want Cihang to take the risk.

"I am aware of the dangers of the polar regions and will take care to protect myself; I will not force myself."

I hope you, fellow Daoist, will grant my request.

If Cihang wants to quickly improve her cultivation, this polar region might be the only place where she has a chance.

"Alright, but fellow Daoist, please don't be reckless."

Seeing Cihang's resolute expression, Qinglong still opened the entrance to the polar region.

"This Dragon Scale contains my aura. If you encounter danger, you can use it to return to the secret realm."

Azure Dragon took out a scale and handed it to Cihang.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. I will discuss the Dao with you again upon my return."

Cihang accepted the Dragon Scale and thanked the Azure Dragon.

With one step, one has entered the true polar region.

An even more surging and powerful spiritual energy rushed towards us.

Cihang's body radiated divine light, blocking out spiritual energy and producing a booming sound.

This spiritual energy is not as gentle as that of the Primordial World; instead, it carries an extremely strong aggressive nature.

This is a dark void, the only color being the various kinds of spiritual energy.