Ancestor Crimson Dragon had a violent temperament, fiery as flames.
Upon hearing this, he said in a deep voice, "Stop refusing. Candle Dragon still needs to guard the Dragon Clan's territory. Azure Dragon, this task falls to you!"
After a pause, Ancestor Crimson Dragon added, "Azure Dragon, if you prove the Dao and become a saint, our Dragon Clan will have a saint's protection as well."
Ancestor Azure Dragon let out a long sigh and said, "In that case, I shall follow Changsheng Heavenly Venerate."
Ancestor Azure Dragon agreed as well!
The three Dragon Clan ancestors had deferred to one another, all so that one of them could prove the Dao and become a saint.
Gu Changsheng smiled faintly and asked, "Have you discussed it?"
Ancestor Azure Dragon stepped forward and reported, "Changsheng Heavenly Venerate, I am willing to go to the underworld and assume the karmic rank of the Six Paths of Reincarnation."
"Good!"
Gu Changsheng smiled. "Azure Dragon, go to the underworld and prepare yourself."
Ancestor Azure Dragon hurriedly saluted. "I shall obey your decree!"
Immediately, Ancestor Azure Dragon transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the Azure Nether.
Gu Changsheng then looked toward Candle Dragon and Ancestor Crimson Dragon.
"Cultivate diligently. Proving the Dao and becoming saints is within reach."
"We shall obey your decree!"
Candle Dragon and Ancestor Crimson Dragon led the Dragon Clan followers in answering together.
Gu Changsheng nodded and departed from the Dragon Clan's sacred land.
Ancestor Crimson Dragon watched Gu Changsheng's departing figure, a trace of delight appearing on his face.
"Once Ancestor Azure Dragon proves the Dao, our Dragon Clan will have a saint's protection."
For the Dragon Clan, this was truly a joy beyond measure.
Ancestor Candle Dragon said excitedly with a smile, "I wonder when Azure Dragon